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Tears welled up in Ebina's eyes instantly: "Chen Xiaojun...please...let's make up, okay? I really...really love you the most..." She grabbed his sleeve, as if grasping at a last straw, "I can change...I can accept the fact that you have many women, even if you treat me as a backup, I'm still willing!..."
Umaru rushed forward, glaring angrily at Chen Xiao: "You've gone too far! Even Ebina begged you like that!"
Chen Xiao gently brushed away Ebina's hand, his voice calm to the point of cruelty: "Ebina, didn't I tell you? Since you're unwilling to accept my lifestyle, I won't force you." He took a step back. "You have to keep your word."
"But...but I'm willing now!" Ebina cried out, "Please...give me a chance..."
Chen Xiao shook his head: "This is not a game." He turned and left, his shadow stretching long in the setting sun. "Take good care of yourself. I rejected you for your own good!"
Ebina collapsed to the ground, tears blurring her vision. Umaru hugged her tightly, her heart aching. "Don't cry... that kind of person isn't worth it..."
"But..." Ebina sobbed, "without him... I can't live..."
The next few days.
Umaru notices that Ebina's condition is deteriorating.
In the classroom, she would always stare blankly at Chen Xiao's photo, her fingertips gently tracing his perfectly handsome face in the picture.
She recalled the scene when she first met Chen Xiao.
"Ebina, be my girlfriend, and I'll treat you well."
"Even if I wanted you to be paired with Hayama?"
"Yes, I will respect you!!"
"Brother Chen Xiao, you're so kind!!"
That night, Chen Xiao said tenderly, "Hmm, Ebina, I feel so comfortable with you. Would you like to have my baby?"
"I...I'm not ready yet! I'm sorry!"
"It's okay, I respect your choice!"
Ebina has countless memories.
Her notebook was filled with the name "Chen Xiaojun," and some parts were even stained with tears.
Late at night, Umaru pushed open Ebina's door, only to witness a scene that shocked her—
Ebina knelt on the bed, holding Chen Xiao's photo in her hands, her eyes glazed over. Her pajamas were disheveled, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, and she murmured Chen Xiao's name...
"Ebina-chan!" Umaru exclaimed in surprise.
Ebina snapped back to reality, frantically hiding the photo behind her back, tears welling up in her eyes: "I'm sorry... I'm so sorry... I just... missed him so much..."
Umaru's heart clenched. Looking at her friend's increasingly gaunt face and empty eyes, she finally made up her mind—
She needs to talk to Chen Xiao.
On the third day, after school, Xiaomai stopped Chen Xiao alone.
Chen Xiao glanced at Xiao Mai indifferently.
Umaru has golden hair, a delicate and cute face, and shares the same hobbies as Chen Xiao. Chen Xiao has always wanted to control Umaru, but he just lacks an opportunity.
Moreover, Chen Xiao knew that he was already a scumbag in Xiaomai's eyes, so winning her over would not be easy.
"Brother Chen Xiao..." she mustered her courage, her long golden hair shimmering in the setting sun, "Ebina-chan...she's really suffering..."
Chen Xiao raised an eyebrow, looking at her with interest: "So?"
"Could you...could you please...give her another chance? Ebina can't live without you!! She's taking her depression medication every day now, she's frantically chanting your name, and she's becoming less and less attentive in class."
Chen Xiao shook his head inwardly: "So what?"
"Please save Ebina, only you can save her."
"Actually, I'm teaching Ebina to be strong!! If she can't even handle a little emotional setback, she might as well be dead!"
"No way! You're just trying to hurt Ebina!"
Chen Xiao shook his head helplessly, walked towards Xiaomai, lifted her chin with one hand, and whispered in her ear, "Xiaomai cares so much about her friends..." His breath brushed against her ear, "Then why don't you... plead for her?"
Umaru's face flushed instantly, her heart pounding, clattering loudly: "How...how can I plead for Ebina!..."
“How about this,” Chen Xiao’s voice was deep and seductive, “if you are willing to become my woman… then I will agree to accept Ebina.”
Umaru's eyes widened in disbelief: "W-what..."
Chen Xiao pulled her into his arms, his strong arms encircling her slender waist: "Don't you want to?" His lips almost touched her earlobe, "It seems... you don't care about your friends that much."
"No, no!" Xiaomai shook her head frantically, her mind blank. She could feel the warmth of Chen Xiao's heart and smell the faint minty scent on him; she felt like she was on fire.
"Then prove it to me." Chen Xiao chuckled, then suddenly picked her up and carried her to my dorm...now.
Umaru trembled in his arms, her long, golden hair disheveled. She knew she should refuse, should push him away, but... what about Ebina?
Chapter Twenty-Four: Ruthlessly Manipulating Umaru and Reina, Murdering Taihei Doma
"No, no... Brother Chen Xiao... there are so many people outside..."
Xiao Mai struggled in Chen Xiao's arms, her fair cheeks already flushed crimson. She braced her hands against his chest, but couldn't muster any strength. Passing students stopped to watch, the girls covering their mouths and letting out envious gasps—
"Oh my god! It's Senior Chen Xiao!"
"The one in his arms is... Umaru-chan?!"
"They're such a perfect match...like a prince and princess from a fairy tale..."
