Yao Yue ran out of the Mittel residence and had been aimlessly wandering outside, kicking the pebbles on the side of the road, feeling aggrieved and somewhat regretful.
"Damn bastard, I'll kick you to death!"
Yao Yue kicked the pebbles on the road as if they were Xu Ran, kicking them around.
She had regretted running out from the Mittel Family the moment she did it. She really couldn't blame anyone for this situation. Whether Xu Ran liked her or not, what did it have to do with Yao Ye? Besides, the rise and fall of the family were all related to Xu Ran. For the prosperity of the family, even if Yao Ye and Xu Ran were together, she ought to be happy about it.
Now that she had run out on a whim, in Xu Ran's eyes, she must have seemed like someone making trouble without a reason.
"Sigh," Yao Yue sighed. She always lost control of her emotions in front of Xu Ran. She really wanted to present herself well, but it always seemed like she was intentionally tarnishing her own image. She felt like she could just knock herself out against a tree; how could she be so stupid?
But regretting it now was too late; she couldn't exactly go back with her tail between her legs.
She had thought that Xu Ran would chase after her once she ran out. She even deliberately slowed down, but this detestable guy!!!
"Hey. Still angry?"
A familiar voice came from beside her, and Yao Yue was overjoyed. She quickly turned her head to look at the handsome and unrestrained man next to her, her heart pounding uncontrollably.
"Hmph, I am angry, it's none of your business," Yao Yue said with restrained joy, putting on an angry and haughty front.
"Was that really necessary? Didn't I just take the knowledge you gave me yesterday for a little experiment?"
"You, you, you..."
Yao Yue was dumbfounded, feeling utterly embarrassed as Xu Ran brought up the events of yesterday. She must have been out of her mind to have done such a thing. That bastard... she was just talking, could it be that Xu Ran had turned her words into reality with Yao Ye Huang Jie?
Suddenly, she felt somewhat unbearable to look Yao Ye Huang Jie in the eye.
Could her noble and dignified sister also have such a side? Wasn't she bullied to death by this guy, Xu Ran?
"You bastard! You're just a lecher. If you dare bully Yao Ye sister, I'll never let it go," Yao Yue said, both embarrassed and angry.
"Don't you hate her? I'm just helping you bully her a bit. When the time comes, you can just quietly hide and watch how I take her down for your revenge," Xu Ran said with a somewhat amused tone.
"Hide and sneak a peek?"
"You're truly shameless. I misjudged you."
Yao Yue's face heated up from Xu Ran's words. She had felt extremely shy just eavesdropping last night; if she were to watch, then, then, then...
Pah! And she actually thought Xu Ran was a true gentleman, to think he would entice an innocent girl to watch such sordid affairs!
However… why… does she feel like she likes him even more now?
The Xu Ran from before was like a legend to her, and she admired him more. But after getting to know him, the feelings that sprouted in her heart were purely of a romantic nature between a man and a woman. She used to think that such powerful figures were boring cultivation fanatics until she met Xu Ran and realized he was completely different from her stereotypical image of the strong.
As for the stereotype about those powerful people, it was because every expert she had seen, who excelled in something, was that kind of boring individual. Her teacher, in studying alchemy, would often seclude himself for months on end, even forgetting to eat.
"Then, I wonder if Miss Yao Yue would be willing to accept my apology? Please take this wreath as a token of my apology to you," said Xu Ran, holding a handcrafted circular wreath.
"It's just something you bought on a whim, totally insincere," remarked Yao Yue, glancing at the wreath in Xu Ran's hands and then at the many wreaths for sale at the nearby vendor's stall, speaking with a tone of annoyance. However, she still paused there, allowing Xu Ran to place the wreath on her head.
"Does it look good?"
The anger in Yao Yue's heart had mostly dissipated. Although Xu Ran had purchased it randomly, she was still somewhat happy. After all, this was the first gift Xu Ran had given her, and she didn't care whether the gift was expensive or not.
"It really does look very good, much better than I had imagined," Xu Ran said, examining it closely, giving a sincere appraisal. With the wreath on, Yao Yue suddenly exuded a charming and innocent charm, momentarily taking his breath away. Xu Ran actually preferred these natural accessories to any jewelry.
"Really? How does it compare to Huang Jie, Yao Ye?" Yao Yue asked, overjoyed.
"That depends on which moment with Ye'er you're comparing to. Different people show different kinds of beauty at different times. For instance, last night, Ye'er only had a thin silk blanket covering her…"
"You're so lewd!" Yao Yue's face flushed red. She had intended to see how she compared to Huang Jie, never expecting Xu Ran to give such an answer. Of course, a girl naked is bound to be more attractive to a man.
"Hasn't the outside world been spreading rumors that I'm a womanizer? But I don't see anything wrong with it, as long as no one writes any stories about me," said Xu Ran, his expression suddenly rigid. With his current popularity, if he were in his previous life, all sorts of stories would surely emerge, with him cast as the main villain. Darn it, just the thought made him irritated, but thankfully, this world shouldn't have anyone with that sort of mindset, or else he would explode out of annoyance.
"You're not ashamed but proud of it," laughed Yao Yue, amused by Xu Ran. While others can't bear to have their image tainted by others, Xu Ran actually didn't seem to feel embarrassed by it.
"What's there to be ashamed of? The more wives I have, the better it proves I am. Those incompetent men can't even handle one wife, while I'm able to manage dozens. What does that tell you? You should be well aware," Xu Ran was quite confident about his prowess in certain areas. He had total control over his Time.
"Ridiculous," retorted Yao Yue, rolling her eyes as she quickly caught on to Xu Ran's implications, and she couldn't help but spit lightly. Even though she was naturally lively and not like the sheltered ladies hidden away in boudoirs, she still felt a tad bashful every time Xu Ran spoke to her about such topics.
"You better take good care of Huang Jie. She was originally groomed to be the future Empress of the Jia Ma Empire. The men of our royal household in this generation are not particularly powerful, but Huang Jie is a good person. If you don't treat her well, our royal household will not let you off," Yao Yue said with a trace of sadness. No sooner had she finished her words than she thought of Xu Ran's strength and felt that her own threat had no deterrence at all. The royal household would be thankful if Xu Ran didn't cause trouble for them, how could they possibly trouble him?
"You should take care of your sister, Yao Ye, yourself. If you're worried, you can choose to be my lesser wife, so you won't have to worry needlessly every day."
"What? You mean..." Yao Yue's face turned red, cursing herself for her lack of backbone, feeling so delighted over the prospect of being just a lesser wife.