Chapter 257 I heard you like me.
Shen Yu's strength was taut and cautious.
It was as if he was not grasping Huali's wrist, but rather a handful of moonlight about to dissipate.
Unexpectedly, a Cheng Yaojin appeared out of nowhere, and Huali was caught off guard by this sudden restraint, causing her to turn around.
The moonlight shone down without reservation, and the young general's clear amber eyes held a frighteningly complex mix of emotions.
Where are you going?
Huali suddenly realized that this was the first time the two of them had truly faced each other since the beginning of the Dream Realm.
From the moment Yunshang and Yinyu met until now, it seems like they've always been in a rush.
The young general's voice was still clear and cold, but it lacked a sharp tongue and instead carried a hint of frustration that a young man couldn't hide.
After watching the show for a while, Ao Bai licked his paws and sighed.
How can I not feel down?
I don't know how long I mustered up the courage to confess my feelings, only to find that the girl I liked had turned into a child.
Not only did he not receive a reply, but he also received a little devil who kept pestering him for popsicles.
Now, after much anticipation, this unfortunate fellow has finally returned, only to find that he has responded to the national call and launched the Belt and Road Initiative.
A series of chaotic scenes unfolded.
Ao Bai, who had appointed himself as the Grand Eunuch of the Imperial Harem, showed deep affection for the young master.
Everyone else has been eating salt for hundreds of years, but our young master is a fresh-faced nineteen-year-old boy.
The moonlight, like water, poured down on the two of them.
Shen Yu pursed her lips.
He grew up in the Canglan military camp, and the ever-changing situation on the battlefield made him almost have "insight" etched into his bones.
It was precisely this penetrating power that stripped away the surface and went straight to the core that allowed Shen Yu to see a more essential side of the chaotic scene.
Whether it was the Buddha's disciple, the Demon Lord, the Demon King, or the merman, their eyes all brimmed with the same love as his.
But... Huali, who was being protected by several people, had a gentle "emptiness" in her eyes.
The girl's smile was genuine, her concern was genuine, and the worry and affection in her eyes were all real.
But what they truly craved was missing.
There was no spark of attraction, nor any sense of belonging...
Upon realizing this, Shen Yu first breathed a sigh of relief, but then felt a deep sense of empathy and worry.
He would not sympathize with the "enemy"; those who love but do not speak are nothing but cowards.
But will she treat him differently?
The idea, once it first emerged, spread like wildfire and became unstoppable.
so--
Just as Huali was about to leave, Shenyu reached out and grabbed her.
His Adam's apple bobbed, and before Huali could speak, he opened his lips again, his voice hoarse, "Huali, do you still remember what happened in the Dream Realm?"
"Um?"
I love you.
Without any preamble, in the quiet courtyard, the young general once again proclaimed his love.
"Karin, I love you. Not just as a friend, but I...love you."
It's okay, it's okay if you don't remember.
If she didn't remember after one explanation, he would repeat it again. If she still didn't understand, he would prove it to her.
The boy's resounding and unequivocal words left Huali completely stunned.
Manager Ao was so excited that he spun around like Thomas on the spot, released the Chaos Beast, and ran to the young master's feet, shouting, "Straight ball to the puppy, score big!"
It wanted to see if this damned guy still wouldn't get it at this point; if he was, he was definitely faking it.
However, to Ao Bai's surprise, Hua Li's great astonishment did not turn into escape or shyness. She neither looked away like a startled fawn in the novel, nor did she retreat in a panic.
Instead, Huali slowly broke into a smile.
“I heard you, Shen Yu.”
"I heard you like me."
Huali looked directly into the sincerity and nervousness surging in the young general's eyes, "Not only now, but I also heard your confession in the Dream Realm."
"I'm sorry for not responding to you right away... for making you anxious for so long." A hint of regret flashed in Huali's eyes, which were tinged with alcohol. "I originally wanted to talk to you alone after things settled down... but now it seems the time is just right."
The girl looked up, her gaze sincere and affectionate.
"Young Master, I am very, very happy to be liked by you so sincerely."
Shen Yu: "!!"
A single sentence, like sweet rain, suddenly irrigated Shen Yu's parched and anxious heart.
Since the beginning of the Dream Realm, the anxiety that had been hanging in the air finally subsided, and Shen Yu's eyes almost instantly reddened...
"However, young master, I cannot agree so easily."
The girl's voice rang out immediately afterward; she sighed.
"The word 'like' carries too much weight, and the promise to stay together requires a lifetime to fulfill."
Huali's eyes, which had been fixed on Shen Yu, glanced at the distant void for a moment, but quickly returned firmly to him.
"And I have something I must accomplish, something that is a matter of life and death, so it is extremely important." The girl's voice was sharp and clear, each word striking Shen Yu's heart. "And even now, the future of this matter is still uncertain, and the outcome is unpredictable."
Karin shook her head. "So, I can't possibly think about anything related to relationships right now, let alone make any promises to you rashly."
Shen Yu clenched her hands tightly: "..."
But Ao Bai, standing at his feet, suddenly realized, "So this is why the host has been unwilling to use favorability points to light up the fifth star, and insists on stubbornly waiting to do the mission?"
Huali gazed at the young master's red-rimmed eyes and silently pursed her lips.
If, in order to speed up the process, one resorts to any means to seduce someone's heart, making them fall head over heels in love, and then disappears without a trace once the task is completed, then... what will happen to the person left behind?
Why should they suffer such a devastating disaster? Why should they be praised to the skies after giving their whole heart and soul, only to be cruelly thrown into hell?
"So, Shen Yu, I'm very sorry."
False tenderness is used to deceive the most sincere love; carefully crafted promises are used to bind one vibrant and passionate heart to another.
Once they've squeezed out all their "usefulness," they wave goodbye like discarding a used rag, leaving their entire world behind... That's how it is.
She can't do it.
Therefore, she would never make any promises to anyone until she could come up with a solution that satisfied both sides.
Ao Bai sighed and went to look at Shen Yu.
Just when it thought the boy's eyes would be filled with loneliness and sorrow, Shen Yu suddenly raised his head.
The young general's eyes held no tears, but instead were filled with a more resolute love, born from pain and resentment.
"I won't give up!" Shen Yu stepped forward, closing the distance between them.
The young general stood tall, like a battle flag raised anew. "I may not understand what you're saying, but I know... if it were you, you would have your own difficulties and reasons."
"But Karin, what I want to tell you is this: now and in the future, no matter what you face, I will be by your side and go with you!"
"My sword will pave the way for you. My life will protect you." Shen Yu's eyes held a sudden clarity and a pure determination born from a do-or-die spirit.
"Karin, I am not here to disrupt your plans—" the young general said firmly, "On the contrary, I want to be your shield."
"And when you achieve your goal, remember this: I, Shen Yu, will always be your first choice!"
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