Chapter 33: Because I Like Her
Even though Xiao Xu was reluctant to set off for his destination from the post station, he was still a little later than the other travelers on this trip.
Two days ago, on the ship, they found out about a key witness in the case of the forced requisition of private kilns years ago. However, somehow the news leaked out and came to the emperor's attention.
The emperor took this matter very seriously, and Xiao Xu could no longer act in secret. He was ordered to lead a group of people to Shigu Town, where the witness was located, to investigate clues.
He rode swiftly and met up with the rest of the group at dusk.
Tonight they will stay at Wangquan Post Station, which is half a day's journey from Shigu Town. It is an official post station used exclusively by passing officials and messengers, and is both quiet and safe, as well as convenient for discussing official business.
In the courtyard of the post station, Zhao, the steward, and Qian, the wealthy man, who were traveling together, were sitting on the veranda, enjoying tea and chatting.
Xiao Xu glanced around and caught sight of the newly appointed third-ranked scholar.
Gu Qingci was focused, directing the postmen to unload the box of documents from the carriage.
Xiao Xu withdrew his gaze and walked towards the two officials. He heard Chief Zhao, holding a teacup, raise his chin in Gu Qingci's direction and casually say to Master Qian, "Young people are full of energy. Look at their spirit. It reminds me of when I first joined the department. I was just as eager to do everything myself."
Master Qian slowly replied, "That's right. Newcomers are full of vigor and high spirits. But after a few years, when they've been worn down by those documents and files, they probably won't have such enthusiasm anymore."
As soon as they finished speaking, the two saw Xiao Xu approaching and quickly put down their teacups and stood up.
"Greetings, Your Highness."
Xiao Xu said coldly, "You two are in quite a good mood."
The smiles that Zhao, the steward, and Qian, the wealthy man, still hadn't had time to wipe away were suddenly tinged with embarrassment by these cold words.
"You have the leisure to sit here sipping tea and discussing philosophy? Could it be that the clues to Shigu Town will come to you on their own tomorrow?"
Xiao Xu's voice was not loud, but it made the two men tremble. They said repeatedly, "This humble official has failed in his duty. This humble official will go and check the files immediately."
The two dared not linger any longer and quickly turned to walk into the inn. As they left, they exchanged a glance, both wondering what unpleasant thing had happened to His Highness on his way here that night, given his obviously displeased expression.
Xiao Xu's gaze did not linger on the two timid people for even a moment, but in the blink of an eye he saw the busy figure not far away.
Gu Qingci had just handed the last box of files to the courier to carry into the room when she turned around and met Xiao Xu's gaze.
He paused for a moment, seemingly oblivious to Xiao Xu's arrival amidst his busyness.
Gu Qingci quickly regained her senses, bowed respectfully to Xiao Xu with her hands clasped, and then stood up straight.
In the twilight, the young man stood tall and straight, his shoulders and back upright. When he looked up, his eyes were clear and his gaze was bright and open.
Xiao Xu inexplicably thought of the satisfied look in Yun Sheng's eyes when she looked at him.
Even though he knew she was looking for a match for her sister, he was only satisfied when the match suited his taste.
Gu Qingci was the same age as Xiao Ling. Although his temperament and personality were different from Xiao Ling's, he had the same clear and sharp spirit that Xiao Xu still found immature.
Is this the kind of vibrant youthful spirit that Yun Sheng is satisfied with?
Xiao Xu scoffed inwardly. Perhaps Yun Sheng could have seen some of his temperament eight or nine years ago when she first met him, but back then she was still too young to understand love. Even if she liked him later, she wouldn't have been able to appreciate his youthful spirit back then.
Gu Qingci saw Xiao Xu nod in response from afar, glance at him again, and then leave with an indifferent expression, which made her somewhat puzzled.
It wasn't that he was deliberately overthinking it; earlier, during a small hunt in the forest, he was talking to Yun Sheng when Xiao Xu caught them, and Xiao Xu seemed to have the same attitude.
He was neither warm nor cold, not exactly stern, but there seemed to be a hint of hostility in his tone.
Gu Qingci frowned and pondered as she watched Xiao Xu's retreating figure.
Perhaps he's overthinking it?
Xiao Xu walked around the long corridor and entered a secluded courtyard at the back of the post station.
