Douluo: This Legend of the Dragon King is not quite right

Wu Siduo subconsciously wanted to step back a little and keep her distance, but her body seemed to have its own will, craving this rare warmth and sense of security.

In the end, instead of backing down, she acted like a timid kitten that had just weathered a storm, finally found someone to rely on, and had become fearful after being abandoned.

With a mix of grievance, unease, and utter dependence, she cautiously reached out her small hand and gently, yet stubbornly, grasped the hem of Lu Jun's dress at his waist, as if it were her only lifeline at that moment.

She lowered her head, not daring to look Lu Jun in the eye, and asked timidly, with a heavy nasal tone and a slight sob in her voice, filled with endless hesitation:
"I...I have no home to go back to now..."

"Would you...take me in?"

"what?"

Lu Jun was taken aback by her sudden question and didn't react for a moment.

His momentary hesitation was magnified infinitely in Wu Siduo's eyes.

She thought Lu Jun was unwilling, and her heart was immediately overwhelmed with a huge sense of loss. Her big eyes, which had just stopped crying, were instantly covered with a layer of mist again.

Wu Siduo unconsciously tightened her grip on Lu Junyi's clothes, her knuckles turning slightly white from the force, as if afraid that if she let go, the only warmth in front of her would leave her.

At this moment, Lu Jun is the only visible lighthouse in her world amidst the storm; he is her entire world.

If even he rejects her, then in this vast world, there will truly be no place for her to belong.

Faced with Wu Siduo's helpless eyes, like those of an abandoned little animal, and her small hands tightly clutching the hem of his clothes as if she had used all her strength, Lu Jun's heart felt as if it had been gently bumped by something.

He barely hesitated before confirming his answer in his mind.

Lu Jun organized his thoughts for a moment, then looked at her seriously and said:
"Of course. You're always welcome here whenever you want."

"My home in Mingdu, though not very big, is always open for you."

His voice was not loud, but it carried a convincing and steady strength.

Upon hearing this affirmative answer, Wu Siduo blinked her tear-stained eyelashes in disbelief. Then, she gripped Lu Jun's clothes even tighter, as if trying to hold onto his promise firmly.

At this moment, she was like a stray kitten, soaked to the bone and shivering in a cold, biting storm, seeking only a tiny bit of shelter in an abandoned cardboard box on a street corner.

Lonely, helpless, and filled with fear of the future.

However, just when she was at her most desperate, a person holding a warm umbrella walked up to her, squatted down, not only shielding her from the wind and rain, but also reaching out his hand to her and gently saying, "Come home with me."

This unexpected warmth and acceptance, far exceeding expectations, instantly shattered the defenses that Wu Siduo had just painstakingly rebuilt.

A surge of intense sorrow and indescribable emotion welled up in her nose again, and tears, like beads from a broken string, uncontrollably streamed from her reddened eyes and slid down her still tear-stained cheeks.

She looked up at Lu Jun, her eyes blurry with tears, her voice trembling with disbelief, and asked again:
"Really...you really want to take me in?"

She began to list her own shortcomings, as if trying to find reasons for his remorse:
“I…I am a homeless person, I have nothing left.”

"Besides, I have a terrible personality and I'm not likable at all..."

"I'm competitive, I always want the best of everything, I'm very willful, and I'm a lot of trouble..."

Even... even with me like this, you're still willing to take me in?

Seeing her trying to make fun of herself while she was crying, Lu Jun couldn't help but smile; it was a warm and understanding smile.

He answered decisively, without the slightest hesitation:

"As long as you are a friend whom I, Lu Jun, acknowledge, no matter what you are like, no matter how many shortcomings you feel you have, I will always be there for you."

His gaze was sincere, as if he were making a solemn promise:

Even if you ask me a thousand times or ten thousand times out of insecurity, my answer will still be—I will.

These words were like the last straw, completely crushing all of Wu Siduo's worries and pretenses.

"Woooooooo..."

She let out a sob mixed with relief, unable to suppress her inner impulse any longer. She lunged forward, no longer clutching the hem of her clothes, but with all her might, she hugged Lu Jun tightly from the front, wrapping her arms around his waist and burying her face deep in his chest, as if she wanted to embed herself into his life.

"Then you can't regret it..." Her voice, thick with sobs, came from his chest, carrying a sense of desperate determination.

"I...I'm sticking with you for the rest of my life."

Her words were bold and direct, carrying a sense of complete entrustment:

"Please... take the rest of my life."

Feeling the trembling of the delicate body in his arms and that heavy sense of dependence, Lu Jun's heart softened.

He didn't answer immediately, but instead gently took her hands, which were wrapped around his waist, in his own. Her hands were cold and trembling slightly.

Then, he slowly turned around so that he could look directly at her.

Immediately afterwards, Lu Jun let go of her hand, and instead gently raised his hand to tidy her hair, which was a little messy from crying and hugging. His fingertips brushed across her wet cheeks, wiping away the remaining tear stains.

Lu Jun's gaze became incredibly serious at this moment, looking deeply into her eyes, which were still misty with tears, yet filled with hesitation and expectation.

"No, your life should not be taken away by anyone."

Lu Jun did not readily accept this heavy gift.

“Listen, Wu Siduo. The shadows that once shrouded you and the hatred that bound you have been completely dispelled today with your own hands.”

His gaze was intense, as if it could ignite a flame within her:

"From this day forward, your life is brand new, and it belongs entirely to you, Wu Siduo!"

"Lift your head up," Lu Jun encouraged. "From now on, please hold your head high, live with your pride, and live a good life."

"Continue to write the long and beautiful chapters of your life that belong only to you, Wu Siduo."

"Everyone's life is full of infinite possibilities, and so is yours."

Faced with Lu Jun's encouragement, which was not sweet talk but more respectful and powerful than any promise, Wu Siduo was completely stunned.

She stared at him, gazing at the unwavering trust and expectation in his eyes, and at his complete respect for her independent personality.

After a moment of silence, as if sunlight had finally pierced through the thick clouds, a truly relieved, relaxed smile, radiant with the glow of new life, slowly bloomed on her tear-streaked face, like a lotus flower in its first bloom.

That smile was pure and full of hope for the future.

She nodded vigorously, her voice still slightly choked, yet filled with an unprecedented firmness and brightness:

"Okay, Mr. Lu."

"I will."

"Thank you... really, thank you."

Then, Wu Siduo looked up at Lu Jun's handsome face, which was so close to her. Her own disheveled but flushed face was reflected in his deep eyes.

Having just experienced a violent emotional upheaval, her heart was filled with an indescribable warmth, a sense of security, and a thrilling feeling of being reborn.

This intense emotion surged and pounded in her chest, eventually transforming into an unprecedentedly bold and passionate impulse.

She acted almost without much rational thought, completely driven by her emotions.

Then, she turned that impulse into action.

Wu Siduo took a deep breath, as if she wanted to inhale all her courage into her lungs.

She stood on tiptoe so that she could get closer to him.

Her long eyelashes fluttered gently like butterfly wings, then slowly closed, concealing all the shyness and uncertainty in her eyes.

With an almost pious, yet desperate, determination, she precisely placed her slightly trembling, yet soft and warm red lips to Lu Jun's.

Then they kissed. (End of Chapter)