Chapter 100
◎The whole world knows that you like me (Part 2)◎
At this moment, the blood in Si Lan's body seemed to solidify, and he felt numb from head to toe. All the words and thoughts he had originally thought of turned to ashes in this moment.
After finishing this sentence, Lian Jiu didn't say anything else.
Jiang An happened to be running to the door. "Jiujiu, why did you go to Kunlun Mountain by yourself?"
"There's no me." Lian Jiu said softly, "I'm waiting for you to come back."
The tone of her voice was no different from before, as if she had just said that sentence unintentionally and it was insignificant to her, or perhaps she was just hallucinating.
But the box containing the painting was still in his hand. Si Lan held the edge of the box tightly, his fingertips turning white.
"You should have waited for us to come back." Jiang An took a deep breath. "Jiujiu, you can't go to Kunlun Mountain for the time being."
"Why?"
"Because..." Jiang An was suddenly stuck. She was not good at lying in front of Jiujiu, so she had to ask Si Lan for help. "Si Lan!"
She was so anxious that she was about to get angry. How could he just stand there in a daze regarding such an important matter?
Lian Jiu knew Si Lan's current condition too well: "He won't be well for a while."
Jiang An's eyes were full of confusion: "?"
I was just a little late. What happened that I don’t know about?
"Go find Yuan Qing first," Lian Jiu said. "We'll talk about this later."
Oh yes, I haven’t told Yuan Qing about this yet!
Jiang An gritted his teeth, turned around and ran away.
After she left, the room became quiet again. Lian Jiu closed the door and sat down at the desk.
She no longer paid attention to Si Lan who was still standing there in a daze, but put away the books she had not finished reading. These needed to be sent back to Fuyu Mountain and read when she returned. They probably would not be needed on this trip to Kunlun Mountain.
Time passed minute by minute, and even Si Lan, who had been silent for a long time, seemed to have been cast under a spell and become mute.
Lian Jiu put the book away, stood up and went to find a box to put the book in. When he came to his side, he said naturally: "Stand aside, you are blocking me."
Like a robot receiving an order, Si Lanmu took two steps to the side.
Lian Jiu thought it was funny, but ignored her.
When she found two boxes to pack the books, Si Lan finally reacted.
He put the unopened scroll in his hand back into the box and hummed heavily.
Lian Jiu paused after putting the book down, thinking he had misheard.
He stood up and turned around, only to see Si Lan staring at him, with the same look as when he came in before.
Sometimes Lian Jiu felt that Si Lan was too naive in some aspects, or maybe he really had always lived alone and did not understand what love was in human emotions.
So he naturally thought that he had hidden it well?
Lian Jiu asked, "What did you just say?"
If the "hmm" he said was in response to his previous question, then wasn't the reaction time a bit too long?
This time, Si Lan did not hesitate or repeat himself. He spoke each word with great solemnity, "I like you very much."
Even though Lian Jiu was mentally prepared and knew that he might have really thought it through when he came back, he still couldn't help but be distracted when he really heard these words, and didn't know what to say for a moment.
It seems like a bad idea.
This matter really cannot be described or judged by any plan or premonition, because when you actually face it, you will always be caught off guard and at a loss.
"Um……"
"Feel sorry."
Lian Jiu, who hadn't figured out what to say yet, was stunned by Si Lan's sudden apology. Puzzlement flashed in his eyes: "What?"
Si Lan frowned and said, "It's my fault for letting you ask this question first."
Lian Jiu tilted his head, not quite understanding his train of thought.
"I should have told you my feelings first."
After hearing this, Lian Jiu understood.
He felt that he should be the one to talk about this matter instead of discovering it himself.
Seeing Si Lan being so clumsy, Lian Jiu's nervousness actually eased a little: "Oh, you've grown up."
Si Lan's ears immediately drooped. He felt that this sentence meant that he was not mature enough. He thought that she seemed to dislike him a little.
And it was just as Pixiu said, she knew it from the beginning, so wouldn't she be like a clown who had nowhere to hide in front of her for so many days?
All these things combined made Si Lan's mind clear.
If it were me, if the person who likes me also likes me, I would definitely be happy to accept that person.
But she was so calm, and you couldn't tell whether she was happy or angry, which meant she really didn't like me.
Things have reached the worst point, and Si Lan has no way to retreat.
What's more, this time he found an excuse to give himself a chance, and he didn't want to lose this opportunity before it even started.
Now that she has noticed my slowness once, I won't be able to do it again next time.
"Lianjiu."
"Um?"
Si Lan walked in front of her, maintaining a perfect distance, lowered his eyelashes, and the emotions in his eyes were revealed.
In the past, Lian Jiu always got a glimpse of something at some moment, because he seldom took the initiative to look at her, but she could still detect clues. But now she can see directly into his eyes and feel that those little bits of love that she sensed were actually so real and strong.
