Chapter 111 My overflowing affection... I behaved quite well...
"What if we misinterpret the Empress's words, and she doesn't mean romantic love as we imagine, but rather the affection that arises from spending a lot of time with someone younger than her? If we misunderstand and recklessly break through this barrier, how will we handle the consequences?"
Xiao Ba was only interested in watching the drama unfold online. Seeing that Fu Yun was still hesitating, she was so anxious that she wanted to reach out and press Fu Yun's head down so that he and the Empress could pour out their hearts to each other.
What's there to be so conflicted about? We'll find out once we've put her to the test. You haven't even asked her, so how can you know what kind of feelings she truly has for you?
You humans are so troublesome, always so obsessed with saving face and suffering for it. Stop dawdling and hurry up and confess your love so she can immediately feel your burning affection. Just thinking about it is exciting.
Fu Yun: "..."
Xiaoba takes relationships too lightly. How can you talk about love without any preparation? Moreover, it seems to treat dating like a joke, without any seriousness. It is completely unaware of the hidden crisis and seriousness.
He forced himself out of his chaotic emotions and expressed his deepest thoughts: "Xiao Ba, I hope you understand that relationships are not a joke, not a game, and certainly not something to be perfunctory with. They are about sincerity, mutual respect, and cherishing each other. I know your intentions are good, but for someone with an independent personality like me, your constant urging is inappropriate and unacceptable. I am an adult with my own inherent way of thinking and discernment, and I won't step outside my established thought patterns."
You're a system, so you might find it hard to understand my concerns, thinking I'm not decisive enough or proactive enough. But I still want to tell you that people living in two different worlds need to work through far more than you can imagine. Even their understanding of relationships might differ. I can't even be sure if Zhilan, as an emperor, also desires a lifelong monogamous relationship. If her view of love is also polyandry, how can I, a modern youth from the 20th century, accept such a marriage system?
【this……】
Xiao Ba's momentum faltered slightly, and he retorted softly, "Can't we just treat her as an NPC to help us complete our mission? Don't you want to go home? What does it matter as long as we can complete the mission faster and more smoothly? You humans always say that we should enjoy life while we can, not caring about forever, only about having it. Experiencing a deeply memorable relationship is also a kind of life experience. Having a romantic love affair with the Empress will bring you a lot of rewards. Isn't that easier for you?"
Fu Yun rubbed his temples, feeling a wave of exhaustion: "First of all, I'm a man with normal values, not a scumbag who plays with women's feelings. I know you're a system without emotional programming and don't understand the bottom line of social morality, but I don't like hearing these kinds of words. Please don't say such distorted things again."
"We are partners who cooperate for mutual benefit. I don't want any unpleasantness between us, and I don't want to make any impulsive decisions before I've thought things through and am mentally prepared. Whatever feelings I have for the Empress, and how I handle these feelings, these are things I need to seriously consider and plan for the future. I need to be responsible not only for myself but also for her."
Although you say she's just a character in a book, she's still a flesh-and-blood person who feels sadness, hurt, and pain. I can finish my task and leave, but what about her? What will she do? Even if I erase all traces of my existence, memories don't just disappear for no reason. Am I supposed to leave her alone in the world of the book, endlessly waiting for a lover who will never appear again? How cruel and painful that would be for her. Have you even considered putting yourself in her shoes?
Fu Yun is never one to simply enjoy the present moment. Once he makes a decision, he is bound to take responsibility for it, whether it involves people or events.
Although he doesn't know what choice he will ultimately make, he is certain that he will never use Zhilan's feelings to complete the so-called resurrection mission.
There are only two possibilities for the future: one is to abandon the past and cherish the present, and the other is to reclaim the past and discard the present.
After being reprimanded by Fu Yun, Xiao Ba finally calmed down and fell silent.
Fu Yun knew that Xiao Ba had probably taken it to heart, so she stopped paying attention to it.
He began to seriously consider how to respond to Zhilan in a way that wouldn't seem too abrupt, while still being able to discern her true thoughts.
He couldn't be sure of Zhilan's true feelings yet. If she really had such feelings, he would seriously consider the possibility between them and work towards it.
Actually, Xiao Ba was right about one thing: he really is a rare exception.
Having lived for nearly thirty years, he finally met someone who truly moved him, and he was unwilling to keep this relationship locked away.
The moment I recognized my inner feelings, my heart was already restless, unable to resist wanting to look at Zhilan, to see what kind of look she had when she looked at me, whether it was captivating or alluring.
Love is the most beautiful thing in the world, something that can be encountered but not sought, and mutual affection is even rarer. It is the easiest thing to fall deeply in love with and find it hard to extricate oneself.
