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Seeing Xin'er bow her head and remain silent, Leng Yixuan felt a heavy weight in his heart. The joy he had felt moments ago plummeted from the heights of elation to the depths of despair.
Initially, he had been filled with anticipation, believing that if he expressed his feelings, he would receive a similar response from the girl.
But now, reflecting on it, he wondered if he had been overly confident.
With this thought, Leng Yixuan felt even worse.
His gaze toward Xin'er was filled with unspoken sadness and disappointment.
Perhaps sensing his distress and fearing he might misunderstand, Xin'er quickly looked up and began to explain in a flustered manner.
"Xuan, please don’t misunderstand. I—I didn’t mean it like that... It’s just..."
By the end of her sentence, Xin'er was at a loss for how to clarify her feelings.
In an instant, she became anxious and nervous, her delicate hands fidgeting tightly together.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan couldn’t bear to watch her in such distress. He reached out and gently took hold of her hands, speaking softly yet firmly.
"Alright, Xin'er, you don’t need to explain. Today, it was my fault for being too abrupt."
"Xuan..."
Upon hearing this, Xin'er lightly bit her lip, feeling somewhat lost.
"Um, Xin'er, I just want to ask you one thing: do you have even a little bit of affection for me?"
Leng Yixuan asked, his deep black eyes fixed intently on Xin'er, filled with seriousness as he awaited her answer.
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er felt a tightness in her chest.
However, seeing the man's nervous expression, she couldn't help but bite her lip. Although she hesitated for a moment, she still decided to speak honestly.
"Yes."
Xin'er's voice was very soft, but her words still reached Leng Yixuan's ears.
Upon hearing this, the look of despondency on Leng Yixuan's face quickly vanished.
Because as long as he knew that Xin'er liked him, that was enough.
Perhaps he had been too abrupt earlier, which was why Xin'er hadn't processed it and didn't respond right away.
But it didn't matter; he was willing to wait!
After all these years of waiting, how could he possibly lack the patience to continue waiting!?
Thinking of this, a smile crept onto Leng Yixuan's face as he said playfully, "Hehe, Xin'er, do you know how happy I am to hear you say that!?"
After saying this, Leng Yixuan slowly took the chain from his hands and carefully placed it around Xin'er's neck while continuing to speak.
"This chain represents my heart, Xin'er. From now on, don't lose it or take it off. Promise me, okay?"
"Mm."
Listening to the hoarse voice beside her, Xin'er simply lowered her head and nodded lightly.
Seeing this, Leng Yixuan thought that Xin'er was just shy, and a deeper smile appeared on his lips.
"Xin'er, what I said just now was sincere. Take your time to think it over when you go back. I will wait for you because I truly like you."
Leng Yixuan's heartfelt words lingered in Xin'er's ears, making her feel both touched and fluttery inside.
But could someone as humble as her really be with him!?
Xin'er didn't know.
Perhaps sensing that Xin'er was feeling flustered because of his words, Leng Yixuan's deep black eyes flickered for a moment before he spoke again.
"Xin'er, are you hungry?! Let's roast some fish!"
"Huh!? Roast fish!?"
Upon hearing Leng Yixuan's suggestion, Xin'er was immediately distracted, her face filled with surprise as she asked.
Seeing her reaction, Leng Yixuan reached out and gently tapped the tip of Xin'er's cute nose, chuckling.
"Yes, the fish in this river are fresh and tender; they're the best to eat. Just wait here for a moment, and soon you'll have roasted fish to enjoy."
After saying this, Leng Yixuan reached out his large hand and gently ruffled Xin'er's hair until it was all messy. This earned him an eye roll from her before he laughed heartily and turned to leave.
Leng Yixuan worked quickly.
He was a man of his word.
Standing by the riverbank, he remained still, like a stone statue, leaving Xin'er puzzled.
However, in the next moment, the man suddenly moved with incredible speed. With a swift push off the ground, he leaped into the river like a flying swallow.
With a flick of his Ape Arm, two plump fish landed in his grasp.
In a graceful flip, he returned to solid ground.
Watching this scene unfold, Xin'er was even more astonished, her beautiful eyes wide open and her small mouth slightly agape, gazing at the man with immense admiration.
"Wow, Xuan, you're amazing!"
Unable to contain her excitement, Xin'er clapped her hands and looked at Leng Yixuan with the adoration of a fan for their idol.
Leng Yixuan was very pleased with this reaction, relishing in Xin'er's admiration.
With a playful smile on his red lips, he said triumphantly, "Hehe, if I were any worse, I’d be afraid Xin'er wouldn't like me!"
"Uh..."
Hearing his teasing words, Xin'er's cheeks flushed as she stomped her foot and retorted defiantly, "Hmph! Who likes you?"
"Xin'er," though her voice was soft, Leng Yixuan's keen hearing caught her words. A smirk appeared on his lips, and his deep black eyes sparkled as he spoke.
