Chapter 263 - The News of Re-trial (1/2)

Linfeng stood before her, his eyes attentively watching her, captivated.

Her big smile was so entrancing, but aside from joyful, it also seemed to be relieved.

He did not know why but his heart squeezed a bit.

Why did his Young Miss occasionally show that smile with relief on her face? As if there was something she dared not hope to get, but was thankfully able to get, thus she was relieved and happy. It gave off that impression. It was captivating yet heart wrenching.

”Zhi'er?” Linfeng touched the corner of her eyes, and his fingertips were dampened by unshed tears.

'Why is it this expression again, Zhi'er?'

He wants her to be happier, so happy that she would smile lovingly and happily, without those thoughts he could not fathom.

Perhaps, it was because of their current situation? Was it the fact that the difference in their status makes them unfit to be together and pushes them apart, thus to her, every stolen moment, every bit of happiness, gave her so much happiness and relief?

Linfeng closed his eyes, and when he opened them again, they were back to their usual calmness, but his resolve still shone through. ”Zhi'er, don't worry, although I cannot tell you all of my plans right now, I assure you, I will give you answers soon.”

He would overcome these obstacles and finally stand by her side without any shackles holding him back, a man worthy of her love.

Xiong Zhi smilingly held the hand that was on her face and pressed her face against it, her gentle eyes staring straight at Linfeng. ”I will wait.”

Linfeng hid all his thoughts, kept his realizations deep in his heart to never forget them, and focused all his attention back at Xiong Zhi.

This coquettish Young Miss, so gentle and spoiled, was truly scratching at his heart. Zhi'er really had ways to turn him into jelly, softening his entire persona only in her presence.

As the two silently enjoyed each other's warmth and affection, Linfeng finally heard distant footsteps coming to their direction.

His entire aura immediately transformed, from soothing autumn wind to freezing winter gale. His gentle eyes flickered and became cold and composed. He looked at Xiong Zhi in reluctance, disappointed that their short rendezvous was interrupted by the incoming attendant.

He sighed dejectedly and took a step back.

”Young Miss, I need to go,” Linfeng said. The words he said were likely heard by the butler coming their way. Butlers were trained to have sharp senses, so the person might have felt their presence here and came to this direction.

The light in Xiong Zhi's eyes dimmed before she reluctantly nodded. Suddenly, she remembered something she had been meaning to ask.

”The seniors' trip.” That was all she said, looking at him with her face back to their usual calmness.

Of course, she had no idea that she appeared to look pitiful and aggrieved in Linfeng's eyes. Her pleading' eyes made it hard to refuse any request from her.

Linfeng nodded gently, as if acquiescing to her 'request'. His eyes flickered to the side for a moment, then he gave her one last deep look before he walked away and disappeared into the other hallway.

Xiong Zhi remained standing in the corner, her eyes lowering, hidden behind her long lashes.

After five seconds, a butler appeared in the corner.

”Young Miss Zhi? The maids had already prepared your dinner.”

”...”

Xiong Zhi glanced faintly at the hallway where Linfeng had disappeared into, then she turned to the butler who interrupted their already short moment together.

The hair on the back of the butler's neck rose at the cold look that Young Miss directed at him.