This conversation immediately halted Tang San's steps. He turned around, and for the first time in front of Ning Rongrong, his gentle, indifferent black pupils were tinged with coldness and sharpness. "As family, as Suisui's elder brother, I naturally wish for Suisui to have a healthy body. But if this health is to be exchanged for a friend's life, then I, Tang San, would rather be selfish and let Suisui endure a little longer."
He possessed the unique knowledge and memories of poisons and hidden weapons from his previous life as part of the Tang Sect. Although this world was unfamiliar, many of the medicinal herbs were the same as in his past life.
He knew of several medicinal plants that could improve physique and bring about a transformation.
Just because there was no way now did not mean there would be no way after he became stronger.
"You! Aren't you afraid Tang Sui will blame you for missing this opportunity?" Ning Rongrong, unnerved by Tang San's sharp gaze, forced herself to speak steadily.
Tang San opened his mouth, but before he could utter a word, Xiao Wu, standing beside him, couldn't help but step forward to retort, "We know Suisui's character best. She would never be someone who supports her brother betraying trust!"
"Although I've only known Suisui for five years, time has proven to me what kind of person she is," Xiao Wu said, her clear, limpid eyes looking at Ning Rongrong with resolve and determination. Her voice was firm and resonant. "Suisui is one of a kind! She would never trade her friend's life for her own health. In fact, she might even be willing to trade her own health for a friend's life!"
Tang Sui, standing on a tree branch, paused slightly. Her lips parted, and a warmth surged through her limbs, cooling her body in the night breeze.
"What... you guys..." Ning Rongrong, seeing the trust and certainty in Xiao Wu's eyes, retreated two steps in disarray. Under the steady and calm gazes of both of them, she could only stammer, "But neither of you are Tang Sui, so how can you know what Tang Sui thinks?"
"If I didn't even know what kind of person my sister is, then I wouldn't be worthy of being her brother," Tang San said calmly, looking at Ning Rongrong. He then took Xiao Wu's wrist and walked away, not wanting to exchange further words with the obstinate Ning Rongrong.
Watching their retreating backs, Ning Rongrong stood rigid, as if she had turned into a stone statue.
If Dai Mubai's arrogance had angered her, then the change in Tang San's tone and gaze as he left was an even stronger stimulus.
From childhood, she had been doted upon by the elders of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School. Lowering herself to interact with these commoners who had no backing from any power was already her limit. Yet, even after revealing her background and dangling the bait of great honor, they remained disdainful, even showing contempt towards her.
Ning Rongrong, who had always been self-centered, suddenly harbored a doubt in her heart. She couldn't understand why everyone was treating her this way in this matter. Was she truly in the wrong?
No, that couldn't be.
She was not wrong!
The next second, eager to prove herself, Ning Rongrong looked at Oscar, the only one who remained. A hint of urgency appeared on her beautiful, clear face. "Oscar, will you help me?"
Behind Ning Rongrong, Oscar's peach blossom eyes revealed a hint of sighing and disappointment. Under Ning Rongrong's gaze, he slowly shook his head. "I'm sorry, Ning Rongrong."
He said Ning Rongrong's full name, and his tone became extremely distant.
"This time, I believe Tang San and Big Brother Dai are correct. Perhaps, this place is truly not suitable for you. You should pack your things and leave. I am not worthy of standing beside the little princess of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School."
It was true that he had fallen in love with Ning Rongrong at first sight, but he was not a love-struck fool who would blindly praise his beloved and be willing to do anything for her, including acts of wickedness and betrayal.
"Oscar, you..." Ning Rongrong's pretty face immediately turned grim, stung by Oscar's words.
Oscar turned around, looking at the bright moon hanging in the night sky, and smiled self-deprecatingly. "Besides, even if I were willing to help you, what then? You would only treat me as a servant to be summoned and dismissed at will. I originally thought that the difference in our family backgrounds wouldn't be an obstacle to friendship, but now I realize I was wrong."
"I think, without me, you will have many people in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School willing to help you. You don't lack a mere commoner like me. Ning Rongrong, take care of yourself."
With that, Oscar lowered his head and walked away, leaving Ning Rongrong with a silent figure.