Seeing Jiang Qingru's playful demeanor, Li Chuan chuckled, "I thought since we're so familiar with each other, I could speak more naturally. Actually, when chatting with unfamiliar girls, I'm still very shy. Do you remember the first time I saw you? Back then, I thought you were a fairy from the heavens!"
"But look at you now, even a fairy is filled with the scent of earthly life, eating street food with me. Without that fairy aura, you've become more approachable, and I can joke around."
Jiang Qingru couldn't help but burst into laughter. She had heard many compliments, but Li Chuan's was the most pleasant to her ears.
However, upon hearing the latter part, Jiang Qingru pretended to be angry, "So, after getting familiar with me, you think I'm just so-so and not worth cherishing, huh? As expected, for you guys, is it that what you can't get is the best!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Jiang Qingru blushed, wondering what exactly "what you can't get is the best" meant. Had she been "gotten" by him?
This kind of talk is indeed easy to misunderstand.
She immediately explained, "What I mean is, you guys, given a feather, want to treat it as a command arrow, so I better keep my cool!"
Li Chuan was amused and helpless: "What I meant was, the current you is more captivating!"
"So, are you captivated?"
Jiang Qingru rested her chin on her hands, her eyes curving like crescent moons as she looked at Li Chuan with a smile.
Being looked at like this, even someone as thick-skinned as Li Chuan felt a bit shy. Jiang Qingru's direct question left him unsure how to answer.
Because, in front of this exceptional woman, it was a feeling he had never experienced before, and there were too many concerns in his heart.
After meeting Donkey Taoist and the third senior sister, Li Chuan realized he was still too weak.
Perhaps it's like enjoying gourmet food; even if you indulge in delicacies, occasionally having street food is fine, but you can't live on street food forever.
"I... um..."
Li Chuan suddenly felt a bit nervous.
Jiang Qingru shifted her gaze and smiled slightly: "Look how nervous you are, I was just joking."
Jiang Qingru's eyes flashed with a trace of loneliness. There was no choice; her life path was already set, leaving her no room to choose, even if she encountered her true love, she had to let go.
"When are you going to Yun Valley? I plan to leave tomorrow," Li Chuan changed the subject, "Shall we go together?"
Jiang Qingru was about to answer when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at it: "Sorry, I need to take this call."
She picked up her phone and walked outside.
When she returned after the call, she was still smiling, but Li Chuan could tell it was a reluctant smile, and her eyes carried a hint of sadness.
"What happened?"
Li Chuan asked.
Jiang Qingru shook her head, "Nothing, just a call from home."
Li Chuan: "Then shall we head to Yun Valley together tomorrow?"
Jiang Qingru: "I have to go home."
Li Chuan was stunned, "Weren't you coming to go to Yun Valley? Why the sudden change to go home?"
He felt a bit disappointed.
"Don't worry, it's not like a farewell of life and death, there will be chances to meet again."
Despite her words, Jiang Qingru's smile was forced, knowing well that meeting again was still a distant possibility.
...
Hospital.
Four people got out of a Mercedes G-Class.
Two men and two women.
They were from the Wang Family in the provincial capital.
Disciples under Wang Xianzhi, Wang Sheng's father.
All of them were martial arts geniuses with exceptional talents, cultivated by Wang Xianzhi from a young age, now masters at a grandmaster level.
The young man walking at the front was about thirty, about six feet three inches tall, exuding a murderous aura like an unsheathed sword, sharp and imposing.
This was Wang Xianzhi's eldest disciple and adopted son, named Wang Banque.
Wang Banque possessed outstanding martial arts talent, having already received Wang Xianzhi's true teachings, and among the young generation in the Jianghu of the provincial capital, he was unmatched. It's predicted that in 15 years, he could take over Wang Xianzhi's mantle.
Becoming the youngest grandmaster in history.
His status and strength were unparalleled among young people.
However, this time, Wang Banque's face was not as proud as before but carried a heavy expression.
Seeing Wang Banque, Wang Sheng's eyes lit up, eagerly saying, "Eldest brother, you're finally here. You must avenge me this time; I want to kill that bastard!"
Wang Banque glanced at Wang Sheng's injuries, besides a concussion, his nose was broken, other issues were minor.
Wang Banque then turned around and slapped Ding Quan and Liu Zhen Sheng hard.
The two were hit, coughing up blood, but dared not say anything.
"Eldest brother, when will you help me get revenge?" Wang Sheng asked, full of anticipation.
"This matter requires careful planning," Wang Banque hesitated and said coldly.
"Why?" Wang Sheng was puzzled, with Wang Banque's strength, why would dealing with Li Chuan require careful planning?
"That guy is not simple; he's the Sect Leader of the Seven Kills Sect and has ties with Donkey Taoist of the 749 Bureau. We can't act rashly." Wang Banque's expression was grim, "If we secretly deal with this and the 749 Bureau finds out, we'll be punished for sure. Father's opinion is that you should focus on recovering first. We'll get our rightful revenge during the 749 Bureau's Sect Competition."
Wang Sheng was taken aback, showing an incredulous expression: "That guy is the new Sect Leader of Seven Kills Sect? I've heard they have a newcomer, but never expected..."
Wang Banque: "Also, father instructs you to keep your distance from the Jiang Family's young lady, or someone might get upset!"
Wang Sheng was startled, awkwardly laughing: "I didn't really do anything..."
Wang Banque nodded: "It's good to have done nothing, some people are not for us to covet."
"Understood..."
Wang Sheng was disappointed, initially hoping for immediate revenge, but a twist of fate had changed things...
...
After finishing the midnight snack, since Jiang Qingru was leaving, both their moods were somewhat downcast.
After leaving the farmhouse restaurant, they walked casually along the street, and Jiang Qingru looked somewhat forlorn.
Li Chuan suddenly said, "Qingru, let me take you to a nice place."
"Where?"
Jiang Qingru asked, full of curiosity.
"Just follow me."
Li Chuan took Jiang Qingru's hand and led her forward.
When Li Chuan pursued other girls, he was quite proactive, but with Jiang Qingru, he was very cautious.
This was his first time holding Jiang Qingru's small hand, feeling its softness and warmth, very comfortable.
On the surface, Li Chuan appeared calm, but his heart was racing.
This is what falling in love feels like!