As the sun sets and night falls, darkness descends.
On the luxurious and spacious dining table of the manor
At this moment, Ye Jinyu and Lin Qingyi had not yet come out of the laboratory; only Yunmo and Chuwan were sitting opposite each other.
On the first evening, he remained expressionless, focused on eating with his head down, displaying remarkable composure in every gesture.
Yunmo's fair face still had a slight blush, and although he was engrossed in eating, his gaze was actually drifting towards Chuwan.
Whenever his gaze was too obvious, Chu Wan would look up and meet his eyes, but he would shamelessly look away.
After a few visits, Chu Wan seemed to have gotten used to it, and even though his gaze could almost pierce through her, she just kept her head down and focused on eating.
Why isn't she looking at me anymore?
It turns out that it would look up at me every thirty seconds.
It's been three minutes, why haven't you looked up at me even once?
After a brainstorming session, he couldn't help but curse himself as a useless piece of trash.
After hanging out with Lu Zhufeng for a long time, all I've learned is how to talk big.
When it comes to theoretical wit and boasting, he's the ultimate master.
Once you get into practical use, you'll find nothing but scrap metal.
His gaze fell on Chu Wan's plate, which was covered in a vibrant green color, and he couldn't help but frown.
Is Sister Wan trying to lose weight?
But she doesn't look fat at all, is it really necessary?
After gritting his teeth and hesitating for a long time, he finally mustered up his courage, grabbed a new pair of chopsticks, picked up a few slices of beef from the plate in front of him, and reached into Chu Wan's plate with trembling hands.
Because of his short stature and limited arm length, coupled with the large dining table in the manor, he had to stand up, almost touching the table, to hand the chopsticks to the evening plate.
When Chu Wan saw his posture, which seemed somewhat comical to most people, she was clearly taken aback.
But it was this moment of hesitation that made Yunmo, who had acted rashly, realize what was happening and felt a sudden pang in his heart.
Yunmo is actually very good-looking, with delicate features and smooth skin, like a porcelain doll.
But his short, childlike body was a pain he could never shake off.
With a deep voice and a mature soul, he possessed the body of a child, for which he endured countless strange looks.
Whether the observers are intentional or unintentional, for the person being observed, those scrutinizing or questioning gazes are like sharp needles, easily piercing through the self-esteem they have tried so hard to protect.
After countless nights of wiping away tears and licking his wounds alone, he finally learned not to be swayed by the strange looks from others.
It's not that I'm mentally strong enough, it's just that I've gradually become numb to it.
But in Chu Wan's stunned gaze, he saw something different about her, just like with everyone else.
so……
You and the strangers in my life see me the same way, right?
Those thoughts that I'm not seen as a child or an outsider are just my illusions...
An unprecedented pain instantly swept over my already battered and broken heart, which was still trying to mend itself.
The pain, which nearly shattered his soul, made his eyes involuntarily flush with a crimson hue.
His hands were shaking uncontrollably, and his eyes trembled as he tried to reach up and back down, attempting to salvage a shred of his already shattered self-esteem.
I've only heard from the doctor and Lu Zhufeng that beef is low in fat and won't make you fat.
sorry.
I'm sorry to have made you laugh.
When her gaze met his eyes and movements, Chu Wan suddenly came back to her senses.
In an instant, she clearly felt her heart, which had been calm for years, clench violently.
Almost reflexively, she instinctively grabbed Yunmo's wrist, which was trying to pull away.
Then, under his trembling gaze, she suddenly lowered her head and, taking the few slices of beef that he offered her, put them in her mouth.
Her eyes twitched almost imperceptibly. She slowly released his wrist, then lowered her eyes, puffed out her cheeks, and gently chewed the beef stuffed in her mouth.
Yunmo sat back down, his mind blank, his eyes still trembling, staring blankly at Chuwan across from him, whose cheeks were puffed out and whose lips were moving slightly.
Beef is firm and chewy; if you stuff too much in one go, you won't be able to chew it properly...
Where he couldn't see, Chu Wan's eyelashes slightly lowered, concealing the emotions in her eyes.
For a brief moment, she didn't know what was wrong with her; all her movements were conscious.
Although she didn't know what Yunmo was thinking, she could sense his painful emotions, as if a harsh winter had descended and nothing could grow.
She could also sense that this emotion originated from her.
Especially his evasive gaze, overwhelmed by sorrow, yet unable to stop looking at her—
Like a person about to be swallowed by darkness seeing that one last glimmer of light.
Sadness, fear, despair, yet clinging to a sliver of almost extinguished hope, yearning for redemption.
Her heart was in turmoil.
Her cheeks bulged, and she chewed until her temples ached slightly before she finally managed to swallow the beef that filled her mouth.
Silently, she took a sip of warm water before gently raising her head to look at Yunmo, whose gaze was trembling slightly.
His tone was slightly stiff, but lacked the coldness that usually kept people at arm's length; he spoke each word deliberately:
"Feel sorry."
"Thanks."
"It's delicious."
After saying that, he lowered his head again and continued to eat the food on his plate.
The rollercoaster of emotions caused Yunmo's eyes to redden, her throat to tighten, and her lips to tremble. She had a thousand words to say, but couldn't utter a single one.
Just then, Ye Jinyu and Lin Qingyi returned from the laboratory and sat down to eat at the dining table.
Yunmo quickly lowered his head, not wanting others to see his vulnerability.
Seemingly sensing the unusual atmosphere, neither Ye Jinyu nor Lin Qingyi spoke.
The meal passed in silence until Chu Wan got up and walked outside, when Yun Mo's voice suddenly rang out from behind her.
"Sister Wan!"
She paused, hesitated for a moment, then turned around to look at him, her face still expressionless and calm.
Yunmo's gaze toward her was slightly bloodshot and trembling, his eyes shifting several times before finally returning to their clear state.
A smile bloomed on her exquisitely beautiful face, and her voice was clear and melodious.
"good evening."
Her deep, still gaze flickered almost imperceptibly, and Chu Wan calmly replied, "Goodnight."
The next second, as if she had used all her strength, she gently curled the corners of her mouth.
That smile was incredibly stiff and awkward, yet it was like the first rays of dawn, piercing through the long-standing gloom.
Time seemed to stand still, and everything around us seemed to have lost its color.
Only that smile remained, lingering in the air, becoming the most beautiful scene of that moment.
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