For some inexplicable reason, Shi Nuan didn’t want to have a fallout with Chu Zhan.

But the more she felt that way, the more jealous and crazed Lu Xingshen became.

In the past, Xiao Nuan wasn’t like this, she was very obedient and would agree to whatever he said.

But now... 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

The man let go of his grip, stood straight, and his lowered eyes revealed a turbulent dark river.

Almost sinisterly, he said, "Fine, I won’t push you, but I’ll force Chu Zhan out of your life."

Shi Nuan’s heart trembled slightly, "Second Uncle, what are you planning to do?"

Lu Xingshen spoke calmly, "Xiao Nuan has never been this disobedient. It’s all because of that Chu Zhan making you unruly; he should pay for that."

Shi Nuan knew Lu Xingshen’s methods, and hearing this, she became a bit panicked, "Second Uncle, you can’t do this. What does this have to do with Coach Chu? How can you blame him for this? It’s clearly me who upset you."

"Enough, I don’t want to hear you speak for Chu Zhan anymore."

Lu Xingshen rubbed his eyes, his tone extremely displeased.

Shi Nuan swallowed and said, "Second Uncle, I know you have the authority as the dean, but you should act openly and fairly. You shouldn’t resort to malicious actions. Chu Zhan is just responsible for going out to sea; how can you do anything to him?"

Lu Xingshen curled his lips, "Well said, Xiao Nuan is even trying to teach Second Uncle now. But Xiao Nuan forgets that besides being a Sea Merchant, Chu Zhan also has a computer company he co-founded with others. If I wanted to make trouble, who could stop me?"

Shi Nuan’s eyes burned with anger, "Lu Xingshen, how can you be so excessive? What did he ever do to you?"

Lu Xingshen’s tone was fierce, "You called out my name for another man. That’s reason enough for him to provoke me!"

"You!"

Shi Nuan was furious but helpless against Lu Xingshen.

In desperation, she reluctantly compromised, "Second Uncle, I’m sorry, my attitude was indeed inappropriate, but I really have no relationship whatsoever with Coach Chu. Please, don’t go after him, alright?"

"Is that so?" Instead of being pleased, a sense of futility overwhelmed Lu Xingshen because he was dealing with Chu Zhan’s safety.

The little girl had no choice but to change her words, she was defending another man.

"Yes." Shi Nuan gritted her teeth and blurted out, "At worst, at worst, I’ll never see Coach Chu again. Just forget about this, okay?"

For some reason, after saying this, Shi Nuan’s heart suddenly felt a sharp pain.

Even though Lu Xingshen knew she was forced to say it, he couldn’t help but feel pleased, and even his unhappy expression softened.

He reached out, ruffled Shi Nuan’s hair, his voice gentle and indulgent, "This is the obedient Xiao Nuan I want. Remember what you said, you can’t see Chu Zhan. If you try to disobey me, you know, I can’t bear to bully you, but others wouldn’t get such consideration from me!"

Shi Nuan didn’t answer, she just nodded silently,

"Second Uncle, I’m tired, I want to go back and sleep."

The joy she felt after seeing Chu Zhan suddenly disappeared.

"Go ahead."

Lu Xingshen smiled, suppressing the aggressiveness that arose because of Shi Nuan’s unhappiness, trying to keep his tone gentle.

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(First update on the 12th, 9 more to go, see you in the afternoon and evening)