She didn’t know when this person, who seemed like a cute older brother to her, had fallen for her. She wanted to push him away, but when he said, “Don’t! Just for a moment!”, a corner of her heart softened.
Long Feng recalled the first time he saw her at the hot spring inn two months ago when her grandfather led her out by the hand. He could never have imagined that ordinary Lan Lan would become so beautiful and dazzling in just a few days.
Long Feng was captivated by her beauty and sweet smile; those charming eyes and her shy laugh touched his heart. He couldn’t explain his feelings—perhaps it was love at first sight.
However, he realized that his master’s fondness for her meant she would never belong to him. He dared not think about it; as long as he could protect her, he would be content.
But at this moment, she was close to death. He wished he could kill himself to prevent the events of today from repeating. He would rather die than let her suffer even the slightest harm.
After a long while, he finally let her go.
“How did you come?” Lan Lan asked softly, looking at him with deep affection.
“After you left, Xiao Yue couldn’t find you and saw your letter, immediately telling me. The master and Lin Bo haven’t returned yet, so I came alone!”
Fortunately, you’re okay, otherwise…” He didn’t continue.
“I’m sorry! I was too careless! I won’t do it again! If something happens, I’ll find you all together, okay? Look, I’m fine! Quick, smile, you look so ugly now!” Seeing his worried expression, she felt deeply apologetic.
Her heart belonged to another man, but she couldn’t give him anything. Letting an excellent man be hurt for her was something she least wanted to see. In the future, she could only treat him like a brother.
“Let’s go back!” He held her hand and carried her away despite her protests.
“Long Feng, put me down! We’re almost in the city!” She was afraid others’ gossip would hurt another person.
Long Feng was sad, knowing she was still thinking more of others. But he gently put her down, not wanting to cause her distress.
