Xu Chenghao had a puzzled look on his face, completely bewildered by this series of actions. “What are you guys talking about?”
Ruan Chenxuan thought that Jing Yicheng was trying to frame him and make him take the blame. He turned his head sharply towards Jing Yicheng and angrily asked, “So now President Jing refuses to admit it? Do you really think you’ve done all these things without leaving any clues behind?”
Jing Yicheng: “The same words apply to you, President Ruan. Do you really think no one knows what you’ve been up to?”
Ruan Chenxuan sneered: “Then why don’t you explain? Back when An Rouyu was engaged to Xu Chenghao, you desperately pursued her. But why did you give up and started cooperating with your former rival as soon as the engagement was called off?”
Jing Yicheng retorted: “That’s nothing compared to you anxiously inquiring about An Rouyu’s whereabouts a few days ago. And now you’ve come to ask Xu Chenghao if he likes men!”
Ruan Chenxuan: “That’s because I found out about your plan and wanted to tell Xu Chenghao. Jing Yicheng, don’t try to turn the tables on me. You stormed in here and started a fight just to stop me from speaking further, didn’t you?”
Jing Yicheng: “I think you’re the one trying to turn the tables, aren’t you the creepy one who stalks Xu Chenghao, watching his videos and photos every day?”
Ruan Chenxuan: “And you don’t do the same? I’m afraid you even installed cameras in his bathroom!”
Jing Yicheng: “Even if I did, it wouldn’t be as shameless as you, moving in downstairs under the guise of looking for a girlfriend!”
Ruan Chenxuan: “You still live upstairs!.”
Jing Yicheng defended himself: “I only moved because you were there. When I warned you, you didn’t move either, did you?”
Ruan Chenxuan: “I didn’t move because I was monitoring you!”
Jing Yicheng: “You’re talking nonsense! You’re clearly using the opportunity to get closer to Xu Chenghao. I’m the one keeping an eye on you.”
“…”
Xu Chenghao stood in the middle, watching the two argue. He went from being shocked at the beginning to speechless, and then he transitioned into a state of amusement, feeling like he was on an emotional roller coaster.
At first, he actually thought both of them liked him, but after listening carefully, he realized that this whole confrontational scene was probably just a misunderstanding combined with wishful thinking on their part. It was just ridiculous.
Xu Chenghao hugged his little yellow duck flower pot, feeling like their argument had nothing to do with him. He silently turned around, preparing to leave.
“Where are you going?” Jing Yicheng and Ruan Chenxuan turned their heads at the same time, speaking in unison.
Xu Chenghao’s footstep, which had just been taken, froze in place, and he could only helplessly turn back to face them: “Do I really have to watch you argue? You can continue without me. I’m leaving.”
Saying this, Xu Chenghao turned around to leave, but Jing Yicheng quickly stepped forward and grabbed him: “No, today you must take a stand.”
“Hey, hey, hey, little yellow duck!!” Xu Chenghao’s arm was loosened by Jing Yicheng, almost causing him to drop the flower pot. Jing Yicheng hurriedly reached out and stabilized the bottom of the pot, handing it back to him. “It’s okay.”
“Watch your words! Can you not be so rude!” Xu Chenghao became a little unhappy. He smacked Jing Yicheng’s hand off his arm and threatened while lifting the little yellow duck flower pot.
Jing Yicheng: “…My bad.”
Only then did Xu Chenghao let him go. While hugging the little yellow duck flower pot, he asked, “What did you say just now? How should I take a stand? Should I praise one of you for arguing more impressively? Or should I compliment the things you’ve done, saying they’re fantastic and not at all annoying or perverted?”
Jing Yicheng also knew he was in the wrong and said in a low voice, “No, it’s about making you take a stand on who to believe.”
Ruan Chenxuan’s gaze also turned toward Xu Chenghao, reminding him: “President Jing, who’s always been unruly, is willing to admit his mistake to President Xu off the cuff. President Xu, I believe you should know that details reveal a person’s true intentions.”
Jing Yicheng sneered: “I’ve always respected people, provided they are worthy in my eyes. For example, it’s not necessarily true for President Ruan.”
Ruan Chenxuan gritted his teeth: “I think President Jing should take a look at himself before judging others.”
Jing Yicheng: “You…”
“Stop!” Seeing the two about to argue again, Xu Chenghao quickly interrupted them, feeling speechless. “Both of you are so foolishly identical. The idea that you like me is just your own delusional fantasy. Do you know who you both really like? It’s An Rouyu. You’re not interested in me at all. So stop saying such nonsense and making fun of yourselves in the future!”
Ruan Chenxuan calmly said, “I believe in evidence.”
Jing Yicheng: “I don’t believe there could be so many coincidences.”
Xu Chenghao: “……”
Xu Chenghao almost couldn’t catch his breath in one go. After closing his eyes and calming himself for two seconds, he gave up talking to these two idiots directly: “Alright, there’s no need to argue. I think you two are quite suitable for each other. Just make do and get along.”
Jing Yicheng subconsciously glanced at Ruan Chenxuan’s grumpy face and immediately shifted his gaze with disdain: “I’d rather make do with you than be with him.”
Ruan Chenxuan seized the opportunity: “You admitted it!”
Jing Yicheng sneered: “What? Do you want to spend a good night with me?”
Ruan Chenxuan: “……”
He fell silent.
In this comparison, Xu Chenghao appeared much better than a certain lunatic. He was humble, polite, a gentleman with a graceful appearance, and had a good height and long legs.
Ruan Chenxuan secretly rolled his eyes at Jing Yicheng. The more he disliked Jing Yicheng, the more he found Xu Chenghao attractive. And then… for some reason, he felt like Xu Chenghao’s gaze started emitting a purple light…
Ruan Chenxuan widened his eyes, making sure he wasn’t mistaken. It seemed like there was something purple glowing above Xu Chenghao’s head, surrounding him with a radiant aura. Not only did it complement his fair skin and elegant temperament, but it also made him look even more handsome.
