In the distance, two figures gradually came into clearer view of Qin Luo.
A streak of red light, like a firefly, flew by, and in an instant, Dongfang Jinyao's graceful figure arrived beside Qin Luo.
She gripped Qin Luo's hand tightly, not daring to let go. Her eyes were full of worry and concern, her gaze carrying the warmth of a young girl's sunshine, yet tinged with a hint of anxiety. She asked urgently, "Did Aunt Shu do anything to you?"
Judging from her appearance, she was clearly very anxious on her way here, her heart constantly in her throat, afraid that Qin Luo would suffer the slightest injustice.
At this moment, Aunt Hua, who had also rushed over, came to Aunt Shu's side. Looking at Qin Luo and Dongfang Jinyao, she smiled wryly and said:
“If you had come any later, Xiaoyao would have attacked me. She was extremely anxious the whole way, wishing she could fly to her lover’s side immediately. It took me a lot of effort to stop her. Now that you’ve accepted him, this kid must be somewhat reliable.”
A hint of helplessness flashed in Aunt Shu's eyes, but it was also tinged with affection. "This girl is still so impatient. But it's good, now that things have been settled, they should understand how to proceed from here."
Seeing Dongfang Jinyao's nervous expression, Qin Luo patted her hand and reassured her, "Don't worry, she didn't make things difficult for me."
Upon hearing this, a hint of surprise flashed in Dongfang Jinyao's eyes. "Really? So she agreed to our relationship?"
A hint of shame flashed almost imperceptibly in Qin Luo's eyes, as if he were carrying an unspeakable secret.
Immediately, he forced a slightly strained smile, trying to make his tone sound as relaxed as possible:
"Of course, but we may have to separate for a while."
The moment the words left her lips, the anticipation that had just appeared on Dongfang Jinyao's face froze instantly.
"Separate? Why? Did Aunt Shu say something to you? Why do you want to separate? Did she make things difficult for you?"
At this point, Dongfang Jinyao suddenly turned around. Her eyes were red and glistening with tears. Her gaze was filled with undisguised grievance and a hint of long-suppressed anger.
She stared straight at Aunt Shu, her gaze questioning.
"Aunt Shu, Qin Luo and I are truly in love. Why do you insist on separating us? Do you really think we are so mismatched?"
“He is so good, so good that Xiaoyao feels the whole world cannot compare to him. Can you really bear to see Xiaoyao spend every day in longing and pain?” Dongfang Jinyao’s voice gradually lowered, and finally became pleading, “Aunt Shu, please, don’t let us be separated.”
Seeing Dongfang Jinyao's somewhat reckless words, Aunt Shu and Aunt Hua felt helpless.
In their eyes, Dongfang Jinyao was usually lively and cute, like a carefree little elf, always with a bright smile.
But now, this once innocent girl's face, which was always beaming with smiles, is filled with anxiety and sorrow. Her furrowed brows and dim eyes reveal her longing and reluctance to part with her lover.
Hearing Dongfang Jinyao's pitiful pleas, Qin Luo's shame intensified, making it hard for him to breathe.
After a brief pause, he slowly spoke: "Jin Yao, this has nothing to do with the two seniors. I took the initiative to bring it up with Aunt Shu."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jinyao's body trembled violently, and she quickly looked up at Qin Luo. Her eyes were full of confusion, and the question that was about to come out of her mouth stopped abruptly when she saw the reluctance and helplessness in Qin Luo's eyes.
This moment made her realize something; this helpless choice was also Qin Luo's compromise, a compromise for her sake.
Having spent these past few days with him, she knew Qin Luo's pride—a pride and stubbornness etched into his very bones. If it weren't for her, how could he have made such a request to Aunt Shu, and made such a helpless compromise?
In an instant, she could no longer hold back her tears, which rolled down her cheeks one after another. Her shoulders trembled, and she felt completely drained of strength.
Immediately afterwards, she cupped Qin Luo's face in her trembling hands, her eyes filled with endless pleading and longing, and pitifully said:
"Please come back with me. I really don't want to be separated from you. Or you can take me with you. Nothing in this world can compare to you. As long as I can be with you, I'm willing to give up everything."
Looking at Dongfang Jinyao's tear-streaked face, Qin Luo felt a pang of pain in his heart. He gently took Dongfang Jinyao's hand, removed it from his face, and then held it tightly in his own.
"Jin Yao, how I wish I could stay by your side forever." Qin Luo's voice was a little hoarse, filled with longing and reluctance, "But I can't be so selfish."
"From the moment I first saw you, I keenly sensed that you were no ordinary person. Our love, with such a disparity in social status, would likely face many twists and turns. I had anticipated this moment. I knew it would be difficult to endure, and I would miss you terribly."
"Don't worry, when I appear before you again, no one will be able to separate us, and no one will be able to stop my determination to stay by your side."
"I don't want to... Waaah~ Why do you always make decisions for me without my consent?" Dongfang Jinyao sobbed, her heart overflowing with grievances and reluctance.
She suddenly threw herself into Qin Luo's arms, then stood on tiptoe and bit Qin Luo's neck, bursting into tears.
With this bite, she used all her strength to convey her pain, helplessness, and fear of separation to Qin Luo.
But after biting down, she felt a pang of heartache. She loosened her teeth, her lips trembling as she pressed them against the spot she had just bitten, tears streaming down her face, soaking Qin Luo's collar.
"How could you... how could you make such a decision without even asking my opinion? I don't care about the difference in our social status, I just want you, as long as I can be with you every day, even if it's only for a minute or a second, I'll be content."
Dongfang Jinyao's voice was filled with sobs, and every word seemed to be squeezed out from the bottom of her heart.
Qin Luo had nothing to say and could only remain silent.
At that moment, Dongfang Jinyao realized his determination and could no longer control her emotions, bursting into tears.
After a long while, Dongfang Jinyao's heart-wrenching cries gradually subsided, but she still clung tightly to Qin Luo's arms, unwilling to let go.
"You're always bullying me. You knew I wouldn't be cruel to you, but how could you be so heartless to me..."
The voice was unusually hoarse from excessive grief and weeping, like sandpaper being rubbed.
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