Chapter 261 - So Close (1/2)

Xiong Zhi's heart sped up.

Linfeng's deep black eyes reflected her dazed figure.

All the troubles and bitterness instantly vanished with that feathery kiss on her hair.

”T-then, you better make sure of that. In this lifetime, you're not allowed to leave me.” Xiong Zhi whispered, stuttering a bit. Linfeng's charm was greatly affecting her senses.

The tall figure before her chuckled. ”Of course.”

Just exchanging words with her was enough for him to forget the troubles he had earlier.

Xiong Zhi was captivated by Linfeng's smile. His eyes curved into small crescents, and his rarely seen dimples were showing.

Oh, how she missed this smile, which he only ever showed to her, and never to any other women.

”...”

She suddenly remembered how this man whom she dearly loved was promised by her grandfather to another woman, although her beloved already refused. But the thought that he was, for the time being until the re-trial, promised to another... it was infuriating.

Linfeng was hers alone!

”Linfeng, can you tell me how I can help you?” Xiong Zhi somberly asked. Today's trial had given them more time to think of ways. But after more than a month from now, this matter would be brought up again. For sure, most people in the second branch would not side with Linfeng. She had to rack her brain on how to help him.

Watching the worried face of his girl, his heart felt itchy.

He raised his head, looked around their surroundings, and sneakily held her small, soft hand gently, like he was holding porcelain.

”Don't worry about it, Zhi'er. Actually, all of what happened so far did not fall too far from my expectations. I have made preparations already. I would be able to make the ends meet by the time of the re-trial. Just trust me,” Linfeng said firmly, without uncertainty in his voice or in his eyes.

As long as his Zhi'er stood by his side!

Of course, Xiong Zhi was willing to give all her trust on Linfeng. ”I naturally trust you. It's just... I can't just wait for the month to arrive, without doing anything. Count me in, too. You don't have to face it alone, Linfeng.”

The girl's words brought such happiness in his heart. He held her hand tighter.

He thought that this matter could be a blessing in disguise. This incident allowed him to see most clearly just how much the Young Miss truly cared for him. This confirmation allowed him to erase the feeling of uncertainty in his heart.

”Hmm, I know, I won't. I have you. If I really need your help, I will not hesitate to tell you.” His eyes sparkled as he said those words. How good it was to know there was someone fighting for you, taking care of you, and willing to go to such lengths just for you.

Linfeng's eyes caught Xiong Zhi's necklace. He remembered their talk last time on the phone.

”Zhi'er, I promised you I will recharge your necklace for you last time, didn't I?”

Xiong Zhi's eyes smiled at the memory.

”Yes. It's already emptied out because I always use it. Charge it for me now?” she asked with limpid eyes, acting spoiled.

Linfeng chuckled. His Zhi'er was asking to be spoiled, he would gladly oblige.

”Alright, come here,” he said in the spur of the moment, forgetting that they were already close enough. His deep voice was so enchanting. He was like a seductive siren inviting an innocent sailor to the unknown.

They were already quite near to each other, only one step apart. Xiong Zhi closed that tiny space without hesitation, practically sticking close to him, her face tilted up at him, not breaking the eye contact.

Linfeng was stunned. In fact, he did not really mean for her to get this close to him. But who was he to complain? He did not dislike it even a tiniest bit.

The two gazed at each other's eyes.

Silence reigned over as they quietly listened to each other's breathing. They could hear their heartbeat pound loudly in their chests, too loud that they were unable to identify whose heartbeat belonged to whose.

The danger of being found heightened their senses, making each other highly sensitive to each other's scent, breathing, and movements.

It was not a puppy love, unlike their elders thought. It was also not a passionate whirlwind romance that came fast and left just as fast. It was not a flashy fiery flame that would eventually die out.

It was a silent, comforting, yet burning love. It gave each other the warm utopia that each other needed, yet it also contained their intense affections for each other, silently burning, like red hot embers.

It was a type of love that brings comfort to the soul, just by seeing and standing by each other.

The pair had already forgotten Old Xiong's words of not coming near each other.