Free Web NovelChapter 1771: Chapter 1857: Rumeng-like Illusion
When Li Chunfeng finished speaking, his followers began launching colored ribbons into the sky, creating an atmosphere that was truly dreamlike and magical.
However, everyone soon noticed something unusual. Hou Qingyi seemed not to be looking at him, but at Monkey. Monkey was also looking at Hou Qingyi. Their eyes met, filled with that silent affection, a feeling that spoke louder than words. At that moment, Monkey’s world held only Hou Qingyi, and Hou Qingyi’s world seemed to contain only Monkey.
"Qingyi, I know this is very abrupt, but I came anyway because my brother told me something yesterday. He said some people, once missed, are missed forever. No one will wait at the starting point for you all their life. I’m going back to Honghai today, so I don’t want to miss my chance, nor do I want to deceive myself!"
Monkey looked at Hou Qingyi and remained silent for a full minute before he started to speak.
"I never believed in love at first sight, but yesterday when I saw you for the first time, my heart suddenly raced. Maybe it was the chemistry. Hou Qingyi, I’m not from some noble family. My parents are farmers, and during my most desperate times, I even picked buns off the street. The achievements I have today are not only due to my own efforts but also thanks to the support of my brothers.
I’m telling you all this because I want you to understand me better. We’ve known each other for not even 24 hours, but I feel like I have known you in a past life. Many women have come and gone in my life, but you are the one who truly moves me. Would you give me a chance to take care of you for a lifetime? I’m not good with words and not adept at courting women. I can’t promise you everything, but I want to say: when Monkey eats meat, I won’t let you drink soup!"
Monkey said seriously.
Hou Qingyi looked at Monkey and slowly revealed a soft smile, one of genuine happiness.
"If your brother hadn’t encouraged you to come, would you have still come?"
Hou Qingyi suddenly asked, yet everyone could tell that Hou Qingyi already had a favorable impression of Monkey.
"Yes!"
Monkey nodded honestly.
"Because I care too much, I’m afraid of losing!"
When Monkey bluntly admitted this, everyone gave him a disdainful look, thinking he was terrible at courting girls. But Monkey’s next words earned admiration; his emotional intelligence indeed wasn’t lacking.
Monkey’s statement didn’t contradict itself, as he perfectly expressed his intention to confess today. Some might think it was too impulsive to confess when they hadn’t even known each other for a day; Monkey was bold enough to declare his feelings. He explained that Su Xuan gave him courage, urging him to come. Monkey then admitted he wouldn’t have come if not for Su Xuan—not because he didn’t like her, but because he cared so much that he feared losing her.
"Hou Qingyi, my brother also isn’t good at pursuing girls, but I can see he’s sincere with you. Last night, I urged him to confess, and he spent the entire night thinking about what to say today, losing sleep over it. If his heart weren’t truly with you, he wouldn’t have bothered with poetic phrases like ’a star in the sky and a person on earth...’"
Su Xuan, sitting on top of the car, grinned mischievously.
"..."
Everyone was speechless, thinking the comments were brutally honest yet somewhat targeted at Li Chunfeng.
"Pfft!"
Hou Qingyi laughed at that moment, a laughter filled with happiness. She was a smart woman and realized that Monkey’s feelings were genuine; only when someone truly cares do they fear loss.
"Monkey, do you really like me?"
Hou Qingyi asked with a smile.
"Yes!"
Monkey nodded resolutely.
"Then sing me a song. I heard top students at Huaqing University sing beautifully! Sing ’Love You for Ten Thousand Years!’"
"..."
Both Monkey and Su Xuan were speechless. Monkey was unsettled because he couldn’t sing, but Su Xuan found Hou Qingyi quite interesting.
"Monkey, fortunately, my dad’s car has a megaphone for selling fruit. Don’t hold back!"
Su Xuan tossed the megaphone to Monkey. Su Xuan’s father had retired and often sold fruit for relaxation.
"Love You for Ten Thousand Years..."
Monkey courageously sang out, though the melody might have wandered off entirely. After finishing, many seemed to feel nauseated, yet Hou Qingyi was already running down from the teaching building, eagerly embracing Monkey.
"I will. Although it seems absurd, when you first drank my water, and I first saw you, I felt you were the one I’ve been waiting for all along, regardless of wealth or poverty, I’m willing!"
Hou Qingyi passionately declared, voice slightly choked, hinting at the magnetic pull in their love. When Monkey first appeared before her, she felt a sense of familiarity.
"Oh ooh... sprinkle flowers!"
Su Xuan kept the rhythm, using Dark Strength to scatter words across the campus, with flowers falling tenderly, creating a perfect scene.
A wave of applause followed.
"Where did this wild kid come from? Qingyi you must be deliberately trying to upset me right? This kind of wild child is clearly a pauper. How can he deserve you? Only I, Young Master Feng, am worthy of your beauty and charm. Let’s not act like children, come with me! I’ve already planned our honeymoon!"
Li Chunfeng, indeed narcissistic, actually uttered such words.
"Young Master Li, I’ve always said it’s impossible between us, and I’m serious about him!"
Hou Qingyi looked at Li Chunfeng and said earnestly.
"It’s impossible! This bum isn’t worthy of you; you’re mine! Kid, you dare to mislead my girlfriend; do you know who I am? I’m Li Chunfeng. Believe it or not, I can make you unable to leave Subei—I’m the biggest here!"
Li Chunfeng was truly enraged.
"Li Chunfeng? I’ve never heard of your name; tell me! I’ve never heard of you in Subei either!"
Su Xuan was exasperated, never having encountered this spoiled rich kid, which wasn’t surprising. Though Su Xuan was also a spoiled rich kid, he had taken over the family business early and dealt with leaders.
