If Fu Nantian wanted to ask Chen Shi'an to accept Fu Yingying, then, in Chen Shi'an's eyes, that request would be a little excessive.
However, he had clearly misunderstood Fu Nantian.
Fu Nantian's voice was low. "Young friend Chen, Yingying has suffered far too much over the years, and I was the root of it all. I let her down.
"I hope that when you reject her in the future, you will be as gentle as possible with your words. Please don't hurt her."
With that, he once again cupped his hands and bowed deeply to Chen Shi'an, his face bitter, tears faintly glistening in his eyes.
Chen Shi'an felt ashamed. After a brief hesitation, he said quietly, "City Lord Fu, you may be worrying a little too much about this.
"Miss Fu does indeed regard me with particular favor, but it may not necessarily mean she is deeply in love with me.
"I rescued her from suffering, and we traveled together for over half a month. It is only natural that she would have special feelings for me.
"It is quite possible that, as time passes and she meets more people, her feelings for me will fade.
"Besides, although you are moving to the Outer City, that does not mean Miss Fu will have more opportunities to see me."
Hearing this, Fu Nantian's expression eased slightly. He said softly, "You make a fair point, young friend Chen. If possible, once you return to Windrise Stronghold, please do not give my daughter any further opportunities to see you."
Chen Shi'an waved a hand. "City Lord Fu, there is really no need to worry so much. Miss Fu's past predicament arose from natural calamity and human wrongdoing. It was not something she could change through her own will. She was the