**Chapter Sixty-Four: Injecting Sincerity with a Vengeance**
“Uh…” Mu Jixue hesitated.
Mainly because she had a strange, ominous premonition.
It was as if once she apologized to Yun Zhonghe, he’d take advantage of her, shamelessly pushing the issue further.
Yes!
That pesky Yellow-haired certainly would do just that!
Seeing Mu Jixue’s reaction, Lin Zhongyu finally understood.
This girl was stubborn.
So, Lin Zhongyu wisely decided not to say more, just sighed in disappointment.
“Alas…”
That wearisome sigh made Mu Jixue panic instantly.
“小钰, don’t sigh! I know I did wrong.”
“Really?”
Lin Zhongyu shot her a skeptical glance.
Mu Jixue quickly patted her little bunny chest and earnestly promised, “I really know I was wrong!”
“Then go apologize.”
“……”
Yes, Mu Jixue knew she was wrong, but she didn’t want to apologize.
She just felt like as soon as she said sorry, Yun Zhonghe would pin her down.
Seeing her attitude, Lin Zhongyu facepalmed slightly, feeling a headache coming on.
Seeing her disappointment, Mu Jixue felt a plethora of grievances, and after agonizing over it for a while, she reluctantly agreed, “Alright, 小钰, don’t be mad, I’ll go apologize, okay?”
“Good, but you must apologize sincerely—no more disrespect towards Brother Yun.”
Conflicts accumulate bit by bit. If Jixue doesn’t rein it in, Brother Yun will eventually cut ties.
…
It was early evening.
The clouds in the sky were a fiery red.
Qingzhu Town was still enveloped in a peaceful atmosphere, no apparent abnormalities, but the more it seemed so, the more eerie it felt to everyone.
Yun Zhonghe was maintaining his Golden Sword inside his house.
As a sword cultivator, the big sword was his lifeline. Only if the sword was sturdy enough could he fight longer and take down his enemies effectively.
At the same time, he was making minor modifications to his sword to prepare for the strong adversaries he was about to face.
Knock, knock, knock!
Just as he was halfway through his handiwork, a sudden knock echoed from the door.
“Who is it?”
Yun Zhonghe asked curiously.
“Um… Brother Yun, is it convenient to have a word?”
It was Mu Jixue’s voice from outside.
Yun Zhonghe raised an eyebrow in surprise.
Oh ho?
Huang Aotian is actually coming to talk to him?!
Looks like he had successfully infiltrated the inner circle!
This was clearly a good thing.
Suppressing his inner joy, Yun Zhonghe opened the door to find both Mu Jixue and Lin Zhongyu standing there.
Yun Zhonghe maintained his composure, “What’s the matter?”
With the door opened, Lin Zhongyu glanced towards Mu Jixue, seemingly urging her on.
Meanwhile, Mu Jixue’s expression grew increasingly tense.
What was going on with these two?
Why so secretive?
Though Yun Zhonghe didn’t care much, curiosity took hold.
“Jixue, hurry up and apologize to Brother Yun,” Lin Zhongyu whispered in her ear, like a devilish sister pushing the poor girl into a pit.
Mu Jixue: ~~>_<~~
Seeing Mu Jixue’s awkward demeanor, Yun Zhonghe realized he had to do something.
Though he still had no idea why Mu Jixue was so resistant to apologizing, he didn’t want any awkwardness between him and Huang Aotian.
They should be good brothers, sharing interests and close-knit.
Huang Aotian wasn’t going to help him out—no worries, good brothers can create their own ladders.
Therefore, before Mu Jixue could open her mouth, Yun Zhonghe casually said, “Apologize? What are you talking about, Miss Lin?”
“Eh?” Lin Zhongyu froze for a moment and explained, “About today on the Spirit Boat when Jixue drank all her medicine…”
“Isn’t that my fault to begin with?”
Yun Zhonghe said with a perfectly calm face, willing to take the blame for Huang Aotian.
Then he looked at Mu Jixue, “It was my fault; it’s only natural that Miss Jixue would be angry with me.”
Gazing into those emerald-green eyes, Mu Jixue’s heart skipped a beat, feeling like a little chick targeted by an eagle.
Yes…
That was the feeling…
Only Yun Zhonghe could give her this sensation!
As if she would be stripped bare and ground down, her insides scooped out, leaving nothing behind.
Mu Jixue felt an overwhelming urge to spill her heart right then and there.
But she wasn’t completely daft; she wouldn’t actually tell Yun Zhonghe he was dangerous. Moreover, Lin Zhongyu had given her several talking-to’s before; even someone as clueless as her understood these feelings were her own thoughts.
Had Yun Zhonghe really done anything bad to her? No, he hadn’t.
On the contrary, he had done far more good.
A gentleman judges deeds, not hearts; at least in terms of words and actions, Yun Zhonghe was impeccable.
Besides, by taking responsibility first, he also gave her enough face, slightly satisfying her pride.
One could only say… Yun Zhonghe understood Huang Aotian too well, knowing how to make her comfortable, aware of her sensitive points down to the last detail.
“In short, I was wrong about the earlier matter, and I sincerely apologize again. I hope Miss Jixue can forgive my previous reckless behavior.”
Yun Zhonghe bowed deeply, looking excessively sincere.
How could he not be sincere? As long as it was in front of Huang Aotian, he was more than willing to humble himself; he wouldn’t say a single word of “no” even if it meant letting her ride high above him.
Such a sincere display was enough for Mu Jixue to overlook Yun Zhonghe’s earlier actions.
Simultaneously, it made her inner tension completely dissipate.
Yun Zhonghe’s sincerity was overwhelming, flooding her like a tidal wave, making her feel elated.
“Hum~ Since you’re so sincere, I’ll forgive you this once! But no more of this next time!”
Mu Jixue lifted her chin, seemingly quite pleased.
After all, how often did she see Yun Zhonghe bowing to her?
But the next second, she suddenly snapped back to reality and muttered to herself, “Wait! Why am I feeling pleased over this?! Oh! I get it, it must be my generosity making me feel good! Exactly! That detestable Yun Zhonghe is simply blessed by the heavens to meet someone like me.”
Honestly, watching Mu Jixue’s reaction, Yun Zhonghe nearly lost it.
Heavens knew how much restraint it took to keep his lips from curling up.
Indeed, Huang Aotian was still quite naïve.
But he was still happy, feeling his relationship with these two girls had progressed further.
At this rate, brotherhood was just around the corner!
However, Lin Zhongyu wasn’t feeling quite as joyful.
The reason was simple: Mu Jixue was too naïve.
She had completely forgotten that she had initially come to apologize to Yun Zhonghe!
Just because of a misunderstanding, she had blown up at him over the medicine—clearly, that was not suitable.
Although Yun Zhonghe didn’t mind and even took the blame, Lin Zhongyu still believed that an apology was necessary.
Otherwise, knowing Mu Jixue’s character, she’d probably push her luck in the future.
What if one day Yun Zhonghe decided he couldn’t stand her anymore?
