Chapter 61: Confessing True Feelings 1

Following the mumbling sound, she looked over to see the young man sitting obediently and quietly on the bed. His face was slightly flushed, with a pinkish tinge to his fair complexion, appearing more adorably charming than usual.

Closing the door, Lu Yuner sat down on the edge of the bed and leaned in slightly to sniff the young man. Besides his unique scent, she could smell the strong aroma of alcohol emanating from his body. She confirmed, “You’ve been drinking.”

“Mm! Old Li gave it to me. He said it was medicine, just like alcohol, that would help me recover faster after drinking it.” The young man felt a bit dizzy, but his eyes remained obedient. His handsome face, tinged with intoxication, looked particularly refined and alluring.

Lu Yuner understood now. It turned out that young master Su had drunk medicinal wine, which wasn’t much different from regular wine. Coming from a wealthy family, young master Su had been well-protected and naturally never touched alcohol before. This being his first time drinking, he was definitely a bit drunk. Recalling Old Li’s words about resting after taking the medicine, she decided to discuss certain matters with him in detail after he had rested.

Just as she was about to persuade him to sleep, a polite knock sounded at the door. “Elder Sister Lu, Elder Sister Lu.”

Hearing a man calling Yuner “elder sister”, Su Qingwan, who had been drowsy, suddenly became more alert. His tone carried a hint of unease and wariness, “Who is that?”

He didn’t voice the question “Why is he calling you Elder Sister Lu?”, but kept it buried in his heart.

Recognizing the voice, Lu Yuner said to young master Su, “It’s Miss Ma’s younger brother-in-law, Chen Jinqing. I’ll go out for a moment to see him and be right back.”

Lu Yuner got up and went out to speak with Chen Jinqing in the courtyard.

Meanwhile, Su Qingwan’s heart remained shrouded in an inescapable gloom. Feeling uneasy, he lifted the quilt. Due to his sprained ankle, he could only move shakily to the window with the help of surrounding objects. Through the gap in the window, he could faintly see the two people in the courtyard.

His vigilant gaze locked firmly onto that man.

Having stayed in the room for a while, Lu Yuner carried a faint smell of alcohol. Chen Jinqing unconsciously leaned forward to sniff Lu Yuner, who instinctively stepped back. Chen Jinqing quickly straightened up and smiled, “Old Li’s medicinal wine is truly a treasure. Young Master Su will surely recover quickly after drinking it.”

Lu Yuner smiled and said, “I hope your words bring good fortune. By the way, why have you come?”

“Elder Sister Lu, this is for you.” Chen Jinqing handed her a small bamboo basket he was carrying. “My sister-in-law said she had wanted to keep you for dinner, but since you insisted on returning, she sent you some home-raised chicken eggs and some ingredients. I hope you don’t mind.”

Looking at the full basket, Lu Yuner felt warmth in her heart. These eggs were considered quite good for ordinary people, and would be enough to last them for a long time. Moreover, there was someone in the house who had just given birth, and young children to feed.

Lu Yuner reached out and took a few eggs, politely offering a slight smile. “I appreciate your kindness. A few eggs will be enough for me.”

Meeting those gentle, peach blossom eyes, Chen Jinqing lowered his head shyly, his eyes flickering as he withdrew the basket. “Alright then! In that case, I’ll be heading back.”

Chen Jinqing called out to Old Li, “Old Li, I’m leaving. I’ll come visit you another day.”

“If you need anything in the future, feel free to come to my home anytime. I’m off, Elder Sister Lu.” Chen Jinqing left carrying the basket.

Lu Yuner stepped forward, “Let me see you out.”

“Alright.” Chen Jinqing’s bright eyes curved into a smile, his lips turning up with a meaningful grin.

A moment later.

After seeing Chen Jinqing off, Lu Yuner returned to find Old Li no longer in the courtyard. Looking around, she saw him wearing a bamboo hat and carrying a basket on his back, walking along a distant field ridge. Lu Yuner decided not to freeload, planning to follow Old Li out to work over the next few days.

Lu Yuner returned to the kitchen to put away the eggs, only to find that food had been left in the pot, still kept warm. She smiled knowingly, realizing Old Li had prepared it. She then returned to young master Su’s room.

As soon as she opened the door, she saw the young man still sitting dazed on the couch, looking weak and sickly.

“Young Master Su, you should rest well after taking your medicine.” Thinking he was feeling unwell, Lu Yuner walked over to help Su Qingwan lie down.

Su Qingwan’s eyes drooped, his dark pupils moving slightly. “Elder Sister Yuner.”

“Hmm?” Lu Yuner paused her actions, knowing the young man had something on his mind causing his emotions to fluctuate so. She gazed intently at his face, as beautiful as the moon, and gently encouraged him to speak, “What is it?”

The next moment, the young man’s slender frame threw itself into Lu Yuner’s arms. His delicate arms clung to her waist, his soft body pressing tightly against hers. He quietly rested his little head on Lu Yuner’s shoulder, his sweet, warm breath falling on her neck. Lu Yuner’s body tensed slightly, the tips of her ears quickly turning an unnatural shade of red.

