It's so painful! So hard! So difficult!

"...Well, I don't know what's wrong. Maybe I'm just not good at this job."

"If you can't even fool yourself, then don't tell me about it. Look at yourself, it's obvious that something is bothering you."

The smile on Kong's face remained unchanged, but he pointed out Bai Lin's mistake with one sharp word. Bai Lin seemed to feel something in her heart being touched, and her eyes became more distracted.

I... have something on my mind?

She was indeed worried. Ever since Katie and the others left, she had no idea what she was thinking about. Worry? Anxiety? Her thoughts were like water breaking on fine sand, vaguely visible but not yet fully formed. Even if she grabbed a handful of sand, she couldn't discern the true nature of the water.

What's wrong with me? I clearly feel that their relationship is getting better, which is a good thing, but why, why does such a certain thing make me keep questioning it?

In just a few hours, each passing moment intensified Bai Lin's anxiety. Only when she occasionally saw the two figures outside the store did she feel a glimmer of anticipation. But they never returned, leaving her feeling a bit numb.

Seeing that Bai Lin seemed to be starting to think, Kong changed the subject and asked very softly,

"I say, Bai Lin, do you have someone you like?"

Bai Lin's pupils suddenly contracted. This sudden, pointed question pierced her heart. She felt her body heat up when she was asked this by Kong, and the atmosphere became tense.

She stared at Sora and said seriously,

"Of course, there is. But why does the stewardess ask this?"

At Kong's questioning, the still-clear part of her mind seemed to stir. How could Bai Lin not have someone she liked? She was a married woman.

Sora nodded slightly, then continued, "The reason... Mainly, I was thinking, since you just got a large sum of money and have a good relationship with your teammates, if there's anything bothering you, it's probably a relationship issue."

"It's a simple deduction, right? Didn't I teach you how to sort out this kind of information?"

Kong's words guided Bai Lin's thoughts, as if he was saying intentionally or unintentionally that Bai Lin's head was stupid. Bai Lin smiled bitterly, agreed with Kong's statement, and then continued,

"Yes, but it's probably not a relationship issue. Although we can't be together every day for the time being, we both have our own things to do. But we are all adults, and although we may feel a little anxious occasionally, we have been together for so long that just being an emotional support is enough."

"After all, my future with her is definitely waiting for me ahead, and our relationship won't fade away so easily, so there's no problem for now."

Bai Lin simply described the relationship between herself and Ajun. In front of Kong, she could always express her true thoughts so safely.

Chapter 290: Heart as Clear as a Mirror

It's rare to open your heart and speak the truth, and you'll feel much better. Bai Lin sat up a little straighter, but she still felt like there was a fishbone stuck in her throat. This was the core of her depression. Even she herself couldn't figure out what she was struggling with.

Kong listened to Bai Lin telling her story. Although she looked younger than Bai Lin, she was like an older sister, patient and understanding. After Bai Lin stopped narrating, she said,

"Hey, I didn't expect Bai Lin to have such a mature side."

Bai Lin was obviously a little unhappy with Kong's interruption, but she did not express it too much and continued to preach.

"It's just a personal opinion on love, but in terms of maturity, actually..."

Bai Lin was about to raise his hand, ready to refute Kong's words, but Kong suddenly pressed Bai Lin's hand down, and said closer to Bai Lin,

"So, what do you think about the person you like? What would you do if you weren't her best choice?"

Kong's breath blew across Bai Lin's face, a rich, mellow aroma that had settled for a long time. The distance of less than five centimeters, and Kong's gradual questioning of her feelings, distracted Bai Lin from her worries, and instead made her pay more attention to Kong.

However, when facing a mature woman like Kong, Bai Lin was not so restrained. After calming down, she shook off Kong's hand and stood up with great courage.

"Needless to say, of course I will try my best to be her best choice. Even if I'm not, there's no way I'll give her up to anyone else."

"Love is selfless, but love between two people is absolutely selfish. Love is possession, it means being with the person you love forever. If you can let go, it only means you don't love them enough. All that talk about her finding someone better is absolute bullshit!"

Bai Lin's spirit was very high, and her speech was like a turbulent wave. Although it was full of subjective thoughts, it was undoubtedly the creed she firmly believed in. She was so confident that Kong couldn't help but be slightly surprised.

