Jiang Ling once had a period of self-doubt, but as her work became increasingly busy, she stopped taking love seriously.
Now that she's traveled back to ancient times and been confessed to for no reason, Jiang Ling would probably want to crawl into any crack in the ground around her right now.
"I..." Jiang Ling opened her mouth, but found herself at a loss for words. She was caught in a complex mix of emotions, including secret joy, hesitation, and anger.
"I know that if I say this, we might not even be able to be friends anymore, but I really can't hold back anymore. I just have to say it, I don't regret it!" Magistrate Duan's stubbornness also came over him, and he gritted his teeth and said everything.
Jiang Ling pulled her hand away from Magistrate Duan's grasp, took a half-step back, took a few deep breaths, and said to Magistrate Duan, "Could you give me some time?"
Magistrate Duan was quite surprised after hearing this. He hadn't expected Jiang Ling not to refuse him, but instead to say such a thing. He suddenly raised the corners of his mouth, nodded, and said, "I'm willing, I'm willing!"
“I know this is unfair to you, but I’m too confused to answer you right now! You’re a county magistrate, an official, and although I’ve also been granted the title of Lady, I have four children to support, while you haven’t even gotten married yet…”
“I don’t care, it doesn’t matter, I… I like you!” Magistrate Duan was worried that Jiang Ling would reject her again, so he quickly explained.
Jiang Ling didn't say anything more, but sighed helplessly and said, "Then about the cooperation..."
"Don't worry, whether you agree or not, as long as it concerns people's livelihood and can benefit the people, just come to me!" Magistrate Duan said.
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