Ning Yuan stared at her, his eyes flowing with deep, subtle light. He gently shook his head, “If it were someone else, I’d believe it. But Situ Qi Feng… his entire emotional life has been centered on her.”
These words made Ru Feng’s heart skip a beat. Ning Yuan stepped closer, his hot breath falling on her head, “Changing identities, that’s how you’ll make me keep you, right?”
At this, Ru Feng jumped back in panic. Ning Yuan stood unmoving, “This posture and walking style, it’s her.”
Ru Feng looked at him almost desperately, “Even if it is, so what?” Her eyes misted over. Ning Yuan was overjoyed, his tone unable to hide his emotions, “Wind, is it really you?”
Even though he had already guessed part of it, hearing her say it directly filled him with joy. Ru Feng gave a bitter smile, “Didn’t you already confirm it?”
She knew she couldn’t hide from him; he knew her too well. “Wind!” He called out, arms extending to embrace her, but Ru Feng spun away.
What right did he have to hug her now? “Wind?” Ning Yuan was stunned. Ru Feng stood far away, “Brother-in-law!” she called. Ning Yuan’s face stiffened, and after a long moment, he lowered his arms, “Wind, can we talk?”
“No.”
Ru Feng turned away, no longer looking at him. “No matter what, your current identity is my brother-in-law. I can never go back to how things were.”
“Wind!” Ning Yuan called after her, pleading. But Ru Feng continued walking, not wanting to listen or see him. At this moment, whatever he said felt futile.
Ning Yuan took a few steps forward, but Ru Feng seemed to dodge him effortlessly. Her eyes were slightly red as she looked at him in disbelief. “If I don’t want to, you can’t get close to me.” She had never needed to escape his embrace until now.
“Feng’er, I love you!” His words stopped her movement. “From beginning to end, I have always loved you.”
Ru Feng widened her eyes and then laughed through her tears. “When I loved you the most, you said you didn’t love me. Now, after becoming my brother-in-law, you claim to have always loved me. Do you think you haven’t tormented me enough?”
