Ling Qianyue's heart tightened. Although he had vaguely sensed the meaning behind Zhu Zhuqing's words and had made some mental preparations, wasn't this confrontation happening a little too soon?
She had gone to see Qian Renxue.
What on earth had the two of them talked about all afternoon? Couldn't they at least give him some warning first?
Handling things like this made it very difficult for him.
Still, Ling Qianyue was a sharp-minded person. He quickly adjusted his attitude and admitted openly, "I do."
"Hmph~"
Zhu Zhuqing gave a soft snort, though the corners of her lips could not help but curl upward. Her teeth, which had been gently nibbling and rubbing his earlobe, quietly applied a little force, leaving a faint mark there.
Ling Qianyue felt a slight sting but showed no reaction.
"I thought you'd try to deny it," Zhu Zhuqing said softly. "I didn't expect you to admit it so readily."
She wrapped her arms around Ling Qianyue and leaned against his back.
In a low voice, she said, "Though I'd like to keep you all to myself, I don't want to become a burden that restrains you. If you truly like her, I won't stop you."
Warmth filled Ling Qianyue's heart. He turned around and looked seriously into Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. "You don't blame me?"
"Blame you?" Zhu Zhuqing's lips curved as she blinked. "Should I be getting teary-eyed now, so you'll feel guilty?"
Zhu Zhuqing's words made Ling Qianyue laugh. "That won't be necessary."
Zhu Zhuqing huffed. "Don't think I'm still the Zhu Zhuqing you first met. We've been together for so long; we already understand and trust each other. I know what kind of person you are, and I know your attitude toward love.
Otherwise, I wouldn't have gone to speak with Sister Yun