This place was set up as a temporary storage place for files. There were guards outside the courtyard, and ordinary people were not allowed to approach. The doors and windows of the main room in the courtyard were wide open. As soon as Xiao Xu entered the courtyard, he heard Zhao, the head of the department, and Qian, the master of the house, chatting while sorting out the files on the table.
Master Qian put a file back in its place and said with a smile, "Did you notice along the way that the maids who accompanied us were usually quite composed, but whenever we stopped to rest, their eyes would always wander towards Editor Gu?"
Without even looking up, Zhao replied casually, "What's so strange about that? Editor Gu is that young, handsome, and gentle. It's no wonder young girls like to look at him."
"That's true. It's not just these maids now. When the third-ranked scholar paraded through the streets a while ago, and when he attended the Qionglin Banquet, those noble ladies seemed to always be able to take a few extra glances at him."
As they were talking, Xiao Xu had already stepped into the house.
The two were startled by the sound and quickly put down what they were holding.
The steward, Zhao, bowed and said, "Your Highness, we are currently organizing the files."
The two did not slack off; they merely chatted for a few minutes, and Xiao Xu did not reprimand them.
He raised his hand to signal them to continue, and then walked to the table himself, casually tidying up and stacking the scattered files.
The only sound in the room for a moment was the rustling of paper.
After a long pause, Xiao Xu suddenly spoke up: "Do all young girls like someone like Gu Qingci?"
Both Zhao and Qian were taken aback.
Chief Clerk Zhao was the first to react, quickly putting on a smile: "Your Highness is too kind. Compiler Gu is only new to officialdom, how can he compare to you? Your Highness is of noble bearing and elegant demeanor, and has shouldered heavy responsibilities since your youth. Your achievements in assisting the government and stabilizing the country over the years are evident to all, both in the court and among the people..."
He was about to continue flattering her when Xiao Xu stopped him with a disgusted look.
Master Qian immediately realized that the young master was of such high status that he would not bother with such a newly appointed scholar. His question was clearly for another purpose.
He continued, "Your Highness, Editor Gu is indeed handsome. Young girls are just beginning to experience love and are naive. Such a handsome young man of similar age is naturally attracted to them, and it's easy for him to stir up their hearts..."
"Alright." Xiao Xu interrupted in a deep voice, the candlelight reflecting in his eyes, but his gaze was cold and devoid of warmth.
He had already sorted out several important volumes of files, and then walked to the table and sat down.
"Send someone to summon Editor Gu so we can discuss tomorrow's itinerary."
After the meeting concluded, it was already late.
After Xiao Xu returned to the house, he did not rest immediately. Mu Shan followed him into the house and waited for instructions.
After a long silence, Xiao Xu finally spoke: "What's the situation in Qingyuan Town?"
"Your Highness, I have personally inquired and found that the Third Young Master escaped from the manor during the daytime, when there were the most pedestrians on the street. It is now impossible to find every eyewitness to this incident, and the news seems to have already reached the capital."
In the past, Mu Shan would have asked one more question: whether to immediately send people to hunt down the Third Young Master. But now, if asked, he would only ask whether to try to block the news as soon as possible.
After Xiao Xu's several responses, he was completely certain of his suspicions.
His Highness had no intention of letting the Third Prince return to the capital.
The reason is not hard to guess. It's just that Mu Shan didn't expect that the prince, who has always been upright and honest, would one day do such a despicable thing for his own selfish desires.
After thinking it over, Xiao Xu said, "Send someone to follow him and keep up the pace. Right now, the place he's circling is too close to the capital. Drive him further south."
"..."
Mu Shan felt a chill run down his spine when he heard the word "drive away" used against his own younger brother.
"Yes, Your Highness." Then, Mu Shan moved his lips, as if he wanted to say something more.
Suddenly, a figure flashed past the door.
Xiao Xu's expression hardened: "Who's outside?"
The figure outside the door paused, and after a moment, spoke: "This humble official is Gu Qingci."
Upon hearing the sound, Xiao Xu's eyes remained cold as he walked slowly to the door and opened it.
Mushan, without needing instructions, immediately stood to the side with his hand on his sword.
Xiao Xu's gaze fell on Gu Qingci, who stood upright outside the door. He scanned her from head to toe before speaking in a deep voice: "What brings Editor Gu here at this hour?"
