Chapter 311: Boy and Girl

Chapter 311: Boy and Girl

In the Su family's garden, the air was filled with the sweet fragrance of flowers. It was springtime, a season of beautiful scenery and pleasant moments. The boy and girl walked through the flower beds, their ears tinged with a faint red.

In the past, Su Rong had dared to look at Xiao Silang, but now she couldn't even bring herself to glance at him. Although their engagement was already set, she still felt uneasy, as if today were all just a dream.

Clearly, news of her identity had spread, and many people must think she was just a wild girl. Yet, why did Xiao Silang come to propose to her?

Does he not care at all?

Perhaps the Jinghai Marquis Manor doesn't even know about my identity...

With this thought, Su Rong's unease deepened. If the Jinghai Marquis Manor knew about her identity, they would probably want to break off the engagement.

The heat on her face gradually cooled, and she suddenly stopped in front of a flower bed. "Brother Silang, the rumors outside these past two days... are actually true. I am indeed not my father's biological daughter. I was confused earlier and didn't tell the marquis and his wife... If you regret the engagement now, it's still not too late. No one else knows yet."

Xiao Cheng's thick eyebrows furrowed, and his dark, bright eyes looked anxious. "Break off the engagement? What engagement? My father and mother have already told me about your identity. I don't mind! If I did, why would I be here today?"

Previously, he had only seen Su Rong as a cute little sister. After hearing from Feiyan that she had praised him at the Martial Arts Field, he developed a greater fondness for her.

However, he hadn't harbored any romantic feelings until he heard his parents mention Su Rong's identity, saying that regardless of her background, the news had already spread, and it would be difficult for her to find a suitable match in the future. This made him worried and anxious, leading him to approach his parents with the idea of proposing.

At that time, he hadn't even considered whether Su Rong was truly a Su family miss. He simply thought that such a cute little sister would surely be upset by the situation.

Now that they were engaged, she would be his future wife, and he naturally felt a protective and affectionate love for her.

Su Rong's expression was stunned.

The Jinghai Marquis Manor knew?

And they still wanted to propose?

It took her a while to recover, but once she realized the truth, her joy flooded back, making her feel incredibly lucky.

But Su Rong had always been deeply insecure, so she hesitantly said, "I might not be as good as you think, Brother Silang. I have many flaws..."

She knew what others said about her—she wasn't a gentle and virtuous woman, lacked talent, and didn't have a particularly good temper. Now, Xiao Silang didn't really understand her but proposed because of her reputation. What if he disliked her later?

She couldn't take his kindness for granted, and if he wanted to break off the engagement after getting to know her, she feared she would be devastated.

Seeing the girl's dejected expression, Xiao Silang was at a loss. He wasn't good at comforting girls, but after thinking for a moment, he spoke in the tone he used to comfort his brothers.

"Hey, who cares? Nobody is perfect. Everyone has flaws. Don't look at me; I seem cheerful, but my Third Brother and Feiyan tease me every day, calling me stupid and saying I lack common sense. Even my father says that among his sons, I'm the only one without a brain."

"So what if I lack common sense? Life is about being happy! I win over those who frown every day just by being happy!"

Xiao Silang grew more proud as he spoke.

"Some people worry so much that they end up miserable. They don't realize that their own thoughts trap them. To me, having no brain is a good thing!"

Hearing Xiao Silang's words, Su Rong felt a heavy stone in her heart suddenly shatter into dust, leaving no trace behind.

Yes, her anxiety and unease stemmed from overthinking.

As long as she lived happily every day, she would already be ahead of many others.

Even nobles have their troubles.

Gradually, all her unease disappeared.

Looking at the girl's expression, Xiao Silang chuckled. "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, anyone who dares to say anything bad about you will face my wrath. Let's see who dares to speak ill of you!"

He waved his fist in the air.

Su Rong looked into his bright eyes and saw a sun-like glow. She felt illuminated by his light, and her eyes slowly brightened. She nodded. "Thank you, Brother Silang, for your encouragement. You're not lacking in common sense; I think you're very wise and perceptive."

Some people claim to be smart, but they don't live as openly and freely.

Xiao Silang, who had never been called smart before, smiled widely. "No, no. I think Sister Rong is not as flawed as you say. Instead, you're thoughtful, kind, and adorable."

"And I've heard you're great at business, which means you're smarter than me. I can't do business at all!"

The boy and girl continued to praise each other, and their faces regained their earlier warmth.

Looking at Su Rong's flushed cheeks, Xiao Silang finally experienced the feeling of liking a girl.

He wanted to make her happy and protect her.

Realizing he had nothing to give her, he looked around and spotted a particularly beautiful flower. He quickly picked it and handed it to Su Rong.

"Sister Rong, you'll look lovely wearing this."

In spring, it was customary for Great Shen citizens to wear flowers, so it wasn't out of place.

Su Rong was flattered and reached out to take the flower. Unexpectedly, Xiao Silang looked around, saw no one, and personally placed it in her hair.

Since they were engaged, a bit of intimacy wouldn't be frowned upon.

Just as the flower was placed, an unfriendly voice came from behind.

"Su Rong, what are you doing with some random man!"

Lu Shuangshuang, after ridiculing Su Rong earlier and feeling unsatisfied, had come to gloat. She believed she had won a significant victory against Su Rong.

To her, Su Rong had run away after being exposed.

So she wanted to continue her taunting.

Unexpectedly, she stumbled upon Su Rong meeting a young man privately.

This really gave her a handle on Shuangshuang!

A hint of dark satisfaction flashed in Lu Shuangshuang's eyes.