"That's more like it. I didn't want to see you staying here all alone forever, Xue Er. You should throw away that useless pride when it's time to do so."
"A person should have backbone, but their arrogance cannot be too excessive. I had that flaw myself, but I noticed it and changed. Yet even now, you still haven't realized your own problem."
Lu Yuan spoke softly, his tone carrying a trace of a sigh.
"I know, okay? I'll change, so stop nagging me all the time."
Qian Renxue pouted, speaking through tears. Crystal drops rolled down her snowy cheeks, leaving streaks behind. With that pitiful little expression on her face, she truly made Lu Yuan's heart ache.
"Alright, alright, I won't say any more!" Lu Yuan said repeatedly, kissing Qian Renxue's rosy cherry lips.
Only then did Qian Renxue break into a smile through her tears. She took the initiative to kiss Lu Yuan, her emotions burning hot as a fragrant sweetness washed over him.
Lu Yuan held Qian Renxue tightly and returned her kiss with equal passion.
Mixed into the sweet fragrance were Qian Renxue's slightly salty tears. This kiss carried both happiness and bitterness.
Qian Renxue gently released Lu Yuan's lips and stared intently into his eyes.
Seeing the tear tracks across Qian Renxue's face, Lu Yuan's heart stirred. He took out a handkerchief with his right hand and carefully wiped away every trace of tears from her face, revealing her smooth, flawless cheeks.
"Now that you've cried enough, don't cry anymore, okay? From now on, I never want to see you shed tears again." Lu Yuan kissed Qian Renxue's cherry lips and spoke gently.
"That depends on you. If you ever treat me badly, I'll still cry. I'll cry my heart out, cry hysterically," Qian Renxue