Douluo Continent: Reincarnated Dan Heng Drinks the Moon, Gu Yuena Pursues Him

Chapter 24: A Utter Failure

Dan Heng had just placed one book on the shelf and turned to get a second when a bright-eyed young woman looked at him with a smile. "You're Dan Heng? The hidden gem of this small town?"

The girl's voice was gentle and tender, and she was dressed in a flowing dress, making her look incredibly charming.

But a sly glint flashed in his big eyes.

Dan Heng was slightly taken aback. The so-called hidden gem of a small town was a nickname given to him by a blind date.

He didn't really like the nickname, but it was widely known in the small town.

Now even this young girl has come looking for this?

Dan Heng glanced at her, shook his head slightly, said nothing, picked up the second book, and continued his work.

"My name is Ning Rongrong, and I came here especially for you."

Ning Rongrong twirled a strand of her hair with her finger and said with a smile.

Seeing that Dan Heng's gaze was completely unmoved, she felt somewhat resentful.

She's so beautiful, yet she doesn't react at all... she must be faking it!

"..." Dan Heng said helplessly.

The tree may wish to be still, but the wind will not cease.

He could even sense from his intuition that Ning Rongrong was approaching him with the intention of causing trouble.

"I'm at work, please don't disturb me," Danheng said earnestly.

Generally, his admirers would quietly step aside when they heard him say such things.

Ning Rongrong clearly lacked this awareness; her mind was now completely focused on seducing Dan Heng so that she could suppress Zi Ji.

She picked up a book from the cart, flipped through it casually, and said with a grin, "I can help you. Let's tidy up together. I'll treat you to dinner after you finish work!"

Ning Rongrong casually placed the book she was holding on the bookshelf.

Dan Heng frowned slightly, took the book down again, and said seriously, "I don't need help, and I won't accept your invitation. Don't disturb my work. If you're bored, the library isn't for you."

After saying that, Danheng pushed the cart to the next bookshelf.

Ning Rongrong was left behind.

Ning Rongrong narrowed her eyes as she watched Dan Heng's retreating figure.

This was the first time she had been rejected so thoroughly.

As a little witch, her "self-esteem" would never allow anyone to ignore her like this!

"You won't let me pester you, but I'll insist! No man will hate me, you must be playing hard to get!" Ning Rongrong snorted, tossed her hair, and her eyes sparkled.

Her beauty was absolutely top-tier; she couldn't believe that a man who had lived in a small town for so long could resist the allure of her looks!

……

So Ning Rongrong followed Dan Heng around, tirelessly trying to strike up a conversation with him.

Perhaps because Dan Heng had received a gift from the city lord a few days ago, the curator and others were worried about Ning Rongrong's identity and dared not offend her. As a result, no one came to Dan Heng's rescue, and he was left to be "harassed" by Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong was like a little lark; the more Dan Heng ignored her, the more energetic she became.

In a coquettish tone, she whined to Danheng, "...Danheng, am I not pretty? You'll feel so proud if you go on a date with me, right? I'll tell you a secret..."

At that moment, a cold voice rang out behind Ning Rongrong.

"Little girl, why are you bothering my husband?"

Upon hearing the voice, Danheng turned around to look.

Ning Rongrong was also taken aback and turned to look at Gu Yuena who had suddenly appeared.

In an instant, she didn't even need to see Gu Yuena's entire face; just her eyes, her long, curled eyelashes, and her clear, bright gaze were enough for Ning Rongrong to recognize her.

Compared to the other person, her own face, which she was so proud of, was actually not that outstanding.

Gu Yuena walked past Ning Rongrong and naturally hugged Dan Heng's arm.

"Young lady, what do you want with my husband?"

Gu Yuena didn't even use an accusatory tone, but calmly looked at Ning Rongrong.

This already put immense pressure on Ning Rongrong, who was of the same sex.

"I...I..."

Looking at Gu Yuena's "smiling face," Ning Rongrong stammered, and for a moment, she felt a little inferior.

She...she was just seducing a married man?

He was so proud of his own looks, but now someone else's wife has come along, possessing an unparalleled beauty that could topple kingdoms.

All her previous remarks felt like boomerangs piercing her face.

Gu Yuena tilted her chin slightly, her snow-white neck exuding the elegance of a swan. She gently patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder and whispered in her ear:

"Seduce someone else's husband, that's not a good thing."

"If there's a next time, hehe..."

Gu Yuena was still smiling, but in Ning Rongrong's eyes, it sent chills down her spine.

"I...I..." Ning Rongrong took a few steps back, her face pale. She looked at Gu Yuena, stammered a few words, and then suddenly turned around and ran away in a disheveled state.

Gu Yuena chuckled softly, winked at Dan Heng, and teased, "Husband, you can't let yourself be blinded by other women. I'm no less attractive than any of them."

Danheng shook his head. "I don't like it this way."

Gu Yuena whispered, "Husband, you're always in the public eye, which is why you're attracting so many suitors. But if you were more ambitious, like becoming a city lord, no one would dare treat you like that."

Gu Yuena looked at Dan Heng expectantly; if her persuasion worked, all the better.

Dan Heng looked at Gu Yuena in surprise. What kind of idea did his cheap wife come up with?

He originally just wanted a peaceful life, but instead he ended up making things difficult for himself.

Isn't he putting the cart before the horse?

Dan Heng shook his head. "I still have work to do. You should go back first."

After withdrawing his arm, Danheng continued working.

Gu Yuena sighed softly. Her persuasion had failed. Looking at Dan Heng's back, she suddenly felt insecure. Could she change her husband's mind on her own?

Perhaps I am not that important to my husband.

But if she followed Di Tian's method, she couldn't bear to...

……

On the other side, Ning Rongrong was completely devastated, both physically and mentally, and her entire appearance turned ashen.

Little did he know that his smugness in front of Dan Heng was nothing more than the behavior of a clown.

She returned to the hotel where the Shrek members were, head down and looking dejected.

As it happened, all the Shrek members were having dinner on the first floor.

Seeing Ning Rongrong's dejected look, they immediately stood up.

"Rongrong, what happened?"

Xiao Wu hurriedly went to help Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong's nose stung with tears, and thinking of her embarrassing state, she burst into tears.

"Waaaaah..."

Upon seeing this, the Shrek members all gathered around.

Only Murasaki was still eating at the table, complaining, "It's not as good as that old lecher's cooking!"

Everyone asked Ning Rongrong what had happened, but Ning Rongrong just kept crying and refused to say anything.

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and said angrily, "I know! Rongrong must have been..."

Xiao Wu didn't continue speaking; she gave Tang San a look.

(End of this chapter)