Chapter Thirty-One: The Promise of Clear Breeze

  Lan Rou slowly raised her head and smiled gently at him, lightly pinching his high nose. "Fool! What are you thinking about?" She knew that this man truly loved her. She was also often moved by him, actually he had already taken root in her heart, only not as deeply as Ye. She asked herself more than once, was she really a flirtatious woman? Why did she have Ye in her heart but still couldn't let go of him?

  "Not just tonight, you are so beautiful that I want to hide you away." He gently stroked her pale face, his deep eyes overflowing with love.

  She playfully rolled her eyes at him, batting her big eyes back and forth, a hint of mischief in them. "Is it only beautiful today?"

  He laughed heartily and gently held her in his arms. "How could that be? My dear, you are forever the most beautiful."

  She smiled sweetly and gently rested her head on his shoulder, softly calling out his name. "Qingfeng!"

  "Mmm!" He gently patted her back, softly responding.

  "Have you ever thought about the future?" She gently pushed him away, her eyes filled with a serious gaze.

  He lowered his head and gazed deeply at her. "In the future?"

  "Right! In the future." She nodded heavily.

  His eyes were filled with sincerity, he tightly grasped her hand and solemnly said: "Xī ěr, no matter what the future holds, I will always be by your side. If it's nighttime, I'll also stand guard with him for you. Remember, my life is yours, in this lifetime, I only acknowledge you. Don't abandon me, or else I'll be miserable."

  "Idiot!" She emotionally hugged him. Since her hand mysteriously healed, she had a feeling of unease in her heart. She vaguely felt that there was an eerie power flowing through her body from time to time, but when she tried to grasp it, it disappeared. She felt that coming here wasn't accidental, but rather a predetermined fate.

  He gently stroked her black shiny hair, tenderly adjusting the mask for her. "Xī ěr, let's go in. The dance party will be over soon."

  "Alright! But this time we'll take the side door." She smiled mischievously, this time she wanted to keep a low profile.

  Thinking of that group of girls, he also had a look of lingering fear. He hooked up a handsome smile. "Xī ěr, we really are too heart-to-heart."

  She blinked her eyes and smiled. "What are we waiting for? Let's go."

  He pulled her hand and the two of them quietly slipped in through the side door. They both wore sly smiles, sneaking back to their own seats.

  Tonight's dance party was most enjoyable for Lan Ruotong, who was surrounded by many men like a proud queen.

  "Beauty, your temperament is so noble, I am deeply attracted to you and can't help but fall into it. May I have the pleasure of asking you to dance?" A self-proclaimed handsome boy asked with a slight bow.

  Another boy squeezed him aside with force and looked at him disdainfully. "You're not worthy, get out of the way. The beauty will dance with me."

  Lan Ruo Tong beamed with a happy smile, delightedly watching the men around her vying for her attention. Her eyes darted back and forth across the scene, searching for Lan Ruo Xuan's figure.

  Janice, wearing a black Zorro mask, elegantly sipped red wine from a goblet. His handsome and chiseled features stood out, with a pair of azure eyes gleaming with an unknown light. His sensual thin lips carried a hint of warm and refined smile.

  The girls gathered around him, their hearts racing with excitement, wishing they could rush up to him. But his prince-like elegance also made them stop in their tracks, afraid of desecrating his nobility.

  A few girls nearby were staring at him with hearts in their eyes. "Teacher Janice, you're so handsome!"

  "Right! He's as perfect as a prince. Look at those deep, captivating blue eyes. Even being glanced at by him is an honor."

  "Yes! His temperament is so elegant, it's irresistible."

  Janice's azure eyes suddenly flashed a bright light, she put down her wine glass and stood up elegantly.

  "My goodness! He's walking towards us, pinch me to see if I'm dreaming!" A girl exclaimed excitedly, her eyes full of incredulity.

  Another girl's hands were covering her red cheeks, and her eyes were full of expectation. "Oh! I'm going to faint! My prince actually heard my call."

  Janice stared intently ahead, a hint of excitement in her blue eyes. She walked slowly forward, completely unaware of the girls beside her who had gone crazy for him.

  The girls suppressed their excited emotions, watching as Janis slowly approached them. He came over, he came over. However, he didn't even glance at them and walked past them towards the back.

  The girls' hearts were like a high-burning flame that was suddenly extinguished by a heavy rain.

  Janice approached them with a gentle smile and softly called out: "Alisha!"

  She, who was talking to Liu Qingfeng, heard Jenice calling her and quickly raised her head to look at him with surprise. "Jenice! Come sit." She moved her body to the side, making room for a seat.

  "Good!" Janice sat down elegantly, her azure eyes gazing at her with a smile.

  "Janice, where have you been these past few days? Why didn't I see you on the day of departure?" Janice was her first friend when she came here, so she was especially close to him.

  Jianis resentfully glared at Liu Qingfeng beside her.

  Two days before departure, he and Feng drank and chatted at Bibo Haitian. Yun and Mo said they would see them off.

  Lan Han's eyebrows were tightly furrowed, her face full of worry. "The day after tomorrow you'll be setting off to Xiangnan Forest, and Xi'er hasn't recovered from last night's events yet - I'm afraid she won't be able to hold on."

  Liu Qingfeng patted him heavily on the shoulder and laughed loudly. "Don't worry, Yun, I'll definitely take good care of your sister."

  Janice also patted her chest and stood up, with a serious face saying: "Yun, hand Elisa over to me, I will definitely take good care of her."

  "Hand it over." Liu Qingfeng's eyes were filled with determination as he stared at Jenice.

  Janice wouldn't back down either. "I'll take care of Elisa."

  They stared at each other, neither willing to back down. A strong light crackled between them as their eyes locked in a fierce gaze.

  Zhao Yimo's mouth curled up in a sly smile as he looked up at them. It seemed that he couldn't just sit and wait for death after all.

  Lan Huan Yun looked at them with a bitter smile. Xier, how many people have you offended?

  Finally they decided to decide by drawing lots, and someone hugged the lucky slip and laughed loudly. "Yes! I won!"

  Someone stared at the signature in their hand with a desire to cry but no tears, as if they could glare a hole through it.

  "I have something I need to attend to," Jenice said with a regretful expression.

  Lan Ruoxi nodded in agreement, "Yes! It's really a pity! The forest is really exciting, and Jenice didn't go this time, it's your loss."

  "Alicia, if there's a next time, shall we participate together?" Janice said elegantly, her blue eyes overflowing with amusement.

  She smiled brightly, her beautiful face exuding a captivating charm. "Good!"

  Someone was being thoroughly ignored again, and he glared at Janice discontentedly.

  Janice retorted with a provocative smile, gently taking Blue's hand and giving it a light kiss. "Alyssa, may I have the pleasure of this dance?"

  "Good!" Her eyes sparkled with a lively and charming air as she gazed around.

  Two people happily hand in hand slid into the dance pool, leaving someone hugging a vinegar jar drinking desperately.