Lian Jiu's heart lifted slightly when he heard him say, "I've thought about this for a long time and tried to restrain myself and hide it, but I still can't bear not seeing you."
Si Lan whispered, "So I want to give it a try."
Lian Jiu was so hot that he almost exploded.
Why would someone notify someone before confessing their feelings?
I'm going to pursue you, and I'm telling you this first. Are you mentally prepared?
To be honest, because of her outstanding looks, even though she grew up in an orphanage, she has never lacked suitors.
But after coming to this world, I have been staying in the demon world. Everyone respects me as a leader, so it is better than before.
But she had never encountered a situation like Si Lan.
Either you hold it in from the beginning, or you just issue a notice.
No matter what answer template, it seems that it doesn't work for him.
Should I say: You try it?
Fortunately, Si Lan didn't really ask her to answer this embarrassing question.
"Can you please give me a chance?" Si Lan paused and continued, "Just treat me as an ordinary person."
Originally, Lian Jiu's cheeks felt a little hot when he heard the first sentence, but he was stunned for a moment when he heard the second sentence.
Treat him as an ordinary person?
He is the demon god, respected by all demons and gods in the demon world. Why should he be an ordinary person?
Si Lan's voice was lower, but still clear enough for her to hear: "According to your life plan, if you might fall in love and marry an ordinary person, I want to try and make myself that candidate."
The more he spoke, the lower his ears seemed to envelop him: "Perhaps, I can be compared to an ordinary person."
Lian Jiu just wants to say that you are too modest.
Not only is he better than an ordinary person, even Wei Jingchen does not have the same conditions as Si Lan.
Does he think too lowly of himself?
Lian Jiu frowned and sighed softly: "You..."
Before he could finish his words, there was a bang on the door: "Director, are you in there?"
It was Yuan Qing's voice.
The conversation was interrupted, and it was obviously not a good time to talk about this matter. Lian Jiu knew in his heart that Si Lan couldn't even get past that hurdle.
So she didn't say anything more about it, but turned around and opened the door.
Seeing Si Lan also in the room, and looking not very well, Yuan Qing felt nervous: "Is it serious?"
"What's serious?"
Jiang An looked at Si Lan in shock: "Haven't you told Jiujiu yet?"
He just sat there in a daze for half a day, and then he started analyzing himself. Of course, he didn't say anything else, but Lian Jiu could almost guess: "It's Gu Huai."
Because Si Lan tried to hide many things from the past again and again, the other demon gods didn't know what to say and what not to say, and for a moment they could only look at Si Lan.
Lian Jiu also followed their gaze.
Si Lan remembered the question she asked him when he just came back.
“How would you feel if I didn’t tell you what I was going to do?”
So she knew that she was hiding something, so she gave herself chances again and again.
Si Lan didn't know how many opportunities he had turned down.
Finally, he nodded: "Yeah."
It seems that he has really grown up. Lian Jiu asked the two little ones to come in and sit down: "What do you mean?"
"I've carefully examined the medicine the police showed me, and it's not poisonous." Since Si Lan nodded, Jiang An blurted out everything, "It is indeed medicine."
"What medicine?"
"Spiritual medicine." Jiang An said, "I told Jiujiu that I also taught other demon gods how to make medicine, and sometimes I would make some small medicines for fun."
Lian Jiu frowned: "Those medicines are used for pranks?"
"No, the side effects are much worse." Jiang An's face wrinkled, feeling both annoyed and angry. "These drugs are addictive, wearing down one's willpower and mind, leaving one at the mercy of others. All the ingredients in them are traditional Chinese medicine."
After a pause, Jiang An whispered, "There are still traces of divine power."
The fact that the ingredients are traditional Chinese medicine can be explained, but the fact that they have supernatural powers cannot be explained.
Lian Jiu nodded, not too surprised by the result.
Not all herbs can cure diseases and heal illnesses, especially for those who are proficient in this field, it is easy to do whatever they want.
Lian Jiu said, "Little White Bear has been sick these past two days."
"What?!" Yuan Qing was surprised. "Wasn't it fine before?"
"Yeah." Lian Jiu said softly, "It's just something that happened recently. I just found out about it."
"Is that why you're rushing over?"
"Not entirely." Lian Jiu asked, "Then why were you so excited and worried when you knew I was going to Kunlun Mountain?"
Of course, it is because he can refine medicine to such a superb level. Among the demon gods today, the only one with such strength is the one from Kunlun Mountain.
She treated the director so well in the beginning, but now the director suddenly wants to go to Kunlun Mountain ahead of time. It is easy to imagine why.
"Let's go." Jiang An said with a complicated expression, "I must get to the bottom of this matter, otherwise I won't let her go."
