Volume One, Chapter 115: Striking a Contrast.

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A man’s heartbreak and love can happen in an instant; just moments ago, his heart was like falling leaves, but now it feels as if withered branches have burst into spring.

It was as if spring had arrived. Li Changsheng said, “Then, can I invite you to Kyoto another day?”

Liuli lowered her head, her delicate face slightly flushed. “Isn’t that... too soon?”

“What’s too soon? Kyoto is so much fun. Since you’re at the Qingyun Sword Sect, you probably rarely get to go out. I’ll show you the splendid landscapes of our motherland.” Li Changsheng said happily.

“Okay... okay...” Liuli knew she was overthinking and her face turned even hotter.

After sitting for a while, Liuli said, “Let’s go back. I’m still a bit worried about Senior Sister. Although Brother Jiang Chen is here, I’m afraid that if she wakes up and attacks him, it could cause trouble.”

Li Changsheng agreed that her concern was reasonable.

They had already been out long enough; staying longer would probably make Jiang Chen angry. Besides, Shen Huaizhu was still unconscious. If she woke up and something happened, although Jiang Chen could probably stop her alone, it would surely cause a rift.

If discord arose between Longhu Mountain and the Qingyun Sword Sect, that would be a grave matter.

Moreover, Li Changsheng had already made full use of the opportunity Jiang Chen had provided.

He had finished asking Liuli; as long as she didn’t dislike him, everything could continue to develop in a positive direction.

At the hotel.

Shen Huaizhu’s face had mostly healed, but the awkward thing was that Jiang Chen’s hand was still resting on her cheek.

Just as Jiang Chen was about to withdraw his hand, Shen Huaizhu’s eyelashes fluttered and she opened her eyes. They met each other’s gaze...

Shen Huaizhu noticed Jiang Chen’s hand on her face.

Although Jiang Chen had struck her, one thing was one thing. Now, with his hand on her face, it looked as if he intended something improper.

“Right...”

Just as he was about to apologize, Shen Huaizhu suddenly said, “Are you going to hit me again?”

Her voice was soft, and her gaze no longer sharp as before.

Her eyes were full of warmth and gentleness, and her voice carried a haunting allure.

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“I... I’m not going to hit you. Your face was swollen, so I was just helping you recover. Please don’t misunderstand.” Jiang Chen touched his nose with his remaining hand.

Shen Huaizhu gripped Jiang Chen’s hand tighter. “Where are those two?”

“They went out to play. They should be back soon.” Jiang Chen said awkwardly.

Jiang Chen: “Earlier... when I hit you, it was really for a reason... you...”

Shen Huaizhu spoke softly, “I don’t blame you for hitting me. I deserved it. I was too proud and arrogant, so you had to take action...”

Jiang Chen: “You don’t blame me?”

Shen Huaizhu chuckled lightly, “I don’t blame you, but you have to promise me one thing!”

Jiang Chen cleared his throat, “What request?”

Shen Huaizhu’s face visibly flushed, as if she felt embarrassed to say what she was about to say.

“It’s just... could you hit me once more...”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chen was utterly stunned.

“What did you say?”

Jiang Chen suspected he misheard. How did this situation suddenly take such a strange turn? Logically, she should hate him and want to kill him after being beaten and temporarily disfigured, but after waking up, she still wanted him to hit her again?

“Could you... hit me once more? It’s okay if you don’t want to. I’m just... saying it.” Shen Huaizhu’s gentle words stirred ripples around Jiang Chen.

To be honest, Jiang Chen had never encountered a situation he didn’t know how to handle.

In the past, when dealing with other girls, his solutions were varied and effective, but this was the first time he faced something insoluble.

By all rights, Shen Huaizhu should hate him and want to kill him, yet her reaction was completely opposite!

At this moment, his hand was still on her face. The two of them looked extremely intimate.

If anyone saw them, they would definitely suspect something between them.

“I... I’ll check your shoulder first.” Jiang Chen said, trying to ease the awkwardness.

“You... you won’t hit me anymore?” Shen Huaizhu looked at Jiang Chen with a dazed little face, her eyes full of expectation.

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“I... I’ll go make some food first. You just sleep, okay!” Jiang Chen quickly withdrew his hand and awkwardly fled downstairs.

Shen Huaizhu blushed as she watched Jiang Chen’s retreating figure, reluctant to let him go. “He’s so amazing, so... handsome... and responsible too.”

Just as Jiang Chen went downstairs, he encountered the two who were coming up.

Li Changsheng stopped Jiang Chen. “So, is she still asleep?”

Jiang Chen stammered, “Uh... you guys go check for yourselves. I have something to do, so I’ll leave first.”

Li Changsheng looked puzzled. “What’s going on? This is really strange.”

Liuli was curious as well. “Let’s go up and see!”

When they went upstairs, they found that Shen Huaizhu’s face, once swollen like a pig’s head, had recovered well, but her cheeks were flushed red like ripe cherries for some unknown reason.

“Senior Sister, you’re finally awake. Please don’t be mad at Brother Jiang Chen. He only lost control because he was too angry. Let’s just call it even, okay?” Liuli quickly intervened to prevent Shen Huaizhu from losing control.

Li Changsheng also chimed in, “Exactly. Jiang Chen only acted out of concern for the safety of the people in the county. How about this: I’ll treat you to a meal, and we’ll put this matter behind us!”

Shen Huaizhu looked at them both in confusion. Liuli timidly asked, “Senior Sister, are you still very angry?”

Shen Huaizhu rubbed her face and said, “Why should I be angry? I was clearly in the wrong. I should be the one apologizing to Jiang Chen.”

Liuli: “???”

Li Changsheng: “!!!”

Liuli was shocked inside. “Is this still the proud Senior Sister I know? Shouldn’t she have woken up and immediately grabbed her sword to chop Jiang Chen to pieces? Why is she defending him and even admitting fault herself? Could she have been beaten silly?”

Li Changsheng’s mind was racing. A girl of great strength and high status was beaten for some reason and then fell in love with the person who hit her!

His mind was a mess, but in the end, he summed it up in two words: “Jiang Chen is awesome, a model man!”

Seeing the strange looks on the two, Shen Huaizhu said softly, “Junior Sister Liuli... could you help me find Brother Jiang Chen? I want to cook him a meal to make amends, or you could just tell me where he is and I’ll go find him myself!”