"Let's forget about it," Lin Momo shook her head.
Falling in love with this metropolis?
Does she deserve it?
Time, undeterred, pressed on: "Isn't there anything here worth... staying for?"
"No." Lin Momo shook her head again.
All told, she only stayed in Haishi for one day. What could she possibly have missed?
"If there's nothing to cherish, then what about the people?"
This time, Lin Momo did not give an immediate answer.
She had a feeling that the truth was about to be revealed, and that Shi Guang was clearly implying something more; to be precise, he intended to bring up the old issue again, and this time he wouldn't allow her to get away with it.
If she answers no against her will, she is only deceiving herself.
Okay, it's not like she can't deceive herself; she won't feel guilty. But... she hasn't sold any of her coins yet.
After being rejected again, will Shi Guang get angry and refuse to play with her anymore?
What about the deal that was agreed upon?
Don't accuse her of being petty.
Although time has proven his character, it's hard to say what a man heartbroken over love might do next.
In a flash, Lin Momo quickly weighed the pros and cons and finally decided to take a gamble. At worst, she would come with nothing and leave Haishi with nothing.
The plan was decided, and then she went straight to the point: "Who? The person you're talking about... it can't be you, can it?"
Is there even a question?
It's as obvious as a louse on a bald man's head.
She only knows him in Shanghai, okay?
Since time has already hinted at this point, what's the point of hiding it? Let's just be upfront about it.
Time didn't deter her courage. After a moment of hesitation, she nodded slightly, looking a little embarrassed: "That's right, it's me. Would you... consider being my girlfriend? I'm serious, with marriage in mind."
The girl was so decisive; he, a grown man, couldn't be outdone.
Lin Momo couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.
Who you associate with and who you spend your time with are indeed within your own control.
But who he marries is probably not something he can control, given his family's social standing.
But we can't say he's not sincere; perhaps he just hasn't realized the problem yet.
"What? You don't believe me?" Shi Guang was clearly stunned by her laughter and asked in surprise.
Is it normal for a girl to laugh instead of feel shy when a boy confesses his feelings to her?
His first reaction was that Lin Momo didn't believe him.
Of course, there is another possibility: that Lin Momo didn't like him at all, which is why she laughed.
But time clearly doesn't want to believe the latter.
He was quite confident in his appearance; tall, with long legs and eight-pack abs, he was the kind of guy that girls liked.
In the days he spent with Lin Momo, Shiguang could sense her dependence and trust in him, and the two of them were becoming more and more in sync.
On the way to Haishi, they were often mistaken for a couple, but Lin Momo never denied it.
No denial.
Lin Momo simply felt it was unnecessary; they were just unrelated people, so why bother explaining?
It is clear that time has misunderstood this.
Seeing that Shi Guang's face was a little dark, Lin Momo quickly clarified, "No!"
"So... you've agreed to be my girlfriend."
What kind of thought process is this?!
Does believing that his confession was sincere mean I should become his girlfriend?
She didn't agree.
Lin Momo just wanted to complete the transaction as soon as possible, pay back all the money she owed Shi Guang, and then leave his life.
Admittedly, she owes Shi Guang far more than just money, but this is the only thing Lin Momo can give back to him.
She didn't know how much longer she could stay in this world.
In order to ensure a more secure life for her in another world in the future, Lin quietly seized the time to stock up on supplies in her space, having no time for romance.
Just like a soldier about to go to the battlefield and risk his life, he has no mind to think about anything else.
"No!" Lin Momo denied again.
Time is relentlessly pressing: "Don't you like me?"
Forced into a corner, Lin Momo silently lowered her eyelids.
I thought to myself, this isn't a matter of liking or disliking, okay?
They were destined to be two people who were meant to be together but not to stay together.
How can I explain this to him?
Lin Momo scratched her head.
A satisfied smile finally appeared on Shi Guang's face as she declared domineeringly, "If you don't answer, I'll take that as an admission that you like me."
Lin Momo pouted.
I couldn't help but think to myself, "Does he think he's some kind of domineering CEO?"
Whether he's domineering or not is another matter, but Shi Guang's family really does have a business to inherit, so calling him a CEO wouldn't be wrong.
Seeing that Lin Momo was wrinkling her nose as if she was dissatisfied, but did not deny it as before, Shi Guang was even happier. She got up and asked with concern, "Is your stomach still upset? Let's go for a walk outside."
Now that Lin Momo's feelings have been ascertained and it's confirmed that the two like each other, then in Shiguang's eyes, falling in love is a natural progression.
He was quite satisfied with the results achieved today and had no intention of forcing Lin Momo to express her opinion, since girls are usually more reserved.
It's okay, he has plenty of patience.
He was determined to keep Lin Momo in Haishi.
Having lost ground, Lin Momo had long wanted to escape. Upon hearing this, she grabbed her bag, stood up, and walked out, looking rather like she was fleeing in panic.
Time chuckled softly.
When he came out after paying the bill, he immediately saw Lin Momo standing under the camphor tree waiting for him. His heart warmed, and he strode towards her with his long legs.
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