The War God Uncle's Delicate Wife

Chapter 228 I love you

Hearing Li'er's words, Mu Jiuchen couldn't help but feel a little confused: "Li'er, why is this happening? Could it be that I didn't do something well enough and accidentally made Li'er unhappy?" He frowned and stared at Li'er, trying to find the answer from her expression.

"No, you did very well, really very well, and you didn't make me angry. I just thought it would be too much trouble for you if it continued like this." Jiang Li was a little overwhelmed by Mu Jiuchen's question. She lowered her head and twisted her fingers, not knowing how to express her true thoughts more clearly. After all, she was still quite green and ignorant about love.

Mu Jiuchen gently placed the delicate teacup on the table, and his eyes slowly fell on Jiang Li's beautiful face. His eyes were deep and gentle, as if they could penetrate the softest corner of Jiang Li's heart.

"You didn't bother me, I did all of this willingly. Now that things have come to this, Li'er, I want to tell you something from my heart. In fact, everything I do and every decision I make is because I love you!" As Mu Jiuchen spoke, he unconsciously clenched his hands under the table, his palms full of sweat.

"I like you..." These four simple words kept circling in Jiang Li's mind like thunder. She widened her eyes, her face full of astonishment and disbelief. How could he say this so bluntly? There was no sign at all beforehand! Did Shi Liu accidentally tell him what happened today? So that he had the courage to speak out? For a moment, Jiang Li's heart was in a mess, and she didn't know how to respond to him. Should she agree happily or refuse politely?

Do you like this man? To be honest, Jiang Li herself couldn't give a definite answer. However, it was undeniable that she didn't hate him. On the contrary, every time she talked with him, she felt an unprecedented sense of ease and comfort. He always believed in her without reservation, silently guarded by her side, and gave her endless care and love. These warm actions had long been deeply engraved in Jiang Li's heart.

"I, I..." Jiang Li's lips trembled slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end she just opened her mouth and couldn't utter a word. Her beautiful face was flushed at this moment, like a ripe apple, and her hands were tightly grasping the corners of her clothes, showing her extreme tension and anxiety.

Mu Jiuchen stared at her quietly, taking it all in. The corners of his mouth slowly rose, forming a beautiful arc, and there was a faint smile in the corners of his eyes. That smile was like the warmest sunshine in spring, easily dispelling the haze around.

"Li'er, I love you." His voice was deep and magnetic, like the melodious sound of a cello echoing in the air. Although this sentence was simple and straightforward, it was full of endless affection and sincere love. Then, he paused for a moment and continued, "But you don't have to feel too burdened, and don't rush to reply to me. After all, matters of the heart require time to settle and accumulate. There will be plenty of time for us to slowly get to know each other. I am willing to wait for you to grow up." After saying this, his deep eyes were still firmly locked on the girl in front of him who made his heart beat, his eyes were full of tenderness and pampering.

At this moment, Mu Jiuchen knew that his confession might bring a great shock to Jiang Li, and might even scare her. However, even so, he did not regret his impulse. Because for him, being able to pour out his heart to the one he loved, even if there was only a slight chance of getting a response, was worth it.

Jiang Li's eyes, bright as stars, were staring at Mu Jiuchen closely, as if he wanted to imprint him deeply in his heart. At this moment, the whole room fell into silence, so quiet that one could even hear each other's slight breathing.

The flickering candlelight jumped from time to time, occasionally emitting a few small sparks, as dazzling as the stars twinkling in the night sky. These weak and warm lights just made the atmosphere in the room particularly charming and moving, making the distance between the two people seem to become closer.

At this moment, Jiang Li only heard a soft "hmm...", the sound was as light as a mosquito, almost imperceptible, but it was so clearly transmitted to Mu Jiuchen's ears. This subtle sound was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up thousands of waves in Mu Jiuchen's mind and blooming into a bunch of dazzling fireworks.

To Mu Jiuchen, this simple word was as beautiful as the sound of nature. His heart was instantly filled with joy and excitement, as if countless happy birds were jumping and singing in his heart. However, he knew the shyness and fragility of the woman in front of him, and was afraid that his overly strong emotional expression would scare her. So, despite the turmoil in his heart, he still tried to remain calm on the surface, but a smile unconsciously appeared between the corners of his eyes and eyebrows, and the corners of his mouth also slightly raised, forming a gentle and charming arc.