My Arrogant Young Lady

Chapter Fifty-Eight Second Miss

I'm cured! I'm finally healthy again, like a normal person. Leng Yan confidently said he could cure me, and he actually did! My little lie couldn't fool the experts present. Each of them was a master of medicine, able to diagnose my condition through observation, listening, questioning, and palpation. They glanced at my rosy complexion, then at Zhang Xuan beside me. An old man thought for a moment, then smiled and said to Zhang Xuan, "Although his internal injuries have healed, he recently lost a lot of vital energy. I estimate it will take him eight to ten years to recover. Young lady, please take good care of our young master."

"What? He needs to rest for another ten or eight years to recover? Does that mean his illness is still not cured?" Zhang Xuan stared wide-eyed in surprise upon hearing the old man's words.

"He's somewhat cured, but not entirely. His body is healthy now, but he still needs someone to take care of him. Especially in winter, he needs someone to stay with him at night to keep him warm. Otherwise, if the cold air invades his newly repaired meridians, it could be troublesome." Another middle-aged man chuckled mischievously.

"..." Upon hearing the middle-aged man's words, Zhang Xuan's beautiful eyes widened again, looking somewhat bewildered.

I nestled softly in Zhang Xuan's arms, and I noticed the adults blushing and giving me meaningful glances. I realized that although some of these people were quite old, their mentality was just like that of young people. My uncle is a powerful figure in the underworld, and his friends aren't exactly good people either, but I like them!

As evening fell, all the guests my uncle had invited gradually left. After three days of companionship, everyone looked exhausted. I could walk again now. I truly enjoyed having Zhang Xuan with me. Stealing a glance at her pretty face, I wished she could stay with me like this forever.

Only Leng Yan, An Yao, the four hall masters of Wind, Fire, Thunder and Lightning, and Mount Everest remained at my uncle's house. Because they hadn't rested much while taking care of me, An Yao, Leng Yan, and the rest of the others all went to sleep. My uncle was also exhausted, but seemed to have something to do and was accompanied by a large group of people as he went out.

The sound of snoring could be heard constantly coming from the living room. Longpao had barely stepped into the living room when he fell asleep on the sofa, overcome with exhaustion.

“Your uncle’s house is so beautiful, and the decoration is so luxurious. I always thought my family was the richest, but now that I see your uncle’s house, I realize how terribly poor my family is,” Zhang Xuan said, helping me walk into the living room.

Actually, I no longer needed anyone's help, but it felt good to be supported by Zhang Xuan. So I pretended to be weak.

"Yeah, this is the first time I've found out that I have an uncle. My uncle's family is really rich, I'm so envious," I said, looking at the luxurious decorations in my uncle's house.

“It seems your uncle doesn’t have any children,” Zhang Xuan said after thinking for a moment.

"It seems he doesn't even have a wife." I also found it strange, thinking that my uncle, such a rich man, didn't even have a wife.

While secretly gossiping about our uncle, Zhang Xuan and I walked over to the huge fish tank in the living room. The tank was enormous, housing seven strangely shaped large fish. They resembled goldfish, but each had a huge bump on its head. As we approached, the fish immediately swam towards us. Their bumps pressed tightly against the tank wall, creating a dent in their heads. They stared at us with their large eyes, looking quite adorable.

Suddenly, Zhang Xuan's phone rang. Picking it up, I heard Zhang Xuan say to the other end, "Mom, I'll be back in a day or two. Someone can cure Wang Xi's illness, and I'm coming to accompany Wang Xi to get treatment."

"Why are you playing with that poor boy again? Come back right now! If you don't come back, I'll personally go and find you. Why do you always talk to him? I thought your bracelet was real, but it turns out it's a fake. Come back right now, and don't play with him anymore!" My aunt's voice was loud; I could hear it even standing next to Zhang Xuan.

I overheard my aunt's words, and Zhang Xuan angrily turned the phone volume down a bit. Then she said to the person on the other end of the line, "Mom, how can you be so materialistic? Wang Xi's family is very rich. We're at his uncle's house right now, and even a coffee table there is worth hundreds of thousands!"

