"Actually, you really should smile more often. You look really pretty when you smile."

Chen Yao's eyes were burning, and he even felt a little sore in his nose.

He suddenly remembered the first time he met Duan Dinglan.

She seemed to be always worried about Song Rushuang.

Since I met myself, I feel like I have never laughed so happily.

After hearing this, the smile on Duan Dinglan's face faded.

Until it disappears.

"I will in the future. When Xiaoqi comes back, I will be happier and happier."

"Then I..."

He actually wanted to ask what he did.

Duan Dinglan suddenly became anxious:

"One day, you will definitely meet someone who is more suitable to be by your side than me!"

“There is no such person.”

He has set his sights on Duan Dinglan, so no matter how long it takes, the person who can stand by his side will only be Duan Dinglan.

There is no one else.

Therefore, what Duan Dinglan said, or the vision she expected, will never be realized.

"But I hope such a person exists. I came to you today because I hope you will stop being so stubborn."

"Ding Lan, why don't you go eat first."

There are no extra places to eat within a ten-mile radius of Kongyun Temple.

If they want to eat, they have to go to the special dining room.

If you skip a meal, you will really go hungry.

"I will eat it myself, but only after I have explained it to you clearly."

"Ding Lan, I don't understand why you suddenly resist me so much?"

After a pause, Chen Yao felt somewhat aggrieved.

He has always been very cautious about Duan Dinglan's affairs.

So, what was the reason that made Duan Dinglan decide to break off all ties with him?

He just wanted the truth.

"Is it because you hate me?"

Duan Dinglan hesitated for a moment, but under Shen Yao's scorching gaze, she still couldn't say that she hated Shen Yao.

Because she knows it herself.

If she hated Chen Yao even a little bit, she would not gamble her life on his.

So, after hesitating for a long time, Duan Dinglan finally followed his heart and shook his head.

She didn't hate Chen Yao.

After receiving a definite answer, Shen Yao breathed a sigh of relief.

Anyway, as long as it's not annoying, there is still room for maneuver.

Chen Yao said softly:

"Why is that? You have to give me a reason."

Duan Dinglan not only did not give him the explanation he expected, but instead asked Chen Yao:

"So what do you think? Why does it have to be me?"

He obviously has a better choice, why must it be her?

Could it be the reason that Duan Dinglan himself thought?

Shen Yao was stunned for a moment, then said softly: "If you didn't like me very much, you wouldn't risk your life to save me."

Chen Yao's tone was very firm. Even if Duan Dinglan objected, he felt that Duan Dinglan was just deceiving himself.

What he has to do is to help Duan Dinglan face his true inner self.

"No, I didn't take the bullet for you because I loved you. So, if you misunderstand me because I saved you, I'm being unfair to you."

"So, you mean to say that I misunderstood?"

Duan Dinglan nodded decisively:

"Well, it was indeed a misunderstanding. In that situation, I would have saved both you and Miss Xiaolin. Could it be that I like her too?"

After a pause, Duan Dinglan gritted his teeth and dropped a "blockbuster bomb."

"Besides, I regret it now. If I had known that saving you would lead to this, I would rather... never have saved you."

Such words are somewhat hurtful.

If it were an ordinary person, he would have been furious long ago.

Only Chen Yao did not have such special emotions.

Compared to Duan Dinglan, the leader, Chen Yao, the "abandoned person", took the initiative to care about Duan Dinglan's emotions.

"I'm glad you have this thought, and I hope you'll always put your own safety first. From now on, I will protect your safety."

“…Chen Yao, you know exactly what I mean!”

"Of course I know, but you should also know what I mean. You just keep pushing me away. I'm sorry, but I can't accept that."

Life is not a romance novel after all.

He could see what Duan Dinglan had done for him, so why should he be indifferent and sad just because she said a few harsh words?

Duan Dinglan looked at Chen Yao deeply, and finally let out a breath of foul air helplessly.

She still thought things were too simple.

Or rather, she underestimated Chen Yao.

She thought that since she said such cold words, he would stay away from her no matter what.

But in fact, he seemed to see through her true purpose at a glance.

Then tell her that he will never give up his determination to go on with her just because she is distant.

"I came to see you today so that you wouldn't waste your time on me. Admittedly, I may like you, but in the real world, liking you isn't enough. Even if I can't possibly agree to your request to be with you, don't you mind?"

If you already know that the final result will not be good, you should stop the loss in time, rather than making the same mistake again and again.

The greater her reaction, the more it proved that her guess was completely correct.

"No problem."

If it was Duan Dinglan, even if she never accepted him in her life, he would still want to stay with her forever.

Besides, he didn't think Duan Dinglan disliked him.

As long as he can stay by her side, then one day, Chen Yao will wait for the day when Duan Dinglan can resolve her heart knot.

He is still full of confidence in himself.

The conversation ended with Duan Dinglan "fleeing in panic".

…

After witnessing the whole process, Song Rushuang was finally able to lie down.

System Xiao Ai's voice sounded after a long absence:

"Fortunately, your stepfather is shameless, otherwise you would become a fatherless child again."

Song Rushuang, lying flat on the ground, twitched at the corner of her mouth:

"Listen, what you said, does it sound good?"

Song Rushuang has always been protective of her child. Even though Chen Yao is not her real father yet, she can't say that he is shameless in front of her, right?

"Isn't what I said true?"

"This is called deep love, so once I set my heart on someone, I won't give up easily!"

"...You are indeed better at speaking."

Song Rushuang curled her lips. She was just telling the truth!

"Speaking of which, when can I leave here?"

The reason why Duan Dinglan was so anxious was 100% because of her.

Therefore, only when she is well and appears in front of Duan Dinglan in good health, she will not always think about drawing a clear line between herself and people like Shen Yao.