Dongfang Liuyun was startled when she heard that, and there was a hint of reluctance in her eyes for a moment.
She could not give him an answer.
Lan Xiu looked at her as she remained quiet. His eyes gradually darkened and he broke into a smile. However, his smile seemed desolate. He was silent for a while and he finally continued, "You've never had feelings for me and you don't love me, so it'll be unfair to force ourselves to do it."
"I just want you to remember that no matter what, I'll always be there for you, Dongfang Liuyun. We will always be each other's confidant, and that's enough..." Lan Xiu said. Although he sounded lonely, saying so made him feel better.
Lan Xiu had always been very clear about his feelings and admiration towards Dongfang Liuyun, but a woman like her might not choose someone like him. Forcing her would only change the relationship between them, or he might even lose her...
