Half an hour later, Liu Erlong finally burst into tears. Her delicate face, streaked with tears, looked even more beautiful, like pear blossoms drenched in rain. Of course, it might have been even more perfect without that mischievous glint in her eyes...
"Did he really say that?" Liu Erlong wiped her tears and asked in a trembling, sobbing voice.
"Ah, well, I was forced into a corner," Xiao Tianyang replied with a sorrowful expression. "But if the grandmaster didn't care about you, why would he have turned around and left in the first place? It's precisely because he feels guilty that he doesn't dare to face you, Dean Liu. You can't let go of such a good man!"
"I'm going to find him right now!" Liu Erlong stood up abruptly and turned to leave.
Xiao Tianyang let out a sigh of relief. "I finally managed to coax her away, but why do I feel a little guilty?
Just then, a familiar voice rang out, causing Xiao Tianyang to shudder. He couldn't help but feel a pang of guilt. "What did the dean say?" he asked awkwardly.
"Nothing much," Liu Erlong replied, waving her hand dismissively. "Let's go find Xiaogang together, and I'll tell you about the three of us along the way. If it's not messy now, it will be soon. You'd better straighten it out yourself."
Xiao Tianyang sighed inwardly but kept a smile on his face and nodded in agreement.
The two left the main campus and strolled along a tree-lined path. Liu Erlong did most of the talking, while Xiao Tianyang listened attentively.
The story she told was similar to the original drama, with no significant changes. Yet, for some reason, Xiao Tianyang felt that Liu Erlong's version wasn't as compelling as his own.
When the story finally came to an end, Liu Erlong couldn't help but sigh. "Tianyang, you said that as a woman, I don't care about the world. So why does he always choose to run away?"
"Dean Liu, you need to understand the grandmaster's perspective," Xiao Tianyang said softly. "Put yourself in his shoes. If you were in his position, would you choose to stay or escape?"
"This..." Liu Erlong was momentarily stunned by the question.
Seeing her hesitation, Xiao Tianyang continued, "Although love is a matter between two people, as long as both still have family in this world, it becomes a matter between two families. If we truly love someone, we can't ruin their life. Dean Liu, do you now understand the grandmaster's difficulties?"
"So, what should I do?" Liu Erlong asked, her voice trembling like that of a little girl. There was even a trace of panic in her beautiful eyes.
The moment Xiao Tianyang had asked that question, the answer had already begun to form in her mind.
Naturally, she couldn't accept the idea of letting go of such a good man, but she also couldn't bear to waste her own life. She loved him deeply and was willing to give up everything for his sake, rather than selfishly destroying his future.
Even if it wasn't his intention, the emotional hurdle in her heart was too great to overcome.
Now, Yu Xiaogang was clearly facing a similar choice. How would he decide? Would he make the same choice as her? Moreover, if she hadn't been so panicked, she wouldn't have rushed to consult Xiao Tianyang for advice.
Although Xiao Tianyang had had many girlfriends in his two lifetimes combined, he was still just a boy under the age of 16.
Yet, he answered her question with surprising calmness. "I can't teach you about feelings, and I won't pretend to. But I firmly believe that if the right approach is used, no man can reject the woman he loves."
He didn't elaborate on the method, leaving his words intentionally vague. But Liu Erlong seemed to understand. "I never thought I'd be asking a child to help me sort out such a problem at my age," she said with a bitter smile. "You really are an extraordinarily intelligent child."
Xiao Tianyang replied humbly, "I'm flattered. I don't dare to claim superior wisdom. At most, I'm just wise and brave."
Liu Erlong: "..."
'I gave you an inch, and you taking a mile.'
Just as she was about to speak, the sound of footsteps approached from the opposite direction. "Speak of the devil," Xiao Tianyang said with a smile.
"Who's the devil?" Liu Erlong asked, though she had already seen Yu Xiaogang approaching. She lowered her head, pretending not to notice.
"Ahem, just a historical figure. Don't worry about it, Dean Liu," Xiao Tianyang quickly waved his hand.
As the adults began their conversation, Xiao Tianyang noticed Tang San's strange expression.
With a teasing smile, he asked, "Why do you look like that? Are you thinking about some girl? Come on, tell your brother. If you're too shy, I'll help you sort it out."
Tang San: "..."
Xiao Tianyang slung an arm around Tang San's shoulders and continued, "Although you're not as handsome as me, you're still a potential catch. After all, the Douluo Continent isn't just about looks..."
Tang San listened as Xiao Tianyang rambled on, feeling a headache coming on.
Suddenly, Xiao Tianyang felt a cold breeze on his back and shivered. "It's a hot day, why is it so cold?" He turned around and froze.
Standing before him was a man with green hair, green eyes, and an aura of poison.
It was none other than Dugu Bo. But why had this old poisoner come here? Knowing that there was a Super Douluo backing Xiao Tianyang, why would he dare to show up? Was he looking for trouble?
"Brother Tianyang, you go first!" Tang San tried to push Xiao Tianyang away.
But Xiao Tianyang grabbed him firmly. "Relax, if he really wanted us dead, he would've done it already." He then turned to Dugu Bo with a smile. "Right, senior?"
"Boy, to clear up this misunderstanding, you'll have to come with me today," Dugu Bo said, reaching out to grab Xiao Tianyang.
Xiao Tianyang was genuinely stunned. He had assumed Dugu Bo was here for Tang San, but now it seemed the old poisoner was targeting him directly. Had Dugu Bo become so angry that he'd lost his senses?
Once in Dugu Bo's grasp, Xiao Tianyang found himself powerless to resist—though he had no intention of doing so.
After all, he had once boasted that without revealing his trump cards, he could only threaten a Soul Emperor. A Soul Saint or Soul Douluo was out of the question, let alone a Titled Douluo. If he angered Dugu Bo further, he'd be in serious trouble. Better to go along quietly and avoid a beating.
"Boy, my granddaughter mentioned you have some skills. Let's go together!" Dugu Bo said, suddenly grabbing Tang San as well before leaping away.
Just as Dugu Bo disappeared, Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang arrived, sensing the fluctuation of soul power. "The energy was just here. Why did it vanish so suddenly?" Liu Erlong asked.
"Look here," Yu Xiaogang said, pointing to the ground. Two words were scrawled in the dirt: Dugu Bo.
The two exchanged a glance, their expressions turning grave.
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