Chapter 1374 - 1371: How Could She Refuse?
Finally, Qiao Muyun broke the silence.
"Let’s have dinner together tonight," Qiao Muyun said, his dark green icy eyes flickered over her face.
Tonight? Uh, tonight I still have to accompany Qiao Junlie to the opera... but this is Brother Qiao Muyun coming back after recovery, how can I refuse?
Seeing Zi Ruoxi hesitating to speak, he couldn’t bear to see her troubled.
"Zi Ruoxi, I was just casually suggesting, I don’t mind. If you have plans, then forget it," Qiao Muyun said calmly, his vivid eyes dimmed, for some reason he said those words, "You... don’t need to worry too much about me. I’ve gotten used to loneliness."
As soon as he said it, he regretted it.
"I’m sorry, I misspoke. Don’t misunderstand," Qiao Muyun hastily covered up, but no matter how he tried to conceal it, he couldn’t hide the desolation and disappointment in his eyes.
Zi Ruoxi looked at this handsome and clear face and realized her heart was trembling. Was it because of the sadness in his words? Why? Did she also feel sorrow, sadness? Like an instant contagion of an epidemic...
"No, Brother Qiao Muyun... don’t say that, it’s Zi Ruoxi who..." Zi Ruoxi’s tone was a bit anxious, a bit guilty, she paused, seemingly contemplating whether to say the following words. Lightly biting her lower lip, even bringing a sigh of sadness, "It’s Zi Ruoxi who let you down."
After speaking, unsurprisingly, neither of them spoke again. The air seemed to chill again.
A long time passed, no one knew how long.
"Why say let you down, it actually doesn’t exist... truly." Qiao Muyun said with a somewhat dull smile. Raising his face, directly gazing at her breathtakingly beautiful face, examining closely, but the more he looked, the more it hurt him deeply. He didn’t want to be entangled anymore, but why did it hurt again when he saw her... Alright, even if it hurts, he should smile through the pain as long as she is truly happy, it doesn’t matter what happens to him...
"Qiao Junlie..." Qiao Muyun thought of something, took a deep breath, as if to relieve inner pressure. If the love of three people leads to no result, then the one who should withdraw should be me. Moreover, there was never anything between him and her to begin with, so how can there be talk of romance or withdrawal? After a moment of reflection, he seriously asked, "Is he good to you?"
Zi Ruoxi gazed at Qiao Muyun, her big eyes unmoving, their brilliance filled with deep emotion, yet had to be restrained. The man before her, at some point in time... truly made her like him, care for him, a truth that could not be denied. But it was only a moment, too short, like the instant of a shooting star.
She contemplated for a while.
"...Very good!" Zi Ruoxi replied, very affirmatively and directly, without any hesitation. The words carried weight, not a sense of satisfaction, but a sense of resolution. After speaking, she was somewhat lost in thought, was she too heartless? But isn’t this the way to love Brother Qiao Muyun?! She knows she can’t give him anything... how can she selfishly hold onto his emotions?
"That’s good." Qiao Muyun replied. Smiling more naturally. Then hesitated what to say next. Suddenly, it seemed like they were stuck, a layer broken.
After a while, they chatted about some trivial topics. Time ticked away. Fortunately, they were no longer as tense as before. However, there was still some discomfort; this is an unhealable wound, whether or not it ever began, the scar still exists. It can’t be forgotten immediately by wanting to let go.
At the end.
Qiao Muyun awkwardly stood up and prepared to leave.
"Brother Qiao Muyun... can I still call you that?" Zi Ruoxi gently called out to stop him.
Qiao Muyun turned sideways, turning his face.
"Of course... no matter when, I will always be your Brother Qiao Muyun." A smile crossed Qiao Muyun’s stern face. Very captivating, very focused, and very enchanting.
Hearing these words, Zi Ruoxi also smiled, meeting his dark green eyes, sincere and profound emotions flowing therein. This emotion has transformed into an invincible familial love.
"No matter when, you will never be alone, nor lonely, Brother Qiao Muyun." Zi Ruoxi said slowly, her tone not lively, even somewhat plain, yet more emotional and brilliant than ever.
"..." There was no answer. Faced with Zi Ruoxi’s genuine expression of feelings, Qiao Muyun had an indescribable feeling. If earlier there was some knotted distress, then at this moment, is there some true release?
Zi Ruoxi quietly stepped forward, came in front of him, just a step apart, gently raised her arms, easily threading through the gap of his arms, embracing his waist. Her head resting on his chest, quietly leaning, without any trace of distraction or distraction. That familiar cold and clear leather coat scent...
This is how she quietly comforted him... allowing him to feel warmth and happiness under her sunshine.
"Mm." This delayed reply quietly floated in the air, surrounding their atmosphere. Zi Ruoxi heard it, she smiled, so did he. She knew he had finally let go.
After a while, Qiao Muyun released Zi Ruoxi, placing his hands on her shoulders, gazing at her, smiling.
"I’m leaving," Qiao Muyun said calmly.
"Mm." The other party responded.
As he reached the door.
"Brother Qiao Muyun..." Zi Ruoxi called to him again.
"Mm?" Qiao Muyun turned around, somewhat puzzled. The hair tail lightly swept behind his head, exuding a mature charm.
Zi Ruoxi smiled with a light heart, irresistible brilliance hanging on her face.
"Tomorrow, tomorrow night, let’s go see Aunt Yun together, don’t miss it!" Zi Ruoxi’s tone raised, with some anticipation and a hint of longing.
At the other end, the dark green eyes paused for a second.
"Okay. Don’t miss it." Qiao Muyun responded with a smile. Sometimes love doesn’t need possession. As long as she is happy, he feels joy. Love, transformed into another form of existence, isn’t that the best? For him... this is the best.
...
After Qiao Muyun left, Zi Ruoxi returned to her seat, sighed deeply, and devoted herself to work. Shortly, her focus came into play, holding a pencil, making corrections. During this time, Zhang Hua entered a few times, handing over the revised design drafts to her to further refine them.
Zhang Hua glanced at the design drafts for a while, his eyes suddenly brightened, finding they were indeed much better than his previous designs. He couldn’t help but hold more admiration for his boss in front of him. To be honest, the boss not only looks beautiful but also has a great personality.𝕗𝐫𝚎𝗲𝘄𝐞𝕓𝐧𝕠𝘃𝕖𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝚖