After traveling through the book, I conquered the male protagonist Long Aotian!

When Gu Qingze heard this, his pupils shrank noticeably, and he stared at him more tenderly.

"...It seems that Ling Xiao has guessed something."

"It's not really a guess. It's based on my instinctive trust."

Chu Lingxiao put down his hands that were holding Qingze's cheeks and started playing with his hair again.

"Qingze works so hard to obtain the 'Three Life Flowers', and obtaining the 'Three Life Flowers' is to obtain the benefits given by Fairy Bingling."

"Fairy Bingling offered you three benefits. Qingze was hesitant when he heard the first few. It was not until Fairy Bingling later proposed the so-called opportunity to enter the "Heavenly Secret Pavilion" that you fully agreed."

"In this case, Qingze, your ultimate goal is not difficult to guess. You want to enter the "Heavenly Secret Pavilion" to get some information. Although I don't know what it is specifically, but... Qingze loves me so much, it should be related to our future."

Chu Lingxiao analyzed all his actions, ideas and motives thoroughly as if he was just chatting.

Gu Qingze looked into his pure black eyes without any impurities, as if he was sucked into a black hole. All his thoughts, whether good or bad, had nowhere to hide under the gaze of those eyes.

But he was not afraid. Instead, he chuckled and pinched the soft flesh on Ling Xiao's face.

"Absolutely right, Ling Xiao is really amazing, just like the roundworm in my stomach."

"...A roundworm? Qingze, don't use such a disgusting analogy. Besides, I hate bugs and don't want to become one."

Chu Lingxiao protested, "I thought Qingze would praise me to the skies, but I didn't expect him to use such a disgusting metaphor."

"...Is it disgusting? Why does Ling Xiao hate bugs?"

Gu Qingze was a little confused. This was the first time he knew that Ling Xiao hated insects. Normally, when he encountered mosquitoes or the like, Ling Xiao did not express any displeasure or fear.

"That's because..." Chu Lingxiao paused halfway through his sentence, "...when "Gu Qingze" bullied and tricked me, he often used insects, and sometimes even snakes, although they were non-venomous."

When he said this, he was just narrating it in a very calm manner, without even looking at Gu Qingze, nor did he have any bad emotions, as if he was just talking about a third person who was not present.

Gu Qingze was slightly stunned when he heard this.

Except for the very beginning when Ling Xiao called him "Gu Qingze", he always used the nickname "Qingze" afterwards.

So...did Ling Xiao figure out something...and when did he figure it out?

"...Gu Qingze?"

In order to verify his guess, he asked another question tentatively.

"Yes, it's 'Gu Qingze'. Although this method is not painful and poses no threat to me, it is still very annoying, so much so that I also hate bugs."

Chu Lingxiao understood his temptation and replied in a tone that could not be questioned.

"That's it..."

It turns out you knew it a long time ago... You knew that I was not the original Gu Qingze... Ling Xiao is really smart.

After Gu Qingze confirmed his guess, he felt relaxed all over, as if he had unloaded some burden.

He gently held Chu Lingxiao's arm and shook it, as if he was acting coquettishly.

"Does Ling Xiao hate me?"

"Qingze, what stupid questions are you asking again...If you keep doing this, I will really think you are a fool."

Chu Lingxiao grabbed his hand and slowly intertwined their fingers, his face reddening, "I like Qingze so much, how could I possibly hate him?"

Gu Qingze completely relaxed. Ling Xiao's words now were no different from his explicit instructions. If he didn't understand, he would really be a fool.

"...Why did Ling Xiao suddenly say this to me?"

Although he understood Ling Xiao's words, he was still very curious why Ling Xiao suddenly chose to tell him this at this time.

"I just wanted to say it, on a whim? Anyway, I saw Qingze cared about you a lot before, and although I don't show it now, I still want to reduce the misunderstandings and barriers between you and me, so I said it."

What Chu Lingxiao said was true. He didn't have any special reason. He just kept talking about it since the conversation had come to this point.

"Yeah." Gu Qingze nodded slightly, his eyes shining.

"Then when did Ling Xiao start to like me and change his impression of me?"

His deeper meaning was to ask, when did Chu Lingxiao know that he was not the original Gu Qingze?

Chu Lingxiao obviously understood his deeper meaning, smiled and replied.

"When did you start liking Qingze? Maybe it was without you realizing it... But I can tell Qingze when I changed my mind about you."

Chu Lingxiao held his intertwined hands even tighter, "It all started with that apology... I don't know why, but when I saw you that night, I inexplicably thought you looked better than usual."

Gu Qingze was now completely relieved. It turned out that Ling Xiao had always loved him completely.

However... Ling Xiao's observation and judgment are truly amazing. He can actually distinguish him from the original owner, instead of simply thinking that the original owner realized his mistakes and changed.

"Hey, Qingze, you won't be so moved that you'll drop pearls when you hear what I said, right?"

Chu Lingxiao looked at him in shock and teased him with a grin.

"No, isn't Ling Xiao very tired? Why is he suddenly full of energy at this time and even starts teasing me?"

Gu Qingze retorted subconsciously.

"Although I am still very tired, with Qingze by my side, I feel much better instantly. Maybe this is the power of "love"."

Chu Lingxiao smiled and looked at him in puzzlement.

"Besides... is this considered a joke? I was clearly telling the truth. Qingze really looked like he was about to cry just now. He must have been moved by my sincerity and frankness. I understand, I understand. Don't be embarrassed to admit it."

Chu Lingxiao sighed, looking tolerant and understanding of his emotions.

"I'm not embarrassed. I admit that Ling Xiao's words just now really touched me. After all... it would be too hypocritical to say that I don't mind this matter."

Gu Qingze looked at him seriously and said.

He had indeed felt jealous before because Ling Xiao might not like the complete him, but now after listening to what Ling Xiao said, he did feel better.

"Ling Xiao, thank you so much for telling me this today. As long as I have the chance, I will tell you everything I have. This is my promise to you. This way, there will be no more secrets between you and me."