After finishing her meal, Bai Yajing quickly took her bowl and chopsticks and went outside.
"I'll go wash the dishes, you guys chat."
She knew exactly what her friend was thinking, and her uncle's attitude had clearly softened recently, especially after what happened today. It was obvious that it had greatly shocked him, so she decided to give the two of them some space to talk things out.
Liu Meiling didn't have time to call her back and watched helplessly as her friend left.
Now that she was alone with Bai Yunshu, she felt inexplicably nervous. This was something she had never experienced before.
Bai Yunshu noticed her discomfort and smiled as he picked up the kettle and poured her fresh water.
"You have a fever, so you need to drink more water."
"Huh? Oh, okay."
Liu Meiling took it somewhat awkwardly, and almost burned herself when she brought it to her lips to drink.
Bai Yunshu quickly took it, then chuckled helplessly, "It's still hot, don't rush."
Liu Meiling's face flushed red instantly.
This was the first time he had spoken to me so gently...
"Oh, okay, I forgot... Thank you."
Bai Yunshu placed the cup on the table and quietly looked at her.
"You...you weren't like this before. You used to be so lively, innocent, and cheerful. Why are you being so polite and distant today?"
I can't quite describe how I feel, just a little regretful. It seems like that bright and outgoing girl from before has suddenly grown up...
Although he is somewhat pessimistic and slow to warm up to marriage and relationships, he is not so foolish as to be unaware of his own changing feelings.
Liu Meiling forcefully approached him time and time again, trying to open his heart. He went through a long emotional journey, from initial rejection and distance to gradual appreciation, being moved, and now being attracted to her.
Liu Meiling forced a smile. What could she say? Could she say that she didn't want him to dislike or even hate her?
She now harbors deep resentment towards those who are persecuting her, and wishes she could kill them!
She couldn't imagine that if she continued to cling to him shamelessly, would one day he also come to hate and resent her?
The thought of that day causing her immense heartache filled her with anguish; she never wanted that day to come!
"People always have to grow up. I used to be really annoying, right?"
I'm sorry, my mind wasn't mature enough, and I mistook admiration for liking, which caused you trouble. I'm truly sorry.
Liu Meiling forced herself to finish her insincere words, silently praying in her heart, "Please don't hate me, please, please don't despise me!"
As Bai Yunshu listened to her explanation, word by word, he felt as if a bucket of cold water had been poured over his head. Admiration? What does it mean to be immature and mistake admiration for liking?
Does she not like me? Is she only treating me differently because I helped her get her bag back?
After much thought, he finally understood. She was only eighteen or nineteen; what did she know about love and romance at that age? Ultimately, he had misunderstood...
He's already in his twenties; it's really irresponsible of him to make a move on an eighteen or nineteen-year-old girl who doesn't understand love or marriage...
At her age, she probably doesn't even know what kind of life she truly wants to live.
He couldn't entice her into marriage when she was immature in every way. He was also afraid she would regret it in the future.
"It's alright, it's good that you understand your own feelings. You should rest well, you're not fully recovered yet, don't think too much. It's not appropriate for me to stay here, I'll go outside first."
Since the girl has no intention of staying, his presence here would only damage her reputation; it would be better for him to leave.
He got up and walked to the door, placed his hand on the doorknob, and couldn't help but feel a little worried. "I'll be right at the door. Call me if you need anything."
This time, after saying that, he didn't linger and went straight out the door.
After he closed the door, Liu Meiling could no longer hold back her tears.
She murmured, "Thank goodness, it's not too late, he doesn't hate me yet..."
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