476: Chapter 476: Shopping with a Beauty 476: Chapter 476: Shopping with a Beauty Accompanying a beautiful woman on a shopping spree is something many men dream of; no matter how tough or exhausting, it’s worth it.
There’s a classic saying, ‘It’s painful yet joyful.’ Being able to shop with one beauty is joyous enough, but shopping with two angelic beauties is sheer bliss, the kind of happiness that evokes envy and admiration.
At that moment, Tangyu was like a public enemy, as hostile glares pierced his heart like bayonets.
If glares could kill, Tangyu would have reincarnated countless times.
Zhang Xiaodong and Zhang Xiaoxi were cheerful and talkative.
Tangyu followed them around like an attendant.
Zhang Xiaodong had a much more relaxed demeanor than the day before, her face no longer cold, and she occasionally let slip a light, delightful laugh, fresh as a lotus emerging from the water.
Zhang Xiaodong had not left her house in over a decade, and she had not witnessed the massive changes in Donglin City, feeling as if she was in another era.
This outing most likely surprised her the most.
The Donglin City of today was indeed vastly different from the one she remembered; it made her feel as though she had arrived in a completely new world.
Zhang Xiaoxi was joyfully dragging Zhang Xiaodong here and there, seemingly determined to introduce her to every corner of Donglin City all over again.
As for Tangyu, he naturally became an attendant, bodyguard, and driver.
Fortunately, the sisters weren’t interested in buying much; otherwise, Tangyu would have had yet another role to play.
All along their way, the two sisters dazzled like the blazing sun, radiating immense brilliance.
No matter where they went, they definitely attracted a lot of attention, and describing their turning heads rate at two hundred percent wouldn’t be an exaggeration.
If it were only Zhang Xiaoxi, it wouldn’t have caused such a stir, but there was also Zhang Xiaodong, who excelled in all aspects.
Moreover, like twins, the pair was exceptionally appealing, always drawing extra glances.
With such an aura surrounding the two sisters, Tangyu was naturally also caught up, inspiring both envy and admiration in countless individuals.
“Hey, isn’t that guy Tangyu, the big hero?
I wondered why he looked so familiar as if I had seen him somewhere before,” a male voice suddenly exclaimed, causing numerous eyes to immediately turn towards Tangyu, followed by voices chiming in.
“Yes, that’s him, the hero who rescued over a hundred students from a hostage-taker.
He’s been all over the TV and internet these past few days.
Damn, who knew he was such a casanova, bringing two beautiful women out shopping.”
“Wasn’t he reported to have been shot and hospitalized?
He looks perfectly fine to me.
Those unscrupulous media, always spreading fake news, I despise such people.”
“I think it’s just another big sensation.
Didn’t the reports say that many beautiful women visited him at the hospital, claiming to be his girlfriends?
Ma De, he is quite the playboy.
And they call him a hero?
He’s more like a notorious womanizer; I’m so jealous.”
“Who are those two beauties with him?
Is he planning on a threesome?”
At this point, Tangyu was speechless.
Zhang Xiaoxi initially teased Tangyu but also started looking upset as the comments continued.
These people really had nothing better to do, saying whatever came to mind.
Eventually, the trio had to beat a hasty retreat from the pedestrian street.
“You’re quite famous now, huh?
You can’t even walk down the street without being mobbed, and there are so many rumors about you.
It seems you really are quite the charmer,” Zhang Xiaoxi said, clearly displeased.
Tangyu said, “I’m more innocent than Dou E.
How could I be that kind of person, when I’m so pure, honest, and upright?
They’re obviously outright slandering me with their jealousy and envy.
You may have long hair and a big brain, but that shouldn’t make you so shortsighted.”
“…” Zhang Xiaoxi glared at Tangyu irritably.
Zhang Xiaodong, who had been quiet, now looked at Tangyu and asked, “Do you have many girlfriends?”
“Er…
do you think so too?” Tangyu asked, looking hurt.
Zhang Xiaodong’s brows twitched, and after a moment, she said, “I feel like what they say isn’t false.
You probably do have quite a few close female friends, right?”
“Well—yes, there are some, but—as for girlfriends, I currently have just one,” Tangyu said.
“Did you hear that, sister?
He currently has just one, but that’s temporary.
He’ll definitely have more later.
Men, none of them are any good, always eyeing the next catch while still enjoying their current one; some perverts even lust after other people’s,” Zhang Xiaoxi said sarcastically.
“Er…”
“I’m not that kind of person,” Tangyu said, blushing.
Was he really that kind of person?
Tangyu wanted to search his conscience, but he found he couldn’t even answer the question himself.
“So what kind of person are you?” Zhang Xiaoxi asked.
“I am a very pure and upright person,” Tangyu said, somewhat embarrassed by his own words.
Zhang Xiaoxi was straightforward, giving Tangyu a roll of the eyes coupled with a look of disdain.
Zhang Xiaodong fell silent, not knowing what she was thinking at that moment.
In her mind, she recalled the conversation she had with her grandfather.
