She felt a warmth in her heart and replied, "Alright then, since Brother Lin has put it this way, wouldn't it be too heartless of me to refuse?"
"Then let's go, my lady."
"Um!"
Keep up with Lorraine's pace.
soon.
The two walked down the mountain path. The sun was about to set completely, and the sky was gradually darkening.
The mountain path was quite dark, so Lorraine took out a flashlight to illuminate their way.
Hanahiro Haruka strolled through the area, appearing to be in a very good mood.
"The mountain forest looks completely different at night compared to during the day."
Are you scared?
"In a dark environment, I think I would definitely be scared under normal circumstances. After all, it would be very frightening if some terrible animal suddenly appeared out of nowhere."
"So, you're not afraid now?"
"Right now, I'm definitely not afraid."
"Oh? Why?"
"Hehe, because Brother Lin is by my side."
Hua Lingyao moved a little closer to Luo Lin, turned her head to face him, and smiled reassuringly.
Lorraine replied.
“Fool, you should always be vigilant, not let your guard down just because someone is around.”
"If there's really danger, Brother Lin will protect me, won't he?"
"So I've become your bodyguard."
"Brother Lin specially escorted me home, wasn't that because he cared about my safety?"
"Being a bodyguard isn't out of the question, but... it'll cost extra."
"Haha, Brother Lin is so humorous."
No, I'm serious.
"But I have no money..."
"Then let's pay with something else."
"Other things?"
Hua Lingyao thought about it for a moment with some curiosity.
But he couldn't think of anything to replace money for the time being, so he laughed and said, "I don't have anything particularly valuable on me anyway. Because of the fight just now, even my clothes were torn. I'm wearing the clothes you gave me, Brother Lin. So, hehe, as for the reward, Brother Lin, you can decide for yourself."
"You want me to figure it out myself? Are you serious?"
"Of course, if Brother Lin thinks I have anything I can use to pay for it, then please feel free to take it. I don't mind at all."
"Anything is fine?"
"Um."
Seeing the other person's unguarded smile, Lorraine smiled and waved her hand.
"Never mind, never mind."
"What? How can we just let it go like this? Brother Lin, please don't be so polite."
"It's all up to you."
"No, please let me pay you!"
"Then what will you use to pay?"
"Anything is fine!"
"Forehead--"
"Alright, don't be shy. Just tell me what you want from me!"
In conclusion.
Hua Lingyao even opened her arms wide, showing herself off confidently and proudly.
Lorraine didn't want to say anything bad to such an innocent girl.
After thinking for a moment, I replied.
"Alright, I've already received the payment, so we're even."
"Huh? I haven't done anything yet, and I've already been paid? What's going on?"
"I have indeed received the payment."
"That's a lie."
"I'm not lying to you."
"Then please explain properly, Brother Lin, what kind of payment did I make to you?"
"I don't want to talk about it."
"Hey! You can't not tell me, hurry up and tell me, otherwise I'll worry about it and won't be able to sleep tonight."
Facing the ever-approaching and closing in Hanabishi Haruka.
Lorraine smiled casually and said it offhand.
"I'm already very happy to have such a lovely girl accompany me on a walk, so any compensation is more than enough."
"Eh..."
The completely unexpected answer instantly silenced Hanabi Haruka.
Lorraine was wondering why it had suddenly become quiet around her.
Curious, I turned my head to take a look.
Only then did they realize... Hua Lingyao had her head down, her face already flushed red with embarrassment, and wisps of steam rising from her head.
It wasn't until quite a while later that...
Her voice finally broke into a soft whisper as she answered.
"That's so cunning! Using something like this as a reward is so unfair! Brother Lin, you're not playing a trick on me, are you?"
"No, I was telling the truth."
"Eh, really... really the truth???"
"Yes, why would I lie to you?"
Lorraine was just chatting and joking around with her.
Little did they know.
For Hanabishi Haruka, however, it was a completely different feeling.
She tried to suppress the rapid beating of her heart.
She now strongly doubts whether Brother Lin really fell in love with her at first sight. Could it be that... that was why he fought so hard to protect her back then?
The real reason for protecting her was not because of justice, but because...
like? ? ?
——
As Hua Lingyao gradually realized this, her mind became completely chaotic, and she had no idea what to do.
Waaah...
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