nashuaworldcup Chapter 205: Love Your Own Husband
Chapter 205: Love Your Own Husband
"Are you still jealous of our mom?" Xinyang looked at Linghua with a teasing smile.
Linghua's face flushed crimson instantly, and she feigned annoyance as she rolled her eyes at Xinyang. "Who would be jealous? I was just asking casually, and you're making fun of me."
After Linghua snorted lightly, she seemed to be suddenly shrouded in gloom, and asked solemnly: "From what you said just now, you should have been living well in the original world. After all, your mother is there. If, I mean if, if one day there is a quarrel or conflict between us, will you abandon me and go back to that world?" As she spoke, a trace of worry flashed in Linghua's eyes, and she lowered her head slightly, as if she didn't dare to listen to Xinyang's answer.
The smile on Xinyang's face vanished instantly. He stretched out his hands, gripping Linghua's shoulders tightly. He looked directly into her eyes with a firm and fiery gaze. Although his voice trembled slightly, it was filled with immense resolve. "Linghua, how could you possibly have such thoughts? In my heart, you have long been irreplaceable. You are the most cherished treasure in the depths of my soul. Quarrels and conflicts are but minor ripples in our love journey. How could they be an excuse for me to leave you? Even if the road ahead is filled with thorns and storms, I will stand by you without hesitation, using all my strength to shield you from the wind and rain, resolve all difficulties and obstacles, and never let you suffer the slightest harm or injustice."
Linghua slowly raised her head, a hint of doubt still lingering in her eyes. She whispered, "But that's where you grew up after all. It's where you're from, with everything you're familiar with, and your family. I'm really scared... I'm scared that you'll choose to go back there, leaving me here all alone."
Xinyang, filled with heartache, embraced Linghua in his arms and whispered softly and affectionately in her ear, "Don't be afraid, my dear. There are certainly memories and loved ones over there, but ever since I met you, you have become the core of my world. You are the first ray of hope that greets my eyes when I wake up in the morning, and the gentle love that lingers in my heart when I fall asleep at night. In that world, I lost my way and walked aimlessly in the quagmire of busyness and pressure, but in Teyvat, because of your appearance, I have found true happiness and peace. I can swear that no matter what happens, I will never let go of your hand. I am willing to face all unknown challenges side by side with you. My heart will always belong to you, and you are my eternal home."
Linghua was slightly startled in Xinyang's arms. She looked up at him with a hint of confusion in her eyes and asked softly, "Didn't you mention before that there were many wonderful things and excitement over there? Why are you saying now that life there isn't going well?"
Xinyang sighed softly, loosening his embrace but still holding Linghua's hand tightly. He looked at Linghua with gentle eyes and said slowly, "There are indeed many wonderful things over there, but along with them are countless pressures and frustrations."
"Take employment, for example. To avoid being eliminated by society, the only way was to study hard. When I was in elementary and middle school, people around me often said that if you could get into a key high school, you'd have one foot in college, as if college would be easy. But I came from a small county town, and there were very few places in key high schools. My grades weren't outstanding, so getting in was no easy task. So I had to throw myself into cram schools, studying day and night, constantly worried about falling behind. Fortunately, fate favored me, and I finally got into a key high school as I wished."
"But then, even more daunting challenges arrived like a surging wave. In high school, my classmates were the cream of the crop, and the competition was fierce beyond imagination. The daily class schedule was so packed it felt almost suffocating. At night, I had to toil under a single lamp, grappling with mountains of exercises and endless review materials. Even a moment's rest could be swallowed by the relentless pressure of study."
"After finally surviving the arduous years of high school, I thought I could finally breathe a sigh of relief when I entered university, but I was surprised by the new pressures that followed. University may appear free and easy on the surface, but in reality, it's filled with a myriad of academic demands and intense competition. Not only do I have to master my major, but I also have to obtain numerous certifications and participate in numerous internships to be successful in the job market after graduation."
"People always say that everything will be fine once you go to college, but I suffered for three years in this so-called beautiful place."
Xinyang paused briefly, took a deep breath, and continued, "Besides what I just mentioned, there are countless ups and downs in daily life! Don't underestimate me now, as a social butterfly who can easily strike up a conversation with anyone I meet, but when I was little, I was also a complete social anxiety patient."
At this point, Xinyang's eyes dimmed. "Perhaps it was a careless friendship I made when I was young and naive that gave me a fear of interpersonal relationships. Or perhaps it was my parents' neglect of me at the time, which made me feel extremely lonely and helpless growing up. In short, as a child, my heart was shrouded in a thick haze, filled with timidity and shyness."
"At school, I was always the one sitting quietly in the corner, watching my classmates hanging out in groups, laughing and talking. I was filled with envy but didn't dare get close. During group activities, I was afraid that I would say or do the wrong thing and become the object of everyone's ridicule and disgust. So, I always tried to reduce my presence and try not to attract attention. Even when I returned home, the situation was not much better. I was afraid to open my heart to my family and express my true thoughts and feelings. Those days were really hard to endure. I felt completely isolated from the world, unable to find any warmth or comfort.
"This state continued until middle school, when I realized that if I didn't change, I would always be isolated from the crowd. So I began to force myself to participate in various social activities. Every time I opened my mouth to speak, it was like a difficult battle. My heart beat rapidly and my face turned red, but I gritted my teeth and persevered. After a long period of hard work, I gradually overcame my social anxiety, but only I knew the pain and struggle in this process."
"I understand that life won't always be smooth sailing, but living like this is really tiring, and I just can't stop and rest."
Yang gently extended his fingers and slowly brushed the mischievous strands of hair behind Linghua's ear. "However, when I set foot on the continent of Teyvat and met you, everything changed. Here, I found the person worthy of my lifelong care and love. Every moment with you allows me to forget the chaos and pressures of the outside world. As long as you are by my side, no matter how noisy and chaotic the world is, no matter how heavy the pressure is, I can easily put it behind me."
Xinyang lifted Linghua's chin slightly, and with red eyes, he looked at her. "Linghua, you are the brightest star in my life. No matter what the future holds, I will hold your hand tightly and protect this love with all I have. You are my unchanging attachment in this life, so, my dear, how could I possibly bear to leave you?"
Linghua raised her hand and gently caressed Xinyang's face. She looked at Xinyang with gentle eyes, opened her red lips, and said softly, "Baby, all the ups and downs, hardships and difficulties you have experienced are now in the past. Let them dissipate in the wind along with the passing of time."
After saying this, Linghua opened her arms and hugged Xinyang tightly. "You are never alone. I will always be by your side, never leaving you. Just as you once vowed to me, I will remain true to you and walk hand in hand with you through the long journey of life."
Afterwards, Linghua loosened her arms slightly, raised her head slightly, and looked into Xinyang's eyes full of affection. Slowly she moved closer to Xinyang, and gently pressed her soft lips against Xinyang's.