Chapter 430 - 431: Because It’s Been Twenty Years, He Can’t Afford to Lose
With his clear eyes shining, he resumed his aloft attitude. Even when treating his ’sister’ in such a way, he didn’t elicit disdain from others, but instead, made hearts flutter like a startled deer.
Di Xiaxia couldn’t quite articulate her feelings. She felt a strange mix of emotions!
"Xiaxia..." Di Mingzhe suddenly began, his raspy voice laced with strong restraint. At the sound of it, Di Xiaxia stiffened instantly.
Di Mingzhe stared at her without moving. He wanted to say, I love you, I’ve loved you for twenty years. Can you love me back?
But though the words roiled on the tip of his tongue, he ultimately couldn’t utter them.
His strength and fortitude always turned to fear in front of her, for he couldn’t afford to lose. Not after twenty years.
He didn’t want to argue with her, didn’t want to see any hint of disappointment, reluctance, or resistance on her face. Every instance would bring him pain.
He didn’t want to experience such heartache to the point of despair, so...
"Stand up." Finally, Di Mingzhe lowered his gaze and casually extended a hand. His strong palm lifted her up from the sofa.
The heat of his body slowly receded, hardening bit by bit until it became cold.
Di Xiaxia dumbly watched Di Mingzhe quietly return to his seat on the sofa. He was silent and seemed somewhat absent-minded, his eyes somewhat vacant as if they had lost focus.
She should be crying, and run back to her room, she thought. But at that moment, she found herself unable to move.
She didn’t know why, but she felt a little heartache for her brother, managed to overlook his previous actions.
Ah, Di Xiaxia, you are too soft-hearted!
Even though he nearly violated her, why is he acting as if he were the victim?
Good grief!
"Um, brother..." Di Xiaxia thought for a moment before haltingly starting. "What...what does all of this mean? Were you just experimenting with me?"
She had to admire her own audacity!
She actually asked him that!
Even though she felt embarrassed, she needed to know the truth.
Back to his senses, Di Mingzhe turned to look at her, his dark eyes still as placid as ever.
After a few seconds of silence, he nodded, "You could say that."
Di Xiaxia was dumbstruck. You could say that!
She had never heard of anyone experimenting with kissing like this. Just how eccentric was her brother?
The three words left her speechless, unable to respond, and yet they carried a certain weight of reasoning.
Ugh!
Completely taken aback, she pointed meekly towards the doorway, "Can...can I go now?"
"Sure." Di Mingzhe nodded.
Di Xiaxia awkwardly rose and hurried toward the door, with Di Mingzhe following behind to escort her to the doorway.
Just as Di Xiaxia was about to leave, she heard Di Mingzhe’s casual voice, "Xiaxia..."
Di Xiaxia looked up, scratching her head, "Hmm? Is there anything else?"
PS: I’d like to speak up here. The story of Xiaoqi and the young beau is not over, the story of Mingzhe and Xiaxia is still developing. I know there are fans of Xiaoqi and the beau, as well as fans of Xiaxia and Mingzhe, fans of the second uncle and the handsome brother. Their stories will be told because they are a family, inseparable. Currently, it’s the stories of Xiaoqi and Xiaxia, coming in bits and pieces. I hope fans of both couples are patient. I won’t neglect one relationship over the other. This is the story of a big family. It’s full of joy, humor, love, and emotion. Keep reading and you’ll see that all of them can be the main characters, the protagonist of their own life. Love to all of you.