Douluo: Danheng just want to avoid trouble, Gu Yuena Pursues.

As Dan Heng placed a book back onto the shelf and reached for another, a radiant young woman stood before him, smiling.

"You must be Dan Heng—the hidden gem of this small city?"

Her voice was as soft as flowing water. Dressed in a delicate gown, she looked charming and pitiful, but a trace of cunning flickered in her large, expressive eyes.

Dan Heng was slightly taken aback. "The hidden gem of this small city" was a nickname given to him by a former matchmaking prospect. He wasn't particularly fond of it, yet it had spread throughout the town.

Now, even this girl was calling him that?

Dan Heng gave her a brief glance, shook his head slightly, and said nothing. He simply picked up the next book and continued working.

"I'm Ning Rongrong. I came here just for you," the girl said, twirling a strand of her hair playfully, her smile bright.

However, upon noticing that Dan Heng's gaze remained calm and indifferent, she felt somewhat dissatisfied.

I'm so beautiful—yet he has no reaction at all? He must be pretending!

Dan Heng sighed internally.

The tree wants to remain still, but the wind does not stop.

Even without thinking too much, he could tell that Ning Rongrong had approached him with mischief in mind.

"I'm working. Please don't disturb me," Dan Heng said seriously.

Usually, when admirers heard him say this, they would step back quietly.

But Ning Rongrong clearly wasn't one of them. At this moment, her mind was filled with only one thought—captivating Dan Heng. She needed to prove herself, especially after being outshone by Zi Ji.

She picked up a book from the cart, flipped through it carelessly, and grinned.

"I can help you. Let's organize these books together. Once you're done, I'll treat you to a meal!"

With that, she randomly placed the book on a shelf.

Dan Heng frowned slightly, took the book back down, and corrected her.

"I don't need help, nor will I accept your invitation. Please stop interfering with my work. If you're bored, the library isn't the place for you."

After finishing his words, Dan Heng pushed the cart to the next bookshelf, leaving Ning Rongrong behind.

Ning Rongrong narrowed her eyes at his retreating figure.

This was the first time she had been rejected so thoroughly.

As the "Little Demoness" of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, her pride couldn't tolerate being ignored!

"If you don't want me to pester you, then I'll do it even more! No man dislikes me—it must be an act!" she huffed, flipping her hair, her eyes gleaming with determination.

She refused to believe that a man who had lived in this small city for so long could resist her beauty!

From then on, Ning Rongrong followed Dan Heng around the library, tirelessly attempting to engage him in conversation.

Because the city lord had recently given him gifts, the library director and staff hesitated to interfere, fearing Ning Rongrong's background.

So, no one came to Dan Heng's rescue, leaving him to endure Ning Rongrong's "harassment" alone.

Like a chirping little lark, she pestered him even more when he ignored her.

"Dan Heng, am I not pretty? If you go on a date with me, you'll gain so much admiration! Let me tell you a little secret—"

Before she could finish, a cold voice interrupted from behind.

"Little girl, why are you clinging to my husband?"

Dan Heng turned his head at the sound of the voice.

Ning Rongrong, too, froze. She turned to see the newcomer.

In that instant, she didn't even need to see the woman's full face. Just the pair of luminous eyes, framed by long, curled lashes, and the clear, radiant gaze were enough to tell her—

Compared to this woman, her own beauty was utterly ordinary.

Gu Yuena stepped past Ning Rongrong and naturally linked arms with Dan Heng.

"Little girl, what do you want with my husband?"

Gu Yuena's voice was calm—without a trace of accusation.

Yet, just this composed gaze alone sent waves of pressure crashing onto Ning Rongrong.

"I… I…"

Faced with Gu Yuena's gentle smile, Ning Rongrong stammered.

For the first time in her life, she felt small.

She… She had just been trying to seduce another woman's husband?

And she'd even smugly praised her own beauty?

Now, standing before his wife—a woman with a stunning, peerless face—everything she had said felt like a slap to her own pride.

Gu Yuena lifted her chin slightly, the curve of her snow-white neck resembling the graceful arc of a swan. She patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder and leaned in to whisper,

"Flirting with someone else's husband isn't a good habit."

"If you try this again… hehe~"

Gu Yuena was still smiling, but in Ning Rongrong's eyes, that smile was terrifying.

"I… I…" Ning Rongrong backed away, face pale.

Then, with a sudden turn, she fled in panic.

Gu Yuena chuckled softly and glanced at Dan Heng with a playful glint in her eyes.

"Husband, you mustn't be swayed by other women. I'm just as good as—no, better than—all of them," she teased.

Dan Heng shook his head.

"I don't like this sort of thing."

Gu Yuena murmured, "Husband, it's because you expose yourself to the public that these women pester you. But if you were more ambitious—say, if you became the city lord—then no one would dare approach you like this."

She looked at Dan Heng with hopeful eyes.

If words alone could change him, that would be ideal.

Dan Heng gave her a surprised glance. What kind of suggestion was that from his supposed wife?

He had chosen a peaceful life—why would he go out of his way to make things more complicated?

Wouldn't that be completely counterproductive?

Dan Heng shook his head again.

"I still have work to do. You should go home."

With that, he gently pulled his arm away and resumed his task.

Gu Yuena let out a quiet sigh.

She had failed to persuade him.

As she watched Dan Heng's retreating figure, uncertainty flickered in her eyes.

Would she really be able to change him on her own?

Perhaps… she wasn't as important to him as she had hoped.

But using Di Tian's methods… She couldn't bear to do that either.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong was devastated, her entire world drained of color.

She had never felt so humiliated before.

All her smug confidence around Dan Heng now seemed like the antics of a fool.

With her head lowered, she dejectedly returned to the hotel where the Shrek students were staying.

Coincidentally, the group was gathered in the first-floor dining hall.

Seeing Ning Rongrong's defeated look, they immediately stood up.

"Rongrong, what happened?"

Xiao Wu rushed over to support her.

At the sight of Xiao Wu's concerned expression, Ning Rongrong's nose twitched, and tears welled up in her eyes.

"Waaahh—" she suddenly burst into tears.

The Shrek students quickly gathered around, worried.

Only Zi Ji remained at the table, picking at her food with mild dissatisfaction.

"Hmph. This isn't nearly as good as Old Pervert's cooking."

The others all asked Ning Rongrong what had happened, but she just kept crying, refusing to explain.

Xiao Wu bit her lip, her expression turning cold.

"I know what happened! Rongrong must have been—"

She didn't finish her sentence.

Instead, she exchanged a meaningful look with Tang San.

(End of Chapter)