[Okay.]
Huh… this?!
No matter how much Lin Xuan calculated, he never expected the girl to respond so straightforwardly.
[This is what I owe you.]
[If you… if you want, I can.]
At this moment, Su Qingge wrote two more sentences.
In her heart, she always felt indebted to Lin Xuan.
So, if "offering herself" was his wish, she would never refuse.
Hearing this, Lin Xuan was speechless. He reached out and flicked the girl's forehead.
"(╬◣д◢) Enough, Qingge. You're really going to drive me crazy."
"Every time, you keep saying you owe me. Is that all…?"
"Do you really have no other feelings for me? Like… romantic feelings?"
Hearing this, Su Qingge suddenly fell silent.
She didn't know… how to confess to Lin Xuan…
The deep-seated hatred she carried made her fully aware that she was not suited for love.
If Lin Xuan simply wanted her body or the Su family's wealth and power…
Then Su Qingge could hand them over without hesitation.
But if Lin Xuan wanted… her heart…
Su Qingge didn't know what to do.
Because she had never imagined falling in love with another man.
Her personality wouldn't allow her to be a fragile, whimpering woman either.
If it weren't for this unexpected situation, she and Lin Xuan wouldn't have come this far.
Of course… the unexpected had already happened.
After spending so many days together, it was impossible for Su Qingge to say she felt nothing.
Even though she wasn't sure if gratitude played a role in this feeling…
But based on a woman's intuition…
She felt that she had some level of fondness for Lin Xuan, maybe even a trace of love.
However, for the rational and pragmatic Su Qingge…
This faint emotional attachment between a man and a woman was not enough to shake her determination for revenge.
This wasn't selfishness, but the enemies she faced were far too terrifying.
The closer Lin Xuan got to her, the more likely he would be dragged into danger because of her.
This was something Su Qingge did not want to see…
[I'm sorry, Lin Xuan. You are a good man.]
[But I have androphobia. I don't like men.]
[Or rather… I am incapable of loving any man. This is my personal issue, unrelated to you.]
[One day in the future, if you fall in love with someone else, I will smile and give you my blessings as you leave.]
...
Su Qingge decided to be ruthless, choosing this written form of communication to deliver her harsh words.
Even though she knew saying this might push Lin Xuan away…
Even though her heart ached at this moment, betraying the calm facade she presented…
She knew deep down…
Only by keeping him away from her could Lin Xuan avoid misfortune and find true happiness.
And these words… needed to be said now.
Otherwise, when she finally woke up…
They would be even harder to say, and some emotions would be even harder to let go…
That being said.
But when she thought about the possibility that Lin Xuan might disappear from her life in the future, she would be left alone again.
Su Qingge couldn't control the feeling of... heartache!!!
And at that moment!
The girl suddenly felt a wave of warmth as she was pulled into a broad embrace.
Immediately.
She felt another forehead press against hers, their faces very close.
Su Qingge could clearly hear and feel the man's steady breathing.
"It's okay, Qingge. You don't need to blame yourself, let alone apologize."
"Although I don't know what burden you're carrying, I'm willing to bear it with you."
"As long as you don't push me away, I will always stay by your side, facing everything together with you."
"My feelings for you are as natural as breathing, without a single moment of hesitation."
"You are the angel in my heart. No matter how far you are from me, you will always be my only one."
"......"
Following the principle of "love should be spoken out loud."
Lin Xuan didn't hesitate and confessed his love without a second thought, bombarding her with sweet words.
In his eyes.
Chasing a girl requires courage, carefulness, and thick skin. He believed in constantly letting a girl know his love for her.
After all, it didn't cost money—just some effort in talking.
After all, girls value emotions.
Sometimes, even if an honest guy treats her well, she may not notice and just take it for granted.
On the other hand, a playboy with sweet words could sometimes make a girl feel overjoyed and deeply moved.
This is the difference between knowing how to talk and not.
Of course, the premise of this trick is...
The girl must already have some feelings for you; otherwise, it won't work.
Otherwise, it would only make her dislike you.
And unknowingly become a cringe simp or a joke, which is totally not worth it...
Noticing Su Qingge's increasingly rapid breathing, Lin Xuan couldn't help but smile, full of confidence.
This little girl has already fallen completely into his grasp.
It's in the bag!!!
"Xiao Qingge, why is your heartbeat so fast? |_?)"
"You're such a tsundere! Saying you have no interest in me, but your body is being very honest!"
Su Qingge: "......."
Originally, when she heard Lin Xuan say that he would share all her burdens and never let her be alone, the girl was quite touched.
(ー′ー) She was struggling inside, unsure of how to respond.
But as soon as his silly words came out, Su Qingge, who had been immersed in the touching moment, was suddenly speechless.
[You're so cheesy!]
"Wow~~ Xiao Qingge, are you complimenting me? I'm so happy! You can call me 'Daqing Oilfield' (a metaphor for being extremely smooth and slick)."
Lin Xuan shamelessly leaned into the girl's ear and spoke in an overly affectionate tone.
This guy, why is he getting so close?
So ticklish~~~
His warm breath brushed against the girl's earlobe, making her both shy and visibly blush at an astonishing speed.
Seeing this.
Lin Xuan smiled playfully, enjoying the pleasure of teasing Su Qingge like this.
At this moment, Su Qingge freed her hand and started scribbling quickly again.
[Don't call me Xiao Qingge, that sounds weird. Also, I'm older than you.]
"No way! Didn't we already settle this last time? You were born in July, I was born in September. 7 < 9, so it makes perfect sense that you're younger! Little sis~~"
[.....]
[(￣ε(#￣)☆╰╮(￣▽￣///) I'm really afraid that when I wake up, I won't be able to resist beating the crap out of you.]
