“I don’t really eat hot pot, not because I dislike it, but because I feel a meal isn’t worth being fumigated by the pot’s steam for hours,” Yue Linze answered obliquely, “But seeing you seem so happy, I suddenly realized a meal isn’t worth it, but you are.”
Tao Ya was stunned, her brow gradually furrowing. The previous pressure had diminished somewhat, but she didn’t dare relax at all. Most critically, she understood each word he said, yet couldn’t comprehend the meaning behind them.
Yue Linze curved his lips: “You just said my preferences are similar to my alternate personalities, so I’m asking if those personalities ever had feelings for you, because right now, my heart can’t control itself when I look at you.”
Tao Ya continued to stare blankly, her gaze vacant.
“Miss Tao, I’m not very experienced in this area. Have you noticed? Am I pursuing you?
Tao Yuyan saw Yue Linze not speaking, her facial expression relaxed slightly, and she smiled and said: “Mr. Yue, don’t be too sad. Your current emotional reactions are all normal responses. After a few days, when this sense of dependence disappears, you won’t have this kind of illusion anymore.”
“I feel very unhappy,” Yue Linze slowly said in response to her words.
Tao Yuyan’s smile stiffened: “Hm?”
“Miss Tao, you not only doubt my judgment but also question my feelings,” Yue Linze curled his lips, “Perhaps you find it difficult to accept me now, but I hope you won’t reject my pursuit within reasonable limits.”
Tao Yuyan stared at him blankly, and after a long moment, she said with difficulty: “Mr. Yue holds a high position, how would I dare to refuse? I originally hoped to be friends with Mr. Yue, but if you insist on this, I’m afraid I have no choice.”
No matter what caused his sudden madness, she could never accept it. This was the real world, not a place where she was qualified to dream. First, the gap in status was too large, and secondly, she had told many lies, which made her not dare to have any improper thoughts.
If she hadn’t needed the money and wasn’t being pursued by high-interest loans, she would have tried to escape as soon as she heard Yue Linze’s first confession.
