Chapter 94

"It doesn't matter if you're not interested in Guinevere, you can be interested in me too!!!" Merlin stared intently at Bai Jun, her eyes reflecting the wonderful life beckoning to her.

"What the hell are you idiots spouting?!" Guinaifen screamed in utter shame.

Sushang looked up blankly, not knowing what had happened, then lowered her head again to continue eating the food Bai Jun had prepared (without showing any concern).

Bai Jun: "..."

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Chapter 123 A Letter of Falling in Love (5k)

Before we knew it, a full moon had replaced the twilight in the sky. Perhaps it was the rain last night, but the sky was exceptionally bright tonight, with faint clouds drifting by, turning the whole street a pale blue color.

Even if it's hard to say goodbye, the dinner, which had already ended, was time to depart.

"Is big brother leaving already? Let's play here a little longer!" This was the children's plea.

"Bai Jun! Please reconsider my Guinevere!!!" This was Lancelot's request.

"Mr. Bai Jun, please consider this your second home from now on. You can come whenever you want; this place is always open to you!!!" Bedivere's reply was fairly normal.

"Boss, no, brother-in-law, don't go! Please stay here tonight! You're the light of our family! If you think there's not enough space at home, I can move out. I can even sleep under a small blanket under a bridge for the night!!!" This was Merlin's strange cry.

"Stop making so much noise! Stop causing trouble here. I'll take care of Bai Jun. You all get back!!!"

With a bang, the door slammed shut, and Guinaifen, both embarrassed and annoyed, blocked them from entering the house, trying to stop their strange remarks. However, the thin wall seemed to have no effect whatsoever, and the sounds coming from inside made Bai Jun feel embarrassed, and made Guinaifen blush even more.

In the end, Guinaifen simply gave up and abandoned all struggle, revealing an expression of utter despair.

"I'm sorry, Bai Jun... I apologize for showing you such a rude side of my family. If it has caused you any inconvenience, please allow me to apologize on their behalf."

Guinaifen's fingers unconsciously twirled her long hair, her expression revealing undisguised embarrassment. Her fair face was flushed with a blush that rivaled the vibrancy of her long hair; if there were a crack in the ground, she would probably crawl into it without hesitation.

"No, that's not true. I didn't find your brothers and sisters rude at all. On the contrary, I really like their personalities, that unpretentious purity, which is as rare as the most precious gems..."

Bai Jun shook his head, his clear blue eyes revealing no trace of lying. Then, he pressed his thumb to his lips, as if to emphasize his point, and said, "Uh, I might have used a strange adjective, but I'm telling the truth, I'm not joking, okay?"

"No! No way! I... I believe you, Bai Jun! Thank you for saying that. Those idiots would be so happy to hear that..."

Without lies or flattery, Guinaifen's heart pounded as she heard Bai Jun earnestly praise her family. A sense of inexplicable satisfaction and joy filled her heart. Perhaps even Guinaifen herself didn't realize that her shy face was gradually replaced by a gentle smile.

Family has always been the softest spot in Guinaifen's heart. She is truly happy to hear people praise them, a feeling that comes from the bottom of her heart.

"I'm truly grateful for Guinaifen's hospitality this time. This meal at the stove-lighting ceremony was probably the most enjoyable I've ever had. If there's a chance, let's have another meal together next time, and of course, it'll be on me."

The street was dimly lit, and the gentle moonlight that fell on it vaguely illuminated Bai Jun's face with a faint smile. This scene, like something out of a movie, made Guinaifen's heart pound, and even Sushang, who was standing next to her, stared blankly.

There wasn't even a hint of "maybe." Bai Jun's looks and charm were absolutely overwhelming. The more you interacted with him, the more deeply this would be etched in your mind. Perhaps it could be described as a certain quality, but there was no denying that Bai Jun was truly charming.

Sushang and Guinaifen stared blankly at Bai Jun for a long time, until Bai Jun coughed a few times in confusion, and only then did the two belatedly look away.

"If you have any questions about my suggestion, you can say so right away. There's no need to keep staring at me like this. It's making me a little embarrassed..."

"That's not true at all!"

The two men, in different tones, firmly denied Bai Jun's confusion.

"That would be wonderful... Oh dear, it's already this late, I should probably go."

Bai Jun glanced down at Jade Omen. It was exactly 8:30 PM, almost time for the Ten Lords Bureau to start work. Bai Jun was going to find Hanya, so after hastily ending the conversation, he headed towards the street.

Sushang happened to be able to walk a short distance alongside Bai Jun, so she quickly followed. Guinaifen followed behind the two of them for quite a distance before reluctantly turning back.

As night fell, the streetlights cast a soft glow, which, together with the cool moonlight, enveloped this usually bustling street in a gentle, filtered light.

Bai Jun and Sushang walked along the sidewalk in the darkness.

