The man thought, after all, he had fallen for her. It wasn't because of the past, nor because of status, and not even due to the influence of those dreams, but truly from his heart. He was captivated by her fiery, pepper-like appearance that could be both cold and passionate.
***
The two happened to meet each other.
Dong Huiying was about to enter the Bell Tower when the man happened to come down from it. As they faced each other, Dong Huiying paused, and the man was a bit nervous too.
Behind the mask, his eyes looked at her greedily and directly.
"I know I was wrong, but I thought this would allow me to approach you more effectively."
Dong Huiying maintained a calm demeanor, "And why do you want to get close to me? What is it about me that you desire?"
"I want you."
It was honesty to the extreme, and Dong Huiying was taken aback for a moment.
She leaned against the wall.
With her arms crossed and a smiling gaze fixed on him, she asked, "You're fond of me?"
