Chapter 508: Chapter 5: I’m a Woman (5)

A mother tends to be more tolerant and attentive towards her children, and is more inclined to blame others for problems.

It’s like how a mother-in-law can criticize her own son, but if the daughter-in-law says something negative about him, the mother-in-law is sure to be displeased.

Usually claiming to adore Li Shuning so much, Gu Xiaoyan couldn’t help but feel a trace of resentment towards Li Shuning at this moment.

It was just a trivial matter that caused Shen Jian to be left behind, but what if that man had bad intentions? What then?

Perhaps she never considered that if the person really had malicious intent, Li Shuning staying behind would only add another victim to the situation rather than help.

Gu Xiaoyan smiled and said: “Ningning, you’re usually the most sensible one, but why were you so impulsive this time? Shen Jian, that brat, might have his own difficulties. Once he returns, your aunt will definitely ask him for clarity and have him apologize to you. So don’t cry, crying won’t be flattering.”

Gu Xiaoyan’s words suddenly brought a chill to the atmosphere, as everyone there was insightful, and her words were quite thought-provoking.

Wang Yulan also chuckled: “Yes, Ningning, don’t cry anymore. How could someone unfamiliar make Shen Jian lose his composure? Go rest; you must be exhausted.”

“Alright, mom, I’ll go rest for a while.”

Both mother and daughter ignored Gu Xiaoyan, leaving her rather embarrassed; she also received a stern look from her husband and dared not speak further.

Meanwhile, on Sky Blue Star, Shen Jian panicked upon discovering that Li Shuning was gone, losing interest in accompanying Luo Xiao.

He only learned from the mushroom-headed robot that Li Shuning had actually returned to Purple Cloud Star.

Shen Jian realized he was truly in trouble this time; Li Shuning was undoubtedly angry.

He wanted to head to the space station to find a Starship, but Luo Xiao suggested they return together, giving them a few more days together, since the journey would take several days anyway.

Hearing Luo Xiao would accompany him, Shen Jian stopped fretting; surely, Luo Xiao’s Starship was faster.

The unexpected, however, happened: the return journey was constantly plagued by surprises — meteor streams, encounters with the Thief Gang, and other issues, taking nearly a month to complete.

Previously, when Shen Jian and Li Shuning traveled on a commercial Starship, it only took seven to eight days.

Shen Jian secretly breathed a sigh of relief; thankfully he was aboard Luo Xiao’s Starship, otherwise encountering these troubles could be dangerous.

Upon returning to Purple Cloud Star, Luo Xiao had matters to attend to and left temporarily, while Shen Jian hurried to see Li Shuning.

Li Shuning did meet Shen Jian, but her demeanor was as cold as ice, far from their previous closeness.

Shen Jian felt like he was on the verge of tears; what did this little lady really want?

“My dear Shuning sister, how can you forgive me? I admit I got excited seeing my idol, which led me to go out with him, and later I cared for him when he was injured, though my heart was worried about you.”

“Injured? Shen Jian, don’t lie to me, who was this person?”

“He’s Luo Xiao, Admiral Luo.”

Li Shuning suddenly burst into laughter.

A beauty looks attractive even while laughing, her smile indeed sweet and charming, unlike some who distort their face when they laugh.

Shen Jian was captivated by that smile.

Yet after laughing, Li Shuning’s expression grew increasingly frosty, making Shen Jian’s heart race — both awe-inspiring and frightening, knowing Shuning sister was truly, deeply angry this time.

“Admiral Luo Xiao, I believe; after all, given their prowess, only such figures can withstand the trials. But I do not believe he was truly injured. Minor injuries could easily be healed in a medical pod; serious ones? Ha, yet they can leisurely tour around? Shen Jian, am I a fool to you?”

“I’ve been back on Purple Cloud Star for over a month already, and you just returned — would such delays happen if you truly cared?”

Shen Jian now started doubting everything, as what Li Shuning said was completely correct.

Upon hearing Li Shuning’s query, he immediately responded: “There were many incidents during the return, meteor streams, Thief Gang, etc.”

“Enough, Shen Jian; do you take me for a fool? Meteor streams? Not only Luo Xiao Admiral’s Starship but even commercial ones can detect those in advance and avoid them. Thief Gang? Luo Xiao surely wouldn’t pursue them randomly; they’d be thankful to avoid him. You really think I’m a three-year-old naive child?”

“Leave, Shen Jian; we’ve grown up together, and I saw you as my best friend. I hadn’t anticipated you would deceive me today, and concoct numerous excuses full of contradictions just to trick me. Lies all your mouth spews; from this moment, I’ll treat you as a stranger.”

Shen Jian was driven out.

At that moment, Shen Jian’s intellect seemed to reboot, realizing how unreasonable all this was.

What did Luo Xiao mean by this?

Why play tricks on him?

The family indeed considered him marrying Shuning sister.

He indeed liked Shuning sister, believing marrying her was a good idea.

Now, with Shuning sister angry, the marriage might not proceed.

Could it be Luo Xiao likes Shuning sister?

Shen Jian slapped himself; how foolish, being toyed around like this, always misinterpreting everything.

He was now quite certain Luo Xiao’s actions were intended with clear ulterior motives.

Feeling exasperated, Shen Jian returned home.

Gu Xiaoyan had been waiting there; she was displeased that her son sought out Li Shuning immediately upon arrival.

Yet seeing her son’s odd demeanor, she quickly inquired: “Son, what’s wrong? Did Li Shuning throw a tantrum at you?”

“Mom, enough questioning; it’s my fault for being silly, tricked and unaware, making Shuning sister angry.”

Shen Jian retreated to his room, having no solution in mind; he couldn’t just confront Luo Xiao at his home.

Even if he confronted him, they likely wouldn’t admit anything.

In the narrative, both were confined initially; this time wasn’t the case.

Later, Shen Jian sought Li Shuning multiple times, each time she avoided meeting him.

The final time, Gu Xiaoyan accompanied Shen Jian, though he couldn’t see her; Li Shuning was in seclusion.

Reportedly her spiritual power was loosening, a breakthrough seemingly imminent.

Naturally, Shen Jian still didn’t encounter Li Shuning.

A few days later, Li Shuning’s brothers returned, while Li Shuning remained secluded.

On her brothers’ third day back, Li Shuning emerged, already at Fourth Rank of Spiritual Power Ability.

This was indeed quite impressive.

PS: Xiao Qing is going to freshen up first, then continue writing later; an additional Chapter will be added.

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