Chapter 1301 - 1300: I Didn't Understand You

When Lu Yu uttered these words, in an instant, Leng Qingqiu's body trembled, and a hint of shock appeared in her eyes.

Now, looking at this incredibly familiar face in front of her, a surge of indescribable emotions welled up in her heart.

All along, Leng Qingqiu had always felt contempt and disdain for Lu Yu, and now she never expected that the rake of those days could be so serious.

What surprised her even more was that Lu Yu in front of her would be so desperate for her sake!

And if they can't withstand it, so what?

Though these words seemed calm and low, Leng Qingqiu understood their implied meaning very clearly.

If unable to withstand it, it means Lu Yu would rather die than let Leng Qingqiu be harmed!

If there were a peerlessly powerful man who could treat her so well, what else could Leng Qingqiu possibly say?

It was precisely by understanding such a sentiment that Leng Qingqiu hugged Lu Yu more tightly and said in a choked voice, "Lu Yu… I'm sorry…"

"For these past five years… I'm sorry…"

While speaking, Leng Qingqiu's voice choked, her frail body gently trembled, looking incredibly pitiful.

People often say, loving someone is akin to handing them a knife, placing oneself at their mercy, as long as that person wishes, they can easily wound you.

And the relationship between Lu Yu and Leng Qingqiu was indeed like this.

Over the five years, what Leng Qingqiu did to Lu Yu, most people could not accept, such disregard, cold words, keeping him at a thousand miles' distance, was truly like stabbing him in the heart.

That feeling was truly unbearable for most!

Yet Lu Yu managed to endure it for so long, and even after five years, still treated her well, even shielding her from such lethal attacks.

This kind of behavior truly made Leng Qingqiu feel incredibly guilty.

For these reasons, Leng Qingqiu now apologized to Lu Yu, because that psychological hurt was indeed more painful than physical injury.

"Why apologize?"

Upon hearing this apology, Lu Yu spoke mildly, and with his gaze on the tightly embracing Leng Qingqiu in front of him, he said.

His words were full of tenderness, unlike his usual decisive self, almost unrecognizable.

"Because my attitude towards you over the years has really been terrible."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's question, Leng Qingqiu said with a choked voice, the guilt increasingly apparent.

"These are things I'm willing to endure, you don't have to apologize, even if hurt, it's self-inflicted, why should you apologize?"

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu spoke gently, his speech tender, tinged with indulgence.

"But…"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu raised her voice abruptly, looking at Lu Yu, she said, "You've been so good to me!"

While speaking, Leng Qingqiu's voice carried an inexplicable emotion.

Following these events, all of Lu Yu's past actions flooded into Leng Qingqiu's heart like a torrent.

Now, she really couldn't suppress her inner feelings, looking at Lu Yu, her heart was truly in turmoil, hard to restrain.

"Even so, there's no need for you to say sorry."

Upon hearing, Lu Yu spoke mildly, "These things are what I should do, things I do willingly, so there's absolutely no reason for you to apologize."

In his words, Lu Yu's eyes gazed at the Leng Qingqiu before him, his voice low and filled with warmth.

Hearing this, Leng Qingqiu hugged Lu Yu even tighter, now she just clung onto Lu Yu, her trembling getting more intense.

Now, with Lu Yu's attitude, aside from comforting, there's no other way.

"Alright."

After a moment, Lu Yu looked at the slowly calming Leng Qingqiu, spoke gently, "Alright, is it better now?"

"Mm."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu responded softly, looking up at Lu Yu, she said, "Before… I was really too cold to you…"

While speaking, tears stained Leng Qingqiu's face, clearly showing she had just cried.

"It's okay."

Upon hearing, Lu Yu gently shook his head, then he said, "I'm used to it."

In past years, Leng Qingqiu's attitude towards Lu Yu was always as cold as frost, so now Lu Yu felt quite accustomed to it.

"Since childhood, I had no friends…"

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, at this moment, Leng Qingqiu said this aimlessly, her gaze low, her words full of melancholy: "It's always been just me alone…"

While speaking, Leng Qingqiu lowered her head, her words bore deep sentiment: "From childhood to now, many pursued me, but they were either after our family's wealth or had ulterior motives, genuine people were truly rare…"

"Adding to that the way you appeared five years ago, so…"

Now Leng Qingqiu seemed to be explaining something, but her words were confused, appearing somewhat flustered.

"I understand."

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu spoke mildly, "In Lin'an City, you were indeed the center of attention, so having many suitors around is quite normal."

"And back then, I was just a notorious wastrel, you looking down on me was indeed reasonable."

Upon hearing Leng Qingqiu's words, Lu Yu smiled faintly, displaying a hint of self-mockery, and he said, "After all, people always pursue better things, and back then, I truly wasn't worthy of anyone's trust."

While speaking, Lu Yu maintained a smile, his look unchanged from five years ago.

But now things were different, Lu Yu was no longer the carefree hedonist, but a senior figure in the Assassin Alliance, a man whose mere words could make the British Military Intelligence Six tremble.

"No."

Upon hearing Lu Yu's words, Leng Qingqiu spoke, with her clear eyes gazing at Lu Yu, she said, "Now, in my view, you're the most reliable person."

"Five years ago, I indeed misunderstood you and failed to truly understand you."

While speaking, Leng Qingqiu's eyes were filled with regret, appearing as if lamenting something.