"There are people who call themselves 'silly'?"
Yu Xiangrong was skeptical.
"Of course, didn't you notice he's even more clueless than you?"
"..."
Seeing Yu Xiangrong's blank stare, Jing Zhe knew something was wrong and quickly changed his words, saying, "He's not as simple-minded as you!"
"..."
"Pah, pah, pah! You're clearly dumber than him..."
"..."
Holy crap, when did your mouth start to slur?
Before he could speak again, Yu Xiangrong said softly, "Young master, please don't say anymore. Xiangrong knows she's being naive, because that's what people say behind her back."
Seeing Yu Xiangrong's calm self-admission, it seemed that she had become accustomed to being rejected over the years, which made Jing Zhe feel a pang of heartache. He took a step forward and, before she could step back, put his hands on her shoulders and stared at her intently.
"Xiangrong, in my eyes you are beautiful and talented. No one can write the story of Dream of the Red Chamber better than you. Moreover, you are pure and kind, and even if you are a little naive, all the women in the world combined cannot match your loveliness!"
My dear owners and sisters, as a temporary measure, you're not cute, you're sexy...
Jing Zhe silently recited a sentence in his heart.
"real?"
Yu Xiangrong's eyes gleamed.
"Of course it's true! So, there's no one in this world you're not good enough for, only people who aren't good enough for you! To be precise, everyone in this world except one person is not good enough for you!"
"Who is that...?"
Yu Xiangrong felt she knew the answer, but she wanted to hear it from him, yet she was also afraid to hear it from his face.
So he was incredibly conflicted, and finally, his voice trembled slightly, and his head was almost tucked into his collar, before he managed to ask that one question.
"Of course...it's me!"
Jing Zhe deliberately drew out the word and said with a smile.
Yu Xiangrong looked at him, not even daring to blink, feeling her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was about to jump out of her chest. Suddenly, she felt incredibly happy.
But he still asked, "Then why... when my father proposed marriage earlier, you didn't say a word? Were you dissatisfied?"
So Jing Zhe looked at her and gently explained, "I didn't answer your uncle earlier because he was drunk. Whatever I said, he wouldn't remember it after he sobered up, so it was better not to say anything. Also, if I were to propose marriage, it wouldn't be someone else asking me to do it; it would be my own idea to propose, understand?"
Yu Xiangrong nodded, then shook her head.
She felt she understood, but she was also afraid to understand.
He just said that only he is good enough for her, but he didn't say whether he would like to marry her!
Now he's saying...it must be him who wants to propose...
One sentence completely threw her into disarray, her heart pounding again, and she dared not meet his gaze.
"What will happen to Xiangrong if I really propose marriage?"
Yu Xiangrong felt like she was about to stop breathing, but she felt like she was holding her breath and said in a muffled voice, "Then I'll have to wait until the young master actually comes to propose marriage before I know what to do!"
"..."
Jing Zhe never expected that the once adorable baby would suddenly become so affectionate; it was just so cute.
However, he did not choose to say anything more, because he knew that Yu Xiangrong was thin-skinned. As long as things were done slowly and steadily, there was no need to worry about the water running out later.
Moreover, as a seasoned man, he knew that going too deep into something didn't necessarily yield good results; sometimes, taking a step back and exploring a little more often was more effective.
So he put the story down and said, "Remember, you can't stay up late anymore! Also, you don't think I'll disobey you just because I'm not in Jingzhou, do you?"
Yu Xiangrong quickly shook her head: "I will listen, it will never happen again."
She's well-behaved and adorable, making her very likable.
But then she added, "If I'm obedient... could you come more often, young master? Even if you don't need to guide Xiangrong in writing stories... writing a few poems would be great! Xiangrong loves watching you write poems!"
Is it pretty?
"nice!"
"I'm not talking about poetry, I'm talking about—me!"
Yu Xiangrong was taken aback for a moment, but then nodded firmly and said boldly, "The poems are beautiful, and the young master is handsome too!"
"Haha, Xiangrong is so honest! I like honest girls like her. After I come back from Jinxi, I will definitely come often, not for any other reason than to see Xiangrong more often!"
"..."
Yu Xiangrong didn't know what to say, she just grinned, her face radiating happiness.
"Alright, Xiangrong, I should go back now. There are still so many things I haven't done before going to Jinxi, I need to hurry up and get them done!"
Jing Zhe arrived at the door, ready to leave.
Hearing that Jing Zhe had many things to do before coming here, does that mean that she is much more important than anything else?
My mood was cheerful all the way, when I heard Jing Zhe say, "Xiang Rong, give me a hug!"
"..."
Seeing Xiangrong's questioning look, Jing Zhe said seriously, "Going to Jinxi will not be easy. There will be all sorts of difficulties and dangers along the way, and we don't know when we will be back. So Xiangrong, give me a hug and give me some luck!"
"But... I already hugged him..."
Thinking of the scene of bumping into Jing Zhe's arms just now, Yu Xiangrong blushed again, but when she heard him mention the danger, her heart jumped and she felt uneasy.
"That's different. That was an accident. I need Rong to come and hug me on her own initiative, to give me luck!"
As he spoke, Jing Zhe opened his arms, seemingly waiting for Yu Xiangrong to come and hug him.
Yu Xiangrong has lived so long, where has she ever experienced anything like this?
She used to be unable to stand standing next to strange men, but since meeting Jing Zhe, she feels she has changed a lot. She's become more talkative, dares to talk to him, and has even touched him several times...
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