Douluo Continent: I've joined forces with Tang San and taken Xiao Wu as my concubine!

Chapter 68, They're siblings!

As soon as the door opened, they came across Xiao Wu intimately applying ointment to Meng Bei.

"You, all of you!"

Upon seeing this scene, Dugu Yan was as if struck by lightning. She froze on the spot, motionless, as if she had lost her soul. Everything around her began to blur, leaving only her eyes staring intently at the scene of Xiao Wu personally applying medicine to Meng Bei.

Surprise, anger, disappointment, helplessness...

A multitude of emotions converged within Dugu Yan in a short period of time.

Seeing this, Xiao Wu hurriedly grabbed a piece of cloth and covered Meng Bei with it.

She looked like she'd been caught doing something wrong, her eyes darting around, her heart pounding with panic.

However, unlike Xiao Wu, Meng Bei was not flustered at all, but rather calm and composed.

Meng Bei looked at Dugu Yan with a calm expression and said without any hesitation:

"Sister Yanzi, Sister Xiaowu is applying ointment to me. As you know, my injury is in a rather private area and it's not suitable for outsiders to see. Could you come back later if there's anything else? Let Sister Xiaowu finish applying the ointment first."

Meng Bei's words startled Dugu Yan awake.

She then realized that Xiao Wu and Meng Bei's relationship was not that of an ordinary man and woman. Meng Bei had introduced them to her when they were in Soto City, saying that Xiao Wu and he were siblings.

Therefore, it is perfectly normal for Xiao Wu to apply medicine to Meng Bei at this time.

In an instant, Dugu Yan seemed to breathe a sigh of relief.

With the misunderstanding cleared up, she felt lighter and quickly and obediently withdrew.

After closing the door, Dugu Yan waited quietly outside.

During this time, she listened to some noises inside the house. Although she knew that Meng Bei and Xiao Wu were siblings, the thought of Xiao Wu lifting Meng Bei's clothes and applying medicine to him made Dugu Yan feel a pang of bitterness and a very unpleasant feeling.

Deep down, Dugu Yan instinctively didn't want Meng Bei to be close to other women, even if that woman was Meng Bei's sister.

But now, even if she doesn't want to, she can't stop it.

In terms of closeness, Meng Bei's relationship with Xiao Wu far surpasses that with hers.

In terms of feelings, when Meng Bei confessed his love to her, she personally rejected him.

Meng Bei's injuries today were all caused by her.

She originally intended to go in and apply medicine to Meng Bei, and explain the whole story to him.

But in this situation...

How could she possibly have the face to go back in and cause trouble?

Does Meng Bei still like me?

By now, he probably hates her to the extreme.

Thinking of this, Dugu Yan couldn't help but secretly shed tears.

For some unknown reason, it took a long time before Xiao Wu finally finished applying the ointment and walked out of the house with a flushed face.

Dugu Yan didn't pay much attention to Xiao Wu; her focus was entirely on Meng Bei. After Xiao Wu came out, she quickly went into Meng Bei's room.

Meng Bei lay on the bed, and although he had applied ointment, he still looked very weak.

When Dugu Yan entered, Meng Bei simply smiled and took it as a greeting.

Dugu Yan didn't care at this moment. She was focused on Meng Bei and didn't care about formalities. She went straight to Meng Bei's bedside, took his hand, and began to explain.

"Xiao Bei, I didn't mean to, it's like this..."

Dugu Yan recounted her conversation with Dugu Bo in great detail. She wanted to tell Meng Bei that she didn't mean to harm him; it was all a misunderstanding on her part because her grandfather had misunderstood her.

Meng Bei lay on the bed, quietly listening to Dugu Yan speak.

Sometimes, fearing that Meng Bei might not understand, Dugu Yan would repeat certain points over and over again. Meng Bei listened attentively, and even after a long time, he showed no sign of impatience.

Dugu Yan was pleasantly surprised. Judging from Meng Bei's attitude towards her, he didn't seem to dislike her.

However, Dugu Yan finally asked the question that concerned her most. She wouldn't feel at ease until she got a definite answer from Meng Bei.

"Xiao Bei, um, will you hate me?"

Dugu Yan asked with extreme nervousness.

After saying this, Dugu Yan's heartbeat slowly stopped, and she stared at Meng Bei without blinking, waiting for his answer.

However, Meng Bei did not answer immediately.

Instead, he grabbed Dugu Yan's small hand and held it in his own, then asked weakly:

"Sister Yanzi, you've said so much, but all I want to ask you is, do you like me?"

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan was immediately taken aback.

She didn't expect Meng Bei to ask her such a question.

Unlike her previous clear refusal, this time Dugu Yan felt hesitant.

The figures of Meng Bei and Yu Tianheng reappeared in her mind and began to fight.

Moreover, for some unknown reason, the scales of victory quickly tipped in Meng Bei's favor.

"I……"

Dugu Yan's palms were sweating nervously.

Holding Meng Bei's warm, large hand, she felt both nervous and happy.

She seemed to already have the answer in her heart, but for a moment she didn't know how to say it.

Looking at Dugu Yan's current state, Meng Bei knew perfectly well that the little snake had already fallen into his hands.

Now, with just a flick of his finger, the little snake will quickly give in...

However, Meng Bei had even better plans.

Be patient for two days, and he will achieve better results afterward.

Before Dugu Yan could make a decision, Meng Bei released his grip on her hand.

"Sister Yanzi, please don't be troubled. I think I already know the answer."

Meng Bei said with a dejected expression.

Dugu Yan panicked and quickly explained:

"No, actually I..."

"No need to say anything more," Meng Bei said, stopping Dugu Yan from continuing. He looked at her silently and said, "I understand. Since Sister Yan already has someone else in her heart, why should I keep pestering her?"

Meng Bei's words left Dugu Yan speechless.

Although Yao Mengbei was talking about himself, she couldn't help but feel ashamed after hearing it.

Yes, now that she already has Tianheng, how can she bother Mengbei?

Immediately afterwards, Meng Bei said:

"Don't worry, Sister Yanzi, I won't hate you. Let's just let this matter go and not mention it again. Let's go back to how things were before, and pretend nothing happened."

Dugu Yan was speechless for a moment, and Meng Bei also lost the desire to continue speaking, so he stopped talking and said:

"Sister Yanzi, I'm tired. Let me rest for a while."

After speaking, Meng Bei closed his eyes and said no more.

Dugu Yan wanted to say something more, but seeing that Meng Bei had already closed his eyes, she opened her mouth but ultimately didn't say anything.

After much deliberation, Dugu Yan decided to temporarily withdraw.

She thought that even if she wanted to be with Meng Bei, she should break up with Yu Tianheng first, otherwise Meng Bei would be wronged.

For now, she'll maintain her previous relationship with Meng Bei, and then formally confess her feelings to him after she breaks up with Yu Tianheng!

Dugu Yan thought to herself.

Returning to the way things were before wouldn't necessarily be a bad thing.

(End of this chapter)