Chapter 321: Frantic Groping

**Boss Cutie**

"Nothing much, just chatting with my parents for a bit. I was worried my little sweetheart would be lonely in an empty room, so I hurried over to comfort her." Jiang Muye feigned a light tone, teasing her.

Leng Ruoli's face turned crimson at his words. She lowered her thick, dark lashes and shyly reached out to gently push Jiang Muye's shoulder. "I wasn't lonely in an empty room, and I don't need your comfort."

"Oh? But I need my baby to comfort me." Jiang Muye nuzzled against Leng Ruoli, kissing her beautiful face for all he was worth.

His kisses made Leng Ruoli giggle. Her brows and lashes curved, her slender white wrists rubbing Jiang Muye's neck as she rested her head on his shoulder. "Good, good, good. I'll hug you and comfort you."

Jiang Muye was pulled into Leng Ruoli's embrace, feeling their two hearts beating especially close together, and sensed a sweet taste of happiness.

He enjoyed it, holding Leng Ruoli tighter, the two of them immersed in a pink-bubble-like atmosphere.

Of course, Jiang Muye definitely could not resist the pleasant fragrance on Leng Ruoli's body and began madly taking liberties.

When Leng Ruoli discovered Jiang Muye's frenzied sneak attacks, she arched her back, laughing and dodging. "You're not tired today? Still have the stamina to keep attacking?"

Jiang Muye pinned Leng Ruoli down with full ambition, brimming with confidence. "That's nonsense and you know it. Of course I have stamina. When have I ever been drained dry by you?"

His teasing immediately made Leng Ruoli's ears turn red, her breath trembling, her shy and delicate appearance making Jiang Muye unable to resist taking big bites.

And so the room was filled with thick affection and tenderness, continuing without cease until it was completely quiet.

Afterward, the room was filled with pattering sounds, and Leng Ruoli's aggrieved little crying voice of complaint: "It's so late, hurry up and sleep, wuu, you bad man!"

***

The next day.

Early morning light had just risen, and the campus was bustling with activity.

A beautiful, slender figure walked out from the teaching building's door. She held books in her arms, and on her white wrist was a pretty crystal lavender bracelet.

Her long black hair draped over her shoulders. A light green dress particularly brought out her temperament, and her straight, slender legs descended the stairs lightly.

When she ran into a passing classmate, she said with a sweet smile, "Morning."

The classmate stared at her in surprise, and by the time she grasped the situation, she was already watching her nimble figure head down the stairs.

"What's up with Xia Xiran? She seems like a different person these past few days. Before, she never used to greet anyone casually."

"Right, she used to be pretty cold to everyone, but now she's approachable. Did something happen to her? I've noticed she's been studying really hard lately too."

However, the Xia Xiran being talked about was happily holding her books, about to head to the girls' dormitory, when she spotted a tall figure leaning against a tree.

His hands were in his pockets, and his eyes were burning as he looked at her.

The smile on Xia Xiran's face tightened.

She calmly and composedly walked right past, not giving him even a glance.

However, that tall figure gave her no chance to leave.

He instinctively blocked Xia Xiran's way, cutting off her path.

Xia Xiran's red lips parted in displeasure. "You're probably not thinking of harassing me, are you?"

"Not mistaking me for Jiang Muye anymore?" Yu Xi squinted, looking at Xia Xiran.

Xia Xiran retorted without mercy, "Jiang Muye and a scumbag like you are fundamentally different."

Yu Xi's black pupils suddenly constricted. Stubbornly, he gripped Xia Xiran's chin tightly, his handsome face slowly approaching. "Oh? But you were hugging me and crying for warmth before. Now you're quick to clear the relationship."

When Xia Xiran saw Yu Xi's face draw close, she felt nauseated.

With a loud smack, she fiercely slapped Yu Xi across the face.

Yu Xi stared at Xia Xiran in shock.

Xia Xiran, who had always been under his thumb, had always been meek and sentimental, never like this.

The current Xia Xiran was sharp-edged, with an arrogant pride deep in her bones.

Strong, stubborn, with a trace of Leng Ruoli in her.

Yu Xi glared fiercely at Xia Xiran, scolding her. "You dare hit me! Do you know what happens to those who cross me? Don't forget your dirty secrets are still in my hands!"

"I haven't forgotten." Xia Xiran raised her fair white neck, completely unyielding to Yu Xi's threat. She walked closer step by step, her gaze as sharp as a blade.

"If you want to expose me, then expose me. I'm not afraid!"

"You!" Yu Xi stared at Xia Xiran in astonishment.

How had Xia Xiran changed so suddenly?

In fact, Xia Xiran had been especially afraid of those scandals being exposed, but now she was completely going all out, not caring about them at all.

"That's your father!" Yu Xi emphasized again.

"I know!" Xia Xiran said viciously to Yu Xi. "He deserves it! Since he wanted to cheat, he has to pay the price. Even if you don't expose him, I'll go and punish my own kin for justice!"

Her gaze was very determined.

Yu Xi couldn't notice the slightest hint of deceit.

His eyes were full of shock.

Instead, Xia Xiran's finger jabbed fiercely at his chest. "Yu Xi, get as far away from me as you can. Before, I, Xia Xiran, was weak and you could push me around however you liked, but the me now is not the Xia Xiran of the past. If you want to make trouble, no way!"

She had already lost the person she loved most. What else did she have to fear losing?

Moreover, she had now come to a realization. Even if she thought of a way to keep Jiang Muye by her side, his heart wouldn't be with her.

Why should she keep entangling herself with Jiang Muye? In the end, neither of them would be happy.

And now she had a new goal: to study hard.

No love, but she had friendship.

She still had a group of close girlfriends around her, supporting her when she was at her most difficult.

Besides, she was going to become a postdoc! Why did she have to be love-brained and delay her future? What she cared about now was getting into grad school.

Xia Xiran's behavior exceeded Yu Xi's expectations.

He still somewhat refused to believe Xia Xiran could change like this, and in an instant he felt unwilling to accept it.

Originally, Xia Xiran had been one of his biggest trump cards, but she had become a discarded card.

"You're just giving up on Jiang Muye like this? He's not what he used to be. If you lose him, you might regret it for the rest of your life." As Yu Xi continued trying to persuade Xia Xiran, she laughed.

"Forcing him would be what I'd regret for the rest of my life!" Xia Xiran pulled up the corner of her lips in displeasure. "Also, stay away from Jiang Muye. If you dare lay a hand on him, I, Xia Xiran, will be the first to come after you!"

The person she loved most was Jiang Muye.

She was giving up pursuing Jiang Muye.

But that didn't mean just anyone could bully Jiang Muye.

She had merely reined in her way of loving him. From open, blatant affection, she would shift to protecting him in secret.

If Yu Xi did the slightest thing to harm Jiang Muye, she would without hesitation destroy Yu Xi.

Even if it meant mutual destruction, burning the boats.