Chapter 10 The Night of Confession
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Since that night, Danfeng has been subtly hinting at his feelings for you, constantly trying to make you realize that he truly loves you.
Upon learning this fact, you are overjoyed, as your years of feelings have finally been reciprocated.
It turns out your love wasn't unrequited; it was mutual.
You begin to respond to him slowly, no longer carefully hiding your feelings, but instead hinting to him that you have the same feelings for him.
You both subtly hinted at each other, waiting for one of you to break the ice first.
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The annual Qixi Festival was fast approaching. The war had only recently ended, and the people, suffering greatly from its devastation, desperately needed a way to soothe their wounded hearts. Therefore, this year's Qixi Festival was celebrated with exceptional grandeur, with people of all ages coming out to join in the festivities.
Danfeng invited you out shopping before Jingyuan did, but you politely declined his invitation with a hint of apology, despite Jingyuan's disappointed look, saying that you already had plans.
"Is it Danfeng?" Jingyuan quickly guessed who had invited him.
"Um. I'm sorry, he invited me first, I'm sorry." You don't know why you're apologizing, you just feel really bad for him.
"It's alright, then have fun." Jing Yuan smiled casually, then made an excuse to talk to Bai Heng and left in a hurry.
Watching his lonely figure, I felt a pang of sadness.
You silently apologized to him in your heart, planning to find an opportunity to make it up to him later.
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On the evening of Qixi Festival, Danfeng will be at your doorstep to pick you up on time.
Today he wore a light blue robe, his meticulously styled hair flowed smoothly down his back, and he even spent half an hour carefully applying eyeshadow to the corners of his eyes.
The moonlight spilled onto his shoulders, making him look like a celestial being, captivating you for a moment.
"Let's go." Seeing your expression, he knew that the afternoon hadn't been wasted.
You walked side by side, tacitly understanding each other, without saying a word the whole way.
By this time, lanterns of all sizes had already lit up the streets and alleys. Street vendors enthusiastically called out to passersby, creating a lively atmosphere.
You wandered from stall to stall, admiring all sorts of items, showing Danfeng your newly discovered treasures. Danfeng listened gently to your chatter, skillfully taking out his money.
Before you knew it, you had arrived at the riverbank. Danfeng deliberately chose a less crowded spot and took out a gift that she had kept hidden for a long time to give to you.
"What is this?" You carefully opened the exquisite wooden box, inside which lay a hairpin.
The hairpin is exquisitely crafted, with a snow lotus quietly blooming at the tip, and the lotus pendant swaying slowly, almost touching your heart.
"So beautiful." You can't help but exclaim the moment you see it.
"Do you know the meaning of sending a hairpin in Luofu?" Danfeng asked you in a low voice.
In a distant past era of the Immortal Ship, one meaning of a man presenting a hairpin to a woman was—
I hope to marry him/her and be a loving and trusting couple.
In Luofu today, even though the world has changed and the stars and moon have shifted, this meaning has not disappeared. It's just that it's no longer tightly tied to the topic of love. Friends can also give each other hairpins to express their friendship.
His relationship with you is clearly not the latter.
"Of course I know." You've been in Luofu for over a decade; how could you not know the implications?
"Then would you be willing to accept this gift?" Danfeng continued to ask.
You nodded gently, suppressing the flutter in your heart, and replied, "I do."
Agreeing to accept the hairpin means you are willing to become his lover.
"Shall I put it on for you?" Danfeng's joy was palpable.
"Mm." You nodded, then turned your back to him.
His fingers slipped into your hair and skillfully styled it, as if he had practiced it many times.
Every time his hand touches your hair, it sends a shiver down your spine, as if he's touching your skin, not your hair.
"Alright." Danfeng carefully inserted the hairpin into your hair bun, then admired his masterpiece.
You turn around and ask him if it looks good. He looks at your slightly flushed cheeks and replies, "It looks good, it suits you very well."
The excitement you couldn't hide quickly turned into a blush spreading across your face and an undisguised joy in your eyes.
Just then, a few children who were playing around happened to pass by and were about to bump into you. Danfeng quickly pulled you into his arms and dodged the reckless children.
You suddenly stumble into a warm chest, and your face instantly turns red with embarrassment.
You pretend to break free from his embrace, but he only hugs you tighter, holding you firmly in his arms and not letting you escape.
Even through his thin clothing, you could hear his rapidly beating heart.
"Can you hear that? It's beating for you." Danfeng's voice came from above your head.
“I once thought I would walk alone for the rest of my life, constantly repeating the mistakes of those who drank the moon throughout the ages,” he said to himself.
"But it wasn't until I met you that I realized I wasn't alone."
"I think I've gotten used to your presence. You share my happiness, tell me your troubles, take me to see the sunrise and sunset, and watch the clouds drift by... I no longer live like a puppet. Because of you, I've discovered that the outside world is lively and the people outside are vibrant."
"I couldn't help but wonder where you were, who you were seeing, and what you were saying... Later I realized that these were the signs of liking someone."
"I don't know when it started, but I've fallen for you."
"I love you, will you walk with me through life?"
At the end of the confession, Danfeng cautiously asked a question. He was waiting for an answer, a definite reply.
Listening to Danfeng's confession, word by word, it would be a lie to say you weren't moved.
It turns out he had already fallen for you; it turns out those inappropriate actions were his clumsy attempts to test you; it turns out your unrequited love wasn't just a fleeting crush.
Sincerity begets sincerity, and your years of love have finally been reciprocated.
You take a deep breath, trying to calm yourself down.
Danfeng's heart pounded even harder.
"I do." After a long silence, you finally spoke slowly, "No matter what, I'm willing to go through it with you."
"Danfeng, I like you. It started a long, long time ago."
You confessed your long-held crush, and the secret you'd kept hidden for so long was finally revealed, bringing you a huge sense of relief.
You reach out and hug his waist, then stand on tiptoe and plant a kiss on his lips.
Danfeng only hesitated for a second before taking the initiative, leaning down to capture your lips as you tried to escape, prying open your teeth and entwining his tongue with yours.
His left hand gently caressed your cheek, while his right hand encircled your waist, relentlessly demanding the sweetness from your mouth.
You wrapped your arms around his waist and responded to him affectionately.
His kisses were both innocent and domineering, with an overwhelming force that seemed to drown you in his onslaught.
Ambergris has an aphrodisiac effect, and you quickly become aroused, unable to resist its allure.
He only reluctantly released your lips when you were out of breath, and his gaze towards you was no longer clear.
You feel like you're on fire, your heart is incredibly empty, and you desperately need something to fill it.
His chest heaved with your breathing, and he couldn't help but swallow, trying to suppress his rising desire.
Now is not the time.
He tried to hypnotize himself in his mind.
After the kiss, neither of you spoke again, each trying to suppress your lingering feelings.
A cool breeze swept by, effectively relieving your heat and gradually calming you down.
"Ahem, it's getting late, I'll take you home." Danfeng broke the silence first.
"Okay, sure." You nodded, tacitly allowing him to take your hand without permission.
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At your doorstep, you gave him a gentle hug and then waved goodbye.
Get some rest. See you tomorrow.
Danfeng watched you leave, glancing guiltily at his lower body, which was hidden by his robe.
He'll probably have a hard time sleeping tonight.
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