Chapter 1674 - 1618: Chu Xianling Admits It

Capítulo 1674: Chapter 1618: Chu Xianling Admits It

Zhao Ruonan and Yang Yushi were equally stunned. In the eyes of others, Chu Xianling was a fairy untouched by the mundane world, and even in their own eyes, she was the same.

So Chu Xianling’s behavior truly shocked the two of them.

Though Yang Yushi joked around with Chu Xianling, she knew well enough that even if Chu Xianling were close to Song Xiaodong, the possibility of a romantic relationship between them was far-fetched.

Zhao Ruonan didn’t even need to be mentioned; she was quite furious at this point, saying, “Xianling, are you crazy? This guy has so many women. How could such a playboy be suitable for you?”

Chu Xianling maintained her elegant and composed smile, saying, “So what? I like him, that’s just how it is.”

Zhao Ruonan gritted her teeth and said, “You must have been drugged by this guy! Song Xiaodong, spill it! Is that the case?”

Song Xiaodong grimaced. He was in a state of confusion; this situation was completely beyond his control, and he didn’t know how to handle it.

It seemed like the best approach would be to deny Chu Xianling’s feelings and directly reject her, so there wouldn’t be any issues with Zhao Ruonan and Yang Yushi.

However, in Chu Xianling’s glance, Song Xiaodong suddenly read a different meaning. Over the past couple of days, they had unknowingly developed a sort of tacit understanding.

Then, he roughly understood why Chu Xianling said what she did.

In that earlier situation, had Chu Xianling claimed they had nothing going on, Zhao Ruonan would definitely peg Song Xiaodong as a huge lecher and wouldn’t let it go, especially since the interaction between Song Xiaodong and Chu Xianling was so blatant.

By saying this, Chu Xianling completely explained their previous situation. As lovers, being close wasn’t inappropriate.

This was entirely Chu Xianling’s way of defending Song Xiaodong and maintaining her dignity.

Yang Yushi’s lip twitched, saying, “Xianling, you really act fast. I thought even if you wanted to be with Xiaodong, it wouldn’t happen until at least a year later.”

Chu Xianling smiled slightly, saying, “You’re right. Under normal circumstances, it might take not just a year, but even a lifetime, and we’d remain very good friends without ever crossing that line.”

“Then what brought this about?” Yang Yushi asked curiously, “Even though Xiaodong has seen all of me, nothing has progressed between us.”

Zhao Ruonan went speechless and said, “Yang Yushi, even after Chu Xianling became like this, can’t you have some decency?”

Yang Yushi chuckled lightly and said, “My decency was completely seen through by someone.”

Zhao Ruonan looked at the two with an expression of helpless frustration.

Indeed! Zhao Ruonan’s impression of Song Xiaodong had changed somewhat, especially after he saved her, displaying the demeanor of a commanding general, making her realize that Song Xiaodong was special, with remarkable abilities.

But acknowledging Song Xiaodong’s talents didn’t mean she approved of his character, especially concerning romantic matters, which Zhao Ruonan deeply detested about Song Xiaodong.

Seeing her childhood friend Chu Xianling become enamored made her truly angry.

And seeing Yang Yushi’s attitude only made her more displeased.

“Song Xiaodong!” Zhao Ruonan glared at Song Xiaodong, gritting her teeth and asked, “Do you have anything to say?”

By now, Song Xiaodong had physically recovered and could finally stand before the three, speaking earnestly, “Ruonan, I know you sincerely care for Xianling, but I can assure you here, and Xianling too, that once I, Song Xiaodong, commit, I will take responsibility and treat her well.”

“Hmph, who would believe a man’s words?” Zhao Ruonan sneered dismissively, “Especially your nonsense.”

Song Xiaodong smiled and said, “Time tests the truth of everything. You can watch slowly. If there’s ever a moment where I wrong Chu Xianling, feel free to come to me.”

Zhao Ruonan snorted, saying, “You’ve so many women and still come after Xianling; that’s the rightful way to wrong her. If you truly cared for Xianling, you should send all those women away.”

Song Xiaodong frowned slightly and said, “Ruonan, those around me are family. No matter what happens, I will never abandon or leave them; protecting them is a lifelong duty, which I absolutely cannot forsake.”

“So you don’t want to be with Xianling?” Zhao Ruonan stared at Song Xiaodong.

Song Xiaodong slowly said, “Things between Xianling and me, she clearly understands my family situation. Moreover, I don’t want anyone in my family using this method to threaten me. Xianling wouldn’t, nor would the other women in my family. If someone did, I’d have to give up, even for a heavenly fairy, they couldn’t replace them.”

At this point, Chu Xianling came over and linked arms with Song Xiaodong, smiling slightly and said, “It’s because Xiaodong can love everyone around him, not just for novelty and abandon the old, that I like him.”

Zhao Ruonan’s lip twitched, seeming to want to say something, but in the end, she only gave Song Xiaodong a hard glare and said nothing.