Firefly Journey

Chapter 366 Once a fleeting glimpse of beauty (6)

"Don't be angry yet, you can be angry later, okay?"

Lin Yuanran knew Feng Ling well and guessed that she wasn't really angry, but he didn't know the reason, so he could only tell her to put it aside.

How fresh it is, can you even put aside your anger?

Anger is an emotion. When emotions arise spontaneously, they don't care about the time or place. Even if someone tries to hide it, clues can still be found.

As a result, Fengling nodded seriously, seemingly agreeing to Lin Yuanran's request and putting her anger aside for the time being.

"If you're not thirsty, are you hungry?" Lin Yuanran asked.

Feng Ling narrowed her beautiful emerald eyes. Lin Yuanran, you did this on purpose, didn't you?

Seeing Feng Ling's expression, Lin Yuanran realized that he might have said something wrong, so he tried to make amends quickly.

He took a deep breath and said softly, "Wind Chime, I have a few words to say to you, but you can't really get angry."

Wind Chime sneered: "Didn't I already say I'm angry?"

"Then...you can't get even angrier after hearing that."

"I can't guarantee that."

Lin Yuanran frowned. It seemed that there were some things he had to say. Even if it made her unhappy, it didn't matter. Even if she gave him two divine decrees, it would still be better than the current state of ambiguity.

Lin Yuanran turned around and quickly wiped his face to make himself look more refreshed.

He turned his head and looked into Fengling's eyes.

The wind chimes did not shy away, but calmly met their gaze.

"Do you...do you like Morgan?" Lin Yuanran asked.

This question shouldn't really be asked, because back in Yicheng, Fengling already provided the answer through her actions.

Morgan Demos was unparalleled among his aristocratic peers in terms of family background, appearance, and ability. Everyone would think he was the best partner for girls of his generation.

Fengling didn't think so; in terms of ability in all aspects, she was no less capable.

Most importantly, she is not from the Pan-Ancient Continent. Her worldview is different from that of anyone in that world, making it impossible for her to accept.

Instead of answering the question directly, the wind chime posed a new one.

Do you like that girl who looks like an elf?

"Like it."

Feng Ling's eyes widened, and her delicate brows furrowed.

Lin Yuanran knew she had misunderstood, so he quickly explained, "He was very good to the original owner, and I inherited those memories, so it's impossible for me not to like him."

But this affection, like how Lü Jianming treated his sister, was one of care and protection, nothing more.

The wind chimes' expression returned to calm.

So you don't like her?

"I don't like it," Lin Yuanran replied again.

"That's it."

This means that I am the same as you, otherwise I wouldn't have asked a rhetorical question.

Lin Yuanran was very happy, his joy was evident, and he couldn't help but laugh.

He said it was a laugh, but no sound came out. He continued, "Actually, there are a few things I need to apologize to you for."

"what's up?"

Lin Yuanran lowered his head slightly, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

"Whether in Torreg or later in St. Louis, I couldn't help but steal glances at you whenever I was with you."

Lin Yuanran's face flushed slightly. For him, telling Fengling these words was tantamount to a criminal surrendering himself to the police. He would be filled with anxiety while waiting for the judge's verdict.

But if he didn't say it, Lin Yuanran always felt like something was stuck in his throat, making him very uncomfortable.

Fengling raised an eyebrow: "That's it?"

“And…” he said quietly.

"besides?"

"Um……"

Since we've already started, we might as well tell everything.

“When I heard that you were engaged, I felt very sad, but we had only known each other for a short time. I felt sad because of sympathy, since most people on Earth are free to choose their own marriage partners.”

Later I found out that wasn't the case; I was just... well, you can call me lustful.

"The more time I spend with you, the more I realize that I really enjoy being with you, no matter what we're doing, even just spacing out. I've thought many times about what I would do if I couldn't go back and had to spend my whole life in the ancient world."

At times like this, you're the first person I think of. I don't know why, but that's just how it is, and I don't want to lie.

"Until after the academy competition, when you said you were the Holy Maiden of the Temple, I was stunned, but not too surprised. It would be strange if a girl as outstanding as you didn't have that kind of identity."

"After the graduation party, I mustered all my courage to make that request. I was very nervous, afraid that you would refuse. But at the same time, I also had a little bit of expectation, hoping that you would say yes."

You know what happened next, I…

At this point, Lin Yuanran's voice grew softer and softer, and he couldn't utter another word.

He lowered his head, not daring to face Feng Ling's face, and even considered using a miracle to escape.

"Go on, I'm listening."

Unlike Lin Yuanran's extreme shyness, Feng Ling was poised and listened with great interest. Anyone who didn't know better would think that Lin Yuanran wasn't talking about her.

"No, no more."

Lin Yuanran suddenly felt that he was very pathetic. Despite having experienced adventures in another world and possessing profound skills, he couldn't even say "I like you" when facing the girl he liked. He could only ramble on with vague and ambiguous words.

"Are you done talking?" Wind Chime asked again to confirm. "If you're done talking, you should leave now. Didn't you just plan to go back anyway?"

Lin Yuanran felt a burning sensation on his face. Since becoming a "fire mage," he had long been immune to high temperatures, but for some reason, he couldn't get rid of this burning feeling.

He ultimately didn't finish his sentence.

"Then, you should go back and rest early too. We can still help each other out, just like we did in St. Louis. You helped me before, but this time I obtained the fusion technique first and joined the mysterious group chat, so my cultivation path should be smoother. You..."

"You talk too much nonsense, are you done yet?" Wind Chime seemed a little impatient.

Lin Yuanran quickly fell silent, feeling somewhat disappointed. She realized that her words had offended her, which made her even angrier.

"That's all. I'm leaving now. Don't be angry."

Lin Yuanran actually turned around and left.

"Wait a minute," Feng Ling called out to him.

There's nothing we can do; he's just so clueless. If we don't stop him, he probably won't be able to sleep tonight.

"Is there anything else?" Lin Yuanran turned around with a blank look on his face.

"You forgot something."

Lin Yuanran looked at himself: "I'm so down on my luck. I don't remember giving you anything just now."

The wind chime didn't speak, but simply extended its hand.

Her arms were thin, but not in a boneless way; rather, they were slender.

Instantly, Lin Yuanran felt a surge of heat rising from his heart, traveling upwards as if it were about to break through his scalp and burst out of his brain.

He was shy, not stupid. He took two quick steps and then slowly placed his hand on it.

I'm very satisfied with the wind chimes.

Sure enough, asking someone like him to confess his feelings would be like asking him to die.

After saying a lot of irrelevant things, it can be summarized in just a few words. Why expand on it so much?

The wind chimes spoke for Lin Yuanran, saying what he couldn't say.

"Listen, whether you're Lin Yuanran or Ario, I like you."

Lin Yuanran's hand, which had just been lowered, trembled slightly. He grabbed the wind chime in return, not giving him a chance to back down.

The wind chimes smiled slightly.

I'll let you off the hook since you've said so much. Let me handle this. If I were to rely on you, I don't know how long I'd have to wait.

The one who actively tore down this facade wasn't Feng Ling, but Lin Yuanran.

Of all the words I could say, not a single one expressed "I like you," yet every single one did express "I like you."