Chapter 10, Serendipity

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The several burly men standing behind Shilan exchanged glances and simultaneously walked towards the corner of the wall

"Throw him down the stairs, you come in with me." Shi Lan waved his hand, beckoned to the man in black, then pushed open the door and entered the elegant room

It appears clean and innocent, seemingly harmless to both people and animals, yet its actions are so dark, creating a stark contrast.

... ...

Upon hearing this loud shout, Xu Yuanbai felt a certainty in his heart, as if he had not heard it at all, and continued walking towards the staircase.

Seeing Shi Lan speak this way, Xu Yuanbai's eyes flashed with a hint of astonishment. The contrast in Shi Lan's attitude today compared to before was truly striking, as if he were not the same person. This disparity made it somewhat difficult for him to adapt.

The man in black grinned and, quite pleased, dragged Xu Yuanbai towards the corner of the wall

Xu Yuanbai's disrespect towards the eldest son warrants some lessons to be learned

Shi Lan cast him a glance and said in a harsh tone: "Clear the way, I don't have time to waste on idle chatter with you"

Having endured only a few blows, Xu Yuanbai began to plead for mercy, completely disregarding any notions of literary integrity or the principle of preferring death to submission

The saying "Impulsiveness is the devil" has been cast aside by Shi Lan.

The entrance of the restaurant is very spacious, and on the black plaque are inscribed the three gilded characters "Yunsheng Lou". The brushwork is vigorous and powerful, clearly the work of a master calligrapher

Xu Yuanbai stood still, a trace of gloom and disbelief flashing in his eyes

Shi Feng expressed with some helplessness: "I have some personal grievances with Xu Yuanbai." He has been displeased with Xu Yuanbai for a long time; if it were not for considering Shi Lan's feelings, Xu Yuanbai would not have been able to enjoy his carefree life until today

Did you not hear what the eldest son said

"Release me, you brute who only knows how to resort to violence!" Xu Yuanbai struggled a couple of times, his face flushed, but the young man's grip remained unyielding

I once thought that we could be considered friends, but it seems that I was merely being overly sentimental. The prominent families of Shijia are beyond my reach. Farewell!" Xu Yuanbai said with a self-mocking expression, and walked straight towards the staircase.

Sometimes, a young girl's dreams can be shattered so easily

Shi Lan sat down at the table, poured two cups of cold tea, pushed one cup towards the man in black, and asked, "What is your name?"

As he walked, Xu Yuanbai began to silently count; he was certain that within three breaths, Shi Lan would definitely call out to him and then apologize.

Shi Lan did not speak again, merely lowering her eyelids and taking a deep breath, restraining the impulse to give Xu Yuanbai a good beating

Shi Lan's emotions gradually stabilized, and he called a halt to the actions of several people who were in the process of taking action

Her mood today was hardly good, and Shi Lan was already doing her utmost to restrain her emotions

"Brother Shi, please hold on. Have I offended you in any way?" Xu Yuanbai quickly walked in front of Shi Lan, blocking her path.

A chilling voice echoed in his ears. Before Xu Yuanbai could discern who was speaking, he felt a powerful force strike his chest, lifting him up and swiftly pulling him back in front of Shi Lan

As Shi Lan walked in, the previously noisy lobby fell silent. The gazes of the people in the lobby towards Shi Lan were no different from those of the passersby encountered earlier, filled with a mix of fear and a hint of disdain.

"Young Master Shi, you have arrived... please, upstairs." The anxious waiter approached with a smile, bowing respectfully.

Moreover, ever since she saw Xu Yuanbai, the remnants of the previous host's reactions within her body surged forth, causing a slight sense of agitation to rise within Shi Lan.

Before he could count to three, a loud shout came from behind him

A burly man following behind Shi Lan keenly noticed her change and respectfully inquired, "Young Master, would you like to take a break at Yunsheng Tower?"

After walking for a little while longer, Shi Lan felt her legs beginning to ache, and she involuntarily slowed her pace

Shi Feng

Stop!

Stumbling to regain his balance, Xu Yuanbai finally saw that his collar was being tugged by a young man dressed in black.

Ah?

As he looked at Xu Yuanbai pleading for mercy, a sense of heartache in a corner of Shilan's heart transformed into disappointment, ultimately beginning to slowly dissipate

You cannot treat me this way

Shi Lan glanced at the hall and ascended to the second floor

To speak frankly

Shi Feng stared blankly at Shi Lan, unable to regain his senses for a long time

Take him over there and teach him what the rules are!" Shi Lan took a deep breath and pointed to the corner of the wall

Upon seeing Shi Lan, Xu Yuanbai was momentarily taken aback, but he quickly regained his composure, clasped his hands in salute, and greeted her in a manner that was neither cold nor overly warm.

Upon seeing the man, Shi Lan slowly furrowed her brow

... ...

Shi Lan merely wanted to stop for a cup of tea, take a short break, and then leave. She never anticipated encountering Xu Yuanbai. She did not wish to waste her limited time engaging in trivial conversation about matters that held no significance.

According to Shilan's past attitude, he would never disregard him in such a manner

Xu Yuanbo is the kind of person that Shi Lan has already known quite well. It is precisely for this reason that she feels disgusted by Xu Yuanbo's pretentious behavior.

I was wrong! I truly realize my mistake!

Shilan did not originally want to argue with Xu Yuanbai, but Xu Yuanbai was truly too oblivious to the situation, even playing the game of feigned retreat with her, which directly ignited the long-suppressed anger within Shilan

Shi Lan slightly nodded and stepped towards a tavern ahead.

"Brother Shi, if I have offended you in any way, you may speak freely; there is no need for such pretense."

Shi Lan could not be bothered to pay him any attention and walked straight towards a private room with a sign that read 'No One' hanging at the entrance

"Why was the strike so heavy just now?" Shi Lan had been observing the entire process, while the other several men seemed to have some reservations, holding back their strength. Only Shi Feng went straight in and broke Xu Yuanbai's two legs.

Xu Yuanbai shifted his gaze to the side at Shi Lan, and upon seeing the expression on Shi Lan's face, he couldn't help but be slightly taken aback

Shilan's breathing quickened slightly, and she could not help but silently repeat to herself: Impulsiveness is the devil, impulsiveness is the devil...

Brutes! They are all nothing but rough and uncouth warriors

Upon reaching the second floor, the door of a private room on the left side of the corridor opened, and a young man dressed in a blue robe, exuding an air of scholarly elegance, stepped out.

This Tenglong City is indeed quite small

There was no trace of the apology he had imagined on Shi Lan's face; all that remained was a barely concealed irritation.

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Xu Yuanbai

What about the missing disk?

As Shi Lan descended the stairs, the sound of a pin dropping could be heard in the hall, and everyone fell silent as if frozen in fear

At this moment, Xu Yuanbai had already fainted; those who attacked him were all skilled in martial arts, and their strength was naturally not light. He did not know how many bones in his body had been broken.

Shi Lan nodded in realization, stood up, walked to Shi Feng's side, and patted him on the shoulder, "You have a friendly demeanor and skilled hands; you are a talent. From now on, let's work together."

Brother Shi, how have you been lately