First of all, we need to make it clear that Zhou Li has never been a coward when it comes to relationships, at least not from the looks of it.
In other isekai literature, most heroes only have two options. One is the "pile driver" school represented by Lance. The brave men of this genre can always fall in love with many beautiful sisters, such as the gentle green plum, the arrogant loser, the winner from the sky, etc. At the same time, of course, this lucky pussy will not reject anyone who comes, and starts a happy life of driving piles everywhere.
This kind of brave readers only enjoy reading it, and what they read is just a side note. If it doesn't touch the side, others won't read it. But the problem is that this kind of brave man does not exist in reality. Let’s not talk about whether there are so many infatuated, beautiful and different beauties. Even if there are, the first unlucky one will be the brave man.
Therefore, otherworld literature began to gradually evolve into the second genre of heroes, "innocent young boys". This kind of brave man will also be betrayed by women, but they will not be as crazy as the former. These brave men are like nine generations of young men. They blush when their little hands are touched, and their thoughts wander when they are close to others. But no matter how others tease him, he just doesn't respond, just procrastinates, and doesn't dare to have a harem, which makes him reluctant to let go of pure love.
Although this kind of brave man is not as enjoyable as the former, he still has advantages. After all, there are many readers now who just like this vague and mysterious feeling. Just like many times, you may be tired of watching the straight shots on the pink software, but the looming person on the little blue bird brings you physical excitement. This is the sense brought by this brave man.
So the question is, what kind of person does Zhou Li belong to?
The answer is, neither.
So far, there are indeed many beautiful girls around Zhou Li, and they fully meet the needs of various types of beautiful girls. There is even the existence of Tolea, a beautiful woman with white hair and red eyes. In the eyes of outsiders, this brave man is indeed fatuous and his beauty is harmful to his health.
But what does Zhou Li think of them?
A business partner, a good brother, a buddy, a daughter, a half-grown sister, a trustworthy lieutenant, and an enemy who wanted to put her head on the ground and beat her hard every day.
At the same time, Zhou Li didn't just say "Ah, I just regard them as my sisters!" and then attack them one by one. He really regards these people as his companions, companions who hold each other hostage and trust each other, rather than being part of the vulgar harem drama.
If you look at it this way, Zhou Li looks like a standard innocent young hero, but he has a girl named Eluma.
His contact with Eluma was not as stalemate as newlywed lovers. On weekdays, Zhou Li and Eluma never lacked communication and small gestures. Zhou Li liked to touch Eluma's head, and sometimes he would help Eluma tuck her loose hair behind her ears. Eluma, on the other hand, often leaned next to Zhou Li, and sometimes stretched out her hand to rub Zhou Li's face.
Their small movements in daily life are all inadvertent, but extremely natural. The dialogue between Zhou Li and Eluma is always full of daily warmth, without any heartfelt confessions or romantic words. Zhou Li will discuss Azi's height with Eluma, and Eluma will complain to Zhou Li about the market prices.
But is that all? If this is the case, then Zhou Li and Eluma are an ordinary but very happy couple, and this may also be their favorite day. Don't forget that there is always a sharp dagger hanging above Zhou Li's head.
After setting a trap for the goddess of life and ruthlessly plotting against her. On that high platform, Zhou Li showed a rare emotion called fear.
He was afraid that Eluma, who had no memory of her past life, would leave him, and that she would have a grudge against him because of his actions. At this time, Eluma's words "I can't live without you" gave Zhou Li a shot in the arm. From that day on, Zhou Li truly embarked on the path of fighting against the gods.
During the Battle of Magnum, Zhou Li used various means to force Magnum III to acknowledge the existence of the Black Emperor, and he also personally established a country belonging to the Black Emperor. Perhaps only Torea knew that during the inauguration ceremony at the foot of the lava beast, what Zhou Li cared about most was not Hades or Magnum. The only thing that remained in his eyes was Eluma's figure. .
During the Battle of Muqi, Zhou Li avoided going crazy because of Eluma. During the Battle of Jordan, Eluma took over the authority of the unknown Black Emperor without hesitation and stood in front of Zhou Li alone. Zhou Li, who has become brilliant in the whole world, has been continuing his journey, but only he knows that this journey started and exists because of Eluma.
It is difficult to describe them as a couple, because this is not enough for Zhou Li and Eluma.
"Getting married..."
Zhou Li flashed a thoughtful expression. He didn't see Eluma's crimson cheeks in the kitchen, nor did he see Lin Zi's "what a sweet melon" expression. The word flashed through his mind and kept spinning.
"But we are not dating."
Zhou Li quickly glanced at Eluma, and after confirming that she was not looking this way, he whispered to Lin Ling: "We are not a couple yet, how can we get married?"
In the kitchen, Eluma's cooking hand paused, but she continued to stir-fry the dishes as if she didn't hear anything. However, the black mist that was studying the seasonings on the side was a little dim.
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Lin Ling sighed and said with a little regret. The speaker was unintentional but the listener was intentional. Zhou Li was suddenly stunned. After a moment, he looked towards the kitchen and shouted loudly: "Eluma!"
"Um?"
Eluma leaned back slightly, stuck her head out from behind the door, and asked with some confusion: "What's wrong?"
"I like you."
Zhou Li didn't have any hesitation or any mental fluctuations. He was as plain and natural as saying "The sun will rise in the east." Without any hesitation.
"well?"
After hearing these five words, Eluma was stunned. At this time, she was wearing a simple white dress, her long blue hair was tied into a simple ponytail, and she was holding a spatula instead of flowers in her hand.
There are no grand scenes and no gorgeous fireworks. Only a few friends were talking and laughing in the living room. The wind chimes Zhou Li bought for her jingled outside the window, and the dishes in the pot exuded an alluring aroma. A ray of sunlight fell from the glass, coating those pure gem-like eyes with a faint halo.
Eluma looked at Zhou Li without any panic or girlish shyness. She just nodded slightly, her mouth as beautiful as a blooming white iris.
"What a coincidence, I like you too."
