Chapter 41: Because I Like You

He was thoroughly enraged.

Whether it was the Dragon Emperor Pearl being snatched away by Su Chen, or the Incomplete Jade Pendant being taken, it was all because his own strength was inferior to Su Chen's.

He could still find a reason to convince himself.

But the Incomplete Jade Pendant that he failed to win at auction—after Su Chen acquired it at a high price, he turned around and sent someone to give it to Xiao Ruoyu in front of everyone; what was the meaning of this?

Is it a slap in the face?

Is it a second humiliation?

"You stinking hooligan, what are you doing? Move aside quickly!"

Seeing Ye Fan being so despicable and shameless, Xia Qingxue immediately frowned and scolded.

She had already grown utterly disgusted with Ye Fan's stinking, shameless personality.

However, just as she wanted to push aside Ye Fan who was blocking the way in front, she discovered that Ye Fan was as motionless as a mountain, firmly blocking their path like a giant rock.

How did this guy's strength become so powerful?

Seeing this, Xia Qingxue's expression could not help but change.

"Scram!" Ye Fan said in a low shout.

"Sister Ruoyu, this stinking hooligan actually dared to curse me." Hearing Ye Fan's threat, Xia Qingxue said angrily.

"Get out of the way!"

Seeing Xia Qingxue being bullied, Xiao Ruoyu's willow eyebrows stood upright, a cold glint carried in her voice, and a vast aura suddenly erupted, enveloping Ye Fan like a howling gale.

Bang!

Although Ye Fan tried his best to resist, he was still pushed back several meters, the blood in his body surging, his face flushed, and he nearly spat out blood.

"Stinking hooligan, consider yourself lucky today; if I meet you next time, I will beat you until your teeth are scattered all over the floor."

Xia Qingxue waved her pink fists, made a face at Ye Fan, and left while hugging Xiao Ruoyu, huffing with anger.

Ye Fan wiped away the trace of blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth, his gaze fixed firmly on Xiao Ruoyu, his eyes scarlet, like a mad wild dog.

Unfortunately, at this moment, Xiao Ruoyu could not be bothered to pay him any mind and left directly.

Watching Xiao Ruoyu's graceful back, Ye Fan's expression grew even gloomier, his fists clenched tight, a heart-wrenching pain coming from his chest, his hatred reaching the heavens!

"Trash will always be trash!"

Su Mei'er, who was to the side, looked at Ye Fan's miserable appearance and mocked: "Still dreaming of defying the heavens and changing your fate, it is simply wishful thinking!"

Afterwards, she took lotus steps to catch up with Xiao Ruoyu and the other.

Only Ye Fan was left alone, standing blankly in place.

His fists gripped tighter and tighter, his knuckles turning pale, his nails digging into his flesh, and bright red blood dripped down his palms.

"Ah...!!!"

Ye Fan suddenly roared toward the sky, the veins on his forehead bulging, his whole body exuding a dense murderous intent.

At this moment, he was like a bloodthirsty demon waiting to devour people, terrifying to behold!

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Inside the "Wu" character private room.

Chu Yanran, Xia Qingxue, and Su Mei'er had left the room at some unknown time, leaving only Su Chen and Xiao Ruoyu in the large room.

"Miss Xiao, please sit!"

Seeing Xiao Ruoyu standing before him, looking somewhat restless, Su Chen invited her with a smile.

Hearing this, Xiao Ruoyu's expression was slightly complex, her gaze fixed on the incomplete Jade Pendant in her hand, as if she were hesitating about something.

After a long while, she bit her silver teeth, hesitated for a moment, and finally sat down, a faint crimson flush appearing on her beautiful face.

"Thank you." She parted her red lips and said softly.

She discovered that she could not quite understand Su Chen.

Clearly looking to be only around twenty years old, quite a bit younger than her, yet he possessed a maturity and steadiness that surpassed his age.

Especially his overbearing and tough attitude, as if he did not take anyone seriously, which made him even more unfathomable.

While she was sizing up Su Chen, Su Chen was also sizing her up.

