How to Confuse the Answer Elegantly and Like a Bastard

"I never expected you to come."

While some people were eager to escape this place, Lin Qi did not expect that Sai Weiruila would come here.

In fact, his relationship with Sai Weiruila was more like a normal relationship, and it didn't involve much of the usual stuff between a man and a woman.

Sometimes being too handsome can be a problem, as it always attracts attention. When he and Sai Weiruila left the main building, he noticed a somewhat resentful expression on Penny's face.

Penny knew very well about Sai Weiruila's identity and background. She also knew that unless Lin Qi did everything in his power to protect her, the other party could destroy her with just one phone call, or even without making a call, simply by expressing his dissatisfaction with her in some public place.

She will soon be abandoned by the entertainment industry, since everyone in this industry is living off the charity of capitalists, and many of these capitalists have to live at the mercy of Wo Delike.

So even though she had already made her decision, she could only stand helplessly behind the gauze curtains swaying in the evening breeze, watching Lin Qi and Sai Weiruila stroll in the garden under the romantic moonlight.

Lin Qi was surprised that Sai Weiruila would come, and neither was Penny.

While accompanying Lin Qi on a aimless stroll, Sai Weiruila kicked a small flower that had grown on the lawn. In fact, there wouldn't be any wildflowers on a proper lawn; this was specially made for the Provincial Governor's Residence and some high-end gardens.

There is a local company that specializes in providing this kind of lawn, which mimics the natural environment, for hotels here and others. Every so often, there are small pink, yellow, or white flowers scattered on the lush green lawn. They are about the size of an adult male's thumb and add a touch of nature to the lawn, making it less "plain".

The little flower bud hadn't even had a chance to fully unfold before it was kicked away by more than half of its body. If it could speak, it would surely have greeted Sai Weiruila and her family, but it couldn't.

The girl had her hands behind her back, her steps were light, and the smile on her face was almost impossible to hide. "I don't know, when I saw you and that..." She turned her head to look at Lin Qi, Lin Qi said Penny's name.

Whether he says it or not makes no difference, because with Sai Weiruila's power, she only needs one phone call to know information about Penny's entire family and even her ancestors for eight generations.

"Yes, Penny, I was really upset when I saw the...rumors between you two in the newspapers," she said, her eyes glistening with a kind of moisture in the soft moonlight. "I think I might have fallen for you."

She stopped, her face flushed, and looked at Lin Qi. She touched her cheek and asked, "Is my face very red?"

The pure white moonlight was as warm and gentle as jade, unlike the dazzling sunlight of daytime. It fell on the girl's face, making her flawless appearance even more beautiful than during the day.

It added a touch of gentle subtlety, a touch of mysterious unknown, a touch of lively vibrancy, and with that breathtaking red crispness, Lin Qi nodded honestly.

"This is the first time I've ever confessed my feelings to someone. My father never gave me this opportunity before. This is my first time, and I've never had this experience before. Will I look awkward like this?"

She suddenly felt a little anxious. "I rushed over here and confessed my feelings to you. There was no band or violinist, no choir with candles, no blessings from friends, and it wasn't romantic enough. There wasn't even the right atmosphere..." She smiled awkwardly as she spoke. "Today is also your birthday."

This might be... a rich person's way of confessing their love. Sai Weiruila's understanding of "confession" comes from her friends.

Those people would use staggering amounts of money to create a romantic atmosphere that would almost take your breath away. Lin Qi noticed that she wasn't talking about a violinist, but a violinist. Although both types of people play the violin, the former might be able to play a piece for five dollars, while the latter might not be able to impress even five thousand dollars.

Lin Qi smiled, but instead of answering the question, he asked another one, "Why do you like me?"

He didn't think that Sai Weiruila was attracted to him because of his looks. For a girl from a family like his, it's no exaggeration to say that looks might win her some favor, but not love. Lin Qi was very curious: could someone see through his excellent appearance to his even more excellent inner qualities?

Sai Weiruila's face turned even redder. She didn't answer, but simply took another step, thus avoiding the question.