Ruan Chenxuan had never seen anyone emit a purple light before, let alone someone who looked so good doing it…
“What are you looking at?” Jing Yicheng suddenly interrupted, blocking his line of sight and hiding Xu Chenghao behind him. “You claim you don’t have any weird thoughts, but your eyeballs almost popped out just now!”
Ruan Chenxuan snapped back to reality, feeling like he might be going crazy. How could he see someone glowing purple? Who glows purple?
Thinking about it, Ruan Chenxuan subconsciously glanced at Xu Chenghao again. The young man was standing behind Jing Yicheng, holding a flowerpot shaped like a little yellow duck and looking at him in surprise, with no trace of the purple light that Ruan Chenxuan had just seen…
“Still watching!” Jing Yicheng exclaimed angrily, grabbing his collar. “Aren’t you satisfied with the beating?”
Ruan Chenxuan reluctantly regained his focus and forcefully shook off Jing Yicheng’s hand. “Didn’t President Jing just say he doesn’t like Xu Chenghao? Why is he so concerned about him now when I’m around?”
“I just hate you taking away anything from my side, no matter the reason, I hate it!” As Jing Yicheng said this, his eyes turned dark and cold, and his refracted gaze felt like sharp blades cutting through one’s skin, icy and chilling.
Ruan Chenxuan stared back at him, his hand slowly forming a fist by his side.
The natural enmity between the two made them harbor hatred and resentment regardless of the time and place. The atmosphere around them changed drastically with their actions.
Seeing that a major clash was about to happen, Xu Chenghao rubbed his temples with a headache. His initial idea was thwarted again, so he could only pull Jing Yicheng’s arm and unclench his fists for him. “We can’t fight anymore. If you end up in the hospital, you won’t be able to eat spicy food for at least half a month. Have you thought about what to do with the deformed chili peppers? Do you want me to give them to someone else?”
“No!” Jing Yicheng immediately abandoned Ruan Chenxuan and turned to him. “I’m not seriously injured, and the doctor didn’t tell me to avoid anything.”
Ruan Chenxuan chimed in coolly: “They did. I already said I don’t believe you.”
Jing Yicheng: “…”
He really disliked Ruan Chenxuan!!!
Helplessly, Xu Chenghao glanced at Ruan Chenxuan and gestured to wrap things up. “Alright, from now on, let’s drop the topic. Go back and rest if you need to, or continue working if you have to. Don’t waste any more time here, alright? Disperse, disperse.”
After saying that, Xu Chenghao pushed Jing Yicheng towards his car, intending to separate the two quickly.
Watching their departing figures, Ruan Chenxuan suddenly felt a tinge of jealousy and unwillingness and shouted, “Xu Chenghao!”
Xu Chenghao halted his steps and turned to look at him: “Huh?”
Ruan Chenxuan asked, “Do you choose to believe in Jing Yicheng?”
Xu Chenghao glanced at Jing Yicheng and shook his head suddenly: “I’ve said it before, none of you like me. That’s just a conclusion you’ve excessively imagined, so I don’t trust anyone.”
Ruan Chenxuan didn’t know why, but in a moment of impulsiveness, he said, “What if it’s true? Whom would you choose to believe?”
Jing Yicheng also turned to look at Xu Chenghao with a nervous expression.
Xu Chenghao felt that this question was baseless, but apparently, these two were trying to compare something using this question… Why did they have to rely on him to determine who was better?
Sighing, Xu Chenghao suddenly pointed to the greenhouse: “Sorry, I only have farming in my heart!”
Both of them: “…”
This answer was so flawless that it rendered the scene momentarily silent.
After a while, Jing Yicheng asked, “So, you don’t intend to find someone to help you with farming?”
Xu Chenghao raised the little yellow duck flowerpot: “I have a the little yellow duck.”
Jing Yicheng: “…”
Xu Chenghao completely dominated the scene, looking pleased, “Any more questions?”
Both of them looked at him in silence.
Xu Chenghao: “Very good, if there are no more questions, let’s each go home. Goodbye!”
Xu Chenghao waved his hand at Ruan Chenxuan and warned Jing Yicheng: “I’ve confiscated your little yellow duck pillow. Once you’ve healed, I’ll return it to you. Depending on how many days you’re injured, that’s how many days you’ll be without it. Deal with it yourself!”
Jing Yicheng could only abandon the idea of fighting: “I’ll take a ride in your car.”
“What about your car?”
“I’ll have someone tow it away.”
“Is it damaged?”
“No, but Ruan Chenxuan is blocking it, and he won’t let it go easily.”
The topic dissipated in the wind. Upon hearing the last few sentences, Ruan Chenxuan sneered coldly. To avoid disappointing Jing Yicheng, he directly let go of his four tires and drew a turtle pattern on them before kicking them hard and driving away.
There was still a hint of jealousy…
Although Xu Chenghao said he wouldn’t believe in anyone and only cared about farming, he still drove away with Jing Yicheng. He was still concerned about Jing Yicheng’s well-being, even involving him in farming and the little yellow duck!
Ruan Chenxuan had nothing! He was the loser!
It was the first time Ruan Chenxuan had lost to Jing Yicheng. The unwillingness in his heart was a hundred, a thousand, even ten thousand times stronger than losing to anyone else! He refused to accept it! He didn’t want to admit defeat!
The author has something to say: The three items to be a winner in life: chili peppers, a little yellow duck, and the gay king’s halo! You deserve to have them!
T/N: This has got to be my favorite chapter so far~ You’ve all been missed 🥰 Hope you have a great week!
