Chapter 1378: Chapter 138 Yun Er "Resurrection
Yan Shi agreed with a sound and hurriedly sat beside Zhuo Yun, giving a helpless smile, and said, "It’s not that your room is too small; it’s that I’m too tall. Actually, there’s enough space for two people to live here, it’s just that the space to move around is a bit small." After saying this, Yan Shi immediately realized his slip of the tongue and could only cough twice to cover his embarrassment.
When Zhuo Yun heard him mention living with two people, a blush crept from her pretty face down to her neck. Looking down, she found herself at a loss for words.
Because the space on the bed was too small, their shoulders and legs inevitably touched, feeling each other’s skin temperature, neither of them having the courage to speak first.
After a long time, it was Yan Shi who broke the silence first, his voice awkward: "Zhuo Yun, how have you been these past days?"
Zhuo Yun glanced at him and said, "Nothing good or bad. Our elves’ lives have always been monotonous. Unlike you humans who live so freely, who can leave without a glimpse of reluctance."
Yan Shi took a deep breath and muttered, "Actually, actually there was a reason for us leaving quietly last time."
Zhuo Yun was stunned and asked, "Reason? What reason did you have?"
Yan Shi looked deeply into Zhuo Yun’s eyes and said, "The reason I left was because I wanted to escape. I was afraid to continue staying with you! If we spent more time together, I would certainly find it unbearable to leave."
Upon hearing Yan Shi’s words, Zhuo Yun’s cheeks grew even redder, but a sweetness arose in her heart as she spoke softly, "Why do you escape? Am I a man-eating tiger?"
Yan Shi let out a helpless sigh and said, "Zhuo Yun, do you know? Over a year ago, I had already fallen hopelessly in love with you. But my rationality tells me that it’s impossible for us. As a human, I only have a lifespan of a hundred years, while you elves are different, you live much longer than humans. If, if we really come together, what will you do when I am old and dead? I can’t bear it! I can’t bear to see you living alone and lonely, can’t bear to let you suffer any harm. So, I never dared to confess to you, and could only bury my feelings deep inside my heart. Zhuo Yun, don’t take offense to my words, alright? I’ll leave immediately after I’ve said my piece. I’ve been holding back for so long, how much I’ve wanted to confide in you! After leaving the Elf Forest last time, I tried hard to forget you, to erase your shadow from the bottom of my heart, but I couldn’t do it. Whenever I quiet down, your image incessantly flashes through my mind. You know about Yun Er’s matter. Since she died, I always thought I wouldn’t ever fall in love with another person, but your appearance has changed my mind. Your gentleness, your kindness, deeply attract me. Not long ago, Ah Dai and Xuan Yue came to our Pu Yan tribe, and our great Prophet Pu Lin asked me to come to the Elf Forest with them. I didn’t want to come, I really didn’t, I still wanted to escape. But when I actually arrived at the Elf Forest and saw the damage outside, all my thoughts of escape disappeared, and I just wanted to see you, to fly to your side immediately to protect you. As long as you are safe, I am content. I’m really sorry for before, I was too impulsive. I embraced you because I couldn’t contain my inner emotions. I’m truly sorry for offending you." With a deep sigh, Yan Shi now couldn’t dare to look at Zhuo Yun, "I feel much better after saying all this. I hope my words haven’t disturbed your peaceful life. Your own kind suits you better than I do, and I hope you find true happiness. I think it’s time for me to leave now." With that, he stood up and resolutely walked towards the exit of the treehouse. He loved Zhuo Yun, but he definitely did not want his love to cause Zhuo Yun any pain.
Just as Yan Shi reached the door of the treehouse, Zhuo Yun suddenly shouted, "Wait, don’t leave."
Yan Shi’s body shook, he turned around slowly and looked at Zhuo Yun. Zhuo Yun’s pretty face showed a hint of sorrow, she stood up and took the initiative to grab Yan Shi’s large hand, "If you truly like me, then come and sit back down."
Yan Shi gazed into Zhuo Yun’s eyes, slowly returning to his former spot, whispering, "I’ve said everything I wanted to say. As a man, it’s not good for me to stay here too long."
Zhuo Yun saw the look of desolation on Yan Shi’s face, and her heart twisted with pain. She had never imagined someone could love her so deeply. The words Yan Shi had just spoken had deeply moved her; everything he said was for her sake, and the deep affection contained in those words was so genuine and sincere. How could she not be moved?
"Yan Shi, don’t worry about so much, I don’t care, what are you afraid of? In fact, how could I not know about your feelings for me? We have both been hurt by love, and the people we loved have passed away. Yan Shi, do you know what I’m craving now? It’s true love, not someone to accompany me until death. I don’t care about the length of your lifespan, I really don’t. As long as it’s true love, even just one day is enough for me. Yan Shi, don’t escape anymore; face your own feelings. I, I love you too. Otherwise, why would I let you into my personal space?"
Yan Shi’s blood boiled, and the surge of emotions pushed all reason aside. He wrapped Zhuo Yun tightly in his arms, his body quivering, and even a strong man like him couldn’t help but let tears of excitement flow. "Zhuo Yun, I, I love you, do you really have no regrets?"