"Heh, being poor is one thing, but you're even starting to brag. Stop helping Wang Xi lie to me, and don't bring Wang Xi home when you come back, or I'll kick you out too!" Even though Zhang Xuan turned the microphone volume down very low, her aunt's voice could still be faintly heard on the other end of the phone.

"So annoying!" Zhang Xuan got angry and hung up the phone immediately.

After Zhang Xuan hung up the phone, I found my materialistic aunt a bit amusing. I thought to myself, "I'll wait until I get back, then I'll bring An Yao to her house and give her a shock." My aunt probably doesn't know my own sister has come looking for me. She also doesn't know my family is so wealthy. If she knew the truth, her expression would be priceless.

Not wanting to embarrass Zhang Xuan, I thought for a moment and said to her, "Sis, is this coffee table really worth hundreds of thousands? Have you ever seen one before?"

“I don’t know either, I think I’m exaggerating. I’ve seen coffee tables like this in furniture markets before, they cost 130,000 yuan, and my mom looked at them for a long time but couldn’t bring herself to buy them,” Zhang Xuan said.

"That coffee table is carved from top-quality mahogany, worth 1.2 million." Suddenly, a cold voice came from behind us.

Hearing that cold voice, Zhang Xuan and I quickly turned around. We saw that the petite An Yao had come out at some point, her weariness completely gone and her spirits much higher.

Then, An Yao coldly looked at Zhang Xuan and curled her lip in disdain again, saying, "Also, the fish in that tank aren't the strange fish you're talking about, but rather Lucky Stars. Ordinary Lucky Stars only grow to 30 centimeters, but Emperor Zhao's Lucky Stars have already reached 50 centimeters. Lucky Stars are a type of Flowerhorn fish, which likes to be close to humans but is also fierce and prone to cannibalism. The fact that they can be kept in the same tank without fighting shows that these Lucky Stars possess a spirituality far exceeding that of their kind. These fish are rare treasures, and each one is worth at least 100,000."

"Please, don't yell and shout on the phone in front of these fish anymore. After all, you're of lowly status and don't have the right to scare these precious fish..."

"An Yao, what did you say?!" Upon hearing An Yao's words, Zhang Xuan's pretty face immediately turned red with anger.

"Sigh, you really have no manners... It seems that it will take several generations for a low-class nouveau riche like you to cultivate yourself..." An Yao curled her lip in disdain as she listened to Zhang Xuan's shout.

Seeing the two girls start mocking each other again as soon as they met, I felt utterly helpless, caught in the middle. One was a beautiful girl I'd liked for a long time, and the other was my adorable younger sister. No matter which side I sided with, I might hurt the other girl who was kind to me. And if it weren't for An Yao, we would have suffered a lot of humiliation right now. It was An Yao who saved us at the crucial moment.

An Yao seems to dislike Zhang Xuan. Whenever she sees Zhang Xuan, she abandons her usual cold demeanor and becomes sarcastic and sarcastic. She probably remembers how Zhang Xuan used to mock me. She can't stand it, so she can't help but try to attack Zhang Xuan every time she sees her. And then there's my fiancée. She's An Yao's best friend, someone she confides in, and An Yao hopes I'll be with her, giving us a strong bargaining chip in our future power grab.

An Yao's constant sarcasm had completely extinguished Zhang Xuan's once sharp tongue. Zhang Xuan was a very sarcastic girl, and she used to be able to make me almost cry with her witty remarks. But now, being relentlessly mocked by An Yao, Zhang Xuan was so angry that her eyes were filled with tears, and she was almost crying.

"You white-haired witch!" After thinking for a long time, Zhang Xuan finally managed to utter this sentence.

"Even cheap street vendors are resorting to personal attacks now, huh? It seems the daughters of nouveau riche families will never have much manners," An Yao said, scoffing.

"You little white-haired monster!" After holding it in for a long time, Zhang Xuan could only utter this sentence.

