Free Web NovelChapter 432: Chapter 432: Clinging On _1
The air briefly fell silent.
A moment later, Wang Yating’s eyes suddenly turned bloodshot.
Tears couldn’t stop falling.
"It’s great, you’re okay, I’m okay, we are still ourselves..."
Unable to control her emotions, Wang Yating threw herself into Ye Ming’s arms and started crying loudly.
"I thought we’d never see each other again."
Ye Ming was stunned, allowing Wang Yating to embrace him. The fragrance of the girl’s body kept penetrating his nostrils, stirring his heart.
This was the first time Wang Yating had shown such a vulnerable side in front of him, crying out loud as if to vent all her grievances.
Before long, Ye Ming’s shoulder became moist.
Ye Ming, not knowing what else to do, patted Wang Yating on the back and whispered comfortingly, "It’s okay, everything is fine now, I am still me, you are still you."
"That Fox Demon has been dealt with by me."
"Really?" Wang Yating stared at Ye Ming with disbelief.
Then she remembered that she had stabbed Ye Ming with a dagger earlier and quickly lifted Ye Ming’s clothes to check his wound.
Seeing that the injury had healed, Wang Yating’s suspended heart gradually settled down.
After calming her emotions, Wang Yating’s cheeks flushed instantly, and she hastily apologized, "I’m sorry, I... I didn’t mean to do it!"
Because she was too anxious, she hadn’t expected to take off Ye Ming’s clothes, which was somewhat indecent. She felt like a female hooligan.
Ye Ming smiled lightly, "It’s okay. At that time, you were possessed by the Fox Demon. It wasn’t you who hurt me deliberately."
Wang Yating quickly shook her head, "That’s not what I’m talking about... Anyway, I really thank you this time. If it weren’t for you, I might have died."
Even though the storm had passed by now, Wang Yating still felt a chill when she thought of the scene at that time, the sensation of her consciousness entering a vacant state.
That feeling was almost no different from being dead.
Ye Ming suddenly became serious and said, "You don’t need to say that. In fact, it wasn’t me who saved you, but it was you who saved me. If you hadn’t boldly awakened my consciousness at that moment, I would have been devoured by the Fox Demon as well." fɾeewebnoveℓ.co๓
"You..." Wang Yating hurriedly said, "It’s good that you’re not angry with me."
Ye Ming raised an eyebrow, feeling a bit puzzled, "Why should I be angry with you?"
"I kissed you without your consent, which was somewhat offensive." Wang Yating’s voice was very soft and her complexion became even more flushed after she spoke.
Ye Ming blinked, his cheeks also feeling hot.
He truly hadn’t expected that a kiss from Wang Yating could be so powerful as to awaken his soul.
Last time his body was occupied by the Fox Demon, it was the residual thoughts of his grandfather in his mind that saved him. This time, Wang Yating managed it with just a kiss.
"That wasn’t offensive; I know you did it to save me. And besides, if we’re being honest, it was me who took advantage of you," Ye Ming quickly explained.
The two of them trying to outdo each other in offering concessions made Wang Yating feel a bit unaccustomed.
She smiled and said, "Well, since that’s the case, let’s call it even between us, and no one owes anyone anything now."
Her heart was filled with warmth. After this experience, her relationship with Ye Ming had taken a step further. Perhaps they could soon fulfill their marriage agreement.
Unfortunately, Ye Ming’s next words shattered her beautiful dreams.
"So, wasn’t it said that after leading the Falcon Squad to championship victory, we could annul our engagement?"
Ye Ming spoke with some difficulty, "Now that we’ve won the championship, shouldn’t we..."
Wang Yating’s face turned dark instantly. She looked at him with a pitiful gaze and asked, "Is there something lacking in me? Do you really despise me that much?"
"You don’t think I’m womanly enough, I can change. Didn’t I take off my disguise just now?"
"You just thanked me for saving you, and now you want to abandon me. What did I not do well enough?"
Consecutive questions left Ye Ming at a loss for words, guilt surfacing in his heart.
Moreover, seeing Wang Yating’s eyes brimming with tears, Ye Ming found it even harder to proceed. He wanted to accept the girl in front of him.
Yet, his gaze drifted to Xu Lele at his side, his resolve quickly shifting. He took a deep breath and steeled himself, "It’s not that you’re not good enough, nor that you lack femininity. I don’t mean to despise you."
"Your saving me, I’ll definitely repay you for that, but... I’ve told you before, I already have someone in my heart. It’s Xu Lele lying in front of you. I cannot let her down."
Uttering these words seemed to take a great toll on Ye Ming, and his heart ached, but he had to do it.
He couldn’t, out of momentary weakness, hurt two women.
Instead of lingering in this tangle, better to make a clean break now while he had the chance.
There was no point in dragging on something without a future.
Pat, Wang Yating’s teardrop fell onto the bed.
Her voice was choked with tears, full of loss and resentment, "You can’t let her down, but you can let me down?"
"I never said I wanted to compete with her for a spot. I don’t mind that you love another."
Ye Ming felt his ears must have deceived him. How could Wang Yating say such a thing?
Yet, after Wang Yating finished speaking, she threw herself into Ye Ming’s arms like a piece of clingy candy, sticking to him.
Her behavior today was indeed very different from before, completely shedding her previous forthright manner and becoming a delicate little woman.
"Uh..." Ye Ming’s hands hovered to the side, utterly unsure of how to respond.
He was still wondering what to say when he heard the sound of Wang Yating’s crying, her sobs making his heart wince with pain.
In his helplessness, Ye Ming had no choice but to say, "Your consciousness has just recovered, and you shouldn’t get too emotional. The most important thing is not to cry; any disharmony in your consciousness could turn you into an idiot."
Hearing this, Wang Yating immediately stopped crying, sat up, and stared straight at Ye Ming.
She wiped away her tears, and the original Wang Yating was back.
Her tone was firm as she declared, "Since you’re not married yet, and nothing is set in stone, I won’t give up."
"Unless the day comes when you marry her, standing together in the wedding hall as a lawfully wedded husband and wife, I’ll withdraw willingly!"
Having said her piece, Wang Yating didn’t want to hear any more ’buts.’ She put on her shoes and walked towards the door.
The moment she touched the doorknob, the door swung open automatically.
