Chapter 988: Chapter 992: The Young Master’s Sweet and Adorable Wife (Part 8) “You’re not welcome here,” Tan Yunguang said, displeased. If it weren’t for considering Tian Xiaomeng’s feelings, he would probably have forcibly driven the person out by now. Tian Xiaomeng looked at Su Li, her whole being in a state of panic and confusion. Even when Tan Yunguang, as if declaring his sovereignty, pulled her to his back, subtly protecting her, she didn’t notice any peculiarity at first. Her entire focus was placed on Su Li. This made Tan Yunguang’s gaze darken, filled with jealousy. Su Li looked at the two people standing in a line before him, half-smiling, and said, “Xiaomeng, is this the resolve you wanted me to see?” Su Li’s tone was calm and indifferent, without any excess emotion. There was none of the questioning worry from Tian Xiaomeng, nor anger or discomfort. But precisely because of this, it made her more embarrassed and panicked than being loudly reprimanded and questioned. Tan Yunguang couldn’t bear to make Tian Xiaomeng uncomfortable; even though he was very unwilling, he wished Su Li would misunderstand, but he had to set aside his resentment and reluctance and explained, “I like Xiaomeng, but she doesn’t give me the slightest chance; her heart is set only on you.” Tan Yunguang’s unexpected confession made Tian Xiaomeng’s eyes widen in shock; she couldn’t imagine he still harbored such feelings for her. “Brother Yun Guang, you…” After speaking the words from his heart, Tan Yunguang felt much lighter, looking at Tian Xiaomeng with extreme gentleness, “Xiaomeng, don’t worry; liking you is only my affair, don’t feel burdened.” Tan Yunguang again turned his gaze toward Su Li, with a hint of threat, “Scared now? If you’re not good to Xiaomeng, then I’ll take care of her.” Tian Xiaomeng couldn’t quickly digest this shocking news to her; she murmured dazedly, “I just see you as a brother…” Like the best male confidant, an opposite-sex friend with whom she can share everything. Because some words, out of fear and concern, she found hard to express to her boyfriend, she could uninhibitedly tell them to Tan Yunguang. Even though she understood, hearing these words directly from Tian Xiaomeng still made Tan Yunguang inevitably feel heartache again. Su Li chuckled, pushing these two apart, and turned himself sideways to squeeze into the room from the doorway. Tan Yunguang’s house was a large three-bedroom apartment, quite spacious. From the decor, it was clear this belonged to a single male with a distinctly cold hard style. But now, the room was filled with many items not fitting the original design. Small pink cushions on the sofa, little bottles of green plants on the window sill, cute plush cats, small and exquisite dining plates and cups… Just as Tian Xiaomeng wanted to explain nervously, Su Li spoke first. “Xiaomeng, is this what you meant by wanting not to break up with me?” Before Tian Xiaomeng could speak, Tan Yunguang accused first, “Su Li, don’t use your dirty mind to think of us; we are not at all like you imagine.” Su Li retorted, “How do you know that’s what I’m thinking?” He glanced expressionlessly at the agitated Tan Yunguang, then turned his gaze to the pale-lipped Tian Xiaomeng, formally saying, “Let’s break up.” “You’re a bastard.” With extreme anger, Tan Yunguang swung his fist towards Su Li. It was enveloped by Su Li’s palm, neutralizing the incoming force, and he was thrown aside. Su Li spoke calmly, “This is a matter between her and me, what’s it to you?” “Xiaomeng, I think there are many issues between us, and it’s just not suitable.” The extreme inferiority on Tian Xiaomeng’s part, after a long time together, indeed exhausted a person. Because you always have to consider her; a word not spoken correctly, the person you initially guided to brighten a bit immediately shrinks back into their shell. Tian Xiaomeng still couldn’t grasp the key point, thinking Su Li was having an emotional fit over her and Tan Yunguang. She anxiously and desperately wanted to hold on to Su Li, “I… I just… because of my parents… I’m scared to bother you, so…” Vaguely, Su Li sensed a hidden complaint against him in her words. Suddenly, she felt nearly amused in anger. Before, she thought this girl was a bit unclear-headed; now, it seemed she was actually brainless. Or perhaps it was the love the original owner had given her that empowered her? No courage to confront those who hurt her, but instinctively spoiled to be willful towards her boyfriend, who cherished her. Indeed, those loved always have confidence without fear. Though these small emotions, due to her character, didn’t manifest clearly, in truth, this girl’s heart probably harbored quite a bit of resentment towards Su Li’s recent coldness. Su Li guessed right, Tian Xiaomeng indeed felt quite aggrieved. She looked pitifully at Su Li with eyes glistening with tears, seeming as if he bullied her. Su Li originally had wanted to say more to her, but seeing Tian Xiaomeng in this state, she suddenly lost interest. She lazily waved her hand, “Let’s leave it at that, let’s part amicably.” After saying this, she felt much lighter, as if shedding a heavy burden. This emotion could only be attributed to the influence of the original owner acting upon Su Li from the unseen. It seemed the original owner was seriously drained in their previous life; no matter how deep the affection, it was exhausted. Tian Xiaomeng bit her lip stubbornly, her tears streaming down her face, yet no sobbing sounds could be heard. This silent pain struck Tan Yunguang’s heart like a heavy hammer. He could no longer remain indifferent, ignoring the surroundings, directly pulling Tian Xiaomeng into his embrace, dominantly stating, “Since you don’t understand to cherish, then I’ll protect Xiaomeng from now on.” Su Li responded lightly, “Mm,” and turned to leave. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✶𝕗𝕚𝕣𝕖✶𝕟𝕖𝕥 This left Tian Xiaomeng, who had been harboring hope all along, deeply disappointed; she only reacted after the person vanished from sight, rushing out in regret and frustration. “Ah Lee, it’s not like that…” She ought to have pushed Brother Yun Guang away earlier, but somehow, her mind muddled, everything developed to this point. Just now, even though Su Li said nothing after the initial question, he didn’t mention a word about her and Brother Yun Guang. But it was precisely this indifference that made her feel guilty and ashamed. They are pristine, yet Tian Xiaomeng truly felt unaware of Brother Yun Guang’s special attitude toward her? No, she knew. But before, she believed their intentions were pure, leaving nothing to avoid. Yet under Su Li’s dark eyes just now, it seemed everything was revealed. Many things, she hadn’t deeply considered, those hidden deep in her heart, came to the surface. Tian Xiaomeng dared not think further; after chasing out, she naturally didn’t catch up to Su Li.