Chapter 33 Reasons
After sharing her insights, Zhang Lexuan leaned back in her chair and crossed her arms.
Her already slender and perfect figure was made even more striking by her unintentional movements.
Unfortunately, the only boy present was lost in thought and had no interest in watching.
'Sigh, this woman is really hard to fool.'
'Even if you only give her a brief hint, she can still follow the right line of thought.'
'This is difficult...'
Just as Ning Huan was struggling with this, Zhang Lexuan took the initiative to make concessions.
"Judging from your expression, you probably can't reveal any more inside information, so let's leave this matter here."
As soon as she finished speaking, she leaned forward, tightly gripped a handkerchief, and wiped the beads of sweat that had unconsciously trickled down the former's forehead.
Her words and actions are very considerate and gentle, which makes people like her even more.
"Now I'm more curious about why you brought up the topic just now?"
"In my opinion, it would be more in your interest to pretend you know nothing and wait for me to leave on my own."
"You surely understand the principle of sitting on the sidelines and watching the tigers fight, right?"
"Forehead..."
Ning Huan hesitated for a moment upon hearing this.
Looking at the woman in front of him, whose smiling yet unquestionable attitude gave him the unsettling feeling that his little schemes had been seen through.
Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?
"Um?"
Upon hearing this, Zhang Lexuan blinked, her interest immediately piqued.
"Tell me a lie first."
"Your background is so pitiful, and the way you looked just now was truly heartbreaking. I couldn't bear to continue using you..."
"And what about the truth?"
"..."
"..."
Silence is the Cambridge of dawn...
"What's wrong? Is it hard to say?"
"No, it's not that. I'm mainly afraid of getting beaten up."
"Hmph, you dare to scheme against me to my face, what are you afraid of?"
Zhang Lexuan chuckled softly, her attitude enigmatic, leaving no trace of unease.
"Speak, and I won't lay a hand on you."
"Besides, we're practically a community of shared interests now, so it wouldn't be good to hide too much."
Upon hearing this, Ning Huan had no room to refuse.
After all, what she said really wasn't wrong.
It would be better if they didn't know.
Everything can be left to its own devices and allowed to develop as it may.
Conversely, if the problem is brought to the surface but not discussed openly, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages.
With no other choice, Ning Huan could only slowly explain her thoughts.
"In fact, the scheming began the moment you stepped into the library."
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Lexuan's expression suddenly turned gloomy.
The surging surge of soul power startled her, causing her to shrug and spread her hands in an attempt to appear innocent.
"Don't stare at me like that. You should know how special the [Moon] Spirit is."
"If handled properly, anyone could profit too much from it."
"Of course, unlike them, I have the opportunity and the courage to act decisively."
As she spoke, she reached out and picked up the historical book from the table, her tone suddenly turning unusually cold.
"The problem is that you are too smart, so much so that I'm certain I can't hide it from you for long."
"In this situation, it's better to completely antagonize you after you find out."
"It would be better for me to take the initiative and be frank, if conditions permit, in order to win their favor."
"If conditions permit?" Zhang Lexuan asked instinctively after hearing this.
"Looks like you've got me figured out!"
The next second, Ning Huan nodded slightly.
Then she shook her head at her bewildered gaze.
"Yes, I don't deny that."
"But to me, it doesn't matter if you're exposed."
"You read the book yourself, and you guessed the secrets yourself. Even with the current conversation, I can only play a supporting role at most."
"With the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School as a connection, no matter how arrogant Shrek Academy is, they won't do anything to me openly."
"Unless you're willing to do anything to drag me down with you."
"But would you, burdened by family hatred, do such a thing?"
"...Won't."
After uttering those two words with difficulty, Zhang Lexuan withdrew her soul power expressionlessly.
Then she stared intently at Ning Huan with wide eyes, as if trying to imprint her completely in her mind.
'A seemingly harmless boy, but she's actually full of cunning...'
You can't judge a book by its cover!
Was her plan perfect?
To be honest, it's a complete mess.
Poorly executed guidance.
There are dozens of loopholes in the language.
There were also misjudgments about Shrek's actions, etc...
Any one of them would be enough to bring the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to its doom.
But she grasped the most crucial point.
That is, it's her!
Ning Huan was convinced from beginning to end that after learning half of the truth, she would not continue to collude with Shrek Academy.
All the previous flaws will be proactively corrected by her, the person involved.
The logic is directly closed-loop.
Ironically, both sides got what they wanted without suffering any loss.
Aside from claiming she was being schemed against, she had no other reason to retaliate.
This is so frustrating!
At the same time, seeing that Zhang Lexuan's previously furrowed brows were beginning to relax, Ning Huan continued:
"If you can't let go of the past, you'll choose to hide everything."
"And if you choose to keep it a secret from everyone, I will be safe and sound."
"This cycle, though crude, is extremely effective. The only thing that could be disrupted is if you fulfill your long-cherished wish or let go of the past."
As for me...
However, before she could finish speaking, a familiar, gentle voice interrupted her once again.
"So you chose to confess proactively, seemingly to win my favor."
"In reality, it's about making a new, more advantageous choice from among the choices I was bound to make."
"This forces me to quickly put aside my hesitation and stand on the same side as you, while reducing unknown risks."
"But you really trust someone you've never met?"
Ning Huan was speechless for a moment, unsure how to answer her question.
She wanted to brush it off, but those soft, jade-like eyes left her helpless.
"Sigh, I can't just tell you directly, 'I've known about you for a long time,' can I..."
Without a doubt, this is something that should never be said!
It's no different from admitting guilt without being asked!
So she had to rack her brains and finally came up with a very simple and universal answer.
"Physical details and personality traits can often reflect a person's true nature."
"You are good-looking and gentle, so it's unlikely you're a dangerous person."
"Moreover, with huge profits at stake, why not take a gamble and see if the silkworm can turn into a butterfly?"
Um!
Reasonable answer!
First, subtly compliment her, then point out the underlying benefits!
No problem!
"Hmm~ So can I take that you like your older sister?"
"My sister has a precedent for this, so she doesn't mind dating someone younger, but that childhood sweetheart is a bit of a problem..."
"Or do you want to find a way to get rid of her?"
"Anyway, you're quite cunning~"
"puff...!!"
This woman is absolutely insane!
Bebe, that's Moon's only remaining outstanding descendant!
How capable would I have to be to handle her!
Wait a minute...
Why wasn't my first thought to refuse?
Just as she lowered her head in silence, a burst of giggles suddenly rang out.
"Hehe, that's a cute reaction. We're even now."
Ning Huan, her expression stiff: "..."
屮!
We've been tricked!
Beautiful women are all deceitful; the ancients were right!
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