Chapter 325: Words That Should Be Heard Differently

“…”

Watching from afar as the “coincidentally passing by the Wang residence” An Buyu left with the equally “coincidentally passing by the Wang residence” Xu Ruochu.

Recalling the old, sinister smirk of An Buyu while wielding a sword, Wang Haoran felt a bit helpless.

In several lifetimes, he had tricked An Buyu into attacking Ning Xueluo, only to turn on her at the last moment, rescuing Ning Xueluo as a “hero saving the damsel.”

No wonder An Buyu harbored resentment.

Initially, he thought An Buyu wanted to kill him as a “traitor,” but later realized that An Buyu focused her wrath solely on Ning Xueluo, ignoring him entirely.

Moreover, she didn’t seem to want to kill Ning Xueluo; it was as if she simply wanted… to disfigure her.

Naturally, Wang Haoran couldn’t let her succeed…

“Sigh, but An Buyu is just too stubborn, she won’t listen to reason… Such a troublesome person…”

Wang Haoran was well aware of An Buyu’s peculiar way of thinking.

Several times in the past, An Buyu had glared at him with the eyes of someone wronged by a scoundrel and said—

“Wang Haoran, you promised me: if I recover my looks, you’d marry me!”

Hearing this, Wang Haoran was flabbergasted, urgently trying to recall if he had carelessly promised something while sweet-talking.

But try as he might, he couldn’t remember.

It was only after some probing conversations with An Buyu that Wang Haoran managed to piece it together—

It happened while he was still close with her.

At that time, they were very good friends, and during a casual chat, the mood was just right.

So, Wang Haoran had said something along the lines of, “Buyu, your eyes are so beautiful! I’m sure that once you recover your looks, you’ll be a great beauty!”

“At that time, men would be flocking to marry you!”

Those words of flattery were somehow understood by An Buyu as—

“Wang Haoran, you promised: if I recover my looks, you’d marry me!”

It took Wang Haoran a long time to understand An Buyu’s thought process:

Because “Wang Haoran” is a “man.”

So: “Once you recover your looks, men will be flocking to marry you!” = “Once you recover your looks, I, Wang Haoran, will be flocking to marry you!”

Once Wang Haoran grasped the reality, he was at a loss for words.

He hurriedly explained that those were just flattery, but An Buyu didn’t believe him, stubbornly insisting that Wang Haoran’s explanation was just an excuse to abandon her!

She continued to swear that Wang Haoran had made a promise!

“Sigh, I hope you don’t corrupt Xu Ruochu…”

“If such a quiet girl ends up holding a sword, muttering sinisterly like you…”

“I’d really have to thank you!”

Nevertheless, since one person wanted to take a disciple, and the other was willing to be a disciple, Wang Haoran couldn’t meddle in their affairs.

…

After An Buyu left.

Next.

Wang Haoran returned and drove Lin Qingzhi and Zhu Xiwang out.

The three of them spent the day together, primarily introducing Zhu Xiwang to the marvels of the outside world.

It was late into the evening by the time they went to their hotel’s restaurant for dinner.

After dinner.

Lin Qingzhi and Zhu Xiwang lounged lazily.

Meanwhile, Wang Haoran was handed the task of washing the dishes.

In the kitchen, he used one hand to run the water while diligently scrubbing the dishes with the other.

It was quite exhausting.

By the time he finished everything, it was already past 10 PM.

Lin Qingzhi and Zhu Xiwang, who had taken ample rest, looked refreshed.

The two clung to Wang Haoran, one on each side, as they left the hotel.

On the way.

Wang Haoran drove while Lin Qingzhi and Zhu Xiwang chatted.

“Sister Xiwang, your body is so strange!”

Lin Qingzhi couldn’t help but marvel.

“Just a light touch leaves a red mark on your skin.”

“No wonder Haoran can’t help but give you extra care!”

Recalling certain scenes, Lin Qingzhi suddenly felt playful.

Holding Zhu Xiwang’s soft hand, she laughed:

“By the way, when Haoran was washing dishes in the kitchen—”

“Even the dishwater started foaming!”

“…!”

Seeing where Lin Qingzhi was looking, Zhu Xiwang’s face turned red instantly.

But then she quickly stifled her embarrassment.

You dare mock me! How about you then!—Zhu Xiwang retaliated without hesitation.

“Sister Qingzhi, what nonsense are you spouting!”

“When Haoran was washing the dishes, with all that running water, how could there be foam!”

“Why not?”

Lin Qingzhi smiled, “I was watching Haoran wash the dishes intently!”

“And I even helped a bit!”

“…You!”

Hearing that Lin Qingzhi dared to speak out, Zhu Xiwang got angry.

Wang Haoran washing dishes, and you’re there causing a ruckus, then fight!

Zhu Xiwang didn’t hold back, giving a cold humph.

“Hmph, at least while Haoran was washing the dishes, I was quiet, unlike you, who kept talking!”

“While Haoran was washing dishes, you kept ranting about—”

“The school’s young officials teasing you!”

And.

“Sister Qingzhi, I remember you said something even more outrageous—”

Looking at Lin Qingzhi’s innocent face, Zhu Xiwang mocked her, mimicking her voice:

“‘—The dry straw was burned by the village youths!’”

“When Haoran was almost done washing, you even pleaded—”

“‘—Young Master Li’s family secretly filmed the evening autumn scene!’”

“…!”

“…I never said that! You’re lying!”

Embarrassed by the expose, Lin Qingzhi’s face turned red with shame as she hurriedly denied.

“Sister Xiwang, you were so out of it, how could you hear what I was saying!”

She only dared to release her inhibitions seeing Zhu Xiwang losing her senses!

Now recalling it, even she felt she had been too brazen!

But Zhu Xiwang confidently mocked her, “I heard it clearly! You silly girl!”

At this moment, Wang Haoran had driven back to the Wang residence.

The three got out of the car.

Obviously, Zhu Xiwang wasn’t planning to let Lin Qingzhi, the “troublemaker,” off the hook easily, pulling Wang Haoran along to continue the discussion.

“Haoran, did Sister Qingzhi say those things?”

“Yes, indeed!”

Wang Haoran laughed, “At that time, Qingzhi’s coquettish manner was extraordinarily captivating!”

“Ugh… how annoying!”

“If it wasn’t for you liking it… I wouldn’t say it!”

Lin Qingzhi, embarrassed, covered her face.

Wang Haoran lifted her effortlessly and headed inside—

“Don’t worry, in the future we’ll have Xiwang say those things too!”