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I want to say—I'm not the untouchable Young Lady; my reputation is tarnished, and I am far from pure.
I want to say—Bodyguard, why did I get to know you so late?
In my current state, I've lost the courage to even ask you to take me away.
I want to say—Bodyguard, just like a drowning person clinging to a lifeline,
if I start to rely on you, it won't be good for you. You should keep your distance.
Suddenly, a flying knife sliced through the air, striking the candle on the table with precision.
The candle broke with a snap, and a cold light flashed as the wick was expertly caught on the tip of the blade.
I couldn't understand why Long Qi suddenly showcased such a skill.
Surely he wasn't trying to amuse me with some juggling act.
He simply stated, "For the Young Lady."
The sharp blade rested across his chest, and as the candle flame flickered, I stared intently at that approaching warmth.
This flame burned so fiercely that it seemed to gather all the light of the world into one place,
more dazzling than the brightest neon lights in the city. Its brilliance was so intense that even after the wick burned out,
when I closed my eyes, I could still see a swirling vortex of fiery gold and red.
Long Qi, oh Long Qi.
You showed me the light but then pushed me back into the depths of darkness.
I can barely manage a few hours of sleep each day; Long Qi must have even less rest than I do.
I don't want him to stay up for me; every midnight, I force myself to close my eyes.
Over time, I've developed this habit.
Long Qi insists on tasting every dish sent to us first, ensuring its safety before allowing me to eat.
I couldn't help but tease him: "These are all health meals meant for women; what use is it for you?"
Though his expression remained unchanged, I noticed a suspicious blush creeping up his ears.
I continued to poke fun at him: "Bodyguard, you should get more sun and tan your skin so that I can't tell when you blush."
He frowned slightly, then suddenly turned and disappeared from my sight, not heading for the second floor but making his way straight to the rooftop. The sun outside was scorching; sitting on the rooftop during this season without any sun protection would surely lead to sunburn.
I quickly put on my sunglasses and grabbed a sunhat before rushing out to chase after him, searching for the corner where he might be hiding. Sometimes, he would sneak out of the villa to buy milk tea. The sweet syrup would overflow from the straw, sticking to my fingertips. I couldn't help but lick it off, and when I looked up, I accidentally met Long Qi's gaze, quickly averting my eyes.
That blood-red night was never mentioned again. I didn't know if all that had happened in the past was just a nightmare or if everything happening now was an illusion.
More than a month passed like this, and one day, after finishing our milk tea, Long Qi suddenly said he wouldn't be coming back anymore.
Oh, not coming back.
Not coming back.
He was a bodyguard for the Song Family, not my personal bodyguard; how could he possibly stay by my side forever? Ultimately, he would return to Song Moting.
I struggled to suppress the turmoil within me and feigned nonchalance as I said, "You should have told me sooner. I was planning to prepare a lavish farewell dinner for you; now we've only had a cup of milk tea."
He shook his head gently. "This is good enough."
I asked about his departure time. Although no tears fell, Long Qi suddenly reached out, his fingertips lightly brushing against the corner of my eye. His hands were calloused, and when they touched my skin, there was an oddly warm sensation.
I couldn't help but chuckle and pull away, and for once, he showed a rare smile; his crescent-shaped eyes made his eyelashes appear even thicker.
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