Lin Zhong raised his eyelids, his eyes as calm as abyss, looked at Su Miao calmly, and said lightly: "As Aunt Meng, it is not suitable for me to make that kind of joke."

"Aunt Meng is not joking with you."

Su Miaodai frowned slightly, then relaxed her eyebrows: "She is serious."

"Although Aunt Meng was serious, she didn't know how big an impact those words would have, so I'd rather think she was joking."

Lin Zhong's face was solemn, and every word that came out of his mouth seemed to have a sound of gold and iron: "This topic ends here, I don't want to talk about it anymore."

"..."

Su Miao heard the displeasure in Lin Zhong's tone. She was silent for two seconds and asked softly: "Do you feel that you were offended by Aunt Meng?"

Lin Zhong was shocked.

He didn't expect that Su Miao's observation skills were so keen.

"A little bit indeed."

Lin Zhong did not deny it and said straightforwardly: "To say that I am the illegitimate son of His Excellency Du Huaizhen is an insult to both me and His Excellency Du Huaizhen. If it were anyone else, I would definitely pursue it to the end."

"I understand how you feel. A warrior is very energetic, so he cannot be humiliated. If an ordinary man is humiliated, he still has to stand up and fight, let alone a great hero like you?"

Su Miao suddenly smiled and said a wisecrack, which instantly relaxed the tense atmosphere: "It's just that Aunt Meng is outspoken and she must not have thought too much. You sir have a lot, so don't be as knowledgeable as her."

Lin Zhong opened his mouth, and for some reason, he suddenly felt a little blushing.

"Did I overreact a little bit?" He exhaled softly and laughed at himself.

Su Miao smiled and said nothing.

Lin Zhong closed his eyes, pondered for a long time, and finally realized where the problem was.

Even though he had only met twice, he was still inevitably influenced by Du Huaizhen.

Du Huaizhen's coldness, determination, and otherworldliness left a strong impression on his heart, so that his character and spirit became very sensitive and no longer as indifferent as before.

In a sense, Lin Chong and Du Huaizhen are indeed the same type of people.

They are all pure seekers, eager to climb to the pinnacle of martial arts, and regard fame and wealth as floating clouds.

Subconsciously, Lin Zhong actually longed for the path that Du Huaizhen took. It was the natural appeal of one seeker to another seeker.

But, is someone else’s path really suitable for you?

You have to carve out your own path in the end.

After thinking about this clearly, Lin Zhong seemed to have a profound enlightenment, and his thoughts were unprecedentedly clear.

"Excuse me."

Lin Zhong opened his eyes, and lightning flashed in his pupils: "I was distracted."

"It's okay, just come back."

Su Miao made a pun.

"Aunt Meng has been very kind to me. I shouldn't argue with her over trivial matters."

Lin Zhong stood up and said crisply: "I'll go apologize to her."

Su Miao pulled Lin Zhong's sleeve: "What do you have to apologize for? It was Aunt Meng who was wrong, not you."

Lin Zhong was speechless: "Didn't you ask me to save some face for her?"

"Aunt Meng and we are one family. It would be embarrassing if you formally apologized. When we meet tomorrow, just take the initiative to say hello to her." Su Miao said matter-of-factly.

"......good."

Lin Zhong followed Shan Ruliu and sat down again.

Feng Nan's eyes moved back and forth between the two of them, with inexplicable meaning in his eyes, and he said coldly: "With all due respect, are you two together?"

When Su Miao heard this, her jade-white cheeks suddenly turned red, making her look delicate and charming. Her clear, watery eyes subconsciously looked at Lin Zhong.

Lin Zhong was also a little shocked.

His intuition told him that this issue must be taken seriously.

Although the relationship between him and Su Miao is getting closer, it seems that they have not really determined their feelings for each other. They are currently at the stage where they are more than friends but not lovers.

Lin Zhong's thoughts were racing, he tried to keep himself calm, and said calmly: "If we are officially together, we will disclose it to the outside world."

Seeing that Lin Zhong did not deny it, Su Miao's pretty face suddenly turned redder.

She lowered her head uncomfortably, intertwining her ten fingers with each other, completely different from her previous graceful appearance.

"Then I'm waiting for your good news."

Feng Nan smiled slightly and stood up from the stone bench: "I'll take my leave now. See you tomorrow."

Before leaving, Feng Nan deliberately walked around Lin Chong and whispered in his ear: "Great Lover, when you have time, let's have a good talk."

Lin Dian nodded.

As Feng Nan left, the pavilion gradually became quiet.

Su Miao kept her head hanging down, unable to see the expression on her face.

"A Miao, there is something I want to discuss with you."

Lin Zhong took the initiative to speak and broke the silence.

Su Miao's voice was not much louder than a mosquito: "Say it, I'll listen."

Lin Zhong considered his words and finally decided to tell the truth: "I'm going to change my place to live."

The blush covering Su Miao's cheeks quickly faded. She raised her head, with deep doubts in her eyes: "Why? Are you uncomfortable living here?"

"Of course not. I live here very comfortably. If possible, I would like to stay here forever."

Lin Zhong looked directly into Su Miao's eyes and said frankly: "However, this manor is the private property of the Su family. I must consider the possible impact. Since I have become the new leader of the Martial Alliance, I should maintain a balance between public and private affairs."

Make choices and maintain your own impartiality, otherwise you will not be able to convince the public."

"Your concerns are right."

Su Miao nodded thoughtfully.

Unlike ordinary women, she is more rational than emotional. She quickly suppressed the sense of loss in her heart and asked seriously: "Where do you plan to move to?"

"Let's find a place at random first. According to the articles of association of the Martial Arts League, the leader usually lives in Zhige Garden. However, Zhige Garden is the residence of His Excellency Du Huaizhen. I don't want to take away anyone's love."

"Your Excellency Du Huaizhen probably won't care."

Su Miao played with a strand of hair on her shoulders. This was her subconscious action when she was thinking: "Zhige Garden has extraordinary significance to the world..."

"I care."

Lin Zhong interrupted Su Miao's words, his quiet and deep eyes shining in the dark night: "I don't want to live in his shadow and be regarded as his substitute by the world. I am who I am and I have my own rules."

Seeing that Lin Zhong had already made a decision, Su Miao no longer insisted on her opinion: "Okay, is there anything you need me to do?"

"I have asked Sister Yin for help."

After convincing Su Miao, Lin Zhong couldn't help but stretch and felt relaxed all over. Even the wound on his chest didn't seem to hurt anymore: "Thank you for your understanding."

"Do you think I am an unreasonable person?"
Chapter completed!