Yin Ming pondered.

Contemplating failure.

He genuinely wanted to answer seriously, but he also genuinely didn't know how to prove that he would always stay by Lingyao's side.

In the end, all he managed to utter was a bland, meaningless statement: "Time will tell."

But there was another issue that Yin Ming felt it was necessary to discuss with Ling Yao.

For example, he faked his death to escape in order to avoid him, but there was a reason for it.

For example, he didn't actually intend to abandon him before, and he kept thinking about him after leaving him.

For example, even if he doesn't come looking for him, he'll secretly go back to see him later...

But before that... I should say sorry first.

Yin Ming's mind was in turmoil.

Meanwhile, having received an answer that wasn't really an answer, the dissatisfied Master Lingyao diligently continued planting strawberries for Yin Ming.

With mixed feelings, Yin Ming raised his hand and pushed his head away, interrupting his spellcasting.

Just by looking at the shoulders and collarbone, you can tell that the skin on the back must be in a terrible state as well.

Anyone who didn't know better would think that Yin Ming had entered some shady health center and ordered a full-body scraping treatment.

So when Yin Ming said Ling Yao was a puppy, he was absolutely right.

Otherwise, what kind of good person would like to gnaw on things all day long?

But what can you do? He's stuck with this kind of partner, so you just have to spoil him. What else can you do but divorce him?

Besides, Yin Ming still felt guilty towards him—

Just as he had thought, he should apologize to Lingyao before explaining these issues.

Because Yin Ming suddenly remembered that he seemed to have never apologized to Ling Yao.

Even after their reunion, he continued to run away, deliberately trying to forget the bloody and sinful things he had done.

Lingyao tacitly never mentioned it, making Yin Ming almost believe that those were things from his past life.

It seems that as long as those things aren't mentioned, they can continue like this indefinitely.

But Lingyao's reaction just now made Yin Ming realize that it wasn't like that.

No matter how harmonious and beautiful things may seem on the surface, the inherent problems will still persist.

It will not gradually disappear because of prolonged silence; on the contrary, it will become more and more anxious as time goes by.

Most importantly, Lingyao will be anxious and saddened by this.

Yin Ming didn't want him to be sad.

So... after running away for so long, it's time to muster up the courage to face it.

Ling Yao wasn't annoyed when Yin Ming pushed her away; she silently moved closer again.

However, he was much more well-behaved this time, quietly holding Yin Ming in his arms.

Hearing him being held, Yin Ming straightened up and reached out to grab Ling Yao's arm that was wrapped around his waist.

Because of nervousness, he unconsciously tightened his grip.

Just as he was about to speak, Lingyao said first, "Let's go to sleep."

After saying that, she pulled Yin Ming down to lie down without saying another word.

Instead of turning off his microphone and going to sleep as he wished, Yin Ming rolled over and lay on top of him, lowering his head to whisper in his ear, "I'm sorry, Yao."

Lingyao's body stiffened, and his chest rose and fell slightly for a moment, as if he was about to say something.

Afraid that he would interrupt her and then lose the courage to speak again, Yin Ming quickly covered his thin lips with his hand and finished what he hadn't said.

"Thank you for accepting me as I am."

Having finally spoken, Yin Ming couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

Actually, it's not as difficult as you might imagine.

After listening, Lingyao remained silent for a long time, then raised his hand and pressed Yin Ming's hand, which was covering his lips, to his own heart.