Chapter 110

Xuan Yuan Qingya was stunned on the spot!

All along, she had only heard Lin Tian’s thoughts about staying away from the female leads and trying to survive.

But just now, this man had openly admitted that he was moved by her?

Unaware of it herself, a quiet flush had spread across Xuan Yuan Qingya’s cheeks, and a misty sheen of moisture had once again surfaced in her eyes.

At the same time, the corners of her lips curved upward involuntarily.

She gazed at Lin Tian, who had his eyes tightly shut. This man wasn’t particularly handsome, yet the more she looked at him, the more his extraordinary aura seemed to shine through. Warm currents surged endlessly within her heart.

Wherever that warmth flowed, Xuan Yuan Qingya felt nothing but sweetness.

“Lin Tian, what do you want me to do? Whatever it is, I’ll listen to you.”

Xuan Yuan Qingya spoke softly, her tone earnest.

If someone familiar with Xuan Yuan Qingya were here, they would immediately recognize her words—that this woman was serious.

In the past, she had asked her mother a question.

“Mom, do I have to become strong to protect you and the Xuan Yuan family?”

Looking at the young Xuan Yuan Qingya at the time, Xuan Yuan Xing felt a pang of heartache. Still, she nodded with a smile and said:

“Yes, a daughter of the Xuan Yuan family must grow strong so she can protect you and this family.”

Then, with the same earnest tone she had just used with Lin Tian, Xuan Yuan Qingya looked seriously at her mother and spoke the words she had held onto for more than a decade.

“All right, Mom. I will work hard to become strong!”

For over ten years, Xuan Yuan Qingya had never stopped striving and growing stronger.

Once she set her mind on something, her determination surpassed anything anyone could imagine.

So, her words to Lin Tian meant only one thing: Xuan Yuan Qingya was about to get serious!

Lin Tian opened his eyes when he heard her words and looked at Xuan Yuan Qingya, whose expression had already returned to normal.

From this woman, who seemed to embody ultimate serenity, he sensed a profound seriousness and unwavering resolve.

After pondering for a long time, Lin Tian finally spoke softly.

“Wait for me…”

“Alright.”

There is a passage like this in Journey to the West:

When Master Xuanzang arrived at the Women’s Kingdom, the queen asked him,

“Royal Brother, am I beautiful?”

Back then, Golden Cicada furrowed his brows, pressed his palms together, and silently recited sutras.

Even after leaving the Kingdom of Women, a place without tribulation, Tang Sanzang never answered the Queen.

But in his heart, he had already made up his mind.

“If there is a next life.”

…

The two of them remained silent for a long time. Then, a smile appeared on Xuan Yuan Qingya’s face—so beautiful that Lin Tian could not resist it. He no longer avoided her gaze.

He seemed to understand something, yet at the same time, he didn’t.

Looking at Xuan Yuan Qingya, Lin Tian sighed.

“Don’t tell anyone what happened today, and make sure no one finds out, all right?”

Xuan Yuan Qingya nodded, her eyes expressing both reliance and a faint smile. However, her voice was no longer soft and sweet; it had returned to its usual cool, indifferent tone.

Xuan Yuan Qingya understood that, from that moment on, Lin Tian had made a promise to her.

“Wait for him.”

…

Xuan Yuan Qingya naturally agreed to Lin Tian’s request not to tell anyone about what happened today.

Truthfully, even if Lin Tian hadn’t said anything, Xuan Yuan Qingya would never have shared the deepest secret buried in her heart.

The two walked out of the room and arrived at Xue Xue’s room.

Uncle Zhong’s gaze swept over them, but he didn’t notice anything unusual.

Yet, his intuition told him that Xuan Yuan Qingya and Lin Tian had grown closer.

Clearly, the distance between them was greater than when they first arrived. There was no physical contact or even an exchange of glances between them.

Uncle Zhong had no idea why he felt this way, and it wasn’t something he should worry about anyway.

He bent down slightly and spoke in a low voice.

“Young Miss, Miss Xue has woken up. She’s not seriously ill, just weak.”

