"It's...it's okay. You're already so badly injured, this is nothing."
Dongfang Jinyao answered, her mind focused solely on getting Qin Luo to a safe place to rest as soon as possible, completely unaware of the hand on her waist.
Seeing her completely unaware of the hand on her waist, Qin Luo began to ponder.
During this short time together, he had already gained some understanding of Dongfang Jinyao's personality.
She clearly comes from a powerful and influential family with a deep-rooted history. Growing up in such an environment, she must have been surrounded by talented individuals and had countless suitors.
Over time, she had witnessed too many elaborate attempts to please and express love. In her eyes, those common pursuit methods were nothing more than monotonous routines.
For a woman like Dongfang Jinyao, it's almost impossible to win her heart in a short period of time.
If you want to truly understand her and dispel her deep-seated wariness, those roundabout and indirect methods will obviously not work.
Hitting a straight shot is the most effective approach!
Thinking of this, Qin Luo's large hand, which was wrapped around her waist, involuntarily squeezed it suddenly. Her waist was so slender and supple that it trembled slightly under his palm.
The sudden action startled Dongfang Jinyao, as if struck by lightning, and her hand, which had been instinctively supporting Qin Luo, froze instantly.
She suddenly turned her head, her beautiful eyes wide open, staring at Qin Luo in shock.
"What are you doing?!"
Dongfang Jinyao was both surprised and angry, and her voice unconsciously rose, carrying a hint of undisguised coquettishness.
Her pretty face flushed bright red, like a blooming peach blossom, delicate and alluring. The blush spread from her cheeks all the way to her ears, and even her neck was tinged with a light pink.
Qin Luo was prepared for this, staring into Dongfang Jinyao's eyes with deep affection.
"Miss Dongfang, don't you understand my feelings?"
Upon hearing Qin Luo's renewed confession, Dongfang Jinyao's eyes widened, and she felt as if she had been struck by lightning, her mind going completely blank.
She never expected that he would suddenly say such a thing at this moment.
"You... what nonsense are you talking about? Now is not the time to talk about these things!"
Dongfang Jinyao's voice was somewhat flustered. She subconsciously wanted to let go of Qin Luo's hand, but then she remembered that he was seriously injured. Hesitating, she could only support him with trembling hands.
Qin Luo clearly wasn't going to let this golden opportunity slip by. Leaning forward, ignoring his injuries, he continued:
"Miss Dongfang, I know it might be inappropriate to say these things now, but I..."
Unfortunately, he was interrupted again before he could finish speaking.
"Let's not talk about that now, okay? The most important thing is to find a safe place for you to recover. We can talk about everything else later."
Looking at Dongfang Jinyao's charmingly bowed head, Qin Luo was delighted. Realizing she hadn't completely rejected him, he nodded.
"Okay, I'll listen to you. I just want you to know how I feel. No matter what the future holds, I'll always be waiting for your response."
Dongfang Jinyao did not respond, but silently supported Qin Luo as they continued to walk forward. However, her head drooped lower and lower, making it impossible to see her expression.
But her flushed ears and rapidly beating heart betrayed her inner turmoil. More importantly, the large hand clinging to her waist showed no intention of pushing it away, as if it had inadvertently acquiesced to this subtle intimacy.
Just as Qin Luo was enjoying the soft touch in his hands and smelling the faint fragrance of the wind chimes, the two of them arrived at a large rock not far away.
Dongfang Jinyao helped Qin Luo lean against a rock and suddenly said:
"You're so skilled, do you often treat women this way in a flirtatious manner?"
As she finished speaking, her beautiful eyes locked onto Qin Luo, a renewed sense of wariness returning to them. The blush that had initially risen due to shyness still lingered on her cheeks, but it was gradually concealed by a leisurely chill.
Hearing this question again, Qin Luo knew that this was a crucial point in their relationship. If he didn't answer well, it would be difficult to correct her impression of him, and it would be extremely difficult to get rid of her guard and get closer to her.
Nianzhi, Qin Luo looked sincerely at Dongfang Jinyao, and slowly spoke:
“Miss Dongfang, if I said I’ve never done this to any other woman, you might not believe me. But I want you to know that although there are many women in this world, at this moment, you are the only one in my eyes.”
He paused here, sighed, and his eyes were full of deep emotion:
Before I met you, I never imagined I would be so moved. Your every smile and gesture made me fall deeply in love.
"My actions just now were indeed a bit abrupt. But it wasn't frivolous; it was the most genuine expression of my innermost feelings in the face of life and death. When I was surrounded by those swarms of Hidden Stone Leeches, I had no regrets whatsoever. I only regretted not being able to see your face again at the last moment."
"But when you came to my side and helped me up, that feeling made me lose control for a moment and do such a presumptuous thing."
After speaking, Qin Luo gazed into Dongfang Jinyao's eyes and spoke again:
“Miss Dongfang, I know that trust cannot be built overnight, and I do not expect you to completely believe me immediately. But I beg you, give me a chance to prove my feelings for you with my actions. It is not a momentary impulse, nor is it just a performance.”
"Please give me a chance, Jinyao?"
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Luo stood up, ignoring his injuries, and opened his arms to embrace the woman in front of him.
Unexpectedly, Dongfang Jinyao took a step back as if startled, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes. Then, she spoke with feigned strength, her tone revealing undisguised defensiveness:
"You! Don't push your luck like that. I'm not the kind of woman you can easily fool."
However, after she finished speaking, the blush on her cheeks became even more intense. This time, even she herself couldn't tell whether it was from embarrassment and anger or from a trace of unspeakable panic in her heart.
She then turned her face to the side, her long eyelashes trembling slightly, trying to avoid Qin Luo's burning gaze.
"Although your words sound sincere," Dongfang Jinyao took a deep breath, trying to make her voice sound calm, but the slight tremor at the end betrayed her inner turmoil:
"But we've only known each other for less than half a day. How can I possibly see through your true feelings in such a short time?"
"How can you so easily give yourself away based on just a few words from you?"
These words carried Dongfang Jinyao's inner confusion, as if she were questioning Qin Luo, or perhaps questioning herself.
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