Gu Qingci met Xiao Xu's scrutinizing gaze with a calm expression and delivered his carefully prepared explanation: "I have come here without permission because of my conversation with the Crown Princess at the forest farm the other day. At that time, I only asked the Crown Princess to pass on a letter to Miss Yunzhi. I had no other intentions. I am here to clarify this so that Your Highness may not understand."
His tone was calm, and despite his youth, he showed no sign of panic under Xiao Xu's extremely imposing gaze.
Upon hearing this, Xiao Xu chuckled lightly, his expression ambiguous, but there was no hint of amusement in his eyes.
This person came all the way here to explain this matter; it's hard to say whether he's too straightforward or too rigid in his adherence to etiquette.
"Editor Gu came all the way here just to talk about this after the meeting was over?"
"Yes." Gu Qingci nodded. "This humble official does not wish to cause Your Highness any resentment over such a trivial matter."
Xiao Xu's gaze fell on him as if it were a tangible object, and he slowly said, "As long as Editor Gu is conscientious and upright, I will handle official business impartially and without any qualms."
Gu Qingci was slightly taken aback, then lowered his head and concealed the strange look in his eyes: "This official understands. Now that things have been clarified, this official will take his leave."
Seeing him leave, Xiao Xu raised his hand to close the door and said to Mu Shan, "You may also leave."
Mu Shan was still uneasy and couldn't help but ask, "Your Highness, what if Editor Gu heard that just now...?"
Xiao Xu raised his hand to stop him: "Don't worry about him, step back."
Night fell, and all was quiet.
Xiao Xu wasn't indifferent, but what he cared about wasn't whether Gu Qingci had heard the conversation inside the room; what he cared about was his own ridiculous and shameful behavior.
It was as if he was deceiving himself; as long as Xiao Ling didn't return to the capital, Yun Sheng would always belong to him.
Such despicable and cowardly behavior was utterly contemptible to him.
Xiao Xu lay on the bed, rubbing his temples in frustration.
He lowered his hand only when he heard the sound of water.
Looking up, I found myself by the bathtub. In the misty steam, I could vaguely see a figure with long, black hair that clung to her smooth back, and glistening water droplets sliding down her rounded shoulders.
He reached out to touch it, but the figure shattered into countless points of light.
When the light regrouped, he found himself standing in his study.
Yun Sheng was writing at her desk. He walked closer to look, but the paper was blank. She looked up at him and smiled, her lips moving as if she were saying something, but he couldn't hear anything.
He moved closer, and her figure suddenly faded away, disappearing like ink dissolving in water.
Finally, he stood in an open space, surrounded by fog. Yun Sheng was picking flowers not far away, humming an off-key tune.
He walked towards her, but even though it was only a few steps away, he could never reach her side.
*
Yun Sheng originally thought that the news Yun Zhi told her would make her anxious and irritable as she waited for Xiao Xu to return.
Unexpectedly, as she stepped out of Tingfeng Pavilion, a gentle breeze blew and the sunlight shone on her face, instantly lifting her spirits considerably.
Upon returning to the mansion, as soon as he entered the house, he saw a maid fiddling with something in front of the antique shelf.
She stepped forward and saw that the straw puppy she had woven while boating was being protected inside a transparent glass bell jar. The puppy, along with the bell jar, was then placed on a display shelf next to her embroidery piece.
The maid who had just set up the bell cover quickly stepped back and bowed to Yun Sheng upon seeing her: "Princess Consort."
Yun Sheng asked, "Why is it placed here?"
"It was ordered by His Highness the Crown Prince. The custom-made glass bell cover has just been delivered to the manor, and I have set it up immediately."
She had no idea when he gave the order.
Yun Sheng stood in front of the antique shelf, feeling a little embarrassed. An ordinary straw-woven puppy had been covered by such an exquisite glass bell cover. Upon closer inspection, it could be seen that the woven material had been fumigated with preservatives and insect repellents to preserve it for longer.
But she quickly realized something was wrong and turned to ask, "Is this the only puppy?"
The maid was puzzled, but answered truthfully: "Reporting to the Crown Princess, His Highness only ordered this straw puppy."
What about the kitten he made up?
Xiao Xu put away the kitten and puppy that day. Yun Sheng didn't pay much attention to it, assuming that he had given them to her and that they must have been taken back to the mansion with her luggage when they parted.
But clearly, all that's left in the house right now is this little dog.
Did he leave Beijing with his kitten?