Seeing Bai Lin's sudden excitement, the latter slowly crossed his legs, raised his hands, and leaned back in his chair.

"I didn't expect you to be so domineering. I thought you were the more casual type."

Kong's tone was very calm, but there seemed to be a hint of appreciation in it. Bai Lin, who had stood up, seemed to realize that he was a little too excited when he heard this, and he became a little embarrassed and shy.

"Nothing, just my personal opinion..."

"Don't say things like that to me anymore. You're so reserved even though we're so familiar with each other. What's wrong with you being so reserved? You're so clear about your feelings, but you get tangled up in interpersonal relationships?"

As soon as Bai Lin started to speak, Kong frowned, raised a finger and pointed it at Bai Lin, sternly scolding him. Bai Lin immediately fell silent. Kong put his hand back and said leisurely,

"Actually, I basically agree with you. Love should be about possession. Then, let me ask you another question."

"Should love be greedy? If you fall in love with two people, what will you choose?"

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai Lin's original momentum completely vanished, and she was stunned for a moment. Falling in love with two people? In the words of their original world, this would be called a scumbag who had changed his mind. However, her world was a standard monogamous one, while the Camitlan world seemed to be different. Should I think carefully before answering?

Looking at the rather serious expression in front of him, Bai Lin swallowed, sorted out his thoughts, and answered the question objectively.

"I don't have much experience with falling in love with two people. But devoting your entire life to one person is enough to fill your entire life. But with two people, there's no guarantee that you won't end up pleasing neither side, right?"

Bai Lin didn't have much time to think, but she answered very seriously. Kong's expression didn't change much. She just nodded slightly after listening to Bai Lin's answer, the meaning of which was unclear. Kong said,

"Yes, it's quite reasonable. It's just that maybe you're not good at relationships. Let me sort it out for you. What you mean is that if you fall in love with two people, you won't be able to invest enough in their feelings, and accordingly, the responsibility you bear will also be insufficient, right?"

While analyzing and sorting out the information, Kong asked Bai Lin for confirmation. Bai Lin nodded earnestly after listening to it. When Kong saw Bai Lin agreed, he suddenly stood up, which made Bai Lin feel nervous again.

"Then you still chose to give up, what a fool you are. What's the difference between you and those who gave up and let others choose better? Love is possession, you said that yourself."

As soon as Kong finished speaking, Bai Lin wanted to refute him immediately. She said,

"This is obviously a helpless act, okay? Loving only one person for your whole life, treating her well, and dedicating your entire life to her is the only way to be worthy of her love for you, isn't it?"

Kong shook his head with a look of disappointment and said

"Helpless, helpless, you're so helpless. Giving to one person means giving your all, but giving to two people means each person only giving half of their full strength? Can love be measured by mere numbers?"

Her words were obviously more intense than usual, and her tone was becoming more and more excited.

"You're trying your best, and that's what you said yourself. You're trying to match the other person's efforts, which means you're fighting for your own relationship. But trying to gain consensus among three people is just a little more difficult, so does that make you back off?"

Sora's questions pressed on, making Bai Lin feel suffocated again and again. Waves rose and fell, suppressing her while also pushing her forward. Bai Lin felt as if there was a wall in her heart, and she was standing on this wave, challenging that high wall again and again, trying to climb over her.

Sora took another step forward and said in a more intense tone than before,

"A relationship that's let go simply because of this little difficulty is simply insufficient love. You know this very well in your heart. If you say love is enough... then rather than setting off to pursue love now, would you rather live with regret and watch someone who's been with you day and night, walked through the years with you, shared your heart and laughter, go somewhere else, further and further away from you?"

Every word of Kong's words pierced Bai Lin's heart, like a heavy hammer hitting him. After that, she softened her tone, but the power of her words increased instead of decreasing.

Chapter 291: Chase up, a

"At least, go and pursue your love. You are still so young, don't be so rational in places where you shouldn't be rational."

There was a hint of desolation in Sora's eyes. Bai Lin looked up and met her gaze. Sora's advice and conversation made Bai Lin feel as if something in her heart had broken. She suddenly opened her eyes and walked away from Sora with a dark face.

"I understand. I will..."

Bai Lin said as he opened the door, turned around to look at Kong who was standing there facing the wall without moving, and continued,

“I will live up to your expectations!”

