Butterfly

Arriving at Qingyue's courtyard, Ren can see her beautiful figure bathing in the moonglow. She sat peacefully watching ripple in the pond. He can't help to be mesmerized and didn't have the heart to disturb this fairy likes pictures. But there's nothing that everlasting in this world.

"Brother Ren, since when you arrived?" A soft and gentle voice waken him up. He can see Qingyue eyes looked straight at him. Smiling helplessly, he walked to her.

"Don't pretend that you didn't know. I don't want my cute sister to become a liar." Arriving in front of her, he chooses to pat her head. Not resisting, Qingyue closed her eyes and enjoying it.

"So what's weighing your mind?" Ren asks concernedly.

"How can you know? Is it so obvious?" Tilting her head, Qingyue asked curiously.

"There's not many that can fool my eyes. Especially if it is about you."

Ren boasted proudly. Feeling embarrassed Qingyue can't help to pinch him.

"Aww!" Ren pretended to be hurt.

"Hmphh!" After that Qingyue began to tell him.

"Actually, yesterday someone come to scout me."

"Which one ?" Even though he can guess, but he is still curious.

"Frozen Cloud Asgard."

"Hmm… and then, did you accept?"

"Not yet. Even though I know that this is a huge opportunity, but I'm still hesitating."

"Yue'er, don't worry. If you like something, just chase it. If you don't like something just say it. If they are so desperate to come to this remote country just to scout you, it means that you're that special. You can always negotiate some privileges as requirements to join them." Ren explained encouragingly while patting her head.

"Is that alright?" Qingyue wrinkled her brow doubtfully.

"Why not? Even If they have their own rules and requirements why can't we have our own? Especially because you're special, they're the ones who asked you. Not the other way around. Isn't like that you don't have any other option either."

"Umm… Okay." She accepted it easily.

"Well, there still another matter right?" Ren asked casually.

"..." Qingyue only staring at him in silence.

"Hmm? If you don't want to, you don't need to."

"It isn't like that." Her listless voice can be heard.

"Is it about your arranged marriage with Xiao Che?" His voice turned serious.

"How… did you know?" Qingyue was shocked. Anxiety can be seen on her face.

"Uncle already discussed it last week with me."

"And then… How?" Fear and uncertainty can be seen in her eyes.

"I opposed it." He stared at her eyes unyieldingly.

"Why….?" Shocked by what he said, she asks unconsciously.

"Because I hate it." There is no doubt in his words.

"And also, because I love you." His voice sounded resolute. Not ounce of doubt can be felt from him. Xia Qingyue shocked beyond belief. All of her emotion becomes chaotic.

*Sniff… Sniff…

Suddenly, Qingyue grabs him and crying in his chest. This is the second time that she is crying in front of him. And, this is the first time she felt this much happiness. No words can describe what she feels right now. Remembering all of their memories together, only multiplied her happiness unceasingly. All of her fears and worries were swept away. She feels very blessed right now.

Ren only hugged her tightly. His eyes looked at her tenderly. In the past, he has sworn to protect her no matter what. This time is not different. Not just her appearance that moved his heart. Her personality, attitude, and dedication, he has already seen all of that with his own eyes. This girl is really strong, even in front of her family, she doesn't want to show her weakness. But actually, she is also very fragile. Because of that he always tried to lend his shoulder, to becomes a figure that she can always depend upon.

"Sniff… sniff… I'm happy." Her weak voice can be heard.

"Me too. I'm already grateful that you don't hate me."

"Sniff… I'm scared." She muttered softly.

"Why?" Ren feeling puzzled.

"It's because of you! You always praised me but your expression never change. I think that you're not interested in me. I fear that you only think of me as a little sister… Sniff… Even I already trying hard for you to notice me." Qingyue blamed him while hitting his chest repeatedly.

"Ughhh… I'm sorry. It's because I don't want you to hate me." Ren can only reply weakly. Remembering how suddenly she learns to cook and all of her weird antics, he can only blame himself for being dense.

"Don't move. I want to be like this for a little longer." Qingyue ordered him.

"Okay." Smiling gently, Ren tightening his hug.

In the end, they ended up hugging each other until morning. Unknown to them, a little rascal spied at them mischievously.

"Hehehe…"

...

After that Ren send off Qingyue to her courtyard to rest, while he himself meeting her father. After debating for a long time, it's decided that he should talk directly to Xiao Lie, Xiao Che's grandfather. After finishing his preparation, Ren quickly set off to Xiao Clan's compound.

After quickly stated his purpose of arrival, the clan's member-led him to Xiao Lie courtyard. What greeted him was an old man that looked gentle and calm.

"Greetings, Elder Lie." Ren greeted him courteously.

"Hahaha… welcome little Ren. It's been for a while since the last time we met," Xiao Lie answered harmoniously.

"It just likes yesterday when I ask you for guidance. I'm sorry that I'm disturbing you."

"No problem at all, your achievement is really make others acclaim in awe. Let's sit first." They sat across each other while Xiao Lie pouring in tea for them.

"Thank you. It's delicious." Ren said after sipping the tea lightly.

"And then, what makes is a young hero Ren to visit this old man."

"Elder Lie, I want to ask you to cancel Xiao Lie and Xia Qingyue's engagement." Looking straight, Ren answered straightforwardly.

"Hmm… is that so? That would be impossible. There's already many who ask the same thing, what makes think you would be successful?"

"Because I know that Xiao Che isn't your biological grandson," Ren stated casually while closed his eyes and sipping his tea.

But for Xiao Lie, it was like struck by lightning. His entire body trembled and his pupils contracted. He was dumbfounded.

"His biological father should be surnamed Yun right? Imagine if someone spread this news. Everyone wouldn't sit still, maybe you would be alright. But how about Xiao Che? Even I doubt your daughter can escape unscathed." Ren is still sipping his tea calmly, without any expression on his face.

"As for how I know? Let's just say that, there's not many that can escape from my sight." Not caring about Xiao Lie at all, he continued to explain.

"Of course it's not free either. I will give you compensation. Use the red pill to awaken Xiao Che's profound veins, and the green one to heal his injuries later." After finishing his tea, he put two pills on the table.

"Thank you for your generosity, you don't need to send me off. I will wait for the good news." After standing up shortly, he walked away calmly.

Being left alone, Xiao Lie looked like losing his soul. He is murmured incoherently while his eyes looking at 2 pills in front of him.

...

After that day, Floating Cloud City was swept away by the storm. The news that Xiao Che's crippled profound veins already healed makes nearly all people astounded. Not only that, Xiao Clan's 5th Elder, Xiao Lie announced that he canceled arranged marriage between Xiao Che and Xia Qingyue literally set the city on fire. All of the young masters cried tears of joy, they even throw parties to celebrate it. But even before they can enjoy it fully, the next news hit them hard until they're coughing fit of blood. Xia Clan's Patriarch, Xia Hongyi announced that Xia Qingyue would be engaged to The Prodigy, Ren. Bringing uproar to the city. All of the young misses become gloomy, and the young masters cried tears of blood. But, nobody dares to question it. Because no one dares to face that madman no matter what.