Seriously, why did you have to stick your neck out for that idiot Pan Wei? Lose your pants over it—what a rotten deal.
As Yu Xiaoduo walked over, Ye Xiang suddenly flashed her a smile and greeted her, “Miss Gu, I’ve heard a lot about you. I’m just a rough man, not good with fancy words, so I’ll keep it simple: you’re gorgeous.”
Being called gorgeous by a guy this built honestly gave Yu Xiaoduo goosebumps all over. See? Being a beauty gives you an edge wherever you go.
“You flatter me, Mr. Ye.”
“As for what happened earlier, I’ll get to the bottom of it. No matter who’s involved, I’ll make sure you get a satisfactory answer, Miss Gu.”
Oh? Now this Ye Xiang sure knows how to talk—much better than Ye Shishi’s abrasive attitude. She really is just a spoiled girl after all.
“Great. I’ll be waiting for your update.”
“Then I won’t bother you while you prepare. My sister doesn’t know her own strength sometimes. Hope you won’t take it personally.” Ye Xiang said with a grin. He’d personally taught his sister her fighting skills, so he knew exactly what she was capable of.
Yu Xiaoduo thought Ye Xiang seemed a bit mismatched. A body this solid deserved a more intimidating face—like the scar-faced guy’s, for example. Being this handsome almost felt like a waste.
“Mr. Ye, since it’s a fight, bumps and bruises are inevitable. Just don’t get upset when they happen.”
Hearing Gu Wan’er’s words, Ye Xiang burst out laughing. This eldest daughter of the Gu family was quite interesting—not at all like the rumors suggested.
“Don’t worry. I won’t interfere in a quarrel between ladies.”
Yu Xiaoduo smiled and headed toward the locker room.
As soon as she left, the smile on Ye Xiang’s face faded, and his brow furrowed slightly.
“Fourth Brother, what did you say to her?” Ye Shishi walked over and asked.
“Nothing much. Just be careful—she seems pretty confident.”
Ye Shishi no longer had the calm composure she’d had earlier. Mainly because something about Gu Wan’er felt seriously off.
“I’ll take her seriously.”
“Go get changed.”
“Mm.”
Inside the locker room, Yu Xiaoduo was changing clothes, wondering who’d prepared this sportswear. Not a single inch of skin showing—how thoughtful.
Of course, Bai Ji had prepared it. Fighting is fighting, but there was no need to dress too revealingly and give the men a free show.
Just then, Ye Shishi walked in with her own clothes and clearly paused. She hadn’t expected anyone to be inside. But catching sight of Gu Wan’er’s striking figure, she didn’t leave either. Instead, she stood right beside her and started changing, almost as if she wanted to compare physiques.
Yu Xiaoduo was tempted to ask, “Are you sure you want to change in front of me?” but she didn’t want to spoil Ye Shishi’s fun.
“Miss Ye, you’ve kept yourself in great shape.” Yu Xiaoduo couldn’t help but swallow hard. The scene was way too steamy—indescribable, really. All she could say was, wow.
Though Ye Shishi’s skin wasn’t as fair as Gu Wan’er’s, it had a healthy glow. And those abdominal lines—so defined! Gu Wan’er had some too, but not nearly as prominent. And with all that regular training, her glutes were nicely sculpted as well. A true half-moon warrior goddess. Impressive.
Meanwhile, Ye Shishi kept feeling Gu Wan’er’s gaze roaming all over her. We’re both women—is mine really that different from yours? It felt like some kind of twisted challenge.
“Miss Gu really should work out more. Otherwise, things start to sag as you age.” Ye Shishi said casually, even deliberately showing off her “soft power” a little.
Yu Xiaoduo’s eyes went wide. Okay, I wasn’t too fond of you before, but I didn’t expect you to be this generous. I’m not petty either—I’ll go easy on you later so you don’t lose too badly.
After all, this pre-match “bribe” was really testing the limits of Brother Yu’s self-control.
Little did Ye Shishi know that the woman beside her had already changed. Even when she threw out that taunt during the silence, she had no idea that her provocative move was practically making Yu Xiaoduo’s nose bleed.
After changing into their sportswear, the two walked out together. Gu Wan’er looked at the strange expression on Yu Xiaoduo’s face and asked, “What’s wrong? Did she mess with you?”
“Yeah. She crushed my soul on a spiritual level. How vicious. Thank goodness I held on with sheer willpower.” Yu Xiaoduo took a deep breath.
Gu Wan’er looked utterly confused. “Speak human.”
“She said you’ll sag.”
“What?!”
“But I gave you a quick check, and you’re fine.”
“???”
Gu Wan’er was fuming. She wanted to beat them both up right now. But the real target was Ye Shishi: “Beat her up for me. One million per punch. I want to see her black and blue.”
“Isn’t that a bit harsh?”
“She said I’ll—you know what that feels like? It’s like if Ye Xiang said you’ll go limp down there one day.”
Yu Xiaoduo paused. Okay, that analogy actually hit the mark.
“Why do you seem so weird ever since you came out in that outfit? Did she plead with you?”
“Not at all.” Yu Xiaoduo reflected for a moment. This calls for a song title: A Secret That Can’t Be Told.
After all, the girl had just showered her with such a generous wave of “benefits.” Beating her black and blue afterward would be morally questionable.
Gu Wan’er narrowed her beautiful eyes. “Yu Xiaoduo, don’t tell me you two changed together.”
Holy crap. How did she guess that?
“No way.”
“Hmph. Then why did she say that about you?” Gu Wan’er gave her a knowing look. I haven’t known you long, but I’ve got you figured out.
Yu Xiaoduo was completely taken down. Time for a swift subject change: “We’re about to go on. I’m a little nervous, actually.”
“More like you’re loving it.”
Yu Xiaoduo: “…”
Loving it? She was beyond loving it. She was downright thrilled.
Gu Wan’er glanced over at Ye Shishi in the distance. Poor you. Got taken advantage of by Yu Xiaoduo and you don’t even know it. Somehow, that thought made her feel a lot better.
“The floor’s been cleaned. You two young ladies may enter the ring.”
At the referee’s signal, Yu Xiaoduo pulled on the specialized half-finger gloves—but that was it. Paper-thin gloves, no other protective gear whatsoever. The big shots in attendance couldn’t help but marvel: when girls get fierce, they get really fierce.
Bai Ji watched the scene unfold and could only sigh. When two strong-willed girls clash, it’s hard to call it quits without a clear winner. Still, Wan’er’s performance had truly surprised her. She couldn’t wait to see how she’d do next—and whether she could teach Ye Shishi a proper lesson.
Gu Mingqin and Gu Yuanli were also glued to the screen. Though they’d targeted her before, this time they were rooting for her all the way.
Go, Wan’er! Win this and your big brother will give you a reward.
As the chain was padlocked, the two women inside the steel cage drew everyone’s attention. They’d seen women’s fights before, but never between two women this stunning. It’d be a real shame if either of them got hurt.
“Sister Ye, go! Crush her!” A young man suddenly roared.
Following his shout, the young masters on Ye Shishi’s side all joined in with their own cheers. That made Yu Xiaoduo look completely outnumbered—like she was being isolated.
