Chapter 81: The Interrupted Chat
Having a proper playtime was simply impossible.
Who was Leng Xiao?
He was the Chief Grand Secretary of the Ling Kingdom, a man who held immense power and influence, naturally radiating the aura of a male protagonist, with everyone following his lead.
He also had three exceptionally capable and fiercely loyal younger brothers, known as the strongest external support.
He could eliminate opponents—or more accurately, obstacles—effortlessly and without getting his hands dirty, all while maintaining a calm and composed demeanor.
He was ruthless and emotionless, employing brutal methods.
It was only because he was still young and hadn’t yet followed the normal course of events that he could laugh at her somewhat peculiar actions, appearing like a gentle and refined youth.
In the future, such a scene would be unimaginable.
He would still smile, but it would be when he was scheming to eliminate his rivals. The gentler and more harmless his smile, the more ruthless and cruel his methods would be.
With such a formidable male protagonist, what was wrong with teasing him a little? As long as he wasn’t plotting to kill her, it was fine!
Wen Nuan Nuan’s protest only deepened Leng Xiao’s smile, but she didn’t mind at all.
What was image?
Did she even have one?
Or rather, why would she need an image in front of Leng Xiao? She relied on her strength!
Wen Nuan Nuan added, “When we reach the capital in the future, and you have power and influence, with endless gold, silver, jewels, and peerless beauties, my demands won’t be excessive.”
“Peerless beauties?” Leng Xiao’s expression darkened.
“Yes, there will be plenty! Don’t worry, I absolutely won’t hog the—” Hmm, that analogy seemed a bit inappropriate?
Sure enough, Leng Xiao’s expression grew even colder.
“Ah, don’t mind the details! What I mean is, I definitely won’t cling to you. We’ll address each other as siblings and stay out of each other’s way.”
“Siblings?”
Wen Nuan Nuan felt that Leng Xiao’s reactions today didn’t match his future status. Why did he keep repeating her words!
Just as she was about to explain in detail, she heard a hearty laugh accompanied by a white shadow flying toward her!
“Sister-in-law, take this!”
Wen Nuan Nuan instinctively prepared to dodge, but her brain issued the command while her legs failed to keep up.
Her eyes weren’t idle either—at least she didn’t just watch the white shadow fly toward her. Instead, she instinctively closed them.
In the end, her face bore the brunt of it all.
The expected cold and pain never arrived. When Wen Nuan Nuan opened her eyes, she saw that Leng Xiao had already caught it barehanded in advance.
His reflexes, his speed—Leng Xiao’s skills were truly impressive!
“Little Brother, how dare you ambush me? You’re in trouble now!” Having avoided the ambush, Wen Nuan Nuan immediately sprang to life. She quickly untied her cloak and casually tossed it into Leng Xiao’s arms before charging into the heavy snowfall without hesitation.
The cloak would only slow her down!
After a night of heavy snow, the courtyard was covered in thick, deep snow everywhere. As far as the eye could see, everything was a vast expanse of white.
Wen Nuan Nuan’s latent talent for snowball fights was fully unleashed. While finding cover to evade Leng Yun’s attacks, she also seized opportunities to strike back!
The previously quiet courtyard lost its tranquility, becoming chaotic and noisy.
Standing under the eaves was a cold and aloof youth, tall and slender, elegant and noble.
His deep, icy eyes closely followed the soft, agile figure moving about.
The girl wearing a fluffy Snow Hat smiled brightly as snowflakes drifted down around her. She darted through the snowfall, radiating a fresh and lively energy.
It was a stark contrast to his own gloomy and somber aura.
The youth’s slender fingers slowly tightened, crushing the snowball in his hand into water that trickled through his fingers.
Leng Yun, who had been happily throwing snowballs, suddenly felt enveloped by a chilling gaze. Following the sensation, he looked over and saw his eldest brother’s eyes dark and heavy, cold and terrifying.
That’s odd. In the past, when Eldest Brother watched the three of them having snowball fights, there would occasionally be a hint of a smile in his eyes.
Why was today different from before?
In that moment of distraction, Leng Yun was caught off guard by Wen Nuan Nuan, who seized the opportunity to launch a successful sneak attack!
From across the way came an exaggerated, joyful laugh, and Leng Yun also noticed a faint trace of a smile appear on his eldest brother’s gloomy face.
Leng Yun: …Eldest Brother, should I leave then?
Leng Xiao shot a sinister glare in his direction.
Leng Yun thought to himself, perhaps he should go learn a trade?
He shouldn’t be here; he should be in the city.