#379 - Where did Xu Ming go too far?

Zhu Cici didn't ask Xu Ming any more questions.

Zhu Cici felt her eyes stinging, with a slight urge to cry.

But Zhu Cici held back.

If she really cried, it would be too embarrassing.

Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming too oppressive, Yuwen Xi started to talk about some lighter topics, such as who would be attending the Sihai Grand Ceremony.

And what kind of activities would be held at the Sihai Grand Ceremony.

Finally, they discussed what the legendary Empress looked like.

With Yuwen Xi taking the lead, the others quickly followed suit.

The atmosphere in the private room returned to normal.

But between Zhu Cici and Xu Ming, there was still a hint of oppression.

It was as if Zhu Cici was completely heartbroken.

Ling Bisheng looked at Zhu Cici's appearance and felt a pang of heartache.

Of course, there was also a sense of melancholy and loss.

Ling Bisheng had confessed his feelings to Zhu Cici more than once.

Although Zhu Cici rejected him every time, and very decisively.

Ling Bisheng had always liked Zhu Cici.

But now, when Ling Bisheng saw such a man appear, and just a few words from him made the woman he liked so sad.

He deeply realized how important she was in his heart.

He also deeply realized that no matter how much he did, it was useless.

Zhu Cici had always been a person with clear likes and dislikes. If she liked someone, she liked them; if she didn't, she didn't.

No matter how much he did, it would never be as effective as a single word from that man.

But now, this man had gained the affection of such a good girl, yet he still broke her heart, which filled Ling Bisheng with a strange sense of anger.

"Everyone, please enjoy your meal. I seem to be a little unwell, probably because I'm a bit tired from the journey these past few days, so I'll go back first."

Half an hour later, after Zhu Cici finished eating, she excused herself to return to the Dragon Palace to rest.

"Okay, okay, Cici, take care and get some rest."

The others naturally cupped their hands in farewell, not exposing Zhu Cici's excuse.

Ling Bisheng wanted to accompany Zhu Cici back, but Zhu Cici refused.

After Zhu Cici left, everyone felt the atmosphere immediately lighten up a lot.

But the way they looked at Xu Ming was rather complicated.

Another incense stick's worth of time passed, and the others also took their leave one after another. Xu Ming, Yuwen Xi, and Miao Feng walked out of the restaurant, strolling on the streets of Longdu.

The three of them walked together, Yuwen Xi and Miao Feng's expressions were very complicated, both of them looked hesitant, while Xu Ming's expression was extremely natural, as if nothing had happened.

"Brother Xu..." Yuwen Xi couldn't help but say, "Those things Brother Xu said to Cici earlier, I feel... I feel..."

As he spoke, Yuwen Xi didn't know what words to use to describe it.

"Feel like it was a bit too much?" Xu Ming said with a smile.

Yuwen Xi, Miao Feng: "..."

The two of them didn't know what to say.

Brother Xu's words to Cici earlier were too much? It seemed like it was indeed quite excessive.

Because Cici had been waiting for Brother Xu for so long, but what she didn't expect was that Brother Xu had always maintained a distance from Cici, and even directly expressed his affection for another woman in front of Cici.

Putting themselves in her shoes, if they were Zhu Cici, they wouldn't be able to take it either.

But could you say that Brother Xu wasn't being excessive? Actually, it didn't really feel that way. It felt like Brother Xu didn't do anything wrong.

Because Brother Xu didn't have much contact with Cici in the first place, except for giving Cici a poem when they were children. Other than that, it seemed like there really wasn't anything.

Besides, even if he only gave her a poem, even if Brother Xu promised to marry Cici when he was little, so what?

Children's words are not to be taken seriously. Who would take childhood words seriously? Even if the other party took it seriously, how could you blame Brother Xu?

"I know what you two are thinking..." Xu Ming shook his head with a smile, "The Zhu Cici girl from your academy seems to like me a little, which I'm aware of, after all, I'm not an idiot, but what exactly does she like about me?"

Yuwen Xi, Miao Feng: "..."

Xu Ming sighed softly: "We all move forward, who stands still at the crossroads?

Some people like only the scenery at that crossroads."

On the other side, Fang Yu and the other two walked on the street, their moods also looking very complicated.

"That Xu Ming! He's really a bit too much!" Ling Bisheng said angrily.

Fang Yu smiled: "Too much? Where is he being too much? I don't think Brother Xu is being too much at all."

Ling Bisheng looked at Fang Yu, his voice unconsciously getting louder: "You're still asking me where he's being too much? Doesn't he have any excessive points? Didn't you notice that Cici was about to cry?"

Fang Yu wasn't angry, just looked at Ling Bisheng with a smile: "Then tell me, Cici almost crying means Brother Xu is being excessive? Then tell me the reasons why Brother Xu is being excessive."

"Of course, he's being excessive in..." Ling Bisheng angrily wanted to say it, but the words were already in his throat, but he just couldn't say them.

Chen Kun, who had been listening on the sidelines, shook his head and said:

"Bisheng, haven't you noticed that Brother Xu is deliberately saying this, or rather, Brother Xu is deliberately saying everything in his heart?

Not to mention how beautiful Cici is, a woman in the top ten of the Beauty Rankings. Once she's obtained, it would be a great vanity for any man.

And any idiot can see that Cici has feelings for Brother Xu.

But if it were someone with impure intentions, he could completely say some sweet words to Cici, deceive Cici, and then talk about it later.

But did Brother Xu do that?

No.

While deliberately keeping a distance from Cici, Brother Xu showed his most authentic side, just wanting to let Cici see the most authentic Xu Ming.

In my opinion, Brother Xu just wants to let Cici know—I may not be the me from when I was a child anymore. You like the me from when I was a child, but you have to consider carefully whether you want to like the me now.

From beginning to end, Brother Xu didn't take advantage of Cici at all."

Ling Bisheng: "..."

"Bisheng..." Fang Yu sighed, patted him on the shoulder, "I know you like Cici, and I also know that you've been secretly comparing yourself to Brother Xu, but this time, Brother Xu's actions are those of a true gentleman, and at least, Cici's affection isn't so cheap."