Chapter 115: Chapter 115: A Sense of Déjà Vu
In the lush forest, the night wind gently brushed through the leaves, lifting the male’s light strands of hair, provoking a slight itch.
But Yining was unaware, simply gazing quietly at Wen Shu, whose beautiful face was reflected in his light brown eyes, as if he wanted to imprint her image deeply into his heart.
Detecting the sadness in his eyes, Wen Shu’s brow furrowed slightly and she asked in confusion, "What happened?"
She unconsciously softened her tone.
Yining’s brow moved slightly, only feeling that her soft voice, like a gentle white feather, silently fell onto his trembling heart.
"Wen Shu, I..."
Thinking of what to say, his heart suddenly tightened, his cool eyebrows lowered, and he quietly clenched his sleeve.
"I am going back to the Royal City."
His hoarse voice revealed a hint of complex sadness, yet his gaze lingered longingly on the side of Wen Shu’s face.
Upon hearing this, Wen Shu was stunned, a flash of surprise in her eyes.
Going back now?
In the original work, he stayed with Bai Qiao in the main city for quite a while; why leave suddenly?
Moreover, everything is on the relatively correct track now, won’t his departure affect it?
Seeing her confusion, Yining stepped closer, a strained smile tugging at his lips, "Recently, too much has happened in Beast City, and my father needs my assistance, I must go back..."
He opened his lips but hesitated to speak further.
Seeing his troubled expression, Wen Shu tactfully changed the subject, "I see, it’s a pity you’ve helped me so many times and I haven’t had a chance to repay you."
His departure could confirm something she had suspected for a long time.
It’s just that, after this, they might never meet again.
Wen Shu lowered her long lashes and smiled somewhat regretfully, "If there is another chance to meet, if you need any help, feel free to come to me..."
As she spoke, she tilted her face slightly upward, but unexpectedly a broad shadow covered her view. He held her waist, pulling her into a warm and firm embrace.
Her cheek buried into the male’s sturdy chest, the familiar fresh scent enveloped her nose dominantly.
Wen Shu was momentarily stunned, wanting to break free, but the male’s slightly trembling voice sounded low beside her ear.
"Wen Shu, I will find a way to change your destiny..."
Hearing his words clearly, Wen Shu’s pupils trembled, her movements to push him away halting abruptly.
But before she could question, Yining’s soft lips slowly approached her ear, murmuring softly, "Bernado told me, all of this is unfair to you."
Hearing his gentle and powerful comfort, Wen Shu’s heart tightened.
She turned her face slightly, and upon seeing his earnest light-colored eyes beneath his snow-white lashes, a sourness quietly surged in her nose.
Is he standing up for her?
Though she didn’t know what Bernado had said, she would always remember Yining’s intention.
Her throat felt a bit dry, and a sincere smile tugged at her lips, "Thank you, Yining."
The female’s choked voice reached his ears.
Panic flashed in Yining’s eyes, he released his arms, wanting to touch her face, but when he met her grateful gaze, he turned in another direction.
"I will come back for you soon, wait for me."
His large hand held Wen Shu’s shoulder tightly, a trace of unwavering determination passing through his light eyes.
This familiar look made Wen Shu feel surprised.
Every time those males were about to do something foolish, their gaze was always this determined and resolute!
What was Yining planning to do, and how did he intend to help her?
Even more confusing, he was clearly the male lead, and they had only met a few times, why was he willing to go this far for her?
Wen Shu looked into his eyes, filled with confusion, bluntly asking, "Yining, we haven’t interacted much, what do you like about me?"
Being stared at by her probing gaze, Yining was also stunned.
What does he like about the female?
His pale eyes trembled slightly, recalling the day he first met Wen Shu.
At the dark alley entrance, he only glanced inadvertently but couldn’t look away again.
That heart-throbbing, strangely familiar feeling, as if he had waited for her for a long time...
And this wonderful feeling grew deeper with their interactions.
Immersed in memories, his gaze traced over her gentle brows and eyes, his expression dazedly murmuring, "Wen Shu, have we met before?"
Seeing Yining’s serious face saying such a clichéd line, Wen Shu was dumbfounded.
But she still carefully examined the male’s superior features, and the conclusion was obvious.
She gently shook her head, but Yining wasn’t disappointed, instead chuckling lightly in a teasing manner, "Perhaps, it was in a dream."
Under the white moonlight, his hair gently trembled, his handsome face suffused with a smile dispelling the cold aloofness, making him extraordinarily captivating.
Watching this scene, Wen Shu slowed her breathing.
The slight forest noise fell into silence, only her heartbeat under her palm grew clearer with time.
Yining lowered his gaze towards her and was caught off guard when he met those eyes that ensnared his soul, causing his heart to skip a beat.
He held his breath silently, his slender fair fingers slowly brushed past her cheek.
The delicate touch clung to his fingertips, his breath hurried for a few seconds; at this moment, an elderly call came from behind.
"Yining, we should go!"
The beautiful tranquility was suddenly broken.
Wen Shu instantly regained her senses, yet Yining still held her waist tightly, his eyes filled with reluctance.
He opened his lips, wanting to say more, but was interrupted by Priest Bona’s anxious urging, "A few days from now, the Beast City will become lively, and if we wait a few months, it won’t be accessible!"
Yining furrowed his brow, yet did not turn back. He gazed at Wen Shu, his eyes full of scattered light, his tone urgent, "No matter what happens, delay as much as possible, you must wait for me."
After speaking, he turned to leave.
Watching his departing figure filled with longing, Wen Shu’s mood was complex, and before she withdrew her gaze,
the male’s tall figure suddenly returned hurriedly.
The moonlight above was completely blocked, then the male cupped her cheeks and bestowed a reverent light kiss.
Yining’s eyes were tightly shut at close range, his long lashes trembled gently, and Wen Shu’s heart stilled, forgotten how to breathe in surprise.
By the time she regained her senses, the softness pressed against her lips had already withdrawn swiftly.
That slender figure vanished in the blink of an eye, leaving only a whisper scattered by the wind.
"Wait for me."
The night grew darker, and Wen Shu remained in place for a long while.
Until her heartbeat calmed down, she touched her lips and looked up at the bright crescent moon.
There were no eerie clouds or heavy snow.
She withdrew her gaze and walked slowly towards the group.
As expected, Yining’s influence on the female lead’s fate was minimal, so it wouldn’t cause a snowstorm.
Thinking of this, Wen Shu relaxed a bit, if this was the case, things would be much easier...
Her eyes curved slightly, heading towards the firelight ahead, but upon bypassing a giant tree, she heard a deliberately lowered scolding voice.
"You’re risking your lives! Who did this?"