"Sigh..." An Yao sneered. She pouted and sighed softly.

Seeing Zhang Xuan's anxious and angry expression, I found it amusing. But she was being completely outmatched, so I thought for a moment and then whispered in her ear, "Sister, you need to be mindful of your image. The more anxious you are, the more smug my sister will become. Only if you stay calm and composed can you win against her."

Hearing my words, Zhang Xuan's embarrassed expression lessened considerably. She gradually regained her composure, raising her chin with her usual haughty demeanor, and said, "That's right, I'd better not argue with that wild girl from abroad. Foreign girls have no manners, and I can't be as rude as her."

Upon hearing Zhang Xuan's words, An Yao's expression immediately changed. She stamped her foot and glared at me reproachfully. "Brother, I was helping you get revenge, and you're siding with this outsider against me?"

"Huh? I... I saw she wasn't a match for you, so I couldn't resist teaching her a little. That way, it'll be fairer and more interesting for you two to fight." My face immediately turned red, and I looked very embarrassed.

"No, no, no, I don't need to fight with her. No matter what, Wang Xi is always on my side. Unlike some people, who do everything for their own benefit. Such women are too scheming. Even if she gets Wang Xi, what good will it do? She can only have his body but not his heart." Zhang Xuan gave An Yao a haughty glare.

"Nouveau riche, what did you say? You're saying my feelings for my brother are fake?" An Yao became agitated after hearing Zhang Xuan's words.

“Non-mainstream. Am I wrong?” Zhang Xuan retorted.

An Yao glared at Zhang Xuan, then looked at me again. Ignoring her, she quickly walked towards me and grabbed my arm. "Brother, don't let those nouveau riche take care of you anymore. After all, you were born into a prestigious family, and it's not good for you to be exposed to too much of the mundane."

“Wang Xi, stay away from these non-mainstream people. Spending too much time with them will change you. So what if they have a little money? What are they pretending for!” Zhang Xuan grabbed my other arm.

Just as the two girls were fiercely fighting, each grabbing one of my arms, Emperor Zhao was suddenly escorted home by a large group of people. Seeing that we were already awake, Emperor Zhao smiled and rubbed the jade ring on his left thumb, saying, "Did I miss some good show?"

"Uncle..." Upon seeing Emperor Zhao return, the two girls immediately stopped their tantrum.

"Wake everyone up. I've already prepared a banquet at the Crab Restaurant in the city. Xi'er's illness is cured; we should celebrate properly." With that, Emperor Zhao lit a thin cigarette.

We went to a restaurant in the city with Emperor Zhao and his entourage, where we had a very sumptuous dinner. During dinner, Emperor Zhao asked An Yao and Leng Yan, "When are you planning to leave? Why don't you stay a few more days?"

"I'm leaving tomorrow, otherwise I won't be able to deal with any experts I attract. I've already suffered a great loss of energy while trying to cure Xi'er's illness. I'll need at least three months to recover my original strength," Leng Yan said calmly.

“Yes, what we fear most is a large-scale operation by the Wang family’s enemies. After all, we are outnumbered, and even if we are martial arts masters, we are no match for hundreds of thugs wielding machetes,” An Yao said.

"Oh, what if I give you a few guns?" Emperor Zhao laughed disdainfully.

“No, we were already being watched when we entered the country. If they had firearms or similar weapons, we would have been surrounded by the police and deported immediately.” Di Huo frowned and looked out the window at a corner.

Hiding in a corner outside, a young man's eyes met Di Huo's, and he was startled. After a moment's thought, he immediately took out his phone to report, "Boss, those dangerous elements have spotted me. Damn it, they've now made contact with Zhao Huangdi, the top boss in the province. What do you think? Should we request backup immediately to capture them and send them back abroad?"

"What? Keep an eye on them? Fine, they haven't really done anything outrageous these past few days..." Hearing what the other person said, the young man helplessly lit a cigarette.

After thinking for a moment, he took out a small notebook and began writing something earnestly. However, he had only written half of it when he suddenly collapsed to the ground.

