Yun Zhou slightly raised an eyebrow, her expression a bit puzzled:
“I wonder… what happened when I was little?”
Yun Susu looked straight at him: “You once said that you would protect me when I grew up.”
Her absolutely beautiful features exuded a touch of tenderness, as if filled with longing and nostalgia.
“Ah… with your skills being unmatched in this region, it’s hard to find an opponent even within the entire immortal realm. Why should I need your protection?”
Yun Zhou lowered his head and said calmly: “Back then, I was just young and naive; there’s no need to bring that up now.”
For Yun Zhou, understanding people’s hearts is the foundation of being a competent villain!
When it came to dealing with this so-called “aunt,” Yun Zhou had his own approach.
Pushing too hard was definitely not a good strategy.
With constant flattery, there would come a day when the other party would no longer care about your intentions.
This principle applied not only to his relationship with his aunt but also to that of his partner.
And now, in this situation…
Although Yun Susu was currently kind to him,
when it came to matters of principle, she would surely not help him.
Therefore, what he needed to do was to grasp Yun Susu’s thoughts!
By maintaining a certain distance, he would surely make her panic.
Once she panicked, she would show signs of goodwill.
Since it was “goodwill,” perhaps her “principles” would be somewhat relaxed.
In the future, if he made some slightly excessive requests, she would probably agree as well.
Of course,
by “excessive requests,” I mean those that would affect his development within the immortal realm.
That’s all there is to it.
Indeed,
after hearing Yun Zhou’s words,
the tenderness on Yun Susu’s face froze.
The anticipation in her beautiful eyes completely disappeared, replaced by a serene and profound gaze.
“Naive?”
An inexplicable bitterness appeared in her heart, and she said, “It seems you have truly grown up…”
She uttered these words thoughtlessly.
The atmosphere once again became quiet.
A light mist lingered around Yun Susu’s face, moving continuously.
It was clear that her mind was far from calm.
Vaguely, Yun Zhou saw her eyes.
They were a clarity he had never seen before, like shimmering autumn waters, bright and beautiful.
Yet within them, there seemed to be a glint of brilliance.
After a moment,
Yun Susu’s voice came again: “I remember the last time I saved you, you were protecting a transformed demon lotus, right?”
Yun Zhou raised his head, his calm smile possessing a charm that could captivate anyone.
“Yes.”
“…That demon lotus is one of the people I care for the most; protecting her is my duty.”
Yun Susu’s expression remained unchanged: “What if I hadn’t been there that day, and Xiao Tiankuo tried to kill you?”
“As long as she could survive…”
Yun Zhou’s face showed a sincerity he had never before displayed: “I would die without regret.”
Yun Susu fell silent.
Her pretty face hung down, showing no emotion, but her trembling fingers revealed her inner feelings.
After a while, her beautiful voice murmured softly:
“What if it were me instead?”
Yun Zhou was startled: “What?”
Yun Susu raised her head, her eyes serious:
“I mean, if that demon lotus were me back then, would you risk your life to save me?”
Yun Zhou was taken aback for a moment, then after pondering for a while, she nodded:
“Yes.”
Yun Susu’s eyes lit up明显: “Why?”
“Because father said that you are my aunt.”
Yun Zhou forced a smile, “If one day you are truly in life danger, I will do everything in my power to save you. Consider it… for father’s sake.”
For father’s sake…
At that moment, Yun Susu’s body trembled slightly, and an indescribable emotion filled her entire heart.
She quietly clenched her fists, her lips pressed tightly together.
Up until now, she had to admit one thing:
The little girl who used to stretch out her little hands, calling out for “Aunt to hold me,” now regarded her as a stranger.
The only connection she had with her was that she was “the sister of the other person’s father,” “an aunt by no blood relation”…
Yet, it was she who had chosen this little girl’s name.
How ironic…
The person who should have been closest to her was now completely disconnected in her heart.
Was it because I was gone for eighteen years?
Has he completely forgotten me?
Then how can I make amends for that care that has been on hold for eighteen years?
She looked down at Yun Zhou, trying to mend their relationship.
But in the end, all that came from her was a sigh:
“Let it be.”
A sense of helplessness stirred in her beautiful eyes.
There’s still a long time ahead; we can build our feelings gradually.
After all, I am her aunt.
As long as I give my all to being kind to him,
Am I afraid that my place in his heart cannot even compare to that of a demonic lotus?
As if she had come to some understanding, a gentle expression reappeared on Yun Susu’s face.
Yun Zhou remained silent below.
She seemed to be smiling, but in her heart, she was cursing inwardly.
[I really am a little genius!]
[But isn’t it a bit inhumane to manipulate Yun Susu’s emotions like this?]
[Tsk, that’s not right either.]
[I’m the villain after all; I didn’t use her for anything else but to manipulate her emotions and gain some advantages. So what?]
[I don’t think there’s anything wrong with that at all!]
If Yun Susu were the heroine and could hear his thoughts,
I’m sure the scene right now would be explosive.
But unfortunately, she’s not the heroine, nor is she tied to the villain.
So, she can’t hear them!
At that moment, Yun Susu suddenly asked:
“We haven’t seen each other in eighteen years. Do you remember me from our childhood when we met again?”
Yun Zhou thought for a moment: “I don’t have those memories, but my feelings are quite strong.”
“Feelings? Please tell me more.”
(0o0)…
Yun Zhou gave a thumbs up and said seriously: “The number one beauty of the Immortal Realm; her reputation is well-deserved!”
“???”
Yun Susu’s expression froze.
“The number one beauty of the Immortal Realm…”
She looked at Yun Zhou with a mix of laughter and tears, and said irritably: “Is that all you think of your aunt?”
Yun Zhou sighed: “Well, my aunt’s beauty overshadows all her other qualities; this is all I can perceive.”
“…Alright, let’s go.”
Yun Susu shook her head and took the lead in walking towards the outside of the palace.
Yun Zhou tilted her head: “Where to?”
“Don’t you eat three meals a day? It’s noon; I’ll take you to eat.”
“Ah… Okay!”
Yun Zhou followed her as they walked out.
Cũng không biết tại sao, anh ấy luôn cảm thấy như thể “tâm trạng tiêu cực” của Yun Susu đã biến mất hết vậy.
Vẻ vui vẻ này… thật là giả tạo!
