TSWPF -Chapter 395 Lovers Finally United

Ah Huang nudged Li Qingling and asked what she wanted it to help with.

Li Qingling patted Ah Huang’s head, quietly explained the situation, and then asked if they could stay here to protect Liu Zhimou.

Ah Huang nodded without a word and told Li Qingling to take Diandian away, while it and Ah Bai would stay behind.

Li Qingling hugged Ah Huang and Ah Bai, her eyes red, and whispered her thanks.

With Ah Huang and Ah Bai around, she felt much more at ease.

Ah Huang gently licked Li Qingling’s cheek, signaling her not to cry—they would protect Liu Zhimou.

For Li Qingling, they would make sure Liu Zhimou stayed safe.

Li Qingling wiped her eyes and thanked them again.

Ah Huang shook its big head, telling Li Qingling not to be so formal.

They had been raised by her since they were little; now it was their turn to repay her.

Li Qingling chattered on with Ah Huang and Ah Bai until Xichun came to find her, and only then did she reluctantly leave.

Back in her room, Li Qingling checked the things Xichun had packed, making sure nothing was forgotten, then let out a heavy sigh and sat down, lost in thought.

Xichun looked at her worriedly and softly asked if she wanted a snack.

Li Qingling snapped back to reality, smiling at Xichun. “Xichun, does Liu Shi know how you feel?” After returning to her side, Xichun seemed fine, so she didn’t know what had happened between her and Liu Shi.

Xichun’s face darkened slightly, and she gave a bitter smile, shaking her head.

She couldn’t read Liu Shi at all, nor did she know what he was thinking.

“Do you want me to decide for you?”

“No, Madam.” If he rejected her, it would be humiliating. “If he… if he feels the same… he would…” Xichun blushed, stammering.

Li Qingling glanced at her, then said after a moment, “This time will be dangerous; it’s possible that… Are you sure you don’t want to reveal your feelings?” If possible, she hoped they could be together. “Xichun, don’t leave yourself with regrets. Pride means nothing in the face of life and death.”

Hearing this, Xichun bit her lip hard and, after a long pause, hurriedly told Li Qingling that she… would go to Liu Shi.

Li Qingling nodded and encouraged her to be bold.

Xichun bowed slightly to Li Qingling and ran toward the courtyard where Liu Shi was.

Madam was right. She didn’t want to leave herself with regrets.

No matter the outcome, she had expressed her feelings; there would be no regrets.

When Xichun arrived at Liu Shi’s courtyard, she saw him stretching. She slowed her pace and walked up to him.

Liu Shi saw her and called out, “Miss Xichun.”

Glancing around and seeing no one nearby, Xichun stepped forward bravely, looked up at his cold, stern face, and took a deep breath. “Liu Shi, you…” But upon meeting his indifferent expression, her words vanished.

“Miss Xichun, what is it you want to tell me?”

Clenching her fists tightly, Xichun took several deep breaths, closed her eyes, and finally spoke her feelings.

After a long pause, hearing nothing, she slowly opened her eyes, cautiously looking at him. Seeing his expression remained unreadable, her heart sank.

He wasn’t interested in her!

She forced a smile, more awkward than crying. “Sorry for disturbing you… I… I just don’t want to leave any regrets. So… just pretend I never came!” Saying this, she turned to leave.

From childhood to now, this was the boldest thing she had ever done—but alas…

Yet, her heart had no regrets.

Her wrist was suddenly grabbed. Xichun stopped, saying without turning her head, “Let go of me.”

If he didn’t care for her, why hold onto her?

She… felt a bit embarrassed.

Liu Shi tugged her back with force. He slightly lowered his head to look at her. “Why pretend you never came? Are you unwilling to admit what you said? Huh?” He had thought it was one-sided, but unexpectedly…

What did he mean?

What does he mean?

Xichun’s eyes widened. Could it be as she thought? He… liked her too?

Liu Shi’s face stiffened into a rare smile. It was unusual to see him smile, making him seem slightly odd.

“You stole my words, you know that?”

Her heart raced. Xichun doubted her ears. “What did you say?” Surely she misheard…

He felt the same as her?

She could hardly believe it.

Liu Shi’s hand slid down, intertwining with hers, letting her struggle in vain.

Xichun blushed and asked what he meant.

In public, how could he… how could he do this?

“Your meaning is my meaning, got it?” Somehow, this gentle girl had entered his cold heart, softening him.

