eurekapd Chapter 236: Strict for Confessing, Even Stricter for Resisting
Chapter 236: Strict for Confessing, Even Stricter for Resisting
On the way back to Bailu Shuanghua, Shuili broke away from Xinyang's hand and said, "Brother Xinyang, what's wrong with you today? I can walk by myself, don't pull me." Shuili looked unhappy and took heavy steps on purpose, expressing her dissatisfaction with every step.
Xinyang took two quick steps to catch up with Shuili. "If I didn't do that, would you come with me? What did Ying'er say to you just now? Tell me."
Shui Li paused after hearing this and replied stubbornly, "What do you care? I was having a great time chatting with Sister Ying'er, and she was so kind to me, telling me so many interesting stories. I hadn't heard enough, and you came in so aggressively and dragged me away. I didn't even have time to say goodbye to Sister Ying'er."
"What's this interesting thing about? Severe punishment for confessing, and even harsher punishment for resisting." Xinyang looked at Shuili with a joking expression.
Shui Li's pretty face flushed slightly, and then she glared at Xin Yang fiercely and said angrily, "Humph, I won't tell you. Who made you so fierce just now and so anxious to pull me away? I don't want to share it with you."
Xin Yang caught the subtle change in Shui Li's expression and laughed. "I told you, what attracts you? There must be something you're embarrassed to say out loud, otherwise why would you refuse to talk about it? Xiao Li, don't hide it. I promise not to laugh at you. Tell me now."
Shui Li's face turned even redder. She turned her head away and quickened her pace, muttering, "I told you I wouldn't tell you, but you still ask. It's so annoying. Don't follow me anymore."
Xin Yang chased after her relentlessly, standing in front of Shui Li and saying with a sly smile, "Oh, Xiao Li, the more you keep quiet, the more curious I get. You must be harboring a big secret, little girl. If you don't tell me, I'll have to ask your sister Ying'er."
Shui Li immediately became anxious upon hearing this. She reached out to tug at Xin Yang's clothes and said in a panic, "Don't ask Sister Ying'er. Humph, then...then I'll tell you. But you have to keep your word. Don't laugh at me or tell anyone else."
Xin Yang nodded repeatedly and said seriously, "Don't worry, I won't tell anyone, and I won't laugh at you. Just tell me. Let me hear how fast this Liyue Car King can drive."
Shuili hesitated for a moment, then blushed and whispered, "Sister Ying'er... Sister Ying'er told me those kinds of stories... those kinds of stories about pursuing a loved one. She said that in Liyue, some people would go to their loved one's window every morning and place a bouquet of dew-covered flowers, quietly expressing their feelings. Over time, the other person would always notice the sincerity. Others would personally make some exquisite little items, hiding their feelings in those little things, and give them to their loved ones. I was so engrossed in listening, I thought to myself, I wish I could have such a romantic experience in the future."
After saying that, Shuili lowered her head shyly, twisting the corner of her clothes with her fingers, not daring to look Xinyang in the eyes.
Xin Yang was stunned and looked at Shui Li in confusion. "That's it? Are you sure Ying'er only told you this? As the Liyue Chariot King, that's all she said."
Shui Li's face turned even redder. "There's something else. It's about some methods on how to quickly warm up your relationship with your sweetheart. But you interrupted me before I could hear enough."
The smile on Xinyang's face grew wider. "So, I came at the wrong time."
Shuili nodded. "It's a very bad time."
Xin Yang knocked Shui Li on the head and said, "Still talking nonsense. Is that something you should listen to? You are so young and you are not learning well."
Shuili covered her head and pouted in dissatisfaction, "Brother Xinyang, why did you hit me? I was just listening, I didn't do anything bad. Besides, I'm not a child."
Xin Yang crossed her arms, looked at the angry Shui Li, and said with a smile: "You are not young? Then let me ask you, do you have a boyfriend? Do you know what true love is?"
