aircannonsinc Chapter 153 What is Love?
Chapter 153 What is Love?
Chapter 153 What is Love?
He was afraid to look at Xiao Xiao across from him.
I was afraid to see the disappointment on Xiao Xiao's face...
I'm afraid that because of this failed confession, I'll never be able to see Xiao Xiao again...
Although He Caitou was extremely nervous, his voice was unusually firm. Unconsciously, his hands clenched tightly, his dark face flushed, and large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead.
The entire venue fell silent. Among all the male trainees who had appeared, apart from Su Yu, only He Caitou had directly expressed his love to a girl during his introduction, showing unwavering devotion.
This situation is quite rare at present.
Just as He Caitou was still immersed in his own thoughts, a voice startled him awake.
"Hey, big guy, you're about to crash!" The sudden voice startled He Caitou, who was walking with his head down using the soul-guided thruster. He looked up and realized that he was about to bump into the girls.
The one who reminded him at the exit was Han Ruoruo.
"Ah! I'm sorry, I'm sorry." He Caitou hurriedly shut down the soul-guided thruster, his body swaying slightly. Fortunately, he had released a physical defense soul-guided shield. As long as the shield was still there, he wouldn't have fallen into the water, otherwise, it would have been hard to say.
If it weren't for nervousness, He Caitou, a level six Soul Master, wouldn't have acted this way. After all, He Caitou had undergone the Extreme Individual Soldier Program and had received special training from the academy in emotional control.
Looking at his dazed expression, Han Ruoruo felt a sudden surge of envy for some reason, and smiled, "Big guy, keep it up."
Han Ruoruo also has someone she likes. However, as she gets older, she may have met people who made her heart flutter, but those feelings have faded with time. Perhaps only this kind of pure love is what she longs for.
However, Su Yu knew that Han Ruoruo's story did not end there, and the story was still unfolding.
It seems that Han Ruoruo and Wang Yan are not that different in age...
Wang Yan is Yan Shaozhe's disciple, and Ma Xiaotao is also Yan Shaozhe's disciple. Strictly speaking, they are of the same generation, except that one became a teacher in the outer academy, while the other, with exceptional talent, went to the inner academy.
"Oh." Hearing Han Ruoruo's words, He Caitou subconsciously agreed, but then he realized what she meant, gave Han Ruoruo a deep look, and said, "Thank you."
The original novel mentioned that this "cheer up" saved Han Ruoruo's life, but Han Ruoruo's role in the story is basically nonexistent afterward. It's unclear whether it was omitted or forgotten...
What to do? What to do? This is so embarrassing! This guy...
Xiao Xiao's mind went completely blank at this moment. She hadn't expected He Caitou to be like this. She had imagined that it would be a romantic and wonderful blind date, but she never expected it to turn out like this.
In matters of love, Xiao Xiao and He Caitou are indeed novices, unlike Huo Yuhao, whose ultimate ice technique made Ma Xiaotao unable to leave him and whose ultimate ice technique won the heart of Ling Luochen.
If we're talking about who has the most romantic experience, it seems like none of them have much. The older generation, on the other hand, has experienced far too much. After all, even someone as honest and kind as Old Mu became a rather frivolous "gentleman" in his later years, and with a single step on the gas, he left Su Yu far behind...
"Ahem, one minute is up," Beibei reminded He Caitou from a distance.
"I understand." He Caitou took a deep breath, trying his best to calm himself down. Although Su Yu had told him a long time ago that this day would come, he never expected that this day would come so quickly.
Zhang Lexuan smiled and said, "Caitou, so you've chosen Xiao Xiao, right?"
"Mmm, mmm." He Caitou nodded repeatedly, then turned around and fled back to his water lily leaf.
"Xiao Xiao," Han Ruoruo called softly.
"Huh?" Xiao Xiao finally raised her head. Her fair face had turned the color of a tomato, while the radish was a dark reddish-black, and Xiao Xiao herself was completely red.
Looking at Xiao Xiao's shy expression, Han Ruoruo chuckled and said, "Little sister, don't be shy. Girls should be bolder! Especially when facing happiness, you should be brave enough to seize it. To be honest, that big black guy just now, his appearance and such, really doesn't match you."
