"What if I say I like you?"
Lu Jingyi was stunned. She froze while chopsticks in between her lips was about to fall from her hand and eyes were widely opened staring at Mo Zhexuan. Her face was boiling upon hearing that.
What... did he just say? Was she dreaming? What should she do? How was she gonna reply back? Cat got her tongue.
It felt like there's something in her throat preventing her to speak. Words could not come out.
Questions keep popping in of her head. Still figuring out what to do next, Mo Zhexuan then broke the silence.
"You don't need to give me an answer now. After all, we still have a lifetime ahead of us. No need to rush. How about you give us a chance?"
Mo Zhexuan gave a smile with a hint of playfulness. He was pleased by her reaction. It was priceless. He couldn't help but want to lock her up so no one can see her like this.
Still in a daze, Lu Jingyi finally snapped out of it and calmed down. She took a deep breath.
"A-are you serious about l-liking me?"
Lu Jingyi gulped and tried to confirm what she heard.
"I am always serious."
Mo Zhexuan kept a poker face while observing her expression.
"C-can I give you the answer later?"
"Sure. But not too long."
Not too long? How long? God, damn it! There was nothing for her to be afraid of. She just need to try. Yes, to try.
After that, both of them eat in silence. Both of them would also glance at each other from time to time.
Well, mostly Mo Zhexuan watched her the whole time while eating. Lu Jingyi put her head down while eating and sneaked a glance to look at Mo Zhexuan.
The sight was quite amusing.
Time flew so slowly for them. By the time they finish eating, Lu Jingyi came to a decision.
"I accept your proposal."
Lu Jingyi said that with a firm voice and a serious expression.
In Mo Zhexuan's eyes, she looked cute in that expression. Upon hearing her words, he was over the moon.
He didn't want to show it on his face but the rare and sincere smile appeared on his face had betrayed him.
It was no doubt that anyone could see that he was happy.
"Do not regret your decision. I did give you time."
Although he was happy, he quickly suppressed his happiness. He need to confirm again that she was willing to try with him.
"Of course not. I'm serious. I'm willing to give us a try."
A bashful smile appeared on her face. Although she was always level-headed in any situation, but in front of Mo Zhexuan, she's just like an open book, easy to read.
"Well, then."
Mo Zhexuan suddenly stood up and leaned forward to her and used a tissue to wipe the sauce in the corner of her mouth.
"Please take good care of me."
Mo Zhexuan return to his seat after wiping her mouth. His eyes flashed an affectionate gaze and a gentle smile appeared on his face.
That look of his caught Lu Jingyi off guard. How can someone be so handsome? Was this even legal to be this handsome? She might get a nosebleed if she stared too long.
Her heart kept racing. Never has she felt that way before. Not even with Bai Liancheng.
Did she have feelings for him already? That quick?
She couldn't confirm that too soon. Time would tell. She would eventually knows if they spend time together long enough.