Chapter 388: Teacher and Student Fighting Over a Man

"Why not?"

Hu Liena tilted her head, revealing a fox-like expression of confusion: "How can Teacher sleep in the same place as a man? Wouldn't that make people gossip? But Nana is different; Nana and Qin Jian are a couple now, so it is only natural that we should live together."

Bibi Dong looked at her, the corners of her mouth slowly curling into a peculiar smile: "Nana, only you two know about your relationship as a couple, but almost everyone knows about my relationship with him, and they all treat him as my consort. So, it is normal for me to live with him now, and you..."

Facing Hu Liena's face, which was as black as the bottom of a pot, she smiled and said: "And if you come to snatch him, that is openly snatching a man from your teacher. If this matter were to explode, both you and I would become the laughingstock of the Dalu. For the sake of the Spirit Hall's reputation, and for our own reputation, Nana, you wouldn't do that, would you?"

Hu Liena clenched her small fists.

No wonder her Pope teacher had such an upright and open appearance when snatching a man from her; she had been curious as to why, but it turned out the trap was laid right here!

One could only say that she was worthy of being the Pope; she understood the importance of occupying the moral high ground. As long as everyone thought she and Qin Jian were involved, then even if they weren't, they would be.

"But Teacher, after all, he and I are the couple right now!"

This time, Hu Liena truly had no way to back down.

There was one thing Bibi Dong had miscalculated; she thought that by using the excuse of the teacher-student reputation, she could make Hu Liena afraid to openly snatch a man from her.

But for Hu Liena, who had spent three years living side-by-side and whispering intimately with Qin Jian, there was nothing in this world more important than Qin Jian.

A woman in love never has a sense of the big picture!

"Teacher, no matter how others see it, I will tell everyone that he and I are the pair!" Hu Liena said decisively.

Bibi Dong was slightly stunned.

She, who had always been able to keep everything in the palm of her hand, discovered that as long as it was related to emotions, it would deviate from her predictions.

She did not expect that Hu Liena, who had always been extremely close to her, would actually defy her like this for the sake of a man.

"Nana, do you really want to fight me... for him? Fight your teacher?"

Bibi Dong's indifferent gaze shot toward Hu Liena.

Hu Liena's firm gaze struck back.

"Crackle!"

It was as if a bolt of void lightning had exploded between the two.

Hu Liena took a deep breath, her expression resolute: "Yes."

The women's war had shifted from the undercurrents to the surface, and it was becoming impossible to suppress...

Qin Jian stood to the side, sweating like rain.

Although he knew that if he spoke up now, the focus would return to him, and trouble would follow.

But he still could not watch Hu Liena and Bibi Dong break ties; these two were in a truly close relationship.

Compared to Qian Renxue, Hu Liena was actually more like her own daughter...

He stepped forward two paces, blocking the space between them: "Don't be like this, listen to me..."

Sure enough, as soon as he, the fuse, emerged, the spearhead automatically turned toward him.

Hu Liena immediately looked at him and said: "Qin Jian, you and I are the couple now. I hope you keep your distance from Teacher and live with me."

Bibi Dong was not as matter-of-fact as she was; she still carried the guilt of having attacked Qin Jian...

"Qin Jian... I have been trying hard to change myself, and I am learning to give, learning to be good to you. Can you..."

She took a deep breath, her eyes filled with a strong sense of hope: "Can you give me another chance?"

Such a powerful Pope, speaking a request in such a weak tone at this moment—not only Qin Jian, but even Hu Liena gasped as if her teeth ached.

This was simply too exaggerated...

Hu Liena could fully imagine Qin Jian's mood right now; the strong and overbearing Female Pope suddenly becoming so tender, who could withstand it?

Qin Jian felt a bit dizzy.

To him, the Bibi Dong before him had the vibe of a domineering CEO's gentle offensive...

He was completely unable to handle the situation before him, other than fainting... wait, why was his brain actually feeling a bit dizzy?

Hu Liena didn't need to look to know that Qin Jian's face was full of conflict, so she didn't wait for an answer, but instead walked around him, stood before her teacher, raised her head and said: "Teacher, after all, he and I are together now. Do you really want to be the third party?"

Bibi Dong said indifferently: "You can break up right now, then I won't be a third party."

Hu Liena's expression changed: "Teacher, how can you say such things so brazenly?"

Bibi Dong suddenly reached out and gently stroked Hu Liena's face: "Nana, your power was given by me, your status was given by me, one could even say that everything you have was given by me. Now, Teacher just wants a man she likes, can't you yield? Just consider it as repaying your teacher."

Hu Liena's eyes suddenly became somewhat dazed.

That's right... everything she had was given by her teacher; shouldn't she repay her?

Teacher likes Qin Jian, shouldn't she yield...

Bibi Dong saw her expression and thought to herself that there was a chance, so she hurriedly added fuel to the fire: "Nana, everything Teacher has will be yours in the future, whether it is the position of Pope or the Spirit Hall, it will all be passed to you. Teacher only wants a man, can you let go?"

She thought for a moment and continued to add fuel: "Qin Jian once said that love is giving and sacrifice. If you truly love him, you should let go, instead of holding onto him tightly..."

"I... I..."

Hu Liena stumbled back two steps, her mind a blank.

A solid chest supported her from behind, and a familiar scent drifted over from behind her.

Hu Liena's eyes immediately became clear.

As long as she thought about separating from Qin Jian, her heart felt as if it were being torn apart, so how could she let go?!

"Teacher..."

She suddenly raised her head, looked bravely at her teacher, and said: "I can give up being the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall. I don't need the position of Pope. Your teachings... your teachings..."

She felt a bit guilty, but she did not look away: "It is I who have failed your teachings, but no matter what, I will not use Qin Jian as repayment..."

"Teacher..."

She looked up, her expression earnest: "Love is giving, love is sacrifice, I understand, but you cannot hold such a big stick to beat me just to seek profit for yourself. Neither of us is willing to let go; we are both selfish... Loving him, being good to him, these are things I can do just as well."

"So, I will absolutely not yield!"

Hu Liena's gaze was firm and unwavering.

"Crackle, pop!"

Lightning in the void collided violently within the gazes of the two as they stared at each other...

"Ugh..."

But just as the atmosphere between the two became tense and ready to snap, with a volcanic eruption imminent the next moment, a low, slightly pained groan from the man diverted their attention.

The two turned their heads in unison, only to see Qin Jian suddenly clutching his head, his entire face drawn tight, looking very pained...

(End of chapter)