Hai Xiaotang felt a little uneasy, so she purposely asked, âI just want to know if youâve rekindled your old flame for her. If so, Iâllâ¦â
âYouâll do what?â Dongfang Yu suddenly raised an eyebrow quizzically.
Hai Xiaotang felt unexpectedly guilty, but she still gathered her courage and replied, âIâll kick you out of my life!â
âYou dare!â Dongfang Yu glared abruptly, scaring Hai Xiaotang into shrinking her neck.
But on second thought, what was there to be afraid of?
âIf you really still have feelings for her, why canât I kick you out? Iâll definitely do it!â Hai Xiaotang declared fiercely, nodding her head emphatically to reinforce her statement.
She expected that her words would incense Dongfang Yu.
Unexpectedly, his face softened instantly, and he held her close, assuring her in a low voice, âDonât worry, I have no feelings for her. The dream I had was about a scene where I died.â
Hai Xiaotang paused briefly, cautiously asking, âAnd then?â
âWhen she asked me if I loved her, I told her that I never didâI only ever liked her. I also told her that the one I love is Hai Xiaotang.â
Tears welled up in Hai Xiaotangâs eyes.
At the same time, her heart filled with sweetnessâ¦
âWhy didnât you tell her that you liked her? Maybe she would have saved both of you.â
âShe wouldnât!â Dongfang Yu dismissed instantly, holding her body tighter, âShe only wanted to see me beg her, because she resents me falling in love with you.â
A flicker of uncertainty crossed Hai Xiaotangâs eyes, but she couldnât resist asking, âDongfang Yu, Iâm only saying âifâ. If in the previous life, she did no wrong, would you still have liked her in this life?â
Dongfang Yu suddenly nipped at her shoulder.
Although his bite wasnât hard, Hai Xiaotang yelped in pain, âWhat are you doing?â
Dongfang Yu snorted coldly, âNaturally, Iâm punishing you for asking such a question! I didnât like her in the previous life, much less in this one!â
âBut didnât you think she was quite goodâ¦â Hai Xiaotang mumbled in retort.
Dongfang Yu suddenly wished he could strangle his past self.
How was he so blind to have taken a liking to Lin Xinxin?
Yes, she was accomplished, but she was also utterly malicious!
âNo matter how excellent she is, in my eyes now, youâre the best woman.â Dongfang Yu pushed her away slightly and said seriously.
Hai Xiaotang couldnât help but show a hint of a shy smile, âAm I really that good? Donât you think Iâm useless and too willful?â
Dongfang Yu affectionately ruffled her hair, speaking tenderly, âBut youâre the only woman who truly loves me. No other woman would love me as much as you do. So, I donât care how many flaws you have or what youâre like, it doesnât bother me at all.â
Hai Xiaotang was taken aback, âYou donât care at all?â
âYes, anything that belongs to Hai Xiaotang, I like it all.â
Hai Xiaotang felt her heart sink, overwhelmed by the emotions welling up inside her.
She dreamily gazed at Dongfang Yuâs handsome face, unable to suppress the sweet joy bubbling within her.
Then, brimming with happiness and excitement, she too wanted to express her feelings for him.
âDongfang Yu, actually Iâ¦â
âGroanâââ
But just at that moment, an out-of-place sound suddenly rang out, interrupting her speech.
No, not just one soundâthere were several!
They sounded consecutively, making it impossible to ignore.
Hai Xiaotangâs stomach was announcing its emptiness!
Dongfang Yu was temporarily stunned, then asked with concern, âWhen was the last time you ate? If you were hungry, why didnât you say so earlier?â
âI forgotâ¦â was Hai Xiaotangâs reply.