Chapter 129 – Why!
“Wang Jun, why are you being so generous today! Are you trying to pursue Tang Lian, so you’re willing to spend so much!”
After the boy shyly spoke, another girl standing beside him teased and revealed Wang Jun’s intentions.
They had all been companions training for two years and understood each other’s thoughts very well. Wang Jun wanted to pursue Tang Lian. Wang Jun didn’t refute this, his cheeks just turned redder. He then looked at Tang Lian expectantly, wanting to see her thoughts!
Wang Jun didn’t have any feelings for Tang Lian at first. Initially, he only knew that she was the beloved daughter the sect leader had just found, who had suffered greatly outside. He felt a little sympathy for her, and then continued to train, wanting to become stronger. As an outer disciple of the Tang Sect, he didn’t have the good fortune of Tang Lian, being born directly into a direct family within the Tang Sect, able to obtain things that everyone else dreamed of without having to struggle. Bearing the surname Tang was the wish of every outer disciple of the Tang Sect.
However, while training with Tang Lian, Wang Jun felt he was completely wrong. Tang Lian wasn’t just lucky; she was extremely hardworking! Even when others went back to sleep at night, Tang Lian was still practicing, sweating profusely. She never stopped even when injured, always diligent, like a tireless bee. Since she was willing to put in the effort, she naturally reaped sweet rewards. Such a Tang Lian was undoubtedly the most captivating presence, causing Wang Jun to involuntarily cast his gaze upon her. As the time he spent looking at her grew longer, he developed different feelings for Tang Lian.
Finally, when they were in a desperate situation in the Seven Absolutes Mountain Valley, Wang Jun was forced to face his feelings. He liked Tang Lian. Now, looking at Tang Lian’s face again, Wang Jun couldn’t help himself and wanted to express his feelings. Among his peers, he was definitely the strongest. Even if Tang Lian was very formidable, Wang Jun believed he wouldn’t be far behind. He could definitely surpass that person who was far away in another land and let Tang Lian discover his good qualities! Even if it meant marrying into her family, he wanted to be with Tang Lian.
“Sorry, I still need to continue training.”
However, just as Wang Jun’s innocent young heart began to blossom, Tang Lian, who was about to leave, directly refused without any hesitation after hearing this explanation. Tang Lian was not unaware of Wang Jun’s display of affection. In fact, many of the younger boys in the Tang Sect harbored thoughts of pursuing her. However, since she already had someone she had made an agreement with, she could not accept the attentions of other men. She could be friends, but a relationship beyond friendship was definitely not possible. This was because her feelings were not that cheap. Not even able to persist.
The beginning of their fated connection was when Gu Qingheng discovered her first.
“Tang Lian, Wang Jun is also quite handsome. This kind of appearance makes many women yearn for him! Why would you reject him? Are you doing this for that little brat who’s been separated from you for two years? What’s so great about him that he can’t even compare to Wang Jun?”
“Qingheng is not a little brat, and he is very capable! Zitan, if you continue to speak like this, I will no longer speak to you.”
Subsequently, as Wang Jun was feeling disappointed, the other girl who had spoken earlier once again spoke up for Wang Jun. However, when she belittled Gu Qingheng in her words, Tang Lian’s expression immediately darkened, and her mood clearly worsened. Her Brother Qingheng was not someone others could trample on casually! Even a companion they had trained with for two years couldn’t!
“Alright, alright, I’m doing this for your own good! I’m sorry, I won’t say it again. Don’t take it to heart.”
Seeing Tang Lian’s serious demeanor, Zitan didn’t say anything further. After finishing what she had to say, she shrugged at Wang Jun, indicating that she couldn’t do anything either. Tang Lian was like a stubborn mule, very devoted to her little lover whom she hadn’t seen in two years, and it wasn’t something they could interfere with halfway. Even she was curious about how that boy had charmed Tang Lian into being so devoted… It was truly rare! After all, Tang Lian was the sect leader’s daughter; what kind of man couldn’t she have! She insisted on staying loyal to just one person.
“Sister Lian’er!”
“Brother Qingheng, why are you here!”
Just as Tang Lian was getting angry at her companion for speaking like that, Gu Qingheng’s voice suddenly echoed, making her think she was hallucinating from missing him too much. Now, she was in the Tang Sect. Her Brother Qingheng should be far away in Yang Family Village, Lian Town, and absolutely couldn’t be here. She didn’t know when the two of them would be able to meet. That darn matchmaker, they were tormenting the two of them too much!
However, upon seeing Gu Qingheng truly appear before her, Tang Lian’s face showed disbelief. After pinching her thigh hard, the pain immediately shot to her brain, making her believe it was real. Gu Qingheng had really come to find her! Thinking of this, Tang Lian immediately, excitedly, rushed towards him. After two years of separation since they last met, in this state of excitement, Tang Lian didn’t want to overthink things. Now, she just wanted to hug Gu Qingheng properly!
