After the Protagonist Ascended, I Set My Eyes on His Woman - Chapter 43:

Chapter 43: Lanyi Cries Again

At Li Wanji’s villa, upon hearing about what Guoguo had just experienced, Chen Lanyi felt both heartache and relief.

“Guoguo, don’t run around anymore. Even though this bastard bullies us here, at least it’s safe,” Chen Lanyi said as she hugged her best friend.

“Mm, I won’t run again. Lanyi, you’re the best,” Guoguo replied, hugging her back. The two beautiful girls embraced each other, whispering softly, their intimacy particularly enchanting.

On the side, Bai Ya held little Nuonuo in her arms. Meanwhile, Li Wanji sat there with empty arms, no one to cuddle.

“Well, we are sisters after all. Oh, by the way, you didn’t bring your car back, did you?” Chen Lanyi suddenly remembered.

“Ah! I totally forgot!” Guoguo suddenly recalled her car and phone were still at the club.

“It’s fine. I’ll have someone bring your phone and car back,” Li Wanji said as he made a call.

“Mm-hmm!” Guoguo nodded happily.

“Let’s have dinner first. It’s already almost 10 p.m.,” Li Wanji said, then took Guoguo back into his arms and carried her toward the kitchen.

…

The next morning, a huge scandal exploded online.

Mingyun University’s sports goddess cheats with male bestie—boyfriend leaks the video.

Chen Lanyi was eating breakfast while scrolling through her phone and was shocked to see this trending topic on the campus network.

“Zhigang? I know him—one of the campus hunks.”

“Can’t believe he got cheated on.”

“Jingni’s something else. How could she mess around with her bestie like that?”

“This circle is too messy. I’m done looking.”

She put down her phone and got ready for school. Since she wasn’t harassed last night, she was in great spirits this morning.

Upon arriving at campus, there was a large crowd gathered below the teaching building. As she got closer, she saw many people looking up toward the rooftop. She looked up too.

She saw a girl in a white dress standing on the rooftop, looking like she was about to jump. Her body had undergone spiritual cleansing, and her senses were especially sharp—one look and she recognized the girl on the rooftop.

It was Jingni.

At that moment, Jingni leaned forward and began to fall slowly.

“No!” Someone’s heart-wrenching scream rang out.

A head popped out—it was Jianhua. He stared blankly as his goddess plummeted.

BANG!

Jingni hit the ground, dying instantly.

“My god!” Chen Lanyi covered her mouth. This world was becoming insane.

“What a waste, that body was amazing…” some of the guys around her shook their heads and sighed.

Chen Lanyi left the scene and called Guoguo on her way.

“Guoguo, Jingni jumped off the roof.”

“What?! She jumped?” Guoguo was a little stunned, a trace of guilt surfacing in her heart.

“Yeah, her scandal broke out today. She cheated with her male best friend.”

“I know… I was the one who sent that video to Zhigang.”

“What? That was you?” Chen Lanyi was shocked. “So… you’re indirectly responsible for Jingni’s suicide.”

“I… I didn’t think she’d really jump…” Guoguo’s voice softened, almost crying.

“Forget her. She wasn’t a good person anyway. Now that she’s gone, it’s one less problem in the world. Guoguo should be rewarded.”

“Come on, let’s continue. Today I’ll really love you properly.”

“Aiya… we were up all night already…” Guoguo said shyly.

“Lanyi, come home early tonight. We need to prep for the evening party,” Li Wanji instructed.

“Got it…” Chen Lanyi responded helplessly. What party? Wasn’t it just another excuse for her to dance seductively? This guy watches borderline influencer videos all day and even wants her to imitate them. So bad!

“Be good. Finish this and I’ll reward you with a Youth Retaining Pill.”

That was the last thing she heard from the phone before it hung up.

“Youth Retaining Pill?” Chen Lanyi’s ears twitched, and her heart skipped a beat.

Of course she knew what that was. She had heard her brother mention it before—he had wanted to refine one for his wives. But due to the lack of materials on Blue Star, he promised to bring one back from the Ancient Martial World.

Just by its name, one could guess its effect.

Eternal youth!

For a girl, this was more tempting than anything else. And she was only eighteen this year. If she took it now, she would stay eighteen forever!

Not just girls—even guys would be tempted by such a pill.

“No way… how could he have something even my brother couldn’t get his hands on?” Chen Lanyi didn’t want to believe it, but she knew that bastard never lied.

“Whatever. I’ll take the day off. It’s not an important class anyway. I’ll go back and see if it’s true.”

“It’s not that I want the Youth Retaining Pill… I just want to uncover his secret. Yeah, that’s it.”

She comforted herself, called to request leave, then rushed home.

…

Back at the villa, when Guoguo heard the words “Youth Retaining Pill,” her eyes widened in shock. She had been there when Chen Fan mentioned it and knew exactly what it did.

“You really have a Youth Retaining Pill?” she asked in disbelief.

“Of course. Would I lie to you?” Li Wanji said, cupping her cute face.

“Show me!” Guoguo held out her little hand.

Li Wanji raised his hand, and a gourd flew out from the cabinet and landed in his hand. He opened it and poured out a reddish-brown pill.

“This is the Youth Retaining Pill,” he said, placing it in her hand.

“Really? But even Brother Chen Fan said it was impossible to make… how do you have one?”

“Do you believe Chen Fan, or me?” Li Wanji asked with a serious face.

“I believe you!” Guoguo smiled sweetly and swallowed the pill right away.

“Happy now?” Li Wanji asked.

“Mm! You’re the best,” she said, hugging him and kissing him affectionately.

…

An hour later, Li Wanji slowly walked downstairs.

Guoguo had already fallen asleep. He came down to eat and restore some energy—ready to fight again that night.

“Brother,” his younger sister greeted from the living room. She was off today and planned to relax at home.

“Here, take this.” He poured out a pill from the gourd and handed it to her.

“What is it?” she asked curiously.

“Something good. Just eat it,” Li Wanji said.

Then he walked over to Bai Ya.

“Bai Ya, you take one too.” He didn’t want her body to change after childbirth, and he especially didn’t want the mother of his child to grow old. She had a perfect pear-shaped figure—it’d be such a waste if it changed.

Just as he handed the pill to Bai Ya, Chen Lanyi looked on with longing.

She thought she would be next.

But then, Li Wanji sealed the gourd and walked away.

Chen Lanyi’s heart sank completely.

Her nose tingled, her eyes turned red.

She pouted and her shoulders trembled.

Standing up, she covered her mouth and quickly went upstairs with her head lowered.

Back in her room, she saw Guoguo still sleeping soundly, so she didn’t disturb her. Instead, she walked to the balcony, sat down, buried her head in her knees, and cried softly.

“Ugh… ugh…”

Bai Ya had already noticed something was off and quietly followed.

When she saw Chen Lanyi crying alone on the balcony, her heart ached.

That man had made Lanyi cry again.