Ji Ruyu's words left Jun Wangchen somewhat surprised.
He had thought Ji Ruyu would choose to strike out on her own and take control of her freedom. He had never expected her to make this decision.
"Ji Ruyu, are you sure you want to follow me?"
"I'm sure!" Ji Ruyu nodded firmly, pressed her lips together, and said with earnest eyes, "You've shown me immense kindness, Mr. Jun, and treated me well. You're the only good person I've ever met in my life.
"If you hadn't shown mercy when I tried to assassinate you, I would have died. You were also the one who exposed Tian Ba's ugly true nature and healed my injuries. Your kindness deserves a lifetime of repayment."
"Well... I haven't really helped you that much. You can still give it some more thought..."
Ji Ruyu stared straight at Jun Wangchen, her voice utterly resolute. "There's no need. I've been alone and helpless since childhood, and I've never known the warmth of being cared for. Not only did you free me from Tian Ba's clutches, Mr. Jun, but you also spoke kindly to me. Meeting you was a blessing I must have earned in a past life. Please allow me to follow you for the rest of my life, until I die."
"Uh... a whole lifetime seems a little excessive. As a young woman, don't you want a family of your own? Find a boyfriend to spend your life with, have children, that sort of thing." Her words made Jun Wangchen feel quite pleased, but out of concern for Ji Ruyu, he still offered the reminder.
Ji Ruyu paused, then gave a bitter smile. "To tell you the truth, Mr. Jun, when I was still a teenage girl and hadn't become a martial artist, plenty of rich