Li Shiyan looked at the neatly arranged sheets on the bed. He understood that Zhu Yao's intentions were good, but his heart still clenched into a ball.
When the words reached his mouth, they became, "Many thanks."
Zhu Yao said, "There was no need for thanks between the two of us."
"Miss Zhu …"
Zhu Yao interrupted him, "Call me Yao 'er."
She had said it many times!
But Li Shiyan always called her Miss Zhu out of habit.
He looked at the woman standing in front of him with tears in her eyes. His heart couldn't bear it, but he still persistently called out, "Miss Zhu, I have something to say to you." This call of "Miss Zhu" caused Zhu Yao's heart to fiercely ache. It was as if someone had gouged out her heart. She resisted the trembling of her body and the bursting of tears. She stared at Li Shiyan's serious and emotionless eyes and finally took a step back.
She was intentionally avoiding him! This was because she had already understood everything from Li Shiyan's eyes. She knew that what Li Shiyan was going to say would definitely not be something she would like to hear. Perhaps it would be like a sword fiercely stabbing into her chest, stabbing her until her entire body was covered in blood.
Finally, she lowered her gaze and took a deep breath. The corner of her mouth revealed a smile as she said, "Shiyan, everything can wait until you safely leave before we talk about it."
To put it bluntly, she didn't dare face it!
"I have to say it sooner or later!" Li Shiyan decided to tell her everything that was in his heart. But because Cai 'er was still in the room, he ordered Cai' er, "You can go out first."
Eh?
Cai 'er stared blankly for a moment. She looked at her family's young miss with a questioning look.
Zhu Yao moved in front of Cai 'er and raised her eyes to look at Li Shiyan, saying, "Shiyan, wait until you safely leave before we talk about it, okay?"
She had a pleading tone.
At this moment, the air was filled with an indescribable heavy atmosphere.
Li Shiyan was like a block of ice while Zhu Yao was like snow that was gradually melting under the sun. Little by little, they were in desperate straits.
Cai 'er realized that the current situation wasn't good. She grabbed her family's young miss' clothes, "Young miss?"
Li Shiyan's tone was slightly heavy as he said with a commanding tone, "Get out."
He was no longer as polite as before.
Cai 'er was so scared that she took a step back.
Zhu Yao's heart immediately tightened. "Don't you want me to leave? I'll go out now. "After saying this, she pulled Cai 'er and prepared to leave.
But —
Li Shiyan grabbed her hand. His eyes darkened a bit. With a resolute face, he said, "Let's talk about it now."
"Shi Yan …"
"Stop dodging!"
Zhu Yao's eyes reddened, and her heart felt like it was being pricked by needles.
The two of them stared at each other for a long time, one cold and resolute, the other tearful.
In the end, Zhu Yao finally gave in. She turned her head and said to Cai 'er, "You can leave first."
Cai 'er felt as if there was a pile of sand in front of her, sinking bit by bit … Although she was worried about her Young Miss, the current situation made it impossible for her to stay here any longer. She could only leave first.
Even the elite soldiers outside the door sensed that something was wrong. They quietly walked into the courtyard and stood there.
Inside the room, Li Shiyan still didn't let go of her hand. Instead, his grip became tighter and tighter.
Zhu Yao did not struggle, but her frown deepened.
Just like that, the two of them looked at each other. It wasn't until Zhu Yao cried that Li Shiyan let go of her.
"Miss Zhu, I'm sorry!"
These six words hit Zhu Yao's ears, one word at a time.
Her body was slightly startled, and she stiffened. She shook her head, "You're not sorry. I'm willing to do everything." Listening to her words, Li Shiyan felt helpless and guilty. He sighed and said, "Miss Zhu, can you not be like this every time? I don't want you to tell me again and again that you're willing, that you're willing. The more you do this, the more I can't give you anything you want.
I don't want to give you any hope … Do you understand? "
Zhu Yao only said one sentence, "I'm willing to wait!"
"You still don't understand what I mean! This isn't a matter of waiting or not, nor is it a matter of time. "
"Then tell me, in the end, what do I have to do for you to have me in your heart?"
