Dongfang Jing drove with focused attention, his eyes fixed on the road ahead.
But his gaze kept drifting involuntarily to Dugu Yan in the rearview mirror.
There's no way around it; everyone has a desire to gossip.
Dongfang Yao and Ye Lingling were much more direct; their beautiful eyes were filled with worry for their friend.
They wanted to offer comfort, but didn't know how to start.
Dugu Yan leaned back in her seat, almost curling up into a ball.
She felt ashamed.
I felt a touch of emotion from Yu Tianheng's sincere feelings.
But more than anything, it was the helplessness and sadness caused by Grandpa Dugu Bo's words.
Is Yu Tianheng's affection for her not entirely genuine?
Is this true or false? Why do I say that?
Finally, Dugu Yan could no longer bear the oppressive atmosphere.
She looked up at her two best friends.
Fortunately, Lingling and Yao'er were both in this car.
Although the existence of the Eastern Mirror is somewhat abrupt, it doesn't matter.
"Lingling, Yao'er…"
She roughly recounted what Dugu Bo had said to her privately at the academy.
From the backlash of the Jade Phosphorous Serpent Martial Soul's poison, to her grandfather's helplessness in tacitly approving her relationship with Yu Tianheng, and finally that unquestionable demand to break up.
"...That's it."
Dugu Yan's voice was filled with confusion: "Grandpa said I should break up with Tianheng. What do you guys think? I feel that Tianheng's feelings for me are genuine."
Seeing their friend troubled by love, Dongfang Yao and Ye Lingling exchanged a glance.
What advice could they possibly offer? Neither of them had ever been in a serious relationship.
Just then, Dongfang Yao had a sudden idea.
She glanced furtively at her brother who was driving beside her.
Although the boy appeared indifferent, the little girl knew him too well; her brother was definitely eavesdropping.
Dongfang Yao leaned closer and gently nudged Dongfang Jing with her elbow.
"Bro, stop pretending, tell me your opinion?"
Although Dongfang Jing is a blockhead.
Wang Qiu'er and Dongfang Yao both liked him, but he was completely unaware of this and still treated them as his brothers and obedient sisters.
Strangely enough, when it comes to analyzing other people's feelings and psychology, this guy can speak eloquently and rationally.
"You guys were having a nice conversation, why did you drag me into it?"
Dongfang Jing felt somewhat helpless; he really didn't want to get involved in girls' romantic relationships.
Dongfang Yao, however, persisted, insisting that he give a proper explanation.
"Just tell me, even if it's just for reference!"
Ye Lingling and Dugu Yan in the back seat also turned their expectant gazes over.
Three people, six eyes.
I just stared at him, waiting for him to speak.
Dongfang Jing had no choice but to sigh inwardly, remain silent for a few seconds, and organize his thoughts.
He didn't immediately express his opinion, but instead asked a few questions first.
"Dugu Yan, how did you and Yu Tianheng meet? And how did you get together?"
Although Dugu Yan found it strange, she still briefly recounted how the two of them met and fell in love.
After listening, Dongfang Jing already had a definite guess in his mind.
He spoke calmly, throwing the choice back to the other party.
Whether or not to break up ultimately depends on your own thoughts.
"You need to think carefully beforehand whether you can accept a relationship that starts with self-interest, and the various changes that may occur after you get married in the future."
Dugu Yan was completely confused and pressed for an answer: "What do you mean?"
Dongfang Jing glanced at her through the rearview mirror and asked, "Why do you think Yu Tianheng, the eldest grandson of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's sect leader, who has countless beauties around him, would pursue you for no reason?"
Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan subconsciously puffed out her chest, displaying a hint of innate pride.
When a guy approaches a girl, isn't the first thing he notices about her appearance and figure?
She said it as if it were perfectly natural.
However, Dongfang Jing shook his head when faced with the somewhat narcissistic Dugu Yan.
His attention briefly shifted from the road ahead to the rearview mirror.
Besides Dugu Yan, Ye Lingling was also sitting quietly beside her in the mirror.
"Personal preferences aside, I think most men would prefer quiet, intellectual, gentle, and obedient girls, rather than the outgoing type like you."
Upon hearing this, the three girls in the car reacted with different expressions.
Ye Lingling's head drooped even lower instantly, a blush spreading rapidly from her ears, and she seemed somewhat flustered.
She always felt that the other person was using her as an example.
Dugu Yan's cheeks were also flushed.
However, she was angry.
"Hey! What do you mean?!" Dugu Yan gritted her teeth, her face flushed.
Is this brat, who's even younger than her, saying he's not feminine?
If I weren't outmatched, I would definitely teach you a lesson!
Dugu Yan was pampered by Dugu Bo since she was a child. Her personality is actually somewhat similar to Ning Rongrong's. They are both young ladies with quite a temper.
"Cough cough!"
Seeing that the atmosphere was not right, Dongfang Yao quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
My brother's mouth is so sharp, it can really kill a conversation.
"Um... both of my older sisters are studying at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy, so why doesn't Yu Tianheng pursue Sister Lingling?"
Dongfang Yao blinked and continued, "Sister Lingling doesn't always wear a veil, he must have seen that! Sister Lingling is so beautiful!"
"How would I know? Tianheng never told me."
Dugu Yan turned her head to look out the window, somewhat sulking.
But even though she said that, she couldn't help but start thinking about the question herself.
Yes, why?
Although she is quite confident in her appearance.
To be fair, she is indeed quite inferior to her best friend Ye Lingling.
Furthermore, it's not just about appearance.
Lingling's aloof yet endearing temperament is far more alluring to men than a thorny rose like myself.
Yu Tianheng...
Why did he choose to gnaw on a tough nut like me when he had Ye Lingling, a stunningly beautiful woman who was delicate and easily swayed?
Fragments of the past uncontrollably surfaced in Dugu Yan's mind.
Yu Tianheng appears to be upright and reliable on the surface.
But in private, he's no different from any other man; he's quite lecherous.
Could it be the influence of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Martial Soul on him? After all, dragons are inherently lustful.
Yu Tianheng had repeatedly asked her to have a deeper conversation, but she had always refused, citing reasons such as cultivation and not being mentally prepared.
How could someone like that let Ye Lingling, who was right next to him, go?
Dugu Yan suddenly felt a chill.
Could it be... that what Grandpa said was true?
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