Looking at Yi Ting's appearance, Qin Luo felt a pang of pity and tenderness in his heart.
But the hand that was on Yi Ting's cheek fell away as a result. Qin Luo reached out again, wanting to stroke Yi Ting's face, but he had some difficulty because of his physical weakness.
Seeing this, Yi Ting quickly pressed her face close to Qin Luo's hand so that he could easily touch her.
Looking at Qin Luo's face full of pity and care, Yi Ting felt sweetness and happiness in her heart, and she looked forward to tomorrow.
But thinking about the confession tomorrow, Yi Ting looked at Qin Luo and felt a pang of reluctance. Given Xia Zihan's pride, she would never share her master with anyone, no matter what; she would likely have to go through a lot of trouble then.
Moreover, even if Xia Zihan agrees on the surface for Qin Luo's sake, who can guarantee that she won't target him in secret? Does he have to rely on his master to protect him every time?
This made Yiting waver. Perhaps what the woman said wasn't entirely unreasonable; love without the strength to protect it is ultimately fragile.
What she wanted was not her master's protection, but to stand up to Xia Zihan fairly and squarely, and strength was the only thing she could rely on.
Most importantly, she realized her place in Qin Luo's heart from his words today, and that this feeling would not fade with time, which was enough for her.
Thinking of this, Yiting clenched her fists, her eyes filled with determination. But when she looked at Qin Luo, that determination turned into reluctance.
Yi Ting suddenly stood up, looking at him intently, her thoughts seemingly drifting back to the time when they first met.
"Master, do you still remember what you told me when we first met: 'Though the python is small, it has the ambition to devour the dragon'?"
Qin Luo was taken aback, wondering why Yi Ting would suddenly say such a thing.
“Master, although the python is small, it dares to challenge the dragon. Ting’er also wants to become that kind of python, so that when facing Xia Zihan, she will no longer be the weakling who can only hide behind her master and be easily threatened by her.”
"So, Master, please forgive Ting'er..."
Hearing her reluctant tone, Qin Luo seemed to sense something and quickly asked:
"Ting'er, what do you mean by this?"
Seeing Qin Luo's worried expression, Yi Ting felt a pang of pain in her heart, but she knew she had to do it. She gritted her teeth and slowly said:
“Master, Ting’er wants to go to a place where she can quickly become stronger. Ting’er knows that only by becoming strong can she truly stay by Master’s side and face all difficulties together with Master.”
Before Qin Luo could ask again, Yi Ting, as if afraid that Qin Luo's dissuasion would shake her hard-won determination, quickly extended her slender fingers and gently sealed Qin Luo's lips with hers.
"Master, Ting'er's mind is made up. Please forgive Ting'er's little bit of willfulness..."
Yi Ting pressed her finger to Qin Luo's lips, looked at him tenderly, and said in a soft voice:
"Master once taught Ting'er that even though the python is small, it has the ambition to devour dragons."
“At the time, Ting’er didn’t know how to answer, but now Ting’er is telling her master the answer.”
At this moment, Yiting's voice became tender and affectionate, and her eyes sparkled with a burning light, as if she had gathered all her determination and courage together.
Then she parted her fragrant lips slightly and said:
"The python swallows the dragon!"
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