The streets were no longer bustling with traffic, nor with crowds and lively noise. The moonlight enveloped everything, and the surroundings were extremely quiet. With his enhanced senses, Bai Jun could now hear not only the gazes of others but also the sounds of playful chatter from nearby houses.

It could be called the privilege of the strong, but Bai Jun felt it was more of a drawback. Living in human society, or rather, following past habits, he preferred to be like an ordinary person, so he often deliberately suppressed the superhuman phenomena brought about by his physical abilities.

For example, Bai Jun could completely ignore the impact of behaviors such as eating, sleeping, and bathing, but he still chose to live his life as usual.

However, no matter how much he tried to suppress it, with the power of Emanator, Bai Jun was practically different from the concept of a human. For example, he could hear even the slightest breathing and heartbeat of Bai Jun next to Sushang.

During the day there were other noises around, but at night, the neighborhood became so quiet that only Sushang's heartbeat could be heard.

Feeling somewhat troubled, Bai Jun could only try to avoid paying attention to Sushang until he could get used to this strange feeling.

However, Sushang still keenly sensed this subtle distance. She didn't know why Bai Jun suddenly distanced himself from her, and for a moment she panicked, subconsciously thinking that she had done something to displease Bai Jun.

Strangely enough, she didn't really know why she felt so flustered and her hands and feet were cold. What exactly was Bai Jun's identity to her?

Sushang couldn't find the answer, and her heart became even more chaotic.

Just then, upon closer inspection, a green leaf drifted down in front of Sushang's eyes.

The green veins of the leaves subtly conveyed a sense of attachment to the tree. The newly fallen leaves tumbled in the cool breeze, flowing intermittently to a corner by the roadside, stirring up wisps of dust that misted a small patch of gray wall.

A sudden impulse arose in Sushang's heart.

Perhaps it was a spur-of-the-moment decision, or perhaps it stemmed from some deep-seated impulse. She bit her thin lips, and with a slightly trembling hand, tentatively touched the back of Bai Jun's hand. She secretly observed his expression out of the corner of her eye, and seeing that he did not resist too much, she took a deep breath and gently grasped his fingertips.

Bai Jun had already noticed her unusual behavior and wanted to ask her what was wrong, but when her slightly cold, trembling little hand gently grasped his fingertips, he suddenly fell silent.

A young girl's mind is always in a whirl. Bai Jun may be a little slow to notice these things, but even so, he can still sense that Sushang is very wavering at this moment.

So he didn't say much and let Sushang be happy.

Sushang felt Bai Jun's hand stiffen for a moment, then slowly relax, without pulling away from her outstretched hand.

This was like the best comfort to Sushang's chaotic heart. Her panicked and nervous emotions gradually calmed down. Her small hand, which had only been holding Bai Jun's fingertips, moved up a little and gently grasped his strong and warm palm.

I always feel that Bai Jun's hands are so warm...

With a tender and delicate heart, Sushang tried desperately to purse her lips to suppress the upturned corners of her mouth, but the joy in her eyes still couldn't help but show, blushing her lovely cheeks.

Even though they kept hoping that "if this time could be extended a little longer," their journey together ended at a crossroads. Sushang lowered her head, her once bright eyes drooping, her lips pursed, and she hesitated to let go of Bai Jun's hand.

Bai Jun neither urged her nor asked any questions. He smiled and reached out to pinch the girl's dejected face, then tugged at the corner of her mouth, forcing her to smile.

"Why are you being so gentle today... Didn't you used to dislike me?" Sushang muttered softly, without pulling her fingers away from his.

This must be Sushang's biggest question today.

She couldn't understand why Bai Jun had become so gentle, so... so... attractive after he came back.

Is this some kind of conspiracy? I won't fall for it! But... but if it's Bai Jun, even if I did fall for it, it doesn't seem like I'd lose much, right?

"I've never disliked you. As for being gentle... that's so cheesy. It must just be your imagination, right?" Bai Jun chuckled, took a piece of candy from his pocket, and offered it to Sushang's mouth like a child.

She didn't resist at all and obediently opened her mouth to eat the candy that was offered to her.

"So sweet... Hmph, but I'm not a child anymore. Bai Jun, you're not allowed to fool me with candy anymore! Goodbye! I'm going back to sleep!"

Sushang suddenly released Bai Jun's hand, her beautiful face regaining its usual liveliness and cheerfulness. She turned and left gracefully, perhaps unaware that her pale golden eyes held an unknown satisfaction.

"Honestly, I don't know where this anxious personality comes from. Your father and mother are both very calm and composed."

Bai Jun watched her flustered figure disappear, shook his head with a heavy heart, and suddenly chuckled softly, "But it's fine this way too. Goodnight, sweet dreams."

Her mother always said that men were all harmful monsters, and although she didn't understand, Sushang still kept it in mind.

There was always a vast distance between hearing and understanding, like an insurmountable chasm. Sushang had never thought much of it before, but since returning home, she had noticed something strange.

