The Female Lead is Looking at Me Differently (GL) - Chapter 36.2

After hearing the full story, You Zixia was stunned. His eyes widened slightly, and it took him a long time to come back to his senses. He quickly sorted out what had happened and then asked, “In other words, to save the young lady, we need…”

At this point, You Zixia frowned. Only now did he understand why Zhan Yongyuan had asked such a question at the beginning, why he had looked at him like that. And even earlier, when he had first arrived at the City Lord’s residence, why someone had blocked his way and given him what he called a test.

It turned out that Zhan Yongyuan had been planning this from the very beginning.

At the time, he thought that Zhan Yongyuan was so anxious because he wanted to dispel You Zixia’s “unrealistic” fantasy and make him see his own weight. But he never expected that to be a pretense, and that the real purpose was to test him as quickly as possible. After all, from the time Zhan Fu reached the age of marriage, every day could be her last.

And with You Zixia’s contact with Zhan Fu, it gave the City Lord even more wrong information, making Zhan Yongyuan mistakenly believe that Zhan Fu liked You Zixia; so after the incident, he had directly ordered someone to bring You Zixia here.

So that’s how it was. This misunderstanding was really… quite big.

At this moment, You Zixia also recalled his interactions with Zhan Fu. No wonder she, as a young lady, had said that she had never gone out before. It turned out that it was for this reason that she had always been restricted.

Zhan Yongyuan looked at You Zixia, “So, what about you?” He was asking about the marriage.

You Zixia came back to his senses. He clenched his fist and didn’t know how to answer for a moment.

After all, this matter, this matter was really quite difficult, in various aspects.

Zhan Yongyuan narrowed his eyes in dissatisfaction, “What, do you actually look down on Fu’er?”

This question really stumped You Zixia, and he quickly explained, “No, that’s not what I meant. The young lady is a noble lady, to be honest, it’s just that I’m not worthy of the young lady, so I hesitated.”

Zhan Yongyuan snorted, “I also think you’re not worthy of Fu’er, but now that things have changed, and since Fu’er seems to like you as well, I can only turn a blind eye. As long as you treat Fu’er well from now on, then you don’t have to worry about anything else.”

You Zixia: “…”

“What I mean is that the young lady might not actually like me.” You Zixia finally couldn’t help but tell Zhan Yongyuan the truth.

Zhan Yongyuan: “What do you mean?”

So You Zixia told him his speculation.

After all, in his opinion, Zhan Fu’s various actions were just to get close to You Zixia and then be able to travel with them, she didn’t really like him.

Her behavior seemed more like a performance for the City Lord, to lull him into a false sense of security.

So in this situation, was it really the best choice for him and the City Lord to choose You Zixia as Zhan Fu’s husband and give her the antidote?

Admittedly, Zhan Fu’s life was more important at the moment, but after Zhan Fu received the antidote, how would she face these things? And this was something neither You Zixia nor Zhan Yongyuan had considered beforehand.

Hearing You Zixia’s words, Zhan Yongyuan frowned deeply. He paced back and forth in the room, seeming to be expressing his inner anxiety.

You Zixia was slightly stunned and couldn’t help but think of other things.

Admittedly, You Zixia didn’t have any romantic feelings for Zhan Fu, and likewise, he thought Zhan Fu didn’t have such feelings for him either, so in this situation, if he gave Zhan Fu the antidote, would it be the right choice?

But then again, if he didn’t agree, how would Zhan Yongyuan choose a new suitable person?

The same question was being pondered by both him and Zhan Yongyuan.

After all, Zhan Yongyuan originally thought that although You Zixia was a newcomer, although he was not qualified, he was at least the person Zhan Fu liked, so he could just grit his teeth and accept this son-in-law. But now You Zixia told him that Zhan Fu didn’t like You Zixia, and that all the previous actions were just a pretense.

Now that even the only candidate was gone, if he didn’t find the antidote quickly, then Zhan Fu would certainly be in danger.

But could he really bear to watch his daughter marry someone she didn’t like, especially since her situation was so special?

Thinking about this, Zhan Yongyuan couldn’t help but sigh. At this moment, he couldn’t think of a better way.

The atmosphere became tense for a moment.

Just then, someone knocked on the door.

“City Lord, the young lady is awake, she said… she knew you would invite Young Master You, and she asked you not to make things difficult for him. She said to let her discuss things with Young Master You.”

Zhan Yongyuan came back to his senses and rubbed his temples, feeling a little tired.

After a moment of silence, he looked at You Zixia and then said, “Go.”

You Zixia hesitated slightly, then nodded, and said goodbye to the City Lord. Then he opened the door and met the maid who had come earlier, and together they walked to Zhan Fu’s room.

