As soon as the words were spoken, Nuantang's body was struck as if by lightning, she stood frozen on the spot, and tears rolled down her cheeks uncontrollably.
She wanted to yell at him again, but she couldn't even utter a complete rebuttal.
The words "My Lord" from Yue Lishan kept echoing in her mind, each echo like a sharp knife stabbing deeply into her heart.
“Yes…” Nuantang murmured to herself, her voice broken and desperate, “I am just an ordinary being in this world. How could I have her dazzling beauty, enough to make Brother Qin fall in love at first sight? In terms of cultivation, I am far inferior. So this is why Brother Qin chose her?”
"Why...why did this happen...?"
Nuantang sobbed softly, the grievances, resentment, and despair in her heart had dragged her to the brink of collapse.
Seeing Nuantang like this, Yue Lishan's heart skipped a beat, and she realized that she had gone too far in provoking Nuantang.
He quickly softened his tone:
“Nuantang, you know I didn’t mean to argue with you. I brought you in because I genuinely wanted to do something for you. I know that you spoke up for me before, which caused a rift between you and the adults, and I’ve always felt bad about it.”
Nuantang remained immersed in her grief, her voice trembling with sobs as she weakly murmured:
"Stop pretending with me. You've already taken Brother Qin away, what more do you want?"
Yue Lishan sighed softly and patiently explained:
"I never intended to take your Brother Qin away. I was just saying that in a fit of anger. I won't lie to you anymore. Just now, the reason I acted with the Lord was because he needed the soul of my Merfolk clan to grant me what I did. Otherwise, I wouldn't have dared to act so recklessly. You agree, right?"
“But you are different. You have weight in his heart, but you have never taken the initiative to fight for it or express it.”
She paused, looking at Nuantang with sincere eyes, "You should take the initiative and go to Lord Qin Luo's side. If you keep being passive like this, you will never have a special place in the Lord's heart. You clearly have so many opportunities, but you always miss them because of your timidity."
Upon hearing this, Nuantang's emotions gradually calmed down. Her eyes, which had been filled with despair and heartbreak, regained a glimmer of light, indicating that she believed Yue Lishan's words to some extent.
At this moment, a feeling of annoyance and resentment welled up in her heart, and she couldn't help but secretly complain about the injustice of fate, wondering why she wasn't a mermaid.
If she could also possess the special soul gift of the merfolk, perhaps the person Qin needed back then would have been her, and the opportunity to rightfully accompany him and solve his problems would have fallen to her.
Seeing that Nuantang had calmed down, Yue Lishan put her down and then said in a coaxing tone:
"Nuantang, listen to my advice. Be bold and throw all that so-called reserve to the back of your mind. How can the adults know your true feelings if you're so cautious? Perhaps, if you take the initiative, you can win their favor."
As she spoke, Yue Lishan leaned slightly closer to Nuantang, her voice soft yet alluring:
"Men may say they don't like women who are too proactive, but when you actually take the initiative, they're secretly quite pleased. Think about it, if you take the initiative..."
Hearing Yue Lishan's suggestive words, the innocent Nuantang couldn't help but blush, her eyes filled with both shyness and anticipation as she murmured:
"But...but I'm really afraid that if I don't do well, I'll only annoy Brother Qin."
Yue Lishan smiled faintly, feeling somewhat helpless. She then took Nuantang's hand and patted it to comfort her. Just moments ago, the two were enemies, but now they were discussing things like close friends.
"You always overthink things. No one does things perfectly from the start. Even if there are some minor mistakes, they are a reflection of your sincerity."
After saying that, Yue Lishan gently nudged Nuantang, gesturing for her to walk in the direction of Qin Luo. "Go in now, stand bravely in front of him, and tell him how you feel. Are you afraid I'll harm you? If that's the case, why would I have pulled you in? Why would I have wasted so much breath talking to you here?"
"I sincerely want to make amends for you, and I hope you and your parents can have a good outcome."
Nuantang took a deep breath, but hesitated a little. "I...I'm still a little nervous. Whenever I see him, my mind goes blank and I can't say anything."
"Such a naive and silly girl, do adults like this kind of thing?"
Seeing Nuantang's hesitant expression, Yue Lishan couldn't help but think to herself.
"Don't be afraid. First, silently repeat what you want to say in your mind a few times. When you see him, just treat it as if you are chatting with me and relax."
"Go quickly, otherwise the master will finish his cultivation soon. Don't waste the good opportunity I created for you. I'll wait here for your good news."
After saying that, Yue Lishan gave a slight push, sending Nuantang towards Qin Luo's location.
Nuantang stumbled, but her steps unconsciously led her toward Qin Luo.
At this moment, her heart was pounding like thunder, and every step felt like walking on cotton, soft and powerless yet full of anticipation.
As the distance closed, Qin Luo's figure became clearer. Nuantang gazed at Qin Luo, who had closed his eyes again. His handsome face appeared even more rugged in the hazy light and shadow, and his calm aura deeply attracted her. Memories of their past interactions flooded her mind, and every scene made Nuantang feel incredibly nostalgic.
She stood a few steps away from Qin Luo, her throat churning, but she couldn't utter a single word.
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