Xiao Yue still hasn't given Geng Bucuo a clear answer.
Each ti he delivers Elixir Pills to Xiao Yue, Geng Bucuo repeats his question, asking if she has made up her mind, and every ti, Xiao Yue asks for a bit more ti to consider.
Geng Bucuo reckons that Xiao Yue wants to give herself ti to slowly forget Tang Rao and force herself to accept him instead.
Even if Xiao Yue forces herself to accept him, Geng Bucuo would be happy, as in his eyes, Xiao Yue is his goddess, his dream, his faith.
He has also considered in his heart, if one day his faith collapses and Xiao Yue becos soone else's woman, what would he do?
He fears he might lose all will to live.
"You really don't need to feel guilty. There will never be a possibility between Xiao Yue and . A gentleman doesn't rob soone of their beloved. I know you like Xiao Yue, and I don't want to harm others when I already have so many won around ."
Tang Rao laid out the biggest improbability of him and Xiao Yue being together, and these were his heartfelt words. Speaking truthfully to this extent, regardless of whether Geng Bucuo believes him, at least he can assure that he has a clear conscience.
"Is what you said true?"
True, undeniably true.
Tang Rao imdiately nodded, giving Geng Bucuo an even more sincere look.
"You must believe . You call boss, so I wouldn't do anything to deceive a brother. The reason I haven't visited Xiao Yue with Elixir Pills lately, firstly was to avoid misunderstandings, and secondly, to see how true your feelings for Xiao Yue really are."
Of course, that last bit Tang Rao said for appearances, wanting to make himself and Geng Bucuo look a bit better.
"Thank you, boss, for fulfilling my wish."
In front of Tang Rao, Geng Bucuo bowed and said, "Boss, I was too impulsive earlier, and if I offended you, I hope you can forgive ."
There's hardly any talk of forgiveness. When Tang Rao ca earlier, Geng Bucuo didn't directly get into a fight with him, which already showed him enough respect.
It's normal for there to be conflicts between brothers. What Tang Rao was happy about was that, regardless of what happened, Geng Bucuo didn't keep the anger bottled up but instead spoke openly to Tang Rao, which ant there were no real grudges between them.
"Aren't we brothers? Isn't it normal for brothers to say what they think?"
Geng Bucuo thought about it and realized it was indeed like that. Originally, keeping this to himself weighed heavily on him. Once he explained things to Tang Rao, he felt much more relieved.
"Boss, why don't I take you to et Xiao Yue? Her mood has been low, and she's probably been waiting for you."
Geng Bucuo didn't want to admit that the person Xiao Yue had been waiting for was Tang Rao. That deep-seated fear wasn't sothing that could be expressed in a few words, but for Xiao Yue and Tang Rao to resolve their misunderstanding, Geng Bucuo didn't mind taking this risk.
In the Kao Shan Sect, there were more n than won, and Xiao Yue lived in a different direction from those n.
This was a special privilege for Xiao Yue; she could live in an individual courtyard. Moreover, Xiao Yue had complete freedom in the Kao Shan Sect. She didn't have to train like the n, and after completing her routine training according to requirents, she could return to the courtyard to do what she liked, such as strategizing or gathering intelligence.
But despite this freedom granted to Xiao Yue, Tang Rao had never co alone to visit her here. If there was sothing important, he would call Xiao Yue out to avoid misunderstandings from others.
"Xiao Yue, look who's here?"
Watching Geng Bucuo taking deep breaths while walking, Tang Rao wasn't oblivious. Upon reaching Xiao Yue's place, he feigned composure, but his poorly executed act couldn't fool Tang Rao.
Of course, everything Geng Bucuo did was just to prevent Xiao Yue from having too much psychological burden. The only person he wanted to 'deceive' was Xiao Yue.
Xiao Yue had regained a bit of strength, though not much, just enough to turn over.
When she turned over and saw Tang Rao, Xiao Yue was noticeably taken aback, having never expected him to be the one visiting.
"Boss, is that you?"
Xiao Yue took quite a while to co to terms with Tang Rao's presence.
Tears flowed uncontrollably as she looked at Tang Rao, filled with grievances.
"You've been injured for so long, and I didn't have ti to visit you. Today I found so ti to see you; you won't bla for coming just now, will you?"
Bla?
Where did these two words co from?
Let's not ntion how Xiao Yue had been eagerly waiting, longing for Tang Rao's presence; the re fact Tang Rao ca to see her was more than enough gratitude.
"Xiao Yue is grateful to the master for caring. Just to receive the master's concern is enough, even if it ans death. How could she bla the master?"
She didn't call him boss but deliberately used a more formal term, successfully creating a distance between Tang Rao and Xiao Yue.
"Take good care of your injuries. The Kao Shan Sect needs you, and I will ensure justice for you. Have Geng Bucuo take good care of you, and once your injuries heal, continue to serve the Kao Shan Sect!"
That's it?
Tang Rao just wanted to say these few words?
Xiao Yue thought Tang Rao would at least share so intimate words with her, but all she got was encouragent to heal and continue serving the Kao Shan Sect once recovered.
He completely treated Xiao Yue as an outsider, as one of his brothers.
Xiao Yue realized that despite her efforts to make herself valuable in Tang Rao's eyes, he repeatedly refused her goodwill and avoided getting too close. But the concern Tang Rao offered wasn't what Xiao Yue wanted. All she ever wished for was Tang Rao's genuine heart, and was that really so hard?
"Yes, Xiao Yue will rember."
Lying on the bed, Xiao Yue couldn't properly salute Tang Rao; otherwise, she would kneel on the ground and bow her head. Only then would she feel a bit more comforted.
"This is a seventh-grade Repair Pill. Judging by your aura, you're close to recovery; take this pill for guaranteed healing. Once you're able to get up, quickly train your physique and be ready for my next round of review."
Tang Rao glanced at Xiao Yue and then at Geng Bucuo, continuing, "I've heard about the situation between you and Geng Bucuo. He's a good man, soone who steps up when you're in danger, worthy of being cherished. Why not give him a chance, and give yourself a chance too?"
Not only Xiao Yue, but even Geng Bucuo didn't expect Tang Rao would actively speak on his behalf. Unfortunately, it was clear Geng Bucuo was at a disadvantage, terrified that Xiao Yue would directly reject him, especially in Tang Rao's presence, which amplified the likelihood of rejection.
Geng Bucuo was prepared for the possibility of being cruelly rejected by Xiao Yue, but her response was long overdue.
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