Yu Meiren gazed at Xiang Yu with deep affection.
Xiang Yu, meanwhile, felt rather awkward.
What was I supposed to do in a situation like this? Maybe I should ask Uncle? Sigh, where was Uncle?
At some point, Xiang Liang had slipped away, even closing the door behind him.
It could not be denied that Xiang Yu was starting to panic.
"Lord Xiang Yu." Murmuring Xiang Yu's name softly, Yu Meiren moved closer.
Xiang Yu's legs sprang like coiled springs, and with a whoosh, he shot to his feet.
"Um, Yu? Yu Meiren, right?" Two beads of cold sweat hung on Xiang Yu's face as he took two steps back, wearing an awkward yet polite smile.
"Yes, Lord Xiang Yu. I am Yu Meiren, a spirit who found you solely in pursuit of a place to belong." Yu Meiren pressed close to Xiang Yu again.
". Y-you, listen to me first," Xiang Yu swallowed and held out a hand to stop Yu Meiren from coming any closer. He had nowhere left to retreat!
"Yes, Lord Xiang Yu, please speak. Yu is listening." Yu Meiren's pupils had turned into heart shapes, yet upon hearing Xiang Yu's words, she immediately stopped and stood properly where she was.
Xiang Yu finally breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that she was willing to listen.
"You said we met... on the western plateau, right?" Xiang Yu sighed, his gaze filled with helplessness.
"Yes, Yu will never forget that day, that day—" Yu Meiren clasped her hands to her chest, growing excited.
"Alright, alright, don't say any more! Didn't you just tell me about this? Listen until I'm finished first!" Xiang Yu panicked and hurriedly cut Yu Meiren off.
After swallowing and catching his breath, Xiang Yu continued, "Although saying this may hurt your