Chapter 57 Temple "But I think I like you a little bit."...
Strangely, after hearing Shen Qingzhu's words, Ji Mingxue's main concern was not the last question he asked, but the reason why Shen Qingzhu had been wearing gloves.
"Protect", "avoid", "hurt".
Shen Qingzhu said the word "protect" twice.
It can be seen that Shen Qingzhu attaches great importance to protecting himself.
This inevitably reminded Ji Mingxue of Shen Qingzhu's life.
Shen Qingzhu once had a happy family. His two fathers were both excellent scientific research talents in the empire. They also had good personalities and treated their only child, Shen Qingzhu, like a treasure.
But all this came to an abrupt end when Shen Qingzhu was six years old.
From the age of six to eighteen, Shen Qingzhu lived in a social welfare home on the C-class planet until he was admitted to the Imperial University and finally left C-07.
When they first saw this, Ji Mingxue and Shen Qingzhu were still strangers.
At that time, Ji Mingxue did not feel much in her heart. She just thought that Shen Qingzhu was a smart person. She was able to hide and protect herself very well despite having such a stunning face. She was not noticed by any powerful person until the fall of the Cole family.
But now, when recalling these things, Ji Mingxue's heart was filled with a wave of bitterness. She couldn't help but wonder, what on earth had Shen Qingzhu, who was so young back then, experienced over the years to become the person now who is so gentle and considerate, yet afraid to get close to others?
He must have experienced a lot of hurt, faced countless malice and covetousness, and witnessed the most subtle and dark side of human nature, so he must try his best to protect himself and avoid being hurt by anyone.
Ji Mingxue had seen many people like this before, and she knew very well how defensive these people were, and it was extremely difficult for them to let down their guard against them.
But now, Shen Qingzhu clearly revealed all of this in front of Ji Mingxue, and asked Ji Mingxue if she was sure she could accept him as he was?
Ji Mingxue is not a person who is easily softened or moved.
To be precise, when he was the crown prince, he could be more ruthless than anyone else.
But now, Ji Mingxue clearly felt that her whole heart had become sour and soft because of one person, and was filled with full of emotion and heartache.
This feeling was so unfamiliar to Ji Mingxue that even his bright golden eyes were unconsciously covered with a layer of light.
Ji Mingxue did not answer Shen Qingzhu's question immediately, because he also had questions to ask Shen Qingzhu at the moment.
"Shen Qingzhu, how can you be so honest? Why would you want to tell me all these things that are almost like your weaknesses?"
Ji Mingxue's voice was very soft, and the look in her eyes when she looked at Shen Qingzhu was full of distress.
Shen Qingzhu hadn't felt such straightforward heartache without any utilitarianism or hypocrisy for a long time.
He smiled gently and said slowly, "Because I think you are very brave."
"When facing me, you have always been so sincere and honest, expressing your love for me without reservation."
"That's why I can sense your passionate feelings."
Shen Qingzhu expressed her feelings bit by bit, "Actually, at the beginning, when I realized this, I wanted to escape."
"But I found that I seemed... reluctant to let go."
Just like last night, Shen Qingzhu still found it difficult to admit this in front of Ji Mingxue.
As the words fell, his entire ears burned red.
But when he looked up and saw Ji Mingxue's golden eyes that had become unusually bright, he suddenly smiled.
"Ji Mingxue, we haven't known each other for long."
"But I think I kind of like you, too."
"So I think, no matter what, I should try to be brave and convey my feelings to you clearly, just like you did."
"This way, no matter what the future outcome is, at least I won't regret hesitating because of cowardice at this moment."
"As for the weakness you mentioned," Shen Qingzhu looked at the snow-white gloves on his palms, "this is not a weakness for me."
"It's my armor."
"I don't need to worry about whether anyone besides you would mind if I kept wearing gloves."
"So, would you mind?"
Ji Mingxue certainly didn't mind.
Not only did he not mind, he felt like he was about to explode into fireworks.
If Ji Mingxue hadn't remembered that she had to maintain her image in front of Shen Qingzhu, she would have wanted to climb onto Xingbo's second account and scream "Ahhhh" like crazy!
However, even though he can’t climb Xingbo, Ji Mingxue can still go crazy with Mingfeng in his mind.
When Shen Qingzhu spoke softly and gently, Ji Mingxue's mood also exploded all the way -
From "He actually praised me for being brave!"
"Mingfeng, did you hear that?! He said he couldn't bear to leave me!!"
Then, "He said he likes me! He actually said he likes me a little bit too! Ahhhh Mingfeng, did you record it!!!"
At the end, "Oh, I can't take it anymore. How can he be so nice and sweet? I actually felt like he really liked me!!!"
"It's just a glove! How could I mind? He can wear it for the rest of his life if he wants!!!"
Mingfeng: ...
Forget it, it’s tired of being reserved.
Anyway, His Highness goes crazy whenever he meets Mr. Shen, and it's used to it.
Although her heart was spiraling and exploding, Ji Mingxue still managed to maintain a decent appearance on the surface.
Ji Mingxue could see Shen Qingzhu's seriousness.
This made him feel touched, but also nervous unconsciously. He sat up straight and said solemnly, "I don't mind."
After saying that, seeing Shen Qingzhu's expression slightly relaxed, Ji Mingxue whispered again, "Shen Qingzhu, you reminded me of something."
