144: Chapter 144 Farewell

Seven stunning girls.

They sat in a row, forming a beautiful sight.

So much so that a crowd of male onlookers around them turned to stare.

So many goddess-level girls; even having one of them would be a blessing accumulated over eight lifetimes, right?

Xiao Ran had thought that one day he would face such a scene!

But he never expected this scene to come so quickly!

Facing Lin Yaner's aggressive demeanor, Xiao Ran found it hard to speak of his troubles.

She didn't even believe his cancer, so what good would any further explanation do?

Xiao Ran looked at her indifferently and slowly said, "Lin Yaner, there are some things I have a reason for."

"Heh heh, a reason?! What kind of reason would make a person turn into a scumbag?!" Lin Yaner's chest rose and fell erratically, seemingly greatly angered by this statement.

"Lin Yaner, no matter what my reasons are, from beginning to end, I have never wronged you!" Xiao Ran exhaled as if in freezing air, his head slightly lowered, staring intently at Lin Yaner.

His words seemed to be filled with an insurmountable distance!

Clearly within reach, yet so far away!

"Slap!" Lin Yaner suddenly stood up and delivered a forceful slap.

Fortunately, Xiao Ran was already prepared and raised his hand to block the attack, which only landed on his arm.

The crisp sound immediately attracted the attention of a few onlookers.

"I've seen this guy! He was just hit before the concert started!"

"Holy crap! The female lead changed too! Second time's the charm!"

"Honestly, if I were slapped by such a beautiful woman, I wouldn't wash my face for a year!"

"..."

The girls behind, seeing Lin Yaner's action, instinctively wanted to step forward and stop her.

But recalling Xiao Ran's 'crimes,' they suppressed the urge in their hearts.

Let him suffer a little!

Especially Murong Lan, she even subconsciously looked at her delicate little hand.

As if the crisp touch from that afternoon still lingered on her palm!

Lin Yaner ignored the onlookers.

Her small mouth slightly open, her body leaning forward slightly, stretching her neck, her delicate body trembling slightly, she questioned:

"Xiao Ran, you said you never wronged me?"

Xiao Ran rubbed his stinging arm, four vivid red handprints faintly visible.

"Lin Yaner, you've hit me, you should have calmed down now, right!" Xiao Ran said helplessly.

"Xiao Ran! Don't avoid it! Answer my question!" Lin Yaner glared, giving him no chance to evade.

Looking at Lin Yaner's relentless appearance, Xiao Ran felt a hint of regret.

He regretted provoking her, turning her, who was originally a good girl, into this state!

"Lin Yaner, how have I wronged you?" Xiao Ran slowly spoke.

"How have you wronged me? You played with the feelings of so many of us, and you ask how you've wronged me?" Lin Yaner almost laughed in anger.

She just wanted a reasonable explanation.

But he replied, 'How have I wronged you?'

Not only Lin Yaner, but the other girls who heard the conversation also had a hint of self-mockery flash in their eyes.

If Xiao Ran maintained this attitude, they would truly be disappointed!

Xiao Ran did not avoid their gazes but met them one by one.

"Yaner, A Lan... ask yourselves, during our relationship, did I ever mistreat you?" Xiao Ran posed his question.

Aside from being unable to be with them forever, he had a clear conscience in all other aspects!

His meticulous care, his careful protection, his wholehearted devotion!

None of it was fake!

Lin Yaner stretched her neck, seemingly a little agitated, her lips trembling slightly.

She seemed to want to say something but swallowed it back down.

Indeed.

During their brief time together, Xiao Ran had indeed never wronged her.

He hadn't even taken advantage of her!

The only times things went a little further, it was she who had forced herself upon him!

But he was like a poison!

An addictive poison!

She was deeply poisoned and couldn't heal herself!

The only cure!

It was only him!

His scent! His body! His blood! Everything about him!

"Xiao Ran! You shouldn't have provoked me! Now I can't leave you!" Lin Yaner's voice was sharp, and she met his gaze with eyes full of spring longing.

"Lin Yaner, whether you can leave me or not is your business, but you need to know, we have already broken up!"

"But! You've kissed me all over! Seen me all over! Touched me all over! What am I supposed to do now! I can't leave you! Don't you know!"

Lin Yaner's words were shocking, her voice a little hoarse, tears already welling in her eyes.

"Whoa!"

The information contained in her words was nothing short of a tidal wave.

Not only did the pupils of his other ex-girlfriends shrink, but even the onlookers pounded their chests in frustration!

"What a beast! The girl has done so much for him! And he still refuses to be with her!"

"Why don't I meet such a good girl!"

"I'm going to kill him! Don't stop me!"

"Go ahead, I'll push you!"

"..."

Xiao Ran was instantly dumbfounded, his brain temporarily frozen!

He hadn't expected Lin Yaner to say such outrageous things in public!

Wasn't she a girl? Didn't she care about her reputation?

Look at the expressions of the other girls, their mouths wide open, big enough to stuff a sausage in!

Lu Yiyi covered her small mouth, secretly tugging at her clothes, and asked incredulously:

"Yaner! You... when did you and him..."

Lu Yiyi didn't think Lin Yaner was lying; she naturally knew her best friend!

Murong Lan's expression also grew increasingly unpleasant!

Initially, she had thought Xiao Ran was merely promiscuous, not someone who would harm a girl's body.

Unexpectedly, Lin Yaner's words once again shattered her perception of Xiao Ran!

"Heh heh! As expected of a scumbag!" Murong Lan spat out coldly, her pretty face full of disdain.

Undeniably, she had always loved him.

Even now, it was still true!

But the perfect Brother Xiao Ran she loved seemed to have become unrecognizable!

It seemed everything could not go back to how it was!

She suddenly felt a bit fortunate!

Fortunate that she hadn't fallen into Xiao Ran's clutches before discovering his wicked schemes!

Otherwise, she would probably end up like Lin Yaner!

Searching the world for him, clinging to him, wanting to be his woman at all costs!

The more Murong Lan thought about it, the more restless she became; she felt increasingly uncomfortable!

She even felt a little scared.

She was afraid of hearing more and more negative information about Xiao Ran!

She also stood up, looking at Xiao Ran with disgust, her tone icy:

"Xiao Ran! I, Murong Lan, was blind! To have fallen for a hypocrite like you back then! I can't stand it anymore! Whoever wants to stay with him, go ahead! Farewell!"

After Murong Lan finished speaking, she tossed her beautiful hair and walked away from Liang Shiqing's side.

Leaving behind only a faint, disappearing silhouette as she merged into the crowd.

Xiao Ran stood rooted to the spot, helplessly rubbing his forehead.

The misunderstanding had now grown so large, almost to an insoluble point!

He glanced at the tearful girl in front of him and said somewhat dejectedly, "Lin Yaner, are you satisfied?"

"No! I'm not satisfied! Brother Xiao Ran! You still haven't agreed to be with me!"

Lin Yaner's red lips were slightly parted, and fine, glistening tears hung from her eyelashes, gleaming white.

"Lin Yaner, can we talk about this after the concert, okay!" Xiao Ran pleaded.

If things continued like this, he would probably be in the news tomorrow!

He had even thought of the headline!

"Shocking! Hypocritical college student, abandons wife and children..."

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