Rebirth: The Courtyard Bride Is Cool and Radiant

Chapter 722: Chapter 722:

Lu Licheng also knows that now isn’t the best time, but he’s unsure when he’ll get his next leave. If Jiayuan gets snatched away by someone again, he would be sick to his stomach.

Usually decisive and swift, now he’s quite nervous: "Jiayuan, I have something to tell you."

Huo Jiayuan looks puzzled: "Brother Lu San, what is it?"

After a deep breath, Lu Licheng says: "Jiayuan, I’m aware of your situation with Du Shujian."

Upon hearing him mention this, Huo Jiayuan’s expression turns unpleasant: "That matter is over; there’s no need to bring it up again."

Fearing she might misunderstand, Lu Licheng quickly explains: "I didn’t mean to mock you, nor am I here to lecture you. I want to tell you I’ve liked you for a long time, could you give me a chance?"

Huo Jiayuan isn’t a fool. Considering how Lu Licheng treated her differently compared to other girls in the compound, and now his words, what isn’t clear: "You....."

But in the end, she doesn’t ask.

Lu Licheng doesn’t want to miss out: "I know what you want to ask; I’ve liked you for a long time."

At a loss for words, Huo Jiayuan finally speaks after a while: "I...."

Lu Licheng fears she’ll say something rejecting: "Don’t rush to say no, and you shouldn’t feel pressured, I hope you can seriously consider it."

Huo Jiayuan, perhaps stimulated by the usual interactions between Fourth Brother and Fourth Sister-in-law, directly asks: "What do you like about me?"

After asking, she regrets it, but Lu Licheng doesn’t give her room to take it back: "I like your sunny, straightforward personality, I like your sweet smile."

He had more to say but worried it might scare her: "I like everything about you."

Since saving her from a beating from Lu Changting at the age of thirteen, he’s been paying attention to all her affairs, but he can’t say this out loud.

Huo Jiayuan is familiar with the Lun Family, though they don’t interact much, her father and Uncle Lu occasionally work together.

Lu Licheng observes Huo Jiayuan’s silence: "Jiayuan, every word I said is true. I hope you’ll consider it."

Thinking of returning to Beijing and inevitably encountering Gong Fangyue’s madness: Huo Jiayuan says, "I will consider."

Lu Licheng also knows that now isn’t the best time, yet unsure when he’s able to get his next leave. If Jiayuan gets snatched away again, how could he stand it?

Typically forceful, but now he appears quite anxious: "Jiayuan, I have something to tell you."

Huo Jiayuan is puzzled again: "Brother Lu San, what is it?"

With another deep breath, Lu Licheng says: "Jiayuan, I know about your affair with Du Shujian."

Her expression darkens upon mention of this matter: "It’s over, not necessary to bring it up again."

Worrying about misunderstanding, Lu Licheng hastily interjects: "I’m not here to ridicule, neither to persuade you to think otherwise. I want to confess I’ve liked you for long, will you give me a chance?"

Huo Jiayuan, knowing she’s not dumb, reflects on his exceptional treatment compared to others in the compound, coupled with his current confession, what remains ambiguous: "You....."

Nonetheless, she refrains from asking.

Yet Lu Licheng refuses to regret without trying: "I understand your curiosity, I’ve held affection for long."

At a loss for replies, Huo Jiayuan eventually utters: "I...."