Thinking about it, Zhang Xiaodong couldn’t help but glance at Tangyu and sighed quietly, shaking her head and chuckling lightly, “Perhaps grandfather’s helplessness was justified, Tangyu indeed cannot be judged by common sense.
Seemingly gentle, he indeed possesses a heart stronger than anyone else’s.
No one can have him all to themselves, because his heart will never give his undivided love to anyone.
Truly an emperor of ancient times, what an emperor of ancient times.
Well, my life was saved by him, Xiaoxi was healed by him, and even grandfather’s dilemma was solved by him.
For such great kindness, what is it for me to give much more?
To trade my lifetime for Xiaoxi’s lifetime of happiness and peace, it is indeed worth it.”
“Oh, ahead is the Haidong Aquatic Pavilion, there isn’t anywhere else to go, so shall we play at the Haidong Aquatic Pavilion for a while?” Zhang Xiaoxi suddenly suggested.
Tangyu looked ahead, and to his surprise, he was already at the Haidong Aquatic Pavilion, a place he was naturally very familiar with, having been there a few times already.
“Alright, let’s go,” Zhang Xiaodong casually nodded in agreement.
——
In a certain place in Donglin City, within a dark secret chamber, a figure was sitting cross-legged in meditation in the darkness, chilling like a ghostly apparition.
A shadow emerged from some corner and quickly approached the figure, respectfully saying, “Sect Leader, the situation isn’t good.
The host suddenly recovered today and is even out shopping.
From her condition, she appears to be fully recovered.” It was a woman’s voice.
“What?” The sitting figure moved slightly, her voice filled with surprise as she emitted a terrifying flash from her eyes.
This voice was also a woman’s, melodious and pleasing like the notes of heaven.
“When did this happen, give me the details,” the seated shadow quickly calmed down and asked with a serious tone, anger evident in her voice.
“Sect Leader, it was like this: this morning, we were patrolling outside the Military Region Compound when we suddenly saw the host and her sister driving out.
We thought we were mistaken, so I followed them, and after trailing them all the way until they parked the car, I confirmed it was indeed the host and she seems to be fully recovered, just like a normal person.
We are not very clear about the specifics, but there is something suspicious.
Yesterday, we saw the host’s sister bringing a man named Tangyu to the Military Region Compound, and today we saw them together again.
So, I think, the host’s illness must have been cured by this person named Tangyu,” the subordinate explained.
The seated figure’s voice grew colder, and after a while, she waved her hand to dismiss the subordinate.
When the subordinate left, the seated figure let out an angry snort, “We spent over a decade nurturing the Flame Demon Scorpion King, and now it is gone.
We had been monitoring this host for ten years, and just when she was about to come of age, it disappeared.
Tangyu, huh, he seems quite capable, even managing to subdue the Flame Demon Scorpion King.
But, our things cannot be taken by anyone, I want to see how capable you, Tangyu, really are.”
After the anger subsided, the figure in the dark pulled out a mobile phone and dialed a satellite encrypted phone.
The call connected quickly, and a hoarse old woman’s voice came through, “Disciple, what’s the matter?”
“Master, the Flame Demon Scorpion King has an issue; it’s no longer inside the host,” the shadow replied.
“What, who else in this world has the ability to subdue the Flame Demon Scorpion King from inside a host?
Could it have been someone from the Holy Doctor Sect meddling?” The hoarse voice clearly carried a mix of anger and dissatisfaction.
“It’s not someone from the Holy Doctor Sect; we and they don’t interfere with each other.
The one who acted this time, is a person named Tangyu, quite capable.
His background is quite mysterious, and I’ve been secretly investigating him.
There’s some insight, but I can’t be completely certain.
It is very likely he is the disciple of the Ghost Doctor who disappeared over thirty years ago.
And I suspect that he has a male Flame Demon Scorpion King on him, because my people were injured by him, and the item that injured them resembled the Flame Demon Scorpion King.
Previously, I didn’t pay attention to it, but this incident made me suspect it,” the shadow continued.
“Oh, a male Flame Demon Scorpion King, that is interesting.
If he is indeed the disciple of the Ghost Doctor, then it’s not unlikely.
Regardless, since he has a way to subdue the Flame Demon Scorpion King, he definitely won’t let it die; it must still be on him.
No matter what, we must retrieve the Flame Demon Scorpion King, no matter the cost.
Hmph, I actually hope he has the male Flame Demon Scorpion King, if we could get a pair of Flame Demon Scorpion Kings, why should our grand plans not succeed?
Disciple, you must act quickly on this matter, we absolutely cannot lose the Flame Demon Scorpion King, otherwise, it could impact our major plans,” the hoarse voice said.
“I understand how to proceed, Master.
Rest assured, what’s ours, I definitely will not let anyone take away,” the shadow assured dramatically.
“Good, but the disciple of the Ghost Doctor is undoubtedly not ordinary, so be cautious yourself.
Moreover, the Ghost Doctor has always been in serious conflict with us, so if this Tangyu is the Ghost Doctor’s disciple, his purpose in Donglin City is definitely to thwart our plans.
When necessary, let him disappear from this world, no one can stop us,” the hoarse voice became somewhat crazed.
“Disciple understands,” the shadow nodded solemnly.