The Dragon Beside Me - Chapter 112

Yu Zhi Yi returned to the lodging as soon as he parted with Su Ruan.

As he walked back, Yu Zhi Yi was unable to stop thinking about his meeting with Su Ruan. His heart was uncomfortable each time he thought about the man beside her.

Su Ruan had a boyfriend?

Why didn’t he know about it?

The girl who would always tell him everything had suddenly kept a secret from him. It was not a pleasant feeling.

When did things start to change between them?

“You’re back.”

The familiar voice snapped him out of his trance. Yu Zhi Yi turned and saw that his fiance, Shen Yue was looking at him with her arms crossed on her chest. Still, she could not mask the trace of surprise in her eyes as she looked at him.

Yu Zhi Yi had left the hotel not too long ago after their argument.

However, Shen Yue did not expect that the man would return quickly.

Shen Yue has been observing her fiance ever since he walked into the room. Seeing that his expression does not seem right, she could not help but wonder what had happened.

When Yu Zhi Yi had left, Shen Yue had thought that the man would be looking for Su Ruan.

However, looking at him now, Shen Yue began to doubt her instinct. If Yu Zhi Yi had gone to look for Su Ruan, he would not return this quickly.

“Hmm…” Yu Zhi Yi lowered his gaze. “There were too many people outside. It was hard to walk around without bumping to anyone.”

Shen Yue hesitated. She walked to her fiance and spoke, “Zhi Yi, I’m sorry. I… shouldn’t have said those words to you. I, shouldn’t doubt your feelings towards me.”

Yu Zhi Yi looked up when he heard her words. The uncomfortable feeling in his heart deepened.

When he had argued with Shen Yue earlier, he had stressed that his relationship with Su Ruan was nothing more than a friend. He had told her that he did not have such feelings for Su Ruan.

But why would his heart feel heavy after watching Su Ruan and that man?

Yu Zhi Yi did not have much time to ponder on this strange feeling. When Shen Yue wrapped her slender arms around his body.

“Zhi Yi, I shouldn’t doubt your love.” Shen Yue inhaled a deep breath. “I know that you love me the most. It was just that… when I see you getting closer to another woman, my heart starts to ache. I got jealous.”

His eyes flickered at her confession. “Shen Yue…”

“I won’t feel that way anymore.” She looked up to meet his gaze. “Zhi Yi, let’s not argue anymore alright?” As she tiptoed to kiss his lips, Yu Zhi Yi’s earlier thoughts began to scatter.

…

Meanwhile, thunderous applause echoed around the square as Long Yuan finished giving out his speech.

Long Fei stood at the spot and watched his grandfather from afar. Looking at the way the townspeople were cheering on him, Long Fei could see just how much they adore his grandfather.

“Your grandfather’s speech was pretty good,” Su Ruan commented and watched Long Fei turn to look at her. “I can see that you have inherited his charisma.”

“Are you complimenting me?” His lips curled into a teasing smile.

Su Ruan chuckled. She was complimenting his grandfather’s speech. When did she compliment this man?

On the stage, a group of beautiful girls went up and started to dance after Long Yuan had left.

The festivity atmosphere continued. Some stayed to enjoy the performance and some left to walk around the square.

Su Ruan did not answer his question. “Would you like to stay around and watch the performance or walk around this place?”

Long Fei looked in the direction where his grandfather had left earlier. “Let’s walk around the place. It’s the first time that we have both come to this carnival. It would be a waste if we did not walk around.”

Su Ruan quickly agreed. She stepped forward, wanting to leave the spot but stopped again when Long Fei had called her name.

She gave him an inquiring gaze and noticed his stretched hand towards her.

Su Ruan recalled that many people were attending the carnival and how she had bumped into a lot of people as they walked among the crowd. After a brief hesitation, Su Ruan put her hand in Long Fei’s and let him lead her.

The corner of his lips tilted up into a smile as he let their hands intertwine.

Perhaps, someone had come to ruin the moment between them earlier. However, this was also good. Long Fei believed that as long as he continued to be patient, Su Ruan would accept him sooner or later.

The two of them walked around without saying a word. After a while, they finally reached a less crowded road. Still, Long Fei made no move to let her hand slip away from him.

“Are you hungry?” Long Fei asked. “Should we go and get something to eat?”

“Alright.”

Su Ruan recalled that her cousin had mentioned a few famous foods around the carnival. However, with Long Fei’s identity, it would not be safe if he appeared at a place where there would be a lot of people. It would be uncomfortable for them to have their meals.

“Let’s just go to the place where there are lesser people. This way, we don’t have to wait for a long time,” Su Ruan said. “Then, we could find a quiet place to watch the firework. My cousin said the firework display is the highlight of the night. We shouldn’t miss it.”

Long Fei nodded. “I will follow your arrangement.”

Su Ruan felt the heat creep up her face.

Why does it feel as if there was something wrong with his words?

As they walked past a few stalls, Su Ruan noticed one that was selling a lot of small figurines and sculptures. Noticing a familiar figurine on the table, Su Ruan quickly pulled Long Fei’s hands towards the stall.

Her eyes twinkled as she watched the dragon sculptures. Many of them resembled her little dragon.

“Miss are you interested in the sculpture?” The old man asked. He watched as Su Ruan looked up and noticed that she was not a local. “Actually, this town is very famous for its legend of lake dragon. However, as time passed by, the people have started to forget it.”

Su Ruan glanced at the person beside him and laughed. She could not help but recall the time she ran into him at the café. It seemed that Long Fei had said the same words.

Long Fei seemed to understand what was on her mind and began to laugh as well.. “If you like them, choose a few and bring them home as souvenirs.”