Chapter 306: Chapter 313: It’s Su Dajia! (First update)
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No one expected that Yang Zhen would just leave without considering his own face, as if Gan Bailin’s sarcastic mockery had been directed at a rock.
Everyone was gawking at Yang Zhen, astonished beyond words, their feelings a mixture of confusion and bewilderment.
This situation… was unprecedented!
Under normal circumstances, an individual wouldn’t easily tolerate such ridicule, even if it was just a single derogatory remark or a provocative glance. But Yang Zhen, despite the mockery he experienced, didn’t express any anger. On the contrary, he even gave Gan Bailin a smile.
Could it be that Yang Zhen was a fool? Couldn’t he see that everyone present was ridiculing him?
As everyone watched Yang Zhen about to leave, a crisp voice rang out: “Young
Master Yang, hold on!”
Upon hearing this voice, everyone went on guard, quickly refocusing and adopting polite facial expressions.
Even Gan Bailin, who had been intimidating and gloomy just a moment before, now turned into a modest and well-mannered man. He turned towards the newcomer with a surprised, yet cheerful laugh and said, “Miss Yan Hua, I didn’t expect you to come in person. I apologize for my previous behaviour.” The newcomer was likewise a young woman, of plain appearance. Yet she bore a wholly distinct aura: scholarly and mysterious, radiating an elderly scholar’s calmness, despite being just a young woman in her twenties.
One other difference was that this young woman, known as Miss Yan Hua, had come out from the bell tower.
Cai’er and Wei’er promptly became serious, the proud expressions quickly disappearing from their faces as they respectfully bowed to Miss Yan Hua, saying in unison, “Sister Yan Hua!”
Yan Hua nodded in acknowledgement, but completely ignored Gan Bailin. She looked at Yang Zhen with a strange expression and asked, “Young Master, before you go, could you spare a moment to have a word with me?” Upon hearing her voice, Xue Zonglin was completely shocked and rooted to the spot, not responding to Yang Zhen’s pull.
Yang Zhen turned back in surprise, Xue Zonglin stuttered into his ear at high speed, “Mis…Miss Yan Hua is a mentor and friend to Su Dajia, their talents are equal. Some even say that Su Dajia’s rapid rise is somewhat related to Miss Yan…Yan Hua.”
This information surprised Yang Zhen, who then turned to look at Yan Hua
with an odd expression.
Miss Yan Hua’s voice was pleasant to listen to, and Yang Zhen didn’t judge her based on her appearance. There were many unassuming, yet extremely influential figures in this world. Anyone who underestimated others might end up severely underestimating them.
Gan Bailin, who was still standing akwardly, was a perfect example!
Yang Zhen looked at Miss Yan Hua curiously and asked, “I don’t seem to know you, and given your current status, there’s no need for you to talk to a nobody like me. I’m in a hurry to get to the Forbidden Land of Life. So, what do you want from me?”
Upon hearing the words “Forbidden Land of Life,” everyone was taken aback, including Gan Bailin, who’s look of confusion disappeared, his face going through rapid changes.
A spark of interest flashed in Miss Yan Hua’s eyes, she nodded and said, “No wonder, I had a question before, but after hearing Young Master Yang mention the Forbidden Land of Life, I no longer have that question.”
Yang Zhen exclaimed, “What does your question have to do with the Forbidden Land of Life?”
Yan Hua smiled and said, “I was just going to ask why you could dismiss Gan Bailin’s sarcasm so easily, but now it seems, there’s no need for that question!” The crowd was baffled, wondering why she no longer needed to ask. They still had the question: why did Miss Yan Hua no longer have any queries after exchanging a few inexplicable words with Yang Zhen?
Xue Zonglin looked at Yang Zhen with a horrified expression, he turned pale again and exclaimed, “Brother Yang, why would you want to go to the Forbidden Land of Life, a place of certain death? Not even the most powerful elders dare to venture there. Why – why are you so determined to go there?” Hearing this, the crowd suddenly understood.
Certain death!
Yang Zhen was apparently so desperate that he wanted to go to the forbidden land, so why would he care about Gan Bailin’s sarcasm and mockery?
Gan Bailin also came to his senses, looking at Yang Zhen with a strange expression. He scoffed, “So you’re a madman, claiming you’re going to the Forbidden Land of Life! Talking nonsense to a person like you is beneath me!’ Upon speaking, Gan Bailin’s face once again assumed an erudite expression. To Miss Yang Hua, he asked, “Miss Yan Hua, now that the notice has concluded, when might I enter the Bell Tower to see Su Dajia?”
Miss Yan Hua turned a steady eye on Gan Bailin, her face as serene as an ancient well, betraying no emotion. However, when she turned to Yang Zhen, her face was overflowing with humour. She questioned with a mingling of curiosity and oddness, “Brother Yang, would you be willing to sit in the Bell Tower?”
“In the Bell Tower… mmm for mother’s…”
Xue Zonglin clutched Yang Zhen’s mouth tightly and hastily said to Miss Yan Hua, “Miss Yan Hua, Brother Yang Kang was just telling me that he hoped one day he would be able to enter the Bell Tower to appreciate Su Dajia’s unparalleled beauty and elegance. Since Miss Yan Hua extended the invitation, he…he…it’s unlikely he would refuse!”
Despite his words, the surrounding crowd gasped in shock, staring dumbfoundedly at Yang Zhen.
What the hell was he trying to say just now?
He doesn’t want to go?
For mother’s sake, is there anyone in Tieling City who wouldn’t want to enter the Bell Tower?
Everyone looked at Yang Zhen with strange faces, all wishing they could strangle Xue Zonglin. If only they could have let Yang Zhen speak on his own! What did he do to deserve being personally invited by Miss Yan Hua with these bastards around?
At that moment, Yang Zhen once again spoke, as if seeking his demise, curiously asking, “I wonder what Miss Yan Hua sees in me that she would personally extend an invitation?”
A gasp surged through the crowd!
All present were thunderstruck, staring at Yang Zhen as they cursed in their hearts.
“Disgraceful! This is completely outrageous! Yang Kang’s vanity is beyond belief, uttering such arrogant words!”
“This…this Yang Kang is truly a prodigy in seeking his own doom!
“What about him could Miss Yan Hua possibly find attractive?”
“How arrogant must he be to ask such a question?
A crowd of people berated Yang Zhen, but he paid no heed, grinning at Yan Hua, his smiling face provoking a heavy silence among the crowd.
Everyone looked at Yang Zhen with puzzled eyes, then at Miss Yan Hua. Their strange smirks only added to their confusion.
Could the two be exchanging some cryptic message?
Seeing the tense aura building at the front of the Bell Tower, everyone began to grow uneasy, their eyes fixed on Yang Zhen and Miss Yan Hua.
Could it be, that Miss Yan Hua would really announce to such a crowd, just what it was she found attractive about Yang Zhen?
After a moment, Yan Hua just shook her head with a smile.
Seeing Yan Hua shook her head, everyone suddenly breathed a sigh of relief. Malignant grins of satisfaction spread across their faces, as they slowly turned to look at Yang Zhen.
But just then, Miss Yan Hua suddenly spoke, “It’s not me who sees something in you; it’s Su Dajia who does.’
What?
The faces of all present immediately turned green. It was as if they could hear the sound of their own hearts breaking. Frozen, they stared blankly at Yang Zhen, unsure of what had just happened.
What? Su Dajia… she…. she’s interested in Yang Zhen? How could this be possible?