Holding Ling Qingzhu's jade hand, the two walked side by side, Lu Yunxiao's gaze never leaving Ling Qingzhu.
That gentle look continually magnified the strange emotions in Ling Qingzhu's heart.
Her originally tranquil state of mind had been completely disrupted.
Her beloved heart would not stop pounding.
Lu Yunxiao tightened his grip slightly around her soft hand. Their fingers intertwined, and both their emotions churned restlessly.
Looking into Ling Qingzhu's clear eyes, Lu Yunxiao suddenly reached out and removed her veil.
Ling Qingzhu was slightly startled, but she regained her composure in an instant. Her clear eyes, as pure as glass, quietly gazed at Lu Yunxiao.
As Lu Yunxiao studied Ling Qingzhu's flawless face, he felt that her charm was in no way inferior to Queen Medusa's. She gave him an overwhelmingly heart-stirring feeling.
At that moment, Lu Yunxiao was certain that he had truly fallen for Ling Qingzhu.
It was not merely greed for her beauty, but genuine affection from the depths of his heart.
Raising his right hand, he gently caressed Ling Qingzhu's cheek. Lu Yunxiao's expression was mild, his gaze profound.
"Qingzhu, do you think I'm being a little too pretentious?"
His right hand covered Ling Qingzhu's pretty face as Lu Yunxiao asked.
Ling Qingzhu could not help but freeze. Her pretty face reddened slightly, though confusion flickered in her clear eyes. "Why does Young Master say that?"
Why had Lu Yunxiao suddenly said such a thing for no reason?
Lu Yunxiao smiled faintly. "I clearly like Qingzhu, yet I cling to my status and refuse to lower myself to reveal my feelings. Isn't that pretentious?"
He had not thought much of it before, but now that he had realized he truly liked Ling Qingzhu, Lu Yunxiao reflected that his behavior had indeed been somewhat inappropriate.
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