The woman's eyes underwent very subtle changes in just a few seconds.

She was silent for a moment, then raised the corners of her mouth slightly, "Thank you."

"But this time I really didn't jump into the lake." As she said that, the woman looked like she couldn't laugh or cry.

"Maybe it's because you look so sad."

Zhou Ze felt a little embarrassed and scratched the back of his head, "If that's the case, then it's okay. You can continue."

With that said, Zhou Ze turned around and planned to leave.

At this time, the woman suddenly stopped Zhou Ze, "Can you sit here with me for a while?"

Zhou Ze originally didn't want to agree, but when he saw the woman's tender eyes, his heart softened and he had no choice but to agree.

The two were sitting by the lake. Zhou Ze picked up a few stones on the side and threw a few into them from time to time.

The woman stared at the small fire and water rising on the lake, and sadness welled up in her eyes.

"Sir, do you have someone you like?" the woman suddenly asked.

Zhou Ze was stunned for a moment after hearing this.

Someone you like?

The figure of Lu Yao appeared subconsciously in his mind.

Realizing this, Zhou Ze shook his head and shook Lu Yao out.

"Someone you like?" Zhou Ze shook his head, "No."

"Then is there anyone you don't like?" the woman suddenly asked again.

Zhou Ze nodded.

There are a lot of people who don't like it.

"If one day you want to marry someone you don't like, what will you do?"

When asked by the woman, Zhou Ze was silent for a long time.

He could basically understand why the woman was alone by the lake today.

Co-author, she is about to marry someone she doesn’t like?

That's really too painful.

"I have never liked the ordinary life of living together."

Zhou Ze said calmly, "I won't marry you."

After hearing this, the woman lowered her eyes to cover up the disappointment in her eyes.

But, she is a woman.

She already had a matchmaking agreement with that man, so how could she disobey her father's will?

Zhou Ze's brain was racing at this moment, "Since you don't like that person, just don't marry him. What's the big deal?"

“You’re going to live like this, but you still can’t do something you like?”

Since traveling here, Zhou Ze has become more open-minded about these things.

After hearing this, the woman's eyes flashed.

Do what you like?

What she usually likes is writing and drawing. Unfortunately, in this world where cultivation is the purpose, she has no way to survive.

Once, she thought that person was coming to save her.

But later she discovered that he was just here to give her a push.

"My identity is different from yours."

"What's different?"

Zhou Ze handed the stone to the woman, who looked confused.

Zhou Ze nodded and motioned for the woman to take the stones.

After the woman took the stone, Zhou Ze demonstrated it and asked the woman to throw it into the lake.

The woman was stunned for a long time, but still did as Zhou Ze said.

"Isn't this what it is?"

Zhou Ze, "We are all living in this world, what's the difference? I can sit on this lake, I can throw stones, and you can do the same."

Hearing Zhou Ze's words, a look of astonishment flashed across the woman's face.

"Okay, it's getting late."

Zhou Ze got up from the ground, "It's too dark today. It's not suitable for a man and a woman to sit here alone."

Zhou Ze, "You should go back quickly, it's very dangerous outside."

Listening to Zhou Ze's words, a warm current surged in the woman's heart.

Her eyes gradually became moist.

Why, even a stranger can understand and persuade me.

But his father doesn’t understand?

The woman sniffed, stood up from the ground, and thanked Zhou Ze, "Thank you this time."

"You're welcome."

Zhou Ze waved his hand, "If you don't want to get married, break off the engagement immediately. I believe you can do it!"

The woman hummed heavily and looked at Zhou Ze with eyes filled with gratitude.

Perhaps, what she wanted to do was exactly what Zhou Ze said.

She can't keep putting it off like this!

…

Ouyang Mansion.

"Miss Li?!"

When the gatekeeper saw Li Qing'er, his eyes were full of surprise, "You, why are you here!"

According to custom, women are not allowed to come over on the day before the wedding.

"I want to see Ouyang Jie."

Li Qing'er's eyes were firm, "Please call him out."

After hearing this, the gatekeeper hurried into the house and told Ouyang Jie the news.

Ouyang Jie, who was still depressed about Li Qing'er's affairs, jumped out of bed when he heard the news that Li Qing'er came to see him.

"Are you telling the truth?!"

"Absolutely true!"

Gatekeeper: "Miss Li is standing outside the door waiting for you now!"

Ouyang Jie ran away and almost knocked down the gatekeeper.

"Qing'er!"

Seeing Li Qing'er, Ouyang Jie's eyes burst out with a strange light.

"You're here."

Seeing Ouyang Jie again caused waves in Li Qing'er's heart.

But at this time, she was able to control the turmoil in her heart.

Li Qing'er grinned and said, "Can we go out and have a chat?"

Hearing Li Qing'er's calm tone, Ouyang Jie felt an uneasy premonition in his heart.

However, he didn't say anything more, nodded and agreed.

The two of them walked on the deserted street, and the lights stretched their shadows long.

Ouyang Jie even thought that it would be great if he could stay like this for the rest of his life.

"I heard from your father that you ran away today." Ouyang Jie was the first to break the silent atmosphere, "They all said that you were trying to escape from your marriage."

Having said this, a bitter smile appeared on Ouyang Jie's face.

There was also a slight smile in his words, "I told them that it is impossible for you to escape from your marriage."

"Look, I'm right now."

In fact, when he said these words, Ouyang Jie's heart was beating loudly.

After hearing this, Li Qing'er let out a long breath.
To be continued...