It's Been A While

The man's voice was deep and calm when he called, "Xiao Jia.. "

Instead of replying to him, she whispered to Xiao Tao, "What should I call him now? "

"Miss, you usually call him Brother Cheng, as you guys grew up together and have a friendly relationship. To be honest, he was the only one who was gentle and good to you. "

"I see. ``She nodded and she smiled at him, "Brother Cheng. "

When Cheng Zhou saw Lu Sujia's smile, he felt that his whole world had lit up.. 

He really liked this girl from the first day, when he was young and came with his uncle who also served in the army before. 

When he came here, he was only fifteen year old back then while she was just a child who was playing around the palace garden. 

He still remembered her delicate face, even in all this year, she had not changed a bit but becoming more gorgeous and pretty. 

Her beauty was not that aggressive like those vampish ladies in the palace, it was rather sweet and mild. 

He always wanted to tell her that he liked her but before he could say, she could understand and indirectly declined his proposal. 

That didn't matter.. 

As long as he could stand beside her, protect her, he would be happy. 

When Lu Sujia saw that Cheng Zhou was looking at her like he was heavily wronged and acted like a victim, she felt kinda sorry. 

After all, how could anyone tolerate a handsome person like him to be sad? 

But what could she do? 

She was not Lu Sujia , she used to be rather. She was now a Lu Sujia who didn't want to give a shît to these guys. 

Suddenly, she thought that this girl's choice wasn't as good as she thought before. 

Anyway!! 

As we know, there's no point of regret or trying to change the past. 

Rather than let it go!! 

Be happy!! 

But first of all, she need to wake up this guy from his daydream,

 "Ahemm." she cleared her throat before calling him a little loudly, "Brother Cheng.. "

When he heard the sparkling voice of her, he came to reality and found himself all alone. 

Only if he could take her out from there and make her his! 

But he couldn't desease his country nor could he disrespect her. 

So, he just could let her go and let her live her own life the way she wanted. 

After thinking all these things, the only word he could say was, "Xiao Jia, it's been a while.. "

"Yeah.. it's been. ``She didn't know how it been but he said that it must be long enough to say that. 

"How have you been? " he sounded concerned, "I have heard that you were injured and were unconscious for several days. "

"Yes, " she nodded, "You heard right. Actually it's all fine now, I wasn't careful enough and drowned in well."

When he heard her last sentence, his face darkened, "Xiao Jia, it's okay for me that you have refused me for her but don't be too saint and let her go all the time. Even if she tries to show that she really loves you, it's all fake."

When Lu Sujia heard everything, she could understand there was more than one story or could be multiple. 

After all she was not a fool that she could not understand what he was trying to say but what she was curious about was why did she refuse him and why did she defend her every time? 

Was it merely out of love and well wishes or something else? 

When she first saw herself like that and listened to Xiao Tao everything about her, she really thought that the original Lu Sujia was just a naive girl but now she was thinking there must be some more things. 

But this wasn't the exact time to ask him directly, she needed to figure everything out by herself before confronting this guy and Lu Wanrong. 

So, she just thought to put on her white lotus image once again, "Brother Cheng, you have misunderstood me, not only me but her also. Trust me, I didn't do anything for anyone, it was my own words. "

"But this was not your words the other day.. " he frowned.. 

Dàmn!! 

What had Lu Sujia said to him.. 

"What's now? '' Cheng Zhou was also not a fool and could understand something was wrong with today's Lu Sujia. 

But if it were for the truma Or if it were for the fact that she was still so weak, he really couldn't understand. 

In either way, he just didn't want to push her hard, since she was not comfortable today. 

"Brother Cheng, I am not in a good shape today. ``She just made some excuses, "But it is true that I only see you as a good brother. So there's no way we two could be together. "

"Xiao Jia, " he was hurt after hearing the harsh word, but it was true.. 

the truth would always hurt, he could only say, "I will never force you, if you don't want. "

"Brother Cheng," Lu Sujia couldn't bear to see him that and started to comfort him, "Brother Cheng, you are so good looking, trust me the girls will line up if you want to get married. So don't be sad okay? "  she smiled brightly

"I am not. " he smiled a little when he saw her smiling. 

Even though he knew he could get a lot of girls, the only girl who could make his heart flutter was his Xiao Jia. 

Unfortunately, we couldn't get all the things and people we wanted. 

Sometimes, letting go is the best option than to keep her forcefully. 

That way, the situation wouldn't be that ugly, they could still meet in the future, smile at them and talk a little. 

It wouldn't be bad either. 

If only he could see her smile, he would be happy. 

"Did you blame me, Xiao Jia? Cheng Zhou suddenly said. 

"Why would I blame you brother Cheng?" she was confused. 

Why did she blame him? 

Shouldn't he be the one who would blame her for being heartless and rejected him twice? 

"I didn't go to see you when you were ill." He was so worried back then when he heard the news but everytime he wanted to go there, he ultimately couldn't go. 

He didn't know how to face her at that time! 

He was such a coward!! 

No wonder, Xiao Jia didn't like him. 

He was just a General in name. 

When he was struggling in his mind, Lu Sujia could see through him and tried to put him at ease, "Brother Cheng, why should I blame you? Am I that unreasonable in your eyes?"

"No.. not.. " before he could finish his sentence Lu Sujia interrupted him.. 

"Actually, I didn't blame you after all, you are a General, you have a lot to do.. 

how come you have the time fjr this trivial matter! 

Anyway, I didn't blame you nor did I get angry with you. 

It's okay as long as you ask me about my health after we meet. " she smiled at him cutely. 

"Xiao Jia.. " he was looking paler, after all who wanted to lose such a gentle person from his life!!