Chapter 281: Fu Xue’s Silent Fury

On the day they were supposed to head to the Ancient Martial World.

They were delayed because Wang Haoran slept in.

Fu Xue, who was to join them on their trip to the Ancient Martial World, nearly smashed her phone in anger upon learning the news.

At the Special Management Bureau of the S City Police Department, she couldn’t help but blurt out a curse.

“Wang Haoran, you bastard!”

“I called you at nine this morning asking if you were leaving yet. You said, ‘Soon, soon, I’m getting ready.'”

“But now it’s already eleven, and you’re still saying, ‘Soon, soon!'”

“Soon, my foot!”

She and her grandfather had packed their things and even prepared the helicopter. But that freeloading Wang Haoran was making them wait for so long!

The more she thought about it, the angrier she became.

Today was her grandfather’s day to collect taxes from the Ancient Martial World.

Although the Ancient Martial World was managed by the Three Great Sacred Grounds, the land belonged to the king. Taxes still had to be paid.

Of course, the taxes weren’t money but various cultivation resources.

Because the Ancient Martial World was chaotic, with fights and killings happening constantly, the tax collection method was also crude—the Three Great Sacred Grounds each paid a certain amount of resources quarterly. It didn’t matter how large their population was or who was stronger.

If one Sacred Ground annexed another, it would have to pay double the tax!

Her grandfather, as the head of the Special Management Bureau, went to the Ancient Martial World every quarter to collect taxes and catch up with old friends.

Fu Xue often accompanied him.

Just a few days ago, she casually mentioned this to Wang Haoran. That shameless guy said he wanted to tag along on the helicopter!

And he said his  reliable companion Ning Xueluo would join too!

She immediately agreed with glee.

But she never expected Haoran to be so late on the appointed day!

If it weren’t for Sister Ning, she and her grandfather would have left long ago!

No waiting for him!

Meanwhile, Fu Tianlin remained patient, watching his dear granddaughter slam the table in anger. He couldn’t help but chuckle and comfort her.

“Xiao Xue, don’t be impatient. He’s probably taking his time saying goodbye to his sweet wives and concubines. Time flies when you’re having tender moments at home.”

“Hmph!”

But Fu Xue was still fuming.

Thinking about Wang Haoran’s nonchalant tone as if he had her at his beck and call made her want to leave without waiting any longer.

But then she remembered Sister Ning was coming too…

“Damn you, Wang Haoran! I’ll put up with you this time!”

“Just this once! Next time I won’t wait for you!”

“Hmph!”

…

Feeling frustrated, Fu Xue opened her phone’s Fly Letter app to send Wang Haoran a scolding message.

But then she saw a new message from someone else.

“…Come to find me?”

Seeing who sent it made Fu Xue frown. She got up and went to the police station’s entrance.

Sure enough, a solitary girl was standing there.

“Xiao Xue…”

“…Ruochu, come inside!”

Sighing, Fu Xue led her into the reception room and sat her down.

She already guessed Xu Ruochu’s intentions.

After Murong Bufan’s slander against Wang Haoran had passed, Murong Bufan returned to the Ancient Martial World not long after, leaving Xu Ruochu to clean up his mess.

Xu Ruochu also came to apologize on Murong Bufan’s behalf.

But unexpectedly got entangled in it all.

Unable to refuse—and knowing Xu Ruochu fell out of favor with Haoran because of her connection with Murong Bufan—Fu Xue couldn’t blame her.

Xu Ruochu frequently sought her help trying to meet Wang Haoran. Today she even came in person.

But every time Fu Xue asked Haoran about it, he claimed to be busy—a clear sign he didn’t want to see Xu Ruochu. What could she do?

She couldn’t exactly tie him up and drag him there!

That’s how Sister Ning would definitely kill her!

“Xiao Xue… can you think of a way…”

“I want to see Brother Haoran…”

As expected!

Fu Xue had to come up with more excuses.

“…He… he’s really busy. You know as a big boss he has endless business meetings running around all day…”

Fu Xue explained but noticed Xu Ruochu’s eyes welling up with tears.

Well, after so much dodging and lying, it was apparent the truth was sinking in for her… So Fu Xue decided honesty might be better than dragging this out.

“Ruochu, he’s not suitable for you… You don’t know this—but he’s quite the playboy with many women! He likely doesn’t remember you at all. You should move on! Plus, such a cute girl like you can easily find a boyfriend!”

“But I… I just want to see him…”

“…”

“You… might not want to hear this… but he may not want to see you… Let go while it’s still easier…”

Fu Xue knew that although Haoran cared for all his women responsibly, it clearly seemed like things had ended with Xu Ruochu—and it was her fault too.

Sister Ning spoiled Haoran too much, giving him everything he wanted! Naturally raising high standards—making it difficult for Xu Ruochu’s hopes of reconciling…

Fu Xue thought; she had made things clear enough. Xu Ruochu should understand—

“Xiao Xue, I know he ignores me now… but I desperately want to see him… Just this once?”

Tears flowed from Xu Ruochu’s eyes uncontrollably now.

Before she hadn’t realized all those frequent visits from Haoran really meant deep feelings—only realizing her love too late when she couldn’t reach or see him anymore…

Now hanging onto Fu Xue as her last hope…

“I don’t know what else to do… Only you can help me…”

“…”

Sighing at her despairing state, Fu Xue finally relented.

“Alright then… When Haoran arrives soon—I’ll ask him for you!”