"It's okay, these are just some ordinary elixirs, no big deal."
Yu Xiaogang's heart skipped a beat, just a few broken elixirs, what use could they have?
Xu Ran used these elixirs to humiliate him, not to treat his illness, he certainly didn't believe these elixirs were valuable.
That scoundrel Xu Ran would never do anything beneficial for him, Yu Xiaogang.
He had now heightened his guard and definitely wouldn't be fooled by Xu Ran again. Anything related to Xu Ran had to be carefully considered thrice. Otherwise, he'd likely be led into a pit by Xu Ran once more.
But why did Bi Bidong care so much about these elixirs?
"Ordinary elixirs? Brock, do you know how much effort Xu Ran has put into refining these elixirs? Even a Titled Douluo wouldn't dare to underestimate the medicinal power contained in them."
"These elixirs are green, filled with rich life essence, capable of making your physical condition much stronger so that you can withstand the power of the Martial Soul. And now you've smashed them all."
Bi Bidong gently pursed her lips, very disappointed in Yu Xiaogang.
She looked down at the powder of the elixirs on the ground, feeling some heartache, as the clearly irreparable crushed fragments were blown away by the wind, never to be restored again.
This was not just about a few elixirs; it was more about Xu Ran's sincere heart.
Brock mistreated Xu Ran, slandered him, but Xu Ran, like a true gentleman, was willing to diminish his own blood essence to refine and give these elixirs to Brock.
Moreover, Xu Ran had explained the reason why he previously humiliated Brock.
Xu Ran felt Brock had great potential, which is why he humiliated him, hoping to help him unleash his full potential in a pressurized environment.
What a simple and unadorned person!
The moment she knew the truth, she was so moved by Xu Ran that she wanted to cry.
It turned out that Xu Ran didn't bully Brock, but was helping him grow. Every punch, every kick was aimed at vital points to stimulate Brock's growth.
Yet, Brock didn't realize any of this, even asking her to assassinate Xu Ran.
If Xu Ran had been weaker, what would have happened if she'd really succeeded in the assassination? She couldn't even bear to imagine that scene, where the world would have lost a true gentleman.
Xu Ran's actions, seemingly contemptible, were in fact so noble.
She even felt that Xu Ran's lustful intentions towards her were deliberately shown. She didn't know why she thought this, she just simply felt that Xu Ran was such a noble person.
In Bi Bidong's mind, two figures emerged.
At this moment, the gap between Yu Xiaogang and Xu Ran was so vast, it was almost irreparable.
"Dong'er, don't believe Xu Ran. These damn elixirs are definitely just Xu Ran's bluff, using his own blood essence? Such tales from Xu Ran can only deceive you pure-hearted women."
Yu Xiaogang felt amused, Xu Ran was just too ridiculous. Would Xu Ran be so good to him? If Xu Ran were really that good, then he wouldn't be Xu Ran.
"Brock, are you still badmouthing Xu Ran even now? Do you know how much Xu Ran has worried over you behind your back?"
"Xu Ran bullied you before only to help you, to stimulate your body's potential and make you stronger. Yet you only saw Xu Ran's humiliation of you, and failed to see the good intentions behind it. You've truly disappointed me." These words were meant to be kept secret by Xu Ran, for although he was secretly helping Brock, he didn't want Brock to know about his painstaking efforts.
Because once Brock knew, the method Xu Ran wanted to use to stimulate Brock's potential would no longer work.
But at that moment, when Brock smashed the elixirs that Xu Ran had painstakingly refined, her fury was complete. She wanted Brock to know the truth, this touching truth, hoping that if Brock had even a shred of conscience, he would feel deeply grateful to Xu Ran, right?
"What?"
"Xu Ran..."
Yu Xiaogang was completely confused, having no idea what was happening.
After quickly digesting Bi Bidong's words, Yu Xiaogang's face turned green with anger. Xu Ran was really good at spouting nonsense!
Yu Xiaogang wanted to retort, but upon seeing Bi Bidong's utterly convinced expression, he choked back his words. Xu Ran had crafted such a favorable impression in Bi Bidong's heart, even fabricating so much nonsense.
But he knew Xu Ran was shameless. Bi Bidong didn't know that.
If he now spoke ill of Xu Ran, saying that Xu Ran was deceiving her, Bi Bidong wouldn't believe him. She might even be more disappointed in him.
For a moment, Yu Xiaogang was stupefied.
He felt incredibly wronged. How had Xu Ran suddenly become his benefactor? Was there a benefactor who stole his woman? Or one who sent the Huanhuan Yuan to attack him?
But damn it, he couldn't speak ill of Xu Ran, and he even had to agree with Bi Bidong's words—how infuriating is that?
"Brock, you've let me down today," Bi Bidong said coolly, looking at Yu Xiaogang as if her heart was completely broken, with no sentiment left for Yu Xiaogang.
Feeling the shift in Bi Bidong's emotions, Yu Xiaogang panicked completely.
"Dong'er, it's all my fault. You know, I've been insecure since I was young, and I became even more so after falling in love with you. You're the high and mighty Pope, while I'm just a lowly piece of trash. I don't deserve you, I'm afraid of losing you."
"That's why I reacted the way I did when I saw you and Xu Ran in the conference hall. It's not that I don't trust you, I just love you too much, that's all," Yu Xiaogang said desperately, playing the emotional card.
Hearing Yu Xiaogang's words, Bi Bidong's emotions did indeed waver somewhat. After all, Bi Bidong was a person who valued affection, and she could be swayed whenever Yu Xiaogang played the emotional card.
"And what about Xu Ran?" Bi Bidong looked at Yu Xiaogang. She could accept being wronged, but Xu Ran could not.
Xu Ran was Yu Xiaogang's benefactor, having spent so much time on him to awaken his potential, but now Xu Ran was being deeply wronged.
"It's all my fault. I didn't realize how kind-hearted Xu Ran was; he beat me, kicked me, punched me, and insulted me all for my own good, yet I hated him for it. I, Yu Xiaogang, am truly no good. So, I've made up my mind. I'm going to apologize to Xu Ran, to apologize to him in person."
"Who hasn't made a mistake in this life? It would be the biggest mistake to persist in the wrong without correcting it. As long as I am willing to mend my ways, I believe Xu Ran will forgive me," Yu Xiaogang declared. The more he spoke, the more aggrieved he felt. He'd never had it so bad in his life. Abused to such an extent by Xu Ran, he was now expected to apologize—was there any justice left in the world?
Yet, if he didn't show the right attitude, his relationship with Bi Bidong might deteriorate. The best outcome would then be a few days of cold war with Bi Bidong, but Xu Ran would definitely seize the opportunity, and Bi Bidong would be completely taken away from him.
"Brock, it's good that you can recognize your mistake. To know one's error and mend it is indeed most commendable," Bi Bidong's eyes brightened, feeling somewhat reassured. Though Brock had made a grave mistake, as long as he knew to correct it, there was still room for things to turn around.