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Chapter 27: Not to Be Provoked
Xiao Yun noticed that the woman was also looking at him, and he was momentarily stunned. Just as he was about to approach her, she shook her head alone, as if sighing, then got into her car and drove away.
What’s wrong with me? Xiao Yun stood there, forcing a bitter smile. For some reason, the woman's familiar face kept flashing in his mind, stirring up ripples of emotion within him, accompanied by an inexplicable pang of sadness.
He longed for a mother, like others had, to experience the warmth of maternal love that he saw in others but never had himself... Thinking about this caused another ache in his heart; his nose tingled, and tears streamed down his face.
He reached into his collar and pulled out a butterfly-shaped jade pendant, carefully stroking it with both hands. This was a gift from his father before he passed away. Only this pendant allowed him to feel a thread of familial affection that transcended life and death.
Looking at the pendant, his eyes involuntarily narrowed, and a ripple of a smile appeared at the corners of his mouth.
Xiao Yun thought about how that woman had clutched her bag tightly to protect the gift she bought for her son, refusing to let go even in the face of the vicious thug. He felt deeply moved. Unfortunately, there were still some beasts in this world who would insult such a woman!
At that moment, Scarface had just regained consciousness, mumbling as he struggled to get up from the ground. Seeing this, Xiao Yun walked over without hesitation and delivered another kick.
Scarface immediately spat out a large mouthful of blood and fainted again without making a sound.
Faced with such inhumane scum, Xiao Yun wouldn’t mind kicking him to death.
However, he refrained from doing so; with just this one kick, Xiao Yun thought it would be enough for this guy to lie in bed for five or six years.
The few men nearby were dumbfounded and terrified. Some sat, some lay down, and some assumed a position like a frog on its back. They were all frozen like statues, not daring to move or make a sound for fear that he would come over and kick them too.
Pfft!
Xiao Yun couldn’t be bothered to kick those people anymore; he simply spat on them and turned around to leave leisurely.
Back at the Fragrant Flower Shop, night had fallen. Xiao Yun washed up and went to bed but tossed and turned without being able to sleep.
Before dawn broke, Xiao Yun got up. Taking advantage of the time, he sat cross-legged on his bed and reviewed the cultivation exercises from last night.
Around eight o'clock, Duan Qingxue arrived at the flower shop, holding two lunch boxes in her hands, clearly bringing breakfast.
During dinner, Duan Qingxue noticed that Xiao Yun's eyes were red and swollen, and she was taken aback. She asked, "What's wrong? Did you not sleep again last night?"
"Oh, it's nothing," Xiao Yun replied awkwardly with a smile.
Duan Qingxue felt quite troubled; it seemed this man was hiding many thoughts. What could have caused him such sorrow that he couldn't sleep all night?
She genuinely felt a pang of sympathy for him.
"How about this," Duan Qingxue hesitated and said, "Why don't you just stay in the room behind the flower shop and rest for the day?"
Xiao Yun smiled and said, "Sister Qingxue, I still want to go out for a stroll. I've always been someone who can't sit still!"
She didn't press him further.
After the meal, Xiao Yun walked out of the flower shop with both hands empty. Duan Qingxue was startled; he usually carried his belongings with him, but today he seemed to have left his hands empty.
Little did she know, all his things were stored in the Storage Ring on his left hand.
As soon as Xiao Yun stepped out of the flower shop, he collided with a woman. He instinctively took a step back and saw that the woman was around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, tall and curvy, especially her ample bosom that stood out like mountains, captivating anyone's attention. She had delicate features, skin as white as snow, eyebrows like ink, and eyes like stars—she was naturally beautiful.
For some reason, Xiao Yun sensed a faint hint of hostility from her.
When their eyes met, the woman shot him a fierce glance, her gaze briefly flashing with malice. Xiao Yun's heart tightened; who was she? She didn't seem like someone who came to buy flowers.
"Sorry!" Xiao Yun stopped and politely apologized.
The woman's expression remained calm as she replied, "It's fine!"
Saying this, she brushed past him and approached Duan Qingxue with a bright smile. "Qingxue, it's been a long time since I last saw you!"
Upon seeing the woman, Duan Qingxue was initially taken aback but then broke into a smile. "Oh my goodness! What brings Sister An to our little shop?"
