Chapter 33: The Unruly Interference

As he was speaking, he was suddenly tugged by a companion at the corner of his clothing. “What’s wrong? I haven’t finished speaking yet.”
No sooner had the words fallen from his lips than he felt a cold, deathly gaze fixed on him.
Upon closer inspection, it was actually Lu Yuanzhao, who had just been rejected by Pei En, staring at him like a punching bag. “Are you saying that I’m not even as good as a low-ranking civilian worm?”
The young master immediately sounded the alarm within himself, lowering his head and daring not to provoke the arrogant heir, “Your Highness, that’s not what I meant, I just—”
“You are garbage.”
Lu Yuanzhao coldly interrupted him, smashing the wine glass in his hand toward the young master. The scarlet wine splattered all over him. “Get lost, don’t bother me with your presence.”
“Y-yes, thank you for your mercy, Your Highness.”
Dazed and dizzy from the impact, the young master did not dare to linger; regardless of his own disarray, he hurriedly stumbled away.
Even so, Lu Yuanzhao still felt unsatisfied.
He stared at Tong Sui’s face, which was almost too beautiful to be that of a male worm, his expression twisted with malice. He had just been rejected, and now Pei En had gone to fawn over another male worm.
Did they not care about his status as the heir?
He could not let this go.
Standing quietly to the side, Lu Ting watched Lu Yuanzhao clearly, noting that his original plan had not aimed to provoke him this quickly.
Since he was offering himself up, Lu Ting naturally wouldn’t miss a chance to kill two birds with one stone.
“Your Highness, I have a way that can help you vent your anger.”
Lu Ting quietly leaned close to his ear and whispered something.
Lu Yuanzhao revealed a malicious smile as he looked at Tong Sui’s delicate face, a different kind of glimmer in his eyes. “I haven’t tried what it’s like to deal with a male worm.”
After Pei En left, Tong Sui turned to Bai Xingluo beside him.
“Do you really dislike that male worm from earlier?”
Bai Xingluo was taken aback for a moment upon hearing Tong Sui’s words. “Lord, I, I…”
He realized he should not show it so obviously, let alone be impulsive.
However, he couldn’t forgive that treacherous individual for trying to take his master away with a pitiful demeanor.
Even if given another chance, he would still choose to act.
But Lord probably would not like a male attendant who easily attracts trouble and takes matters into their own hands.
Bai Xingluo’s heart tightened for a moment.
For some reason, he believed Tong Sui wouldn’t do such a thing, yet he still felt a bit uneasy. He could endure any punishment, as long as he didn’t have to leave.
Seeing Bai Xingluo hesitating, Tong Sui couldn’t help but frown.
“Forget it, I’ll go find Pei En directly.”
He turned to leave in the direction where Pei En had departed. Bai Xingluo recalled what Pei En had said and unthinkingly reached out to grab Tong Sui’s hand.
“Lord.”
Tong Sui glanced down at the hand he was holding, causing Bai Xingluo to feel like he had been burned; he hurriedly pulled back his hand, retracting his fingers and lowering his head deeply. “I’m sorry, he dares to fantasize about becoming your male attendant! He is not worthy of you, and… I’m afraid if you agree, you’ll soon abandon me. I’m very anxious, so…”
His voice grew smaller, almost inaudible by the end.
Just the thought of Tong Sui, with his gentle gaze, one day landing on another male worm made him restless.
“It won’t happen.”
Tong Sui’s words were like a feather brushing against him, as he reached out to entwine their fingers, “I won’t abandon you, nor will there be other male worms. Only you.”
It won’t happen.
I won’t abandon you, nor will there be other male worms. Only you.
Such an answer caught Bai Xingluo off guard.
His previous fluster was soothed, and in his heart, amidst the vast wilderness of darkness, a spark ignited, illuminating the entire desolate plain.
This moment of light was enough to brighten his otherwise dark days.
Bai Xingluo’s fingers trembled slightly.
They were so close together, and his master was even holding his hand.
The young master’s hand was completely different from his—smooth, soft, and white, as if sculpted from ivory, pure and flawless.
A faint sweet scent stirred him, and he had been holding back for so long, but finally, he raised his eyes and saw sincerity and a hint of a smile in those clear, clean eyes.
“Are you feeling a bit better now?”
Bai Xingluo nodded and asked softly, “Are you trying to comfort me?”
“Comfort? Let me think… should I sing a nursery rhyme first?”
“Lord…”
Bai Xingluo’s cheeks flushed lightly, his face as lively as white jade. He lowered his eyes, “What you said earlier, are you serious? Only me…”
“Of course I’m serious.” Tong Sui pondered for a moment, “But if one day you want to leave, just tell me, and I won’t cling to you.”
“No, I won’t leave.”
Bai Xingluo wanted to say unless you drive me away, but after thinking it through, if Tong Sui truly did want him gone, he would find every possible way to stay.
So he swallowed his words.
Someone must protect the master, and he was the best choice.
A cold glimmer passed through Bai Xingluo’s eyes.
He could tolerate darkness and pain, but he would never allow any unscrupulous filth to disrupt the life between his master and himself now.
Due to Bai Xingluo’s aura and Pei En’s abrupt rejection, the remaining female worms, even if they were tempted, only dared to sneak closer to watch.
This so-called celebratory banquet seemed high-class, but to Tong Sui, it was really boring. If he could, he would want to go home immediately.
Unfortunately, they couldn’t leave so early.