But how can she take care of a kitten? The puppy was clearly the gift she gave him.
Yun Sheng dismissed the servants and stood alone in front of the antique shelf, quietly watching the little dog for a long time.
Finally, she opened the bell jar and reached out to poke the straw puppy without any obstruction. The puppy was so easily knocked over.
Yun Sheng gave a soft hum, then helped it up again and closed the bell cover once more.
Xiao Xu had better protect her kitten while he was away; it was her gift, and if he broke it, she would definitely not let the puppy off the hook.
On the third day after Xiao Xu left the capital, Yun Sheng received a message from her family that Yun Cheng would arrive in the capital in five days.
This was fantastic news! She immediately went to Yi'an Hall to tell Shen Yuewan about it, explaining that she would be returning to her parents' home when her brother returned to the capital.
Then she remembered Yang Qinhuai, so she made a special trip to the courtyard where he lived, and told him the good news in front of the gate as previously agreed.
Yang Qinhuai smiled warmly and said, "Thank you for coming all this way to inform me, cousin-in-law."
"..."
Upon hearing this form of address, Yun Sheng still felt somewhat uncomfortable.
She asked, "Will Brother Yang be visiting our home then?"
"Of course, it's been a long time since I've seen Yi'an."
"Then when we're at home, could you please not call me... cousin-in-law?"
Yun Sheng felt extremely uncomfortable whenever she thought about her brother's former classmate and current friend calling her "cousin-in-law" in front of him.
Finally, Yang Qinhuai smiled and said "okay".
Yun Sheng did not linger in front of his courtyard gate. After delivering the message, she returned to the east courtyard.
On her way back, she thought again that Xiao Xu had said he would return in three to five days, and now it was almost time.
It's uncertain whether he'll be available to accompany her on her homecoming trip, as he hasn't formally met her brother since their marriage.
However, if Xiao Xu were with her, he would probably correct her in a serious and rigid manner when he heard that Yang Qinhuai had not called her "cousin-in-law".
However, to everyone's surprise, whether it was three or five days as Xiao Xu had said, the time had already passed. On the sixth day after he left the capital, he still hadn't returned home.
During this time, Yun Sheng started embroidering a few leaves on the satin fabric that had been stretched on the embroidery hoop for a long time, and also finished reading a novel that Xiao Xu would definitely confiscate if he found out.
On the night of the seventh day, news came that Xiao Xu was still unable to return, and his return date was uncertain.
Yun Sheng was stunned for a long time when she heard the news.
As I turned to walk towards the chaise lounge, my mind was still blank.
As his thoughts returned, the first thing that popped into his mind was whether his failure to find Xiao Ling had delayed his return to the capital.
At this moment, Yun Sheng couldn't describe her feelings.
My heart felt both relaxed and tense, and my thoughts became as confused and hesitant as when Yunzhi asked me that day.
She sat on the chaise longue for a long time, then got up and walked towards the display shelf.
She looked at the straw puppy inside the glass bell jar, silently opened the jar, and suddenly poked it with a finger, knocking it over. This time, she didn't help it up.
If he doesn't come back soon, she's almost lost her way on her journey.
The next day, Yun Sheng set off for the Yun residence early in the morning, accompanied by some of her odds and ends.
Since Xiao Xu had not returned, she planned to stay at home for a few more days after reuniting with her brother.
I thought she had left early enough, and that she would have to wait anxiously with her parents when she got home.
Upon arriving at the Yun residence, a familiar servant at the gate excitedly approached her and reported, "Second Miss, the eldest young master has returned and is currently waiting for you in the main hall with his wife and master."
Yun Sheng's eyes lit up, and she immediately jumped off the carriage and ran into the mansion, leaving a group of servants behind her calling out, "Second Miss, please slow down."
Inside the main hall, the three sat at a long table, but the atmosphere was not as joyful as one would expect from a long-separated family reunion; instead, it was somewhat stagnant.
Yun Cheng had a rugged appearance, with sword-like eyebrows, deep-set eyes, and a resolute profile.
At first, no one expected that the eldest son, who was like this, would later have a little sister who was so pretty. It must be that their parents had given Yun Sheng the most beautiful and delicate features.
He slammed his hand on the table, his imposing manner causing even Yun Hong's brow to tremble.
"This is utterly absurd!"
