NOVEL NEXT Chapter 3: The price is 1 per mouth!
Chen Muxue was left speechless by Jiang Nian's demands. She would never have imagined that the young man, who used to submit to all her whims, would dare to speak to her that way. The situation became even more uncomfortable when he insisted on retrieving the Dream Bear egg, a beast with king-level blood. Although Chen Muxue already possessed a royal beast, the Dream Bear was not something she was willing to return.
It wasn't for her own benefit; she needed it for Ye Chao, a close ally who urgently required a beast of this caliber to improve his performance in the upcoming academy evaluation. However, returning it would mean losing a crucial advantage.
Finally, Chen Muxue replied with a firm tone:
"I can return the intermediate storage ring to you, but not the Dream Bear egg." You were the one who insisted on giving it to me, and it will hatch soon. I'm not going to return it. Besides, your Jiang family is so rich, do you really care about a king-level egg?
Jiang Nian let out a cold laugh and replied:
"Miss Chen, it seems you are mistaken." My family may be powerful, but that doesn't mean I'm a fool. You are no longer my fiancée, why would I give you something so valuable? Return it immediately.
His tone was so severe that the onlookers were stunned. It was evident that Jiang Nian had changed; he was no longer the same man who used to indulge Chen Muxue in everything. The crowd, which had grown with each passing minute, began to murmur among themselves:
"What a nerve Chen Muxue has!" Does she still intend to keep something that Jiang Nian gave her when they were betrothed?
—It's incredible. The Dream Bear egg is invaluable, and now that Jiang Nian has broken off the engagement, there's no reason for her to keep it.
"I always thought Miss Chen was dignified and elegant, but it seems she is nothing more than an opportunist."
The comments were getting harsher, making Chen Muxue grit her teeth in frustration. How could everything have turned against her so quickly? She hadn't asked for these gifts; Jiang Nian had offered them voluntarily. Now that he wanted to take them back, didn't he have the right to mentally prepare himself?
Jiang Nian's voice cut through her thoughts.
—What's wrong, Miss Chen? Does your silence mean you don't plan to return anything? Very well, in that case, pay me. A beast egg with king-level blood costs at least 300 million on the market. Adding the storage ring, which is equally valuable, you can give me 500 million and we'll close the deal.
The bold claim left Chen Muxue completely stunned. Although her family had some influence in Yunyang City, gathering 500 million was not an easy task. The tension was palpable.
Then, a deep voice resonated from the crowd:
—Does Young Master Jiang need to stoop to this level? Joining a crowd to intimidate a a girl? What a shame.
The group of students parted, and a young man with black hair and bright eyes appeared with a determined demeanor. Although his appearance was attractive, it did not reach the level of elegance and authority of Jiang Nian. Even so, his presence seemed to be a relief for Chen Muxue.
It was Ye Chao, the class leader and the protagonist of the original story. Upon seeing him, the students began to murmur:
—It's Ye Chao! I'm not surprised that he's here to protect Chen Muxue.
—Now it all makes sense. Chen Muxue never accepted Jiang Nian because she was interested in Ye Chao.
—But, what does she see in him? Compared to Jiang Nian, Ye Chao is nothing special.
Ignoring the comments, Ye Chao approached Chen Muxue with a protective look. Without hesitation, he took her hand, as if openly declaring that she was under his care. Jiang Nian observed the gesture with evident disdain.
Ye Chao looked at Jiang Nian coldly and spoke:
—If you have a problem, solve it with me. You don't have to harass a girl like this.
Chen Muxue, strengthened by Ye Chao's presence, looked at Jiang Nian defiantly. However, Jiang Nian was not intimidated. With a disdainful smile, she replied:
—Harass? Don't make me laugh. I'm just reclaiming what belongs to me. The Dream Bear egg and the ring were gifts for my fiancée, but we are no longer engaged. What does that have to do with you?
Ignoring the tension, Jiang Nian added sarcastically:
—Although, if you're so eager to be a hero, we can arrange it. Give me 500 million right now, and you can keep Chen Muxue and her problems. What do you say?
The students watched expectantly, enjoying the drama unfolding before them. Ye Chao gritted his teeth as the atmosphere grew increasingly tense.