Upon hearing this, Wang Lun stopped his assault on Liu Ruoxi and stared wide-eyed at the woman before him.
Liu Ruoxi continued, "If you really want it, then come on. At worst, I'll just die." Her voice was calm and firm, as if she had already prepared for the worst. After saying this, Liu Ruoxi stopped struggling and even closed her eyes. But tears still streamed down her cheeks, dripping onto the ground.
Wang Lun paused for a long time after hearing this. His eyes became complicated, showing both desire and a hint of guilt and helplessness. Time passed slowly, and after an unknown amount of time, Wang Lun finally made a move.
Wang Lun gently kissed the corner of Liu Ruoxi's eye, lightly wiping away her tears. His movements were gentle and tender, as if he were afraid of hurting her. At that moment, Liu Ruoxi's body trembled, but she still held back, neither moving nor opening her eyes.
Wang Lun's lips lingered gently on Liu Ruoxi's eye for a moment, as if savoring a single, glistening tear. Then, he slowly moved his lips away, tracing the tear trail downwards. Every subtle movement was filled with tenderness and pity.
His lips gently landed on Liu Ruoxi's cheek, as lightly as a breeze brushing against flower petals. With the most delicate touch, he kissed away each tear from the corner of Liu Ruoxi's eyes and face, letting them disappear in his warm breath.
After kissing away the tears from Liu Ruoxi's eyes and face, Wang Lun released his grip on her hands. Liu Ruoxi felt Wang Lun release her, but by then she had lost the will to resist. She silently told herself, "Just consider it a dog bite!" However, she didn't abandon her last shred of dignity. She was prepared for the worst; if things deteriorated beyond repair, she would rather choose death to end it all.
Wang Lun noticed that Liu Ruoxi's hand did not resist, which emboldened him. His eyes flashed with desire as he slowly reached out towards Liu Ruoxi's chest. His fingers gently touched her soft skin, feeling her warmth and heartbeat.
Liu Ruoxi's body trembled slightly. She gritted her teeth, trying to remain calm. She knew what might happen next, but there was nothing she could do now; she could only passively accept it. At this moment, Liu Ruoxi's mind was made up. She would sacrifice herself to save Li Ling and Liu Ruoling.
If she resisted, the noise would wake Li Ling and Liu Ruoling. Liu Ruoxi was afraid that Wang Lun would do something even more outrageous.
However, at that moment, Wang Lun's fingers remained still on Liu Ruoxi's chest, making no further move. Time seemed to freeze; Liu Ruoxi's heartbeat was clearly audible, while Wang Lun's fingers remained motionless.
Liu Ruoxi stared wide-eyed, unable to believe what she was seeing. She had initially thought Wang Lun would pounce on her like a wild beast and assault her. But now, his actions left her confused and bewildered.
Time ticked by, and Wang Lun's fingers remained firmly planted on Liu Ruoxi's chest. Liu Ruoxi's fear gradually shifted to confusion; she began to wonder what Wang Lun was trying to do. Did he not intend to violate her? Or was this merely a tactic to lower her guard?
Just as Liu Ruoxi was lost in thought, Wang Lun suddenly and gently withdrew his fingers and released his arms from around her waist. At that moment, Liu Ruoxi's body went limp and leaned backward, as if she had lost her support. Wang Lun quickly reached out and supported Liu Ruoxi's back, carefully placing her on the ground.
Liu Ruoxi was filled with fear and despair. She thought she was about to be assaulted, and tears welled up uncontrollably in her eyes, streaming down her cheeks. However, what followed was the sound of a door opening and closing. This confused Liu Ruoxi, and her previously tense nerves relaxed slightly.
Liu Ruoxi waited quietly, anticipating what would happen next, but as time ticked by, the imagined assault did not occur. She began to wonder if she had misheard. So, Liu Ruoxi slightly opened her eyes, looking around, trying to find Wang Lun. But to her surprise, the earthen house was empty, like a dream. But Liu Ruoxi knew very well that it wasn't a dream. Because she was still lying on the ground, the tears in the corners of her eyes still wet.
Liu Ruoxi stood up and carefully looked around, afraid of missing any place. Her eyes were wide, her gaze so sharp it seemed to pierce through the walls. She meticulously examined every corner, making sure nothing was overlooked. After a thorough search, she confirmed once again that there was indeed no trace of Wang Lun in the earthen house.
Having confirmed this, Liu Ruoxi acted swiftly, her steps light and agile, like a nimble cat. She strode to the door, grabbed the doorstop placed beside it, and without hesitation, braced the door shut. She feared Wang Lun might suddenly return and assault her again, so she used all her strength to hold the door firmly.
Not only that, Liu Ruoxi pressed her body heavily against the doorpost to increase the door's stability. She dared not relax for a moment, fearing that the door might be forced open if she wasn't careful. At this moment, she was extremely nervous, her heart pounding as if it would leap out of her chest.
Time ticked by, ten minutes passed, but there was still no sound from outside. Half an hour passed, and still no noise. Liu Ruoxi was filled with doubt and unease; she couldn't help but wonder if she was being too tense. However, she still dared not let her guard down, because she knew all too well the danger Wang Lun posed at this moment.
Finally, Liu Ruoxi began to worry about Wang Lun. After all, it was winter, and the outside temperature was very low. Liu Ruoxi's kindness worried that Wang Lun's health wouldn't withstand such a cold winter. Naturally kind, she gently loosened the door latch, her movements slow and cautious, afraid of making the slightest sound. Then, she slightly opened the door a crack, peeking out like a timid little mouse. Her eyes scanned the surroundings, not missing a single detail.
Finally, Liu Ruoxi's gaze settled on the figure huddled together beside the camp gate. She looked closely and realized it was Wang Lun. He seemed to be fast asleep, curled up motionless.
Liu Ruoxi didn't call for Wang Lun to come back, nor did she go up to take him back to the earthen house. She was simply too terrified by what she had just witnessed. Liu Ruoxi quietly watched Wang Lun, trying to see what he was up to. Wang Lun, meanwhile, remained huddled against the camp gate, curled up in a ball.
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