Lian Jiu laughed and said, "If that's the case, then she's targeting me. What good will it do you to go?"
Yuan Qing: "Do you know?"
"I can guess a little." Lian Jiu said truthfully, "She can pretty much grasp everyone's thoughts. For example, she knew Si Lan would have to return to Fuyu Mountain because of the Red Sand Python, and she knew that informing Mu Chun in advance that An'an could help him consolidate the barrier. I also hinted at this when I spoke to her on the phone before. She just wanted me to go alone."
"However, perhaps she didn't expect that the police data in the human world is interconnected, so many things can be checked from one source, including the previous drug incidents. She also didn't expect that the human world would ask us to assist in analyzing those drugs."
Yuan Qing: "So Bai Xiong..."
"Once An An returns to Fuyu Mountain, many things will be discovered," Lian Jiu said. "So she made me discover that the two children were sick. This will definitely make me anxious to go to Kunlun Mountain."
After all, she is the godmother of those two children and there is no way she could just stand by and watch.
And she was smart enough to borrow Bai Xiong's help.
Jiang An bit his lip: "We clearly said last time that you are not the same as Shennong, why is she still..."
Lian Jiu looked at the silent Si Lan and laughed briefly: "Perhaps some things cannot be let go just by wanting to."
Yuan Qing pressed on: "Since you've guessed it, why are you still packing up and going over?"
"Since she wants me to go, then let me go. Otherwise, this matter will never end. And after all, this is just our speculation and has not been confirmed." Lian Jiu said calmly, "What do you think?"
After all, Gu Huai was friends with all the demon gods in the past.
They have been through it together for so many years, and now this matter involves him. Lian Jiu cannot make the decision for them, and many things must be made clear.
I have only been in the demon world for more than half a year, but they are different.
Jiang An whispered, "If she really did that, what difference would it make from the monsters before? It would be like pushing the current monster world into the fire pit. I don't know what she wants to do."
Yuan Qing also said: "Don't worry about this matter. Long Ying and the others also know about it. The demon gods will set out from all realms to Kunlun Mountain."
Hearing this, Lian Jiuxin calmed down a little.
It's not that she doesn't trust everyone, but she doesn't want to be the one who makes things difficult for the demon gods, and she also doesn't want to be indifferent even if someone plots against her.
So she took out her work ID as the chairperson of the Monster People's Congress, slapped it lightly on the table, and said calmly, "Then, for both public and private reasons, I have the qualifications to go, right?"
The two little ones were completely undecided and had to ask Si Lan for help again.
Si Lan had been sitting there, his expression never changing, looking particularly frightening, just like when he first knew that the battle between humans and demons had been triggered.
Facing everyone's gaze, he didn't move, only lifted his eyelids and said calmly: "I only ask private questions, it has always been like this."
Knowing what he had done for the director, Jiang An and Yuan Qing did not dare to say anything.
If the medicine beast really had this plan in mind for the director, it would be strange if Si Lan didn't tear her apart.
Lian Jiu was surprised to hear Si Lan's answer: "So you think I can go too?"
Wasn't he most worried about his contact with Gu Huai? That's why he hurried back.
Si Lan asked back, "If I asked you to just watch, would you be willing?"
"Won't."
"Hmm." As if he already knew her answer, he said slowly, "I won't stop you from making any choice."
Lian Jiu thought about it and it seemed to be true.
Although he had always kept some things from me, he never refused whenever I made a decision.
Even though he was so concerned about taking my blood at first, he didn't say no in the end and just healed my wound.
Si Lan said gently, "I'll take care of everything."
Lian Jiu smiled.
Jiang An always felt that he had missed something, but he didn't know where. He scratched his head and said, "Then I'll go pack my luggage."
It’s not that she looks down on Gu Huai, but let alone so many demon gods, she wouldn’t be able to handle Si Lan alone.
What everyone was worried about was not Gu Huai, but Lian Jiu.
Lian Jiu stopped her from moving: "Don't worry."
"ah?"
Lian Jiu said, "You can't go with us first."
Feeling isolated, Jiang An asked in shock: "Why?!"
"Why do you think she wanted to keep you in Shaoxian Mountain through me and Mu Chun?"
Jiang An was confused: "Huh?"
"Because you're a lucky beast, stupid!" Yuan Qing patted her head. "You can tell at a glance whether all people and monsters have good intentions or bad intentions. So she must know that she's not the same as before, so she doesn't want you to see through it."
Yuan Qing was smart for once, and Lian Jiu clapped his hands twice in encouragement.
Jiang An had never expected this to be the reason. He said with difficulty, "It's only been a few months. Has she become so bad?"
When I was at Fuyu Mountain, I clearly couldn't see anything.