Actually, Ling Luochen's words were problematic. Although He Caitou's skin was a bit dark, if He Caitou really regained his former identity, he might not be unworthy of Xiao Xiao.
After all, he was once the Crown Prince of the Sun Moon Empire, the heir apparent to the throne, Crown Prince Xu He!
If He Caitou were to truly revert to his former appearance, it would simply be that his skin is a bit darker, and his demeanor and looks would be exceptional in every aspect!
In this world, in this day and age, apart from Su Yu, practically no one has seen He Caitou's true face anymore.
"Huh?" Xiao Xiao's blush faded slightly, but her eyes showed some dissatisfaction. Just as she was about to defend herself, she heard Han Ruoruo continue.
"Although he may not be as good-looking as you, I can tell he's sincere and very persistent. Once a man like that has made up his mind, he won't change it. You'll be happy with him."
"Ah!" Xiao Xiao's words of protest caught in her throat, and she lowered her head shyly once more. But this time, a sweet feeling filled her heart.
Indeed, no matter what the future holds, you will all live out your lives peacefully at Shrek Academy. Your lives have always been very stable. Although you experienced the wars of the Sun Moon Empire in the future, you were still able to remain unscathed. The only regret is that you, the Seven Devils who lived in the same era as the protagonist, did not ascend to the God Realm together...
Looking at Xiao Xiao and He Caitou beside him, Su Yu smiled calmly. Perhaps this kind of life is what many people yearn for. If it weren't for the life he wanted, why would Su Yu go to all this trouble to travel around? Wouldn't it be better to just quietly stay with Wang Dong?
Indeed, you have a love that others envy: Beibei and Tang Ya, He Caitou and Xiao Xiao, Han Ruoruo and Wang Yan, and that senior and Hehua...
However, I cannot. I must face the God King who has mastered the Douluo World.
Tang San, the Sea God!
Asura God Tang San!
There's also Tang Hao, the master of this plane, and Ah Yin, as well as your brothers and sisters in the God Realm...
This path is ultimately fraught with difficulties. When I merged my forehead with the third eye of the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, and when you planned to attach half of Wang Dong'er's divine consciousness to the Three-Eyed Golden Lion, it was destined that I would walk a path of opposition to you in the future...
Perhaps, I will indeed face many difficulties in the Douluo Continent in the future, and the test you will give me will largely be in the Qiankun Wenqing Valley that you created. As long as Dong'er doesn't go there, even if I die, you can forget about letting Dong'er become Wu Tong!
Next, after many trainees, it was finally Xu Sanshi's turn to introduce himself. However, looking at Jiang Nannan's eyes, Su Yu knew that the matter was unlikely to succeed...
As expected, Xu Sanshi's plan backfired...
The process was extremely tragic, and it can be summarized as follows.
Finally, it was Xu Sanshi's turn to appear, but his expression was rather unpleasant. After all, in the previous round, Jiang Nannan had ruthlessly eliminated him. If Xiao Xiao had kindly given him a pass, he probably would have been eliminated immediately.
Many people might wonder why Wang Dong'er didn't leave a light on.
Because Su Yu knew that Dong'er had come only for him, and he had come only for Dong'er. Moreover, Xu Sanshi was not worthy of Dong'er leaving a light for him out of camaraderie. After all, He Caitou had helped Wang Dong find Su Yu before. As for Xu Sanshi, well, forget about him...
He still used the Xuanming Tortoise Shell Shield as a small boat. Stepping on the shield, he glided out. Strangely, the water surface under the Xuanming Tortoise Shell Shield did not have many ripples, as if the shield itself was one with the water.
As a water-attribute Soul Master, and with an incomplete version of the Xuanwu Martial Soul, if he can't control water, he really should apologize to his ancestors.
As Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan closed the distance, Jiang Nannan frowned slightly, turned her head away, and did not look at Xu Sanshi who was coming towards her. Obviously, she did not want to face Xu Sanshi. His relentless pursuit over the years had long exhausted the last bit of goodwill she had for him.
