Rebirth in Another World: The Ultimate Legend

Their eyes met, and time seemed to freeze in that moment. Everything around them seemed to quiet down, with only their soft breathing mingling together. It was unclear how long this gaze lasted, but it felt like an eternity, until finally Lin Yu spoke first, breaking the delicate yet suffocating atmosphere.

Lin Yu took a deep breath and slowly exhaled, his face showing an extremely serious expression. His bright eyes stared directly at the other person, his gaze as firm as steel, without the slightest wavering: "You should know that the person I've always loved is Ling'er, and Ling'er is also devoted to me wholeheartedly and deeply. So no matter what, I absolutely cannot do anything to betray Ling'er's sincere feelings for me!" After saying this, Lin Yu's eyes still showed no evasion or hesitation.

Upon hearing these words, Xiao Jinzhi, standing opposite, instantly dimmed her bright, expectant eyes, becoming as forlorn as a star that had lost its luster in the night sky. Crystal-clear tears began to well up in her beautiful eyes, as if they might spill over at any moment. However, Xiao Jinzhi bit her lip tightly, desperately holding back with all her might, refusing to let the tears fall easily. At that moment, she appeared so stubborn yet so pitiful, evoking a feeling of compassion in anyone who saw her.

"Do I really have no chance at all?" Xiao Jinzhi's trembling voice echoed in the air, filled with endless resentment and despair. Her delicate body trembled slightly, like a leaf struggling and swaying in a storm.

Seeing this, Lin Yu, standing to the side, couldn't help but sigh softly. A fleeting, almost imperceptible look of reluctance flashed in his eyes, but he ultimately spoke slowly and resolutely, "Jinzhi, feelings can never be forced. All along, I've only felt affection for you as a younger sister." Although his tone was low and gentle, the unwavering resolve within it was so clear and undeniable that it was impossible to resist.

Xiao Jinzhi bit her lip tightly, her teeth digging deep into her delicate skin, and crimson blood gradually seeped out, threatening to draw blood from her lips. Her frail body trembled more and more violently, like a leaf in a storm, about to be blown away at any moment.

"But my feelings for you are as fiery as a raging fire. Just because of Ling'er, you won't even give me the slightest chance?" Xiao Jinzhi's voice trembled, almost pleading, every word filled with the almost crazy love she held deep in her heart.

Lin Yu frowned, his face showing a mixture of helplessness and inner turmoil. He sighed softly and said slowly, "Jinzhi, I really can't bear to hurt such a kind and innocent girl like you. But my heart is already filled with Ling'er, and there's no room left for anyone else." With that, he cast his gaze towards the distant horizon, as if trying to escape the sight of Jinzhi's eyes, filled with fervent longing and endless pain.

In an instant, the air in the room seemed to freeze. The heavy, oppressive atmosphere weighed heavily on everyone's hearts, making it hard to breathe. Tears finally burst from Xiao Jinzhi's eyes like a flood, streaming down her pale cheeks. She abruptly turned away, refusing to look at Lin Yu again, and then ran out like a madwoman. Her heart-wrenching cries echoed in the silent corridor, lingering for a long time…

Little Jinzhi ran wildly down the road like a whirlwind, seemingly trying to leave all the pain and sorrow deep in her heart behind. Her petite figure looked so lonely and helpless in the moonlight.

Finally, Xiao Jinzhi returned breathlessly to the room she shared with Zhao Ling'er. However, her uncontrollable sobs, like a surging tide, ruthlessly shattered the tranquility of the night, abruptly dragging the soundly sleeping Zhao Ling'er from her sweet dreams.

Zhao Ling'er rubbed her sleepy eyes and sat up groggily, her voice still heavy with lingering weariness: "Jinzhi, what happened?" As she spoke, she reached out her hand, trying to soothe the agitated Jinzhi.

But at this moment, Xiao Jinzhi was like a badly wounded wild animal, completely disregarding her friend's concern, and hysterically screamed through a sob, "It's all because of you, Zhao Ling'er! It's because of you that Lin Yu so cruelly rejected me!" Her voice was unusually sharp and shrill, filled with anger and grievances that poured out like a burst dam. Xiao Jinzhi's once bright and lively eyes were now swollen like two ripe peaches, and crystal tears rolled down her fair cheeks, quickly soaking her clothes.

Faced with Jinzhi's sudden accusation, Zhao Ling'er was momentarily bewildered, then instantly sobered up. A surge of indescribable anger welled up within her, and she frowned, raising her voice to retort, "Jinzhi, how can you be so indiscriminate? What Lin Yu's feelings for you are not something I can control!" Her clear, watery eyes were now filled with incomprehension and deep grievance.

"If it weren't for you, you vixen, how could Lin Yu only have eyes for you, completely blind to any of my merits?" Xiao Jinzhi was now furious, her once charming face twisted and contorted with rage. Her delicate white hands were clenched into fists, the knuckles turning white from the force. She trembled with rage, swaying precariously like a candle in the wind.

At the same time, Xiao Jinzhi's voice became increasingly sharp and high-pitched, mixed with almost hysterical madness and resentment, as if she wanted to vent all the dissatisfaction that had been accumulating in her heart for a long time through these roars.

Faced with Xiao Jinzhi's aggressive accusations, Zhao Ling'er was not to be outdone. She raised her voice and retorted loudly, "Can't you be reasonable? Matters of the heart can never be forced. Does it mean that Lin Yu has the right to decide who he likes? He has the right to choose the person he desires, and what does that have to do with me!" As she spoke, Zhao Ling'er's beautiful face instantly turned as red as a ripe apple, and even her chest heaved rapidly with her emotions.

Xiao Jinzhi glared at Zhao Ling'er and roared, "Hmph, you're just good at pretending to be innocent and pitiful so that Lin Yu will protect you!" Her eyes were filled with jealousy and resentment, as if she wanted to devour Zhao Ling'er alive.

Zhao Ling'er's face flushed with anger, tears welled up in her eyes, and she said in a trembling voice, "Little Jinzhi, you've gone too far! I never intentionally tried to compete for anything!" Her voice was filled with deep disappointment and sadness.

"You didn't? You're a vixen who's bewitched Lin Yu!" Xiao Jinzhi blurted out, completely losing her temper.

Zhao Ling'er trembled with anger at these words, and tears finally welled up in her eyes: "Little Jinzhi, you've gone too far! I've always considered you a sister, and yet you say such things to me!"

Neither would back down, and their argument grew louder and louder, each word like a sharp sword piercing the other's heart. The entire room was filled with the tension of an impending explosion.

After an unknown amount of time, both of them were exhausted from arguing, and a brief silence fell over the room. Only Xiao Jinzhi's intermittent sobs and Zhao Ling'er's heavy breathing mingled together.