novelhk Chapter 433: Moonlit Night
Chapter 433: Moonlit Night
After a long journey, Zhang Jianjun, Huang Rong and Zhou Zhiruo finally arrived at a small town not far from Peach Blossom Island. Although the three were exhausted, they were filled with joy of returning home. Huang Rong held the amulet tightly in her hand. This amulet not only carried her family memories, but also had an irreplaceable position in her heart. She whispered to Zhang Jianjun: "Let's rest here today and set off back to Peach Blossom Island tomorrow." Zhang Jianjun nodded slightly and agreed: "That's great! Everyone is tired and needs a good night's rest. We will set off again tomorrow with full energy."
As night fell, the lights in the town gradually went out, and everything was silent, with only one or two dogs barking in the distance. Zhang Jianjun and Zhou Zhiruo went back to their rooms and prepared to go to bed. Zhang Jianjun lay on the bed, but his heart was hard to calm down. Along the way, he, Huang Rong and Zhou Zhiruo had experienced many ups and downs, and their friendship had become deeper and deeper. Thinking of returning to Peach Blossom Island, he was both looking forward to it and reluctant to leave. He was looking forward to seeing his relatives on the island again, and he was reluctant to leave the time he spent with Huang Rong and Zhou Zhiruo.
As he was thinking about a lot of things, time passed quietly until midnight. Suddenly, a slight knock on the door came into his ears. This knock on the door seemed particularly abrupt in the quiet night, which made Zhang Jianjun confused. He got up, put on his coat, walked to the door quietly, and looked out through the crack in the door. However, it was pitch black outside the door and he couldn't see anything clearly. He hesitated for a moment, but decided to open the door.
As soon as the door opened, a familiar figure came into view. Zhang Jianjun was shocked to find that it was Huang Rong standing in front of him. She was wearing a gold-thread pajamas, which was thin and soft, and shone faintly under the moonlight. Her face was slightly red, and her eyes were full of shyness, which was completely different from the usual smart, brave and intelligent Huang Rong. The moonlight shone on her, making her skin look even whiter than snow and more charming.
Zhang Jianjun looked at Huang Rong in surprise, not knowing what to do for a moment. Huang Rong also seemed a little uneasy. She bit her lower lip and whispered, "Brother Jianjun, I... I can't sleep. Can I talk to you?"
Zhang Jianjun heard this and secretly guessed Huang Rong's intention. Although he had feelings for Huang Rong, he knew that there was a huge gap between him and her in status, so he never dared to have any improper thoughts. Seeing Huang Rong coming to him on her own initiative, he couldn't help but feel an indescribable excitement and uneasiness in his heart. He calmed down and said softly, "Of course, Sister Huang Rong, please come in and sit down."
Huang Rong nodded and shyly walked into the room. Zhang Jianjun closed the door, turned around and led Huang Rong to sit at the table. He poured a cup of hot tea and handed it to Huang Rong, and sat down opposite her. The two sat opposite each other, and for a moment they were silent, and the atmosphere seemed a little awkward.
After a while, Huang Rong was the first to break the silence. She raised her head, looked into Zhang Jianjun's eyes bravely, and said, "Brother Jianjun, do you know? I have been thinking about a question all along the way."
Zhang Jianjun's heart tightened, and he asked hurriedly, "What's the problem?"
Huang Rong lowered her head, twisted the corners of her clothes with her hands, and whispered, "I'm wondering, what kind of relationship do we have?"
Zhang Jianjun's heart was beating when he heard this. He had never thought that Huang Rong would ask such a direct question, and for a moment he did not know how to answer. He took a deep breath and said slowly: "Sister Huang Rong, what do you mean?"
Huang Rong raised her head, a determined light flashing in her eyes, and said: "Brother Jianjun, I like you! From the first time I saw you, I have had a good impression of you. Along the way, we have experienced so many ups and downs together, and my feelings for you have become deeper and deeper. I know that with my identity and status, I may not be worthy of you, but I really hope that you can give me a chance to stay by your side."
Zhang Jianjun was moved as he listened to Huang Rong's confession. He had never thought that he would hear such affectionate words on such a night. He looked at Huang Rong closely, his eyes full of tenderness and reluctance. However, he finally shook his head and whispered, "Sister Huang Rong, I appreciate your kindness. But you know, I am a rough man and not worthy of a smart and beautiful woman like you. Moreover, the gap between our status is too big, and this relationship is destined to be fruitless."
Huang Rong heard this, a trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes. But she did not give up, and continued: "Brother Jianjun, I know there is a gap between our status, but how can feelings be blocked by status? I just hope you can give me a chance to prove that my feelings for you are sincere."
Zhang Jianjun looked at Huang Rong's determined eyes and couldn't help but waver in his heart. However, he finally held on to his bottom line and whispered, "Sister Huang Rong, I really appreciate your kindness. But I have decided to return to Peach Blossom Island to live a simple life. And you are destined to venture into the world of martial arts. Our paths are destined to be different."
Huang Rong listened to Zhang Jianjun's words, tears welled up in her eyes. She lowered her head and said in a choked voice: "Brother Jianjun, can't you give me a chance?"
Zhang Jianjun felt a pang of sadness in his heart. He reached out his hand, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Huang Rong's eyes, and whispered, "Sister Huang Rong, don't cry. A woman as good as you will definitely find a man who truly belongs to you. And I am just a passer-by in your life."
Huang Rong finally burst into tears when she heard this. She stood up and turned to walk towards the door. When she reached the door, she suddenly stopped, looked back at Zhang Jianjun, and whispered, "Brother Jianjun, thank you for giving me those wonderful memories. I will always remember them in my heart."
After saying that, she left the room without looking back. Zhang Jianjun looked at Huang Rong's back, and an indescribable sense of loss and melancholy surged in his heart. He knew that he might have really missed this excellent and affectionate woman.
The next morning, when the first ray of sunlight shone through the window into the room, Zhang Jianjun had already put his mind in order and was ready to return to Peach Blossom Island. He walked out of the room and found Huang Rong and Zhou Zhiruo waiting downstairs. The three of them smiled at each other, as if what happened last night had never happened.
They walked out of the inn together and set out on the journey back to Peach Blossom Island. Along the way, the three of them talked and laughed, as if they had returned to that carefree time. However, only Zhang Jianjun himself knew that a scar that was difficult to heal had been left in his heart.
After several days of trekking, they finally arrived at Peach Blossom Island.