The Night is Still Young

Chapter 5

Chapter 5

Seared With Scars

Wei Ying is popular among men. Many men expressed an interest in courting her. The majority of her friends are also men. The only women she's friends with are Jiang Yanli and Mianmian.

"Wei-guniang, I-I like you."

"Sorry, but I don't feel the same way."

Wei Ying rejected all those who confessed.

Even if they are attractive.

"Duibuqi."

Even if they are kind.

"I'm not interested."

Regardless of his height.

"Please like someone else."

Even if he is wealthy.

"This one is not yet ready."

None of them appealed to her.

She refuses to make a commitment. She isn't angry or upset with any men, either. She can only offer friendship, even if the man puts in significant effort.

When she learns that someone likes her, she will immediately avoid him.

"Wei-guniang! Are you avoiding me?"

"Yes, so stop chasing after me before I become more irritated."

Even if the man cries blood, she won't enter into a relationship still. She even said:

"It's better to become an old lady. Or I'll just get pregnant to have a child, as long as the man has no claim on me. He won't be held responsible."

She wants a child, but she doesn't want a 'husband'.

Some speculate that Wei Ying is a 'cut sleeve'.

However, today... the scene the citizens are now witnessing (Wei Ying accepting Hanguang-jun's invitation and entering a teahouse) contradicts their previous speculations.

As Lan Zhan parted the curtains for Wei Ying, who finds the gesture gentlemanly, the bejeweled strings clinked crisply, almost melodiously.

They sat down in a table.

The place was devoid of people, Wei Ying thinks Lan Zhan rented it exclusively for the two of them (whatever they discuss will remain private).

Her heart has been racing irregularly for some time. After not seeing each other for over two months, how can his simple presence still affect her?

Following the incident (the kiss, the slap) on Baifeng Mountain, Lan Zhan did indeed avoid her like she wished. Jiang Cheng was visibly appeased, well pleased to see her without Lan Zhan.

When they left the competition for Lotus Pier, Jiang Cheng told Wei Ying, 'It's better this way.'

She nodded. Howbeit, she was apparently unhappy.

He continued, the red in his irises returning to their original hues. 'You don't deserve him, anyway.'

'A-Ying, I have a list of men I believe will be suitable for you.' Shijie comforted. 'I'll introduce you to them and see if at least one of them appeals to you."

She only wants Lan Zhan...

'Shijie, there's no need. I don't want to get into a relationship yet.'

But she couldn't -- no, she shouldn't -- have him.

"Lan-er-gongzi." Wei Ying sets the bundle of flowers on top of the table, pushing it towards him, "Your flowers."

Lan Zhan says, handing it back. "These are your flowers now."