A beautiful face, exquisite features combined together, could be called perfect; her skin was whiter than snow, her soft black hair draped over her shoulders, and a pair of autumn-water eyes were lively and cunning, just like a fairy descending to the mortal world.

She was wearing a pale yellow long dress, which set off her exquisite curves, her long and shapely legs exposed, fair and round, full of vitality.

Especially the lines of her long, straight legs were enough to stir the deepest fantasies of every man.

Her figure was tall and slender, delicate and fragile, yet her chest was full and her buttocks were perky, which could be called perfect, making men drool with envy.

The special temperament she possessed was something other girls did not have.

Even without makeup, it was hard to hide her beauty that could topple cities.

At this moment, Xiao Ruoyu was full of charm, enough to drive all men crazy.

Su Chen, who had lived two lives, also secretly swallowed his saliva, the desires in his heart stirring.

"Miss Xiao is too polite, it is only right." Su Chen smiled, showing his teeth.

"Young Master Su, why did you give such a precious Jade Pendant to me?" Xiao Ruoyu pursed her thin lips and asked.

She was very curious; Su Chen had absolutely no connection with her, the two had not even spoken a word before this, let alone him giving her a Jade Pendant worth one billion Superior Spirit Stones.

Su Chen was slightly startled, his smile gradually fading.

After a long while, he looked up at Xiao Ruoyu's pretty face and said with a sincere tone: "Because I like you."

Xiao Ruoyu's water-bright eyes widened slightly, and she looked at Su Chen with some astonishment.

"Could this be what is called a confession?"

Xiao Ruoyu muttered to herself in her heart, then shook her head, feeling it was utterly absurd.

Previously, Su Chen did not even know her, so how could he possibly like her.

"Regardless, thank you for your deep affection, but I am sorry, I cannot accept it," she said, politely refusing.

After speaking, she handed the incomplete Jade Pendant in her hand to Su Chen, her pretty face filled with determination.

Although she felt some reluctance in her heart, one should not accept a reward without merit; she could not accept such a precious gift from Su Chen for no reason.

Hearing this, Su Chen's expression remained calm; he was not surprised, as he had long anticipated such an outcome.

He did not take the Jade Pendant from Xiao Ruoyu's hand, but instead waved his hand and said indifferently, "Miss Xiao, do not be in such a hurry to refuse me."

Seeing this, Xiao Ruoyu's willow-leaf brows furrowed slightly, her expression carrying a trace of displeasure.

In her view, Su Chen was toying with her.

After all, she and Su Chen were neither related nor close; for him to inexplicably like her after only a few chance encounters was truly too absurd and hard to believe.

Su Chen, as if having guessed her thoughts, spoke again: "Miss Xiao, let me explain slowly first."

"Some rumors regarding the internal affairs of your Xiao Family have reached my ears; you and your younger brother Xiao Tiancheng are currently vying for the position of Young Master of the Xiao Family. Although your father is secretly supporting you from behind the scenes, the vast majority of the Xiao Family's collateral branches favor Xiao Tiancheng."

"Miss Xiao, am I wrong?"

Su Chen's words made Xiao Ruoyu's expression turn to surprise; she had not expected Su Chen to be so well-informed about the Xiao Family.

However, she still did not relent or agree to Su Chen's pursuit.

Su Chen did not mind her reaction and continued with a smile: "Miss Xiao should understand that your current situation in the Xiao Family is extremely perilous; Xiao Tiancheng wants to kill you as quickly as possible."

"And as the Young Master of the Su Family, I should naturally take a woman from a top-tier family of equal standing as my primary wife."

"The two of us are currently unmarried; isn't this a match made in heaven?"

As he spoke, Su Chen stood up from his chair and stared down at Xiao Ruoyu's pretty face.

Feeling Su Chen's gaze, Xiao Ruoyu's face turned completely red; she never expected that Su Chen would actually say such things.

She bit her lip tightly with her pearly teeth, lowered her head, and remained silent.

(End of this chapter)