Ye Xiu looked at the 'Tang Luor' before him, an inexplicable sense of unfamiliarity washing over him.
Yet, Ye Xiu could feel that this 'Tang Luor' was not the same as the previous one, but she was indeed Tang Luor!
What a contradiction, what a hassle.
Ye Xiu gazed into Tang Luor's eyes, always seeing a kind of reliance that spoke of separation and loss.
However, Ye Xiu remained silent.
" Ye Xiu, I finally see you again. I will never leave you again." Tang Luor ran to Ye Xiu's side and dove into his embrace.
"..." Ye Xiu was at a loss for words.
" Ye Xiu, this time I won't abandon you. No matter what the future holds, I want to be with you." Tang Luor was on the verge of tears.
"Alright, Tang Luor, don't be like this. You haven't left me. I will always be here." Ye Xiu felt relieved; Tang Luor was Tang Luor, irreplaceable by anyone else.
"I'm sorry, I'm sorry. If I had believed in you wholeheartedly from the beginning, we wouldn't have ended up like this." Tang Luor began to cry.
Ye Xiu merely gently stroked Tang Luor's back, not paying much attention to her ramblings.
"It's all Zhang Ran's doing; it's all him. I believe you, I believe you, I truly believe you. Ye Xiu, I'm sorry; it's my fault that I hurt you." Tang Luor's tear-filled gem-like eyes were fixed on Ye Xiu.
Such an expression only stirred boundless affection within him.
Ye Xiu reached out a finger to gently wipe away Tang Luor's tears. "It's alright now, it's alright. Zhang Ran is already dead. And the leader of Maple Whisper Tower is dead too. Don't worry; Maple Whisper Tower won't trouble you anymore."
"What? He's dead?" Tang Luor exclaimed in surprise, then suddenly asserted with determination, "No! He isn't dead! Really, Maple Whisper Tower is still the strongest. I remember that even Brother Changting was captured by Zhang Ran."
Ye Xiu gently stroked Tang Luor's head, confirming that she did not have a fever.
First, Zhang Yiding and Zhang Ran were already dead. The Maple Whisper Tower would surely be dismantled by other forces; it was only a matter of time.
Second, Yan Changting's strength was currently the highest, far surpassing the strongest Southern Poison and Beikun. There was no need to worry about his safety.
Thus, Ye Xiu believed that something must have happened to Tang Luor in such a short time for her to speak nonsensically. In his eyes, there was only infinite pity for her.
At this moment, Ye Xiu had cast aside all doubts, convinced that the Tang Luor before him was indeed Tang Luor, no matter how strange she seemed now.
" Ye Xiu, from now on, let’s always be together, okay? Don’t leave my side for even a moment," Tang Luor said, wiping away her tears and gazing affectionately at Ye Xiu.
"Tang Luor..." Ye Xiu was clearly taken aback. "Aren't you going back to the Tang family?"
"The Tang family? They’re all gone. I’m the only one left now..."
Ye Xiu was stunned into silence!
How could this be possible? The Tang family had been fine not long ago, and Tang Luor had returned during that time.
Could it be that some force attacked the Tang family during this period?
Was this strange behavior of Tang Luor due to that?
Ye Xiu didn’t know how to comfort Tang Luor anymore. Losing a warm home during one's growth would leave anyone heartbroken.
Watching Tang Luor cry again, Ye Xiu could only silently support her back, offering her a shoulder to lean on.
After crying for a while, Tang Luor quieted down but still refused to let go of Ye Xiu's hands.
Ye Xiu gently held Tang Luor's hair and said softly, "Tang Luor, wait for me here for a moment. I need to speak with a friend, and then we'll head home."
Tang Luor tightened her grip on Ye Xiu, saying, "No, I want to go with you."
Ye Xiu smiled tenderly, allowing Tang Luor to hold onto him tightly.
"Let's go together."
Ye Xiu and Tang Luor walked into the restaurant.
In a dark corner, a figure in black captured the intimate moment between Ye Xiu and the girl with a camera, the photo only showing the girl's back. Beneath the hem of the black figure's clothing was an embroidered character: "Tang."
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Jiang Baixuan and Zhao Wentong had already devoured several large bowls of noodles, yet they were still waiting for Ye Xiu.
The two were on the verge of losing their patience.
As they chatted, they spotted Tang Luor leaning against Ye Xiu's arm as she entered.
"Wow!!! My eyes are blinded!" Zhao Wentong shouted while covering his eyes.
"No, it's blinding everyone's eyes!" Jiang Baixuan added.
"Wen Tong, Jiang Baixuan, long time no see..." Tang Luor said with a smile, her eyes revealing endless sorrow.
In a single moment, everyone was stunned.
Zhao Wentong and Jiang Baixuan exchanged glances, both equally surprised. The renowned goddess actually knew their names, and her first words were about how long it had been since they last met.
Ye Xiu thought for a long time but couldn't recall when he had introduced the two to Tang Luor or vice versa.
“Ahem, Ye Xiu, don't overthink it. I swear I really did see Tang Luor at school once before, really…” Zhao Wentong explained.
“I feel the same way, Brother Ye,” Jiang Baixuan added.
“I know. Tang Luor isn't feeling well today; I just came to check on you both and then I'll leave,” Ye Xiu said.
“What are you talking about? Wen Tong, Jiang Baixuan, and that disgusting Fatty—we’ve been through so much together, how could we not have met?” Tang Luor asked in confusion.
“Disgusting Fatty?” Ye Xiu and Zhao Wentong exclaimed in unison.
They burst into laughter in an instant.
“Hahaha, Ye Xiu, if Qian the Fatty heard himself being called that, what kind of expression would he have? Hahaha…” Zhao Wentong chuckled.
“His expression would probably be quite unpleasant, haha…” Ye Xiu replied.
The two completely missed the point of the conversation, while only Jiang Baixuan looked puzzled.
How did she know Qian Jinyu?
Amidst their laughter, Ye Xiu and Zhao Wentong looked at the confused Jiang Baixuan and said, “Why aren’t you laughing? Isn’t it funny? Hahaha.”
“I remember that we’ve never been together,” Jiang Baixuan said while stroking her chin.
"I am, along with the three of us and Qian Jinyu who hasn't arrived yet, we have never been in the same place as Tang Luor," Jiang Baixuan added.
As soon as these words were spoken, everyone fell silent again, each lost in thought.
"That's true," Zhao Wentong reflected.
Suddenly, Zhao Wentong seemed to remember something and exclaimed, "By the way, Xie Bei, do you know?"
Among the four in Ye Xiu's dormitory, Tang Luor indicated that she already knew three of them. So, could the remaining one, Xie Bei, also be familiar?
"Oh him! I know him," Tang Luor said with evident disdain in her voice.
"Alright, alright, let's not dwell on that. Tang Luor isn't feeling well today, so I'll take her back first. You two should head back to school," Ye Xiu broke the awkward atmosphere.
Everyone knew that the four in Ye Xiu's dormitory had a particularly close relationship.
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