Chapter 14: Worried Eyes 5

It seems we can't get anywhere by talking in circles with him; let's discuss later matters later.

"Sometimes people's emotions are uncontrollable." I finally managed to blurt that out after a while.

Shangguan Yun looked at me and smiled; he thought, he must be laughing at me. I really hate myself for not having more brains.

"It's getting late; if there's nothing else, I'll go upstairs first." Feeling embarrassed, I could only smile and say to Shangguan Yun.

"Alright, I'll see you back."

"Uh… no need, no need, I'm not unfamiliar with the way." I hurriedly said. If Shangguan Yun escorted me back, it would surely cause another misunderstanding and commotion. I can't afford this gossip. I'd rather remain an unknown person than be the focus of others' gossip.

"Are you afraid of me?" Shangguan Yun asked, raising his eyebrows.

"Uh… no, no." I thought to myself, "As if!"

He's a dangerous person; who knows how I might die out there. If I weren't entangled with him, I wouldn't bother dealing with him.

Shangguan Yun stood before me, stretched out his hand and touched my cheek again; it seemed he liked touching my face.

His fingers slid lightly down my cheek; I unexpectedly felt no disgust, but rather some enjoyment.

I stared blankly at him. Under such moonlight, with the sky full of stars, looking at his gentle gaze, I suddenly felt a bit intoxicated, as if drunk and infatuated.

I finally came to my senses, embarrassingly giving a few dry coughs. Just now it felt like I'd had a brief dream.

"I'm leaving now." Having said that, I ran off.

A thought arose in my heart: Shangguan Yun, usually so domineering, how could he be so gentle now, standing before me like an elegant prince—how could I not be infatuated, how could I not be intoxicated?

My heart kept thumping wildly. Even after returning to Qinshi, my heart continued to thump wildly, unable to calm down.

"Wow, why is your face so red?" Lili noticed my odd state and said teasingly.

I touched my face; it was quite hot. Somewhat embarrassed, I said, "I just ran."

Then I tried hard to conceal the strangeness in my heart, hoping they wouldn't notice.