Those Classmates who Suddenly Disappeared
Chapter 379: The Same Move Again

Chapter 379: Chapter 379: The Same Move Again

Seeing Leng Le in this state, the big boss smiled with satisfaction because this was the Leng Le he was most familiar with, unencumbered by emotions, and it was what he admired most about her.

"Gu Fan, I know the key is on you. Hand it over, and we can live in peace." Leng Le’s voice was icy cold and her attitude was firm; there was no room for negotiation.

Feeling the tension escalate, Gu Fan waggled his fingers and twirled the key around his finger a few times. However, the smirk on his lips indicated his reluctance to surrender it, "You may come and get it. I can also choose not to give."

"Fine! If you insist on learning the hard way." Leng Le was equally uncompromising, starting to flex her muscles, primed for a fight, and she said, "Last time you defeated me because I was careless. This time will be different, thank you for giving me the opportunity to avenge my loss."

"No need to thank me, your defeat will be quite ugly." Gu Fan was nonchalant, "I’m well aware of your physical condition - your muscles have clearly atrophied a lot. How will you fare against me who exercises every day?"

Hearing this, Leng Le was reminded of their time together, the things Gu Fan had done, making her feel both embarrassment and anger, stirring her emotions once again.

The big boss reminded her from the sidelines, "Don’t forget what you promised me, Leng Le. If Gu Fan stands in our way, you will take care of him without hesitation, because you won’t be tied down by anyone or any feelings."

"Don’t worry, I always remember what I say, and I mean what I say." Leng Le’s heart froze once more. No matter how many good times she and Gu Fan had shared, she could let them go now. Perhaps even contemplating that she never loved Gu Fan that much.

"You brat, don’t blame me for not being sentimental; you forced my hand." After uttering those words, Leng Le was the first to attack.

Gu Fan hurriedly defended, continuously blocking, redirecting the heavy hits. He found that Leng Le’s attack was not as weak as he had anticipated.

In fact, Leng Le had been secretly training during this period in preparation for this situation. After a few rounds of fighting, she keenly identified Gu Fan’s weakness and landed a heavy kick on him.

"Damn, you really don’t hold back, do you?" Gu Fan retreated several steps, clutching the spot where he’d been kicked and grimacing.

Leng Le did not let up, and Gu Fan firmed his resolve to fight. The two engaged in combat again, only this time Gu Fan was no longer defensive but launched robust attacks using his physical strength, reducing Leng Le to a desperate defensive position.

"Damn it!" Unable to win in a direct confrontation, Leng Le decided to employ tactics. She took advantage of Gu Fan’s overexertion, performing a scissor kick to grip his neck and then spun around, hurling Gu Fan aside.

The move left Gu Fan sprawled and dazed, but he managed to struggle to his feet only to see Leng Le swooping in again. With no other option, he let fly a punch.

Leng Le grabbed Gu Fan’s arm and attacked his arm joint. Although she did not break it, the onslaught exhausted him.

Gu Fan was at a disadvantage and before he could recover, Leng Le delivered a powerful kick which sent Gu Fan hurtling through the air.

Gu Fan crashed heavily against the wall, the pain causing him to grimace. It seemed to Leng Le that her victory, and the redemption it would bring, were within grasp.

"Let’s go again!" Leng Le was determined to win. Seeing Gu Fan kneeling on the ground, she swung a sweeping kick at him.

However, Gu Fan rolled away, evading the kick and positioning himself behind Leng Le. Seizing the opportunity, he grabbed Leng Le from behind, hoisted her in the air and dropped her heavily on the ground behind him.

"No way!" Leng Le, not known for her robust constitution, found herself dazed by the impact of the hard landing.

Gu Fan quickly stood up and laughed heartily at Leng Le who was struggling to her feet, "Remember this move, Leng Le? Remember how you were defeated by me last time?" With that, Gu Fan flung his arms wide and fell backward.

"No way!" Leng Le barely managed to get up when she felt the weight of heavy blows raining down on her, threatening to crumble her resolve.

As Gu Fan continued his attack relentlessly, Leng Le was left with no opportunity to counter. Even the big boss at the sidelines sighed, "Gu Fan is too cunning. He’s clearly stronger than Leng Le. There’s no need to defeat her in such a way."

The conclusion of the second round was no surprise. Leng Le suffered a complete defeat, losing all her fighting abilities. But the victor, Gu Fan, expressed no joy. Seeing Leng Le in a semi-conscious state, a pang of pain gripped his heart.

This was not the ending Gu Fan wanted, but he found himself in this situation nevertheless. Opting for a stoic response, he decided to leave.

However, just as he was about to leave, Leng Le mustered the strength to rise and asked, "What more do you want, Gu Fan?"

"What more?" Gu Fan sighed, shook his head and replied with a bitter smile. Actually, he didn’t want more. He took out the key: "I can give you the key, let you go, but Leng Le, you must answer a few of my questions."

"What question?" Leng Le was surprised. She looked into Gu Fan’s eyes and saw a hint of expectation. For some reason, it felt as if an iceberg inside her was slowly melting.

"During this time, when you were with me while using me, how much joy did you experience? How many of your smiles were genuine?" Gu Fan stared at Leng Le, eager to know her answer.

Leng Le hesitated for a moment, her eyes flickering, "I don’t know, I can’t answer that."

"Alright, next question, if I had never discovered your true identity, what would you have done to me in the end? Would you have really married me?" Gu Fan’s questions felt like torture to Leng Le, causing cracks to form on her icy exterior.

Leng Le remained silent, avoided Gu Fan’s gaze and did not answer.

"I see... I was the fool. Asking these questions now is pointless, isn’t it?" Gu Fan let out a self-mocking laugh and tossed the key casually towards Leng Le.

Both the big boss and Leng Le were stunned by Gu Fan’s action. They wondered if the shock of their clash had rendered him insane because he was setting free his most dangerous enemy.

"Although you’re a demon, although you’re my enemy, and although I don’t particularly like you, I do agree on one thing: no one should possess eternal life." As Gu Fan made his exit, he waved goodbye. His jovial demeanor masked his melancholic retreat.