"Am I really that foolish?" This thought suddenly surfaced in Qian Renxue's mind.
Alarm bells rang in her heart. She had originally intended to advance step by step according to her plan, but now it seemed she had miscalculated many things.
Her thoughts were in disarray. She had not expected Zhu Zhuqing to not only see through her scheme, but to take the initiative and directly lay bare the relationship between them.
Qian Renxue was caught somewhat off guard. The countermeasures she had prepared now seemed so pale and powerless.
Sincerity was the most powerful killing move.
The annoyance in her eyes flashed away, but a smile soon curled onto her lips.
Since there was no point in keeping up the act, she might as well stop pretending altogether and lay everything on the table.
"You're right. Zhuqing, you truly are exceptionally clever," Qian Renxue said with a soft laugh, her tone carrying a measure of appreciation and relief. "Indeed, perhaps I had made things too complicated before. When it comes to love, being straightforward may be the best approach."
"I like him, and he likes me," Qian Renxue said calmly.
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "I know that, but it isn't enough."
"Zhuqing, you should know the situation you're in. You fled from Star Luo, and that alone means you have always been living under a hidden threat.
"Although Senior Poison Douluo is protecting you, from the perspective of an entire nation, a single Titled Douluo is still somewhat insignificant.
"Poison Douluo cannot shield you from wind and rain forever.
"You are now one of the contenders for this generation's imperial heir. That fact cannot be changed.
"Although the Star Luo Empire has yet to come after you, who can say what the future holds?"
Zhu Zhuqing stared at