Chapter 159 Rua the Tsundere Big Cat (16)
The clothes that were taken out were put away one by one. Leta didn't feel tired and just carried Li Ziyan on her back. She usually showed impatience, but she showed all her indulgence to Li Ziyan.
Before they were together, Li Ziyan cooked for Leta, and Leta just thought that the little guy was quite pleasing. But after they were together, in addition to the sweetness in her heart, there was also a vague sense of heartache.
The little orc's slender body was facing away from him, his apron outlining his slender waist, making people want to reach out and pull him into their arms.
Having a slim figure is naturally a good thing, after all, it can make people more pleasing, but Leta felt that she was too thin, and it was distressing to look at her. She walked forward step by step, and came behind Li Ziyan, and put her big hand on Li Ziyan's shoulder. The body temperature of the little orc that penetrated through a thin layer of cloth into her palm made Leta's heart move slightly, and she was filled with an unprecedented satisfaction.
He was born a child of destiny, with a good family background, excellent parents and growing environment. In addition, his 3S-level physique and abilities made him always the best among his peers, and he also possessed achievements and everything that others could not envy.
It seemed as if he was born without any desire for these things, nor did he seem to have any wishes or desires, but only now did he realize how empty and regretful he had been in the past twenty years.
In just a few short months, Li Ziyan had brought him something that was difficult for him to obtain and a satisfaction that he had never enjoyed before.
"Brother Leta, please wait a moment, it will be ready in a while."
"...Yeah." Leta actually wanted Li Ziyan to take a break, but he didn't know how to start. He had always been eccentric and had never actively expressed his kindness to others, let alone to someone like him... whom he liked.
He had always harbored a certain pride, which made him awkward and difficult to express his true feelings. This was especially true when facing the people who mattered to him, where he would let his shyness and arrogance run wild, always saying things that didn't fit his heart. In the past, he would have certainly not let himself get so hung up, but ever since the last time he caused Li Ziyan to misunderstand him and nearly lost him, Leta realized that love and affection needed to be expressed in words.
"Don't cook tomorrow."
"What's wrong? Is my cooking not tasty? Then let's go out to eat tomorrow, okay, Brother Leta?" Li Ziyan turned around, held Leta's arms with both hands, and his little tail wrapped around Leta's arm deliberately. How could anyone stand such a coquettish look?
Leta's eyes darkened, and she held Li Ziyan's wrist and rubbed it gently on the pulse point. Her fingers with thin calluses made Li Ziyan's skin sting a little, but more of it was numb.
"Cooking is too troublesome. I'm afraid you'll be tired... I'll learn to cook it in the future." When Leta said this, he didn't dare to look directly into Li Ziyan's eyes. He turned his head to the side, but felt the warmth and dampness in Li Ziyan's hand, which expressed his nervousness.
Li Ziyan was stunned for a moment when he heard this, then he burst into a smile, his two ears moved, and his naughty tail kept teasing Leta's arm.
"Brother Leta, do you like me very much?" It was the first time that Li Ziyan spoke in such a cute tone, which gave him goosebumps, but the effect was unexpectedly good, sweet and coquettish, making Leta blush, but he had to control his expression.
"Cook well and don't mess around."
Even so, Leta didn't let go of Li Ziyan's hand, but stayed quietly beside him. The two of them didn't say much, but just a small gesture was enough to fill this small space with the sweetness of love.
Leta was serious about his relationship, and he wasn't that sentimental. He was just a bit of a tsundere, but that didn't mean he wasn't willing to admit his feelings. So, he didn't intend to hide his relationship with Li Ziyan, even though it was completely different from what he had said before about wanting to break off the engagement.
The first person who could tell that he was in love was a member of their student union, someone Li Ziyan knew, the semi-orc senior, Phil, whom he met that day.
It wasn't that Phil was trying to pry, but Leta really looked very different from before. In the past, after finishing all his classes and homework, Leta would stay in the office, either working on paperwork or going to the training room to hone his skills. He had never been addicted to the internet. But after returning from this vacation, he could clearly see that Leta was checking his phone more often, almost constantly, sometimes every five minutes. If he didn't see the message he wanted to see, he would frown and look up, pretending to be indifferent, but he didn't realize that his expression gave everything away.
Another point is that after receiving the message, even though Leta tried to suppress her expression, one could still see the sweetness and love in her eyes and the corners of her mouth. This kind of expression can only be possessed by people in love.
After all, she was his dream girl, so Phil always wanted to know if he still had a chance. And he wasn't the only one who wanted to know this. Many sub-beastmen had been urging him to ask, and finally he got the chance.
"President Leta,"
"Um, what's up?"
Leta had just replied to Li Ziyan's message, and the gentleness on her face had not yet completely disappeared, which made Phil blush and his heart beat fast.
"Um, Senior Leta, I don't mean to offend your privacy, but I want to ask you, are you still single?"
This kind of question is actually quite embarrassing. Even though the Orc Kingdom is a race that is relatively open about such matters, it does not mean that it is not embarrassing for Phil, a single sub-orc, to ask orcs about such matters.
I originally thought that I would be scolded by Leta, but I didn't expect that she would admit it just like that. Her expression was normal, but there was a hint of joy between her brows.
"Yes, I already have a lover."
The word "lover" made Phil feel both heartbroken and moved. He was silent for a moment, silently piecing his broken heart together, and forced himself to continue asking, "You are in a relationship, then why haven't you made it official? We thought you were still single."
"Official announcement?"
"Yes, what I mean is to announce your romantic partner on WeChat Moments, forums or your own account. This way, you can give the other person a sense of security." It's not that Phil is willing to say this, but he also knows his limits. The two of them have known each other for such a long time but haven't been together. He knows that Leta doesn't like his type at all. Instead of being jealous and complaining here, it's better to be generous and show some grace.
He hadn't realized he'd hit the nail on the head. As a straight man in his first relationship, Leta knew nothing about this. Phil's words had only reminded him that he hadn't officially announced anything, and neither had Li Ziyan. More importantly, Li Ziyan had never mentioned it to him.
"What does it mean if the other party doesn't ask for an official announcement?"
"Well... maybe he cares about your feelings, or maybe... he just wants to raise fish."
"fish culture?"
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