Chapter 164 (1/2)

Chapter 164: Unreasonable

”Agreed,” Jun Huang said with a nod. She got to her feet and fixed her sleeves. They made their way to Rong'er's room. It didn't take long for Rong'er to get the door.

Rong'er didn't notice Jun Huang at first because her eyes snapped to Nan Xun immediately. From Jun Huang and Nan Xun's expression, it didn't take a genius to figure out what they were here for.

”Rong'er has invited us out of kindness,” said Jun Huang. ”We didn't want to turn you down. However, I've been sick and couldn't take the strain such compet.i.tion would cause. For that I apologize.”

Nan Xun interpreted Rong'er's silence as her being upset. Rong'er struck him as someone who was eager to help. She had not done anything to offend them. Apologetically, Nan Xun said, ”Truly sorry for not taking your offer. How about this. The tournament is coming soon. Gentleman Feng and I can stay and watch you fight before leaving. We look forward to you coming out on top.”

If it had been Jun Huang who said those words, Rong'er would have argued. As it was, she didn't have a word of comeback. She was still disappointed, but before she could say anything, Nan Xun had dragged Jun Huang away, turning his back to her.

The inn was structured like a siheyuan – a courtyard surrounded by buildings on all four sides. The ground floor was the big dining hall. The upper floors were shaped like hollowed circles with rooms lining the hallway. Jun Huang and Nan Xun's room was right across from Rong'er's. They needed to walk half a circle to return to their room.

Rong'er's eyes bore into Jun Huang's back. Noticing the heated gaze, Jun Huang turned around and their eyes met. She blinked in confusion when she saw the anger in Rong'er's eyes.

Nan Xun felt a little jealous that Jun Huang kept turning around. He took Jun Huang's hand and quickened his pace.

Rong'er stared at them until they entered their room and shut the door. b.l.o.o.d.y sc.r.a.pes were left on her palms. Her eyes went dark as hatred grew in her heart. That Feng Baiyu must have been parading Nan Xun around to spite me, she thought. What a shameless man! How dare he keep Nan Xun to himself?

Realization dawned on her. Feng Baiyu must have been one of those sick men who desired other men! Nan Xun must have seen Feng Baiyu only as a friend, oblivious to his sordid thoughts!

Rong'er had made up her mind. She would fight Feng Baiyu in the tournament and taught him a lesson. Then she would tell Feng Baiyu to get the h.e.l.l away from Nan Xun.

An ugly smile pulled at her lips. She inhaled deeply to suppress her anger and jealousy. Once she was back to her room, she started planning how she should manipulate Feng Baiyu into accepting the challenge.

She knew Nan Xun must not know about this. She didn't want him to see how petty she could be. Even though she wanted to expose Feng Baiyu for the pretentious man he was in front of Nan Xun, she wasn't willing to damage her image in Nan Xun's heart.

Tomorrow, she would make her move.

Early in the morning, Nan Xun took the guards to the street to continue their search. He didn't want to miss Jun Hao because of his inaction. Seeing how tired Jun Huang had been the past two days, Nan Xun told her to stay in the inn.

Jun Huang was having breakfast on her own in the main hall when Rong'er showed up. She raised an eyebrow at Rong'er. She could feel the hostility radiating from this woman, but she still greeted her politely.

”Don't think I don't know what you're thinking, Feng Baiyu!” Rong'er declared without preamble.

What am I thinking? Jun Huang put down her bowl and chopsticks before letting out a quiet laugh. ”What do you mean? Are you still upset that I knocked into you yesterday?”

”Ha! Playing dumb isn't going to work!” Rong'er spat. ”Gentleman Nan Xun isn't here. Why are you still putting up a front? Do you think I haven't figured you out yet?”

Jun Huang's eyebrows jumped up. ”What's the matter? Has this gentleman unknowingly offended you again?”

Rong'er wanted nothing but to tear Jun Huang into pieces, but she knew she must control herself. If she had announced to the whole room that Jun Huang was into men, Nan Xun would be mocked along with Jun Huang. That would be unacceptable.

She took a deep breath to tamp down her anger. Leaning close to Jun Huang, she whispered in a voice that only Jun Huang could hear, ”You are into men and yet you shamelessly follow Nan Xun around. Don't you see how foul you are? Do you know how he will see you if I tell him you desire him?”

Now Jun Huang finally realized why Rong'er came to bother her so early in the morning. She supported her chin with a hand and looked at Rong'er with a smile. ”You're being unreasonable.”

Disgusted by her response, Rong'er backed away like Jun Huang was something repulsive.