Capítulo 15: Chapter 15: Tang San’s Forgiveness
Tang San staggered toward Xiao Wu's dormitory.
Every step sent waves of pain through his injuries, but he gritted his teeth and pushed forward, determined to uncover the truth.
In Shrek Academy, the boys' and girls' dormitories were far apart, and it took Tang San a long time to reach his destination.
"Xiao Wu, are you there?"
He knocked on the door.
No response.
Tang San's heart sank.
At that moment, a figure passed by Xiao Wu's door—it was Ning Rongrong.
"Huh? Tang San, what are you doing here? Aren't you still injured?" Ning Rongrong asked in surprise.
Tang San shook his head. "I'm looking for Xiao Wu. Rongrong, have you seen her?"
Ning Rongrong shook her head. "No, is she not home?"
Tang San shook his head again, concern clouding his face.
Noticing Tang San's unsteady posture, Ning Rongrong hesitated before suggesting, "How about I help you look for her? I was planning to ask her to go shopping with me anyway."
Because of Tang San's injuries, Shrek Academy had granted the students a rare break, and Ning Rongrong's playful spirit had returned.
The two began searching for Xiao Wu.
After looking around for a while, they found nothing. By now, it was nearing noon.
Suddenly, a figure appeared in the distance.
Xiao Wu was walking toward them, her hair disheveled, her steps unsteady, and her body visibly fatigued.
"Xiao Wu, where have you been?!" Tang San hurried to her side.
Xiao Wu wavered when she saw him, her gaze darting away.
"I… I was just wandering around."
"Wandering around?"
Tang San couldn't believe a worse excuse existed.
Who "wanders" to the point of disheveled hair, trembling steps, and utter exhaustion?
Flashes of the muffled voices he had heard the previous night came rushing back to him, and a terrible realization struck him like a thunderbolt.
The truth was becoming clear—Xiao Wu had been with someone, thoroughly worn out, before emerging from that person's room.
And that person… was Meng Bei.
Tang San collapsed onto the ground, the weight of the revelation crushing him.
Startled, Xiao Wu panicked, her guilty conscience only amplifying her fear of being discovered. She hurriedly made an excuse.
"I… I have something to do. Brother San, don't overthink it! I wasn't at Meng Bei's place. I mean… I have nothing to do with Meng Bei!"
With that, she quickly ran off.
Xiao Wu's departure left Tang San sitting on the ground, his face filled with pain.
Ning Rongrong, equally distressed, struggled to process the scene.
Xiao Wu's denial was far too forced—it was obvious she had just come from Meng Bei's room.
Yet Ning Rongrong couldn't believe it. *Could she and Meng Bei…?*
*It was supposed to be me! How could this happen?!*
"I'm going to find Meng Bei and get to the bottom of this!" Ning Rongrong declared, storming toward Meng Bei's dormitory.
Tang San, suddenly mustering strength, stood up and, despite his injuries, moved with unprecedented speed.
"I'm coming too!"
The two burst into Meng Bei's dormitory and found him shirtless, bathing in the courtyard.
It was damning evidence.
Why else would someone bathe so soon if not after intense activity?
Ning Rongrong broke into tears, her voice trembling with anguish.
"Meng Bei, what's going on between you and Xiao Wu? Did you… did you do that with her? Tell me!"
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*System Notification:*
- *Side Quest Triggered: Ning Rongrong's Grievance*
- *Objective: Comfort the upset Ning Rongrong.*
- *Difficulty: Easy*
- *Reward: Advanced Soul Tool*
Meanwhile, Tang San's eyes turned blood-red.
"Meng Bei, you dared to bully Xiao Wu. You've sealed your fate!"
*System Notification:*
- *Side Quest Triggered: Tang San's Forgiveness*
- *Objective: Convince Tang San to forgive you.*
- *Difficulty: Nightmare*
- *Reward: Unlock Second Martial Soul*
Meng Bei's heart skipped a beat. *Had his relationship with Xiao Wu been exposed?*
For a moment, he considered silencing Tang San permanently and defecting to the Spirit Hall.
But he quickly calmed himself. Noticing the word "suspected" in the system's quest description, Meng Bei realized Tang San had no concrete proof. There was still room to maneuver.
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Just then, an enraged Tang San charged at Meng Bei, but his unstable footing caused him to trip over a loose plank and fall to the ground.
Meng Bei rushed forward to help him up, his tone earnest.
"Brother San, you've misunderstood. It's not what you think!"
Before Tang San could respond, Ning Rongrong ran to Meng Bei, pounding on his chest with her fists as tears streamed down her face.
"Why?! Why?! You treated me like that, but you went to Xiao Wu! What does she have that I don't?!"
Her sobs caught Tang San off guard. *He hadn't realized Ning Rongrong and Meng Bei were involved.*
Meng Bei gently held Ning Rongrong, comforting her.
"Rongrong, you've misunderstood. Xiao Wu did come to my room, but it's not what it looks like. She's my sister—how could I do such a thing to her?"
Tang San, hearing this, began to waver. He wanted to believe in Xiao Wu, and Meng Bei's explanation provided a plausible alternative.
But Ning Rongrong shook her head, refusing to accept it.
"I don't believe you! I don't believe you!" she cried.
Meng Bei sighed and decided to deal with Ning Rongrong first.
He lifted her chin and kissed her, silencing her cries.
"Mm…" Ning Rongrong froze, her anger dissipating as she melted into his embrace.
*System Notification:*
- *Side Quest Completed: Ning Rongrong's Grievance*
- *Reward: Advanced Soul Tool – Emperor's New Clothes*
"See? It's really not what you think. Trust me, okay?" Meng Bei coaxed.
"Fine, I'll believe you… for now." Ning Rongrong nodded, her faith in Meng Bei restored.
Tang San, watching from the side, was stunned.
He hadn't expected Meng Bei and Ning Rongrong's relationship to be so intimate.
Meng Bei turned to Tang San, his expression sincere.
"Brother San, as you can see, Rongrong and I are together. With someone like her by my side, why would I go after Xiao Wu? Besides, even if I did, do you think Xiao Wu would let me? She'd never betray you like that!"
Tang San's doubts began to fade.
Indeed, Ning Rongrong was every bit as remarkable as Xiao Wu, perhaps even more so in terms of background. Meng Bei had no reason to stray.
More importantly, Tang San believed in Xiao Wu's loyalty.
Still, he couldn't shake the memory of Xiao Wu's disheveled state and her unconvincing excuse. Why had she lied to him?
He voiced his concerns to Meng Bei.
Meng Bei knew this was the critical moment. If he could resolve Tang San's doubts here, the system quest would be as good as complete.
After a moment of thought, a plan formed in his mind.
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