Genshin Impact: My confession was rejected, so I traveled to seven countries

"Since you're here, why don't you come in and have a seat?" Yun Jin invited.

Ke Qing smiled and said, "I was just passing by your house and thought I'd give you a visit, but there's no need for you to sit down."

Yun Jin smiled knowingly. She naturally didn't believe Ke Qing's words. If she was just passing by, would she have come all the way to call her out? Moreover, if Ke Qing was passing by on official business, how could she be so kind as to have time to visit her? As for sneaking off to fish, that was even more unthinkable. Everyone knew that Ke Qing had a reputation as a workaholic.

It seems that their true intentions were not what they seemed.

Sure enough, Ke Qing glanced at the setting sun, which was already sinking in the west, and said, "The sunset looks quite beautiful. Since we're already here, why don't we take a walk?"

“Great! It’ll be dark by the time we finish shopping, so we can have dinner together with Yuhengxing.” Yun Jin readily agreed to Ke Qing’s request and then made a request as well.

Since they've come all the way to her doorstep looking for her, if she deliberately hides, wouldn't that just make her seem cowardly and timid?

Didn't you have something to do? Since you have something to do, I'll give you plenty of time so we can talk things out together!

The two walked side by side down the street, the setting sun casting shimmering rays of light. As they walked, their shadows grew longer in the sunlight, but neither of them spoke first, as if by unspoken agreement.

Ke Qing looked Yun Jin up and down, and some thoughts came to her mind for no reason. She had only treated her as an ordinary friend and hadn't taken her too seriously. But now, seeing Yun Jin's slender waist, arched eyebrows, and beautiful appearance, she was indeed a gentle and graceful girlfriend, the kind of girlfriend that some boys longed for.

Ke Qingfu, as if struck by a sudden inspiration, blurted out, "I only just realized that Mr. Yun is extremely handsome."

While Ke Qing was sizing up Yun Jin, Yun Jin was also sizing up Ke Qing. Hearing what the other said, although she didn't understand why the other would suddenly say that, she still politely smiled and replied, "Yu Heng Xing has good taste, but you are not bad either. There are some things that I am indeed ashamed of myself for."

The two exchanged a smile and remained silent the rest of the way.

After a long while, Ke Qing glanced at Yun Jin beside her, who seemed to be seriously appreciating the evening view. Seeing that the other party did not intend to speak, as if she was really just playing around, Ke Qing frowned slightly and muttered to herself.

She came to see Yun Jin today, and he should know what she meant, but what's going on like this now?

Are you pretending not to know? Or do you really not know?

Before coming, she had done her homework, secretly listing out a series of questions and motives, including what Yun Jin would say and what she meant, analyzing them one by one, and finding some ways to deal with them.

However, all of this is contingent on the other person striking up a conversation with her and meeting certain conditions.

Since she's just staying silent and pretending to be clueless, she can't really force a conversation.

Meanwhile, Yun Jin remained calm and composed, appreciating the sunset with ease. The sea shimmered and radiated golden light, and the setting sun seemed to be reflected in the water.

As for her inner feelings, she was completely calm. When she saw Keqing, she could guess most of the reason why she came to see her today. She knew that Keqing must have something to say, and she was prepared for what it was and what she wanted to say. She was not afraid at all.

Moreover, in such situations, whoever speaks first is usually at a disadvantage to some extent.

If the other party doesn't bring it up, she won't bring it up either. On the surface, she's Su Mo's girlfriend now, so as long as she stays calm, that's fine. The one who should be worried is Ke Qing. Even if she pretends not to know, the other party still can't do anything to her.

As Yun Jin pondered this, she touched the railing and quietly watched the sunset, a hint of contemplation in her eyes.

She rarely thinks about these things. From childhood to adulthood, she has always been frank and sincere in her friendships, without having many thoughts or calculations. She would speak her mind directly and would not let any difficulties bother her. She believes in doing things cleanly, efficiently, and to the best of her ability.

During her time at Yunhan Society, she continued to strive for perfection in opera, doing her best in every aspect. Although it was tiring, she felt it was worthwhile.

In Yunhan Society, she was actually a simple-minded person. At least when her mother was around, Yunhan Society affairs never bothered her. And whatever she wanted to do, she could always achieve it easily, as her family would always help her.

But people will eventually experience certain things and eventually grow up. This growth does not necessarily require difficulties and trials, although difficulties or trials can make people mature faster.

As for Yun Jin, she had actually understood many things long ago. At least, she had become much more sensible from the moment her mother left.

As I grew up, I understood many things and gradually began to see the various clues that appeared between people.

If she were still young and acting like Ke Qing, trying to hide things, she would probably make a scene and tell the other person directly, with sharp, harsh, and ruthless words, that she shouldn't have designs on Su Mo. She is his girlfriend now, and whatever happens is between them, without her, the third party, interfering.

But as she grew up and matured, she chose to turn a deaf ear and learned to weigh the pros and cons, because she knew that making a scene would be bad for her, for Su Mo, and for Ke Qing.

So she deliberately avoided these issues, and sometimes pretending to be deaf and dumb maintained the status quo. At least for now, on the surface, her relationship with Ke Qing was still acceptable, and she also patched things up at the right time. Her relationship with Su Mo was well maintained. In this way, Ke Qing didn't say anything, and Su Mo was happy. Although she was a little depressed, she actually accepted it and it didn't seem as painful or unacceptable as she had imagined.

If you're really feeling down, take the smile back from the culprit and make yourself feel better and clear-headed.

