Chapter 1810 - 1815: Me
The moment he saw Gai Xiaolian, Lin Fei was somewhat surprised, because at that moment Gai Xiaolian was adorned in a red outfit like a bride-to-be. Despite her icy demeanor, she was still incredibly beautiful and captivating.
"I thought you weren’t coming back," Gai Xiaolian said, revealing a slight smile that was both charming and alluring.
"I said I would help you, and I won’t forget my promise," Lin Fei replied.
"Is it just because of the promise? Is there nothing else?" Gai Xiaolian asked.
Upon hearing her words, Lin Fei hesitated for a moment, "Did I promise you anything else?"
At these words, Gai Xiaolian paused, then smiled bitterly, "No, I was just being sentimental."
It turns out Lin Fei had no feelings for her. Gai Xiaolian had thought... But she didn’t feel she was being sentimental after all, because she had prepared herself mentally long ago. After all, Lin Fei had promised her something, and she believed Lin Fei would remember it.
So Lin Fei’s return should be just to fulfill his promise, and Gai Xiaolian had known this in her heart for a long time.
Yet, she couldn’t help but have a tiny hope that maybe the situation was as she wished it to be, but clearly, it wasn’t.
Gai Xiaolian looked at Lin Fei and said, "Come, sit beside me."
Lin Fei hesitated for a moment but walked over and sat next to her. Looking at Gai Xiaolian’s delicate face, he said, "You are beautiful."
"Thank you for the compliment." Gai Xiaolian’s face blushed slightly, and it wasn’t the color of rouge, but genuine shyness. Her expression was very moving.
"I won’t, because I believe in your words, believe every word you say. You said you would keep your promise, so I will wait for you. Even if you don’t come, I will wait for you all my life," Gai Xiaolian said.
Hearing her words, Lin Fei felt a sharp pang in his heart as another person came to mind—a person named Mu Shanshan. Gai Xiaolian and Mu Shanshan were not the same, but their inner beliefs were strikingly similar, and Lin Fei didn’t want to disappoint such a woman.
However!
What does Gai Xiaolian matter to him? He would rather wait for tomorrow to come, so Lin Fei loosened his grip, then lowered his arm and stood up.
That’s right!
This is surely not a normal reaction!
Lin Fei looked at Gai Xiaolian in disbelief, struggling to understand why she would act this way towards him?
But Lin Fei still tried to control himself, "Why are you doing this? You know I won’t be here... staying too long!" Lin Fei wasn’t someone who could settle down because he had family and friends to find.
"So what? I said I’m willing to wait for you, wait for your return." Gai Xiaolian remained so stubborn, yet within her stubbornness lay infinite emotions. She had her own perseverance, and even if Lin Fei disappointed her, she wouldn’t have any complaints, merely holding on to the thoughts in her heart. Perhaps that’s the power of belief?
Lin Fei didn’t know what that felt like, because he didn’t have such faith in a woman. He only knew he certainly didn’t want to disappoint anyone connected to him.
It’s just that simple.
Lin Fei furrowed his brow as he saw Gai Xiaolian remain so calm.
By this moment, Lin Fei had already left the city.
Gai Xiaolian told him to do as he wished, and considering the danger, decided it was best for Lin Fei not to show up. Lin Fei agreed, so he came to the outskirts of the city, unsure of how to choose—whether to leave or stay. Lin Fei fell into a difficult choice, and finally, after looking at the city, he turned around and headed towards the depths of the forest.
He wasn’t cowardly; it was because of unavoidable reasons. He couldn’t let anything happen, and he had to ensure his own safety, as he still had others to save, brothers waiting for him, and his most beloved woman waiting for him...