She slammed the door shut with a majestic air, making a small noise. When the room was empty, she sighed and continued to stare at the wall in a daze, muttering,

"Some things... can't be undone. Forget it, you shouldn't try to persuade others without making yourself unhappy."

The conversation between Sora and Bai Lin was oppressive. Even now, the air was filled with a heavy atmosphere, making it feel suffocating. But when Sora opened the door to the dressing room, the wind chimes at the entrance of the store rang, and Bai Lin stepped out of the store.

Somehow, everything felt easier.

-

Bai Lin, as if facing a formidable enemy, had a sullen expression and lowered her head slightly. She leaned forward, took a deep breath, and in an instant, she disappeared from the entrance of the store, leaving only a shallow pit in her place.

Just as Sora said, her current goal is to pursue her own love. In other words, she must first...

Go find love.

The commercial street is about one kilometer long. Although it only takes a few breaths for Bai Lin to run at full speed, the difficulty lies in her trying to find just two figures among these densely packed shops.

Three- and four-story shops were common on this street. The bustling crowds of people passed by Bai Lin, one wave after another, never allowing her to see what she wanted to see. Her golden pupils anxiously absorbed a wealth of information from the world around her, and her rapidly beating heart was both the result of her intense exercise and her impatience.

Tension and anxiety are two of the most common feelings a man feels when he's late for a date with his beloved. This is especially true when he's stuck in traffic. Bai Lin is facing this exact situation. The crowds of people are obstacles blocking her path, yet her heart only urges her body to keep moving.

Some say love is like Mount Fuji. You can't carry Mount Fuji home; you can only get close to it on foot. While this is true, it's only one-sided love. True love...

They should be close to each other.

Under the dim streetlights, her medium-length golden hair fluttered in the gentle breeze. The glimmer of light, captured by Bai Lin, shone like the sun. She felt like she was trapped in a quagmire of despair, yet she grasped at her only hope. This forced Bai Lin to quicken her pace once more, running forward.

The heroine of this story first smiled slightly behind Bai Lin's back, then slowly turned around with a relatively cold expression. At that moment, the black eyes met Bai Lin's gaze, and a brand new door opened before her.

Like the morning dew, the beauty is vibrant yet fleeting. Even if one tastes the bitterness within, the moment of glimpsing that beauty is still unforgettable. This is the feeling of first love, and Bai Lin also experienced this feeling of first love.

The reckless hero stopped in front of the blonde girl. As if exhausted, she gasped for air, calming both her body and her mind. Slowly, she straightened up and faced Katie.

"I thought you wouldn't come back."

Katie was the first to speak, her words tinged with a hint of sarcasm, her arm around Yue Lingluo. But at this moment, Bai Lin was completely determined to move forward. What did this small obstacle really matter?

"I like you, please be with me."

Bai Lin spoke simply, his expression not even changing much. As if issuing an order, he took a step forward and approached Katie. An air of authority emanated from Bai Lin.

Looking at Bai Lin who was looking down at her condescendingly, Katie immediately lost her cool expression. She swallowed her saliva and replied firmly,

"Do you think you're some cool knight? At least put some heart into your confession..."

Bai Lin continued in her relatively quiet voice, interrupting Katie's words and saying,

"Then let me reiterate, I just like you and want you to be my girlfriend, do you agree?"

Katie closed her eyes helplessly. "Even hooligans won't work... Never mind. I'll give you a chance. Tell me what you like about me."

Bai Lin had certainly been asked questions like this before, and had seen many people around her being asked the same question. Theoretically, this was an unreasonable question, but now it was Bai Lin who was being even more unreasonable. She changed her gentle and considerate attitude towards Katie Pello, took a deep breath, and asked,

"Really?"

Katie was more and more surprised to see Bai Lin like this, but she still nodded firmly and said,

"Go ahead."

Katie felt a little uneasy at the moment. She had never seen Bai Lin like this before. Although she was not used to Bai Lin's unusual demeanor, she had to admit that her domineering demeanor was quite handsome, and it made her heart flutter. This also made Katie even more excited to see what Bai Lin would say next.

"I like the smell of your hair. During the few days you were at school, I was basically on night watch during adventures. It was hard for me to sleep without that delicate fragrance. I had to search for a substitute in the forest during my night watch."

