Chapter 204: Chapter 0204: The January Promise_1
Liu Ruomei dropped Zhang Bin off and drove back to her own villa, where she found herself unable to calm down. She just sat on the sofa in a daze, still immersed in the stunning sword strike that Zhang Bin had executed.
When Liu Ruolan got home from work, she immediately asked, "Sister, where did you take Chen Junheng today?"
"I took Chen Junheng sightseeing today? Did I?" A look of confusion appeared on Liu Ruomei’s face. "Today, my brother-in-law and I did something truly earth-shattering..."
Her face animated with excitement, she recounted how Zhang Bin had effortlessly killed the Qingyun Sect Leader, Zhu Yuanwu, with his Sword Control. She concluded, "Sis, you have no idea how imposing and powerful brother-in-law was today. That sword strike... it was so magical, so fast, both terrifying and dazzling to the extreme. I can’t get it out of my head."
"Has Xiao Bin really become that powerful? No wonder he told me I could focus on making money without worrying about anything," Liu Ruolan exclaimed, both shocked and elated.
"Yes! Now that brother-in-law is so powerful, he’s practically a master of the Golden Core Realm, standing at the world’s peak. What’s more, he has a senior brother, Zhang Kai, who can also use Sword Control, and the powerful Taiqing Sect backing him. Who would dare to bully him now?" Liu Ruomei said excitedly.
Liu Ruolan nodded, but her face revealed a worried expression as she asked seriously, "Sister, tell me honestly. Have you fallen in love with your brother-in-law?"
"No, no, of course not! How could I possibly fall in love with my brother-in-law?"
Liu Ruomei instantly became flustered, her face panic-stricken.
"If you haven’t fallen for him, then how could you completely forget about Chen Junheng, not giving him a second thought? Have you forgotten you were supposed to take him sightseeing today? And remember, he’s an ordinary person with no fighting ability, yet he was willing to risk his life to protect you. Weren’t you moved by that? How could you, after learning you’d wronged and misunderstood him, not even apologize and instead ignore him completely?" Liu Ruolan asked sternly.
"I... I... I just don’t have the face to see him. I don’t know what to do, so I didn’t contact him," Liu Ruomei stammered evasively.
"Is running away useful?" Liu Ruolan said. "I feel like you don’t appreciate what you have. Chen Junheng is a truly good man. Apart from not being as powerful as your brother-in-law, he’s not inferior in any other way. A man like that is rare in this world; finding someone like him is harder than ascending to the heavens. If you don’t seize this opportunity, you will surely regret it later."
"How can he compare to my brother-in-law? Brother-in-law is the bright moon in the sky, while he’s just a firefly on the ground," Liu Ruomei retorted, unconvinced.
"You’re blindly idolizing your brother-in-law," Liu Ruolan said with heartfelt disapproval. "Hacking skills, can your brother-in-law compare to him? He is the king of the Virtual World, supreme over all. To the nation, the Rabbit King is more important than your brother-in-law. Besides, his chess skills are incredible, something your brother-in-law can’t match. It shows he’s exceptionally intelligent; perhaps he even has a photographic memory."
"Sis, let me tell you, no one in this world can compare to brother-in-law. If he wanted to, he could just study hard and instantly become a master hacker or a chess grandmaster. Chen Junheng is no match for him," Liu Ruomei argued righteously.
"Do you really know what Chen Junheng is capable of? You’ve only known him for a day, haven’t you?" Liu Ruolan said seriously. "Never blindly idolize anyone. In this world, no one is invincible, and no one can claim to be smarter than everyone else, not even your brother-in-law. I think you should contact Chen Junheng right now. Apologize to him, ask how he’s doing, and see if there’s still a chance to continue your relationship."
"This... alright, I’ll contact him."
Liu Ruomei reluctantly took out her phone. Since she didn’t actually have the Rabbit King’s number, she just started shouting into her phone, "Rabbit King, where are you now? Are you okay? I misunderstood you today, I’m sorry..."
Meanwhile, Zhang Bin had just finished refining the True Essence Pill. He didn’t rush to take it, deciding instead to wait until his spiritual power was fully restored, as the effect would be greatest then. He had used the Flying Sword earlier that day, consuming most of his spiritual power and Special Ability, and he still hadn’t recovered. Of course, he had Tutu monitoring Liu Ruomei the whole time, waiting for her to contact him. Now that she finally had, it felt as though he’d been waiting a century.
So, he answered irritably, "I’ve already returned to Qingshan County."
"Oh," Liu Ruomei said. "When do you plan to go back? I’ll see you off."
"When I go back is none of your business. I’ll make my own arrangements. Is there anything else? If not, then goodbye," Zhang Bin said.
This is bad, the Rabbit King is really angry, Liu Ruolan, who was listening nearby, muttered to herself. She immediately jumped up, snatched Liu Ruomei’s phone, and said, "Rabbit King, this is Liu Ruolan. My little sister doesn’t know any better. I’m so sorry for what happened today, please don’t be angry. Tomorrow, I’ll have her apologize to you in person, and we can all have a meal together. I’ll invite Zhang Bin as well. How about that?"
"No need for an apology. Her imagination is too wild, willing to kill gods and buddhas who get in her way. It’s just her nature; it can’t be changed," Zhang Bin said. "I have some special business to attend to in Qingshan County, so I’ll probably be here for about a month. Once I’m done, I’ll contact you for a meal before I leave."
"That works. I’ll have my sister contact you then," Liu Ruolan said.
After a few more pleasantries, Zhang Bin hung up.
He had finally bought himself a month. By then, a brand-new Chen Junheng would emerge, one who would absolutely stun Liu Ruomei and make her fall helplessly in love with him.
Liu Ruolan, however, sighed deeply and looked at Liu Ruomei. "You’re just brainless, aren’t you? Would it have killed you to apologize earlier? He wouldn’t have been so angry, and he might have even forgiven you by now."
"Why do I need his forgiveness? I don’t care," Liu Ruomei said with a pout.
"You really are heartless. He was so good to you, even risking his life, and after you wronged and misunderstood him, you still have this attitude," Liu Ruolan said, pained.
It’s not that I’m heartless, it’s just that my brother-in-law is too dazzling! He’s captured all my attention, and I can’t forget him. I have no interest in any other man! Liu Ruomei retorted sadly in her heart, tears welling in her eyes.
"Since Chen Junheng is staying for a month, you should contact him from time to time just to say hello. You’d do that much even for an ordinary friend who came to visit. It’s just common courtesy, you know?" Liu Ruolan said.