What still bothers her is the previous Continental Advanced Soul Master Tournament. She thought Xu Sanshi was seriously injured, and she kindly went to help him, only to find out that it was all an act by Bei Bei and Xu Sanshi, just to create an opportunity for Xu Sanshi to get close to her...
That time, Jiang Nannan felt an unprecedented humiliation. She felt like a prey lured into a trap by a hunter, walking step by step into the trap.
Finally, Xu Sanshi slowly stopped ten meters away from her.
"Nannan, I'm here again. I don't even know how many times I've confessed to you. My buddies all ask me how to pursue girls. I tell them that to pursue girls, you need to be bold, attentive, and thick-skinned. Especially thick-skinned, you absolutely must have that. As long as you put aside your pride and keep pursuing her, you'll always have a chance to succeed."
Hearing his words, some of the male trainees chuckled softly. But Xu Sanshi didn't laugh; his expression was serious.
These words may seem harmless at first glance, and are quite normal among boys, like the occasional joke between them. However, they should never be said in public, especially in front of girls.
These words are frivolous, and give off an even more frivolous impression...
"Nannan, I've liked you ever since I first saw you. I know I left a very bad impression on you. But we've known each other for so many years, from our teenage years to our youth, and right now. I believe you can see how I've treated you."
What I can tell you is that for you, I would give everything, even my life. I know that perhaps today's answer is no different from before. But I will still try, and I don't want to miss even the slightest chance. Nan Nan, can you open your heart, give me a crack, and I will give you a heart full of love and passion.
Xu Sanshi's original confession wasn't very passionate, but after hearing it, Su could only say that he had misled her. She had goosebumps all over her body, and he was telling her that this was bland.
At this moment, more than a minute has passed since Xu Sanshi left his original position, but no one has urged him to hurry up.
Those unaware of the truth are deliberately stalling for time, leaving only the two parties involved to grapple with their own internal struggles. From everyone's perspective, this is a dramatic and captivating story. But is that really the case?
Maybe it is, maybe it isn't...
If we have to set aside the facts, then everything is just what everyone and Xu Sanshi believe...
Jiang Nannan finally turned her head, and their eyes met. Jiang Nannan's eyes remained indifferent. When she glanced at Xu Sanshi's calm face, two lines of tears were sliding down his cheeks, and his eyes were turning red. Yet, her expression remained unchanged.
She knew very well how Xu Sanshi had treated her over the years. She also knew that Xu Sanshi's words just now were not just empty talk.
But why should I bother with it?
Is it really worth making such a fuss about what happened back then?
But the truth is, it really is worth arguing about!
Don't advise others to be virtuous if you haven't experienced their suffering. When everyone stands at what they believe to be their proper perspective, they all think their understanding must be correct. But how many people can see the bigger picture from the small details and understand the underlying reasons?
At this moment, more than a minute has passed since Xu Sanshi left his original position, but no one has urged him to hurry up.
Regardless of how the Sea God's Fate Blind Date Event was arranged, everyone was willing to wait for genuine affection. All eyes were fixed on Jiang Nannan, who stood ten meters away from Xu Sanshi.
But is this genuine affection truly mutual?
Jiang Nannan bit her lower lip lightly, looking at Xu Sanshi who was already in tears, and finally gave Xu Sanshi only a cold look in response.
After receiving Jiang Nannan's reply, Xu Sanshi smiled wryly.
"I see."
Xu Sanshi spread his arms and fell backward as if he had lost all his strength.
As he fell backward, his gaze remained fixed on Jiang Nannan, tears streaming down his face. His eyes held so much love, reluctance, and grievance.
Through mental probing, Su Yu wanted to know where the grievance came from when a girl rejected him after he pursued her.
Is this the legendary "I've made an effort, so the girl has to become my friend" kind of logic?
"Thump!"
When Xu Sanshi fell into the water, water splashed everywhere, and Xu Sanshi and his Xuanming Tortoise Shell Shield turned into a ball of black light and disappeared like lightning.
Here's a question for everyone: Does Xu Sanshi and Jiang Nannan's love align with your views on love?
This chapter is my personal interpretation, and I'd like to hear your opinions.
(End of this chapter)