"So many resources!"
Han Xue was so excited that she didn't care about maintaining her graceful image; she ran over to Xu Ran, waving her delicate arms, and cheered happily in front of him.
Free from danger and having made a fortune, how could she not be thrilled?
"You really don't want any? Why don't you pick a few?" Han Xue said, reluctantly stretching out her hand. Each Storage Ring was worth a fortune, with three from Douhuangs and one from Hong Chen, the Young Master of the Hong Family, they were incredibly wealthy.
What surprised her even more was Xia Mang's Storage Ring – the wealth inside was even greater than Hong Chen's?
She had never seen such treasures before. In her family, she also received resources on a monthly basis, and compared to others in the family her share wasn't small, but it was nothing compared to those super-strong individuals; it was simply not on the same level.
"I don't want them. I'm giving them all to you. Take good care of them. Keep what you can use for yourself, and feel free to give what you can't use to the family or auction off. You have the right to dispose of these things," Xu Ran shook his head.
"Well, if you insist. But don't regret it later. If I really take them, don't think about getting them back, okay? You should think it through first," Han Xue huffed coyly, no longer polite, and stuffed the Storage Rings into her chest pocket, giving Xu Ran quite an eyeful in that moment.
Han Xue certainly had a great figure, with a slender body, plump where it should be and slim where it should be.
"What are you staring at? You're not allowed to look."
Han Xue noticed Xu Ran's gaze, her face flushed red, and she spat lightly.
Xu Ran's fiery gaze made her feel weak all over. To her, his bold stare was a match for Hong Chen, but Xu Ran wasn't one to commit all manner of evils for the sake of women.
Otherwise, right here, right now, he could…
Han Xue's thoughts veered off again. She didn't even understand how come ever since Xu Ran arrived, she found herself often lost in thoughts, even considering things she would have never imagined before.
"I didn't see anything."
Han Xue dressed very conservatively, covering her entire body with a long dress; it would be strange if he could see anything inside it. Of course, if he used certain methods, he certainly could see, but not many things in this world could block his vision, let alone mere fabric. However, Xu Ran would never resort to such lewd tactics; he might be lecherous, but not that depraved.
Moreover, using those methods too often, Xu Ran feared he would become numb to the sight of women afterward.
Sometimes it's better to have some self-restraint.
Even the best things won't excite you anymore if you see too much of them. If that happened, even with no physical issues, he would be emotionally and aesthetically castrated, which was something Xu Ran could not stand. Generally, he would not resort to things like x-ray vision unless he couldn't help it.
"You clearly looked," Han Xue complained. This guy had just been eyeing her so lewdly, and now he was denying it?
"Then what did I see?" Xu Ran asked with a crooked smile.
"Of course, it's my..."
Han Xue couldn't finish her sentence, her head lowered as she looked at her full, firm chest; she could never actually say that word.
"Hmph. Whoever looked knows it in their heart, big pervert, no different from Hong Chen," Han Xue huffed, folding her arms across her chest and spoke in a very girlish manner.
"Who would have thought the Second Miss could be like this? It's really rare to see."
"The miss is indeed a match made in heaven with that gentleman. Such a powerful man; if our Han Family can establish a good relationship with him, we can benefit greatly."
The members of the Han Family's protective squad were all watching Han Xue in astonishment. Han Xue had always been known for her very tranquil personality, which some might even describe as icy, with a warm heart beneath her cool exterior. They had never seen Miss Han Xue display such a playful side before; perhaps this facet had only been seen when Han Xue was a child.
They were very grateful to Xu Ran, the man who saved her life.
If Xu Ran could end up with Han Xue, they would definitely support it.
"Xu Ran, don't you dare bully my little sister," suddenly, a voice that surprised everyone except Xu Ran rang out. It was Han Yue, along with Xin Lan, who had only just arrived.
Both women gave Xu Ran a resentful glance, harboring some complaints in their hearts.
Watching Xu Ran flirt with another girl, helpless to do anything about it, no amount of open-mindedness could settle their moods. Any normal woman encountering such a situation would probably have grabbed a knife already, yet they had to marvel at how well Xu Ran had trained them to be obedient. At most, they only felt a little bit of discomfort, which wouldn't affect their relationship with him.
Speaking of which, watching Xu Ran holding hands with Han Xue, hugging her, and even exchanging playful banter filled Han Yue and Xin Lan with envy.
Previously, they had watched with amusement. They never thought Xu Ran would be able to make such a highly self-regarding and aloof girl fall for him so quickly, and at such a startling pace.
Xu Ran's approach was so swift it left people dumbfounded.
Keep in mind, Han Xue was still unaware of Xu Ran's real identity, so had she really fallen for him in just this short encounter?
Han Yue knew very well how high her younger sister's standards were, and yet her proud sister had her heart deceived so swiftly. If they hadn't appeared, who knows, maybe even Han Xue's virtue might be in peril shortly. After all, there was a carriage nearby, which fit one of Xu Ran's favored settings perfectly.
"Sister?"
Han Xue, with her eyes wide open in surprise, watched as Han Yue and Xin Lan approached together.
Shouldn't her sister be at Canaan Academy right now? Why was she here? And how was it such a coincidence? Moreover, it seemed her sister also knew this man. What was their relationship? Han Xue had always missed her sister, but now, she really didn't want to see her—or, rather, she didn't want to see her in this place.
"Young Miss?"
Han Chong and the others recognized Han Yue and quickly saluted in greeting.
At the same time, they were also speculating about the relationship between Han Yue and Xu Ran.
Holy shit!
They suddenly sensed something out of the ordinary.
Why had such a young and powerful individual suddenly come to their aid? Surely, this young powerful individual had a close connection with the Young Miss. Then why would the Second Miss...
Could it be...
Everyone involuntarily swallowed. The view of three such stunning beauties with amazing figures standing together was a visual feast, not to mention two of them were the Misses of the Han Family.
A blessing shared by all?
Everyone vaguely understood this point, though they didn't dare to speak recklessly about it.
They were so envious that they were nearly drooling. To have such celestial women, an ordinary person would be fortunate to have even one – as if their ancestral graves were billowing with blue smoke. Why could there be such a great disparity between people?