What does he want to tell me? Why is he afraid I'll be upset?
Lu Liyu tightened her grip on Fang Bai's hand, becoming tense all over, and cautiously said: "Fang Bai, can you not say it? I... I'm a little scared..."
There was a hint of tears in her voice, as if she anticipated what Fang Bai was about to say, but didn't want him to say it and ruin the beautiful mood she had just built.
"I come from the secular world. There, I already have Martial Dao partners, and not just one."
Fang Bai's opening two sentences struck Lu Liyu hard.
"Then... why do you still say you like me? Why do you still hold my hand and walk with me this far?"
Lu Liyu finally broke down and cried, tears falling like rain, utterly heartbroken.
"Because I really do like you!"
Fang Bai sighed softly and said with a bitter smile: "When Shiniang asked me that, I didn't want to go against my heart and say I didn't like you."