"I like your black eyes, too. Although my first encounter with them wasn't a joyous occasion, they've already captured my heart. Every time I gaze at the vast starry sky, I can almost hear your gentle whispers in my ears. Every time I collapse on the ground after returning from battle, your whispers and care—all of it is like your eyes, kind and reassuring."

Chapter 292 A Long-lasting Confession

"I also like your smile. Your happiness. Every time I see you satisfied, every time you walk by my side towards a brighter future, I am unconsciously surrounded by a sense of happiness. This makes me realize that I also have things to protect, and it makes me no longer as decadent as before. This makes me understand that what I really want is a future where we can walk side by side."

Bai Lin spoke out all the knowledge in her mind, which was not rich at all, in one breath. It was like a trickle in the mountains, flowing out from a narrow crack. Although it was only a small amount of water, it seemed extremely natural and beautiful. She took another step forward and stretched out a hand very seriously.

"I love you, Katie. This is my vow as your knight to protect you and follow you throughout your life. It is also my request for this lifelong contract. So..."

The golden lake in Bai Lin's eyes surged with growing passion, rippling with waves. His black pupils, in contrast, contracted for a moment at the intensity of his feelings. It was like an electric wave, stirring Katie's heart.

If we were to put it in a more accessible way, perhaps we could use the four words "heart to heart." But sometimes, the heart alone isn't enough; words and actions are also crucial. Especially at a moment like this.

The knight who was confessing took a deep breath and then made the most serious request.

"Do you want to?"

Katie Pello shuddered slightly. Hearing such a long confession left her feeling a bit stunned. Honestly, while she was moved, she also felt a bit awkward. But regardless, she was now overwhelmed by happiness.

Stepping into the light, Bai Lin no longer felt the guilt she had felt when they first met, nor the reservedness she had when they first met, nor the recklessness and immaturity that had worried Katie every day. She had grown up and had a deep understanding of the situation. She also wanted to hold the hand of the one she loved tightly and never let go.

We've always been the magicians in the attacking position, so how could we not understand her feelings? Katie smiled, and before she knew it, her hand had already loosened from Yue Lingluo's body, and she stood closer to Bai Lin. Her smile was as picturesque as the beautiful evenings they'd spent on the ice field, and as ordinary as the evenings they'd spent in the village.

Ever since Bai Lin first appeared in the village, they've already left solid footprints on their path. Hand in hand, they've shattered Katie's fate, composing a heroic epic between them. With so much groundwork already laid, how could they not continue it?

Katie reached out and, as fast as she could, pulled Bai Lin towards her. The brave warrior, who usually fought fiercely, was powerless against the girl's meager strength. She leaned forward, and Katie's hand rested on her cheek.

The distance between the two was so close that the faint fragrance of Katie's body blew on her cheek with her somewhat tense breath, and Bai Lin also relaxed his breath very nervously. The atmosphere became hot, pushing Gao Chao to arrive.

"It's rare to see you so serious."

Katie was still teasing, even though she was in deep turmoil. Bai Lin also learned the essence of this tough talk. She smiled slightly.

"Why, don't you like it?"

Katie smiled happily, leaning her cheek forward again, and whispered, "I like it, I like it very much. And..."

"I do, Bai Lin."

Katie's hands were wrapped around Bai Lin's neck, two beautiful flowers, their lips pressed together. The exchange of body fluids, the connection of hearts, the intersection of their tongues, just like their intertwined destinies.

Their bodies trembled violently, and the touch and taste of each other made them even more intense. But this time was different. Bai Lin did not blush or get nervous. Instead, she naturally savored Katie Pello's unique passion for her in this moment of love and desire. Katie Pello, in turn, was filled with joy and unbridled possession of Bai Lin, who had finally come to her senses.

The sound of fireworks echoed from the distant streets. Yue Lingluo looked up at the sky, where even more brilliant sparks blossomed against the beautiful starry sky. Before she knew it, the streets were bustling with activity, and people from all over the shops came out to watch the fireworks display excitedly.

Really, only the two of them could be so oblivious to the world around them. Yue Lingluo turned her head away with a faint blush. Even if she was just called here to act, she would still be shy.

But was this perfectly timed display of fireworks also a celebration of someone's love? Yue Lingluo didn't understand. She simply immersed herself in their sweetness while simultaneously pestering her newly arrived knight, blending into the bustle.