Chapter 85 - 84: Rejection
"Wanqing."
Under Zhu Hong’s gentle call, a spotlight simultaneously fell upon Nanrong Wanqing.
With everyone’s gaze fixed on her, Zhu Hong stepped forward and walked straight towards Nanrong Wanqing. The spotlight above him followed his steps, slowly moving.
Watching Zhu Hong approaching, Ling Chen smirked. Making a deep confession in public, he really had to hand it to him. However, such sudden romance was likely irresistible to any woman. With this thought, he couldn’t help but sneak a peek at Nanrong Wanqing to see her reaction.
At this moment, hearing the footsteps behind her growing closer, Nanrong Wanqing wheeled around to face the approaching Zhu Hong.
"Wanqing..." Zhu Hong stared affectionately at the beauty before him, "I know this may be abrupt, but I can’t control my feelings for you. I just want to tell you, as long as you’re willing, I will always be by your side, to cherish you, to protect you, to prevent you from any harm."
Nanrong Wanqing looked back at him, her eyes as calm as ever, without the slightest ripple of emotion. After a moment of silence, under the anticipation of the crowd, she parted her lips and spoke softly, "Is this the surprise you prepared for me?"
Zhu Hong, with his intoxicating smile, crouched before her, his tone gentle, "Since time was limited, my preparations aren’t thoroughly comprehensive. But that’s not important. What matters most is letting you know my feelings. Wanqing, I—"
"I think you might have misunderstood. I only see you as a friend, nothing more." Nanrong Wanqing said in a light tone, as though discussing something unrelated to her.
At her response, Zhu Hong was momentarily stunned, swallowing back the words he had prepared.