Fu Jue pulled Gu Qingqing out of the Zhai family home, and the two walked slowly away.

"I'm sorry, Mr. Fu, I shouldn't have dragged you to this tea party."

She cautiously gazed at his cold profile. She sensed that he seemed angry; otherwise, why wouldn't he speak? Although he was usually quiet and reserved.

but……

When he's in a good mood, he never purses his lips or frowns.

It wouldn't have taken this long to stop me from talking to her.

So he must be angry.

Gu Qingqing finally mustered up the courage to apologize to him, anxiously awaiting his reaction.

Fu Jue stopped abruptly, his face expressionless, but his gaze was cold yet tinged with melancholy.

He turned to look at Gu Qingqing, staring into her eyes.

He noticed that she seemed nervous, and even when she looked at him, her eyes were cautious.

I guess I scared her by not saying anything and keeping a tense expression.

"Qingqing, I'm angry not because we came to the tea party, but because of you."

"Me? What's wrong?" She tilted her head, looking a little silly, but she was secretly overjoyed. The fact that Master Fu was willing to talk to her meant that he wasn't really angry.

Fu Jue got angry when he saw her innocent and naive appearance, which made her seem clueless. He put his hands on her shoulders, took a step closer to her, and lowered his head until their foreheads were almost touching.

So close, his cool, minty scent wafted out, so pleasant that it momentarily made her feel dazed.

Especially when he stared at her with his bright, beautiful blue eyes, her heart raced even faster, and her heart pounded wildly.

“I feel sorry for you, Qingqing. You don’t need to suffer those grievances to please others. Be your true self. You are the most noble and beautiful princess, worthy of everyone’s admiration and obedience. And I believe you have the ability to submit to the world.”

"Master Fu..." He actually saw through her?

Be your true self?

Gu Qingqing stood there, stunned, staring at him with wide eyes in disbelief.

How does he know her so well?

An accident or a coincidence?

Or did he truly try to understand her?

But being yourself?

How easy is that?

She also wanted to be her true self, but this body was not hers, but belonged to the original owner.

To maintain her persona, she has been playing the innocent and naive girl, afraid to reveal her true colors and be discovered.

After all, the three Gu brothers knew the original owner so well, as did An Susu and An Haonan; they were the ones who knew the original owner best.

If she were to rush to change the original owner's personality and temperament and become her true self, they would definitely discover it.

She didn't want Gu Jin and the others to discover the problem or know the truth. She was afraid they wouldn't be able to accept it and would become afraid of her and distance themselves from her.

She wanted their love and affection, even if it was for the original owner of the body, which never belonged to her.

They were so good to her, she couldn't bear to let go and leave them.

As she thought about it, her nose suddenly stung, and she felt like crying; tears welled up in her eyes.

"Master Fu, I'm scared." I'm scared of losing them.

Gu Qingqing's voice was low and choked with sobs; it was clear she was crying.

"Qingqing, be yourself, live however you want. If anything happens, I'll take care of you. No one will dare to bully you." Fu Jue released his hands, raised his right hand and placed it on the top of her head, gently stroking her soft hair.

"Master Fu—" With her emotions reaching their peak, Gu Qingqing completely broke down after hearing his words, "If anything happens, I'll make sure no one dares to bully you."

She burst into tears, and crystal-clear tears welled up in her eyes, sliding down her delicate cheeks and dripping onto the back of her hand.

Her crying threw Fu into a panic. He had intended to encourage and support her, but instead he made her cry.

what to do?

This was the first time he had made her cry, and Fu Jue didn't know how to comfort her.

"Qingqing, please don't cry, okay?"

"No! I'm going to cry!" Gu Qingqing shouted stubbornly.

It was clearly his fault, so why did he say those words that touched her heart?

Anyone who hears this would be very moved, right?

She wanted to have a good cry, she just had to cry.

Even if it's in front of him, or if other people see her, she'll still cry.

The crying grew louder, and she wiped the tears from her face with both hands. She cried so pitifully, yet she looked both pathetic and adorable.

"Qingqing..." If she keeps crying, she'll hurt him to death.

Fu Jue was stiff and awkward, and his mouth was clumsy. It was the first time he had ever comforted a girl to stop crying, and he didn't know what to do or say.

He blinked at her, his face showing anxiety and worry.

If she keeps crying and the three Gu brothers find out, they will definitely think that he bullied her, and they will surely come to his door with machetes to kill him.

The thought of that terrifying scene left Fu Jue both amused and exasperated, utterly helpless.

Even if it wasn't his fault, he still has to bear the consequences.

"Master Fu, hug me." Amused by his reaction, Gu Qingqing glared at him and leaned against his chest before he could react.

She sobbed and shed tears.

"Qingqing..." Fu Jue was caught off guard by her hug, but in the next second, he reacted quickly, raised his hands to wrap around her waist, and hugged her tightly.

Give her the warmest and safest hug.

"I'll stay with you, forever and ever." Even when my life comes to an end, even if I become a soul, a gust of wind, or a little bird, I will still stay with you forever and ever.

Fu Jue buried his face in Gu Qingqing's neck, inhaling her delicate body fragrance and the scent of jasmine in her hair, as well as her warm body temperature and rapidly beating heart.

He liked everything about it; it made him feel warm and happy.

"Master Fu... I feel so bad..." She cried softly in his arms, her tears soaking his clothes.

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