Behind him, several young men had appeared out of nowhere. One of them picked up the notebook, a wicked grin on his face, and handed it to a girl. "Second Miss, these guys aren't very careful."

"My sister is the smartest person in the world. How could she not know that she's being watched? She just doesn't want to lower herself to their level."

Smiling, she lightly traced the paper across her long, brightly colored nails. After gazing at it quietly for a moment with her beautiful eyes, she suddenly tossed the paper at the face of the unconscious young man…

Chapter Fifty-Nine: Fool

“Young Miss.” Holding his wine glass, Hurricane’s brows furrowed slightly. Then, he stood up, walked to the window, and looked outside. “Young Miss, I seem to smell a very familiar scent.”

"What's that scent?" An Yao put down her wine glass after hearing Hurricane's words.

Looking out the window, Hurricane seemed to be trying to see something. Then, he thought for a moment, took out a cigarette, and lit it. "It seems... they've arrived..."

“I think I can sense it too. This aura is somewhat similar to hers…” Tian Lei also stood up, his face solemn.

"You mean... people from your Wang family have arrived?" Seeing the hurricane and thunder looking as if they were facing a formidable enemy, Longpao touched his bald head and stood up.

"It seems so, but it's not certain yet. They are all very powerful," Hurricane said.

"Eat. If they come, I'll skin them alive." Emperor Zhao sneered, gently turning the jade thumb ring on his left hand.

The brief incident quickly passed, and the hotel room became lively again. Since recovering, I've noticed my mind is much clearer than before. My body feels stronger. I no longer cough like I used to. And, just like them, I've sensed a hint of danger outside. However, this premonition isn't quite accurate, so I haven't said anything.

Looking at Emperor Zhao, I felt quite reassured. I had heard he was the top boss in the provincial capital, and among the countless gangs, large and small, Emperor Zhao's gang was the largest. He was indeed a thug, and a member of the underworld. This city was his territory; with him around, it shouldn't be too dangerous.

The minor incident didn't spoil the atmosphere of the meal. The crabs here were delicious, and it was my first time eating crab. Peeling back the shell revealed plump, meaty roe. Around the roe were pieces of fatty fat. The fat melted in my mouth, rich but not greasy. Besides the roe, the white meat in the crab claws was also incredibly tasty. Crack open the claws and dip the white meat inside in the vinegar sauce. The flavor was simply unforgettable.

Since I've recovered, I even drank a small glass of wine. The wine was sweet and sour, and this was the first time I'd ever drunk alcohol in my life.

Starting today, I can practice martial arts like everyone else. Once I have the skills, I'll never again be bullied or looked down upon like before. Looking at the pretty Zhang Xuan and the aloof An Yao beside me, I secretly told myself, "Wang Xi, today is the first day of your new life. You must cherish it. Protect Zhang Xuan, and protect everyone who loves and cares for you."

After dinner, we returned to my uncle's villa, surrounded by a large group of people. My uncle's villa was huge. Excluding the basement, it had three floors, but surprisingly, it only had five bedrooms. Of these, my uncle and Longpao each had one, and Leng Yan had one. The remaining two bedrooms were simply not enough for me, Zhang Xuan, An Yao, and Feng Huo Lei Dian.

Because the house was a mess before, my uncle hadn't properly assigned us bedrooms. Everyone was just accompanying me to the doctor, and some people were so tired they just found a corner to rest in. Now that it was time to sleep properly, my uncle looked at the huge group of people in the house and felt a headache coming on. After thinking for a moment, my uncle frowned and said, "Wind, Fire, Thunder, Mount Everest, you guys should go stay in a hotel. Don't get in the way here."

"Okay, Uncle." After hearing their uncle's arrangement, none of them showed any displeasure.

"Third brother, make proper arrangements for them. See what they like and make sure they are well taken care of as hosts," Emperor Zhao said to one of his subordinates.

"OK!" A middle-aged man in a coat nodded with a wicked grin.

"Take him away," the uncle said, waving his hand in annoyance.

