Chapter 381: She took it seriously

The expression on Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s face turned cold in an instant, and the light in her eyes dimmed bit by bit.

Was everything he said true?

Wasn’t that just acting?

Although he didn’t say it was acting directly, these words already made that meaning clear.

Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s face looked rather unpleasant, but she took a breath and said slowly, "Although we walked like this before He Ji arrived, you didn't treat me this way in front of He Ji. So, when you walked away first just now, it created a huge sense of disparity in my heart. I just want to ask you one thing now: were you acting in front of He Ji?"

"You didn't genuinely want to treat me that well; it was only because He Ji said he wanted to take me away that you chose to cooperate with him, right? If that’s the case, then just say it directly. I don't like beating around the bush; I like things said straight."

"After all, beating around the bush isn't satisfying at all. It’s much more interesting to just say it out loud; that way, we won't have any more misunderstandings."

Ding Ding Xiaoyu said everything that was on her mind.

But her voice lacked any warmth; it seemed she was truly hurt.

Chu Tian felt extremely puzzled.

They had been like this before.

It was only because He Ji said those things that he chose to act.

Since He Ji had already left, shouldn't they return to how they were?

Could it be that they had to keep acting?

He really didn't understand Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s train of thought.

Seeing that Chu Tian didn't speak, Ding Ding Xiaoyu furrowed her brows tightly, her face becoming extremely unpleasant, "Why aren't you saying a word now? If it’s true, why don't you dare to tell me directly?"

"Why are you beating around the bush? The things you said just now didn't make it clear. I don't like you talking like that; I only like you to say things directly."

"So, whatever is on your mind, just say it to me. Only by saying it directly will our relationship not become so stiff."

Her expression was extremely serious, and she didn't even blink while speaking.

It seemed she really wanted to know his answer.

Since that was how she felt, he should say it.

There was no need to hide it.

What was there to hide? Wouldn't it be better to just say it out loud?

Even if Ding Ding Xiaoyu didn't understand, he still had to say it.

It wasn't possible for him to say nothing just because Ding Ding Xiaoyu wouldn't understand.

If he said nothing, Ding Ding Xiaoyu would only be even angrier.

Thinking of this, Chu Tian said slowly, "Actually, our relationship was very ordinary before this. After all, we haven't known each other for a long time, so we didn't get along that well."

"Furthermore, after He Ji came here and said those disrespectful things to you, I really couldn't just watch. Besides, as a man, I should protect you, so I chose to step out and say those things."

"Now that He Ji isn't here, I feel we should return to how we were. I don't know what you are thinking, but this is my own thought."

That was why he didn't wait for Ding Ding Xiaoyu when he left.

After all, that was how they were to begin with.

It was impossible for anything to change just because they performed this act.

Therefore, he didn't quite understand the sense of disparity Ding Ding Xiaoyu mentioned.

Could it be that Ding Ding Xiaoyu took it seriously?

Could she have really taken it seriously?

She must have taken it seriously.

Otherwise, she wouldn't be talking like this.

But after saying these things, could she understand?

If she didn't understand, then there was nothing to be done.

After all, everything he said was true.

Aside from these words, there was nothing else to say.

Although Ding Ding Xiaoyu had already guessed what he would say, hearing such blunt words still made her feel very hurt.

There was not a glimmer of light in Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s eyes, and her brows remained tightly furrowed, never relaxing.

So Chu Tian really was acting.

But she had really taken it seriously.

It was possible that Chu Tian’s acting was too good, which was why she had become so immersed in the role.

When Chu Tian returned to his original self, she felt a sense of disparity in her heart.

Thinking of this, the sadness on Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s face deepened; she took a deep breath, but couldn't calm herself down.

She looked completely dejected.

Chu Tian felt something was amiss, then said slowly, "I think you might have been too invested just now, so you haven't come out of the role yet. But it doesn't matter; you just need some time to ease into it."

"As long as you have this time, you will definitely recover. I have a lot of confidence in you; it’s just a matter of time. There is nothing that cannot be overcome."

"However, our main priority now is to go and see how they develop, and you can use that time to ease yourself."

That was all he could do.

Although Ding Ding Xiaoyu didn't say she was deeply immersed, it was already obvious.

So he tried to persuade her like this.

But he didn't know if Ding Ding Xiaoyu could take it in.

There was no expression on Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s face.

She showed no signs of wanting to speak.

Seeing this, Chu Tian’s brows furrowed slightly, and his face looked somewhat unpleasant.

What was going on with Ding Ding Xiaoyu?

Why hadn't she said a single word?

Could it be that she was angry with him?

But he hadn't done anything wrong; he was just speaking the truth.

Was speaking the truth a mistake now?

Even if he had another chance, he would still say the same thing.

He wouldn't choose to hide it from Ding Ding Xiaoyu.

After all, hiding it would only make things more complicated.

That wouldn't be good for anyone.

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But as time passed minute by minute, Ding Ding Xiaoyu still showed no signs of speaking, and the surroundings were very quiet.

Seeing this, Chu Tian sighed.

Forget it, let Ding Ding Xiaoyu think it over properly.

Ding Ding Xiaoyu might need some time to think things through.

Maybe she would be fine after thinking it over.

A moment later, there was still no change on Ding Ding Xiaoyu’s face, and no sign of her wanting to speak.

After all, she was truly feeling very uncomfortable inside.

Even though she was comforting herself that it was no problem.

When the words reached her lips, she couldn't say them.

Just then, Chen Chen Zihao returned.

When Chu Tian saw Chen Chen Zihao, a flash of shock crossed his face, "Why are you back? Didn't you leave here with He Ji? Didn't you go to find Su Xiaohong?"

"Chu Tian, although you didn't speak just now, you already knew our process. You were right; we will proceed exactly as you said in a moment." A rare smile appeared on Chen Chen Zihao’s face.

Chu Tian blinked, then asked another question, "Then why did you suddenly come back?"