Chapter 134 (First Release)...
"You mean, your body is fragile..." Upon hearing this, Ning Wanwan couldn't help but look at Zhou Yanyao.
It's unbelievable.
His tall and upright figure, and his powerful, flowing muscle lines, are evident even through his clothes.
Don't lie about your vulnerabilities!
Ning Wanwan was speechless for a moment, not knowing what to say.
Zhou Yanyao knew that his words were not very convincing, but he remained nonchalant and did not blush at all.
There's still time to make up for it.
"Perhaps it's because the climate here is colder than in the capital; I'm still not quite used to it. But are you busy right now and it's inconvenient for you? I'll go first then."
Zhou Yanyao spoke very considerately and thoughtfully, and Ning Wanwan subconsciously responded softly.
"By the way, I'll wait at the entrance of that little building and sit on the steps there."
"Don't worry, I'll be waiting there. When Ansel comes back, just call me from the window, and I'll hear you and come over."
Ning Wanwan: "..."
Why do you sound so pitiful?
Zhou Yanyao: "Or you don't have to shout, just wave at me and I'll see you."
Ning Wanwan: "..."
Ning Wanwan looked at him hesitantly.
She didn't speak, and after a few seconds, Zhou Yanyao remained standing in the same spot.
Ning Wanwan: "...Why don't you come inside and wait?"
Zhou Yanyao immediately replied, "Okay, thank you, Miss."
Ning Wanwan opened the door and let the other party in. Zhou Yanyao seemed very happy. Xiao Zhou stood to the side, looking at Zhou Yanyao, not knowing what she was thinking.
Ning Wanwan let Zhou Yanyao in not only because she felt it was impolite to insist that he go back and wait, but also mainly because of his status.
After all, they had already gone this far, and Ning Wanwan was worried that if she didn't let them in, this distinguished guest from the royal city would get angry.
Although this person seemed to have a very good temper and was easy to talk to, with a bright smile on their face...
But who can say for sure? Ning Wanwan had only met him for the first time and didn't know him well.
But to be honest, Ning Wanwan didn't know why, but the more she looked at Zhou Yanyao, the more familiar he seemed.
It was as if we had met before.
The feeling is even more pronounced when the other person gives her a big smile.
However, no matter what, Ning Wanwan couldn't recall any of her past memories, and judging from the other person's appearance, it didn't seem like they knew her.
So Ning Wanwan still didn't voice this feeling of familiarity.
What if someone misunderstands and thinks you're trying to curry favor, and then gets upset?
Ning Wanwan thought this very cautiously.
After inviting Zhou Yanyao into the house, Ning Wanwan followed the same procedure she had used to entertain the village chief—asking him to sit at the table, then serving him tea and water and some food.
Zhou Yan stood up, took the teacup with both hands, and smiled broadly: "Thank you! But there's no need to trouble yourself, I can do it myself."
Ning Wanwan: "It's okay, no need to thank me. Have some water... There's food here, just take what you want."
Zhou Yanyao readily agreed, nodding repeatedly, "Okay, okay."
Then Ning Wanwan didn't know what to say or do, and just sat there blankly opposite Zhou Yanyao.
They couldn't just abandon the guests and run away.
Awkward.
At least back when the village chief was around, Ansel was still talking to him, although he mostly said impatient and sarcastic things...
Besides, they came to see Ansel because they had something to discuss, not to see me, so whatever I say seems superfluous.
Ning Wanwan slowly rubbed the hem of her clothes under her clothes, staring at the table with her eyes downcast, hoping that Ansel would come back soon.
But for some reason, Zhou Yanyao seemed particularly interested in her.
He seemed to sense Ning Wanwan's embarrassment and helplessness, and struck up a conversation with her with a bright smile, easing the awkward atmosphere perfectly.
"I came to see Ansel mainly because I heard from the village chief that he is very powerful, so I wanted to pay him a visit and make friends. I'm sorry if this is too sudden and has bothered you."
Zhou Yanyao explained to Ning Wanwan why he had come, scratching his short black hair apologetically, his attitude extremely apologetic.
Ning Wanwan was taken aback that such a distinguished guest would apologize for something so trivial. She quickly waved her hand, "It's alright, I didn't bother you..."
"That's good, then I'm relieved." Zhou Yanyao patted his chest, showing a relieved expression.
Perhaps it was the deliberately exaggerated body language that made it seem a bit humorous, Ning Wanwan pursed her lips and gently curved the corners of her mouth.
Zhou Yanyao looked at the subtle smile on the girl's face, his dark eyes seemed to brighten even more, and he stared at her intently.
Ning Wanwan did not notice the change in Zhou Yanyao's expression.
This esteemed person from the royal city is truly unpretentious. Ning Wanwan couldn't help but think.
"Oh right, I haven't introduced myself yet. My name is Zhou Yanyao. What's your name?" Zhou Yanyao suddenly remembered something and continued to ask.
Make sure you ask about something as important as your name.
“My name is Ning Wanwan,” Ning Wanwan replied.
