Ye Tianchen knew it was somewhat awkward. When he was with Xiao Ling, he was indeed happy. This quirky, carefree young girl gave him a feeling he had never experienced before. However, to say that Ye Tianchen liked or loved Xiao Ling was impossible. Ye Tianchen wasn't someone who easily fell in love or was fickle. He was just a normal man, and at times, having some normal reactions was quite ordinary!
Xiao Ling was only eighteen. That taste between a girl and a woman was very special. Lively, cheerful, she liked to laugh and play around, yet carried a hint of a woman's charm, which truly made one feel an itch in their heart, subconsciously wanting to get closer. Being with Xiao Ling felt like this to Ye Tianchen. Therefore, protecting Xiao Ling was not only because her mother entrusted her to him before dying, but Xiao Ling also brought some different feelings to Ye Tianchen. She was like an elf, very endearing.