"Xin'er, what did you just say? Just now, someone clearly mentioned liking me, and you still won't admit it!"
"Uh, I... I'm not talking to you anymore. I'm going to gather firewood."
With her thick skin, Xin'er was no match for the big bad wolf that was Leng Yixuan. Unable to argue any further, she turned and hurried away.
When Xin'er returned after gathering firewood, she found Leng Yixuan already at the riverbank, skillfully handling two large fish while also skewering them with sticks.
Seeing this, Xin'er paused for a moment, her delicate face showing a hint of surprise in her beautiful eyes.
After all, this man looked noble and tall, exuding an extraordinary presence that suggested he came from a wealthy family—someone used to a life of luxury, where everything was handed to him.
However, the way he caught and prepared the fish was so practiced and effortless that it was clear this wasn't his first time doing such work.
That was why Xin'er felt astonished.
She had thought this man would only know how to make money; she never expected him to be so skilled at grilling fish.
Perhaps sensing Xin'er's surprise, Leng Yixuan glanced up at her and chuckled.
"I can grill fish. Is that really so surprising?"
"Uh, well... I thought you wouldn't do these kinds of things!"
Hearing Leng Yixuan's words, Xin'er couldn't help but smile shyly.
Leng Yixuan couldn't help but smile, her eyes narrowing playfully as she teased, "I can do more than just grill fish! I can cook all kinds of dishes. How about I cook for you someday?"
"What!? You can cook!? Really!?"
Upon hearing this, Xin'er gasped in shock, her beautiful eyes wide with disbelief. After all, in this era, men were expected to work outside while women managed the household. The idea of a man cooking was almost unheard of.
Especially someone as handsome as the man before her, who seemed like a celestial being.
He was the richest man in the Celestial Yuan Dynasty, powerful and wealthy; with just a stamp of his foot, the entire province would tremble.
Yet, he bore none of the typical stench of greed that other merchants had.
Instead, he exuded elegance and maturity. Such a man was truly exceptional.
Now, on top of that, he could cook? Goodness!
A man like this was indeed rare in the world!
Xin'er felt a mix of astonishment and admiration swelling within her heart, deepening her affection for him.
But it also made her feel more self-conscious...
After all, she realized that the more she interacted with this outstanding man, the more she recognized his many virtues.
She increasingly felt her own insignificance.
No matter their status or family background, there was a vast difference between them!
Although he said he liked her.
In this mismatched situation, how long could their love last!?
Moreover, if Xuan's family found out that he liked someone like her, who had nothing to offer, what would happen!?
They would surely oppose it and be dissatisfied, right!?
Perhaps they would even find him a suitable young lady from a prominent family, someone worthy of being Xuan's partner…
Thinking of this, Xin'er felt a heavy weight settle in her heart, as if a large stone pressed down on her chest, making it hard for her to breathe.
However, Xin'er didn't want Leng Yixuan to notice her sadness. She immediately sat down on the ground, lowered her head, and pretended to be focused on grilling fish.
Meanwhile, Leng Yixuan remained oblivious to Xin'er's unusual behavior and continued talking about his favorite dishes.
"I've eaten so many famous dishes that I naturally know how to make some myself. Whenever you want to try my cooking, I'll personally take charge in the kitchen and guarantee you'll love it."
Leng Yixuan kept speaking, wanting Xin'er to understand that he had many skills and advantages. This way, he could win her heart.
Besides, the saying goes that to win someone's heart, one must first win their stomach. This applies equally to both men and women, doesn't it!?
Leng Yixuan planned in his heart that since Xin'er had feelings for him too, he would take it step by step. As long as he wove a web of genuine affection, he wasn't afraid that this little rabbit would escape from his grasp!
Leng Yixuan thought to himself, just as the grilled fish in his hand began to emit a mouthwatering aroma, its skin turning a golden brown from the heat, making it utterly irresistible.
Sitting nearby, Xin'er, who had been feeling downcast, gradually found herself drawn in by the delicious scent of the fish.
No longer preoccupied with other thoughts, Beautiful Eyes were fixed on the grilled fish before her, and she couldn't help but swallow hard, nearly drooling.
"It smells so good..."
"Hehe, little glutton, you'll be able to eat soon. Just wait a bit longer."
Seeing Xin'er’s eager expression, Leng Yixuan couldn't help but smile, his lips curling up while his deep black eyes sparkled with delight.
His gaze toward Xin'er was filled with an unspoken affection and tenderness.
Meanwhile, he was not idle; after flipping the fish a few times to ensure it was cooked through, Leng Yixuan set one of the grilled fish aside and picked up another one that was perfectly done, gently tearing off a piece of the tender meat.
Upon witnessing this, Xin'er felt a pang of disappointment. Was he not planning to share with her?
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