Chapter 111: Chapter 111: I Don’t Have Feelings for You

Xiao Chengyu lowered his head and saw Fu Shinian’s eyes wide open, her gaze clear and pure.

“Second Miss.” Xiao Chengyu spoke with difficulty.

He only managed to say these three words, as if he had exhausted all his strength.

“Please go ahead, Lord Marquis.” Fu Shinian thought, could it be that Xiao Chengyu was annoyed by her constant urging for him to rest?

If that were the case, she would have to be more mindful of her boundaries to avoid annoying Xiao Chengyu.

“I know your intentions.” Xiao Chengyu said.

“Mm-hmm.” Fu Shinian nodded, it seemed Xiao Chengyu wasn’t annoyed.

He must know she was doing it for the sake of his health.

Xiao Chengyu suddenly felt a strong pause; Fu Shinian surprisingly admitted it just like that.

Earlier in the day, his mother tentatively suggested adopting her as a goddaughter, and she agreed so readily, clearly it was a facade.

She must be too shy to admit her feelings, so she pretends she is indifferent to him.

Xiao Chengyu sighed, feeling a strong sense of frustration in his heart.

Why must his health fail him? If he were strong and healthy, he wouldn’t have so many concerns as he does now.

Before he could speak further, his heart was already tightly seized, aching intensely.

“It’s just that, although my health is decent at the moment, I don’t know when it might suddenly deteriorate.” Xiao Chengyu said, “Actually, this has always been the case. Sometimes I think my health has improved, and I believe I can be like a normal person, but then there’s sudden deterioration.”

“Because this has happened so many times, I don’t dare to hold hope regarding my current condition.” Xiao Chengyu said.

Fu Shinian frowned slightly.

So, in the past, Xiao Chengyu’s health also improved a bit but then suddenly worsened?

“Lord Marquis, did you suspect that Aunt Liu or Master Xiao Fengxing was involved?” Fu Shinian asked.

Xiao Chengyu didn’t anticipate this twist in the conversation, so he said, “I did suspect, but after a thorough investigation, nothing related to them was found. Besides, you have seen these past few days, anything that comes to me is rigorously checked.”

“Even the clothes I wear are carefully inspected and cleared before they are sent to me.” Xiao Chengyu said, “They don’t have a chance to intervene.”

Fu Shinian felt puzzled, how would Aunt Liu and Master Xiao Fengxing have intervened in the dream?

“It’s just that, I fear I cannot respond to your intentions.” Xiao Chengyu said.

“Ah?” Fu Shinian was stunned, looking at Xiao Chengyu with confusion.

What does he want to respond to?

She only reminded him to pay attention to his health and not overexert himself; why would he need to respond?

“Lord Marquis, there’s no need for you to respond.” Fu Shinian said.

Xiao Chengyu’s heart hurt even more.

The young lady is already so devotedly affectionate.

“Shinian, I understand your intentions, but I can’t knowingly accept your kindness.” Xiao Chengyu said.

Xiao Chengyu took a step back and bowed deeply to Fu Shinian, “It is my misfortune and shallow fate that I cannot be a good match for Miss.”

Fu Shinian was shocked and her mouth gaped open.

Only now did she understand Xiao Chengyu’s meaning.

When he said he couldn’t respond to her, so that’s what he meant!

Fu Shinian thought of her earlier response and immediately felt a chill run up her spine.

What did she mean by Xiao Chengyu needing no response!

To Xiao Chengyu, it must have seemed like she had unrequited love!

No, how could Xiao Chengyu misinterpret her feelings towards him!

Though she thought highly of Xiao Chengyu, she only wanted him to survive!

Only if he survived, could the Fu family have life!

“No…” Fu Shinian hurried to clarify, “Lord Marquis, you’ve misunderstood, I did not…”

Xiao Chengyu sighed, “It’s my fault, I’m sorry to you, I…”

“No, Lord Marquis!” Fu Shinian could not let Xiao Chengyu continue to misunderstand, “I don’t have feelings for you! I’m simply hoping you’ll live a long life!”

Xiao Chengyu was stunned, and Fu Shinian quickly said, “You are a good person, I want you to live a long life, it would be a shame to let someone like Xiao Fengxing prevail. Lord Marquis, you…”

Fu Shinian’s face flushed, bowing her head, she couldn’t bear to look at Xiao Chengyu’s expression, lowering her voice in embarrassment, “Lord Marquis, you’ve misunderstood…”

Xiao Chengyu: “…”

Was it his misunderstanding, or did the young lady now feel exposed and awkward, thus looking for an excuse?

But regardless, he couldn’t expose the young lady.

Xiao Chengyu smiled slightly, “It seems so, then it’s my misunderstanding.”

Fu Shinian felt relieved and laughed, “As long as the misunderstanding is cleared up.”

This made Fu Shinian reflect on her previous actions, she seemed too enthusiastic which led to Xiao Chengyu misunderstanding.

In the future, while ensuring Xiao Chengyu’s health, she must maintain proper distance to prevent further misunderstandings.

Thinking this, Fu Shinian hurriedly said, “It’s really too late, I won’t disturb you any longer, Lord Marquis. You should finish your work quickly and rest early.”

Fu Shinian hastily performed a courtesy and rushed out the door.

Jing Lai and Shaoyao’s eyes followed Fu Shinian’s figure, was it possible that Lord Marquis successfully confessed, and Second Miss ran off shyly?

Shaoyao quickly said, “Let this servant escort the Miss.”

Jing Lai ran into the study, looking at Xiao Chengyu with anticipation, “Lord Marquis, did you speak to Second Miss?”

Xiao Chengyu looked at him oddly and nodded, “I did.”

“Did Second Miss agree?” Jing Lai asked again.

“Mm,” Xiao Chengyu nodded.

Jing Lai was delighted, “Then we should visit the Fu Mansion to propose.”

“Propose what?” Xiao Chengyu knew Jing Lai misunderstood, “What are you thinking?”

“It was a misunderstanding between both myself and Second Miss.” Xiao Chengyu did not want Fu Shinian’s reputation harmed, “Don’t imagine things.”

Jing Lai: “…”

What exactly was the misunderstanding?

According to Lord Marquis, he and Second Miss have no relationship, is that right?

He stays with Lord Marquis daily and sees clearly.

Lord Marquis is clearly fond of Second Miss.

Wherever Second Miss appeared, Lord Marquis always found reasons to be near her.

Even when Second Miss left the Marquis’ residence, he would pretend to be there by chance to see her off.

Whenever Second Miss was present, Lord Marquis’s gaze would involuntarily follow her figure.

Yet, Lord Marquis tells him it’s all a misunderstanding?

Jing Lai didn’t believe it.

Jing Lai knows what Lord Marquis is worried about; this matter cannot be persuaded, unless Lord Marquis’s health improves, allowing him the freedom to build a family.

But by that time, Second Miss would probably have married.

He only hopes that Lord Marquis won’t regret today’s decisions in the future.

Fu Shinian returned to her room, after changing and washing, she lay on her bed, clutching the blanket up to her chin, cocooning herself tightly.

But her cheeks and ears were still burning red.

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