It turned out they were acquaintances!
Seeing the arrival of this woman did not harm Duan Qingxue, Xiao Yun touched his face and secretly breathed a sigh of relief as he walked towards the park.
However, he had a premonition in his heart that this woman, although beautiful on the outside, was an abnormal beauty!
Uh—how could Duan Qingxue be involved with such an abnormal beauty? This thought turned into a cloud of doubt in Xiao Yun's mind.
...
The woman glanced back at Xiao Yun's distant figure and asked Duan Qingxue with a smile, "Qingxue, is that man Xiao Yun?"
"Sister An, how did you know?" Duan Qingxue asked cautiously.
The woman smiled and replied, "I heard it from Gu Tianfeng."
In fact, this woman was none other than An Yiran, who was by Duan Haoran's side. Since she took over as Duan Qingxue's bodyguard, this was her first visit to her flower shop.
Of course, she would not tell Duan Qingxue about her secret role as her bodyguard.
Duan Qingxue had known An Yiran for quite some time and knew she came from a special forces background, being both skilled and knowledgeable, but she was very low-key in her daily life.
In Duan Qingxue's impression, this woman was merely Duan Haoran's personal secretary, handling many matters within the company. She had a casual personality and treated Duan Qingxue well; they often chatted about personal topics together, which is why Duan Qingxue always called her "Sister."
Duan Qingxue felt particularly disgusted by Gu Tianfeng. Hearing An Yiran mention his name made her frown slightly and her expression darken as she said, "Sister An, please convey a message to that man named Gu. It would be best if he disappears from my sight in the future. I don't want him and his subordinates constantly following me around like shadows!"
An Yiran did not respond to Duan Qingxue's words but gently pinched her delicate nose and laughed, "Our Qingxue looks so stunning even when angry. If I were a man, I would definitely be captivated by you. Tell me, have you fallen for that Xiao Yun?"
In her heart, Duan Qingxue remained cautious about An Yiran's sudden visit. Ever since she left the Duan Family years ago to open this flower shop, An Yiran had never come by and had only contacted her occasionally through phone calls. Her visit today must have a purpose.
Thus, Duan Qingxue replied lightly, "How could I possibly like him? Xiao Yun and I are just ordinary friends. By the way, Sister An, I know you have many things to attend to usually. You wouldn’t come here without a reason today; what’s on your mind?"
"Hehe, Qingxue, you are truly sharp!" An Yiran said. "The first thing I want to tell you today is that Old Master Duan recently discovered that Gu Tianfeng has ulterior motives. Relying on the support of the Duan Family behind him, he actually plotted to seize Phoenix City Grand Hotel in secret. In a fit of anger, Old Master Duan has already expelled him from Galaxy City!"
"Oh? Is that so? Gu Tianfeng is simply audacious!" Duan Qingxue said indignantly.
Seeing her look of belief, An Yiran couldn't help but smile internally. Little did she know that Gu Tianfeng had been arranged for another purpose by Duan Haoran.
She continued, "The second matter is that I was sent by Old Master Duan to come to your flower shop to dismantle those surveillance cameras!"
This took Duan Qingxue by surprise, and she asked, "Why did he think of doing that?"
An Yiran sighed, "I think perhaps Old Master Duan is worried about hurting your feelings. In fact, he is doing this for your own good, Qingxue. You should take some time to visit him!"
Duan Qingxue snorted through her nose and coldly replied, "I am no longer a member of the Duan Family, and I don't want to see him again!"
An Yiran was taken aback by her words; she felt a chill in her heart, knowing that even if she spoke beautifully, it wouldn't reach her.
This girl is so stubborn!
She then recalled the moment earlier at the flower shop when she bumped into Xiao Yun and thought to herself that this guy looked quite sunny and handsome, much better than the boy Duan Qingxue had a few years ago. She just didn't know what kind of relationship he had with Duan Qingxue.
If it were just an ordinary relationship, would she really let him stay in the bedroom behind the flower shop?
Hopefully, it was just as Duan Qingxue said. Otherwise, if Old Master Duan ordered her to deal with Xiao Yun later on, she would truly find it hard to go through with it!
Old Master Duan is not someone to be trifled with!
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