roccoschili Chapter 245 Deeper Places
Chapter 245 Deeper Places
Lin Chuyue froze on the spot. Li Zhanchuan's words exploded in her heart like a thunderbolt. She clenched her fingers tightly, her nails digging deep into her palms, yet she felt no pain. She had always thought she held the initiative, at least after her rebirth, she could see the situation clearly and pave the way for herself step by step. But now, Li Zhanchuan's frankness made her realize that perhaps she had only been following his plan from the very beginning.
She couldn't accept this fact.
"You mean... all of this is under your control?" Lin Chuyue's voice trembled slightly, and the light in her eyes was like a candle flame flickering in the wind, ready to be extinguished at any moment.
Li Zhanchuan narrowed his eyes slightly, a hint of scrutiny in his deep gaze, as if he were considering how to respond to her question. After a moment, he smiled gently, his tone mild: "You don't need to be so nervous, Chuyue. I meant no harm; all the arrangements were to protect you."
"Protect me?" Lin Chuyue chuckled softly, a hint of self-mockery in her voice. "If you really just wanted to protect me, why didn't you tell me? Why did you hide it from me?"
Li Zhanchuan gazed at her, his eyes still gentle, but with an unfathomable emotion hidden within. He slowly reached out, wanting to touch her cheek, but Lin Chuyue coldly dodged him.
His hand paused in mid-air, his gaze darkened slightly, and then he sighed softly: "Because there are some things that telling you won't put you at ease; instead, it will put you in greater danger."
Lin Chuyue stared intently at him, trying to find a flaw in his expression. However, Li Zhanchuan remained the same unfathomable Li Zhanchuan. His eyes were deep and his emotions were hard to discern, as if every move he made was meticulously calculated, making it impossible for anyone to grasp his true intentions.
Her heart grew colder and colder.
"So, how much have you been hiding?" Lin Chuyue took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. "I have the right to know."
Li Zhanchuan was silent for a moment, seemingly weighing how much to tell her, before slowly speaking: "Chuyue, you should understand that this world is far more complex than you imagine. Do you think you're only dealing with Shen Fang, Lin Yun, and Gu Yanchuan? No, that's just the tip of the iceberg. The real danger lies deeper down."
Lin Chuyue frowned. She knew that Li Zhanchuan's background was not simple, but at this moment, his words made her keenly aware of something unusual.
"Deeper places?" Her voice rose slightly. "What do you mean?"
Li Zhanchuan looked at her quietly, his eyes meaningful, as if hesitating whether to continue. However, in the end he just smiled faintly: "Now is not the time for you to know."
These words completely ignited Lin Chuyue's anger.
"Li Zhanchuan!" She suddenly raised her voice, her eyes burning with anger, "What exactly do you take me for? A fool who needs your protection? Or a pawn you control?"
Li Zhanchuan frowned slightly, watching her trembling figure due to anger, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. He didn't answer immediately, but slowly walked closer to her, stood in front of her, and said in a low voice, "You are not a pawn, you are the only person I care about."
Lin Chuyue was deeply shocked.
She gazed into Li Zhanchuan's eyes, trying to discern the truth from his expression. However, Li Zhanchuan's gaze was as deep as the sea, making it impossible to fathom his inner thoughts.
She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down.
"If you really care about me, then stop hiding it from me," she whispered, her tone almost pleading.
Li Zhanchuan remained silent.
The air between them seemed to freeze, and the room fell into a long silence. The night breeze outside the window blew gently, carrying a hint of coolness, as if reminding Lin Chuyue that the world was far colder than she had imagined.
After a long silence, Li Zhanchuan finally spoke softly: "Give me some time, Chuyue. I promise you, one day I will tell you everything."
Lin Chuyue closed her eyes. She knew she couldn't get any more information from him. Her feelings were extremely complicated. On one hand, she wanted to believe Li Zhanchuan, but on the other hand, she was afraid that she was just a part of his plan and couldn't truly control her own destiny.
She slowly took a step back, creating distance between them.
“Okay,” she said softly, her voice carrying a hint of distance, “but if you continue to hide it, don’t blame me for not believing you anymore.”
After saying that, she turned and left, not wanting to continue the topic.
Li Zhanchuan stood there, watching her departing figure, his eyes deep and his lips slightly pursed. His fingers tightened slightly, but in the end, he did not stop her.
As night deepened, an indescribable sense of oppression filled the air.
This night was destined to be sleepless.