Xu Peilan's aura weakened even more in front of her eldest son. She forced a smile and spoke in a low voice, "Yi'an, this happened so suddenly, and you weren't here at the time, so we had to make a decision as quickly as possible. Nannan said she's willing to marry him, so..."
"She said she'd get married, so we let her. She's still a young girl. Doesn't she understand? Don't her parents understand either?!"
Yun Hong coughed awkwardly, "That's enough, Yi'an. This matter is settled. When Nannan comes back later, don't bring up these unpleasant things again."
"Father knows these are unpleasant words. If they are unpleasant, how could he have allowed his daughter to agree to such a marriage in the first place? The Prince Zhao's mansion is utterly absurd..."
Just then, the urgent voice of Yun Sheng's elder sister-in-law, Ye Fu, came from the doorway: "She's back, Sheng Sheng is back."
Yun Hong breathed a sigh of relief and said in a low voice, "Stop talking, Nannan is back."
"That's right, don't say it now, Mother will explain it to you in detail later."
Yun Sheng ran from the courtyard to the front door in the blink of an eye: "Brother! Father, Mother, Sister-in-law!"
Even though Yun Cheng tried his best to restrain himself, he had a fierce appearance, and if he didn't fully open his mouth to smile, he still looked stern and stern.
But he can't possibly laugh now.
Yun Sheng noticed it immediately and was taken aback: "Brother, what's wrong?"
Xu Peilan quickly stepped forward and hugged her daughter with a smile: "It's nothing, your brother must be tired from the long journey. My little girl is back, let your mother take a good look at her."
Yun Sheng was both amused and exasperated: "Mother, it's my brother who hasn't been home for a long time, why is he here?"
She broke free from Xu Peilan's embrace and sat down next to Yun Cheng. "Brother, you're finally back! I've missed you so much."
Hearing his younger sister's soft, coquettish voice, Yun Cheng felt a lump in his throat. He held back for the time being and did not bring up the topic from earlier in front of Yun Sheng.
He turned and hugged Yun Sheng: "Nannan, your brother misses you too."
Yun Sheng was overjoyed as soon as she got home. Xiao Xu was not yet back, and she put all her complicated thoughts, which were still unresolved, to the back of her mind.
Yun Sheng stayed at home for two days and saw her brother again. With the family reunited, she felt happy every day. However, she wondered if it was just her imagination, but the atmosphere among the others was always strange. Even her usually gentle sister-in-law seemed a little off.
She had seen her eldest sister-in-law with a stern face, seemingly arguing with her brother, several times, but as soon as she approached, the two would immediately return to normal. The same was true for her parents.
If the four of them were to get together, the atmosphere would freeze for a long time when she entered the room, as if someone had acupunctured them. Then, they would suddenly break free and burst into laughter.
This strange atmosphere persisted until Yang Qinhuai visited on the third day, at which point it dissipated somewhat.
*
At dawn, the east was already white, but the night had not yet completely faded.
A swift horse broke the tranquility of dawn, heading straight for the Prince Zhao's residence along the empty street.
Mushan followed closely behind, but was quickly left behind.
It wasn't until he finally arrived at Prince Zhao's residence that he saw his master standing in front of the gate with a sullen face.
"How many days has she been gone?"
"Your Highness, today is the third day."
With just a few words, Mu Shan understood: the Crown Princess had returned to her parents' home and was not at the residence at the moment.
Xiao Xu tightened his lips and turned to mount his horse again.
Mu Shan quickly stepped forward: "Your Highness has traveled overnight and your clothes are covered in dust. Why don't I go to the Yun residence to inform you first, so that you can rest for a while?"
Xiao Xu traveled day and night for the past two days, only resting for less than two hours.
Mu Shan had already put it mildly, but in fact, the servants at the gate could all see the dark circles under the young master's eyes and the new stubble on his chin. He looked tired and his demeanor was not like usual.
This appearance is certainly not suitable for meeting one's parents-in-law, and it would be difficult for the couple to express their affection upon reuniting after a short separation.
Xiao Xu paused for a moment, then nodded in agreement: "Go quickly and come back quickly."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Xiao Xu returned to the East Courtyard and upon entering the room, he first saw the glass bell cover that had been placed on the antique shelf. However, the straw-woven puppy inside the bell cover was lying on its back.
He glanced sideways at the maid standing to the side.
The maidservant lowered her head in fear, unsure how to explain.
