On a sunny morning, Ni Chang strolled through the study of the mansion. This tranquil space, filled with books, was undoubtedly a treasure for a woman who loved ancient texts.
In the study, the ancient wooden bookshelves stood like silent guardians, bearing the weight of time and endless knowledge. The faint scent of wood lingered in the air, accompanied by the rustling sound of pages turning, creating an atmosphere of simplicity and tranquility. Ni Chang gently caressed the covers of the books, her fingertips gliding over the spines as if engaging in a tender conversation with the vessels of knowledge.
When her gaze fell upon an old martial arts novel, curiosity drove her to reach out and take the book. The cover depicted several mysterious martial artists, as if telling her unknown stories.
Ni Chang sat by the window on a soft cushion, with the book on her knees. Her eyes followed the story line by line, completely immersed in the thrilling tales of brave heroes. Her heart went on adventures with the heroes in the story, experiencing their joys and sorrows as if she had become a part of the book herself.
At this moment, Ye Ran quietly entered the book collection. His steps were light, like a master of lightness skill in the martial arts world. Seeing Ni Chang so engrossed in reading, he couldn't help but show a hint of a mischievous smile and teased, "Oh, my dear Miss also gets so immersed in the sea of books? Could it be that you want to find a hero from the books to protect the flowers?"
Hearing Ye Ran's voice, Ni Chang slightly raised her head, showing a hint of mild annoyance on her face. "Ran, you always like to suddenly appear, really startling. The stories in this book are extremely exciting. Can't you be quiet for a while and let me finish reading it?"
Ye Ran walked to Ni Chang's side, looking at the book in her hand, with a hint of playfulness in his eyes: "Miss, these stories are good, but don't forget, the world outside is far more complex and dangerous than in books."
After hearing this, Ni Chang's eyes flashed with a hint of dreams and longing. She closed the book, put it aside, and smiled in response: "Perhaps one day, I will go out and see the world with you. But for now, I prefer to find my own world in these books."
Her excitement was evident in her expression. She looked up at Ye Ran with a sparkle in her eyes, showing her love for the stories of the martial arts world: "Ran, the stories in this book are truly amazing. Have you read it?"
Ye Ran's gaze flickered slightly, and his mischievous smile seemed to freeze in that moment, with a hint of sarcasm in his tone: "I don't have time for these fictional martial arts stories. Miss, why not read more poetry and literature instead of indulging in these unrealistic tales?"
Ni Chang Upon hearing such comments, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, and there was a hint of unwillingness in her voice: "Although these stories are fictional, the spirit of chivalry within them is worth learning from. How can you dismiss them outright?"
Ye Ran shrugged, his expression appearing somewhat indifferent, with a hint of a nonchalant smile on his lips: "Well, well, if the young lady likes them, that's good. But I really don't find these stories interesting."
Ni Chang observed Ye Ran's expression, her eyebrows slightly furrowed, sensing his reaction was somewhat strange, as if he was deliberately avoiding the topic. Her voice carried a hint of inquiry: "Ran, you seem to be hiding something about these stories. Is there something you don't want to tell me?"
Ye Ran's eyes flickered with evasion, but quickly returned to calm. He gently shook his head, a hint of nonchalant smile on his lips: "Miss, you're overthinking. I'm just an ordinary guard in the mansion, how could I know anything about the martial world?"
Ni Chang gazed at Ye Ran, her eyes seeming to want to see into his thoughts. However, Ye Ran's eyes only held a faint indifference, without any fluctuation.
"Maybe I'm just overthinking," Ni Chang muttered to herself, but she had an indescribable feeling in her heart, as if Ye Ran was not as simple as he appeared on the surface.
She returned her gaze to the book, continuing to read the fascinating stories of the martial arts world, but a small doubt lingered in her heart.
As time quietly passed, Ni Chang immersed herself in the world of books, while Ye Ran quietly kept her company. Inside the book depository, the two formed a harmonious and tranquil scene.
