Urban Peerless Expert
Chapter 2780 - 2800: If a gentleman acts now, that would be the greatest cruelty!

Chapter 2780: Chapter 2800: If a gentleman acts now, that would be the greatest cruelty!

"Young Master Lin!"

Guan Xia hurriedly came out from the room, bowing to Lin Chen with surprise and confusion in her eyes.

How had he found his way here?

And was he accompanied personally by Manager Minglan?

"Sister Minglan, please come in!"

Minglan looked at Guan Xia with a hint of pity, "Guan Xia, Young Master Lin asked me, ready to pay points to restore your freedom, but after I reported it to the Island Master, the Island Master refused..."

Guan Xia’s eyes suddenly brightened upon hearing the first part of the sentence, however, upon hearing the latter part, her bright eyes suddenly dimmed.

The instant change in her expression caught Lin Chen’s eyes, and he sighed quietly in his heart.

The feeling of crushed hopes, such was probably it.

Lin Chen initially thought Guan Xia would ask why the Island Master refused, but she didn’t ask; instead, she just lowered her gaze, her eyes complex, silent.

Was it despair?

Minglan gently said, "Young Master Lin said he wanted to see you, so I brought him here. I’ll leave you to talk among yourselves, I won’t be an eyesore here."

"Thank you, Sister Minglan. Young Master, please come in."

Lin Chen walked into the Small Building, led into the room by a silent Guan Xia.

Guan Xia glanced around uneasily, "Young Master, please have a seat, I’ll brew some tea for you."

Lin Chen extended his hand to stop Guan Xia, who was about to leave, and said softly, "No need, I just drank a bellyful of tea at Manager Minglan’s..."

"Oh."

Guan Xia answered, then feeling it impolite to remain silent, lifted her head and looked into Lin Chen’s eyes, "Are you preparing to leave?"

Lin Chen replied, "All matters have been settled, indeed I am planning to leave. I originally thought of using points to help you regain your freedom, but who knew the Island Master would not permit it..."

Guan Xia lightly bit her lip, her eyes dimming, a smile tinged with a trace of sorrow, "Thank you, Young Master Lin, you were thoughtful. In fact, I had already foreseen this outcome. Regardless, thank you."

Lin Chen asked quietly, "Manager Minglan told me your identity is special, and said that other Flower Maidens could, just you couldn’t, do you know the reason?"

Guan Xia nodded, her gaze bitter.

Seeing the expression on Guan Xia’s face, Lin Chen sighed inwardly; since she knew it herself and showed no strong reaction, obviously she had foreseen this result.

Lin Chen didn’t inquire further about the exact reason, knowing that no matter what it was, it couldn’t change the outcome.

The reason isn’t important; the outcome is what’s real.

It doesn’t matter what you say, if you can’t rescue someone, what use are any more comforting words?

Lin Chen apologized, "I’m sorry, I couldn’t help you."

Guan Xia looked up, staring into Lin Chen’s eyes, "You don’t need to apologize. I look so ugly, and yet you do not despise me, and even wanted to redeem me. I’ve never met a man like you before..."

Lin Chen gave a bitter laugh, "Don’t praise me. Although I wish to help, I can’t do anything for you."

Guan Xia shook her head, her eyes brightening again as she stared into Lin Chen’s eyes, "No, even if you couldn’t help, it has only made my longing for freedom even stronger. I will leave here, I will obtain freedom, even if it means escaping, I will definitely escape!"

Lin Chen, looking into Guan Xia’s bright eyes, encouraged, "As long as you persist, there will always be an opportunity."

Guan Xia looked at Lin Chen, "Are you leaving now?"

Lin Chen sighed inwardly, I couldn’t help you, and watching you so distraught doesn’t make me feel better either. So how else am I supposed to stay?

"Yes!"

Guan Xia lightly bit her teeth, her eyes becoming resolute, "Close your eyes, I have something to tell you!"

Lin Chen frowned slightly, his eyes filled with a bit of confusion.

Guan Xia didn’t speak, just stared directly at Lin Chen with a persistent expression.

After a few seconds of a gaze standoff, Lin Chen finally closed his eyes.

He had vaguely guessed what Guan Xia was about to do and initially wanted to refuse, but seeing her bright eyes, he couldn’t bring himself to refuse harshly.

This moment, maybe, was the cruellest way to reject her.

Indeed, after Lin Chen closed his eyes, a faint fragrance came wafting in, and two jade arms were draped over Lin Chen’s shoulders, followed by tender lips pressing against his.

This kiss was extremely gentle.

Guan Xia’s body was extremely soft, holding her felt like embracing warm, fragrant jade, giving an irresistible feeling of attachment.

After a long moment, their lips parted.

Guan Xia released her arms, stepped back, and turned around, "Young Master Lin, you can go now."

Lin Chen opened his eyes, looking at Guan Xia’s retreating figure, suddenly feeling how beautiful this silhouette was?

Could it be because of the intimacy just now that his inner perspective on her had also changed?

Lin Chen wanted to say something, but he didn’t know what to say, silently for a few seconds: "Guan Xia, take care."

"Young Master, you too take care! I wish you a safe and peaceful life ahead, and may you soon achieve the great path of a saint!"

Listening to Guan Xia’s clearly suppressed emotional words, Lin Chen’s thoughts surged like a tide.

He walked slowly toward the exit, but just as he was about to step out, he suddenly stopped, turning his head.

"Would you stake your fate on freedom?"