Seeing his unusual behavior and assuming it was due to the medicinal wine affecting his body, Lu Yuner allowed him to hold her and spoke softly, “Are you feeling unwell from the medicinal wine? It’s alright, you’ll feel better after some sleep.”

Suddenly, Lu Yuner heard an unexpected sentence in her ear, “Qingwan likes Elder Sister Yuner.”

Although she had heard Young Master Su’s confessions many times before, Lu Yuner’s heart still fluttered. Thinking his mind was becoming unclear and scattered due to the effects of the medicinal wine, she said, “Young Master Su, you’re drunk.”

Su Qingwan raised his head slightly to look at her. His vision had become blurry at some point, as if covered by a layer of shimmering mist. His coquettish voice carried a hint of flirtation, more like whining, “Qingwan is not drunk. Qingwan likes Elder Sister Yuner, likes you so, so much…”

As soon as he finished speaking, a flood of emotions surged in Lu Yuner’s eyes. She leaned in and used her clean sleeve to wipe his tears, thinking it was time to explain everything clearly to him. “There, don’t cry. I have something very important to tell you.”

Hearing this, Su Qingwan stopped crying and composed himself a little, sitting obediently. However, a few sparkling teardrops still hung on his thick lashes. As Lu Yuner wiped his tears, his glistening eyes revealed a hint of surprise and delight, and a blush suddenly appeared on his handsome face.

Lu Yuner gazed at him. The young man’s eyes were like glassy beads, with a layer of luster. Against his fair skin tinged with pink and his jet-black hair, his coy, shy expression was very alluring, appearing both delicate and faintly fragile.

He truly was a charming and handsome young man, absolutely the pinnacle of beauty in her eyes.

Lu Yuner quietly appreciated him for a moment, then slightly narrowed her eyes and said gently, “What I’m about to tell you is the first and last time I’ll say it, so listen carefully.”

For some reason, Su Qingwan gradually became nervous and nodded tearfully.

Lu Yuner spoke seriously, “Young Master Su, do you remember the joke I made in the carriage last time about being half-human and half-ghost?”

Hearing this suddenly, Su Qingwan was visibly stunned.

Lu Yuner’s eyes moved slightly as she continued, “Actually, it’s true… I’m not from here, or rather, I don’t belong to the Great Yuan Dynasty. I come from another world. Because my body had an accident and was injured, my soul came into this body with the same name as me a year ago.”

As soon as she said this, her peach blossom eyes met Young Master Su’s gaze intently, seeing the undisguised shock and panic in his eyes.

To be honest, if it hadn’t happened to her, even she wouldn’t believe such a strange and bizarre thing. It was normal for others to find it hard to accept and react with fear.

Seeing his reaction, Lu Yuner lowered her eyes, thought for a moment, and decided to move back to maintain some distance from him.

“Where are you going?” Seeing her about to leave, Su Qingwan immediately grabbed Lu Yuner’s arm excitedly.

Lu Yuner looked at the hand holding her, her complex expression hard to read. She said softly, “Young Master Su, aren’t you afraid? Aren’t you afraid that I…”

“I’m not afraid.” Su Qingwan’s determined gaze welled up with deep emotion, his eyes suddenly flashing with a clear light. “So… is this why Elder Sister Yuner wouldn’t engage in matters of love between men and women? Why you kept rejecting my feelings for you, is that right?”

Thinking back to the scene in the carriage, he realized it had been Elder Sister Yuner’s test. If he had given her a firm answer then, she wouldn’t have thought he was afraid and chosen to disguise her true thoughts with a joking tone.

Now that he thought about it, not getting the result she wanted then must have left Elder Sister Yuner very disappointed.

His fate with Elder Sister Yuner began with that accidental fall into the water. When he was on the brink of death, Elder Sister Yuner’s rescue made him feel an unprecedented sense of security and dependence, perhaps second only to his father in this life.

Elder Sister Yuner’s sudden departure left him dreaming of her every night, always feeling lost when he couldn’t see her face clearly. Although he didn’t realize she was Elder Sister Yuner at their first meeting, he would inexplicably become irritated when male students secretly discussed her.

When he learned that Elder Sister Yuner was his lifesaver, that indescribable happiness and excitement overflowed, far stronger than ever before.

This feeling made him want to hold onto her tightly, even if Elder Sister Yuner was half-human and half-ghost.

He didn’t care.

From beginning to end, all he wanted was her.

Lu Yuner nodded and explained in detail, “That’s right, and secondly, there’s an even more important reason – I want to go back, back to my original world. I want to…”

“Elder Sister Yuner, you want to leave? Leave this place?” Su Qingwan’s grip tightened out of fear of losing her, not allowing her any chance to escape. But he still lowered his head dejectedly, moisture welling up in his phoenix eyes. His fine eyelashes trembled lightly as he asked in a dejected tone tinged with hope, “Is there… nothing here worth Elder Sister Yuner… willing to stay for? Not a single… person?”

He didn’t know why he was holding onto hope, asking such an obviously answered question. Even that unknown Brother Nanxi had seen through it long ago, telling him that Elder Sister Yuner kept people at arm’s length, not forming too many connections.

Hadn’t he experienced this himself? Yet here he was, indulging in wishful thinking, hoping for things he shouldn’t.