FVN Chapter 16 14. Are her feelings the only feelings that matter? What about mine?
Chapter 16 14. Are her feelings the only feelings that matter? What about mine?
The mountains were shrouded in mist, the sound of night rain was vexing.
The rain was inside the wooden cabinet.
Yet outside the wooden cabinet, what seemed like a flirtatious atmosphere felt to Xu Yuan like dangerous undercurrents swirling.
"Isn't that a lot?"
Tian Liuli chuckled softly, but there was little mirth in her eyes.
"Yet why are you so skilled at it?"
As she spoke, the smile on her face turned ice cold.
Her words were laced with chill and interrogation. Xu Yuan almost shuddered but managed to steady his mind and spoke calmly.
"Because 'Heaven has a use for my inborn talent; spend a thousand, and it comes back round.'
"... What do you mean?"
His sudden declaration made Tian Liuli somewhat bewildered.
What on earth is all this about?
"Actually... Miss Liuli, from the moment I first saw you, I remembered certain scenes, such as the fact that we indeed were Dao Companions in a past life, as well as the particular talents I just displayed, which I have been secretly honing for a long time.
At that time, I thought it was simply because I was too eager for this marriage arrangement, so I didn't take it to heart, until you just mentioned it that I understood... those memories are real."
As Xu Yuan spoke, he began to massage the tender, fair Jade Foot that had suddenly appeared in his mind.
"Oh?"
Tian Liuli's expression was somewhat aloof.
Of course, it may also have been because she was a bit cold now.
She slowly narrowed her eyes, "Then why did you just now firmly deny it? Also, I'm not very fond of the word 'once.'"
Xu Yuan's face stiffened, but he didn't pause and naturally continued, "I don't want things between us to progress too quickly. After all, you know how my junior sister is. If I openly agree to our marriage tomorrow, she'll surely make a huge fuss and create many complications. But rest assured, I've always regarded her as my sister."
"If that is your reason, I do not accept it."
Tian Liuli spoke coldly, "Her feelings are feelings, but are mine not feelings too, hmm?"
"Are you jealous?"
Xu Yuan didn't feel the fear she expected but instead laughed, "Actually... there's also my own reason."
"Speak."
Tian Liuli bit her red lips quietly, her expression colder than ever, but this time, it was because of the pressure he applied to the heart of her foot in his hand, causing her ears to involuntarily flush red.
Her delicate body felt numb and tingly, both sour and ticklish.
After all, it also meant that things might be slipping out of his control.
He pulled open the cabinet door to reveal a mess within.
The girl was lying inside.
"..."
Xu Yuan was silent, for he had to be silent.
Well, better to let her keep sleeping.
Oh no, to remain unconscious.
When Lin Qingque came to, the candlelight in the room was still flickering.
All around was silence, with only the sound of the candle tears falling.
"Where is Senior Brother?"
She gasped in shock, shoved the cabinet door open forcefully, and tumbled out.
Then, she saw the boy standing in front of the window, his hands clasped behind him, gazing at the moonlight.
Xu Yuan had a look of deep furrowed worry.
Only after hearing the commotion did he sigh and turn around once more.
When he saw her disheveled appearance, he was taken aback and then quickly averted his gaze in slight embarrassment.
"Ahem, Junior Sister, your clothes are coming undone."
Alerted by his comment, Lin Qingque let out a yelp and came to her senses.
She casually fixed her hair and straightened her colorful dress, then scampered over to him.
"Senior Brother, Senior Brother, has she left?"
Lin Qingque's voice was barely concealed excitement.
In her opinion, since Tian Liuli had not stayed but left, it meant, she must have gone away holding a grudge.
After all, if it were her, holding the marriage pledge and coming here in the dead of night, it would naturally be to settle matters once and for all.
And now that she had not stayed, it was proven.
Did Senior Brother lay everything on the table with her?
"She left."
Yet, Xu Yuan's expression was one of heavy concern.
"What's the matter, Senior Brother?"
Lin Qingque then realized that something was amiss and cautiously inquired.