Was he… serious?

Her feelings weren’t one-sided. The person she liked felt the same way. Xichun’s nose tingled, and tears almost fell.

“You…” She looked up at him. “You’re not joking with me, are you?”

Liu Shi raised a hand to wipe the corner of her eyes, his expression serious, and said he would never joke about matters of the heart.

Someone like him would never joke about love.

Hearing this, Xichun’s tears slid down her cheeks. She choked out, asking why he hadn’t expressed his feelings before. If she hadn’t come to tell him, would he never have said it?

Was she preparing a little reckoning?

Liu Shi pursed his lips, gripped her hand tightly, and sighed. He didn’t know if he could give her happiness.

This time’s situation was dangerous; he didn’t know if he would return alive to see her.

If she hadn’t said she didn’t want regrets, he probably wouldn’t have impulsively held her hand.

In his heart, he also didn’t want any regrets.

Even if he couldn’t come back, he would never regret it in this life.

“I… I’ll wait for you.” Xichun blushed and boldly said it.

She hadn’t expected herself to be so daring, so shamelessly confessing, saying these words.

Sighing softly in her heart, Liu Shi said he would return. If he truly didn’t, she should forget him.

Xichun shook her head slightly, whispering, “You know, Madam once asked if I wanted to marry. If I did, she would have found me a good family.” She looked at him seriously. “At that time, I told her I didn’t want to marry, that I wanted to stay by her side… until I met you. Madam encouraged me to come to you, to leave no regrets. I thought it was one-sided… but…”

She sighed softly again. “No matter what, you must come back safely. After you return… we’ll get married, okay?”

Saying this, she nervously looked at him, fearing he would refuse.

Liu Shi’s expression softened. “Why are you stealing my words again?”

Since she was determined to wait for him, he wouldn’t disappoint her.

“You agree then?”

“Yes…” Liu Shi nodded. “Wait for me. I will definitely come back to marry you.”

Almost twenty-three, and finally moved, how could he let it go?

Xichun smiled, her natural beauty made even more captivating with her grin.

His gaze flickered, voice hushed. “Don’t smile in front of others.”

Xichun blinked in confusion. Why not?

She was so beautiful; why didn’t she realize it?

Liu Shi shook his head helplessly. She was too beautiful; he couldn’t bear others seeing her.

Hearing this, Xichun blushed fiercely.

His praise made her heart race like a little rabbit hopping inside.

“You… you… you rest well. I… I’m going back now.” Xichun felt her face burning if she stayed any longer.

She never expected him to say such things—it was completely contrary to his cold exterior.

“I’ll go with you to see Madam.” To marry a beautiful girl, he must get Madam’s approval.

“No, I can go myself…”

Liu Shi interrupted, “I want to marry you, understand? If I want to marry you, I must get Madam’s approval. I want it done sooner rather than later.”

Xichun pressed her lips together and nodded lightly.

He glanced at her, released her hand, and walked side by side with her to find Li Qingling.

Li Qingling saw the two approach together, their atmosphere noticeably different. She smiled, seeing Xichun had gotten her wish.

She crossed her hands over her abdomen, watching the two with a smile.

Liu Shi respectfully stepped forward. “Madam.”

Li Qingling pretended not to know his purpose, nodding slightly. “What brings you here?”

“Madam, my heart belongs to Miss Xichun. I wish to ask your approval to have her marry me.”

Raising an eyebrow slightly, Li Qingling looked at Xichun. “What do you think?”

Madam was being playful again.

Xichun smiled helplessly. “I’ll listen to Madam.”

Listen to her?

Li Qingling smiled slightly and asked Liu Shi, “And if she refuses?”

“That would mean I’m not yet worthy, not capable of having Madam trust me with Miss Xichun,” Liu Shi answered calmly. “But I will become better, worthy of her.”

How could he not be worthy? It’s her who’s unworthy of him.

Xichun lowered her head slightly, hiding the redness in her eyes.

Li Qingling was surprised at Liu Shi—he could actually speak well.

“I don’t ask for how excellent you are, only that you treat Xichun well.”

“I will. I will treat her well.” Liu Shi nodded solemnly. “After this matter is settled, I will marry Xichun.”

Li Qingling said, “Good.”

She also hoped lovers would finally be united.

Liu Shi thanked her, promising never to disappoint Xichun.

“Words are meaningless without action.”

“Just watch.”

Li Qingling smiled again, sincerely blessing the two.