Of course, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, had no idea that over such a trivial matter, Aso Naijiro and Earl Gary were actually preparing to hire an assassin. But even if he did know, he would have probably just scoffed with a mocking smile. As the old saying goes, if they couldn't accept it, they could just continue the game. Coincidentally, he did want to "play more" before "leaving."
At this moment, he was in the hotel villa Apel had rented. Dressed in a loose shirt and beach shorts, he was lying comfortably on a beach chair, enjoying the warm, moist sea breeze under the Yee Mu and a massage from Apel's tender hands.
She was truly a woman like a divine work of art—utterly perfect. And this charming angel, this dream goddess who could drive most men in Europe to madness, was now sitting behind Chen Fei, smiling as her hands kneaded his shoulders with a gentle and steady pressure.
If any of Apel's fans saw such a scene, they would probably go mad with envy and jealousy. They would want to tear Chen Fei to pieces.
Yet, in such an enviable scene, as the gentle sea breeze brushed against him, Chen Fei caught a glimpse of the faint smile on her beautiful face, and a wave of complicated emotions gradually welled up inside him. I feel so guilty, even a little sorry... I've already decided to leave Earth for the Cultivation World as soon as possible, yet here I am, willingly getting into this karmic entanglement... It's not that I don't have feelings for Apel, but I just feel like what I'm doing is too selfish, too unfair to her.
At this thought, Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, hesitated, the words catching in his throat. Even his expression became conflicted.
"Chen, what are you thinking?" Seeing the complex emotion on his face, Apel's beautiful eyes widened slightly. She bit her soft lip and spoke slowly, "Why do I get the feeling you're a bit unhappy?" They say a woman in love is the most perceptive, and she was a perfect example of that right now.
"It's not that I'm unhappy. I was just...thinking about something," Chen Fei replied, his expression faltering for a moment. His gaze flickered, becoming distant. Clearly, he was not a very good liar, as was evident right now.
"Thinking about something?" Apel asked, pursing her lips. "What is it? Can you tell me? Chen, don't worry. I'm willing to listen to anything you have to say."
"I..." Chen Fei fell silent. After a long pause, he finally gritted his teeth and said slowly, "Apel, if I were to suddenly leave this world, would you..." But before he could finish, a pair of soft, jade-like hands covered his mouth.
Apel looked at him, her eyes red with anxiety and a hint of blame. "What nonsense are you talking about?" she said urgently. "I won't allow you to say such things! You're so healthy, how could you suddenly... suddenly..."
"No, that's not what I meant. You misunderstood," Chen Fei, Young Master Chen, said with a wry smile. It turned out Apel had gotten the wrong idea.
"Then... what do you mean?" Apel asked, stunned for a moment. Her pretty face flushed, and she grew nervous again.
"Well... you should know that I'm not like a normal person, right?" At this point, Chen Fei decided not to hide anything anymore. "Compared to ordinary people, I am a Cultivator from Huaxia of the East, possessing extraordinary martial strength that surpasses the norm..." He gradually explained everything, telling her about himself and all the things he had intended to say.
"Cultivation... the Cultivation World?" she repeated. "A calamity... You mean, you're about to leave Earth?" Most of the fantastical things Chen Fei said were beyond Apel's comprehension, but she understood his final point... He was about to leave Earth?
"Well, uh, yes... Hey, don't cry." Chen Fei was already feeling guilty, so when he caught a glimpse of Apel's trembling lips and the silent tears streaming from her red-rimmed eyes, it felt as if a knife had been viciously plunged into his heart, the blood flowing freely. The pain and suffering were unbearable, surging from the very marrow of his bones. So, without me even realizing it, Apel has already found a place in my heart...
He sighed softly, then gently pulled Apel into his arms. "I'm sorry," he said, his face full of apology. "I know I'm wrong, but please don't cry, okay? It hurts me to see you like this."
Words like these are really difficult for someone like me to say,` Chen Fei thought. `More importantly, they probably sound fake, even to my own ears. However, upon hearing his words, the tear-streaked Apel suddenly smiled, a radiant grin spreading across her beautiful face and fiery red lips.
She quickly wiped her beautiful eyes and hugged his arm tightly. "Chen, I... I'm not crying. My eyes just suddenly felt a little irritated. But Chen, if you go to that place, will you come back in the future?"
"In the future? Of course I'll come back," Chen Fei nodded without hesitation. "This Earth is my home. Besides, my mother is still alive and well in our country."
"Then that's fine." The smile on Apel's face grew even brighter, though the tear tracks still made her look heart-wrenchingly pitiful. She locked her beautiful eyes on his, looking at him earnestly as she said, "As long as you come back, I'm willing to wait for you. Actually, thinking about it, it's not so different from a long-distance relationship while studying abroad. It's just a shame we can't call each other whenever we want."
"Uh..." Chen Fei's expression immediately stiffened. He let out a sigh, shook his head, and said nothing more. Then, he gently ran his hand through her messy hair, his gaze and his mood both becoming noticeably more complex.
DING DING DING...
Just then, a jarring ringtone shattered the complex and delicate atmosphere. Taking out his phone, Chen Fei let out a soft sound of surprise.