Chapter 126 Let Me Kiss You
—Is that all right?
As Li Xiao spoke, his eyes held a clear certainty and a secret expectation.
Perhaps in a young person's eyes, this is generally true of everything.
If this road is blocked, turning around will surely lead to a broad and prosperous road.
But the real problem is...
Some problems were never meant to exist in the first place.
Just as Yu Qingzhou doesn't need to accept Li Xiao's kindness, Li Xiao doesn't need to deliberately show goodwill to Yu Qingzhou.
Their relationship should have ended long ago, if not... if Yu Qingzhou hadn't yet found a way to break the restriction.
In fact, Yu Qingzhou had been consulting various materials and visiting experts in sorcery in various places these days.
But the results were not satisfactory.
Yu Qingzhou's behavior even alarmed the sect leader, who visited again, his words implying that Yu Qingzhou should not let this delay important matters.
Although Yu Qingzhou had solemnly promised that he would not delay the affairs of the sect because of this, the sect leader did not seem satisfied.
"Qingzhou, I watched you grow up, so I know what kind of person you are."
The sect leader said earnestly, "Regarding Li Xiao, your Uncle Chang and I share the same view. It seems that maintaining the status quo is the best option. If we forcibly break the curse, the outcome is unknown, and if it causes any irreparable harm, wouldn't that be a loss?"
"But...but Li Xiao's current condition..."
Yu Qingzhou hesitated. Should she tell the sect leader directly that Li Xiao's impression of the restriction was too deep, and that he seemed to have fallen in love with her uncontrollably?
This kind of thing isn't something worth making a big deal out of.
Moreover, although the sect leader in front of him is now the person in charge of the sect, he is actually an elder who has watched Yu Qingzhou grow up little by little.
He really didn't know where to begin.
The sect leader seemed to have noticed the slight embarrassment beneath Yu Qingzhou's calm exterior, and smiled like a kind and amiable parent.
I understand your concerns.
He said slowly, "Young people are at the most passionate and restless age, their minds full of love and romance. The slightest stirring of the heart makes them want to make a huge fuss, risking their future, even their lives. In the end, they will find that it was all just an illusion."
The sect leader's unhurried words reached Yu Qingzhou's ears, each word clear and thought-provoking.
Yu Qingzhou thought, it's more than that. Because Li Xiao never even felt the slightest attraction to him.
They were just two people bound together by the backlash of the restriction.
Or rather, Li Xiao was unilaterally bound to Yu Qingzhou.
How unfair, and how helpless...
Therefore, Yu Qingzhou racked her brains to stop all these mistakes.
He didn't want the boy's seemingly sincere but insincere words, nor did he want to face that beautiful but soulless face again.
He would rather Li Xiao hate him.
Because that's normal and reasonable.
Whether it was having her eyes gouged out or being forcibly taken to an unfamiliar environment and forced to adapt to a brand new life, Li Xiao had every reason to hate Yu Qingzhou.
if--
Yu Qingzhou had never seen the boy's hateful gaze, nor heard that heartfelt disgust. Perhaps he could still deceive himself and pretend nothing had happened, but he couldn't.
Or rather, he tried to turn a blind eye, but ultimately failed.
"Brother, you have no idea how close that big idiot Li Xiao and that little girl named Zhuzhu have been lately... Humph, I thought he liked you so much. Sure enough, no man is any good, except for you, of course."
Chang Li ran to Yu Qingzhou with a righteous indignation to complain, vowing to make Li Xiao suffer a great humiliation no matter what. "You're siding with outsiders, huh? Then don't blame me for turning my back on you."
Unexpectedly, the young man was not angry at all upon hearing this. Instead, he smiled slightly and said, "What about the sect leader and Uncle Chang if you say that? They must have treated you well, right?"
Chang Li blushed deeply and muttered somewhat embarrassedly, "Well... that was because I didn't think it through and forgot about it by accident."
She paused, then said with unwavering conviction, "But what happened with Li Xiao is absolutely true. I refuse to believe he can't see that girl likes him. But what is Li Xiao's attitude? He's half-hearted and doesn't seem to realize it at all."
