flstandardbreds Chapter 342 When did I say I like you?
Chapter 342 When did I say I like you?
At night, Li Shang took the little rabbit out and went straight to Duke Meng's Mansion.
When he jumped down from the roof, he happened to be seen by two servants, and Li Shang was about to knock them out.
One of the servants spoke first, "Our lady has given instructions. Just come in and don't knock us out again."
Li Shang didn't waste any more time talking to them, he opened the window and jumped in.
Meng Zhiyuan came over when she heard the voice. She stared at the rabbit in Li Shang's hand and asked, "Is this for me?"
"Today at the hunting ground, I saw it was so small and cute, and I thought you would like it, so I brought it back. Here~" As soon as Li Shang stretched out his hand, Meng Zhiyuan snatched the rabbit away.
Meng Zhiyuan was so happy holding the rabbit. She had been depressed for so long and finally there was something to comfort her.
After touching it for a long time, as if he suddenly thought of something, he looked up at Li Shang and said, "Thank you, Mr. Li, it's rare that you still think of me." His tone was mixed with gratitude and some complaints.
Li Shang heard the hidden meaning behind Meng Zhiyuan's words. "I haven't come to see you these few days, but are you unhappy?"
"Why should I be happy or unhappy? I am not related to you, and you are not related to me."
Li Shang walked forward and sat next to Meng Zhiyuan. His sudden approach made Meng Zhiyuan stand up suddenly.
Meng Zhiyuan's face turned red to her ears, and Li Shang was not much better.
"There are differences between men and women. Don't get so close to me. I'm going to get married soon. If there's nothing else, you...don't come again!" Meng Zhiyuan said this against his own will, but there was no other way at the moment and he could only accept his fate.
Li Shang did not respond to Meng Zhiyuan's words, but stood up and walked towards her.
Meng Zhiyuan looked at Li Shang approaching and couldn't help but hold his breath.
Li Shang stretched out his hand and held Meng Zhiyuan in his arms. Meng Zhiyuan subconsciously wanted to struggle, but Li Shang held her tighter.
"Don't move. Let me hold you for a while, okay? I went to the hunting ground with Su Jinqi today. I don't think I'm any worse than him. The only shortcoming is that my family background is not as good as his. If he were me, he might not be better than me. Do you want to reconsider me? My heart is empty when I can't see you for a day. I never knew that liking someone is like this. Can you give me some more time? Just stay home and wait for me."
Meng Zhiyuan was a little shocked after hearing what Li Shang said, "You went to the hunting ground with Su Jinqi today? Does he know..."
"We just met today, and I haven't said anything yet, so just be at peace... I just want to observe his character. If he is really a man worthy of entrusting your life to, and you have a good impression of him, then I will definitely help him and do my best to help you two be together."
"When did I tell you that I like that guy Su Jinqi? I haven't even seen him yet, so how could I possibly have feelings for him?"
"What if you meet him? Will you change your mind?"
"I don't think so. After all, although I have never really seen what he looks like in person, I have heard some things about him, and I have also asked about his news. It is said that his personality is exactly the same as mine. How could someone like me like someone who is similar to me?"
Li Shang keenly noticed that Meng Zhiyuan didn't seem to like Su Jinqi, and a surge of joy surged in his heart: "So, would you like someone like me?"
Meng Zhiyuan was slightly startled, his eyes flickering with doubt: "What kind of person are you? How can I know?"
Li Shang took a step forward and said firmly, "So what do you want to know? As long as you ask, I will answer truthfully."
Meng Zhiyuan's face instantly turned red. She lowered her head and spoke in a voice as faint as a mosquito: "I... I don't have anything special to ask."
However, Li Shang did not give up easily. He continued to ask: "Then how do you feel about someone like me? Do you like me a little bit?"
Meng Zhiyuan's cheeks became increasingly hot, and she nodded shyly to show her agreement.
Li Shang was overjoyed. He hugged Meng Zhiyuan tightly without hesitation, as if he wanted to hold her in his arms forever. He whispered in her ear: "You must wait for me, no matter what happens. I will do my best to win you and make you my only one."
Meng Zhiyuan struggled hard to break free from Li Shang's arms, with a hint of stubbornness and determination on her face.
"The marriage between our two families has been approved by the Emperor. Now there are only a dozen days left before the wedding. How do you think we can stop this? Besides, the power of the General's Mansion should not be underestimated!"
Li Shang's eyes revealed a determination. He clenched his fists tightly and said, "I can't just sit back and watch and let myself regret it for the rest of my life. No matter what, I have to try. At least this way I can live up to your love for me!"
Meng Zhiyuan couldn't help but laugh after hearing what he said: "Huh! When did I ever say I like you?"
Li Shang widened his eyes, looked at her in disbelief and asked, "Didn't you just say you liked me? Why do you deny it in the blink of an eye?"
Meng Zhiyuan turned her head away, not looking at him again, and replied in a low voice: "That's just talk, don't take it for granted."
Li Shang tightly grasped Meng Zhiyuan's shoulders with both hands, turned her around, and looked anxiously into her eyes, saying in a low and urgent voice: "I don't believe you, look into my eyes and repeat what you just said!"
Meng Zhiyuan's eyes flickered, as if she didn't dare to look Li Shang in the eye. She lowered her head and said softly, "I..."
"You like me, right? What you said just now were lies, right?" Li Shang's eyes were full of sincerity and expectation, as if he wanted to see Meng Zhiyuan's true thoughts through her eyes.
Meng Zhiyuan bit her lip, hesitated for a moment, and finally raised her head, with a hint of helplessness in her eyes, "Even if I like you, what can I do? There are too many insurmountable obstacles between us, this is impossible to achieve."
"Nothing is impossible!" Li Shang's eyes became extremely firm. He held Meng Zhiyuan's hand tightly and said firmly, "As long as you are willing to believe in me and wait for me, I will definitely find ways to overcome all difficulties and clear all obstacles."
Meng Zhiyuan stared at Li Shang quietly, with mixed feelings in her heart. She knew clearly that she had special feelings for Li Shang, but the cruel reality made it difficult for her to take that step easily. Her eyes showed both deep affection for Li Shang and confusion and worry about the future.
"I can wait for you..." Meng Zhiyuan said softly.
Li Shang nodded, "I will try my best, believe me, wait for me..."