"Of course it’s to apologize to me, didn’t you see you made me angry? Shouldn’t you say you’re sorry?" Murong Wanwan said as if it were the most natural thing in the world.
Ye Xuan was at a loss for words, thinking to himself, I need to apologize for this, too? It was just a joke a moment ago, isn’t Princess Wanwan taking her princess syndrome a bit too seriously?
At that moment, Murong Wanwan was pouting, with tears swirling in her eyes, and a look about to cry, her tearful eyes twinkling as she looked at Ye Xuan.
To the unknowing, she looked as if she had suffered some tremendous grievance!
"Alright, alright, I apologize."
Seeing this, Ye Xuan felt a headache creeping and reluctantly began to apologize, "I’m sorry, Wanwan, I was wrong just now. I shouldn’t have teased you like that. You’re the bigger person, so please don’t take it to heart."
"Hmph! That apology didn’t have any sincerity."
Murong Wanwan pouted, letting out a small huff and then broke into a smile as she waved her hand, "But, I forgive you anyway, Mister!"
Ye Xuan inwardly sighed, this little lady, when she went mad, she was truly a fearless little devil! Just a moment ago she was crying like a helpless frail girl, and now she’s laughing, ah... women truly are born actors!
And I’ve been tricked again!
Seeing that Ye Xuan was silent, Murong Wanwan thought he was angry and cautiously said, "Brother Ye, you’re not mad at Wanwan, are you? You don’t really hate me, do you?"
A thought struck Ye Xuan, This little girl just dared to tease me and made me apologize, watch me tease you back!
Thinking this, Ye Xuan neither confirmed nor denied it and countered, "What do you think?"
"I think, you’re definitely mad at me and really dislike Wanwan."
Murong Wanwan drooped her head, her little face turning bitter as she said, "Otherwise, why didn’t you stay to play with me after I said so much to you, and just now, you pretended to ignore me the whole time! If you didn’t dislike me, you wouldn’t act ."
Seeing Murong Wanwan’s sinking mood, Ye Xuan couldn’t bring himself to tease her further and with a faint smile said, "Alright, stop putting yourself down; actually, sometimes you’re quite adorable, just a bit of princess syndrome and a tad spoiled and headstrong, but overall, you’re still a nice girl."
Murong Wanwan glanced at Ye Xuan and pursed her lips, "Tsch, spare me the sweet talk, trying to cheer me up. In your heart, you must think of me as a spoiled, unreasonable, overbearing princess with a serious case of princess syndrome, a terminal heavy patient. Am I right?"
Ye Xuan’s mouth twitched as a wave of embarrassment washed over him! This girl was quite self-aware, actually listing out so many of her own faults.
"That’s your own description, not mine," Ye Xuan said with a sheepish grin.
Murong lowered her head and said softly, "Brother Ye, actually, I wasn’t as a child, I used to be very well-behaved, but since I never had a mother from a young age, seeing other children with mothers while I had none, my personality gradually became aloof, not wanting to interact with others. Later, my dad took me back to the country and gave me all his love, never bearing to scold or punish me, and he would try by all means to satisfy whatever I coveted. Gradually, that’s how I became spoiled and self-centered, turning into a little witch that everyone despises!"
Hearing this, Ye Xuan felt a twinge of compassion, as Murong Wanwan’s background was similar to his own, having no mother from a young age and being spoiled by her father.
However, at least she had a father; Ye Xuan didn’t even know where his father was! In comparison, she was the more fortunate one.
Murong Wanwan lifted her head, gazing earnestly at Ye Xuan, "Brother Ye, I know I have a bad temper, and a capricious and unfriendly personality! I’m not asking for much, just hoping for a bit more understanding from you and not to simply view me as a bad girl."
Ye Xuan actually understood very well, it was normal for the loss of a mother at a young age to result in character flaws; he too was very reclusive and unwilling to interact with others when he was young.
After the later disappearance of his father, Ye Tianlong, his personality took a hit, otherwise, he wouldn’t have resorted to killing someone and fleeing for his life!
If it hadn’t been for meeting his master later on, who cultivated him with meticulous care, even Ye Xuan himself couldn’t predict what he would have become now.
Ye Xuan said softly, "Wanwan, I actually understand you. Growing up without a mother can indeed affect one psychologically. However, you still have a caring father, and you should feel fortunate about that, instead of letting your temperament spoil further."
"Big brother Ye, then... if I fix these flaws in me, will you like me?"
Murong Wanwan’s eyes shone brightly, full of hope as she gazed at Ye Xuan.
"Actually, you don’t need to change anything, just be the best version of yourself, and that’s enough."
Ye Xuan smiled and said, "If you became a goody two-shoes, then you wouldn’t be Murong Wanwan anymore. You are who you are because you’re different from others; you don’t need to change for anyone!"
Murong Wanwan nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite, and smiled sweetly, "But, I know Big brother Ye wouldn’t lie to me, so, I’ll just listen to you then."
Ye Xuan chuckled, ruffled Murong Wanwan’s hair, then turned his gaze back to the road ahead.
Just then, Ye Xuan suddenly noticed a silver-grey commercial van leaping into the rearview mirror.
His eyes narrowed slightly. He remembered this van; it had followed them all the way, already behind them on their way to Donglin Mountain, and now, it appeared again, obviously not a coincidence!
Ye Xuan felt a warning sign and instantly made a judgment: danger! This van was deliberately targeting them.
A cold gleam flashed through his eyes, and Ye Xuan turned his attention away, continuing to drive nonchalantly, ignoring and letting the van keep up.
But he quietly picked up speed, to test the other party!
The Porsche shot out like a bolt of lightning, and the van quickly disappeared from the rearview mirror.
However, after only a short while, the van appeared again, which was enough to indicate that the other party was also speeding up to follow!
Now Ye Xuan was certain that they were the target of the van; they were being watched.
As for whether the person being watched was Murong Wanwan or himself, it was still unclear.
"Wanwan, you need to be ready for anything in a moment and don’t you dare leave the car; there might be some danger," Ye Xuan said with a furrowed brow.
"Ah... Dangerous, what kind of danger?" Murong Wanwan’s face was full of confusion, still unaware that someone was following them.
"Because we are being followed," Ye Xuan stated plainly.
Upon hearing this, Murong Wanwan’s face changed, and she quickly turned to look back.
Suddenly, she saw the silver-grey van trailing behind their vehicle the entire way!