Chapter 25: I’m Used to Sleeping Alone
Fang Ru’s beauty was truly stunning.
Compared to that so-called School Beauty, she was far more captivating.
More importantly, her figure and the grace she carried were leagues beyond that of a young girl. A woman like her held the greatest temptation for men.
Yet, Chen Xue Wen acted as if he saw nothing.
He shook his head. “Thanks, Sister Ru.”
“But I’m used to sleeping alone.”
Hearing this, Fang Ru was momentarily stunned.
For so many years, no man had ever rejected her outright like this. It was her first time taking such a loss.
But soon, she chuckled. “Oh? I didn’t expect you to be a Liu Xia Hui.”
“Little brother, are you shy? Or are you afraid of Fifth Master Hou?”
“Relax. This was arranged by Fifth Master himself.”
“Besides, I’m not the one keeping you company.”
As she spoke, Fang Ru clapped her hands, and several tall, stunningly beautiful women entered from the doorway.
“These girls—pick one to keep you company.”
“If one’s not enough, pick two. Hell, pick three. Keep them all if you want!”
Fang Ru smiled faintly.
Chen Xue Wen’s expression remained unchanged. “Thank you, Sister Ru, but I’d really prefer a good night’s rest.”
Fang Ru gave him a deep look, surprise flickering in her eyes.
She hadn’t expected this young man to be so composed.
After all, these women were carefully selected—absolute beauties. Most men would be spellbound at the mere sight of them.
Yet, when Chen Xue Wen looked at them, his gaze didn’t waver in the slightest.
This was a first for Fang Ru.
“Looks like you really are tired.”
“In that case, rest well.”
“Once you’ve regained your strength, you can enjoy yourself properly.”
Leaving these words, Fang Ru turned and walked away.
Only when she and the women were gone did Chen Xue Wen finally exhale a long breath.
He locked the door, lay down alone on the bed, and found himself caught in a whirlwind of emotions.
The truth was, he was still a young man full of fire and impulse.
In the past, if he had been offered such company, he probably wouldn’t have been able to resist.
But after everything that had happened, he had changed.
He was no longer the fool who would throw himself into danger for love, nor the idiot who would lose his head over a woman.
Old Du had once told him: If a man wants to succeed, he must learn to restrain his desires.
Old Du might be ruthless and cunning, but his words held truth.
Even though Fifth Master Hou had said that he now considered Chen Xue Wen as one of his own, Chen Xue Wen knew better than to trust him completely.
He had to remain cautious. Otherwise, he might not even know how he died.
Upstairs, Fang Ru returned to her room, where Fifth Master Hou was sitting on the bed, smoking from his pipe.
“How’d it go?”
Fifth Master asked.
Fang Ru rolled her eyes. “Don’t even mention it.”
“I went in personally, and the guy didn’t even spare me a proper glance.”
Fifth Master frowned. “Really?”
“Even with you stepping in, it didn’t work?”
Fang Ru spat in frustration. “Yeah.”
“I’m seriously starting to wonder if that kid prefers men!”
Fifth Master let out a mocking laugh. “Impossible.”
“The whole mess he got into started because he confessed to that School Beauty. There’s no way he’s into men.”
Fang Ru was furious. “Then what’s his deal?”
“Is he saying I’m not as good as that girl?”
Fifth Master glanced at Fang Ru’s alluring figure and chuckled. “No School Beauty can compare to you.”
“You’re Peaceful City’s Number One Beauty, after all.”
Fang Ru smirked, pleased. “Then tell me—what’s up with this kid?”
Fifth Master took another deep drag of his pipe, his gaze turning sharp and calculating.
“This young man… he’s not simple.”
“There aren’t many people his age who can suppress their desires.”
Fang Ru paused before lowering her voice. “Are you thinking of grooming him?”
Fifth Master sneered. “Groom him?”
“Hmph. People like him have deep minds. Keeping him around will only lead to trouble.”
“Don’t startle him just yet. Later, find a girl with a clean background and have her get close to him.”
“Get that other half of the evidence he’s holding, and once we have it—get rid of him.”
Fang Ru nodded. “Finding a girl isn’t the issue.”
“But judging by his reaction, I doubt he’s easy to approach.”
“The girls I sent in today were top-tier, and he didn’t even spare them a look.”
Fifth Master chuckled. “If it comes down to it, you might have to make a little ‘sacrifice.’”
“Handling a young pup like him shouldn’t be hard for you, right?”
A cold glint flickered in Fang Ru’s eyes, but she maintained her smile. “Me? Sacrifice?”
“Wouldn’t you be jealous?”
Fifth Master laughed heartily, tapping out the ash from his pipe. Then, he stood up and slowly walked into the inner chamber.
“I’m tired. I’m going to sleep.”
He shut the door behind him.
Fang Ru remained outside, her expression gradually darkening, her gaze turning icy.
Finally, she let out a soft breath, walked to the outer chamber, and lay down to rest—fully clothed.
They didn’t sleep together.
In the darkness, her pale, jade-like hands slowly slipped beneath the blanket.
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