"Ning Wanwan...it's such a lovely name," Zhou Yanyao murmured several times, praising her.
Ning Wanwan felt a little embarrassed, after all, her name was just a very ordinary one... She thought the other person was just saying that to be polite, but Zhou Yanyao's expression was so sincere that Ning Wanwan wasn't so embarrassed anymore.
"Thank you..." she said softly.
Ning Wanwan is really not good at initiating conversations with others, especially adults she doesn't know well.
Fortunately, Zhou Yanyao is the kind of person who is good at taking the initiative to chat. He probably figured out Ning Wanwan's personality and brought up one topic after another.
Ning Wanwan didn't need to rack her brains for topics; she only needed to answer his questions to keep the atmosphere from getting awkward.
Some people might not like following the conversation, but Zhou Yanyao's questions were all very tactful and didn't involve any privacy. Following his lead actually made Ning Wanwan feel relieved.
"Wanwan, what's your relationship with Ansel?" After chatting for a while and getting to know each other a bit better, Zhou Yanyao naturally started calling Ning Wanwan by her name.
He asked the question casually, as if quite curious.
Are you... in a romantic relationship?
Ning Wanwan was stunned for a moment. The unfamiliar word left her a little confused. After realizing what it meant, she quickly waved her hand and said, "No, no, we're not in a romantic relationship."
"I see." Ning Wanwan wondered if it was just her imagination, but she felt that the curve of Zhou Yanyao's lips was even brighter.
Hearing that they weren't in a romantic relationship, Zhou Yanyao, who had been guessing for a long time, finally got the answer and could finally relax.
"Then how come you live together... I just have some questions, and I might be offending you. You don't have to answer me if you don't want to."
Zhou Yanyao said, and considerately added the following words, giving Ning Wanwan a good way out.
"There's nothing wrong with saying that," Ning Wanwan replied. "Ansel and I are friends and companions."
"So you're friends..." Zhou Yanyao blinked and smiled. "You've been living together all this time."
"Yes, because we're very good friends," Ning Wanwan thought, and perhaps her only friend as well.
Zhou Yanyao looked at Ning Wanwan's innocent, completely unthinking expression, and then at Xiao Zhou beside her.
He met Xiao Zhou's silver-gray eyes, filled with an inhuman indifference and a ruthless warning.
Zhou Yanyao remained completely unfazed. After a moment of stunned silence, his smile remained unchanged, and he even appeared puzzled as if he hadn't noticed anything.
Xiao Zhou's gaze lingered for two seconds on this strange, threatening human.
Then he slowly shifted his gaze and continued to silently watch the girl.
Zhou Yanyao narrowed his eyes slightly.
Clearly, the girl, coveted by many, was completely unaware of her predicament.
Zhou Yanyao suddenly exclaimed, "I'm so envious."
"What's there to envy?" Ning Wanwan asked, puzzled.
"I envy you guys who have friends to live with. I don't have any, and I really wish I did," Zhou Yanyao sighed.
Ning Wanwan: "No? But you and another adult..."
Ning Wanwan remembered that Zhou Yanyao and another distinguished guest from the capital both lived in that building, and from the glance she saw last night, Ning Wanwan had a feeling that the two had a very good relationship.
"Hmm, you mean the person who came here with me?"
Zhou Yanyao made up a lie without changing his expression, "Our relationship is very ordinary, just a polite one between colleagues."
Ning Wanwan: "Ah...is that so?"
Zhou Yanyao said with certainty, "That's right."
Ning Wanwan: "Ah..."
She uttered a dry interjection, unsure of what to say next. She wanted to say something but worried about saying something that might hurt someone's feelings.
"It's okay... there will definitely be more in the future." In the end, Ning Wanwan could only offer this useless consolation.
Zhou Yanyao suppressed the upward curve of his lips, his eyes filled with a deep smile.
So cute.
How can someone be so cute?
Her awkwardness is cute, her attempts to make conversation to ease the tension are cute, and her efforts to comfort others are also cute.
The more Zhou Yanyao looked at it, the more he couldn't help but feel a growing fondness for it.
Before this, he always felt that life was like a blank page, with nothing worth noting or lingering over, and the whole world was unimportant, like a dream that was both illusory and boring.
I never imagined I would like someone this much. The moment I saw her, it was as if the world was instantly filled with color.
She is the finest treasure. There is no one better than her.
Zhou Yanyao was absolutely certain; it was a strong, almost prophetic intuition.
What's even more amazing is that he himself had a strange feeling, and this wasn't the first time.
More than a first encounter, it felt like finally finding a lost treasure.
Ning Wanwan couldn't understand why he kept looking at her and smiling, so she asked hesitantly, "Did I... say something wrong?"
"No, I was just comforted and felt very happy." Zhou Yanyao shook his head, still smiling broadly. "However, if there are more in the future, I don't know when they will be."
Would Wanwan like to be my friend?
Once we become friends, the next step will naturally be to move into this house.
After all, we're friends, so isn't it normal for us to live under the same roof?
Zhou Yanyao thought this with complete confidence.
He's here to join this family, not to destroy it!
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