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Jiang Xue lowered her head, her silky black bangs cascading down to cover her delicate features. She lightly sat on the smooth, washed stone, remaining silent for a while.
Wang Long did not urge her, quietly waiting.
"I am from the Zhang Family..." Jiang Xue suddenly spoke, her beautiful brows slightly furrowed, and her long eyelashes gently fluttering as if she were struggling with her inner self.
Wang Long felt certain in his heart, knowing that she had let go of some of her mental burdens, and some of his previous speculations were confirmed.
"My biological father is a high-ranking figure in the Zhang Family. My mother, however, is a very humble person, not even from Long City. She met my father when he was out traveling. They were drawn to each other and soon became a couple. Later, I was born, but my father returned to Long City. Eventually... eventually my father took a new wife, someone who was a suitable match for him, and they even had their own children."
"And my mother was forgotten by my father just like that; he didn't even bring back a message for her..."
Wang Long sighed lightly. This story wasn't particularly profound; one could say it was happening everywhere in the Heavenly Capital. However, when spoken by Jiang Xue, it carried a sense of desolation.
"My mother became increasingly radical in her growing resentment and was very harsh with me. Although I considered myself quite talented, I was often scolded and reprimanded by her. Later on, she sent me to Long City with only one purpose: to take revenge on my father and the woman he married, as well as their children. She wanted me to defeat all of them and ultimately even my father himself, so that I could bring him before her to atone for his sins..."
"This is the value of my existence... that's what my mother told me."
After finishing her words, the two fell into silence again.
Jiang Xue suddenly let out a scoff: "Isn't it boring? What a cliché story. But being in it, I have staked my entire life on it."
"The value of my life is to help my mother harm my father..."
"No!" Wang Long abruptly interrupted her words and stood up sharply. "That is certainly not your value! Why can't you see your own strength and choices? Don't talk about your whole life; even regarding your parents' situation, you don't have to walk this single path."
"What really happened between your parents back then? Why did your father abandon your mother? Did he have some untold difficulties? Even if he was truly that heartless, is causing his family to be shattered the right choice? Would your mother really be happy seeing this?"
Jiang Xue was taken aback, seemingly never having thought about these things.
"You have been raised under the strict control of your overly harsh mother since childhood, which has formed an idea centered around her. In fact, you can completely make your own choices and take action. If you feel alone in this, I can help you..." Wang Long said sincerely as he looked into Jiang Xue's eyes.
Jiang Xue slowly lowered her head: "I... I have never thought about these things..."
"Wang Long" smiled and said, "It's not too late to start thinking now."
"Jiang Xue" slightly raised the corners of her mouth, revealing a hint of a comforting smile. She looked up at "Wang Long" and said, "Thank you. Maybe you are right. I... should think more about myself."
Seeing her lift her head, her jade-like face shone even more under the moonlight, with a slight blush on her slightly excited cheeks. Her starry eyes sparkled, and her eyelashes fluttered gently, making her look indescribably beautiful. Suddenly, "Wang Long" felt an impulse to kiss her cheek.
Just as this thought arose, he noticed "Jiang Xue's" charming face immediately turned bright red. She shyly lowered her head and scolded, "You... what bad things are you thinking again?"
"Wang Long" was taken aback, realizing that as a member of the "Zhang Family," she had an extraordinary perception and had sensed his thoughts. However, seeing her bow her head with a flushed face only made his affection for her grow stronger. Unable to hold back any longer, he gently leaned down and kissed her cheek.
"You!" "Jiang Xue" trembled all over, as if electrified, and immediately pulled away. Her face was covered in a rosy hue, resembling a beautifully blooming flower swaying under the moonlight.
"Wang Long," however, was moved by the warmth and sweetness of the moment. "Jiang Xue's" cheek was soft and delicate, like silk or satin, stirring feelings within him that he had never experienced before, causing his heart to race.
"If you keep doing this, I... I..." "Jiang Xue" had never encountered such a situation before. In that moment, she felt both shy and somewhat angry but didn't know how to respond.
Seeing her flustered state, "Wang Long" couldn't bear to tease her any longer. He quickly chuckled and said, "I got carried away just now. Please forgive me, 'Jiang Xue.'"
The blush on "Jiang Xue's" face had not faded, but she didn't know how to reply. She could only let out a lightly annoyed hum and turned her head away to gaze at the small stream formed by the waterfall below.
"Wang Long," noticing this, stepped forward and stood beside "Jiang Xue," both of them looking at the stream together. The moon reflected in it shimmered softly with the rippling waves, resembling two youthful hearts beginning to awaken to love.
The next day, it was already mid-morning. However, in this valley surrounded by mountains on all sides, it remained quite dark until sunlight finally streamed in, brightening the area.
"Jiang Xue" gently fluttered her eyelashes and slowly opened her eyes but suddenly felt a breathing sound beside her. Startled, she quickly turned her head.
To her surprise, she found "Wang Long" sleeping soundly against a large rock while she... had actually slept on his shoulder all night.
Instantly, "Jiang Xue's" face turned crimson as she felt a wave of shame wash over her. When did this happen...? Moreover, she had slept so soundly and comfortably; could it be...?
Her heart raced again but was mixed with a hint of sweetness. After all, having a shoulder to lean on was always a happy thing.
Jiang Xuelu revealed a subtle smile, gently stood up, and glanced at the sleeping Wang Long.
The latter was still snoring but suddenly a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, clearly indicating that he had woken up. Jiang Xue recalled what happened last night, feeling both shy and angry, and simply turned her head away.
Wang Long, however, deliberately yawned loudly, stretched comfortably, and then stood up. He exclaimed, "I haven't slept this well in a long time. Jiang Xue, I wonder how well you slept last night?"
Although Jiang Xue had her back to Wang Long, her ears turned red involuntarily, and the exposed part of her neck also showed a hint of pink. She lightly hummed in response.
At that moment, a tremor shook the ground violently, causing rocks of all sizes to collapse from the cave ceiling, dust swirling up as a thunderous noise filled the air.
This sudden upheaval came quickly and left just as fast; within a few dozen breaths, it abruptly ceased.
Wang Long didn't have time to brush off the dust covering him and immediately worried about Jiang Xue's safety.
As the dust settled, a graceful figure stood on the path they had come from, her expression serious and brows tightly furrowed. Wang Long took a closer look and confirmed it was indeed Jiang Xue. He wanted to ask if she was hurt, but she spoke first.
"It seems that commotion came from the cave entrance. I remember that’s exactly where the Serpent Clan Ancestor's stone coffin is located; it’s very strange!"
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