CHAPTER 412: CHAPTER 410 I LIKE YOU

"Qin Zhao will naturally tell me," Zhaozhao said.

Chu Yan let out a cold laugh and abruptly yanked Qin Zhao’s wrist, dragging her away.

"That couldn’t be better," Nan Xian said calmly.

If Qin Zhao told Chu Yan, then he would be able to eat donuts!

Chu Yan always felt that Nan Xian was intentionally provoking him. Turning his head, he saw Nan Xian standing at the balcony, his tall figure as graceful as jade, wearing an expression of aloof detachment.

It was easy for one to imagine an elaborate drama.

Such as, go ahead and take her away, her heart stays with me anyway.

Whether you know it or not, I don’t care.

That’s probably how Chu Yan envisioned it, hence the atmosphere around him grew even colder.

After they left, Nan Xian unexpectedly breathed a sigh of relief.

He really didn’t know how to interact with this person named Chu Yan.

At first, he could muster some enthusiasm, but Chu Yan’s demeanor was too cold. He feared his warmth might scare Chu Yan off, and what if he refused to make donuts for him?

So Nan Xian could only pretend to be aloof.

Chu Yan dragged Qin Zhao all the way to the parking lot.

As soon as they got in the car, he leaned over, his eyes dark and intense, "What did you two talk about?"

"He said he wants to eat donuts and asked you to make some for him."

"Is that all he said?"

"Yes."

Chu Yan clearly didn’t believe her. Nan Xian didn’t seem like the type who would be greedy for food.

The light in the car was dim, making his eyes seem even more dangerous. His hand, resting on the seat, slowly moved down, encircling Qin Zhao’s slender waist.

"Qin Zhao, I can accept that you keep things from me, but you cannot leave me."

"What nonsense are you thinking of? Why would I leave you all of a sudden?"

Chu Yan didn’t reply, instead, he bent down and kissed her.

His kiss was forceful, leaving Qin Zhao breathless. Her fingers involuntarily clutched at his shirt, the corners of her eyes slightly red.

In the depths of his phoenix eyes, there was a stirring darkness that made her dare not meet his gaze.

"You’d better not."

Chu Yan backed off slightly, watching her catch her breath.

His kiss had been rough, even breaking the skin of his lip. Her own lips were like delicate flowers, vivid and beautiful.

Chu Yan pressed his thumb against her lip, causing her to frown slightly from the sting.

"Can you not see him in the future? I don’t like him."

Chu Yan couldn’t quite explain it, but he just deeply disliked Nan Xian.

"Can’t you stop being so willful? He’s my master."

His breath, close at hand, became scorching hot. Chu Yan pursed his lips and kissed her again.

This time, his hands roamed inappropriately, throwing Qin Zhao into a panic.

"Don’t, don’t touch..."

"Don’t touch what?"

Qin Zhao held his hand, biting her lip, "Don’t touch me."

"You don’t want me to touch you?"

Chu Yan’s breath instantly turned icy cold.

"No, let’s talk about it when we get home."

Chu Yan didn’t say a word, just looked at her with a chilly gaze.

After a long while, he leaned in close to her ear, his voice hoarse, "When we get back, you are done for."

After saying those words, Chu Yan returned to his seat, leisurely straightening his clothes. He maintained that same clear and refined appearance, driving calmly all the way home.

As they entered the house, Qin Zhao sneakily glanced at him, feeling oddly anxious inside.

But she hadn’t done anything wrong, so what was there to be nervous about?

Was she expected to cut off all contact with other men because of Chu Yan?

That was impossible.

She was no canary trapped in a cage!

Qin Zhao was still a bit worried that Chu Yan would become as paranoid as he was in his previous life, so she tentatively asked, "Does that mean I can’t meet Nan Xian in the future? Can’t I have other male friends?

"If I go out to work, I will definitely need to have contact with men, right?"

"That’s not what I mean."

When Qin Zhao had normal interactions with men in the past, Chu Yan didn’t show any reaction.

During the drive home, Chu Yan had also calmed down a lot.

He pulled Qin Zhao over and hugged her, kissing her gently, "I’m just worried you might leave me for someone else, if your relationship with Nan Xian is just a normal mentorship, I won’t mind."

Upon hearing this, Qin Zhao comfortably settled on his lap.

"How could I possibly have an ambiguous relationship with him? In our sect, the master is like a father. And don’t be fooled by his youthful appearance; he’s actually quite old.

Last time I brought him the Donuts you made, he really liked them.

But he was too embarrassed to trouble you, so he secretly told me to pass on his compliments."

Qin Zhao sat up slightly, cupping his handsome face with her hands.

For the first time, she spoke to him so earnestly, "Chu Yan, I like you, and I won’t like anyone else."

It was a fact she was reluctant to admit, but had to.

She had liked him all along.

But in her past life, there were too many obstacles between them, she could not allow herself to like him.

If she fell for Chu Yan, it would not only be a betrayal to her family but also to herself, so she had no choice but to end her own life.

Now that the events of her past life had vanished, and he didn’t remember them either, Qin Zhao was able to speak these words openly.

Chu Yan stared at her in a daze for a long time, not expecting her sudden confession.

When he finally came back to his senses, it felt like fireworks were bursting in his mind, his hands shaking as he held her.

Chu Yan hugged her tightly, resting his chin on her shoulder, his voice slightly choked, "Zhaozhao, can you say that again, please?"

Qin Zhao repeated helplessly, "I like you, Chu Yan."

He felt an urge to cry, sensing that he had waited for these words for a very, very long time, so long that he’d forgotten the time and even who he was.

Chu Yan couldn’t help but kiss her, warm tears falling on Qin Zhao’s cheeks.

"Qin Zhao, I like you too, very much."

So much so, he would give her everything, including his life.

"Stop crying, what’s there to cry about?"

Qin Zhao wiped away his tears, a bit amused.

Chu Yan glared at her with moist phoenix eyes, "Don’t laugh."

"Okay, I won’t laugh."

Qin Zhao fell silent for a moment before asking him, "Do you want to cultivate?"

"What?"

"Just like me, cultivate."

Chu Yan said nothing, after all, he had long since begun his cultivation, and he didn’t know whether telling Qin Zhao would anger her because he had kept it secret.

"No need, you can protect me anyway."

Since he didn’t seem to be interested, Qin Zhao didn’t press further.

As for the issue of mortals’ fleeting lives, she naturally had a way to resolve it, allowing Chu Yan to accompany her for more years.

Suddenly, Qin Zhao’s expression paused as she remembered she had previously bought a grave for Chu Yan.

It seemed unlikely they would need it now.

-

Qin Yu contacted the police to arrest the boy’s father and stepmother.

After seeing Nan Xian’s abilities, Qin Yu still doubted whether he really was Qin Zhao’s master—after all, the guy seemed too incompetent.

Just yesterday, when dealing with a ghost, he had to call and ask for Qin Zhao’s help.

However, for Qin Zhao’s sake, Qin Yu decided to let Nan Xian join Shenyu Entertainment.

And Nan Xian’s agent would be Su Xiaotong.

To welcome Nan Xian’s arrival, Su Xiaotong planned to invite her artists to dine together.

"Zhaozhao, remember to come over tonight, we’ll welcome Nan Xian’s arrival together!"

Su Xiaotong called to inform Qin Zhao.

Qin Zhao and Chu Yan were just out buying groceries, planning to have hotpot together that evening.

After hanging up the phone, Qin Zhao said to Chu Yan, "I won’t be able to have hotpot with you, Su Xiaotong organized a welcome party for Nan Xian and asked me to go to dinner."

Chu Yan: "....."