When the sun was setting, the light and shadow in the book room became mottled, and Ni Chang finally closed the book. Her eyes shimmered with longing for this mysterious and romantic rivers and lakes, and at the same time, curiosity about Ye Ran quietly grew in her heart.
She stood up and said softly to Ye Ran, "Ran, it's late today, let's go back. Tomorrow, I want to continue exploring the world in these books."
Ye Ran nodded, his eyes still so calm, but Ni Chang felt a hint of difference. The small doubt in her heart, like a seed planted, began to slowly sprout.
They walked out of the library together, Ni Chang's steps light, filled with curiosity about the unknown world and deep thoughts about Ye Ran. Ye Ran silently followed behind her, his eyes calm as water, but with a hidden turmoil in his heart.
It's late at night, Ni Chang is lying in bed, and the moonlight outside the window shines through the gauze onto her face, adding a faint halo to her complexion. Her breathing is steady and long, but her brows occasionally furrow lightly, indicating that her dreams are not peaceful.
In her dream, Ni Chang finds herself in a misty world of rivers and lakes. This world is both mysterious and chaotic, filled with various martial artists and heroes of the rivers and lakes. She is wearing a light, flowing long skirt, like a petal swaying in the wind, beautiful yet fragile.
In a corner of the dream, she saw Ye Ran. He was dressed in simple clothes, with a cold indifference in his eyes that did not belong to this world. There was a hint of disdain in the corner of his mouth, but his eyes were deep, as if hiding an unknown secret.
Ni Chang tried to approach Ye Ran, but whenever she was about to touch him, he would disappear into the mist like smoke. Ni Chang felt a sense of powerlessness and defeat, her heart filled with confusion.
In her dreams, she encountered various dangers. Sometimes it was the glint of blades, and other times it was sinister plots and schemes. But whenever she found herself in dire straits, a familiar figure would always appear to rescue her from the danger. Each time she turned around, all she could catch was the departing figure of Ye Ran, a figure that exuded loneliness and determination.
Ni Chang continuously pursued Ye Ran in her dreams, wanting to uncover his mysterious veil and understand his true identity. But every time she got close to the truth, the dream would suddenly shift, taking her into another scene.
In her dream, Ni Chang gradually felt tired, her steps becoming heavy, but she never gave up searching. In her heart, there was curiosity and puzzlement towards Ye Ran, mixed with a hint of concern.
Finally, in a scene where the dawn was breaking, Ni Chang finally caught up with Ye Ran. She approached him, firmly grasped his arm, and said, "Ran, tell me, who are you really? Why do you always appear when I need you, and why do you always slip away from me?"
Ye Ran turned around, his face showing a hint of complex expression, his eyes deep as if hiding the countless experiences of the world. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, with a hint of roguish smile, yet behind this smile, deep emotions were concealed.
"Miss, the world of Jianghu is far from simple as you imagine. Who I am is not important, what matters is that I will appear when you need me," Ye Ran's voice was deep and powerful, each word emphasizing his determination.
Ni Chang's eyes flashed with a touch of emotion, feeling an unprecedented sense of reassurance and an indescribable trust. Her voice was gentle yet firm: "Ran, no matter who you are, I am grateful for you always being by my side."
Ye Ran looked at her, gently holding Ni Chang's hand, as if silently promising something. Then, he smiled gently and gradually disappeared into the morning light.
Ni Chang stood still, gazing in the direction of Ye Ran's disappearance, as if her heart was being pulled by some emotion, causing her to develop an indescribable feeling towards this mysterious guard.
The morning light streamed through the window onto Ni Chang's face as she slowly opened her eyes, returning to the real world. Her heart was still immersed in the dream, and her impression of Ye Ran became even more profound. A hint of contemplation appeared on her face.
Ni Chang got up and walked to the window, gazing at the gradually rising sun in the sky. In her heart, it seemed like a decision had been made - she wanted to understand more about this mysterious guard, to learn about the story behind him.
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