"Young Master, Young Miss, we'll come to see you tomorrow." After nodding slightly to us, the four hall masters and Mount Everest left.

After they and his uncle's men left, the house became much quieter. Looking at the few people left in the house, An Yao glanced at me, took my arm, and said, "Uncle, we're going back tomorrow. I'm going back to sleep with my brother."

"Yes." The uncle nodded gently.

With An Yao's help, we prepared to go upstairs. But just as we took two steps, my uncle suddenly called out to us, "An Yao, nephew, do you two know which room you're staying in?"

“My brother and I will stay in the room where I rest during the day,” An Yao said.

"What? You two are going to sleep in the same room? That won't do! Aren't you just causing trouble for your brother? You can't sleep in the same room with your brother, go sleep by yourself. Zhang Xuan, you go sleep in the same room as my nephew," the uncle said.

"Me!?" Upon hearing her uncle's words, Zhang Xuan's eyes widened immediately.

"You're dating, what's there to be embarrassed about? Anyao, come here quickly, don't bother your brother." With that, her uncle walked over and pulled Anyao back.

"Uncle... I... I'm used to sleeping in the same room as my brother." Pulled back by her uncle, An Yao blinked her beautiful eyes, looking particularly adorable.

“Uncle, how can I sleep in the same room as Wang Xi? This is so embarrassing…” Seeing An Yao protest, Zhang Xuan also protested.

"Then you two can sleep in one room!" Uncle said impatiently again.

After hearing their uncle's words, An Yao and Zhang Xuan exchanged a glance. The moment they looked at each other, their eyes immediately flashed with hostility. "No!"

“If you don’t want to, then listen to my arrangements. An Yao will sleep by herself, and Zhang Xuan and my nephew will share a room,” the uncle said.

Seeing Zhang Xuan's unhappy yet helpless expression, I couldn't help but feel excited. Looking at my uncle, I saw him winking at me mischievously.

At that moment, I felt a mix of nervousness and excitement. I thought to myself, "My uncle is so wicked, but he's really my uncle! It's so good to have an uncle like him!"

The rooms were assigned like this: An Yao and her uncle slept in the two downstairs bedrooms. Long Pao, Leng Yan, Zhang Xuan, and I slept in the three upstairs bedrooms. Since we had all showered in the afternoon, we didn't need to shower that night. Also, there was a bathroom in Zhang Xuan's and my room, so Zhang Xuan could wash up in her bedroom if she wanted.

Even though we were only spending the night together, my face still turned red after Zhang Xuan and I entered the bedroom and closed the door. I felt my heart beating very fast. I saw her take a deep breath nervously as well.

Zhang Xuan wasn't as pretty as An Yao, nor did she have as much of an air about her. But in our school, Zhang Xuan was still considered a campus beauty. She had a pointed face, delicate and slender eyebrows, a refined nose, and tender lips. Especially her figure, which was definitely better than An Yao's. Her long legs were incredibly alluring; I used to drool over them a lot.

Now, our relationship has become more complicated. Like family, but we're not. Like lovers, but we're missing something. It's ambiguous; I always feel my heart race when I'm with her. Sometimes I have the urge to kiss her, but I'm a little afraid. After spending a long time quietly with Zhang Xuan thinking, I finally realized that she's not my official girlfriend yet.

My uncle's house is very big, and each bedroom is also very large. Not only can a large bed fit in each bedroom, but there's also room for a sofa and a computer desk. Sitting on the spacious bed with Zhang Xuan, we were both so nervous that we didn't speak for a long time. Seeing her looking down with a pitiful expression, quietly playing with her slender, snow-white fingers, I couldn't help but feel a tickle in my heart.

I couldn't help but recall the scene from the night of her birthday, and I couldn't help but want to relive that night. What happened that night was a misunderstanding, yet it left me wanting more. After that incident, I missed Zhang Xuan even more. And now, Zhang Xuan and I are closer, and she's become incredibly accommodating to me. Our relationship is becoming increasingly ambiguous; I doubt she'd refuse to do what I did to her that night.