Xiao Xu understood immediately, withdrew his gaze, and opened the bell cover.
He helped up the puppy, which had been lying on its back for who knows how many days, and then put the kitten, which was still perfectly intact despite the sun shining through its sleeve, into the cover.
The two small animals, who were snuggling together, were covered again and quietly stayed together inside the glass bell jar.
After Xiao Xu bathed and changed his clothes, all the dust and grime of his journey was gone. His clean-shaven face was smooth and radiant, and the weariness in his eyes had disappeared. Only the fragrance of soapberry and the refreshing feeling after being moistened by water remained, and he regained his former noble and elegant demeanor.
Mu Shan has not yet brought back any news from Yun Mansion.
He walked to the bed, intending to close his eyes and rest, but as soon as he lay down, he smelled a familiar fragrance from the pillow and quilt.
It was clearly a faint, delicate fragrance, yet it enveloped him like a woven net.
Xiao Xu closed his eyes and took a deep breath, which gradually became turbid and then deep and long.
I slept soundly without any dreams.
When Xiao Xu opened his eyes again, he was momentarily disoriented and didn't know where he was.
The dark patterns on the tent ceiling came into view, appearing particularly deep in the hazy light. As far as the eye could see, all the outlines seemed to melt into the warm twilight, as if covered by a thin veil.
He suddenly sat up, called out, and a maid entered.
"What time is it?"
"Your Highness, it is the hour of Xu (7-9 PM)."
Xiao Xu frowned, never expecting that he had slept so soundly.
"Where is the Crown Princess?"
"..."
Early in the morning, Mu Shan went to the Yun residence before returning to rest, but he was far from at peace, for he brought back news that the Crown Princess would not be returning that day.
As the sun set further in the west, the unlit room became so dark that it was impossible to see the expressions on people's faces.
Xiao Xu's face was shrouded in shadow as he asked in a low voice, "What is the reason?"
"The Crown Princess said she has something to attend to at home and can't leave today, but will return tomorrow."
After the maid left the room, it fell silent.
Only when the night completely swallowed his vision did Xiao Xu get up from the bed and light the candle.
The flickering candlelight cast his shadow on the wall.
The shadowy figure moved, gradually moving to the antique shelf. It stood silently in front of the glass cover for a long time, its outline motionless. Then it turned to the desk under the east window, sat down for a moment, and the rustling sound of turning pages seemed restless. After a while, it got up again, and the teapot on the table poured water, the gurgling sound of which was particularly clear in the quiet night.
Finally, the figure flashed by, deftly donned an outer robe, opened the door, and quickly disappeared into the thick darkness of the night.
Suddenly, the silence was broken by the rapid sound of hooves in front of the Zhaowang Mansion. A fast horse galloped towards the Yun Mansion.
*
Yun Sheng, dressed in her nightgown, leaned against the chaise longue by the window, her fingertips unconsciously twirling the sash of her clothes, her eyes clear and bright, showing no signs of sleepiness.
In the stillness, a slight noise suddenly came from outside the window. She snapped back to reality and looked over warily, but the sound never came again.
Just as she was about to look away, the rustling sound started again, closer and clearer than before.
Yun Sheng was startled and suspicious. She pulled her clothes tighter, quietly moved to the window, and pushed it open.
The moonlight, as clear as water, poured in, and Xiao Xu's figure was surprisingly standing outside the window.
The night breeze ruffled his robes. After not seeing him for many days, his face appeared even more striking in the hazy night, his handsome features breathtaking. His face was expressionless, except for a pair of dark, unfathomable eyes that were fixed on her intently in the darkness.
Yun Sheng gasped in shock, her voice choked with emotion: "You... how are you here..."
Before he could finish speaking, Xiao Xu braced himself against the windowsill with one hand and nimbly flipped himself inside.
Before she could react, his burning hands had already precisely gripped the back of her neck with irresistible force. His hot breath followed closely, and a torrent of passionate kisses rained down upon her, silencing all her unspoken words.
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[Shrug] Who's going to break into a woman's bedroom window in the middle of the night and become a womanizer?
In addition, it's not that Xiao Xu doesn't want to confess his feelings. Firstly, he has only just realized that his longing for her over the past two years was because he likes her. Secondly, from his perspective, he had already been rejected once back then.
After the confession, of course there will be [Let me see] Let's give the young couple some more time.
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