Mu Liuyun's nonchalant and indifferent expression was like a bucket of ice water, splashed hard on Liu Leyao's already uneasy heart, causing her to be in complete chaos and panic.
Even if you brought Ah Q himself here, his unique method of spiritual victory would probably be completely useless in the face of Mu Liuyun's attitude.
Liu Leyao's face flushed red, her hands unconsciously gripping the hem of her clothes tightly, her breathing becoming rapid, and she shouted almost incoherently, "No...it's not like that, it really isn't like that, Mu Liuyun, actually...actually I've always liked you!"
This sudden confession was like a bolt from the blue, startling Mu Liuyun so much that her eyes widened in disbelief. She pointed first at Liu Leyao, then at herself, and stammered, "You said you like me?"
Upon hearing Mu Liuyun's question, Liu Leyao nodded hastily, as if a drowning person had finally grasped a lifeline, and replied, "Yes, yes, that's right! I... I'm just a little arrogant, but I really like you!"
As she spoke, Liu Leyao bit her lower lip tightly, as if she had made a great decision before saying those words.
However, her so-called determination sounded so ridiculous to Mu Liuyun that Mu Liuyun couldn't help but throw her head back and laugh loudly, the sound echoing in the air.
Even Wang Shirong, standing behind Mu Liuyun, looked helpless. He raised his hand, slapped his forehead hard, and sighed inwardly, "Humorous."
After laughing, Mu Liuyun gradually suppressed her smile, her gaze sharp as she stared directly at Liu Leyao, and said, word by word, "According to you, because you like me, you feel at ease treating me as a substitute for someone else; because you like me, you can shamelessly humiliate me in front of others; or because you like me, you frequently resort to physical violence and verbal abuse against me? Is this what you call 'liking'?"
Mu Liuyun has truly had her eyes opened today!
Speaking of being beaten up, Shen Lanxin had also hit him before, and compared to Liu Leyao, she was much more ruthless.
However, it is obvious that Shen Lanxin's XP system is different from ordinary people. Although Mu Liuyun can only say that she knows a little about it, she still respects it.
But what about Liu Leyao? She clearly has no connection to that particular circle; she's just aimlessly and relentlessly humiliating Mu Liuyun. Now she's actually claiming to like him—isn't that just making a fool of herself?
Just then, after hearing Mu Liuyun's sharp words, Liu Leyao's originally pretty face instantly turned deathly pale, devoid of any color.
Her lips trembled slightly as she hurriedly explained, "That's not it. I've always liked you, but... I just realized my feelings a little late."
Then, as if afraid that Mu Liuyun wouldn't believe her, she quickly added, "When I proposed to terminate the contract, I just wanted to test you and see when you would come back to me. But I didn't expect that you would never return, and since then, your image has been constantly on my mind."
As proud and arrogant as ever, Liu Leyao was perfectly aware that if she continued to maintain her haughty demeanor and couldn't let go of her pride, she would become a complete stranger to the man before her, with no possibility of anything ever happening again.
Therefore, she poured out her heart and soul, revealing all her feelings for Mu Liuyun without reservation.
Liu Leyao's words struck Mu Liuyun like a thunderbolt, leaving her speechless and at a loss for words.
He parted his lips slightly, squeezing out only one word through his teeth: "6".
However, Liu Leyao did not delve into the meaning behind this simple number.
At this moment, she gazed at Mu Liuyun with tender affection, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the person in front of her. Her eyes were filled with cautiousness and eager expectation, completely unlike the independent and radiant Liu Leyao on stage in the past.
Seeing Liu Leyao's expression, Mu Liuyun couldn't help but sigh softly, and then said slowly in a very serious tone, "To be honest, I really can't feel your affection for me. And, I'm sorry, I don't have those special feelings for you. Now, I already have my beloved girlfriend (2.5 times), so I sincerely hope that even if we can't part amicably, we can at least part amicably."
Upon hearing these words, Liu Leyao trembled, tears instantly blurring her vision. It's important to understand that a full three months have passed since her contract with Mu Liuyun ended.