Shui Li was choked by Xin Yang's words, her face flushed instantly. She stammered, "No... so what if you don't have a boyfriend? If you weren't married to someone else, I would have snatched you away long ago. And why don't I understand true love? Liking someone means wanting to be good to them and wanting to be with them. How simple is that?"
After she finished speaking, Shuili realized that she had let the cat out of the bag. Her face suddenly turned even redder, and she wished she could find a hole to crawl into. Shuili turned her head away in panic, not daring to meet Xinyang's eyes. She was annoyed at herself for saying what she had been thinking.
Xinyang was shocked when he saw Shuili like this. Many thoughts flashed through his mind. He also remembered Linghua's mention that Shuili seemed to have different feelings for him. However, he didn't think deeply about it at the time, just thinking that it was just a sister's dependence on her brother. Now, it seems that it is time to come to the bottom of this matter.
Xinyang took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "Xiao Li, I know this may make you sad, but I still want to make it clear that I have always regarded you as my own sister. I already have Linghua in my heart, and our feelings are very deep. I also hope that you can slowly let go of this inappropriate relationship and find the happiness that truly belongs to you."
After hearing this, Shuili's tears welled up in her eyes. She bit her lips tightly, trying hard not to let the tears fall, and replied in a sobbing voice: "Brother Xinyang, I know how you feel about my sister-in-law. Just pretend I never said anything, okay? I was confused, I... I will never do this again. Please don't hate me, and don't drive me away, okay?" As she spoke, Shuili's body trembled slightly, and her fear of being disliked made people feel distressed.
Xinyang hurriedly took a step forward, wanting to reach out and wipe Shuili's tears to comfort her, but he pulled his hand back halfway into the air. He took a deep breath and tried to make his tone calmer: "Xiaoli, how could I hate you? I won't drive you away. Don't let go of these thoughts. It's just that you will meet someone better in the future. It's better to let go of these thoughts as soon as possible."
Shuili felt a pang of pain in her heart when she heard Xinyang's words. She held back her tears and nodded stubbornly: "I understand, Brother Xinyang, I... I will give you an explanation later. Let's go back to Bailu Shuanghua now." After that, she quickened her pace and walked forward.
Along the way, the two of them didn't say a word, only the slightly heavy footsteps echoed in the quiet road back to Bailu Shuanghua.
Soon, the outline of Bai Lu Shuang Hua gradually appeared before her eyes. Shui Li took a deep breath, tried to calm herself down, and said softly, "Brother Xin Yang, I'll explain today's events to you later. But can we still get along like before?"
Xin Yang looked at Shui Li's timid eyes, was silent for a moment, and slowly said, "Yes, no matter what happens, you will always be my sister."
When Shuili heard Xinyang's response, a complex look flashed in her eyes, a mixture of gratitude and unspeakable loss. She lowered her head slightly and said softly, "Well, Brother Xinyang, I understand. Thank you. I...I will be a good sister."
As soon as he stepped through the door, Xianyun looked at Shuili, who looked a little lonely, and felt a little puzzled: "Xiaoli, where have you been? Why do you seem so depressed?"
Shui Li's heart tightened, and she quickly forced a smile and responded, "Aunt Xianyun, it's nothing, I'm just a little tired."
Xianyun wasn't that easy to fool. He raised his eyebrows and looked back and forth between Shuili and Xinyang. "Don't lie to me, you two. Look at your faces. They all look a little strange. Are you having a quarrel?"
"No, I'm just tired. I want to take a break for the afternoon and continue working in the afternoon." Without waiting for Xianyun to speak, Shuili walked into the small room inside.
Xianyun looked at Xinyang again and said, "Tell me the truth, did you bully Xiaoli?"
Xin Yang waved his hand and said, "It's nothing, Master. Don't worry about it. It's just a small conflict. We will handle it."
Xianyun said seriously, "Xinyang, Xiaoli is thoughtful and sentimental, just like you. I don't want to see her suffer any injustice. Anyway, since you treat her as your sister, you should be more tolerant and resolve any conflicts as soon as possible."