Perhaps one day, his heart will be completely filled with overwhelming emotions, and at that time, his love for Zhilan may be beyond the control of reason. Would he give up his life of the past twenty-odd years for Zhilan? He doesn't know now, and he can't give himself a definite answer.
The future is ultimately uncertain; we can only take it one step at a time!
All he can do is follow his heart, be true to himself, and be true to others.
Little did Fu Jun know that a momentous event would soon occur, prompting him to abandon his hesitation and make the decision that would change his life forever.
As Fu Yun's thoughts raced, it felt as if a long time had passed, but in reality, it was only a fleeting moment.
He was completely unaware that his head-down, silent demeanor presented a completely different image in Zhilan's eyes.
Zhilan rested her chin on one hand and gazed at Fu Jun for a long time, lingering on the obedient appearance of the person in front of her.
It wasn't until the guests at the next table noticed the commotion and stopped talking, glancing over in the direction of the noise, that the commotion ended.
Zhilan paused, and had no choice but to straighten her back and correct her posture.
The little guy opposite her seemed to be still immersed in his own world, obviously unaware of the changes around him. He just lowered his eyes, staring blankly at a certain point on the table, and it was unclear what he was thinking.
Have you still not recovered from your emotions after all this time? Could it be that you're truly terrified and afraid to speak freely again? Are you afraid of being punished?
Thinking of this, she broke the silence without making a sound: "Just now I heard Young Master Cheng say that Qian Qingling was inside discussing important matters with you. Could it be that they were discussing the opening of the training camp?"
Seeing that Zhilan had brought up serious matters, Fu Jun instantly snapped out of his chaotic thoughts, temporarily suppressing his jumbled ideas, and answered Zhilan's question: "Yes, we've already set the date for the 8th of September, which is the day after tomorrow for the official opening."
Zhilan's eyes revealed admiration: "Indeed, it's an auspicious day."
She paused for a moment, then added, "You'll probably be even busier in the future, and it will be even more difficult for us to meet then."
Fu Yun subconsciously declared: "No, I have already handed over the training camp to Cheng Jincheng. I still have to deal with the projects we agreed on before. After the training camp opens, I will continue to study it in depth and find a few more places."
Zhilan said knowingly, "No wonder Xing Fei came in and took him out just now."
Fu Yun was slightly taken aback and asked in confusion, "Xing Fei took Cheng Jincheng away?"
Zhilan nodded slightly. Seeing Fu Jun's puzzled look, clearly unaware of the situation, she explained, "Don't worry, there's nothing unusual about this. Xing Fei originally wanted to find you and Qian Qingling, but when he heard from Young Master Cheng that you two were still talking inside, he sent him instead."
Fu Jun breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time was a little worried: "I guess there's something going on at the training camp. You came to see me, so you must have something to discuss with me. It's not convenient to talk in the store because there are too many people. Why don't we go to the training camp and talk on the way?"
Zhilan had no objection: "Alright."
The two stood up. Fu Yun looked at the counter, and Su Mang noticed his gaze. As she packed her tea, she looked up at him.
Fu Yun pointed outside the shop, indicating that he needed to go out for a while and that she and Su Zi would take care of things in the shop.
Su Mang smiled slightly and nodded, indicating that she understood.
Fu Yun then turned around and left Qingming Pavilion with Zhilan.
Zhilan and Fuyun walked side by side and soon left the bustling street, turning into a quiet alley.
After walking for a while, Zhilan seemed to remember something and turned to look at the handsome profile of the person beside her: "You just said that all the follow-up matters of the training camp would be handled by Young Master Cheng?"
Fu Yun couldn't help but feel a little strange. Zhi Lan seemed to be paying too much attention to this matter, but he didn't show his doubts and replied truthfully, "Yes, he is more professional and persuasive than I am when it comes to fitness."
Zhilan's eyes flickered slightly, a fleeting dark glint flashing within them: "So, from now on, all matters related to the training camp will be reported to Qian Qingling by Young Master Cheng?"
Fu Yun nodded: "Yes, he basically handles all the coordination."
Zhilan's delicate eyebrows immediately relaxed: "That's very good."
Perhaps because he realized that he harbored feelings for Zhilan, Fu Yun's mind suddenly became sharp. He belatedly noticed something and, not wanting to guess whether Zhilan was implying something, simply asked directly, "Do you not want me to have too much contact with General Qian?"
Zhilan raised her eyebrows slightly and glanced at Fu Jun: "Am I not obvious enough?"
Fu Yun's breath hitched, and she quickly pressed on, "Obvious what?"
Zhilan sighed softly, her eyes filled with helplessness yet also revealing a deep meaning: "I don't know if you're just being dense, or if I haven't explained myself clearly enough."
She stopped and faced Fu Yun, her gaze fixed intently on his eyes: "Do you still remember what I said to you the day you left the palace?"
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