Chapter 88: Seize the Flower While It Blooms

"What do you want?" Wu Feng clenched her teeth, watching Qian Ran warily.

Damn it!

She knew that scoundrel Qian Ran wouldn't agree so easily! He already had plenty of girls around him.

"I'm never going to be with you." Wu Feng pouted in frustration. She had little interest in boys, except maybe if Ning Tian somehow became one.

"Then, forget it. Once Ning Tian comes back, I'll ask her out on a date. She shouldn't say no, right?" Qian Ran smiled. He wasn't worried about Wu Feng's refusal; she had no choice. Was he really playing the villain here?

"You're threatening me? You have plenty of women already, so why insist on me?" Wu Feng glared at him, her red eyes full of fury. There were plenty of pretty girls in Class One. If Qian Ran wanted to, he could have his pick.

"So many girls want to be associated with Qian Ran."

"This is different. My nature is such that the more resistance there is, the more I enjoy it."

Wu Feng was especially appealing due to her resistance, which only fueled Qian Ran's desire to conquer.

"I'm never giving myself to you." Wu Feng blushed, determined to keep her chastity, especially if she wanted a future with Ning Tian.

"That's fine. Besides that, let me do as I please." Qian Ran's eyes gleamed with agreement.

Winning Wu Feng over all at once would be impossible, but he relished the idea of gradually drawing her in.

She had a fiery personality, but how long could she hold out?

"Fine!"

"Just don't go overboard, or I won't agree to anything!"

Wu Feng felt like crying. What a mess.

But thinking of Ning Tian, she had no choice.

Ning Tian was already infatuated with Qian Ran, even without being in a relationship. If Qian Ran asked her out, she might end up giving him everything.

Imagining Ning Tian marked by Qian Ran's affection, Wu Feng shivered.

"Don't worry; I'm a gentleman." Qian Ran smiled faintly.

Ning Tian and Wu Feng were practically delivering themselves to him.

Wu Feng was so naive to fall for it so easily.

"Like I'd believe that." Wu Feng scowled at his polite smile, feeling uneasy about the control he now held over her.

She didn't know what Qian Ran planned to do, but if he crossed the line, she'd run. She wouldn't let herself be taken advantage of.

"I won't come looking for you daily; I don't have that kind of time. But when I do call you, you'll need to be available." Qian Ran pondered. He had little time to waste wooing Wu Feng.

With her conflicting feelings already working against her, he could take his time without needing constant contact.

If he sought her too often, she'd definitely find a way to avoid him, which would be counterproductive.

Although he could threaten Wu Feng, he never intended to cause unnecessary trouble by ratting her out.

"Deal!" Wu Feng huffed, relieved yet slightly annoyed. Did he find her less attractive than Xiao Xiao? Although Xiao Xiao was indeed pretty and had twin martial souls, Wu Feng didn't think herself inferior.

"What are you talking to Wu Feng about?" Wang Dong'er, noticing Qian Ran and Wu Feng whispering, rolled her eyes. With so many pretty girls in class now, she doubted Qian Ran could restrain himself.

Although Xiao Xiao felt a twinge of jealousy, she stayed obedient. She knew Qian Ran was a flirt, but as long as he cared about her, she didn't mind too much.

"Oh, just discussing her clan. I'm curious about the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."

"Really?" Wang Dong'er pouted, unconvinced. Wu Feng's expressions had been intense, hinting at something deeper.

"Of course. Why would I lie?"

"Qian Ran-brother, when will you be with me?" Xiao Xiao tugged on Qian Ran's sleeve, her big eyes looking at him innocently, her voice barely a whisper.

Although pure in nature, she wasn't clueless.

Qian Ran often went with Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan to the villa, and she often overheard odd sounds from the neighboring room.

She was rather conservative and hadn't thought of advancing her relationship with Qian Ran so soon.

However, seeing Tang Ya and Jiang Nannan so close to Qian Ran, and Wang Dong'er sharing a dorm with him, Xiao Xiao felt that her bond with Qian Ran was lacking.

She had pondered this for a while, and with new, attractive girls now surrounding him, her anxiety had only intensified.

"Huh?"

Qian Ran was taken aback.

When had Xiao Xiao gotten so bold?

"Xiao Xiao, you're still young…" Qian Ran gently embraced her, inhaling the faint milky scent on her, and spoke tenderly.

Time was precious, and he understood Xiao Xiao's value.

A beautiful, young girl like Xiao Xiao was in her golden years, radiating sweetness. Though often tempted, he didn't want to hurt her for his own desires.

"But, Qian Ran-brother, you're already close with Sister Tang Ya and Sister Jiang Nannan…"

"I don't want to wait any longer."

Xiao Xiao's eyes filled with resolve.

She didn't want to keep waiting indefinitely. The longer she waited, the more afraid she was of losing him.

"Alright. If you've really thought this through, I'll pick the right moment." Qian Ran hesitated briefly before realizing that what Xiao Xiao needed was a sense of security and reassurance.

Understanding this, he felt no more reservations.

"Seize the flower while it blooms."

(End of Chapter)