"Nothing!"
Meng Hongchen did not turn around. She hugged her knees and gazed at Blue Silver Valley, uncertainty on her face.
She was wondering whether to return to Bright City.
Leaving on her own was one thing, but Shrek and the Sun Moon Empire were potential enemies. If she went back now, she might cause trouble for her grandfather and Jiang Yi.
Maybe I should just send a letter. I can sneak a look at Grandpa and my brother from a distance, so I won't drag the family into this.
As the thought took shape, her brow eased. She was about to speak when Jiang Yi covered her lips with his hand.
"Don't overthink it! I'm here. You can go wherever you want!"
Jiang Yi hugged her from behind and rested his chin on her shoulder.
They knew each other well enough to read the smallest gesture. He had seen what was worrying her at a glance.
But her worry was unnecessary. If he had not wanted to leave the continent a villain to make his own image shine brighter, he would have crushed the Holy Spirit Cult and the Sun Moon Empire single-handedly.
"Jiang Yi..."
Meng Hongchen froze. The confidence on his face left her staring at him, utterly smitten.
A confident man was handsome. A successful man who cared so deeply about her? She felt it had all been worth it.
The young lady ran away from home and finally found her rising hero... Sob, Jiang Yi and I make such a good couple!
Miss Meng was so moved she could hardly contain herself, already lost in her own romantic fantasy.
"Mm-hmm! We'll go back together!"
Meng Hongchen nodded firmly and took Jiang Yi's hand, determination filling her face.
She would go back and persuade her grandfather to