"Sure, sure! Beating is love, scolding is affection!"
"There are countless guys in the Magic Capital lining up, wishing to be abused by you. Come stomp me! I love being stepped on by your soft little feet."
[......]
[You… you pervert. Not only will I step on you, but I'll also whip you! Scared yet? Hmph!]
"Tsk tsk tsk… Xiao Qingge, you actually like this kind of stuff? Such heavy tastes?"
"Alright! Why stop at a whip? If you like, I can prepare candles, ropes… but who they'll be used on is another question, hehehe..."
[.......]
[And you say… You're the pervert! You lecher! These things are too naughty, only indecent people would play with them! (Followed by a drawn angry "╬" emoji.)]
"(????) This is unexpected. Qingge, you actually know how to use these tools? I only heard about them in passing."
"I'm just an innocent boy, I don't know how to use them at all. Qingge, you're amazing! ?(???????)?"
[.......]
[I'm not, I didn't, you're making things up.]
[I've never watched any… weird videos, let alone know how to use these tools.]
[Stop slandering me! I'll beat the crap out of you!]
"You really have the heart to hit me? If you hit me, the pain will be in your heart!?"
[........]
[My fists are clenched! I've lived for over twenty years and have never seen someone as shameless as you.￣□￣｜｜]
"Then congratulations! Today, you've finally seen one. Happy now? (^▽^)"
[........]
[┻┳|?ω?) You're asking me? (╯‵□′)╯︵┻━┻]
[Give me your hand, I want to hold it.]
"Wow! Qingge, why are you being so proactive today? I'm getting a little shy!"
"As expected, a tsundere! And you still say you don't love me?"
Lin Xuan showed a foolishly lovestruck smile and reached out to hold her hand as she requested.
And then... he was caught in the "Nine Yin White Bone Claw." W(￣_￣)W
"Ouch~~ You're murdering your future husband! o(＞﹏＜)o Yamete~~~"
"Qingge, if you don't let go, I'm going to pinch you back!"
Looking at his wrist being gripped by Su Qingge, Lin Xuan exaggeratedly screamed.
Then he reached out, pinched Qingge's soft cheeks, and gently kneaded them.
?(°?‵?′??).
In the warm room, the two continued to playfully bicker and tease each other.
Even though one of them was a bedridden, immobile patient.
But some kind of indescribable bond still brought their hearts closer together.
At this moment.
Su Qingge no longer wanted to struggle with the question of "love" or "not love."
Because she knew that no matter what choice she made, she might regret it.
Rather than that, she might as well set aside the question and enjoy the present.
Once she fully recovers, she can let her future self deal with it…
For the first time in her life, Su Qingge had the thought of not wanting to wake up.
Because as long as she didn't wake up…
She could justifiably continue avoiding reality and live this current life.
But unfortunately… that was impossible.
Su Qingge could feel that her body was recovering faster and faster.
Maybe today, maybe tomorrow, or the day after, she would gradually wake up.
In the dark prison of her consciousness, the girl could feel the chains binding her slowly disappearing.
She couldn't help but laugh self-deprecatingly.
How ironic!
She used to desperately wish to wake up as soon as possible, but now she hesitated…
On the other side.
Lin Xuan climbed onto the bed, teasing the girl in his arms.
His exaggerated words made Su Qingge's face flush red.
Seeing that her attention was completely distracted, a relieved smile quietly appeared on his face.
This is fine. It's not time to lay all the cards on the table yet…
Lin Xuan knew very well…
His time with Su Qingge was still too short, even with his "life-saving grace" and "assisting the Su family."
But among her feelings, gratitude surely outweighed any so-called "love."
Not to mention, there was still a thorn of "revenge" in her heart.
This was currently the biggest obstacle between them.
Before pulling out that thorn in her heart…
She could never fully devote her emotions to a lifelong relationship with him.
Even if she chose to be with him, there would always be that "thorn" in her heart, an irreparable regret that even time couldn't erase...
This was also why Lin Xuan had started making plans to build his own power and influence.
He wanted to use his own methods to rightfully and openly remove the "thorn" in Su Qingge's heart.
By that time…
Everything between them would naturally fall into place, like water flowing into a channel…
"Qingge, are you bored? How about we play a game?"
[A game? How do we play?]
Hearing Lin Xuan's suggestion, Su Qingge was utterly surprised.
She couldn't move, couldn't talk—how could she possibly play a game?
As for boredom?
If she were alone, she might have felt empty and even despair.
But ever since Lin Xuan was by her side, she never felt bored.
Because this big boy always found ways to entertain her and make her happy—how could she possibly feel bored?
That being said.
Hearing that Lin Xuan suggested a game, she still felt quite excited. (*?ω?)
What kind of game would it be?!
"Chengyu word relay!"
"Let's see who has the better knowledge. How about it? Do you dare to take on the challenge!"
[Sure! Who's afraid of who? Let's start!]
Hearing this, Su Qingge confidently accepted the challenge.
She was not just a pretty face.
Back then, she had returned from Harvard as the top graduate, a true academic queen.
A game like Chengyu relay, which tested one's knowledge base.
In her eyes, it was a piece of cake, something she could do effortlessly. (￣_,￣ )
At this moment.
Su Qingge couldn't wait to crush Lin Xuan and show him the terror of a true boss lady…
[Oh, right! We need to place a bet.]
[If you lose, you are not allowed to call me "Xiao Qingge" anymore. Instead, you have to call me "Big Sis"! Got it? You little brother~~]
Faced with Su Qingge's overconfident challenge.
Lin Xuan silently took out his phone and opened the [Chengyu Relay Encyclopedia] app.
He smiled, an evil smile. (￣_,￣ )
Today, he was going to completely crush Su Qingge and show her… just how cruel the world could be…