Chapter 732 - The Peace before Turbulent Times (1/2)

The second slow song started to play.

Xiong Zhi put one hand on Lu Yin Ze's shoulders and the other on top of his palm. The man put his remaining hand on her waist lightly. Their distance was not too close, just enough to tell others that this was only a formal dance and not an intimate one.

Lu Yin Ze bluish eyes met Xiong Zhi's calm eyes.

It's been a long time since he had the chance to get close to her like this. After his confession to her, Xiong Zhi had strictly kept her distance. They also did not meet much unless it was about business or their alliance.

It's too sad, but this is only how far he could go.

He smiled. The smile was familiar, like the light and happy smile from the past.

”Thank you for allowing me to have a dance with you.”

”You said it yourself, Lu Yin Ze. This could very well be our last dance.”

He did not answer.

The woman continued to talk about the important matters as usual.

Xiong Zhi: ”After this event, our society will never be at peace until one side dies down. It is us or him. This could be the last event that everyone can attend while still under this peaceful pretense.”

She looked directly into his eyes. ”And we do not know how things will turn out. I do not want any of us to get hurt. But with him as our enemy, that is hard to say. Especially for you...”

Lu Yin Ze's smile turned sad. ”This is originally only my problem, but I dragged you into these deep waters. I know it is too late, but I want you to know how grateful I am for your help. I apologize for dragging you into this.”

”No. You don't have to apologize. This is my own fight as well.”

”Zhi'er, I...”

I still care for you.

I still like you.

Is there no way you can like me?

These words were the words that Lu Yin Ze wanted to ask, but he knew the answer already.

He smiled and continued. ”I… really hope that after this, you can live happily with Linfeng. You deserve that much.”

There are no words of begging or pleading to give him a chance. Or a trick to try to win her again.

The second song soon ended.

Xiong Zhi distanced herself.

Xiong Zhi looked up at Lu Yin Ze, ”I will. I hope that you do, too.”

”Zhi'er.” A deep voice from behind sounded in her ears.

Xiong Zhi looked behind her with surprise.

”Linfeng.” Her tone turned up a notch.

Linfeng held Xiong Zhi's waist and looked with warning at Lu Yin Ze.

”I came a bit late. I am sorry to keep you waiting.”

Xiong Zhi: ...He is jealous again.

Xiong Zhi knew that she was a ruthless person.

Between caring for another man's hurt feelings and making her boyfriend uncomfortable, she would rather avoid the latter.

Thus, Xiong Zhi held Linfeng's chin and turned his face towards her.

Linfeng's face was surprised.

Xiong Zhi: ”I am here. Don't be jealous, we only just danced.”

'....' Seeing the couple's sweet and intimate actions, Lu Yin Ze turned around and left quietly.

His heart was still weak and throbbing when he saw this scene.

He had not gotten used to it yet.

However… It was no longer as painful as before.

Before, he did not believe that time could heal everything, because his trauma from the past had remained strong until now.

Yet perhaps, there were indeed some things that could. Or perhaps, there were things that he needs to settle first that makes his love problem seems so minor.

Gulp.