Douluo Continent: The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? A Soul Beast Pagoda!

Chapter 28 Bibi Dong: I can't take it anymore!

"That's why I said my cooking skills aren't good." Jiang Bai scratched his head.

Qian Renxue carefully put the two hand puppets into her storage soul tool, as if she were collecting some rare treasure.

Then she raised her head, her purple eyes swirling with complex emotions—joy, emotion, shyness, and a certain unwavering determination.

She stepped forward and hugged Jiang Bai.

The hug came suddenly, and Jiang Bai's body stiffened for a moment before relaxing.

He could feel Qian Renxue's arms wrapped around his waist, smell the faint fragrance of her hair, and feel her slightly quickened heartbeat seeping through her clothes.

"Thank you, Jiang Bai." She buried her face in his shoulder, her voice muffled. "I really like it—"

Before she finished speaking, she suddenly raised her head, blushed, closed her eyes, and gently kissed his lips.

The kiss was light, carrying the shyness and trembling unique to a young girl.

But in that instant, Jiang Bai's mind went blank.

By the time he realized it, his hand had already uncontrollably reached for Qian Renxue's waist.

Slender and soft, its warmth could be felt even through the fabric.

And the other hand—couldn't help but traverse her back upwards.

Qian Renxue's body trembled violently, her beautiful eyes widened instantly, and her long eyelashes fluttered.

Her face was flushed red, and she stood frozen in place, but instead of pushing him away, she slowly closed her eyes, letting the unexpected contact continue.

Time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Meanwhile, in a shadowy place.

The crystal cup in Bibi Dong's hand had already developed fine cracks from being squeezed.

Her nails dug deep into her palms, and she didn't even notice the blood seeping out.

Every detail of what just happened was clearly seen by her.

"Oh----"

She suddenly chuckled softly, her laughter hoarse and broken.

Many years ago, there was also such a night.

It was also in Yelin City that she looked at Yu Xiaogang and smiled so happily, as if she had grasped all the happiness in the world.

and then?

Then Chihiro appeared.

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Then Yu Xiaogang cowardly left.

And then the nightmare began.

But now, this daughter she has always hated and tried to ignore is enjoying the sweetness that should belong to her.

The way the boy looked at Qian Renxue was so focused and so gentle, just like—just like how Yu Xiaogang used to look at her.

On what grounds?

Why should she struggle with endless resentment and pain, while Qian Renxue can have such pure feelings?

Why is it that her love was crushed to pieces, while this little bitch can embrace someone in the dim light?

"Xiao Gang—" she murmured the name unconsciously, her eyes dry and aching.

If those things hadn't happened back then, if Yu Xiaogang hadn't left, if—if they had children, they would be this old by now, right?

Perhaps on some night of a lantern festival, they will release lanterns together, recite poems together, and share sweet pastries in a teahouse.

Instead of hiding in the shadows, watching others' happiness while dwelling on her own pain, as she does now.

Bibi Dong's gaze was fixed on the two people on the teahouse terrace.

Qian Renxue was eating osmanthus cake in small bites, occasionally glancing up at Jiang Bai before quickly lowering her head again, her ears still red.

Jiang Bai was saying something that made her chuckle.

That smile stung Bibi Dong's eyes.

She remembered that Qian Renxue had smiled at her like that when she was a child.

At that time, the child was still young and would always stumble towards her, reaching out his little hands for a hug.

But each time, she would coldly push her away, turn around and leave, leaving that small figure standing there, not understanding why her mother didn't like her.

When did Qian Renxue stop smiling at her?

never mind----

Not important anymore.

It doesn't matter anymore.

The important thing is that, looking at Qian Renxue's smile now, she only felt incredibly irritated and—jealous.

Yes, jealousy.

She envied Qian Renxue for possessing such pure emotions, envied her for being able to accept others' love without any burden.

Bibi Dong, on the other hand, could only sink deeper and deeper into darkness, even her memories becoming poisonous.

The sharp shards of the water glass cut his palm, and blood dripped from between his fingers, blooming into dark red flowers on the dark floor.

Bibi Dong seemed oblivious to the pain, staring intently at the teahouse across the street, her eyes swirling with almost insane resentment and murderous intent.

That boy named Jiang Bai—must die!

It wasn't just because he might affect Qian Renxue's future, it wasn't just because Qian Daoliu tacitly approved of him, it wasn't just because he had contradicted Hu Liena.

It was because he made Qian Renxue laugh.

It was because he gave Qian Renxue a warmth she had never given before.

Rather, it was because—the way he looked at Qian Renxue reminded her of a past she could never return to.

You'll regret it.

She spoke softly to the air, her voice as cold as the ice of the far north.

She took one last look at the couple on the teahouse terrace, then turned and disappeared into the shadows.

In the teahouse, Jiang Bai suddenly shivered.

"What's wrong?" Qian Renxue asked with concern. "Are you cold?"

"It's nothing." Jiang Bai shook his head and subconsciously looked out the window at the building across the street.

There was only deep darkness there, and no one was behind the window.

But he still felt as if an extremely cold gaze had fallen upon him just now.

Is it just my imagination?

"It's getting late." Qian Renxue glanced at the sky. "We should head back."

The two paid their bill, went downstairs, and rejoined the crowds in the market.

On the way back, Qian Renxue naturally took Jiang Bai's hand again.

They took a horse-drawn carriage back to the academy.

The two then walked hand in hand into the college.

At the crossroads in the dormitory area, Qian Renxue stopped and turned to face Jiang Bai.

"Today—I'm very happy."

She spoke softly, her purple eyes appearing exceptionally clear in the moonlight.

"Me too," Jiang Bai smiled.

Qian Renxue bit her lip, then stepped forward and hugged Jiang Bai again.

"Jiang Bai," she whispered, burying her face in the crook of his neck, "we'll be together forever, right?"

Jiang Bai's heart skipped a beat. He hugged her back and said solemnly, "I will!"

Qian Renxue released her hand and smiled shyly.

"That's good. Goodnight, Jiang Bai."

Goodnight, Sister Xue'er.

Qian Renxue turned and walked back to the villa.

Jiang Bai stood there, watching her figure disappear into the depths of the building, before slowly exhaling.

He turned and walked toward his dormitory, but his steps involuntarily became lighter.

Tonight felt like a beautiful, unreal dream.

Late at night.

Jiang Bai had just returned to his dormitory to rest when he suddenly heard a cold voice transmission in his ear.

"Jiang Bai! Come to the back mountain!"

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