#193 - Alternative confession, first choice
"I'm sorry."
Ye Lengling composed herself, the hint of a smile fading from her face as she held the iced tea.
Meeting Qian Renjue's calm gaze, she suddenly felt a little impulsive and immediately apologized.
"It's okay, I was the one who misspoke first."
Qian Renjue shook his head with a smile.
Ye Lengling's display of aggression made Qian Renjue realize that his lack of response over the past two years had indeed been unkind.
It seemed to have become a thorn in Ye Lengling's side.
This was indeed his fault.
Qian Renjue stared at Ye Lengling and pondered for a moment, then continued apologetically:
"Moreover, I should be the one saying sorry. I didn't expect that these past two years would cause you so much trouble."
"You're still young, and I was afraid you were acting on impulse."
"…"
Ye Lengling's pink lips moved slightly, and she lowered her eyes slightly, not denying it.
The problem that had plagued the Ye family of Nine Hearted Begonia for generations had suddenly been solved in her generation.
How could she not be excited and overjoyed?
Impulsiveness did exist.
And there was indeed trouble.
But she didn't blame Qian Renjue entirely.
Qian Renjue was just helping her out of kindness and had never asked her to do anything.
Tracing back to the source.
Her trouble actually came from her own impulsiveness.
She couldn't solve this trouble herself.
Only Qian Renjue could answer it.
Ye Lengling's slender eyelashes trembled slightly as she raised her eyes to look directly at Qian Renjue.
Blue eyes rippled.
A low voice came from under the veil.
"Actually... I was also at fault."
Before Ye Lengling could finish speaking, Qian Renjue's words covered her voice.
"But later, I realized that didn't seem to be the case."
Ye Lengling was slightly stunned.
"Why?"
Qian Renjue looked deeply at the girl in front of him.
His handsome face was smiling.
"Because you've been using Yan Yan to write letters to me these past two years."
"Y-You, how did you know?!"
A trace of panic flashed in Ye Lengling's eyes.
She had only dictated them, Qian Renjue shouldn't have been able to see through it...
"Have you forgotten?"
Qian Renjue took a sip of tea.
He explained, "Yan Yan is my person, didn't you already know that?"
"So it was Yanzi..."
Ye Lengling woke up as if from a dream and fell silent.
Her face flushed, but she didn't blame Dugu Yan.
In fact, she had left hints, hoping that Qian Renjue would discover them.
She just didn't expect that her good friend would expose her so early.
She knew Dugu Yan's feelings for Qian Renjue.
Now, Qian Renjue's words seemed to have other meanings.
Yanzi is his person?
What kind of person?
Ye Lengling was a little curious.
But currently, her identity didn't seem quite right.
She didn't have the time to care about these things, nor did she have a reason to care.
Ye Lengling's eyes became somewhat gloomy.
"So you knew all along, but you still ignored me for two years?"
Qian Renjue nodded slightly and apologized:
"Yes, that's why I need to apologize even more."
"Then, then do you know what this means?"
Ye Lengling clenched the water glass.
Forcing herself to stare at Qian Renjue, she became a little restless.
Her beautiful face under the veil gradually bloomed like a peach blossom.
"I, I of course know..."
Qian Renjue's breathing hitched slightly, and his gaze became a little evasive.
Since Ye Lengling wasn't acting on impulse, what else could it mean?
This kind of inference.
Was like an alternative confession.
The atmosphere in the room fell silent again.
Qian Renjue's gaze drifted towards Ye Lengling from time to time.
He still didn't know how to handle it.
But he was racking his brains.
Because this was a problem he would have to face sooner or later.
"Miss Ye, I..."
Qian Renjue opened his mouth, wanting to say something.
But the words caught in his throat.
He couldn't help but worry if he might be misinterpreting her intentions.
"Shall I add some tea for you?"
"Mm."
Ye Lengling's face was flushed.
Hearing Qian Renjue's soft call, she only knew to nod in response.
Where was the numbness in her eyes?
They were already filled with shyness and entanglement.
She knew where her words would lead Qian Renjue.
Perhaps it was a little too fast.
But this was what she had insisted on for the past two years, what she wanted Qian Renjue to see.
Ye Lengling pondered.
Seeing the thin gauze that revealed her fair skin, she couldn't help but think of her mother Ye Qinshui's teachings before parting.
Thinking of this.
Ye Lengling pursed her red lips but didn't hand over the water glass.
"Could you sit closer?"
"Huh?"
Qian Renjue stopped his hand.
Looking at Ye Lengling, who was speaking with her head lowered, he was a little puzzled.
"Miss Ye, what did you say?"
"Sit over here."
Ye Lengling lowered her head, her soft hand grabbed the chair next to her and pulled it closer to her seat.
The two chairs bumped together, almost side by side.
"..., Okay."
Qian Renjue's mind cleared, and he nodded.
Ye Lengling had already acted like this, he couldn't lose face.
Qian Renjue didn't hesitate any longer.
He got up and sat next to Ye Lengling, and immediately smelled a pleasant fragrance.
Ye Lengling's body was tense.
Biting her red lips, she could also smell that faint fragrance and feel the warmth beside her.
Without any hesitation.
She raised her hand to take off her veil and turned to look at Qian Renjue beside her.
"Miss Ye, actually, I came this time to... uh!"
Before Qian Renjue could finish speaking.
He saw a flash of white beside him, it was Ye Lengling's complete face.
Her delicate face was flawless, with a blush.
It couldn't be called absolutely beautiful.
But it had a kind of pureness like a girl next door, clean and innocent.
A fragrant breeze brushed past his cheek.
Warm breath was quickly exhaled in his ear.
Qian Renjue clenched the tea in his hand, his body a little stiff.
"Qian Renjue, Holy Son Your Highness."
Ye Lengling's voice was strained as it sounded in Qian Renjue's ear.
"I, I'm here."
Qian Renjue responded softly, wanting to avoid it, but the sleeve of his arm touched a tender, soft hand.
"Don't move~!"
Ye Lengling's voice sounded like a sob.
Shame heated her brain, and without time to think, she suddenly sped up.
Warm and soft jade pressed against his side.
Lips that suddenly pressed against his cheek were soft and moist.
Making Qian Renjue a little at a loss.
This was the first time another woman had kissed him besides the three women at home.
It felt very different from Bibi Dong and Qian Renxue.
It was also different from what Hu Liena gave.
His heart seemed to beat faster.
And it was still accelerating.
Ye Lengling's eyes were filled with tears as she stared at Qian Renjue's slightly flushed cheek.
The purple light in the corner of her eyes.
The touch from her lips was surprisingly delicate and smooth.
Her pink lips moved, and her breathing became heavier.
Ye Lengling felt that her heart was about to jump out, and slowly left that cheek.
She felt a little ashamed to face people.
Only near Qian Renjue's ear, she cried out in a low voice of sorrow and shame.
"I, I just hope that you can understand my attitude."
Ye Lengling bit her lip and said firmly.
"Although I am not old."
"But I guarantee... Qian Renjue, you will always be my first choice."
At the same time as Ye Lengling's words.
There was also the voice of the system.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully conveying great love for the first time! (Transfer target: Ye Lengling)]
[Reward obtained: Replacement card for the first six soul rings! (One of them!)]
I wish you all a happy life!
