Chapter 140 "You turned a little faster than I expected."
Chapter 140 "You turned a little faster than I expected."
In a corner of the ancient city shrouded in twilight, two lanterns swayed gently, casting dappled light and shadows on the bluestone road, adding a touch of gentleness and mystery to the quiet night.
On the street corner, an old bookstore named "Mo Ran Xuan" quietly blooms with its unique brilliance, as if it is an untouched secret place in the river of time.
Inside the room, two men sat facing each other. One was gentle and refined, holding a scroll in his hand, his brows revealing an extraordinary scholarly air; the other was unruly yet a bit cunning, his eyes sparkling with a smart light. It was none other than the well-known talent in this ancient city—Lin Yifeng, and his best friend whom he had unexpectedly met, and who had also caused ripples in his life in recent days—Yun Che.
"Brother Lin, do you know that I'm very short of money these days?"
Yun Che took a sip of the tea in his cup, a playful smile on his lips, but his eyes were fixed on Lin Yifeng, as if he wanted to find a trace of ripples in his calm face.
Upon hearing this, Lin Yifeng paused for a moment, reading the book in his hand, and then smiled calmly. That smile was like the first blossoms of pear blossoms in spring, fresh yet elegant.
"Brother Yun, why do you have to say this? How can the friendship between you and me be measured by money?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Che's smile widened, and a sly glint flashed in his eyes. "But having said that, I, Yun Che, do not want to take advantage of others. How about this, since I'm short of money, how about repaying you in another way?"
Lin Yifeng raised his eyebrows slightly. Although he was curious, he remained calm on the surface. "Oh? What do you mean, Brother Yun?"
Yun Che put down his teacup, leaned forward, and spoke with a firmness that refused to be rejected:
"How about I pledge my love to you?"
As soon as these words came out, the air seemed to freeze for a moment, and the book in Lin Yifeng's hand slipped quietly, landing on the table with a slight sound, breaking the silence.
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly, as if he was trying to suppress something, and in the end it turned into a helpless chuckle. There was both surprise and some indescribable emotions in that smile.
“Yun Che, you turned this corner a little faster than I expected.” Lin Yifeng’s words were filled with a bit of doting, a bit of helplessness, and more importantly, a deep understanding of Yun Che’s sudden “confession”.
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As the night deepened, the candlelight in Mo Ran Xuan flickered more violently, and it seemed that even the air became hot because of this sudden emotion.
Yun Che saw that Lin Yifeng was not angry, but instead had a complicated expression on his face, and he couldn't help but feel a little proud and expectant in his heart.
He stood up and slowly walked to Lin Yifeng's side. He gently picked up the book on the ground and handed it back to him. Their fingertips touched inadvertently, sparking a subtle electric current.
"Brother Lin, I know you have a heart of your own, unmoved by worldly desires. But the word 'love' is the most difficult to understand. I wish to treat you with all my heart. I don't ask for daily companionship, but I hope to be by your side, so that we can enjoy the joys of this world together."
Yun Che's voice was deep and magnetic, and every word seemed to be carefully crafted, striking directly into Lin Yifeng's heart.
Lin Yifeng looked into Yun Che's eyes, which were filled with sincerity and passion, and his heart was filled with unprecedented emotions.
He had never imagined that his ordinary life would be turbulent because of Yun Che's appearance.
He took a deep breath, trying to calm his inner turmoil, and slowly spoke: "Yun Che, although we have known each other for a short time, I have long understood your temperament. It's just..."
“Just what?” Yun Che asked anxiously, afraid of missing any possible opportunity.
Lin Yifeng sighed softly, his eyes gentle and deep, "It's just that I'm afraid I can't give you the future you want. I'm determined to travel far and wide in this life, exploring the mountains and rivers, seeking a spiritual home. And you, though seemingly unruly, are actually delicate at heart, longing for stability and warmth. How can I, as someone like me, be worthy of your deep affection?"
Upon hearing this, Yun Che's lips curled up into a faint smile, a smile that contained both relief and determination.
"Brother Lin, you're wrong. What I long for isn't worldly stability and prosperity, but to stand shoulder to shoulder with you, witnessing the world's prosperity and weathering the storms together. If you aspire to explore far and wide, I'll be your luggage, accompanying you to the ends of the earth. If you long for tranquility, I'll be the light on your way home, warming your nights."
Lin Yifeng was stunned. He had never thought that he could find such a strong resonance and sense of belonging in Yun Che.
He slowly stood up and met Yun Che's eyes. At that moment, it seemed as if the whole world had stopped.
“Yun Che, do you know that meeting you is the greatest fortune of my life?” Lin Yifeng’s voice was gentle yet firm. He reached out and gently held Yun Che’s hand. The two of them were deeply connected at this moment.
However, the good times did not last long, as a sudden accident broke the peaceful life of the two.
Lin Yifeng had to temporarily leave the ancient city due to family matters and go to a distant place to deal with them. Before leaving, the two stood at the foot of the ancient city wall, looking at each other, their eyes full of reluctance and determination.
"Yun Che, wait for me to come back." Lin Yifeng's voice
"Yun Che, wait for me to come back." Lin Yifeng's voice echoed in the wind.
Yun Che held Lin Yifeng's hand tightly and nodded vigorously, "I'll wait for you."
Time passed, and several months went by. Lin Yifeng still hadn't returned, and Yun Che began to worry.
One day, Yun Che received a mysterious letter, which mentioned that Lin Yifeng was in danger on the way.
Yun Che was extremely anxious and decided to embark on a journey to find Lin Yifeng.
After a difficult and dangerous journey, Yun Che finally arrived at where Lin Yifeng was.
However, the scene before him was heartbreaking. Lin Yifeng was seriously injured and in critical condition.
Yun Che used his medical skills without hesitation to save Lin Yifeng.
Stay by his side day and night, taking good care of him.
Thanks to Yun Che's efforts, Lin Yifeng gradually recovered. The two of them went through hardships and their relationship grew deeper.
Finally, they returned to the ancient city hand in hand and continued to write their own story.
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