Heaven knows how Liu Leyao managed to get through those long three months.
On the surface, she seemed to be living an ordinary, uneventful life. But in reality, apart from suddenly collapsing in the hospital yesterday, she hadn't had a good night's sleep since.
Every time she practiced singing, her gaze would involuntarily drift to the tightly closed door, her eyes filled with anticipation and longing, as if Mu Liuyun would walk in from there at any moment.
However, each time, that familiar figure never appeared outside the door, and her heart sank little by little.
This disappointment surged into her heart like a tide, leaving her feeling utterly lost.
Only three months have passed, and there are still so many days ahead. Is her life going to continue like this forever? How many more long and heartbreaking three-month periods like this will she have to endure?
Thinking of this, Liu Leyao couldn't help but feel a deep sadness; she simply couldn't accept this reality.
So she closed her eyes tightly, took a deep breath, as if trying to suppress all the pain in her heart.
Immediately afterwards, she opened her eyes wide and reached out without hesitation to grab Mu Liuyun's shoulder.
"Woo grass?"
Mu Liuyun was completely taken aback by Liu Leyao's actions and was so frightened that she trembled and almost screamed.
He instinctively wanted to break free from Liu Leyao's grasp, but before he could do anything, he saw Liu Leyao pout and quickly bring her head close to him.
"Are you crazy?!"
Mu Liuyun shouted loudly while trying to push Liu Leyao away with both hands. Unfortunately, his thin arms were no match for the stubborn freak in front of him.
As Liu Leyao drew closer, Mu Liuyun's heart pounded faster, and images of Chu Yaqin, Mu Xiaoxi, and a pink whip flashed through her mind.
Mu Liuyun gritted her teeth and used all her strength to resist, pressing down hard on Liu Leyao's arm, trying to break free from Liu Leyao's restraint.
Having gone two whole days without food, Liu Leyao was extremely weak. Already at her limit, she was actually managed to break free from Mu Liuyun's desperate struggle.
She staggered back several steps, finally losing her balance and falling heavily to the ground. Her eyes widened, her face filled with disbelief, as she stared straight at Mu Liuyun.
I am such a stunningly beautiful woman, and I have taken the initiative to throw myself into your arms. How can you be so heartless as to push me away like this?
Do you hate me that much?
However, when she saw the undisguised look of disgust on Mu Liuyun's face, all her doubts were instantly resolved.
Obviously, the answer is yes, he really hates himself.
In an instant, the disbelief in Liu Leyao's eyes vanished completely, replaced by endless sadness, grief, and deep despair.
Her heart seemed to shatter into countless pieces at that moment, each piece piercing her fragile soul, as if her life were as fragile as a candle flickering in the wind.
Seeing this, Wang Shirong quickly stepped forward, carefully helped Liu Leyao up, and nodded apologetically to Mu Liuyun, saying, "I'm so sorry, Xiaoyun, I'll take her away right away."
But Liu Leyao clung tightly to Wang Shirong's arm, crying out repeatedly, "No, no~ Mu Liuyun, don't leave me!"
But Mu Liuyun ignored her pleas and, as if she had seen a terrifying ghost, turned and fled back into the courtyard without looking back.
Watching Mu Liuyun's heartless departure, Liu Leyao could no longer suppress the overwhelming sorrow in her heart. Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, and her cries echoed throughout the path for a long time.
After a long, long time, realizing that Mu Liuyun was truly so heartless, Liu Leyao's heart turned completely cold. Her crying gradually subsided, but her tears continued to flow like pearls from a broken string.
"Sigh, don't cry."
Seeing Wang Shirong comforting her and helping her up, Liu Leyao couldn't help but feel touched. She sniffled and said, "Shirong, you're the best to me."
"No, I'm afraid you'll do something irrational to Mu Liuyun again."
As he spoke, Wang Shirong seemed a little angry: "He already said he doesn't like you, but you still insist on doing it. How can you be so selfish? Bah!"
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