"Is this a confession?" Luo Jiu asked, somewhat puzzled.
"Um."
"You don't mind my background?" Luo Jiu asked again. Didn't people in that era always value marriage between people of equal social standing?
"I like you, why should I care about your background?"
Luo Jiu suddenly remembered something, then revealed a fierce expression and said, "I won't be anyone's concubine!"
Xu Shaojun smiled, took out his index finger, and gently flicked Luo Jiu's little head.
"What are you thinking about? Your head is full of random, nonsensical thoughts."
Luo Jiu covered her forehead where he had hit her, and the air fell silent for a moment.
So, do you like me?
Xu Shaojun asked again. But his tightly clenched hands showed his nervousness.
Luo Jiu was also a little doubtful. "Do you like it?"
If it were for the mission, I should have answered without hesitation that I liked him.
but.......
She initially approached him because he was the male protagonist, and Zero Zero Seven said that she needed to win him over in order to complete her mission in this world.
But putting all that aside, do I actually like him?
Luo Jiu didn't know that she had never been in a relationship before. She didn't know what it felt like to like someone. Subconsciously, she felt that she had experienced it before, but she had no memory of it.
Luo Jiu carefully recalled her experiences with Xu Shaojun. She felt that he was domineering, had a bad temper, and seemed to be good for nothing except for his good looks. However, later, it was he who rescued her from the abandoned warehouse, preventing her from repeating the tragedy of the past.
Luo Jiu still remembers that moment when he held her in his arms, it was so warm, so solid and reliable.
In that instant, it was probably a feeling of attraction.
But whether it was love or not, Luo Jiu wasn't sure.
"I don't know," Luo Jiu said, her voice low and she seemed conflicted.
To Xu Shaojun, these words meant that she used to like him, but now, she didn't know, or perhaps she didn't like him as much anymore.
Because I lied to her?
A fleeting look of disappointment crossed Xu Shaojun's eyes.
He's the one who lost Luo Jiu, who originally liked him. If he had another chance, even if it meant falling out with the Commander, he would never hand over Shi Zixi.
But it's okay.
If I don't know, then it's not like I dislike her, right? Since she liked me the first time, she can like me a second time, a third time...
Xu Shaojun gently pulled the girl into his arms. He softly stroked her head, his voice gentle and slow as he spoke:
"It's okay, you'll come to like me."
His tone was frighteningly firm, making Luo Jiu wonder where he got the courage. Was it Liang Jingru?
Xu Shaojun sobered up and had no excuse to stay in Luo Jiu's house any longer. He said goodnight and left.
Luo Jiu, who remained behind, was in a state of utter confusion due to Xu Shaojun's actions.
Do I like him? I don't know. I think I have a bit of a crush on him, but it's not quite love yet.
Besides, why did he lie to himself?
Sigh, I wonder how Shi Zixi is doing under his father's thumb.
Luo Jiu tossed and turned in bed all night, unable to sleep. A multitude of thoughts kept popping into her mind, causing her endless annoyance.
What a fine night, I almost spent it all sleepless. It's all Xu Shaojun's fault, why did he have to drink and wander around here for no reason?
If he says he likes me, won't that increase my affection level? What do I need to do to go home?
These were Luo Jiu's last, hazy thoughts as she fell asleep.
The next morning, Luo Jiu woke up to the chirping of birds.
It's dawn.
Sitting on the bed, Luo Jiu was lost in thought. She rubbed her throbbing temples, thinking, "It's all that jerk's fault, making me fall asleep so late."
"bite!"
"Miss Luo Jiu, today's Bund Morning Post has been sent to your email."
The visitor was a man who regularly delivered newspapers to Luo Jiu.
Luo Jiu dressed and got up to retrieve the newspaper from the doorway.
These are the large characters that come into view.
#Shocking! Newly appointed Commander Shi is going to marry his beloved daughter to newly promoted Major General Xu Shaojun! Is it mutual love or a business marriage?#
#Another single person gone. A young girl's lament.#
#Investigating the unspeakable secret between Major General Xu Shaojun and Miss Shi.#
The entire newspaper was filled with advertisements for Xu Shaojun's marriage to Shi Zixi, featuring numerous eye-catching headlines.
It's ironic that my best friend, and the man who always claimed to love me, are now getting married. And I was the last to find out.
Actually, it can't be considered the last one.
Earlier, 007 had told Luo Jiu about this matter. But Luo Jiu always thought that Shi Zixi had fallen in love with Xu Shaojun, so she went to her father to ask for a marriage between the two.
In this life, Shi Zixi should not have fallen in love with Xu Shaojun, so why did the plot of the previous life not change?
However, what angered Luo Jiu the most was that Xu Shaojun confessed his feelings to her last night, but just a few hours ago, he was no longer single.
That's a really big face.
It's ridiculous that she couldn't sleep all night because of this. It's really laughable!
Luo Jiu was so angry that she crumpled the newspaper in her hand into a ball and crumpled it up as if she were Xu Shaojun.
"Jiu'er".
Xu Shaojun arrived at Luo Jiu's house early in the morning and came in as soon as the door was open.
Xu Shaojun took off his military uniform and put on a dark suit. He lost some of his sharpness and gained more of a refined air.
He was like a well-educated young master who had returned from studying abroad—learned and gentle.
However, what awaited him was a newspaper crumpled into a ball.
Xu Shaojun caught the flying object, somewhat puzzled. Hadn't he been appeased last night? What was going on this time?
"Jiu'er, what's wrong?"
How dare you ask! Fine, let's see how long you can keep up this act.
Luo Jiu calmed her anger, slowly walked up to Xu Shaojun, stopped just before she could touch him, and smiled slightly, saying, "Do you really like me?"
The girl before him possessed a beautiful face and stood before him with exceptional grace. Her voice was undeniably gentle and sweet, yet Xu Shaojun, upon hearing it, felt as if he were being seduced, involuntarily drawing himself deeper into her allure.
"like."
He looked down at the woman before him, his voice low but without the slightest hesitation. He willingly surrendered himself to this beautiful woman.
"I heard you're getting engaged. Congratulations! It seems your interest isn't all that great."
Luo Jiu's expression changed drastically; her previously sunny face instantly turned cold. She then tried to push Xu Shaojun out.
This seemingly random statement sent a chill down Xu Shaojun's spine.
Last night I was so focused on confessing my feelings that I completely forgot about dealing with this matter.
"I have nothing more to say to you, so just leave. It's not good for a man like you, who is engaged, to come looking for me."
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