He'll Get Jealous

Li Xueyue didn't want to give him a proper answer now. She was fearful of losing him if she asked him to wait, but if she gave in so easily, everything would happen too fast. Staying firm to her decision was the best plan. There were things she had to deal with in Wuyi first. 

Li Xueyue searched for assurance in his eyes that were filled with sincere devotions. "I'll need more time to think this over."

Li Xueyue held her breath while anticipating his reply. How would he react? Was he as impatient as her? Would he make unfair demands from her? Would he find it more beneficial to return to Hanjian and find another beautiful woman who wouldn't take too much time to think things over?

Yu Zhen examined her features—the frightful knit of her brows, her pressed lips, and her anxiety-riddled eyes. 

His smile became even more welcoming. "I expected a rejection."

She blinked. "What?"