The Protagonist is Always Intimidating Me - Chapter 6

“Why are you doing this to me…?”

Tears streamed down the youthful beastman’s face, his still-innocent features damp with emotion. The crystal-clear tears slid down his pale cheeks, disappearing into the ground, leaving no trace behind.

Seeing the young man in such sorrow, many of the bystanders, especially those who were parents, couldn’t help but feel a pang of sympathy. They watched as he staggered towards Feng Qingxuan, meeting his murderous gaze head-on. “The only person I love is Mo Hankui! Even if he’s wronged, even if he abandons me, I will only love him! No matter what tricks you use—be it playing to my desires or distracting me—”

“My love remains unshakable!”

Mo Hankui: “……”

Your theatrics… always come out of nowhere!

Hearing his heartfelt declaration, the crowd erupted into applause. What a brave and passionate little beastman!

Among those clapping was Mo Jiuge, who normally greeted the world with a calm smile, but now his eyes were full of emotion. He turned to his hall master, sighing with admiration: “Your Highness, it seems you’ve finally reached the end of your suffering…”

However, Mo Hankui, who had seen through everything, merely thought: “……”

I don’t quite agree.

With the rumors taking yet another sharp turn, Bai Meng, his eyes brimming with tears, cast a glance at Feng Suiling. Their gazes met—one pair of black eyes filled with a flicker of malice, the other teary but mischievous.

As the rumors twisted yet again, Bai Meng covered his face with his hand and ran off into the crowd, his sobbing form leaving behind only his retreating figure and a trail of gossip.

Mo Hankui gestured to Mo Jiuge, and the two of them followed, quickly disappearing into the crowd.

The final scene of this emotional drama left only Feng Qingxuan and Feng Suiling still embracing each other, while the crowd’s murmurs shifted from “true love reunited” to “a pair of romantic scammers.”

Feng Qingxuan: “……”

Feng Suiling: “……”

Where did that guy come from?!

Bai Meng: (⊙v⊙) I’m just playing my part, nothing more.

Bai Meng ran ahead like a wild horse let loose, while the two men behind him chased after him, panting and out of breath. What should have been a two-day journey back to Xingge Hall turned into a mere half-day sprint.

Mo Hankui & Mo Jiuge, standing at the walls of Xingge Hall: “……”

How does someone with such a small body run this fast?!

……………

When they finally returned to Xingge Hall, the sky had just turned dark. Mo Hankui, a man with an obsession for cleanliness, could no longer stand the dust and dirt clinging to him. Without delay, he instructed his servants to prepare clean clothes and headed straight for the bath, neglecting to assign someone to keep an eye on the little follower trailing behind him, allowing the person to move about freely.

The bath was filled with hot water, and the room was thick with steam. Just as Mo Hankui shed his final piece of clothing and relaxed into the pool, he noticed a figure suspiciously pressed against the door.

Mo Hankui: “……”

Draped in his now-damp outer robe, he opened the door to find Bai Meng, who stood there wearing only an inner garment, leaning casually with one arm against the doorframe.

“……”

Mo Hankui’s gaze dropped to Bai Meng, silently asking what he wanted.

Bai Meng smirked, “Young Master, the night is long and lonely. Do you need someone to keep you company?”

Internally, Mo Hankui felt nothing but indifference. He didn’t even bother responding and began closing the door, but Bai Meng quickly stuck his foot in: “Wait, wait!!! I—I just want to take a bath! I swear I won’t cause any trouble!”

“……” Mo Hankui looked at him coldly. Bai Meng gazed back with his wide, sincere eyes. Finally, Mo Hankui gave up, looked away, and let him inside.

“This is where you bathe?” Bai Meng exclaimed, marveling at the pool of constantly flowing warm water, its edges lined with smooth jade stones, resembling a man-made hot spring.

Mo Hankui glanced at him without saying a word.

“Corrupt! Lavish! You upper-class types have no sense of frugality!” Bai Meng declared with righteous indignation.

Mo Hankui: “…So, are you going to bathe or not?”

Bai Meng: “Of course I am.”

Mo Hankui: “……”

Stripped completely bare, Bai Meng jumped into the water, splashing Mo Hankui in the process.

Mo Hankui: “……”

I should never have opened that door!!!

Bai Meng, now completely naked, leaned against the edge of the pool with a serene expression. His pale skin glistened under the water, and the sight of his delicate, wet hand resting on the pool’s edge, veins clearly visible beneath the surface, gave him an air of innocence and fragility that drew Mo Hankui’s gaze.

—Of course, it was the kind of attraction that made someone feel a sudden urge… to devour.