Thinking of these things, Yun Jin couldn't help but smile, feeling gratified and warm.

Then a self-deprecating smile appeared on her face. When did she become someone who weighs the pros and cons like this?

Does it really matter who speaks first in this kind of situation? The important thing is to solve the problem.

Looking at Ke Qing's hesitant expression, she felt a pang of pity. The strange atmosphere felt like something was missing.

Yun Jin suddenly smiled as if relieved, appearing more composed and at ease than before when she was feigning a pleasant expression.

The golden afterglow fell on the girl's eyelashes, creating shimmering patterns like autumn foliage, which perfectly complemented her delicate features. This change puzzled Ke Qing, who had been secretly observing her, and she asked, "What are you thinking about?"

Yun Jin smiled and nodded, pointing to a spot on the shore. Ke Qing followed her finger and saw some people playing there. Seashells were still visible on the ground, drifting ashore or returning to the sea with each wave.

Yun Jin's eyes lit up with tenderness. "That place, that's where Su Mo and I had our first date! Back then, I gave him a gift, a blue conch shell... We even discussed having a boy or a girl."

"Huh?" Ke Qing looked at Yun Jin with a blank expression, then glanced at the familiar coastline. For a moment, she didn't know what had happened and was stunned by Yun Jin's words.

Yun Jin pointed to a set of steps along the roadside and continued, "There, he took the initiative to reach out to me and accept me for the first time, and we had our first hand-holding contact."

"later……"

Ke Qing's face was terribly gloomy at this moment. Her confusion had turned into embarrassment and anger. In her eyes, the other party had suddenly smiled inexplicably, and when she asked about it, the other party started telling her this.

"What exactly are you trying to say?" Ke Qing asked coldly, her tone tinged with anger and confusion.

In her eyes, Yun Jin's behavior was tantamount to her showing off her love affair with Su Mo in front of her, using it to express the closeness of the relationship between the other party and Su Mo, and that she was just an outsider.

What does this mean? Is it an attempt to discourage her from making a move?

After listening to Ke Qing's words, Yun Jin paused in her narration and gently shook her head, "It's nothing. I just remembered what happened back then when I saw these scenes, and I also wanted you to know some of our experiences."

Ke Qing didn't say anything, but she kept making up stories in her mind.

Haha, this is clearly a provocative act, yet they claim it's for her own good, to help her better understand their past?

Yun Jin tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, the setting sun reflecting in her eyes, which instead flashed with a serious light as she smiled at Ke Qing.

"You like Su Mo, right?"

"That's why I'm here today too."

Yun Jin's sudden question was like a thunderclap in the dark night, instantly plunging Ke Qing, who was already feeling embarrassed and annoyed, into confusion. It interrupted her train of thought, leaving her mind blank and momentarily stunned.

Seeing Yun Jin's teasing smile, she blushed, quickly turned her head away, and retorted in a somewhat hurried tone, "What are you talking about? I don't understand."

Yun Jin smiled and said, "Oh? You really don't understand, or are you pretending not to understand?"

Faced with Yun Jin's probing, Ke Qing remained silent, her eyes darting left and right, already harboring suspicions about Yun Jin's audacious and frank attitude.

These were clearly the words she wanted to say to the other person, so why were they using them to ask her questions?

Ke Qing ignored Yun Jin. After the sudden question had calmed her down, she slowly began to come back to her senses. At this moment, the blank space of her mind that had been disrupted began to be reclaimed by her usual decisive rationality. Her silence was not because she was completely stunned by this unreasonable move and had no thoughts at all. On the contrary, she was using this opportunity to buy time, thinking about the current situation, the way the two of them should get along, and what to say next.

Seeing that Ke Qing seemed lost in thought, Yun Jin, being "understanding," didn't press the matter further. She placed her arms flat on the railing, bent over, rested her head on her arms, and silently gazed at the distant sunset.

The contrast between the two heights, one high and one low, creates a unique and charming scene under the setting sun.

Compared to Yun Jin's silent waiting, Ke Qing seemed to be caught up in a brainstorming session.

Admittedly, she had imagined many scenarios regarding these matters before she arrived, but she couldn't resist the surprising words spoken by the other party.

She had considered the possibility that Yun Jin would fall silent when faced with her questions and doubts. She had also considered the possibility that the two of them would pretend to be ignorant and continue to wander around without exposing each other, or that the two of them would argue, fight, or even develop into something more serious. As the star of Yuheng, she had come into contact with many people, some of whom were opportunistic, and others who smiled but hid daggers, appearing friendly on the surface but harboring evil intentions behind their backs. Based on her many years of experience in performing official duties, she could not help but imagine the worst-case scenario before doing anything, so as to make a more prudent decision and preparation.

She had actually considered this direct and frank approach before, because it might be the best outcome for everyone—to be honest with each other and show their true feelings, which would lead to a happy ending for all.

However, once this thought popped into her head, she quickly nipped it in the bud, subconsciously denying it. She felt that since the two of them had developed to this point, it couldn't be something that could be easily resolved. Just the fact that they openly confessed their feelings at the banquet was enough to prove their steadfastness in their relationship. Therefore, she never intended to discuss it properly with him from the beginning, because she felt that doing so might put her and Yun Jin at a disadvantage from the start.

Everything is difficult at the beginning, and even more difficult afterward. One must be energetic at the first attempt, then lose momentum, and finally exhaust oneself. If you are always so gentle and submissive from the start, it's like giving in to the other party from the very beginning, putting yourself at a disadvantage.