"Maybe she's not bad, but she's different from before." Lian Jiu said slowly, "You're so familiar with her, and she's an auspicious beast, so you'll naturally be able to tell at a glance."
In fact, Lian Jiu also felt that in addition to being worried about being seen through, perhaps Gu Huai also didn't want other demon gods to see this side of him.
Especially Jiang An, who has the best relationship with her.
She was able to give the book recording medicinal herbs to Jiang An, and Jiang An was also able to teach her all his methods of alchemy. They must have had a very good relationship at the beginning.
So out of my own selfish motives, if this matter was really planned by Gu Huai, I also hope that Jiang An will not see this fact with his own eyes.
Lian Jiu: "Besides, if we expose this matter right away, she won't tell the whole truth, just like what happened at Fuyu Mountain."
Si Lan: "You want to go first?"
"Of course I want you to come with me." Lian Jiu winked at him, "You are my bodyguard."
Jiang An was hurt: "Won't she find out if Si Lan goes there?"
It is obvious that Si Lan is more capable than me.
"I think she should have anticipated that Si Lan would appear with me."
"Why?"
Lian Jiu smiled and said, "After all, Si Lan has always been by my side. After the incident at Fuyu Mountain, she knew that Si Lan didn't want me to be alone with her. So even if she tried to get Si Lan to return to Fuyu Mountain, she must have been prepared for Si Lan to appear at the same time as me."
After all, when she talked to her alone at that time, she knew that Si Lan must be listening.
"Fuck." Yuan Qing was amazed. "Now I feel like my brain was born to hold you back."
Why can the head teacher organize everything so logically based on so many clues?
And now I am still singing Makabaka with Jiang An!
As expected, I can’t always hang out with those brats.
"Yuanqing, you and Long Ju and Jing Wei will be a little behind us." Lian Jiu said at last, "Si Lan and I will go first."
Since Si Lan was there to protect him, Yuan Qing would of course be obedient.
If I act rashly, it would be bad if I became a rat in the shit.
Only Jiang An felt aggrieved until he left.
Who would understand that just because I am a lucky beast, I can’t participate in group activities now!
After they all left, Lian Jiu stood up and asked Si Lan, who hadn't moved yet, "Do you need to pack any more?"
Si Lan shook his head silently.
After returning, he hadn’t even been to his own room. All the fallen paintings had been picked up, so what else was there to clean up?
Lian Jiu took out his phone and bought plane tickets for himself and him: "The flight is at 10 pm."
"Um."
Seeing that he was still holding the small box without moving, Lian Jiu asked with interest: "You must have been tired coming back. You have to leave again tonight. Why don't you take a break?"
Si Lan raised his eyes, his ears twitching quietly: "I haven't seen you for many days. I want to stay with you. Is that okay?"
Lian Jiu choked: "So this is what you're like when you're honest?"
Si Lan misunderstood and pursed his lips gently: "I didn't mean to lie to you."
Seeing that he was beginning to hesitate, Lian Jiu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He pulled a chair and sat down, pointing at the painting in his hand: "If you don't open this painting and take a look, you will know what's inside it."
Si Lan nodded: "I know."
Lian Jiu: "Because all the paintings in your box are only of me, right?"
Having his secret exposed once again, Si Lan felt as if he had been seen clearly. He nodded in despair, "You, when did you know that?"
Lian Jiu thought for a moment and said, "If you mean you noticed something special about me, it must have happened a long time ago, back when we were at Fuyu Mountain."
"But if you really wanted to make it clear that you liked me, it was probably back at Nanyu Mountain." Lian Jiu laughed, hinting, "One of your friends."
Lian Jiu still remembers how Lin Qi was so angry at being misunderstood that he dared not say a word.
"Si Lan, you're really easy to guess. Even Gu Huai, who's only been in Fuyu Mountain for a few days, knows it." Lian Jiu pointed at his ear and whispered, "The whole world can tell you like me. As the person involved, I shouldn't be that obtuse. I've been with you day and night. If I couldn't understand your eyes once, how could I not understand them countless times?"
Si Lan recalled how he was complacent at the time and thought he could let it go for a while: "..."
But he still couldn't help it, and raised his ears again: "Then why are you..."
"Why didn't I say it?" Lian Jiu understood what he meant and pondered for a moment, "Because there were still some things I hadn't figured out at that time."
Then? So it's clear now?
While Si Lan was confused, he clearly felt for the first time that she did not seem to be opposed to the fact that she knew he liked her.
Perhaps he had been slow to react for too long, and finally something clicked. He blinked, as if he had received divine favor. Even though he had thought a thousand times about taking it slow, he couldn't help but grasp the courage reward he received for his audacity: "Lian Jiu, I can give it a try, right?"
Lian Jiu was silent for a few seconds, then suddenly smiled and said, "Since you don't want to rest, then show me the paintings you drew."
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