"I said … It's impossible between us. It's impossible!" Li Shiyan's attitude was very firm.
"Is this what you want to say to me?" Zhu Yao asked him.
Li Shiyan, "Yes!"
Zhu Yao was already prepared in her heart. She smiled and said, "The world is hard to predict. Maybe … You'll change your mind. Moreover, there's still a long time in the future, right?"
She firmly believed! Li Shiyan wasn't good at persuading people.
He also didn't know how to deal with such a stubborn woman. Right now, Zhu Yao was like a person who was pretending to sleep. She could clearly hear everything, but she didn't want to wake up.
She could clearly hear every word, but she was unwilling to understand it. "Miss Zhu, take a good look at me. Right now, I'm locked up here. In the end, whether or not I'll be able to clear my name is still unknown. You're a pure girl, why do you want to get involved with me? You can marry a better person and have a better future, but you … If you follow me, you'll cause a lot of trouble.
If you follow me, it will bring you a lot of trouble. Miss Zhu, I beg you, don't be a fool! "He persuaded her with a Buddha's heart. The smile at the corner of Zhu Yao's mouth became increasingly bitter and dismal. Her eyes filled with tears, but her neck tightened and she swallowed them back. She said, "I'm not stupid, and it's not that I don't understand. I'm just walking according to my own heart.
Two years ago, I firmly believed that it was you! No one can change my mind. Even if you really can't clear your name, I'm still willing to follow you. It doesn't matter if I live or die. In short, if you live, I'll live. If you die, I'll die with you! "
Following each other in life and death, that's love!
She enunciated each word with great force and clarity.
Li Shiyan couldn't help but admit that women really were creatures that couldn't be fathomed. Not only were their thoughts unstable, but they were also unreasonably stubborn.
He also had to admit that Zhu Yao was even more stubborn than Ji Yunshu! He had no other choice but to sit down at the table. He clenched his fist and lightly pounded the table. He sighed heavily and said, "I've said it before, there's always been a woman in my heart. No one can replace her in my heart. I've forgotten about it before.
I've forgotten her, and I can't forget her now! No matter how much you do for me, no matter what you do for me, you can't replace her! "
Zhu Yao's heart felt as if it was being pierced by needles.
But … Her tears quietly fell, but they were immediately wiped away. She said, "I know, I know that there's someone else in your heart. But it doesn't matter. I still have the same words. I can wait. I'll wait until the day you're willing to accept me.
My feelings will never change. "
"Then what if I tell you." Li Shiyan suddenly raised his head to look at her. "That woman in my heart, she's already appeared? I've already seen her! "
"Where is she? Who is she? "
"Who she is isn't important. What's important is … She's the only one in my heart. There's no room for anyone else. Do you understand?"
Zhu Yao bitterly smiled and shook her head. "So, you're just using her to fool me?"
"There's no need for me to lie to you." Li Shiyan said.
"I don't believe you!" Zhu Yao's hands were tightly clenched inside her clothes. Previously, she firmly believed that Li Shiyan was only using that excuse to deceive her.
She believed that that woman didn't exist! Li Shiyan got up and earnestly told her, "Miss Zhu, you're a very good person. You deserve someone who loves you more than me. I don't want to ruin you, and I don't want to waste your feelings! I'm not good with words, and I don't know how to talk.
I, Li Shiyan, have set my mind on a person, and I won't change my mind for the rest of my life. You should help me, and also help yourself. Don't be together with someone who doesn't love you. Otherwise, you'll be tired, and I'll also be tired! "
Zhu Yao's body trembled. She pursed her lips for a long time … She couldn't pretend anymore, because she clearly heard every word.
Finally, tears fell from her eyes.
Finally —
She choked with sobs and said, "I'll remember your words."
Li Shiyan relaxed. "So you agree to cancel the engagement?"
"Wait until you go out … We'll talk again." Her voice was weak. She silently wiped her tears, turned around, and left.
Her back was lonely, disappointed, and sorrowful …
But it's better to just get the pain over with!
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