Chapter 81: I Somehow Stole Xiao Yan's Fiancée
Wu Tian had been happily sitting back as a spectator, enjoying the drama like a real life blockbuster, munching on the sunflower seeds on his table.
But when the flames of trouble suddenly reached him not so fun anymore!
Wasn't this just turning him into a scapegoat?!
Wu Tian's gaze locked onto Nalan Yanran, who was staring straight at him, unwavering. His brain instantly felt like it had exploded what the hell was happening?!
Come on, Nalan Yanran, what are you thinking?!
If you've fallen for me, fine, but couldn't you just confess in private?
Why make it so public?!
Sigh~ this overwhelming charm of mine… where do I even hide it?
How was he supposed to reject her now?
Should he say, "Yanran, my dear, you just said 'Once a teacher, always like a mother.' But, well… I've already been quite 'close' to your teacher. So, wouldn't you throwing yourself at me be a little inappropriate?"
…That sounds way too scummy, doesn't it?
But I didn't even do anything!
Inside his sleeve, Medusa had already snuck in at some point, her adorable little snake eyes peeking out through a tiny gap, curiously watching the scene unfold.
Wu Tian felt completely helpless.
What the hell is going on?!
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan's gaze darkened as it focused on Wu Tian.
He studied this young man who was just a tiny bit more handsome than him his expression unreadable.
With his intelligence, he quickly pieced together the truth from Nalan Yanran's words this guy wasn't from the Yun Lan Sect.
Because she had said, "Before coming to Wu Tan City, I couldn't answer that question."
Meaning… she had only met him here, in Wu Tan City.
And she, the proud and arrogant young lady of the Nalan Clan, had fallen in love at first sight?
Impossible!
Xiao Yan's face filled with disbelief.
What is so special about this guy?!
Aside from being slightly more handsome than me and a few years older, what does he have that I don't?!
But if Xiao Yan had figured it out, then Xiao Zhan and the three elders certainly had as well.
They all turned to stare at Wu Tian with wide eyes, shocked.
Is this young man really that amazing?!
Especially Xiao Zhan his mind was racing.
The Xiao Clan is doomed!
Forget Xun'er now we've got another mysterious figure lurking in our clan?!
This boy was supposedly Wu Tian, the younger brother of the steward, Wu Gan.
But if he was this extraordinary, then what about his brother?!
Who the hell is this Wu Gan guy?!
Meanwhile, the three elders didn't think that far ahead. After all, they weren't exactly known for their intelligence.
At this moment, every single gaze in the hall shifted toward Wu Tian.
Now, he was the center of attention.
Gu Xun'er had been secretly observing Wu Tian all this time, and she had clearly noticed his expression change from amusement to helplessness.
Watching this, she giggled quietly behind her book, her delicate lips curving into a breathtaking smile.
No one could see it, but beneath the book, her lips trembled with laughter.
This mysterious young man came to watch a show but somehow became the main character. How hilarious!
For her, now the show was finally getting interesting.
Before this, she had been completely bored Xiao Yan and Nalan Yanran's drama was just childish nonsense to her.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan, after realizing Wu Tian wasn't from the Yun Lan Sect, suddenly felt his confidence return.
(Though honestly, he had no reason to feel confident at all.)
His fiancée was technically still his, but she had just confessed her feelings for another man right in front of him.
This was blatant betrayal.
This was cuckoldry in broad daylight!
He couldn't take it!
All the rage he had been suppressing his entire emotional breakdown suddenly shifted.
And now, all of it was directed at Wu Tian.
Pointing his finger straight at Wu Tian's face, Xiao Yan roared,
"Who the hell are you?! Why are you sitting in my Xiao Clan?! And why are you stealing my fiancée?!"
Hai Bodong twitched at the corner of his mouth.
Holy shit.
So freaking bold!
This kid actually dared to point a finger at the Guardian Spirit himself?!
I respect it… but also… he's so dead.
Wu Tian turned his gaze to the furious Xiao Yan.
Then, he glanced at Nalan Yanran, who was gazing at him lovingly, clearly determined to make him hers.
With an expressionless face, he said,
"Xiao Yan, I am Wu Gan's younger brother. I came to visit my brother not to steal your fiancée."
Then, he turned to Nalan Yanran and said coldly,
"And you, Nalan Yanran. If you want to break off your engagement, do it on your own. Don't drag me into it. I'm not your shield. I won't protect you."
Xiao Yan: …
Nalan Yanran: …
Everyone: …
Holy shit.
They all thought he was some mysterious noble, but he's just the steward's brother?!
But… damn… what a response!
Nalan Yanran had just confessed to him, and he flat out rejected her!
And he didn't even try to be gentle about it!
Nalan Yanran felt awful.
This was her first ever confession and she had been brutally rejected.
But instead of being angry, she felt even more drawn to him.
This is exactly why I like him!
She firmly declared,
"Alright, Wu Gan, I'll do as you say. But once my engagement is annulled, I will pursue you relentlessly. One day, I will make you my shield and my protector!"
Wu Tian, still expressionless, replied,
"You think too much. But suit yourself."
Inside, Wu Tian sighed deeply.
Xiao Yan, I swear, this isn't my fault. I didn't try to steal your fiancée.
I got cuckolded on your behalf… completely against my will.
Meanwhile, Xiao Yan looked like he was about to explode.
He just stood there, watching as his own fiancée openly declared her love for another man…
Right in front of him.
She had basically slapped him and his father across the face.
This was beyond humiliation.
Xiao Yan's face twisted in anger. His clenched fists cracked audibly. His entire body trembled violently.
Why?! Why is the difference between us so damn big?!
Meanwhile, Xiao Zhan sighed.
This is your problem, not mine. Don't drag me into it.
Besides, I have no intention of sharing your suffering.
At this point, calling Xiao Yan "furious" was an understatement.
He was practically on fire, ready to self destruct.
(Chapter End)