The Soul Returns: The Peerless Imperial Daughter Begins to Abuse the Scumbag

Chapter 816 Axin, can we be together?

Leng Yue held her shoulders and said in a cold and sincere tone: "Ah Xin, I actually wanted to tell you in that garden today, but I was interrupted all the time and never had the chance to say it."

"Axin, I don't want to hide my feelings anymore. I want to be with you and spend my whole life protecting and caring for you. Axin, can we be together?"

His eyes were fixed on Mu Xin in front of him, full of expectation, as he nervously waited for her to make the final decision.

Mu Xin seemed to lower his head, his heart was like a wild horse running wildly in his chest, and the violent beating sound was like thunder in his ears.

At this moment, the whole world seemed to suddenly shrink until only she and Leng Yue were left, and even the air became sticky.

Only the sounds of each other's rapid and hot breathing intertwined and echoed in this small space.

Suddenly faced with such a confession, she didn't know how to respond.

Leng Yue looked at Mu Xin who didn't answer at all, his eyes revealing a disappointment that was hard to conceal.

He stretched out his hand with a slight tremor, gently lifted Mu Xin's drooping chin, and forced her to raise her head and look at him.

"Axin, you don't speak, do you dislike me?"

Leng Yue's voice was cold and hoarse, filled with endless anxiety and uneasiness.

Hearing these words, Mu Xin felt a surge of blood rushing to his head, and his cheeks suddenly turned as red as ripe apples.

She stared at Leng Yue, tears flashing in her eyes: "Leng Yue, Aunt Leng asked you this morning whether you liked me or not, why didn't you say anything, why didn't you admit it?"

At the end of her speech, her voice was unconsciously choked with a slight sob.

I recalled all the embarrassing scenes at the dinner table during the day, and the painful experience of repeated inner struggle and torment.

She felt mixed emotions, anger and deep grievance.

Leng Yue watched the tears rolling down like beads from a broken string, his heart instantly becoming a mess.

He reached out his hand and gently wiped away Mu Xin's tears: "Xin, I was wrong, I was wrong."

"In the morning, I heard my mother ask you if you liked me. I heard you deny that you had no other feelings towards me, except that I was your brother and good friend."

"At the time, I was filled with fear. I was always afraid that you only saw me as your brother, and that speaking out would damage our relationship. So when my mother asked me, I was too timid to speak or respond."

"But at night, I recalled what my mother said during the day. The most taboo thing about love is indeed dragging things out. If I had any feelings for you, I should have revealed my feelings to you earlier."

"Otherwise, over time, I dare not confess to you. You will definitely be disappointed in me, disgusted with me, or even alienated from me. This is absolutely not what I want."

"I was really scared. I was scared that you would never know my feelings, that I would miss you, and that I would lose you completely. So I mustered up my courage. Even if you rejected me, I didn't want to keep this feeling in my heart any longer."

Having said that, Leng Yue paused for a moment, took a deep breath, and adjusted his emotions.

"Axin, you have to believe me, I really like you. Please be with me, okay?" His tone was pleading.

He stared at Mu Xin intently, as if he was afraid that she would refuse, as if her refusal would make his world collapse.

Mu Xin blushed and lowered her head, not daring to look directly into Leng Yue's expectant eyes.

He stammered, "I...I don't know either. I've always considered you my best friend."

Leng Yue pinched Mu Xin's chin with his index finger and thumb and lifted it up. "Xin, don't you have any other feelings for me?"

Being stared at so closely by Leng Yue, Mu Xin felt that her cheeks were instantly burning hot as if on fire, and the blush quickly spread all the way to her ears.

She subconsciously tried to avoid the other person's fiery gaze, but her chin was firmly held and she could not move. She could only stammer in response:

"I...I don't know. I, I've never thought about this question."

Hearing Mu Xin's answer, Leng Yue sighed, his heart filled with disappointment and helplessness.

But he did not give up, but continued to speak sincerely: "Xin, I know this may be too abrupt for you, but I don't want to miss you again."

"I know you may not be ready yet, but I hope you can give me a chance to take good care of you and cherish you, okay? Axin, will you be my Taoist partner?"

Mu Xin bit her lower lip tightly. She didn't dare to face Leng Yue's affectionate confession. In panic, she turned around and faced away from him.

The face, which had already turned as red as a ripe apple due to shame, was now buried in her arms. She looked extremely shy, like a frightened deer.

"Leng Yue, please stop asking questions..."

Mu Xin's voice was as thin as a mosquito or fly, almost inaudible.

Leng Yue looked at Mu Xin with his back to him, and his heart suddenly tightened, as if it was being tightly grasped.

He used both hands to turn Mu Xin's body over so that she had to face him.

"Axin, can you answer me? Promise to be with me! Be my Taoist partner, okay?" Leng Yue pleaded again, his voice trembling.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead due to nervousness, and his breathing became rapid.

He stared at Mu Xin and unconsciously exerted a little force with his hands, as if he was afraid that she would dodge away again.

Mu Xin was a little overwhelmed by his sudden action.

Her eyes kept dodging, avoiding Leng Yue's gaze that was so hot that it almost burned her.

His lips trembled slightly, as if he wanted to say something but didn't know how to start.

"Leng Yue, I...I don't know how to respond to you. I have always regarded you as my best friend, and I never thought that there would be such a relationship between us."

"But I have to admit that I don't want to lose you. I want to be with you."

Mu Xin's voice was also trembling. He twisted the corners of his clothes with his hands, and his heart felt like a deer was beating wildly.

When Leng Yue heard this, his originally dull eyes suddenly lit up with hope.

His face was full of anxiety, and he asked, "Axin, are you saying that you like me too?"

There was a hint of disbelief in his voice, as if he was afraid that he had heard it wrongly.

Mu Xin lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed like a blooming peach blossom.

"I... I don't know if this feeling can be considered love. But I know that I don't want to lose you, I want to be with you, I think maybe... this is love."

As she finished speaking, her voice became softer and softer, until it was almost inaudible.

But Leng Yue heard every word she said clearly, as if it were the sound of nature, which filled his heart with joy.