The female anchor turned into the dean of an ancient academy

Chapter 198 Yu Lan Doesn’t Want “Freedom”

The "ghost" that was originally standing there had long since disappeared without a trace, leaving only the mess on the ground, as if silently mocking the incompetence of Yu Lan and Cen Jiexiao.

"Damn it! He got away!" Yu Lan stamped her feet in anger, her eyes filled with regret. She had never imagined that the "ghost" could have such a sinister way of escaping.

Cen Jiexiao's face was pale, and she had obviously inhaled some of the poisonous smoke, but she still held on and said to Yu Lan, "Don't chase him, he has already escaped far away."

"Dean! What are you doing..." Yu Lan wanted to say something, but was interrupted by Cen Jiexiao's wave of hand.

"I'm fine, I just inhaled some poisonous smoke. I'll be fine after a rest." As Cen Jiexiao said this, her body swayed and she almost fell. Fortunately, Yu Lan was quick-witted and held her up.

"Dean, why are you waiting for news in the safe zone?" Yu Lan looked at Cen Jiexiao's pale face, her heart full of worry.

Cen Jiexiao shook her head, indicating that she was fine. Then she turned to look at the archers and said in a deep voice, "Send the order to seal off the villa and search it thoroughly. We must find all the remaining assassins!"

"Yes!" The archers answered in unison, then dispersed and began to search the villa.

Yu Lan carefully supported Cen Jiexiao and walked back to the room step by step.

Cen Jiexiao was weak, and every step she took seemed extremely difficult. Yu Lan could feel the heaviness and weakness transmitted from her arms. After entering the room, Yu Lan gently helped Cen Jiexiao to the bedside and let her lie down slowly.

Cen Jiexiao leaned weakly against the headboard, her face frighteningly pale, her lips slightly purple from the poison. Yu Lan saw it, and her heart ached. She quickly poured a glass of warm water, handed it to Cen Jiexiao's lips, and whispered, "Dean, drink some water."

Cen Jiexiao slightly opened her lips, which had been cracked by dehydration after the poisoning, and took a few sips of water. She felt a little better. She looked at Yu Lan with gratitude and said in a hoarse voice, "Yu Lan, this time, thanks to you. Otherwise, the consequences would be disastrous."

Yu Lan quickly shook her head and said firmly: "Dean, this is what I should do. It is my duty to protect your safety."

"Silly girl, what's the point of talking about responsibilities? I'll always remember how good you've been to me." Cen Jiexiao looked at Yu Lan with a hint of reproach in her tone, "Look at you, you've lost weight again. Sigh, after following me, all the tasks and work have really overwhelmed you. After this is over, let's go to the village you mentioned for a picnic. Oh, it's called Xijia Village, right?"

Yu Lan felt warm in her heart and her eyes were slightly moist. She held back her tears and said with a smile: "Dean, I didn't expect that you still remember it."

Seeing Yu Lan's forced smile, Cen Jiexiao felt even more distressed. She held Yu Lan's hand and said lovingly, "Yu Lan, we are family. I may not be able to remember many of your things and words right away, but as long as you are in my heart, I will always remember everything about you."

Yu Lan's nose felt sore and tears almost fell. She quickly lowered her head to hide her emotions.

Cen Jiexiao looked at Yu Lan, a complicated look flashing in her eyes. She knew that Yu Lan was loyal to her and would give everything for her, but... Cen Jiexiao sighed inwardly, thinking that Yu Lan was still young and shouldn't have wasted her entire life on her.

She hesitated for a moment, and finally couldn't help but said: "Yu Lan, have you ever thought that your life shouldn't only have me?"

These words, like a thunderclap, exploded in Yu Lan's ears. She suddenly raised her head, her eyes filled with shock and confusion. She stared straight at Cen Jiexiao, as if to confirm the truth of her words. After a while, Yu Lan finally found her voice. She asked in a trembling voice, "Dean, what do you mean?"

Cen Jiexiao looked at Yu Lan's clear eyes, feeling mixed emotions. She opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but didn't know how to start.

Cen Jiexiao looked at Yu Lan, her clear eyes filled with surprise and a subtle hurt. She knew that to Yu Lan, she was not only her dean, but also her only relative in the world.

"Silly girl, don't think too much." Cen Jiexiao forced a smile, trying to calm the waves in Yu Lan's heart, "I'm just worried about you. You are still young and shouldn't spend all your time on me, your little aunt."

A trace of panic flashed in Yu Lan's eyes. She shook her head violently and retorted in a hurried tone: "Dean, I'm not a child anymore. I know what I'm doing. I like taking care of you, I like being with you, I..."

At the end of her speech, Yu Lan's voice became smaller and smaller, like a deflated ball, and her originally determined eyes became dim.

Sister Cen hugged Yu Lan in her arms, patting her back gently. She comforted her softly, "Yu Lan, I know how you feel about me, and I'm grateful for everything you've done for me. But you also need to have your own life, your own love, your own family..."

"No, I don't need it!" Yu Lan pushed Cen Jiexiao away violently, her eyes full of panic and helplessness. "You are all I need, Dean, just don't chase me away..."

Yu Lan's voice was choked with sobs, and tears welled up in her eyes, wetting her cheeks. She clutched Cen Jiexiao's sleeve tightly, as if grasping at the last straw.

Seeing Yu Lan's collapse, Cen Jiexiao felt mixed emotions. She knew she couldn't selfishly keep Yu Lan by her side any longer.

What Yu Lan needs is a complete family and a lover who can bring her happiness, instead of pinning all her emotions on herself like she does now.

"Yu Lan, listen to me..." Cen Jiexiao tried to persuade her again, but was interrupted by a rapid knock on the door.

"Boom boom boom!"

"Dean, are you okay?" Xiaoman's anxious voice came from outside the door. "I heard some movement in the room. Is the assassin here again?"

Cen Jiexiao and Yu Lan looked at each other, and both saw a hint of solemnity in each other's eyes.

"It's okay, it's okay. Thank you for your hard work, Xiaoman." Cen Jiexiao said in a deep voice.

Xiaoman pushed the door open and was stunned by the scene in the room. It was the first time she saw Yulan crying so sadly, and Cen Jiexiao's face was also extremely pale, obviously she had not recovered from the poison.

"Dean, how are you? Do you want me to arrange some medical teachers and students to come here?" Xiaoman asked with concern.

"I'm fine. I just need a break." Cen Jiexiao shook her head, indicating that she was fine. "Xiaoman, go see if the archers have caught the assassin. Remember, they must capture him alive! Plenty of tranquilizer arrows!"

"Yes, Dean!" Xiaoman took the order and left.

Only Cen Jiexiao and Yu Lan were left in the room.

Silence, suffocating silence.

Yu Lan lowered her head, tears silently sliding down her face, staining her clothes like dark flowers.

Cen Jiexiao looked at Yu Lan, feeling guilty and helpless. She knew she had to solve the problem as soon as possible so she could give Yu Lan and herself an explanation.

"Yu Lan, don't cry for now." Cen Jiexiao gently wiped the tears from Yu Lan's face and said softly, "I need your help now, can you help me?"

Yu Lan raised her head, looked at Cen Jiexiao with tearful eyes, and asked with a choked voice, "Dean, what do you want me to do?"