Soul Land IV (Douluo Dalu) : Ultimate Fighting-Chapter 1228 - : Once the Sea, Hard to Be Compared with Water
Chapter 1228: Chapter 1228: Once the Sea, Hard to Be Compared with Water
While speaking, Zhao Jiancheng controlled the lotus leaf he was standing on to slowly glide towards the girl with number twenty-eight.
“Good——” Someone in the group of boys yelled out loud, followed by a chorus of praise and enthusiastic whistling.
Zhao Jiancheng did not back down, even though the other person might not be a suitable partner. He chose to bravely face the situation. Most importantly, he also promised to treat the other person well and sincerely try to like them. He kept his promise and also maintained the men’s honor.
The two lotus leaves gently touched each other, Zhao Jiancheng extended his right hand, his eyes now calm and even with a hint of relieved liberation.
As his right hand reached out to her, the girl with number twenty-eight slightly lowered her head, silent.
From a distance, Zheng Longjiang teased, “According to the rules, number twenty-eight girl, you are now Zhao senior’s person. You can take off your veils and bamboo hats.”
The girl with number twenty-eight’s body trembled slightly, but she did not take Zhao Jiancheng’s hand, instead, she raised her hands to the edge of the bamboo hat on her head. Her voice trembled and choked, “Do you demean yourself like this? Is this your choice?”
As she spoke, she slowly took the bamboo hat off her head.
Everyone’s gaze involuntarily focused on her face. They all wanted to see who this female student, plump and having backed Zhao Jiancheng into a corner, really was.
It was a chubby face, with skin fair and delicate. Although she was fat, it was hard to conceal her prior elegance. Her eyes, large and bright, filled with tears as she gave Zhao Jiancheng a resentful gaze, as if wanting to engulf him.
Seeing this face, both strange and familiar, Zhao Jiancheng was dumbstruck, “You, you, you are…”
“You fool!”
Under the shocked gaze of everyone, the plump figure of the girl with number twenty-eight started to transform, just like an inflated balloon suddenly deflating, her bulky figure gradually receded, quickly becoming slender.
As the clothes became looser and her face more chiseled, her sparkling big eyes became even more captivating. Clearly, she was a very beautiful young woman. She looked to be about twenty-five or twenty-six years old, her beautiful eyes fiercely staring at Zhao Jiancheng, tears uncontrollably streaming down her cheeks.
“Peng Peng!” Zhao Jiancheng exclaimed in shock, his legs giving way, one foot plunging into the lake water.
Peng Peng cried out, hurriedly reached out, and grabbed his still extended, stiff right hand, pulling him up instantly.
Zhao Jiancheng fiercely pulled her in, dragging her into his arms and holding her tightly.
“You…” Peng Peng was about to say something, but she instantly felt the heat emanating from Zhao Jiancheng’s body, and saw the uncontrollable tears streaming down his face.
“Peng Peng, Peng Peng… am I dreaming? Is it really you? It’s actually you!” A man who is usually strong and tall is now crying like a child. For a moment, even Peng Peng, who wanted to say something, found herself at a loss for words. She could only embrace him with her arms from behind as they both wept together.
By this time, everyone could tell that there was a story between the two of them. It was clear they had known each other for a long time, and even had feelings for each other. Yet at today’s Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event, they had been reunited in such a way, creating the scene before everyone’s eyes.
Zheng Longjiang and Shan Wei exchanged glances, both noticing the surprise in each other’s eyes. They couldn’t guess who that plump girl was before, but Peng Peng was someone they knew! She is one of the Inner Court’s belles, and has always been single.
Zhao Jiancheng usually kept a low profile and didn’t stand out in appearance, so how did he end up together with Peng Peng? What was going on here?
It took quite a while before Zheng Longjiang coughed and said, “You two, listen to me for a moment. Today is the grand Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event, a day for celebration. It’s fine to cry out of happiness, but let’s not overdo it. According to the rules, you two are considered to have a predestined affinity and are a perfect match. However, could you two explain to us what’s going on? You’ve got our hearts racing.”
Zhao Jiancheng and Peng Peng then realized they were still at the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event. They quickly separated and wiped the tears from their faces, but at this moment, it seemed like they only had eyes for each other. Peng Peng raised her hand and punched Zhao Jiancheng, “Didn’t you want to find a plump girl? Go ahead and find one!”
Zhao Jiancheng grabbed her hand, “I want you and no one else. This time, you won’t escape from the palm of my hand.”
“Ah, this is so cheesy! That’s enough from you two! There are still so many single seniors and juniors around. You can show off your love later. If you don’t give an explanation soon, at least senior Zhao Jiancheng might be in danger of getting mobbed.”
Zhao Jiancheng twitched the corner of his mouth and glared fiercely at Zheng Longjiang before making an apologetic gesture, “Sorry for disturbing everyone. Peng Peng and I were classmates back when we were in the Outer Court. Actually, I had started to like her even then. But me? I didn’t think I was worthy of her, so I could only secretly harbor feelings.”
“Wow, a secret crush!” Zheng Longjiang immediately teased.
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“Shut up!” Peng Peng glared at him annoyedly, then immediately turned to look at Zhao Jiancheng. He was also looking at her.
Their eyes met, and both of their faces reddened.
Zhao Jiancheng continued, “In order to be worthy of her, I practiced my cultivation diligently and worked hard to improve myself. I thought, since my appearance wasn’t much, maybe I could make up for it with strength? Later, we both got into the Inner Court and remained classmates. I thought that time, I should try to pursue her. And what better opportunity than the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event? So, at that event, I was ready to express my love to her.”
“But who knew that just when I was about to confess to her, in a moment of mishap, I got so excited trying to confirm if the person under the veils and bamboo hats was her, that I slipped and fell into the lake. According to the rules of the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event, this meant I was out of the game. So, I missed my chance.”
Here, Zhao Jiancheng lowered his head somewhat shamefacedly, “I was really cowardly. After falling into Sea God’s Lake, I was completely disheartened. I even messed up the confession, what face did I have to pursue her? I didn’t have the courage to face her again. So, I fled. I went off to carry out a mission and it was a long time before I came back.”
“By the time I had finally adjusted my mood and returned to the Inner Court to look for her, to try to pursue her, she refused to see me and did not attend the next Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event.”
“I’ll take it from here,” Peng Peng suddenly interrupted. Her expression suddenly turned fierce as she glared fiercely at Zhao Jiancheng, “You’re such an idiot. Did you think that when we were in school together and you were stealing glances at me that I didn’t notice? If I didn’t have a good impression of you, would I have let you peek? Are you stupid?”
“Back then, seeing you work so hard, I also hoped to get into the Inner Court, so we were all busy with our cultivation, not thinking too much about anything else. Finally getting into the Inner Court, and with an opportunity like the Sea God’s Luck matchmaking event, you ended up falling into the water. I really wanted to beat you up. I thought that after you fell into the water, you would come to find me after the event. But who knew, you disappeared without a trace, gone for more than half a year. Did you know I had already given up hope by then?”
