Nangong Ruyue always believed that’s why he rejected her approaching him.

Because that one time he hurt Yufei, it left him with too deep of psychological trauma.

In her view, this isn’t a major issue.

Just untie his mental knot and all will be well.

She took two steps forward, smiling gently: "You didn’t hurt Yufei that time."

"No, I..."

"You didn’t hurt her, you came to your senses at the last moment. At the time you had no sanity, you couldn’t bear to do it, let alone now. Zexin, that incident is over, don’t let it weigh on your heart."

"It’s still different! Back then, I really hurt her, even though I didn’t take her life. You are different from Yufei, if I harmed you like that, you would die!"

Xiao Zexin’s expression was very intense: "Do you understand how dangerous you are! You insist on staying by my side, do you want me to harm you with my own hands, make me suffer and worry for life?!"

Nangong Ruyue felt extremely distressed: "I didn’t mean that..."

"If you didn’t mean it, then leave! Don’t force me to make an unforgivable mistake, don’t let me live in daily fear and anxiety!"

"I won’t give you the chance to hurt me." Nangong Ruyue’s tone was very firm.

"I know how sad you’d feel if I got hurt, so I won’t give you such an opportunity."

Xiao Zexin forced a bitter smile: "You approaching me is giving me an opportunity."

Nangong Ruyue directly pulled out a small handgun.

"This is a tranquilizer gun, if hit, the body quickly becomes paralyzed. I carry this gun with me, not intending to use it. But if it comes to that point, I will use it. Not for me, but for you."

So that you won’t suffer guilt and pain, that’s why I use it.

Xiao Zexin was stunned—

Nangong Ruyue spoke softly: "My approaching you is not being capricious, but wanting to cure your illness. Seeing you living in such pain every day makes me feel bad as well."

"Ruyue, you don’t understand, I..."

"What? Do you have things you’re hiding from me that you aren’t willing to tell me, is that it? Zexin, what else aren’t you willing to tell me? I just want to cure your illness, I don’t care about anything else."

Faced with her deep affection, Xiao Zexin couldn’t bring himself to speak harsh words anymore.

If he harmed her now, that would be truly despicable.

He can speak well with her, there’s absolutely no need to harm her.

Xiao Zexin’s eyes flickered, a gentle and tender expression appeared in his eyes.

"Ruyue, you’re right, I won’t harm you. I’d rather hurt myself than harm you. But I’m really afraid that I’d suddenly hurt you..."

"I’m not afraid." Nangong Ruyue felt excited, she knew he was about to be convinced by her.

"You shouldn’t be afraid either, the more afraid you are, the more likely you’ll make a mistake. You have to believe, you won’t hurt me."

Xiao Zexin shook his head with a bitter smile: "I don’t trust myself..."

Nangong Ruyue stepped forward, sitting beside him: "But I trust you."

"..."

"In this world, the person I trust most is you."

Xiao Zexin suddenly felt a lot of pressure.

What if he betrays her trust?

But thinking of her trusting him so much, he felt happy, his confidence grew greatly.

Nangong Ruyue’s eyes were gentle, her lips carried a blossom-like smile.

"I trust you, you should also trust yourself. If you really can’t control it, you just need to tell me, and I’ll immediately stay away from you. But when you can control it, don’t make me leave, okay?"

*

Sweating, woke up late