148: You'll be completely bewildered.
Having learned from his previous experience, Long Hanjie was prepared this time.
Although the train only served boxed lunches, it stopped at every station along the way.
Because of this, he used a food delivery app to contact restaurants near the stations in advance, having them prepare the food so he could pick it up as soon as the train pulled in.
Tomato and egg stir-fry, garlic bolt stir-fried meat, Kung Pao chicken, braised beef with potatoes, shredded chicken, braised eggplant, Nine-Turn Large Intestine, and two large portions of rice!
Long Hanjie ordered a lot. With his Storage Space, he didn't have to worry about the food getting cold; he would be satisfied as long as An Xueshi was happy with the meal.
He was afraid An Xueshi hadn't eaten her fill at lunch, so he bought a great variety. Remembering that the injuries on her face hadn't fully recovered, he mostly chose light dishes.
He personally loved spicy food, but he had changed his tastes for her!
This time, Long Hanjie had wised up. He arrived early at the carriage partition to wait, even specially bringing a blanket to spread on the floor.
Although he was a bit hungry, he didn't eat, thinking he would wait until An Xueshi arrived so they could eat together.
Long Hanjie hummed a little tune, beginning to plan for the future in his heart.
He had made up his mind that An Xueshi was the one for him. If he could return alive from this Kunlun Mountains operation, he would confess his feelings to her.
That way, he could stay by her side and protect her!
As he lost himself in thought, time flew by. The appointed time passed, yet An Xueshi still hadn't shown up.
Was she delayed by something?
Another half-hour passed. Long Hanjie couldn't wait any longer. After a moment's hesitation, he called An Xueshi.
"Xue'er, where are you?"
"Brother Hanjie, I might not be able to make it. I... I'm feeling a bit unwell."
"Unwell..."
The call was brief, and An Xueshi hung up quickly.
Long Hanjie was puzzled. They had met at noon and she seemed fine... He soon thought of something: she was staying in the same room as those friends of hers. She must have been bullied again! She was beaten again and used this excuse because she didn't want him to worry!
That must be it!
Given An Xueshi's personality, she probably didn't want him to worry, so she kept quiet.
When he tried calling again, her phone was already turned off. He was so anxious he was pacing in circles; something had definitely happened.
What should he do... Right! Of course!
The train is only so big. I don't believe I won't find her if I search every carriage!
No matter who you are, if you dare to bully Xue'er, I'll make sure you pay!
...On the other side, An Xueshi turned off her phone.
Facing the mirror, she began her act, using a blade to make several small cuts on the back of her hand.
At this moment, she didn't care about the pain, nor was she afraid of scarring.
After spending a day together, she had realized that Long Hanjie was a wealthy target. He had given her an Intermediate healing potion just for their morning meeting to help her recover.
Giving something worth ten thousand to a stranger—how could he not have money?
For these superficial wounds, she could just play the victim and ask him for another one later.
They were about to reach the station. Once they separated from Su Chen, it would be hard to find him.
She felt the timing was right to add some fuel to the fire and have Long Hanjie give Su Chen a good lesson.
She wanted Su Chen to know the consequences of messing with her.
To let him know that after leaving him, she could find whoever she wanted.
A simpleton like Long Hanjie was easy to deceive. Once he saw the injuries on her body and she said a few words, he would definitely seek revenge for her.
With Rank 4 Peak strength, how could he possibly lose to a Rank 3? It was a joke.
Su Chen only had a suspected SSS-rank Talent, but Long Hanjie was a genuine SSS-rank Talent; she had checked personally.
After making herself look like she was in a serious state on the surface while actually being fine, she waited at a carriage partition, fully prepared.
According to her guess...
Long Hanjie would definitely realize something was wrong. The train was only so large; if he couldn't reach her by phone, he would search every carriage.
Although she really wanted to start a fight with Su Chen in the room and let Long Hanjie see her being beaten...
It wasn't realistic. With witnesses, her plan would be exposed.
Moreover, with Long Hanjie's temperament, he might attack immediately. If a real fight broke out and an investigation followed, she would be found out.
To be safe, she cut herself first and then made sure Long Hanjie saw her.
With just the two of them, wouldn't the story be whatever she made it out to be?
A few minutes later, she indeed saw Long Hanjie's figure.
When he was about to come over, An Xueshi pretended to bump into him.
She fled with a look of panic and consternation.
Just as she expected, Long Hanjie grabbed her wrist.
"Xue'er!"
Long Hanjie practically roared it. This time, he was truly enraged.
This was too much!
An Xueshi's cheeks, which had already recovered, were now covered in new marks. The sight felt like a knife twisting in his heart.
There were also bloodstains on the back of her hand. He was right; she was avoiding him because she had been injured again.
"Xue'er, you..."
"I'm sorry, Brother Hanjie~ Xue'er didn't mean to hide from you."
"Xue'er just didn't want you to see... didn't want you to see my ugly appearance."
Saying this, An Xueshi turned her head and covered her face with a towel.
Hearing this, Long Hanjie's heart ached even more. What a good girl!
Why was the world so unfair to her?!
"Was it those friends of yours again?! Where are they?!"
"It's nothing. I just accidentally fell and ended up like this."
Fell? How could Long Hanjie believe such nonsense!
"What exactly happened? Tell me the truth!"
Long Hanjie's tone grew heavier. Looking at the sobbing An Xueshi, he felt her pain as if it were his own.
He could understand the grievance in An Xueshi's heart right now. He could understand!
...In the corner of the partition, An Xueshi threw herself into Long Hanjie's arms and sobbed uncontrollably, pouring out all her grievances to him.
That's about enough. With this emotional state, he'll definitely give Su Chen a good lesson in a bit.
This simpleton is so easy to trick. This trip wasn't in vain; I've latched onto a big tree!
With this personality, once I'm part of the family, won't he be washing my feet and bringing me tea every day? I can live as decadently as I want.
If I can't even achieve that, I'd be failing my own methods.
"It was just Su Chen hitting me a few times. It's fine now."
An Xueshi wiped the tears from the corners of her eyes.
Murderous intent already flickered in Long Hanjie's eyes.
"Su Chen! Xia Weiyu! Take me there. I'll get revenge for you right now; I'll break his limbs to make it up to you!"
"Don't go, please don't go."
"I don't want to involve you."
"There are only a few hours left until we reach the station. I'll just avoid the two of them from now on. I don't want to cause you trouble."
This girl is too kind!
Long Hanjie's heart ached. Despite suffering so much, she still thought about enduring it.
"Drink a healing potion first to let your wounds recover."
"No need, it's a waste. I have alcohol swabs here; just give me a simple treatment."
An Xueshi tilted her head back slightly, eyes closed as she waited.
Long Hanjie could only follow her instructions to treat and disinfect her wounds, while simultaneously engraving that name in his mind.
Knowing the name was enough!
A name was enough. The place was only so big; he would definitely find him.
Absolutely. From now on, he would definitely protect An Xueshi and never let her be bullied again.
"The wounds are a bit serious. You should still drink this healing potion."
"Thank you, Brother Hanjie~ I'll pay you back for the healing potion."
"No need. We'll talk about it later."
An Xueshi returned, feeling satisfied. She let out a cold snort in her heart as she looked at Xia Weiyu.
You're going to get what's coming to you in a bit!