Blinded chapter 56

The wind on the mountain seemed to be getting stronger. Nearby bonfires flickered, leaping high, and the firewood crackled.

However, the surrounding environment had quieted down a bit. Many people were looking towards them, then gathered together to discuss in hushed tones.

Ruan Qiuyuan finally put on Xie Li’s coat. She glanced at Xie Li, her gaze deep.

Chang Xiaojia’s face was pale. He took a step forward, and Xie Li, reaching from the side, wrapped his arms around him, then asked Ye Shaoyin and Huo Zhaoning, “When does the race start?”

Huo Zhaoning turned away to make a phone call.

Chang Xiaojia slightly struggled in Xie Li’s embrace. Xie Li took his hand, and walked with him towards a corner, placing him in front of a large stone.

Xie Li, with both hands on the stone, trapped Chang Xiaojia in his arms, whispering, “Xiaojia, don’t cause trouble today.”

Chang Xiaojia, unable to break free, stopped his movements, only breathing rapidly, saying, “Why do you care about her so much?”

Xie Li, feeling a bit uneasy, whispered in his ear, “I can’t let Ruan Qiuyuan follow Ye Shaoyin. She has helped me.”

Chang Xiaojia, with red eyes, gritted his teeth, “She looks at you like she likes you!”

Xie Li knew that Ruan Qiuyuan deliberately looked at him with that expression just now. There needed to be an explanation between them so as not to arouse Ye Shaoyin’s suspicion. He could only say, “So what? I like you, that’s enough. I can’t let her suffer under Ye Shaoyin just because of this reason!”

Chang Xiaojia said, “But what does she have to do with you?”

Xie Li said in a deep voice, “Ye Shaoyin is not entirely wrong. Half the reason she betrayed Du Shenglian is because of me. I can’t ignore her.”

Chang Xiaojia looked at him.

Xie Li knew that many people were secretly watching them with curious eyes. He knew that every step he took was difficult. The path ahead was like a precarious bridge hanging over a bottomless abyss. A wrong step would lead to a dead end, but he still wanted to hold Chang Xiaojia tightly with one hand while firmly holding onto Ruan Qiuyuan with the other, unwilling to let her fall.

Perhaps he was being greedy. He held onto Ruan Qiuyuan because she was his companion, his comrade. He couldn’t watch her sacrifice her life. On the other hand, holding onto Chang Xiaojia was his selfish desire. He knew he loved Chang Xiaojia. He wanted to hold Chang Xiaojia’s hand forever, never letting go for a lifetime.

Just then, Xie Li heard the roar of an engine. A modified sports car came from the foot of the mountain, swung its tail, and steadily stopped on the half-platform near the road.

When the car door opened, a short man with a scar on his forehead came out from the driver’s seat. Huo Zhaoning walked over to him and talked, pointing towards Xie Li’s direction.

Xie Li heard the commotion from the entire half-platform crowd starting again. Then Ye Shaoyin shouted at Xie Li, “Your opponent is here. Get ready.”

Ruan Qiuyuan was still standing next to Ye Shaoyin, wearing Xie Li’s coat, looking exhausted.

Xie Li grabbed one of Chang Xiaojia’s hands and said to Ye Shaoyin, “I don’t want your money. If I win this race, you give her to me.” He pointed at Ruan Qiuyuan.

Chang Xiaojia suddenly pinched Xie Li’s hand.

Xie Li, enduring the pain, held him even tighter and pulled him behind him.

Ye Shaoyin wasn’t angry. He just laughed at Xie Li and said, “You’re really interesting, huh? You want her. Why when you have him?” After saying that, he looked at Chang Xiaojia and asked, “What do you think, Young Master Jia?”

Chang Xiaojia said coldly, “It’s none of your business.” But his nails dug into Xie Li’s flesh even harder.

Ye Shaoyin laughed loudly. It seemed like he wanted to attract everyone’s attention. As he wished, many members of the racing party on the half-platform looked over at them, gradually approaching and surrounding them.

Xie Li saw Huo Zhaoning and the scarred man also walking towards them. He Chuanyun stood on the side, looking at Ye Shaoyin with an obscure expression.

Ye Shaoyin grabbed Ruan Qiuyuan’s long hair and pulled her to his side, asking, “What do you think?”

Ruan Qiuyuan frowned, obviously in pain from her hair being pulled. But she quickly raised her head, looked at Xie Li, remained silent for a moment, and her eyes gradually became moist. She said, “Xie Li, if you’re willing to let go of Xiaojia’s hand, I’ll go with you.”

The entire half-mountain fell silent. Everyone was watching them. Upon hearing Ruan Qiuyuan’s words, there was an uproar. Those who originally saw ambiguity between Xie Li and Chang Xiaojia now looked at them with more mockery and lewdness.

Xie Li, however, reflexively tightened his grip on Chang Xiaojia.

Chang Xiaojia suddenly said to Ruan Qiuyuan, “Don’t get ahead of yourself, only in your dreams.”

Xie Li whispered, “Xiaojia.” Trying to stop him from speaking.

Ye Shaoyin laughed heartily on the side.

Ruan Qiuyuan smiled bitterly, and tears finally fell. “I don’t want your pity.”

At this moment, Ye Shaoyin spread his hands towards Xie Li. “How about this? If you can really handle both of them, I’ll give her to you. I promise! Of course, the condition is that you have to win today’s race.”

Xie Li exhaled deeply. He suddenly turned around, holding Chang Xiaojia’s hand and walked towards He Chuanyun’s direction.

Chang Xiaojia followed as he quietly muttered in a voice only Xie Li could hear, “Xie Li, believe it or not, I’ll kill you!”

Xie Li naturally didn’t believe him. He hugged his waist, dragging him to the side, and finally handed him over to He Chuanyun, saying, “Brother Yun, could you please take care of Xiaojia for me.”

He Chuanyun hesitated for a moment, sighing, “as long as he doesn’t make it difficult for me.”

Then, Xie Li turned to Ruan Qiuyuan, saying, “Would you come with me in the car? Please?”

Ruan Qiuyuan looked at him but remained silent.

Xie Li didn’t dare to be too explicit, but he almost wanted to plead with Ruan Qiuyuan.

At this moment, Chang Xiaojia suddenly turned to them, and glared fiercely at both of them.

Xie Li saw his expression and said to him, “Xiaojia, I’ll be back.”

Chang Xiaojia slowly stepped back two steps, then turned around and walked away.