When he entered, You Zixia saw Zhan Fu lying on the bed.

Her condition didn’t seem very good. Her hair was disheveled, and she was lying in bed, pale and bloodless, looking very different from the spirited and arrogant girl she had been before.

You Zixia’s heart stirred, and he felt a pang of sadness.

Although they had only known each other for a short time, he felt that they could be considered half-friends… Especially since the contrast between Zhan Fu when she was sick and her previous self was so great that You Zixia felt particularly sorry for her.

Zhan Fu was clearly aware of her condition.

From the moment she knew she had the charm gu, she knew that one day she would collapse from the poison, but she didn’t expect it to happen so soon.

So when she saw You Zixia arrive, she didn’t seem too upset. She still smiled as usual.

“Why are you standing so far away? Come here, are you afraid that this young lady will eat you?”

Hearing her words, which were no different from her usual tone, You Zixia felt even more uncomfortable.

He walked over, knelt down on one knee, and squatted beside Zhan Fu’s bed, calling softly, “Your Highness.”

Zhan Fu smiled and comforted You Zixia instead.

“Actually, I’ve already accepted this. I just don’t want to face this inevitable fact. So before, I thought, since this poison would only activate after I came of age, and there wasn’t much time left, and I didn’t know when I would fall, I might as well take advantage of it and find someone to take me out on adventures before I fall. It would be a fulfillment of my long-held dream.”

“It’s just that…” her smile faded, “I guess I’m not very lucky, the poison activated too quickly.”

You Zixia clenched his fingers, his brow furrowed, and his expression was conflicted.

“Your Highness… if, if you need it, then I…”

Zhan Fu interrupted him, “Hey, don’t.” She smiled lightly, “Although I’m a young lady, this young lady doesn’t have the habit of forcing anyone.

Zhan Fu blinked her eyelashes, “I know you don’t like me. And as for me, naturally, I don’t like you either. So you don’t have to feel guilty, and you don’t have to listen to my father’s threats. Just say what’s really on your mind. No, don’t be like that, just say it straight out, it’s me who said it, this young lady doesn’t look up to you.”

She turned her head to look at You Zixia and chuckled lightly, a teasing look in her eyes, “This young lady’s standards are very high.”

You Zixia struggled inwardly. He stood up and then sat down beside Zhan Fu’s bed.

Seeing You Zixia’s downcast eyes, Zhan Fu suddenly felt a lot more relaxed.

“I knew that my father would call you here, after all, he thought I liked you, but he certainly didn’t expect that, that was just a trick I played on him to confuse him, and then let him agree to let me go out. I just didn’t expect the accident to come so quickly.”

After hearing her words, You Zixia finally made up his mind. He looked up at Zhan Fu and said firmly, “Your Highness, I’m willing to help you.”

Zhan Fu was stunned and looked up at him in astonishment. “What did you say?”

You Zixia pursed his lips, “I’m willing to help you. No, please let me help you, Your Highness.” Then, he leaned forward slightly, his voice soft, “I’m You Zixia, the eldest disciple of the Lihuo Sect. My cultivation is average, and my looks are average, but I’m a good person. Although I know I’m not worthy of Your Highness, but… but…”

He was a little frustrated, and he didn’t know how to say it. Finally, he took out a jade pendant.

The jade pendant was an antique color, with a few scratches, but it was well preserved, and it was clear that it had been around for some time.

He took Zhan Fu’s hand and placed the jade pendant in her palm, then closed her fingers around the jade pendant.

You Zixia lowered his head slightly. “This jade pendant is my token of love.”

He didn’t specifically say what the origin of the jade pendant was, but his expression said it all.

However, Zhan Fu pulled her hand away.

You Zixia looked up in surprise and widened his eyes.

Zhan Fu turned her face away, tears in her eyes.

“But I don’t want to…” she finally couldn’t help but cry.

“Do you really know what a furnace body is, You Zixia?” Zhan Fu put one hand on her cheek and cried softly.

“That means that from now on, I will become an accessory to someone else. I will no longer be able to cultivate, and even more so, the cultivation I have achieved will be given to another person.”

Her body trembled slightly, and she bit her lip lightly.

“I’m really afraid of this happening. I’m sorry, I can’t…” She closed her eyes, “I’m too cowardly. I’m afraid of death, but I’m also afraid of this happening. I can’t face it, I’m sorry…”

Looking at Zhan Fu, who was crying pitifully in front of him for the first time, You Zixia’s lips moved, and finally he just said, “No, you don’t need to apologize. It’s not your fault.”

T/N: No one will die. QAQ