Chapter 62 Eliminating Future Trouble...
Chapter Sixty-Two: Eliminating Future Trouble
Why did he like Ling Hao? Gongzi Yu didn't know either. By the time he realized it, he found that this affection had already taken root in his heart and was unshakable.
Perhaps it was because Gongzi Mingyue fell in love first, which influenced him; perhaps it was because her resolute gaze in the rain that day touched him; perhaps it was because he saw her strength and optimism in their later interactions.
But whatever the reason, if he likes someone, he likes them. Gongzi Yu isn't a coward who denies his feelings, nor will he shift the blame to others to belittle those feelings. Now that he's realized it, now that he wants it, he'll get it.
But... even though he had realized his own feelings, looking at the person in front of him who had distanced herself from him, and whose reason was ultimately due to Ling Hao, another version of himself, even Gongzi Yu couldn't help but feel a headache. He knew that winning her favor was a long and arduous task, especially since she was currently holding a grudge against him.
She resents him for sending her best friend away, unaware that they are the same person. Since that's the case, why not just be honest?
No. Gongzi Yu dismissed the idea as soon as he thought of it.
Although it was Gongzi Mingyue who fell in love first, he was the one who realized it first. Why should he be able to reap the benefits without sowing? Moreover, when Gongzi Yu thought about how Ling Hao treated them differently, his heart felt like it was being fried in oil.
He wanted to draw attention to himself; he wanted her focused and captivating smile to be for him, not the constant ignoring and distance she maintained. That fool had already beaten him to it, but as a friend. This time, he had to be the one to take the lead, in a different capacity.
This time, it was within reach but out of reach.
Thinking of this, Gongzi Yu felt much better. He softened his expression, gazed at Ling Hao, and said, "Between you and me, there's no need for thanks."
Ling Hao: "???"
No, what's going on? Why does it feel like the person standing opposite me has turned into a peacock with its tail feathers spread out in such a short time? It must be my imagination, right?
"What's wrong?" Gongzi Yu asked with a smile. Although he was jealous that his other self had gotten there first, he was also grateful to him. If it weren't for his other self, he wouldn't understand Ling Hao's personality so well. He knew her preferences and that she liked gentle people.
Although he wasn't that kind of person, he could be. Gongzi Yu didn't think it was a pretense; instead, she saw it as a small price to pay for the one she loved. She just needed to proceed gradually, otherwise she'd probably think he was crazy.
In fact, Ling Hao now thought that Gongzi Yu had gone a bit crazy. Although he seemed to be proceeding gradually, it was quite obvious to Ling Hao. Before, although he had been following her, his attitude had always been strange and inconsistent. Now, wasn't it obvious?
Despite this, Ling Hao showed no intention of asking. What was there to ask? They weren't friends; asking would be overstepping her bounds, and there was no need. "What should we do with him now?" she asked, pointing at Ouyang Feng.
Before today, she never imagined she would encounter Huang Yaoshi and Ouyang Feng, let alone fight Ouyang Feng and cripple him. Well, although she wasn't the one who crippled his martial arts, Ling Hao could tell from Ouyang Feng's expression that they were now sworn enemies.
For Ouyang Feng, a martial arts fanatic, having his martial arts crippled was more painful than death. Whether it was Gongzi Yu, who crippled him, or Ling Hao, who defeated him, they were now his mortal enemies. Therefore, peaceful coexistence between them was inevitable.
Gongzi Yu asked with a smile, "What does Ahao want?"
"Don't call me that." Ling Hao frowned slightly.
"I thought we were friends now, can't I call you that?" Gongzi Yu, who had been smiling just now, changed his expression, his eyes seemed to be filled with endless grievances, and his face was full of disappointment.
Ling Hao was speechless for a long while before finding her voice, "Uh, whatever." He had just helped her and healed her wounds, so she couldn't be ruthless. Besides... she glanced at Gongzi Yu, and began to make her own plans.
If she could build a good relationship with Gongzi Yu, perhaps he would be willing to tell her Mingyue's whereabouts. Although she had planned to go to the capital to ask the emperor, living in the palace would still be somewhat troublesome. If Gongzi Yu was willing to tell her, or even release Mingyue and grant her freedom, that would be ideal.
Thinking about this, Ling Hao changed her attitude towards Gongzi Yu. What she didn't know was that it was because of this that Gongzi Yu refused to release Gongzi Mingyue even at the cost of his life; it was also because of this that his heart was corrupted by jealousy, making him even more unwilling.
However, Linghao is someone who cares deeply about her friends, and she also cares a lot about Mingyue, who is neglected by her parents. The more Gongzi Yu refuses to talk about it, the angrier she gets, and the less likely she is to truly let go of her resentment and get along with him, creating a vicious cycle.
Young Master Yu was unaware of Ling Hao's thoughts at the moment; he only saw her softened attitude and immediately became happy. His eyes, already bright as stars, were now filled with joy and shone even more brilliantly.
Damn it, why does he look so much like Mingyue? Not in appearance, but in feeling. No, no, Linghao, you can't be a scumbag, even if it's just friendship, you can't be a scumbag, understand? Linghao, who was dazzled by Gongzi Yu's smile, told herself this in her heart, and then looked away.
“Since that’s the case, let’s eliminate this threat completely.” A short sword slid out from Gongzi Yu’s right sleeve, and with a flick of his wrist, he plunged it into Ouyang Feng’s heart. “Only then can we both sleep soundly.”
If it were before, Gongzi Yu wouldn't have killed Ouyang Feng so easily. After all, Ouyang Feng came from the Western Regions, was the master of Mandala Manor, and was a martial arts fanatic—truly a very useful weapon. But now, he had no choice but to kill him.
Ouyang Feng's hatred was too obvious. Although his martial arts had been crippled and he was Ling Hao's defeated opponent, this did not put Gongzi Yu at ease. The thought of Ling Hao possibly being plotted against and facing danger made his heart ache terribly.
Since that's the case, then let's just eliminate the trouble completely. It's just a tool that might be useful, how can it compare to Ling Hao even a fraction of that? Thinking this, Gongzi Yu's actions were swift and decisive in killing.
Ling Hao was startled, not by Gongzi Yu's decisiveness in killing, nor because she was afraid of the dead, but because the dead man was Ouyang Feng. That was Ouyang Feng! The one who had caused so much trouble in The Legend of the Condor Heroes and The Return of the Condor Heroes, harmed so many people, and even ultimately perished alongside Hong Qigong!
He died so easily? Ling Hao was somewhat dazed and felt it was all unreal.
"Ah Hao, do you... do you think I was too ruthless?" Gongzi Yu misunderstood Ling Hao's dazed state. "He harbors resentment towards you, and he is narrow-minded and scheming. If he were alive, he would inevitably let the tiger return to the mountain. If he had the chance, he would definitely scheme against you. That's why he had to die. It's not that I'm heartless."
He wasn't the type to explain himself in the past, but now that he didn't want Linghao to change her attitude towards him, he naturally had to make things clear.
"I know." Ling chuckled. "Thank you." She wasn't ungrateful, so of course she wouldn't misunderstand Gongzi Yu because of this; she was just a little caught off guard.
But Gongzi Yu, seeing Ling Hao's smiling face, couldn't help but smile as well. He was smiling because of him, not because of the other person.
If only things could be like this in the future.
A note from the author:
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Gongzi Mingyue: Brother, you still lost to me (smug face)
Gongzi Yu: If we weren't in the same body, I would have slapped you right now.
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