Chapter 911: Like

Let’s get engaged.

He said it with determination, but the trepidation in his tone was obvious. He was afraid, afraid she would refuse.

Gu Jinli heard it and was momentarily stunned, then smiled and said, "Okay."

Okay?

Qin San Lang was stunned, thinking he had misheard: "What did you say? You agreed? So easily?"

He couldn’t believe it. He thought Xiao Yu would reject him, but unexpectedly, she agreed so straightforwardly.

Gu Jinli blinked and said, "Oh, you like it a bit difficult, alright then, what I said just now doesn’t count, let’s do it again, I won’t marry you."

"No way!" Qin San Lang leaped in from outside the window, wrapped his arms around her waist, and held her tightly, burying his head in her neck. With a trembling voice, he said, "You can’t not marry, you’ve already agreed, you’re mine now."

Gu Jinli was startled, not expecting him to suddenly hold her. This seemed to be their first embrace with romantic feelings... she didn’t push him away, letting him hold her.

He had been worrying all day today. She saw it, and now that his wish was fulfilled, she allowed him this indulgence.

Qin San Lang was so happy that he held her for a long time without letting go, her light, elegant fragrance making him exceedingly calm and at ease.

Gu Jinli noticed he hadn’t moved for over a minute, shifted slightly in his arms, and asked, "Are you asleep?"

Qin San Lang laughed, "No."

He estimated he would be too excited to sleep this night.

He looked down at her again and said, "I thought you would refuse, I’ve been worried for a long time."

Since he realized he liked her, he worried she wouldn’t marry him, given he must avenge his family’s feud that might endanger her whole family.

Gu Jinli laughed, raised her hand, and poked his chin with her index finger, saying, "You forgot to shave."

He deliberately wore her favorite robe and tidied himself up, yet forgot to shave, showing how genuinely he worried she would reject him.

But his worry was for naught.

"I’ve known about your family’s issues for a while, you’ve never hidden them from me, I’m aware. For four years now, I’ve seen everything you’ve done, and I doubt I would meet anyone else who treats me so well. So why hesitate?"

Just agreeing is enough.

And it’s not like we just met, we’ve known each other for four years, going through life and death together, I understand his feelings. If I hesitated anymore, I’d want to slap myself twice.

However...

She grabbed his collar, bared her teeth fiercely, and said, "I’m saying this upfront, if you dare to have another woman, don’t blame me for ruining you!"

She elaborated, "This other woman includes concubines and maids, and those outside who fancy you and want to cling to you. I don’t care if you’re manipulated; being manipulated by a white lotus proves you’re stupid, not worth forgiving. Anyway, think clearly, marrying me means no other women. Dare have another woman, and I will make you regret it. I have plenty of poison!"

In the past few years, I’ve made enough poison to kill you a thousand times.

Qin San Lang looked at her as she fiercely threatened him and felt extremely joyful.

After Gu Jinli finished speaking, seeing him silent, she frowned and poked his chest angrily, saying, "Why are you smiling foolishly? I’m discussing something very serious with you, are you listening?"

Hmm, Brother Qin’s chest muscles feel good, managed to take advantage.

Qin San Lang kept smiling and leaned closer, saying, "I heard, except for you, I’ll have no other women in this life."

Gu Jinli asked, "What if you’re framed?"

Qin San Lang replied, "Even if I’m framed, I can endure it for a short while. As long as I have time, I’ll kill the woman who plotted against me."

He’s a martial man, commanding troops, capable and ruthless, never showing mercy to those who plot against him.

Gu Jinli laughed at his words, "Remember what you said, if you can’t do it... prepare to be an eunuch."

As she said that, she glanced downwards, meaningfully threatening.

Qin San Lang’s face uncontrollably reddened again.

Gu Jinli saw him blush and teased him further, poking his cheek and joking, "Why do you still blush easily? I’m not a female rascal, why blush?"

Upon hearing this, Qin San Lang’s face turned even redder, grabbing her mischievous hand and enveloping it in his palm, saying, "Xiao Yu, don’t mess around."

Gu Jinli retorted, "Who’s messing around? Just poking your face, it’s your fault for blushing!"

Whenever she sees him blush, she wants to poke him, can’t blame her.

Qin San Lang looked down at her, finally speaking words he’d kept in his heart for a long time, "Blushing is because I like you."

Ah?

Gu Jinli was stunned. Although they had been secretly seeing each other for a long time, he had never explicitly said he liked her.

Qin San Lang saw her freeze and repeated his words, "Xiao Yu, I like you, my heart delights in you, thinking of you day and night... What about you, do you like me? Are you agreeing to marry me because I’m good to you or because you like me?"

He asked, his slightly deep eyes focused on her, waiting for her answer.

Gu Jinli looked at him, stunned for quite a while before asking, "Are you concerned about this?"

Qin San Lang nodded, "Yes, very much, tell me."

Gu Jinli looked at his exceptionally serious face and laughed, "Silly, of course, because I like you."

She liked him, not knowing when it started, just couldn’t help wanting to be close to him, considering him hers.

If he couldn’t return when resting, she’d worry and miss him; if a woman clung to him, she’d be furious!

Qin San Lang was astonished again, his heart swelling with intense joy, stirring him to suppress it mightily to avoid shouting out in happiness.

"Really?" he asked, seeking confirmation once more.

Gu Jinli was annoyed, "Of course it’s true, you actually doubted? If not for liking you, do you think you could climb my window and have me see you at night? The first time you visited, I would’ve poisoned you."

Am I lacking poison?

Or do you think I’m too kind?

Qin San Lang listened, unable to suppress his inner joy anymore, holding her and laughing aloud, "Xiao Yu, thank you, I’m very happy!"

Since the family affair erupted, this is his happiest moment in years.

Gu Jinli quickly reminded him, "Keep it down, don’t wake my sister and Xiao Ji."

She lived in the same courtyard with Gu Jinxiu, Xiao Ji, and Sister Li. Sister Li followed Feng Jin to watch the Old Gu Family, currently not home. Otherwise, with Sister Li’s skills, she’d have noticed Qin San Lang’s visit long ago.

Qin San Lang finally stifled his laughter, but his smile remained. He was overly happy, having waited so long, finally seeing his wish fulfilled.

The feeling that the girl he likes also likes him is truly wonderful! Just like big brother said, it’s joyous enough to drive one mad.

Gu Jinli watched his joyous look, couldn’t help but laugh too, and pointed to the box he had placed on the window-side table, saying, "Gift, can you give it to me now?"