moke everywhere, swirling in the air. The dark curtains were tightly shut, blocking out all light.He furrowed his brow, feeling a pang of sympathy for the man who worked tirelessly day and night.After...Jian Tong's heart skipped a beat. At this moment, she understood even less the boy in front of her. He was sometimes innocent and simple, and sometimes nonchalant and worldly.

She thought that by saying so, she could anger the person.

At this moment, she felt a little awkward instead.

She acted nonchalantly and said to Xiao Heng, "Mr. Xiao, that kiss you just gave wasn't free, Mr. Xiao remembers to pay up."

Well then... Shall we say that's alright

Jian Tong thought so.

Then he saw the man in front of him loosen one hand, rummaging in his pocket. When he extended his hand again, his palm was open in front of her: "Here you go."

Jian Tong was stunned. She had never seen someone like Xiao Heng before.

Staring blankly at the red bills in Xiao Heng's palm, Jian Tong didn't know how to react.

"He paid so quickly..."

I originally thought that showing him my ugly side, describing myself this way, would scare him away.

Jian Tong, I told you, you can't escape. I meant it.

Beside my ear, Xiao Heng's voice was unwavering and resolute.

But Jian Tong was even more flustered.

Seriously!

Seriously!

Serious things… she wouldn't dare to take them!

What else could she possibly deserve that is “serious”!

"Jane, that's not fair to me."

Jian Tong suddenly raised her head, a strange emotion in her eyes: "Xiao Heng," her rough voice interrupted Xiao Heng slowly. She looked at Xiao Heng intently and asked, "What does Jian Tong look like in your eyes"

Xiao Heng was stunned. He hadn't expected the woman in front of him to suddenly ask such a question.

This… is important

Xiao Heng didn't see that Jian Tong's two hands were constantly rubbing against each other with her fingertips, never stopping for a moment... Those familiar with her could tell at a glance—her heart at this moment was not as calm and serene as it appeared on the surface.

"Xiao Heng, I have nothing." Jian Tong reminded him faintly.

Xiao Heng became a little flustered: "Who said that"

"Xiao Heng, I really don't have anything." So why do you keep giving me your "seriousness"

You are stubborn, strong, and kind. You face everything head-on, except when it comes to my feelings. The way your ears turn red is adorable, and kissing you feels like first love.

Xiao Heng said urgently, "Jian Tong, you're not nothing. You're good. So good that all those external things don't matter."

Jian Tong's lips twitched into a strained smile... Strong Kind Courageous Unafraid

She gazed at the man before her, still somewhat childish. He was so earnest, so resolute, so unwavering...Jian Tong could only feel that she dared not look directly at him or face him, feeling her cheeks burning with heat.

With such unwavering and determined eyes, with such a serious expression... Jian Tong opened her mouth, wanting to say "Xiao Heng, you're wrong, the person you're talking about isn't me." She wanted to say it, but in the end, a flicker passed through Jian Tong's eyes. The words that reached her lips ultimately remained unspoken.

Perhaps she no longer has the energy to love someone, nor the capacity to do so. Perhaps it stems from a selfish desire deep within her...

"Jian Tong, you don't need to come towards me, you don't need to get closer. Just stand there, just stay there and don't move. I will walk towards you, getting closer. I'll go and hug you. You just stand still and don't do anything, just leave everything else to me."

"Jian Tong, if you don't try, how will you know that the word 'happiness' can't exist in your world"

"Jian Tong, give it a try, please. I promise I won't let you feel heartbroken or shed a single tear."

"Jian Tong, give me a chance, and give yourself a chance, to give us both a chance at happiness together."

"Jian Tong..."

"Little one..."

"Little Child..."

One voice after another, "Jian Tong," one by one, was almost getting into her heart. What could she do

What to do!

"Jian Tong, do you think you still deserve happiness now" Shen Xiu Jin said.

"Jian Tong, give us both a chance to be happy." Xiao Heng said.

Two voices, constantly repeating, endlessly echoing in her mind, her brain was about to explode!

Happiness, how could she possibly obtain happiness She is a sinner! Ah Lu died because of her, yet she received the happiness that everyone yearns for

Absurd!

Damn it, the ones who shouldn't have died are dead, and those who should have died are living happily The one who is supposed to be happy is Alou! Her life now is all stolen from Alou!

If...if Alucard hadn't died, wouldn't Alucard now be happy

Taking deer's life and also trying to steal his happiness

A flood of emotions came crashing down: struggle, pain, regret, self-denial, self-loathing...

Jian Tong fell into self-rejection and self-loathing. She couldn't tell the difference between her happiness and Alu's happiness. She subconsciously believed that Alu died for her, and she was living now to atone for him. If Alu were alive, she would have died that day. Every breath she took now should belong to Alu.

Then... what about happiness

Xiao Heng's voice, still in my ears!

Jian Tong waved her hand fiercely at Xiao Heng: "Shut up! Shut up! I don't need any happiness～!" She roared at Xiao Heng like a wild beast. Xiao Heng was caught off guard and didn't expect her to have so much strength suddenly. He stumbled back two steps, just barely regained his balance, when he saw the woman limping away, dragging one leg, almost running.

Jian Tong desperately wanted to get away from Xiao Heng.

Xiao Heng chased after him.

Jane, what are you afraid of!

On a tree-lined path, a woman limped hurriedly, a man in a white shirt behind her, chasing after her anxiously and questioning her as they ran.

Perhaps this wasn't much of a chase. After all, the chaser and the one being chased were not evenly matched. One had long legs and arms, moving with agility, while the other limped along, dragging a wounded leg.

This weather, as well as the mood of the heavens, changes capriciously.

The moment before, the sky was clear and bright with a high sun shining overhead.

The next second… BOOM!

In the blink of an eye, a storm raged!

I don't know where these oppressive clouds came from, they suddenly covered the sky and brought a heavy downpour!

"Jian Tong, don't run, you can't outrun me."

Xiao Heng shouted behind Jian Tong, the distance between the two shrinking rapidly. With only five or six meters left, Jian Tong panicked, running and turning back to look at Xiao Heng: "I said, I don't need…"

"Jian Tong! Be careful!"

Before she could finish her words, she saw Xiao Heng's terrified eyes. Jian Tong hadn't realized what was happening until a deafening "bang" exploded in her ear. Before she could understand what was going on, her body hit the ground and she rolled over.r" the woman said, turning her head away... She didn't want to see those eyes anymore, those deep eyes filled with love and pain... Who was she trying to foolShen Xiujin's deep affection and pain, hav...