After leaving the prefect's mansion, Ruan Jiu ran while crying.
She only wished it would rain today.
Then no one would know she was crying.
She didn't know how long she had run.
Before she knew it, she came to the place where Xie Jingchu had taken her to watch the fireflies that day.
Memories welled up again.
She felt even more heart - broken.
However, since there was no one around, she could finally cry to her heart's content!
Her shoulders trembled constantly, and the long - suppressed emotions in her heart could no longer be held back.
Tears burst out instantly, as if the last line of defense in her heart had also collapsed. Her eyes were left with nothing but desolation and despair.
"Xie Jingchu, you bastard!"
Ruan Jiu cursed while crying, with tears and snot all over her face.
As if still not venting enough, she continued to scold, "You heartless and ungrateful man!"
"So what if she's the daughter of the prefect! She's nothing special!"
"May the heavens bear witness. I, Ruan Jiu, wish you two a long - lasting marriage and no descendants!"
After the random outburst, she suddenly seemed to lose all her strength and slumped to the ground.
She hugged her legs tightly, her eyes empty. It seemed that all her emotions had shattered at this moment, leaving only debris.
But why am I still so sad!
Just then, a familiar voice came from above Ruan Jiu's head.
"Are you done crying?"
Ruan Jiu suddenly looked up.
When she saw that it was Shen Yu, she looked stunned. Without having time to wipe the tears off her face, she immediately asked, "When did you come?"
She hoped he hadn't seen her in such a state just now.
After hearing this, Shen Yu frowned and thought carefully, then replied, "Probably from the line 'Xie Jingchu, you bastard'."
So he heard and saw everything!
Oh my god, how could she ever face anyone again!
Thinking of this, Ruan Jiu buried her head in her knees in shame.
Seeing her like this, Shen Yu's lips curled up into a faint smile.
Then he walked over to Ruan Jiu and sat down cross - legged beside her.
"Is Miss Ruan extremely ashamed and angry?" Shen Yu joked.
Ruan Jiu looked up and sniffed.
With a flustered look in her eyes, she said, "If you dare to tell anyone about today, I won't spare you."
Shen Yu smiled and said, "Sure enough, you're still Miss Ruan. Even when caught red - handed, you still threaten people."
Ruan Jiu coughed lightly. She didn't want to continue this topic.
So she asked, "May I ask why you're here, Young Master Shen?"
"I saw you running out of the banquet. I was a bit worried, so I followed you." Shen Yu explained.
Ruan Jiu nodded.
Most of the powerful people in Qinzhou City were at the banquet today, so it was not surprising that Shen Yu was there.
"But why are you worried about me?" Ruan Jiu asked suspiciously.
She didn't think Shen Yu was that kind - hearted.
Shen Yu's gaze fixed.
Actually, he didn't know why he was worried about Ruan Jiu.
Just like he didn't know why his heart ached when he saw Ruan Jiu crying so heart - broken just now.
"I'm handsome and kind - hearted."
Looking at Shen Yu's shameless look, Ruan Jiu couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"Hey," Shen Yu nudged Ruan Jiu's arm and asked curiously, "I didn't expect you to have a story with the Fourth Young Master of the Xie family!"
Shen Yu raised his eyebrows playfully.
Hearing this, Ruan Jiu immediately glared at Shen Yu. "If you dare to tell others, do you believe I'll... I'll..."
"What will you do?"
"I'll kill you to silence you!" After saying that, Ruan Jiu made a slitting - throat gesture.
Shen Yu tried hard to hold back his laughter, stretched his neck in front of Ruan Jiu, and closed his eyes, saying, "Come on. Dying under the peony flower, even as a ghost, I'll be a happy one. But please be quick, Miss Ruan. I'm afraid of blood."
Hearing this, Ruan Jiu was both angry and amused.
Helplessly, she said, "Why are you so annoying when you talk?"
Shen Yu clasped his fists in salute. "I learned it all from Miss Ruan."
Ruan Jiu helplessly supported her forehead.
Just then, Xie Jingchu suddenly rushed in front of them.
He grabbed Shen Yu's collar fiercely and lifted him up directly.
Staring at Shen Yu angrily with hatred in his eyes, he said coldly, "Why are you here?"
Seeing this, Ruan Jiu quickly stood up and said, "Let him go quickly!"
Xie Jingchu let go of Shen Yu, then immediately grabbed Ruan Jiu's wrist and protected her behind him.
His towering figure separated the two of them.
Pointing at Shen Yu, he said coldly, "Stay away from her!"
Shen Yu wasn't angry at all. He patted his collar.
Then he frowned, raised his hand, and waved it in front of his nose. "The smell of jealousy here is too strong. It's not suitable for me."
After saying that, he turned around and left freely.
After Shen Yu left, Ruan Jiu shook off Xie Jingchu.
Turning around, she said in a sarcastic tone, "Why aren't you with your fiancée? What are you doing here?"
Xie Jingchu looked helplessly into her eyes and stepped forward in front of Ruan Jiu.
Holding her shoulders tightly, he explained, "It was their one - sided wish. I really had no idea!"
"Really?" Ruan Jiu asked suspiciously.
After hearing this, Xie Jingchu stood up straight, and with a pious look on his face, he raised three fingers and said, "I, Xie Jingchu, swear to the heavens. If I tell a single lie, may I be struck by lightning..."
Ruan Jiu quickly covered Xie Jingchu's mouth.
Suddenly, she remembered what she had said just now.
She bit her finger guiltily.
In her heart, she thought, God, those words about no descendants just now were all nonsense. They don't count!
"Now do you believe me?" Xie Jingchu leaned over in front of Ruan Jiu.
Ruan Jiu bit her lips and then nodded.
"So you've been avoiding me these days because of this?" Xie Jingchu asked.
Ruan Jiu nodded again and then buried her head low.
After hearing this, Xie Jingchu smiled helplessly.
He didn't know whether he should be happy that Ruan Jiu was jealous for him.
Then, he stretched out his finger and lifted Ruan Jiu's chin.
Looking straight into Ruan Jiu's eyes with his deep ones, he said, "A Jiu, if there's such a thing in the future, you can ask me directly."
Ruan Jiu pursed her lips. "I misjudged you this time."
Then, Xie Jingchu's warm palm gently held Ruan Jiu's face.
Seriously, he said, "What I mean is that in the future, no matter what happens, as long as you're unhappy, you can tell me directly.
You can question me, scold me, or even hit me.
A Jiu, remember, in my world, you're always the top priority."
There was endless spoiling and tenderness in Xie Jingchu's eyes.
Their eyes met, and with each breath, the sweet atmosphere seemed to thicken.
Then, Ruan Jiu leaned forward slightly. Her slender arms wrapped around Xie Jingchu's waist, and she threw herself into his arms.
Xie Jingchu took the opportunity to hook her waist, wishing he could embed her whole body into his own.
Their breathing was heavy, and they felt each other's wildly beating hearts.
Xie Jingchu hugged her tightly. His scorching body temperature passed through the clothes and pressed against her skin.
Closing his eyes, he rested his chin on her hair and seriously smelled Ruan Jiu's scent.
After a long time.
Xie Jingchu's gentle and charming voice sounded again.
"A Jiu, since we're all going to grow old, I hope it's with you!"