Chen Xiao ignored her, his long arms steadily supporting Xiao Mai's legs. He looked down at the trembling canary in his arms, a wicked smile curving his lips: "I said it's okay, so it's okay."
Xiaomai buried her face in the crook of his neck, her breath filled with the refreshing minty scent emanating from Chen Xiao. She could feel his strong chest rising and falling slightly with each step, making her heart beat a little faster with each movement.
Room 501, Girls' Dormitory.
The moment the door opened, a rich fragrance of roses wafted out.
Reina Morimoto leaned back on the leather sofa, her purple silk robe hanging loosely over her shoulders, revealing a patch of snow-white skin. She held a gold-embossed certificate between her fingers and immediately stood up to greet Chen Xiao as he entered.
"Master~" her voice was sweet, "Look, I recently donated to build three Hope Primary Schools~"
The words "Charity Ambassador" on the certificate gleamed. Chen Xiao took it with one hand, while still holding Xiaomai tightly with the other: "Well done."
Lena's purple eyes turned to the girl in his arms, her red lips slightly upturned: "And who is this...?"
"Doma Umaru." Chen Xiao placed Umaru on the velvet sofa, casually twirling her blonde hair with his fingertips. "From today onwards, she is my woman too."
Umaru trembled, so ashamed she almost curled up into a ball: "I...I haven't agreed yet..."
Reina suddenly knelt on one knee, her slender fingers lifting Umaru's chin: "What an adorable child~" Her thumb lingered suggestively on Umaru's face, "Master really does like the pure type..."
Outside the window, the last rays of the setting sun were swallowed by the night.
As night deepened, a romantic atmosphere filled dormitory 501.
Xiaomai curled up in Chen Xiao's arms, her long golden hair scattered messily on the snow-white sheets.
Tears still clung to the corners of her eyes, yet she nestled obediently beside Chen Xiao, like a tamed canary. Lena knelt by the bed, her purple hair cascading down, gently massaging Chen Xiao's shoulders.
"Master~" Lena's voice was as sweet as honey, "Little Umaru is so cute~"
Xiaomai buried her face in Chen Xiao's chest in embarrassment, but he lifted her chin with his long fingers: "What's there to be shy about?" His thumb caressed her. "Weren't you very bold just now?"
Doma Taihei returned home and found that Umaru hadn't come back yet. As a college student, he usually doted on Umaru, who usually stayed home playing games.
Why is this specific time no longer available?
Taiping questioned Ebina and noticed that Ebina's eyes seemed slightly red, indicating he suffered from depression. Upon further inquiry, he learned it was related to Chen Xiao.
Feeling uneasy, Taiping started running towards Wuzong High School.
"Excuse me, do you know where Chen Xiao is?" Doma Taihei arrived at the teachers' office and saw Hiratsuka Shizuka.
He asked Ms. Hiratsuka Shizuka.
After thinking for a moment, Hiratsuka Shizuka realized that Umaru might have been taken away by Chen Xiao, and pointed in the direction of the girls' dormitory.
Taiping ran towards the dormitory.
After arriving.
"boom!"
The dormitory door was kicked open suddenly.
"Umaru! What are you doing?!"
Doma Taihei stood in the doorway, his eyes behind his glasses bloodshot. His briefcase fell to the ground with a thud, scattering documents everywhere.
Chen Xiao was already holding Umaru and Rena, who were dressed, on the sofa, playing games. Umaru was playing Street Fighter, playing the character Mai Shiranui, and fighting against Ken, who was being played by Chen Xiao.
Umaru froze instantly, her face turning deathly pale: "Brother...brother..."
Taiping rushed forward, grabbing his sister's wrist: "Come home with me!" His voice trembled with anger, "Do you know how long I've been looking for you?!"
Umaru bit her lip, tears welling in her eyes: "I'm sorry... but..."
"But what?!" Taiping glared at Chen Xiao. "This bastard? The bastard who made you stay out all night?!"
Chen Xiao leaned lazily against the headboard, his obsidian-like eyes unfathomable: "Mr. Taiping, I will take responsibility for Xiaomai. Now, Xiaomai is my woman."
“Responsibility?” Taiping sneered. “Is this your responsibility?” Taiping looked at the red roses on the ground and suddenly realized something.
Xiaomai suddenly broke free from her brother's hand and stood protectively in front of Chen Xiao: "Brother! It was my own choice!"
"You—" Taiping looked at her sister in disbelief, "Do you even know what you're saying?!"
She couldn't tell the truth, she couldn't tell her brother it was to save Ebina...
"I...I like Brother Chen Xiao..." she said, her head lowered, her voice barely audible.
Taiping was struck dumb, staggering back two steps: "Fine...very well..." He suddenly turned to Chen Xiao, his eyes burning with rage, "I won't let you get away with this! I'm calling the police! I'm going to—"
A hint of crimson flashed in Chen Xiao's eyes.
He snapped his fingers lightly, muttering a strange incantation from the Dark Bible.
“Mr. Taiping,” Chen Xiao’s voice suddenly became ethereal, “you should go home.”
Taiping's eyes glazed over instantly, and his body turned stiffly like a puppet, mechanically walking towards the door.
Umaru watched this scene in horror: "Why does my brother look a little strange..."
Chen Xiao gently stroked her blonde hair: "Your brother is tired, let him rest. He needs time to accept the fact that we are together."
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