She would never forget that afternoon when dust danced in the sunlight, and her idolized father, Wo Delike, listened intently, leaning slightly forward with an exceptionally focused expression. Lin Qi spoke eloquently in front of him, her presence and demeanor in no way inferior.

She was too embarrassed to say, so she simply didn't answer.

The two walked a little further before a wall of vegetation, taller than a person, blocked their path. If they went any further, they would leave the Provincial Governor's Garden. The outside world and the world here were two completely different worlds.

The girl seemed to have thought of something, and she asked softly, "Would you accept my confession?"

"I don't know," Lin Qi shook his head. "I haven't thought about these things yet. We are still young and have a lot to do. Actually, we are not ready to face anything."

"Can you imagine yourself soon sporting a huge belly, your figure severely out of shape, spending every day with endless morning sickness and desperately trying to stuff something into your stomach?"

"Then the child will become another headache for you. You may think that a nanny or someone else can help you, but have you ever thought about it? A mother's love is irreplaceable by a nanny, and in the end, you will still have to take care of the child."

"Household chores can exhaust you..."

Lin Qi stopped in his tracks. "But back then, we were still very young. Getting married too early is not fair to people like us, nor is it a good thing. Life will eventually make us despair."

"A child who always cries over the smallest things, a husband who can't understand you, and yourself whom you don't even understand..."

"Give us some more time, we can start by being good friends!"

The girl looked a little disappointed; this wasn't what she had imagined. However, she quickly cheered up and asked a question, "The newspaper reported that you and..."

"Penny ..." Clearly, Sai Weiruila had forgotten the name, so Lin Qi reminded her again.

"Yes, is the rumor about you and Penny true?"

Lin Qi nodded again, admitting it without hesitation, and without the slightest hint of guilt or unease. "Sai Weiruila, you should know me, or you should know yourself, or Wo Delike."

"We are not pursuing simple lust, but something that transcends material things. These ordinary things may occasionally attract my attention, but they will not make me stop for those vulgar things."

"In literary terms, what I'm seeking is a spiritual companion, a safe haven that can relax my soul..." He paused, clearly thinking of someone, "... Penny, who is currently troubling you, is more like an itch."

"When you feel itchy, scratching it will make you feel comfortable, but when you don't feel itchy, scratching it will only make you feel uncomfortable, or even painful."

"I might be distracted by the scenery for a moment, but I will eventually 'go home'!" As they walked, they were almost at the Provincial Governor's house. Lin Qi smiled and said, "I won't treat you the way I treat ordinary girls. That wouldn't be fair to you. You're different from others!"

There's no doubt that Lin Qi is a jerk, and he's also very good with words.

This is an innate ability, a talent, a potential that allows him to make simple and unadorned words shine.

The girl's expression was different from before; something sparkled in her eyes. She felt that what Lin Qi said was very true, very pleasant to hear, and more like a modern poem, full of aesthetic beauty.

She was also asking herself, would she become Lin Qi's safe haven?

Lin Qi stopped and looked at the girl. He reached out, slowly reaching out, and his palm nestled between the girl's hair and neck, covering her slightly flushed cheeks. A pure smile appeared on his face. "However, I am still very grateful that you like me. This is the best gift I have received this year."

He moved closer to the girl and gently touched her forehead with his lips. "I'm so happy..."

A few seconds later, he took a step back and continued walking side by side with the girl toward the house, saying as they walked, "This place will get chaotic in a while, and some very dangerous things will happen. I hope you can go back."

"What happened?" The girl's attention began to shift as she followed Lin Qi's words.

Lin Qi's expression was normal, with a hint of arrogance in his eyes. He looked up at the moon with a half-smile and said, "An awakening about the future is dangerous. You know there's an irreconcilable conflict between the locals and people like us..."

Sai Weiruila nodded. She wasn't particularly interested in that, but having been born into such a family, she had long since learned, under Wo Delike's tutelage, to read newspapers every day and to analyze the hidden content behind some news stories.

She could understand what Lin Qi was saying; ultimately, it all revolved around the conflict between wealth and power.

However, it was clear that their attention was not on the same thing. "Are you concerned about me?"

Lin Qi thought for a moment and decided to accept this statement, "Yes, I care about you."

"So, I hope you won't be in danger!"