When she lived with her mother as a child, every night her mother would hold her on the sofa by the large floor-to-ceiling window, telling her stories of her youth and expressing her love for her little treasure Lan’er.
After leaving her mother, she entered a devil’s training camp to seek revenge. During the day, she underwent harsh and brutal training. At night, unable to sleep, she would continue training until reaching her limits, only then finding a moment of rest for her body and mind.
Effort and reward were always proportional. Her extraordinary dedication made her the most formidable among her sisters and the youngest to become the big sister of the ghost-like group.
The alarm clock by the bed ticked away, while the beautiful woman on the bed had long since fallen into a deep sleep, a faint smile on her lips.
Lei Tianyi glanced at the time; Li Yu should be sending the information soon. His slightly narrowed eyes were now capable of making any woman infatuated.
Lei Tianyi looked at the door connecting to Leng Youlan’s room, unconsciously lifting the corner of his mouth. His girl should be fast asleep. He got out of bed and entered the bathroom.
Leng Youlan waited until the clock struck one.
She quietly got up from the bed. Around midnight, she heard Lei Tianyi moving about. Calculating that he had been working for about an hour, this was the best time for her to leave.
She packed a simple bag, using only a small package. She had very few personal belongings and would not take any of the items Lei Tianyi had bought for her.
Opening the door, she followed the route she had planned during her earlier house tour and quickly left the villa.
Xiu, who had just returned from Li Yu, saw a figure sneaking out of the villa. A teasing smile played on his lips as he quickly walked up.
“Who are you?” A chilling voice cut through the silent night.
Leng Youlan was momentarily stunned, immediately feeling a sharp palm wind attacking from behind. She quickly dodged to the side, secretly glad about her quick and agile reaction.
Seeing her easily evade his attack, Xiu realized he was no match for her. His usually gentle face turned serious and cold. He desperately used his best skills, hoping to stall her until someone from the villa could come to his aid.
Her beautiful, bright eyes flashed a hint of panic. She didn’t want to alert anyone. While dodging his attacks, she looked for a chance to escape.
Suddenly, a flash of light in her eyes: “Ah! It’s you, stop! I’m not an assassin!”
Xiu, who had been puzzled by her only dodging and not fighting back, immediately stopped his attack. His bright eyes fixed intently on her approaching face.
Miss Leng, what urgent matter brings you out so late?”
“Can’t sleep, just taking a walk!” Her cold voice betrayed no hint of guilt. If not for the darkness, Xiu might have noticed a slight nervousness on her beautiful face.
“Oh?” Glancing at her LV bag, a teasing smile appeared. “Taking a walk late at night with a bag, planning to buy something on the way?”
Leng Youlan couldn’t help but look exasperated. She glared at the teasing smile.
“Just a habit,” her voice even colder.
“I’m leaving.”
“Oh,” he suddenly remembered his promise to his love. “Hey, Miss Leng, it’s not safe outside. Let me accompany you?”
“I don’t want to have to protect you.”
Ugh? “Ew, ew, ew~~~~” A group of crows flew by—
Watching her turning back, his face flushed. He ran in the opposite direction at the fastest speed of his life.
“Ouch!” Looking at the figure that knocked him down, he patted the dirt off himself and shouted, “Are you rushing to die? So rude! You must be jealous because you saw how handsome I am!”
Slowly turning, he walked back towards the villa. Driven by intense curiosity, he quickly turned and ran—
“How long has it been since I was this mischievous? Seems like I was only playful in front of that gentle person.”
It’s been two years since I last saw him, hasn’t it? Haven’t seen him since leaving the devil’s training camp. Oh, I miss him a bit!” A beautiful smile spread across her face.
Laughing about her mischievous act of fooling Lei Tianyi and reminiscing about beautiful memories, Leng Youlan had no idea that disaster was just around the corner.
Her smile dazed Lei Tianyi’s mind. That sweet smile was like winter sunshine, warming his cold world. But when he thought about the fact that this smile was blooming because of another man, a raging fire ignited in his heart.
“Where are you going, my girl?” The cold made Leng Youlan’s smile instantly freeze. “N-nothing, just w-wandering around, hehe.” She wanted to slap herself, wondering why she was afraid of him.
Seeing her fear, Lei Tianyi slightly furrowed his brow. He didn’t want her to be afraid of him. “Oh? Haven’t you walked enough? Let’s go back.” He grabbed her arm and pulled her towards the villa.
Leng Youlan tilted backward, trying to shake off his grip. “Let go! I haven’t walked enough. You can go back by yourself.”
Lei Tianyi continued to hold onto her. He didn’t want to speak, afraid he couldn’t control his anger. How could she want to leave him after he had been so good to her? He wanted to see what color her heart was. In this world, perhaps only she, this reckless girl, dared to ignore his authority.
Under the yellowish light, two slender and beautiful figures stared at each other for a long time.
“I”
“I” As if the silence lasted a century, unable to be endured by the man and woman facing each other, they spoke simultaneously.
“You go first”
“You go first” Again, they spoke in unison, and quick embarrassment reddened their equally outstanding faces.
Leng Youlan blinked her lively big eyes. Looking at her beautiful face, the raging fire in his heart was miraculously extinguished, replaced by a faint cold air.
Lei Tianyi knew she was hinting, “What did you just say to Xiu?” Remembering Xiu’s flushed face and her sweet smile, the just-extinguished anger reignited.
“I’m asking what you and Xiu just talked about. I don’t want to repeat it a third time.”
“Xiu reported to you? How despicable! Sneaky guy! If he lacks ability, why tell on others…”
Unable to tolerate her rambling, “No report” “Just talking about him, what? No report?” Lei Tianyi nodded slightly at her shocked face.
“Oh, he’s not bad then. Seems he understands I was doing this for everyone’s good…”
Lei Tianyi hated her praising others and quickly retorted, “He just didn’t have time.”
Even if I had time, I wouldn’t tell anyone! That’s my shame. If people knew the mighty Dark Emperor’s personal bodyguard Yuan Xiuxi couldn’t beat a little girl, where would my face be?)
“How do you know I talked to Xiu?” “Monitors”
Had he been watching her supposedly perfect escape plan in the monitors all along? So he knew everything she did? Oh no! Stupid Leng Youlan, knowing there were monitors, yet making such a low-level mistake. Where was her usual cleverness?
“Oh, good. I’ll tell you first, so he doesn’t falsely accuse me. Actually… do you think I was wrong?” Her lively big eyes blinked, looking at Lei Tianyi.
“Heh” Lei Tianyi found himself somewhat sympathetic to the “needing protection” Xiu. “You’re not wrong. In this world of survival of the fittest, the weak should be oppressed by the strong.” A cruel light flashed in his eyes.
The theory of weak versus strong reminded Leng Youlan of what they truly needed to discuss.
“So—do you think I’m weak?” She lowered her head, eyes fixed on her toes, not wanting him to see the sadness on her face.
After brief consideration, he said, “Sort of! The first time I saw you, you were lifeless, wearing white, making me think I’d seen a fairy who had fallen to earth, weak and helpless…”