Shen Qingzhu was stunned for a moment, "What?"
Ji Mingxue looked at his hands tightly wrapped in snow-white gloves, "I once heard such a saying - 'The body is the temple of the soul'."
Shen Qingzhu had also heard this sentence before. The second half of the sentence was "Whatever is enshrined there, it should remain strong, beautiful and clean."
But this didn't seem to be what Ji Mingxue wanted to express.
Shen Qingzhu responded softly, and then Ji Mingxue continued, "I feel now that you are a little bit sacred."
"You protect yourself very well. It seems like you have labels all over your body saying 'Only for viewing from a distance', 'Don't approach', 'Don't touch'."
Shen Qingzhu smiled helplessly. When he was an Omega, in order to protect himself, he had deliberately made himself into a person who could not be desecrated like a flower on the mountain top.
After becoming an Alpha, this habit that had been subtly integrated into his blood seemed to have been brought along with him.
However, for Shen Qingzhu, keeping an appropriate distance from everyone is indeed the most comfortable way of life for him.
Ji Mingxue said seriously, "I have fully felt your emphasis on and protection of yourself, and I can respect and understand it."
"From now on, I will treat your body like a temple."
This was a sentence that sounded a bit strange and awkward at first, but it somehow hit the strongest and most important point in Shen Qingzhu's heart.
Because in Shen Qingzhu's heart, his body and even his soul are indeed treasures that he has tried his best to protect in his two lifetimes.
Not only his own, Shen Qingzhu has always believed that this is true for everyone.
"The same goes for you," he looked at Ji Mingxue tenderly, "You have to protect yourself too."
After this exchange, Ji Mingxue felt that he had a much deeper understanding of Shen Qingzhu.
Shen Qingzhu said he was brave, but Ji Mingxue felt that Shen Qingzhu was the braver one.
Just because of his shallow feelings, Shen Qingzhu so sincerely confessed his most precious things to Ji Mingxue. This was much braver and more responsible than Ji Mingxue's impulsive actions. It made Ji Mingxue understand and like him better, and at the same time, she valued and respected Shen Qingzhu more.
He couldn't help but ask Shen Qingzhu, "What is the bottom line that cannot be touched for you?"
In order to avoid future mistakes and touch upon Shen Qingzhu's taboos, Ji Mingxue planned to take notes first.
Shen Qingzhu pondered, "The thing I cannot accept or forgive the most is intentionally hurting my body."
Ji Mingxue: ...
In his heart, he silently cast another layer of holy light on the temple representing Shen Qingzhu's body.
It is impolite not to reciprocate. Shen Qingzhu asked him in return, "What is your most inviolable taboo?"
Ji Mingxue thought for a moment and said, "It's my personality and dignity."
Shen Qingzhu also kept it in mind.
Afterwards, thinking of what Shen Qingzhu had said before, that she was not sure whether she could accept physical contact with others, Ji Mingxue curved her eyebrows and leaned towards Shen Qingzhu again.
"Shen Qingzhu, if I remember correctly, you said before that you kind of like me, right?"
As he said this, Ji Mingxue's golden eyes showed a hint of pride and cunning, like a cat that has discovered its master's weakness and is stretching out its claws to test it.
Shen Qingzhu has a big heart. After questioning himself last night and being honest with Ji Mingxue a moment ago, he quickly accepted that he did have a good impression of Ji Mingxue and even liked her a little.
Therefore, although he still felt a little embarrassed and his ears were a little red, Shen Qingzhu was still calm at this time, smiling and responding softly.
Seeing that he didn't deny it, Ji Mingxue's smile grew even brighter, and she tentatively moved a little closer to Shen Qingzhu, "Then when I said I liked you before, why did you say that besides liking and rejecting, you wanted a third option?"
"What is the third option you mentioned?"
Shen Qingzhu lowered his eyes and glanced at his hands. "Although we both have feelings for each other, firstly, I'm not sure if I can really get used to physical contact with others. Secondly, if we get together right away, it would be a bit hasty for both of us."
"So I was thinking, can we try to get along for a while as more than friends?"
"If we both feel that we are suitable for each other, we may really become lovers in the future."
"And if during this process, one party, whether it's you or me, suddenly finds something about the other party that we absolutely cannot accept, we can also stop the loss in time."
Although Ji Mingxue has been a little bit in love recently, as a superior, he still remains rational even if he likes Shen Qingzhu.
So Ji Mingxue knew very well that Shen Qingzhu's proposal was actually the most suitable and comfortable way of getting along for them at the moment.
Because to be honest, even Ji Mingxue herself was not really ready to fall in love with someone.
Still with an Alpha.
Ji Mingxue nodded in agreement.
but.
Seeing that Shen Qingzhu could remain calm and rational even in this situation, and spoke such words with clear thoughts, Ji Mingxue felt a little unwilling in his heart for some reason. He wanted Shen Qingzhu to be like him, and his heart was in turmoil and confusion.
With this secret thought in mind, Ji Mingxue tentatively moved closer to Shen Qingzhu, looked directly and boldly into Shen Qingzhu's smiling eyes, and said softly, "Now, can we start trying?"
He lowered his head, staring intently at Shen Qingzhu's hands wrapped tightly in snow-white gloves, chuckled and bit his lip, "Can you take off your armor temporarily and let me see a corner of your temple?"
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