Chapter 1698 - 1698: Secret!

When Shangguan Wan'er said this, Dong Ruyan, who was beside her, felt even more empathetic.

Compared to Shangguan Wan'er, she was more qualified to say this, because she was now the woman Jiang Feng personally acknowledged.

Moreover, she wanted to understand Jiang Feng's past even more.

Jiang Feng looked at the inquisitive expressions on the faces of the two women, sighed, and said plainly, "Learning about these things doesn't really mean anything. Why be interested in them?"

About his secrets, besides the fact that he had returned through reincarnation, he had kept his past in Capital City hidden from everyone until now.

The only person who knew slightly about it was Old Sir Nangong; even Nangong Qingcheng and Chu Feifei didn't know.

But what made Jiang Feng feel helpless was that as he interacted more with those families in Capital City, these secrets eventually couldn't be concealed.

"What you said—we just want to know more about you, is that a problem? You can know all about our backgrounds, but we increasingly can't see through you, is that fair?" Shangguan Wan'er snorted charmingly and said.

Jiang Feng smiled slightly, calmly saying, "The reason I don't talk about it with you isn't because I don't trust you. It's just that knowing too much isn't good for you, and... it's not a happy memory for me either."

Shangguan Wan'er opened her mouth, wanted to speak but stopped, while Dong Ruyan hurriedly pulled her aside.

Then Dong Ruyan looked at Jiang Feng with complex eyes and said, "Okay, since you don't want to talk, we won't force you. But Jiang Feng, remember this: we are forever on your side. We may not have your kind of strength, but even if the sky falls, we are willing to bear it with you. That is our promise to you."

"Mm, got it."

Jiang Feng nodded with a smile, "Don't worry, no matter what secrets I may be keeping, my attitude toward you will remain unchanged."

"Hmph, it's easy for you to say. Look at these recent troubles, which one of them doesn't have a big background? I sure hope you're confident in handling it."

Dong Ruyan jokingly blamed him, but in her heart, she was quite touched; Jiang Feng's sudden romantic words indeed felt comforting.

Shangguan Wan'er, seeing their conversation, couldn't help but feel something strange. Didn't these two seem like they were flirting?

Especially Dong Ruyan; Shangguan Wan'er clearly felt she was different from before, showing a kind of inexplicable gentleness toward Jiang Feng!

Although this gentleness was well-concealed, it couldn't escape Shangguan Wan'er's eyes. Saying there was nothing between them was certainly suspicious!

"Alright, you should go back and rest early; I want to sit alone for a while." Jiang Feng still wanted to call Nangong Qingcheng, so he smiled and sent the two women away.

"Mm."

Dong Ruyan nodded and then obediently turned around and left.

Shangguan Wan'er immediately caught up with her, following her back to the room.

"Young mistress, it's getting late, why don't we wash up early..."

"You stop that!"

Shangguan Wan'er glared at Dong Ruyan, directly interrupting her, and then stared intently at Dong Ruyan, saying, "Ruyan, I'm asking you something, and you must answer honestly."

Dong Ruyan was a bit taken aback, instinctively feeling nervous, "Wh... what?"

"Between you and Jiang Feng, is there some secret you're hiding from me?"

Shangguan Wan'er bluntly exposed her, "I always feel you're different with him than before, even compared to when you first arrived at the villa. Your attitude isn't right. Did he do something behind my back?"

"Ah, no... nothing!"

Dong Ruyan immediately refuted with a flushed face!

She hadn't expected Shangguan Wan'er to be so sharp, actually noticing the clues!

But if they did something, it was something Jiang Feng did in the past, unrelated to recent events.

"Hmph, still trying to hide from me?"

Seeing Dong Ruyan's evasive gaze and guilty expression, Shangguan Wan'er felt even more convinced of her judgment, "Spill the truth quickly, no dodging!"

Dong Ruyan was deeply embarrassed and still stammering, "Young mistress, don't overthink it. Really, there's nothing. I have no secrets with that guy, just seeing him struggling now, carrying many burdens, and bothered by various troubles, I feel sympathy, nothing more..."

Seeing Dong Ruyan still lying, Shangguan Wan'er couldn't help but harden her expression, silently staring at her.

She and Dong Ruyan had practically grown up together; how could the other hide a secret from her?

Moreover, she knew Dong Ruyan's character best. When did Dong Ruyan ever show tenderness and sympathy for a man?

"Not telling me, fine, then I'll ask Jiang Feng directly!"

Shangguan Wan'er said angrily and walked around Dong Ruyan, opening the door to go out.

"Don't!"

Dong Ruyan jumped in fright, quickly pulled Shangguan Wan'er from behind, her face full of bitter expression.

Such matters exposed in the open would truly make her lose face.

Thus, she could only turn even redder and smile bitterly, "Young mistress, I'll confess honestly, don't go asking him."

"That's more like it, tell me!"

Shangguan Wan'er was merely scaring her, and immediately stood with hands on her hips.

Dong Ruyan's face turned even more bitter and blushing; she gathered her words before murmuring, "Young mistress, I hope you won't disclose it after I tell you, otherwise I truly won't be able to face the other sisters..."

"Don't worry, I won't tell anyone. I just want to know the truth!" Shangguan Wan'er promised.

"I am now... his woman."

Dong Ruyan finally mustered the courage to speak, her eyebrows showed happiness, and her tone became bashful, "Just the other night, I talked with him, and then he accepted me..."

Shangguan Wan'er was shocked, staring wide-eyed!

Although she had guessed something like this, she hadn't expected Dong Ruyan to admit it, confirming her judgment!

And she couldn't understand why Dong Ruyan would be accepted by Jiang Feng before her?

She herself had hinted openly and subtly to Jiang Feng many times, almost offering her heart to Jiang Feng. But Jiang Feng never gave her a chance, and now, how could Dong Ruyan have beaten her to it?

"How... how did you do it?"

Shangguan Wan'er was suddenly annoyed and unable to bear it!

"I didn't do anything, it was that guy who made a mistake. He... he owed me, and accepting me was just to make amends..."

Dong Ruyan's cheeks were red to the point of being unshowable. Right now, she had no choice but to shyly tell Shangguan Wan'er about what Jiang Feng had done to her before. She had forced Jiang Feng's hand by getting on the bus first and buying the ticket later!