Chapter 14 Comforting the Jealous Dragon
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Back home, you notice that Danfeng has been sullen all along, so you decide to tease this jealous little dragon.
"What's wrong? You've been looking so glum all this time?" you asked, knowing the answer already.
"Hmph." The arrogant dragon closed his eyes.
"Let me guess what someone's thinking?" You sit facing him, gently poking his face with both hands. "Jealous?"
One of the dragons finally reacted.
"You knew all along." He grabbed your mischievous hand, his eyes unfathomable.
"I'm sorry, it was my oversight, it's my fault." Your tone immediately softened, and you obediently apologized to him.
You blinked, trying to convince him with an innocent expression, "But Yuanyuan is my good friend. Isn't it normal for good friends to joke around?"
Danfeng still wouldn't give up, his brows furrowing even more.
"Yuanyuan, you're calling me so affectionately. You've never called me that before." His tone was clearly jealous, and his tail unconsciously curled up, as if to express his dissatisfaction.
"So what should I call you? Fengfeng? Yueyue? Which one do you like?" You leaned close to him, teasingly.
"..."
Danfeng didn't answer, but just stared at you with his deep eyes, as if waiting for your next move.
“I’ve got it! How about I call you ‘Feng’? Let’s just call you that!” You said smugly, then pestered him to call you “Feng” several times.
Upon hearing this, Danfeng's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of pleasure flashed in his eyes.
He reached out and pulled you into his arms, asking softly, "So, what should I call you?"
Before you could answer, he leaned close to your ear and whispered, "How about I just call you Madam?"
Your ears immediately turned red, your heart raced, and you stammered, "...Isn't this a bit too early...?"
Danfeng chuckled lightly, his tone carrying an undeniable firmness: "Early? I don't think it's early at all."
His gaze was gentle and affectionate, as if telling you that from the moment he fell for you, he had already decided that you were the one.
"Or is it that you don't want to stay with me forever?" His tail swayed gently, as if waiting for your answer.
You shook your head and said earnestly, "That's not what I meant. I just feel that I'm still too young, and there are many things I haven't experienced. My job has only just stabilized, and no one can predict what the future holds..."
You laid out your true feelings, your tone tinged with unease.
"Moreover, discussing marriage is not as easy as dating. It involves two families, and given our respective identities, it might not be so easy..."
Danfeng listened quietly, her gaze never leaving your face.
He gently stroked your hair and whispered, "I understand your concerns, and I will address these potential obstacles. I just want to know if your heart will always be on my side?"
"Of course, from beginning to end, my heart belongs to you, only to Danfeng." You firmly accepted his scrutinizing gaze, proving your feelings to him.
"Don't lie to me," Danfeng whispered in your ear. "Keep your promise. I will always wait for you, until you become my bride."
He deliberately bit your neck, trying to use the pain to imply the price of your betrayal.
"I will always wait for you, until you become my bride." Danfeng repeated these words, his eyes filled with your reflection.
Then, his hands caressed your eyebrows and eyes, and he pressed you down beneath him, entwining with you in passion.
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After a frank and open conversation, Danfeng visibly relaxed. Now that he was certain of your feelings for him, he could begin preparing to overcome the various obstacles standing between you two.
So he has resumed working remotely these past few days. With a goal in mind, he has a lot of motivation. He no longer focuses all his attention on you; he wants to plan for your future together.
Before parting, you gave him the jade pendant you always carried with you, saying that he could look at it when he missed you, so that he wouldn't feel lonely.
Danfeng kissed your brows and eyes, clutching the jade pendant in his hand.
The warmth of your touch still lingered on it, giving him a strange sense of peace.
He bids you farewell with reluctance, telling you to rest well and take care of yourself.
You obediently nodded and watched him leave by boat.
You and he are both working hard for your future.
...
Time flies, and several years have passed in the blink of an eye. In these years, you followed Jing Liu to capture Bu Lizhan's chief commander, Hu Lei; fought bravely with Jing Yuan on the front lines; served as a valiant guard, becoming General Teng Xiao's right-hand man...
Danfeng has also grown a lot. He began to focus on studying the secret methods of Chiming, reorganizing the internal affairs of Chiming, and putting most of the real power in his own hands.
You two have kept in touch, and in your spare time you go shopping, chat, and dream about the future together.
Bai Heng and others have also worked diligently in their respective positions and achieved considerable success.
Everything was turning for the better, and Danfeng felt the time was right, so he proposed to you in a spring when peach blossoms were in full bloom.
That day, spring was in full bloom, and the peach blossoms were at their most vibrant. He placed a small, emerald-green scale in your palm. It was tiny, cool to the touch, and still held the warmth of his fingertips.
That was the most beautiful scale plucked from his heart, and also his untouchable Achilles' heel.
He gave you his most precious possession and told you about his feelings for you.
All you remember is him joyfully pulling you into his arms, the rich scent of lotus lingering around your nose.
You can hear his rapid heartbeat and feel the loving kiss on his forehead.
He said, "In my entire life, named Danfeng, you have been my only wife."
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