Such a bold move immediately astonished the onlookers who had not yet left. Even Tang Haocang, who had been smiling jovially, saw it and his smile froze. He immediately felt his old face blush with shame. His daughter was too inconsiderate of the occasion! Although he thought highly of Gu Qingheng, his son-in-law, there were still other people present at this moment. If this got out, what kind of reputation would it create!
Meanwhile, Zitan, who was curious about who Gu Qingheng was, finally saw him in person. Looking at his cute face and his understated yet perfect attire, although he was still young, he would surely be remarkable in the future. Moreover, unlike the group of them who were skilled in martial arts, Gu Qingheng exuded an aura of scholarly refinement that could not be concealed. He was like a warm and beautiful piece of jade, making people like him more the longer they looked. No wonder Tang Lian cherished this little lover so much; now it seemed… he was indeed a treasure!
It had to be said that Gu Qingheng’s prior effort in tidying himself up had not been in vain; he had earned many impression points in front of Tang Lian’s companions. If it were his usual appearance, although not bad, it was still less impressive than this. Such a result was a fortunate accident.
As he reached out to catch the lunging Tang Lian, Gu Qingheng’s heart was also very excited. After the man named Wang Jun spoke, a surge of anger immediately rose in his heart, but the accompanying emotion was also a lack of confidence… Two years was enough to change many things. Just like his own changes, which were unimaginable two years ago. What if Sister Lian no longer liked him?
While Gu Qingheng was in turmoil, Tang Lian’s direct rejection of Wang Jun afterwards was like a shot of adrenaline, making Gu Qingheng immediately full of confidence. He was overthinking things! As long as Sister Lian hadn’t forgotten him, any difficulty was simply not an issue!
“Hearing that the Tang Sect was in trouble this time, I was a little worried and came along with my brother-in-law… Also, I wanted to see you.”
“You didn’t even notify me in advance, so I didn’t even dress up much today!”
“Sister Lian’er, you’re already beautiful enough. If you dressed up any further, I think… you would be like a celestial being descending to earth.”
“You’re annoying~”
“Cough, cough, daughter, mind the occasion.”
As Gu Qingheng and Tang Lian were exchanging overly affectionate words, due to his status as a brother-in-law, Gu Yu kept getting goosebumps all over his body, and he didn’t dare to interrupt the two of them thoughtlessly. If he interrupted now, his brother-in-law would trouble him again later! It was difficult enough for him to get some peace and quiet!
However, Tang Haocang was different. He coughed twice at this moment, wanting the two of them to separate quickly. Although he was somewhat pleased with Gu Qingheng, his future son-in-law, it was still not appropriate for them to be so intimate, especially since the man and woman were unmarried. Compared to Tang Lian, who had lived in the Gu family for a while and had accepted many modern ideas and behaviors spread by Gu Yu, her sect leader father still held traditional ancient views and strongly disapproved of Tang Lian and Gu Qingheng’s intimate behavior.
Tang Lian also realized this at this moment and didn’t say anything further. Blushing, she released her arm from around Gu Qingheng. Gu Qingheng also turned red, and then stood obediently with Tang Lian, wanting to perform better in front of his father-in-law. This way, he could marry his Sister Lian’er home sooner. Seeing his beloved daughter’s desire to talk to Gu Qingheng, Tang Haocang silently sighed in his heart that a daughter would grow up and leave. It would be better for him not to be the bad guy and prevent the feelings between these two children. The four words “imperial court important minister” previously spoken by Gu Yu were also very effective, causing Tang Haocang to no longer view Gu Qingheng as just a foolish boy. Instead, he saw him as a future son-in-law candidate with infinite potential and a capable assistant who could help the Tang Sect prosper.
“Tang Lian, is this the person you chose?”
While everyone was talking, Wang Jun, who had been forgotten in the corner, spoke again. He was unconvinced. Why! The man whom Tang Lian was tightly embracing had merely appeared before Tang Lian first. If he had appeared first, things wouldn’t have developed this way! Although angry, Wang Jun also knew his own status and did not directly attack Gu Qingheng, but rather wanted to ask for an explanation. Where did he fall short compared to Gu Qingheng!
“Yes! In this life, I will only marry Brother Qingheng, and no one can break our relationship.”
“I will not give up on Sister Lian’er either. No matter who the other party is, they cannot stop us from continuing our journey together.”
However, compared to Wang Jun’s unwillingness, the words of Gu Qingheng and Tang Lian were even firmer. The hands they were secretly holding transmitted warmth to each other, making both of them feel warm in their hearts.
