Star Luo Empire, the Zhu family.
The sunset glow in the sky was a beautiful, intoxicating red.
Inside the luxurious mansion, the maids and servants had finished their meals.
They moved back and forth under the eaves and along the corridors.
Returning to their posts, each performing their duties, there was little sound, yet it was still somewhat lively.
Among the many courtyards and houses.
Only one was special, with no one passing by or even stopping there.
Dim light filtered through the doors and windows into the room.
Adding to the sense of gloom.
The room's layout was simple, yet very tidy, and the decorations on the bed were childlike.
Zhu Zhuqing lay motionless on the table.
Her delicate face, black hair, and petite frame appeared fragile.
She held a small, transparent fish tank in her hands, the red carp inside constantly bumping against the glass.
Completely unaware of being in a cage.
Just like she used to be.
Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the fish with her beautiful, listless eyes, her stomach rumbling.
She remained indifferent.
Within this short month.
Zhu Zhuqing had completely understood her situation.
All the past affection had left her.
Or rather, she had never possessed those things.
They were all fake, tools used to mask indifference.
Everyone was respectful and courteous.
Seeming harmonious and beautiful.
But it was this kind of subtle torment that made her feel extremely uncomfortable.
Clearly showing concern for her.
Yet when she asked her father and mother for help, exposing her sister's misdeeds.
They avoided the issue.
Maintaining an attitude of disbelief, non-interference, misunderstanding, and letting things take their course.
Leaving Zhu Zhuqing completely helpless.
Throughout the entire Zhu family, it seemed no one was on her side.
In the entire Star Luo City.
Perhaps only that so-called fiancé.
Grumble~
Sounds continued to emanate from her stomach.
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her red lips, stared at the red carp in front of her, and swallowed her saliva.
In a daze, she seemed to see that golden-haired boy again.
The big brother who treated her to a meal.
He should also be on her side, right? He's so powerful...
But why hasn't he come as promised?
Zhu Zhuqing stared blankly at the small fish tank, lost in thought.
She blinked her eyes in confusion.
Was she starving? Why did gold suddenly appear in the fish tank?
"What? Are you starving again?"
A voice as gentle as a spring breeze suddenly sounded in the room.
The voice was not loud, but very gentle.
Zhu Zhuqing raised her light purple eyes, looked across the table, and was somewhat stunned.
A golden-haired, white-robed boy.
With the same warm smile as last time, standing upright in the room.
The jet-black tail behind him was slowly retracting.
Zhu Zhuqing didn't answer.
Qian Renxue didn't mind, and sat directly at the table, taking out a small plate of snacks.
He pushed it in front of Zhu Zhuqing and said with a smile:
"I'm treating you."
Zhu Zhuqing stared intently at Qian Renxue, slowly withdrawing her gaze.
She looked at the steaming fruit-flavored glutinous rice cake.
"Thank you..."
Zhu Zhuqing was very calm, far from the panic she showed last time.
Even as hunger constantly assailed her.
She remained reserved, daintily picking up a small piece and slowly swallowing it near her lips.
But her eyes remained fixed on Qian Renxue.
With a strange expectation in her eyes.
She didn't forget to explain:
"They called me to eat, but I didn't go, I didn't want to see them..."
"Oh? Is that so."
Qian Renxue didn't feel surprised.
Looking at the hint of stubbornness in Zhu Zhuqing's eyebrows, he reminded her:
"Fasting won't change anything."
"This kind of protest will only hurt yourself, and you won't be able to hold on for long."
As if thinking of something, Qian Renxue added.
"It's not good if it affects your development."
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing pursed her red lips, somewhat silent, she knew it was useless.
But this was almost the only thing she could do.
After the words fell.
A glass of juice appeared in front of Qian Renxue again, his palm gently stroking the cup wall.
A little bit of ice dew hung on the glass.
Without Qian Renxue making any movements, the iced juice floated up and down.
Appearing on Zhu Zhuqing's right hand side.
Looking at the juice, the expectation in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes towards Qian Renxue grew even stronger.
"Thank you."
"You're welcome."
Qian Renxue shook his head gently.
He glanced at the increasingly dim sky outside and said directly:
"How is it? Has a month given you time to think it over?"
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing pursed the pastry at the corner of her lips.
She didn't answer directly, but stared eagerly at Qian Renxue.
"I want to eat my fill first..."
"Ha, okay."
Qian Renxue chuckled.
Not too anxious, he waved his hand, and various dishes appeared on the table.
All still steaming.
However, there were also a few more that Hu Liena had personally made for him.
Qian Renxue personally placed the bowls and chopsticks in front of Zhu Zhuqing.
"Eat slowly, I'll wait."
Swish—Clang!
Before Qian Renxue could finish speaking, the chopsticks in his hand had already been snatched away by Zhu Zhuqing.
She quickly reached for the meat dishes.
Non-stop stuffing them into her cherry-like mouth.
"Ah wu! Tha-, thank you..."
Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks were bulging, and her speech was slurred.
She had been fasting for a whole day.
Starving.
Qian Renxue stared blankly at this scene, a smile gradually appearing on his face.
He understood in his heart.
No wonder she was looking at him with such expectant eyes.
It turned out she was expecting the dishes from his system space.
"Eat slower."
Qian Renxue gently advised.
He ladled a bowl of Cordyceps flower and ginseng soup and sent it to her.
"Mmm!"
Zhu Zhuqing took it with both hands and nodded heavily.
She swallowed the meat in her mouth with the soup, not forgetting the little fish in the fish tank.
She put down the actions in her hand.
She picked up a small piece of glutinous rice cake, pinched it into small grains, and threw it into the fish tank.
"Heh."
Qian Renxue couldn't help but smile.
With a slight thought, the fish tank and pastry floated in front of him.
"Let me help you."
"..."
Zhu Zhuqing was stunned, then ignored him and continued to work hard.
At the same time, she rolled her eyes.
Looking at the golden-haired boy in front of her, patiently breaking the pastry to help her feed the fish.
Her slightly restless heart gradually calmed down.
This boy.
Even though the sun had already set, he still made people feel warm.
Soon.
The dishes on the table were all attacked and scattered.
Zhu Zhuqing's mouth was full of oil and soup, and she stuck out her small tongue to lick the corners of her lips.
She couldn't stop hiccupping.
"Haha... I told you to eat slower."
Qian Renxue smiled and returned the fish tank to its original owner.
Zhu Zhuqing hugged it tightly, as if it could give her some sense of security.
"Thank you for the meal."
"Mmm."
Qian Renxue nodded slightly, smiling as he asked:
"Can you give me your answer now? Don't worry, I won't force you."
"I want to see the teacher's martial soul again."
Zhu Zhuqing requested nervously, she was afraid of being considered a nuisance.
But she was even more afraid that what she saw last time was an illusion.
Full of unreal feelings.
"Oh?"
Qian Renxue looked at Zhu Zhuqing in surprise.
Her address had already indicated her choice, but why would she do this?
Noticing the apprehension in her eyes.
Qian Renxue suddenly understood.
"Of course."
Wishing you all a happy life!
