Chapter 716: Reunion
The man in blue rushed to Tian Lans side and wrapped her up in his arms, holding her close. Tian Lan Daddy was so worried.
Tian Lan sobbed helplessly. Daddy, Daddy, they they She gasped, unable to keep speaking through her tears.
The man shot a murderous stare at the two lying dead on the ground. Even through playing dead, Hui felt the mans killing intent pierce through him. Forcing his voice to stay gentle, the man asked, What did they do, sweetie?
Lying on the floor, Hui barely resisted the urge to shiver. Uh oh. I know that archetype. The overbearing CEO personality, is it? Oh no. Were so fucked. That type doesnt stop until the one who harmed their sweetie is nothing more than a blood puddle and a memory, and who needs the details! Tian Lan, have mercy! You kidnapped yourself, okay? I did nothing!
They, they wouldnt give me candy, she sobbed, collapsing against the man in blues chest.
Those cretins. Kidnapping you, then treating you so poorly, the man growled. He glared down at Hui and Zhubi.
Spare me! Spare me, CEO! I did nothing! Hui cried, but didnt dare to come back to life. The irrationality in the mans eyes warned him off from speaking up. For just a little longer, lets wait. See if he calms down.
At that, Tian Lan paused. They didnt kidnap me.
They huh?
She shook her head. I ran away from home.
Why? the man asked.
Mom said I should find a mate, Tian Lan said, nodding.
The man squinted at her, then laughed. She said someday, Tian Lan.nove(l)bi(n.)com
Today is someday, Tian Lan replied, firm in her logic.
Shaking his head in amusement, the man looked down at Hui and Zhubi. Again, his eyes turned hard. The tone of an imperious CEO crept into his voice again as he asked, So? Which one do you want as your mate?
Ah I thought, the white one. Hes a dragon, too, but hes weird. He spends all his time as a snake! Tian Lan explained unbelievingly.
Hui bowed again. Because I recognize my own lack.
Pausing a moment longer, the man turned away.
Hui breathed out. Finally. Time for me and Zhubi to scurry on out of here and vanish!
Follow me, the man ordered imperiously. His tone left no room for argument.
Hui trembled. Do I have to? I dont want to. Senior, can I go home instead?
Now, the man snapped.
Hui jumped to his feet and snapped a salute. Senior!
My name is Tian Chen. Remember it.
Senior Tian Chen!
Tian Chen took to the sky, taking Tian Lan with him in his arms. Hui quickly picked up Zhubi and flew after him. Zhubi leaned against Hui, shivering slightly in fear.
Dont worry. Ill keep you safe, Hui murmured.
Zhubi nodded, but didnt relax.
Warmth. Unusual heat radiated against his palm. He looked down at Zhubi and frowned slightly. Zhubi is warm? But hes cold-blooded. If anything, he should be cold. Or is that something that changed after he become a dragon?
Zhubi looked up at him. He tilted his head.
Hmm. Zhubi doesnt look like hes in pain. It might be nothing, but Ill keep an eye on it. Turning back to face forward, he hurried after Tian Chen.
Circling over the city, Tian Chen hurtled down toward the blue gem-tone palace on the lily pad outside. Hui followed him down. As he dropped, he casually rubbed his hand together and tossed a lotus seed into the lake. Just in case this goes sideways well, it never hurts to have backup!