Transmigrated into the body of a villain, I became my sister's savior.

Xia Tingwan turned her head away.

No matter what his good intentions were, or what he said that he cared about her.

He rejected her every time.

Again.

If he is the stone bridge, then she is the tree beside the stone bridge that blooms and blossoms.

At this moment, the flowers on the tree began to fall in a soft rustling sound.

They fall to the ground and become mud, crushed into dust.

Like her broken heart.

Like the tears that finally streamed down her face.

Just then, as the cruise ship passed through a famous sea area in Southeast Asia, exclamations suddenly rang out on the deck.

Large swaths of bioluminescent corals have appeared in the sea.

They swayed in the dark water, like nebulae falling into the deep sea.

Colorful spots of light rippled outwards in the water.

Schools of colorful little fish dart among them, their scales reflecting a jewel-like brilliance.

The ship's deck is equipped with special ultraviolet lights.

At that moment, the spotlights were turned on, illuminating the area of ​​the sea.

The interplay of many colors in the sea creates an unparalleled and breathtaking spectacle.

This is precisely the most famous view of this route, as shown in the cruise ship's brochure.

Lin Jianshen heard cheers from many tourists on the ship.

Countless cell phone flashes lit up.

Some people, overwhelmed by this unparalleled magnificence, were unable to express their emotions in words and embraced each other, weeping.

Above me was a dazzling starry sky, below me was a magnificent ocean, and in my ears was the whisper of the sea breeze.

This was supposed to be the most romantic scene in the world, but it still failed to ease the somber atmosphere between the two.

Some of the young people who boarded the ship began to cheer loudly.

"So-and-so, I love you..."

"We want to be together for life..."

"I hope we can always be together..."

They shouted out their most heartfelt words to the sea.

Originally, the two of them could have done that.

Xia Tingwan felt as if her heart was being burned by a raging fire.

It turns out that birds really do need to be thrown into the fire to be reborn as phoenixes.

Brother, why do you always have so many concerns?

Why can't you be as brave as me?

Although I know you mean well, at this moment, I'd rather you be a little selfish.

Lin Jianshen no longer wanted to see these beautiful views.

He turned to walk into the room.

Xia Tingwan stepped forward and blocked his way.

"Wanwan." He didn't look at her, turning his head to look at the sea view. "We should keep our distance."

"Brother," she looked up, "I understand what you mean."

"I think you might need some more time to understand your own heart."

"I can give you time. But you have to promise me one thing."

Lin Jianshen raised his eyes and wiped away her tears with his fingertips: "What are your demands?"

"Brother Shen," she asked softly, "do you know why I insisted on going to Sun Yu's banquet, and why I wanted to be your girlfriend?"

Lin Jianshen shook his head.

He dared not guess, nor dared to think more deeply.

Xia Tingwan took his hand.

His hands were rough, but warm.

She guided his right hand and pressed it against her cheek.

Then slowly move it down to the side of your neck.

Beneath the fingertips lies warm skin and rhythmically pulsating blood vessels.

It was her major artery.

"I'm not just helping you get rid of Sun Yu." She looked into his evasive eyes and said, word by word, "I'm also telling you that I'm completely bound to you."

Why?

"Because of one thing."

Lin Jianshen's voice was hoarse: "What is it?"

She tiptoed slightly and leaned close to his ear.

"I know what you're doing." Her voice was soft and gentle, but it made Lin Jianshen's pupils suddenly contract.

"If you fail at what you're doing, you'll die."

"I……"

"Shh, this time, listen to me." Xia Tingwan pressed her finger to his lips.

"Sometimes you show a very indifferent attitude towards life."

Because he is alone in this world, lacking a sense of belonging.

"Therefore, I entrust my life to you as well."

She held his hand and placed it on her neck, letting him feel the pulse beating.

"This is how I'll make you see reality clearly and stop you from deceiving yourself."

"If you live, I can live too."

"If you die, I will die with you, because they won't let me go either."

Lin Jianshen's throat tightened, and his heartbeat seemed somewhat irregular, with waves of heavy, throbbing pain.

Xia Tingwan suddenly laughed: "I read your palm; you'll live past one hundred."

"So promise me, you must live a good life and live to be a hundred years old."

"For your own sake—"

Her voice finally trembled slightly: "Also for me."

I'm using this method to make you understand that you shouldn't take any chances; both your lives are in your own hands.

So, you must live well.

My dear brother Ashen.

She made way for him, turned her back to him, and faced the shimmering sea.

"I will stay with you until you are a hundred years old."

Her shoulders trembled slightly.

Tears fell into the night, like drifting raindrops, into the sea.

She understood his situation, and she also understood why he wanted to keep his distance.

So she doesn't blame him.

Lin Jianshen stood still.

He reached out and trembled as he hovered over her shoulder.

In the end, it didn't fall behind.

On the deck, the young couple was still cheering.

Someone got engaged, and the crowd erupted in enthusiastic applause and blessings.

Laughter, singing, the sound of waves, the shimmering coral...

It was all too grand, too bright, too perfect for falling in love.

If he just holds her, he can be like them.

Enjoy the beauty and romance of this moment.

But he could only stand here.

He gritted his teeth, trying to control his surging emotions.

He didn't want her to be tied to him like that.

He wanted her to see the outside world, to see outstanding people outside.

He wanted her to find the most suitable partner for her.

He wanted her to live freely under the blue sky, rather than regretting her youthful impulsiveness for the rest of her life.

I don't know how much time passed.

Xia Tingwan let out a long sigh of relief; she had composed herself.

"The sea breeze is too strong." Her voice was muffled, slightly hoarse from crying. "I'm going inside first."

She walked past him, her red dress brushing against the back of his drooping hand, like a flame gently licking it.

She went into the room, turned around and said, "Brother Ashen, how much longer are you going to stand outside?"

"I..." Lin Jianshen's mouth moved.

He couldn't bring himself to say "Come in right away," nor could he say "You go to sleep first."

He felt that if he went inside now, his mental defenses would collapse.

He longed to be loved since he was a child, so much so that he was almost driven mad.

But now that genuine love is right in front of him, he dares not accept it.

He just stood there, like a lost person.

His heart was trapped.

A series of shackles formed a labyrinthine cage.

It trapped his heart.

Seeing his reserved demeanor, Xia Tingwan suddenly laughed again: "Go ahead and enjoy the breeze if you want. I'm going to take a shower now."

Because she had figured something out.

She tried to win his heart like a normal person.

It might succeed, or it might fail.

Success would be great, of course.

But if she fails, then she doesn't need to be a normal person anymore.

She could use unconventional methods to possess him and collect him.

She's so smart, this kind of thing is not difficult for her at all.

She wanted to show him that freedom was nothing precious at all.

Even if he is deprived of that, with the nourishment of her love, he can still live a good and happy life.

With a safety net in place, the gloom in her heart suddenly vanished.

She transformed back into the charming and adorable Xia Tingwan.

She smiled and corrected herself, saying, "Boyfriend, it's windy outside, come in quickly."

"I'm not afraid of you peeping at me while I'm showering."