Logically, she should have been able to fall into a peaceful sleep as soon as she lay down at night, but to her surprise, she found it difficult to close her eyes that night. She felt that her thumb and second finger were a little strange, as if they were smoother than usual. She didn't know if there was something slippery stuck to her fingertips from Bai Jun's hands, or if her fingers had become slippery from being rubbed against Bai Jun's hands.

She stared blankly at the hand she had just held with Bai Jun, a faint pink blush rising on her fair skin, feeling inexplicably lightheaded.

"Aww~ He's so handsome, so gentle, so considerate! His hands are so warm, and he smells amazing! I want to hold his hand and jump into his arms..."

After taking a shower and lying in bed, Sushang's mind was filled with Bai Jun's image. She blushed with embarrassment and rolled around on the bed, covering her head, until she had made a mess of the sheets.

As if trying to expel this burning emotion from her body, Sushang slapped her hot cheeks hard, then sat up, ran to her desk, turned on the lamp, and began writing a letter to her mother.

Dear Mother and Father:

"I wonder if you two have been well? At your request, I have been traveling with the Luofu Cloud Cavalry for some time, gaining experience in various battles. I would like to share some of my achievements with you both!"

"In my opinion, the most important thing recently is that Sushang has made a close friend!"

"Our first encounter was when I first arrived in Luofu. He helped me avoid falling into the Starskiff Haven, and later he took me to see all the different parts of Luofu. He was truly a model of chivalry! As instructed by Sushang two, I practiced swordsmanship every day and felt I had made great progress, all thanks to his help! His swordsmanship and physical skills are incredibly strong, I feel he's even stronger than my mother. He guides and teaches me every day, and he's incredibly gentle!"

"Not only is he gentle, but he's also incredibly handsome, has big hands, cooks exceptionally well, has a very kind personality, and so on..."

"In short, if I can find some time to go home and demonstrate for you both, I'm sure you'll be pleased with my progress!"

"I recall when we set off, you both told Sushang to focus on training with the army and not to be impulsive. Now, my daughter has experienced a lot and is gradually maturing. Although she still has shortcomings, Sushang is capable of standing on her own! Please don't worry about her!"

"Oh, right, that person's name is Bai Jun. He also worked at Yaoqing for a while before!"

As this long message was transmitted via the Luofu flagship to the Yaoqing flagship far away, Su Yi, who was sitting alone in her study reading, soon heard hurried footsteps outside the door. A gentle man who looked seven parts like Su Sushang pushed open the door and entered, holding Jade Omen, his tone filled with excitement.

"Su Yi! Guess who sent the message?"

"News about Sushang?"

The beautiful woman in a pure white nightgown slowly closed the book, a faint smile on her face. After all, she should know who it was that made her husband so flustered.

"You're quite perceptive. Here, take a look for yourself; it's quite interesting."

Su Yi reached out and took the Jade Omen that her husband handed her, both amused and exasperated, and began to read it carefully while reading Sushang's letter.

Her writing skills have improved considerably, and most importantly, she makes far fewer spelling mistakes than before.

However, the more she read, the more something felt off. Then, because Su Yi was reading too fast, by the time she realized what she was reading, it was already too late.

Receiving a letter from her beloved daughter, seeing how quickly she adapted to her new environment and how much she had grown—all these things brought her joy and comfort—yet why did her heart bleed subtly?

"That silly girl, Sushang, is completely in love..."

Su Yi had anticipated all sorts of scenarios, such as not being able to adapt to the new environment, having conflicts with others, and not being able to break through in her swordsmanship... She had even considered the worst-case scenario of suffering an irreparable blow to her heart. But what she never expected was that Sushang would be so quickly bewitched by some random wild man.

This made Su Yi, a mother, sigh sadly.

"Su Yi, it seems you're focusing on the wrong thing," her husband said, suppressing a laugh. "Take another look at what Sushang said about that person's name."

"Hmm? What's Bai Jun name again...? That sounds familiar... Wait, could it be that Bai Jun?!"

Su Yi's eyes widened in surprise. She did Remembrance a boy named Bai Jun, but her attention had been focused on Sushang's love life. Only now did she meet her husband's confident gaze, and she could read the emotion in his eyes, "Yes, just as you imagined."

"My God, this is just too much of a coincidence..."

Su Yi leaned back in her chair, covering her forehead with a mixture of laughter and tears, lamenting the capriciousness of fate.

"If it's that child, then I can rest assured. Anyway, I was going to give Sushang Chang to him in the first place... But if I remember correctly, General, you should be going to Luofu soon, right?"

"Yes, the general and Jiaoqiu will probably be going to Luofu soon, probably for that reason."

Seeing her husband shrug helplessly, Su Yi finally couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle, "I hope Sushang is alright. As for whether she can compete with the general, that's entirely up to her own fate."

Finally, Su Yi picked up the Jade Omen and sent a cheering emoji to her daughter.

"Qin Su Yi: o(*￣▽￣*)ブ"

"Sushang's only account: o(*￣▽￣*)ブ"

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