Xuan Yuan Qingya nodded and turned to look at Lin Tian. Her tone was cool and indifferent.

“Lin Tian, would you like to go in and see her? After all, you’re the one who knocked her out.”

Lin Tian still hadn’t recovered from his emotions. Upon hearing Xuan Yuan Qingya’s words, the corner of his mouth twitched and he instantly became fully aware.

Seriously? Could you at least pay attention to your wording?!

That scared her unconscious, not knocked her out!

Lin Tian thought for a moment.

After all, scaring a young girl into passing out was still his fault. Even though he didn’t want anything to do with Xue Xue, the female lead, Lin Tian nodded helplessly and said:

“All right, I’ll go take a look.”

He had already made up his mind: apologize and leave!

Shang Chan, Zhao Mengmeng, Bai Bing’er, and Xuan Yuan Qingya were already entangled with him in one way or another.

If Xue Xue got involved, too, Lin Tian was going to explode!

Still, in the original story, Xue Xue’s character was a gentle, virtuous, and timid homemaker. She shouldn’t be as troublesome as Bai Bing’er or Xuan Yuan Qingya, should she?

Keeping this in mind, Lin Tian followed Xuan Yuan Qingya into the ward.

Inside, Xue Xue lay weakly on the bed, still showing traces of fear in her eyes.

The moment she saw Xuan Yuan Qingya, tears nearly welled up in her eyes. She was her most trusted best friend—the sister who could comfort her the most at a time like this!

However, before Xue Xue could utter the word “Qingya,” her gaze fell upon Lin Tian, who was walking behind Xuan Yuan Qingya.

Xue Xue’s eyes instantly widened, the moisture in her stunning phoenix eyes vanishing in an instant—scared right out of her.

With her stunned expression, tightly pressed lips, and fair hands clutching the blanket, she looked like an innocent girl who had just seen a dangerous thug.

The corner of Lin Tian’s mouth twitched.

Am I really that terrifying?

Seeing this scene, Xuan Yuan Qingya smiled faintly and spoke.

“Xiao Xue, he is my friend. His name is Lin Tian. I’m sorry about what happened earlier. I forgot you were in the bedroom and asked him to help deliver something. I’m really sorry!”

Hearing this, Lin Tian stepped forward with a sincere expression and said, “Miss Xue, I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to scare you.”

Xue Xue pressed her lips tightly together, took a few steps back, and tried to hide the panic in her eyes.

Lin Tian was completely dumbfounded.

[Why is she so timid? I didn’t even do anything! Sigh. Forget it. I’ll let Xuan Yuan Qingya comfort her. Besides, I’ve already apologized!]

Lin Tian thought to himself. Then, he gave a faint smile and prepared to leave.

“I’ve apologized. What else am I waiting around for?”

What he didn’t know was that his inner voice was being heard by someone else at that very moment.

It had also reached Xue Xue’s ears, carrying with it a deep sense of helplessness and a sigh.

Xue Xue was stunned!

For a moment, the clever girl froze in confusion. Then, as she came to her senses, she looked at Lin Tian.

“Was that this man’s inner voice just now?”

Her mind was in a daze. But when she saw Lin Tian about to leave, she instinctively raised her hand.

In a timid and hesitant tone tinged with fear yet brimming with curiosity and a hint of probing, she softly spoke.

“You…just now…were you the one who brought me here?”

“Huh?”

Lin Tian stopped in his tracks, stunned.

[What’s going on? Was this woman planning to hold him accountable for carrying her there?]

[What else could I have done in that situation besides carry her?]

Lin Tian turned around and explained helplessly.

“I’m sorry, Miss Xue. Things were urgent, and I had no choice. Please don’t hold it against me.”

Meanwhile, he silently grumbled to himself:

[This woman isn’t just timid; she’s also very traditional. No wonder she ends up as the female lead who stays by Jiang Yifeng’s side the most. Who wouldn’t want a gentle, virtuous, and adorable wife like that?]

Xue Xue’s eyes widened in shock!

The moment she heard the words “little wife,” her face instantly flushed red—so red it looked like it could bleed.