Chang Li spoke indignantly, but did not receive the agreement he expected.
Yu Qingzhou replied, "Isn't this good?"
"But...but that big idiot clearly..."
"You've misunderstood, he doesn't like me."
Yu Qingzhou interrupted calmly, saying as if talking to himself, "Or rather, even he himself has misunderstood."
Anyone can misunderstand.
Yu Qingzhou is the only one who shouldn't be allowed to do this.
Therefore, when Yu Qingzhou heard the sect leader's advice, he couldn't say he was completely unmoved, but it didn't stir up too much of a ripple in his heart either.
Seeing that Yu Qingzhou showed no objection.
The sect leader continued, "Everything has two sides, good and evil are just a matter of a single thought. Excessive passion is lewdness. But if we can turn it around and use it reasonably, appealing to emotions and reasoning with people, patiently guiding them, wouldn't that achieve twice the result with half the effort?"
That's the logic...
But if you do that, how is it any different from deception?
The sect leader saw through Yu Qingzhou's thoughts and once again showed a kind and loving smile like an elder.
"People are alive after all, and things in this world aren't always black and white. If the outcome is good, what does it matter if the process is a bit tortuous? Besides, I believe in your abilities. Although we haven't said it out loud, we old folks all privately think that you, Qingzhou, are the most outstanding person of this generation."
Yu Qingzhou was somewhat surprised to hear the sect leader say that.
He could ignore others, but he believed he could never compare to Shen Yingxue.
The sect leader, however, stated that while Shen Yingxue was indeed capable, she was accustomed to acting independently, unlike Yu Qingzhou, who always prioritized the greater good and the sect's interests. He added that the responsibility of leading the sect would eventually have to be handed over, and at that time, a more reliable and suitable candidate would be needed.
Yu Qingzhou understood the implied meaning in the sect leader's words.
He had no intention of vying for the position of sect leader; for him, the rise and fall, honor and disgrace of a sect were too heavy a burden.
He was someone who just drifted along, even towards his own fate.
How can one shoulder the future of others, who are not just one or two, but thousands?
However, Yu Qingzhou was still grateful for the sect leader's appreciation. Regardless of how much of it was genuine, at least the other party had said it in truth.
In addition, Yu Qingzhou also kept the sect leader's last words of advice in mind.
"I know you will be able to stay true to yourself."
—Is it your true nature?
Yu Qingzhou felt the regular beating in her chest.
This heart clearly belongs to him, yet he sees it more and more unclearly, and feels increasingly lost about where to go.
Perhaps only by truly severing the ill-fated relationship with Li Xiao can Yu Qingzhou no longer be bound by the current situation and can truly say that she has a clear conscience.
Before that...
Before that...
Doing things according to the sect leader's wishes might not be wrong.
So, Yu Qingzhou said to Li Xiao again, "Li Xiao, I don't need any homemade pastries. I just want you to be obedient. If you are obedient, I will be happier."
This wasn't the first time Li Xiao had heard Yu Qingzhou say this, and he couldn't help but feel a little suspicious.
He obeyed last time, but it seems he didn't get any benefit from it.
The other party almost abandoned him to that fat old man and left. Although he didn't leave in the end, it still left Li Xiao with some psychological trauma.
He then asked, "If Master Yu is pleased, what benefit do I get?"
"Something you can think of, but which is within my capabilities."
This time, Li Xiao had learned his lesson. He was determined not to fall for anything that didn't offer tangible benefits.
As he spoke, he suddenly remembered the last time Yu Qingzhou asked him what he wanted, something he hadn't yet fulfilled.
No, we can't let this opportunity go to waste.
This is also a good opportunity to test Yu Qingzhou's sincerity.
"Hey, do you still remember asking me what I wanted last time?"
He paused, then quickly added, "Let me make this clear first, this is a separate matter, and it's not the same as what we're talking about now."
"nature."
"Then...then if I said, I'd let you...let you kiss me."
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