Just as Lu Yan was about to ask "What's wrong?", Mu Tang's cheerful voice came to his ears:
"Lu Yan, can we be husband and wife?"
The voice was originally cheerful, but when it reached Lu Yan's ears, it exploded like thunder in his ears.
Mu Tang's voice was not quiet. As soon as he said these words, the entire cabin fell silent.
Ren Yu's hand at the helm trembled uncontrollably. Although Yan Mingxu knew that there was no possibility between him and Mu Tang, he still couldn't help feeling sour in his heart.
Only Lin Wanwan couldn't help but sit a little further away and cast her gaze into the distance with a guilty conscience.
Of course, the one who had the biggest reaction was the person involved, Lu Yan.
Mu Tang waited for a few seconds but did not get a response from Lu Yan, so she tilted her head and spoke in a lower voice:
"Lu Yan?"
Lu Yan looked at Mu Tang. Her eyes were very clean. He couldn't see anything from them. He had every reason to guess that she might not even know what "husband and wife" really meant.
"Mu Tang." Lu Yan asked softly with a somewhat difficult tone:
"Do you know what husband and wife mean?"
Mu Tang nodded heavily:
"Of course I know!!"
she knows? !
A surprise flashed through Lu Yan's heart, and at the same time came a heartfelt joy, and he asked tentatively:
"Then tell me, what does it mean?"
"They are very good friends, the kind who can stay together for a lifetime!" Mu Tang replied without even thinking.
"..."
Lu Yan sighed. It seemed that he was overthinking. Mu Tang really didn't know.
Although he was prepared in his heart, even Lu Yan could not help but feel disappointed when he heard such an answer.
Lu Yan shook his head:
"That's not what couples mean."
"What does that mean?" Mu Tang then asked, "Aren't husband and wife good friends?"
this……
Although it was strange, Lu Yan found that there seemed to be no way to refute these words, so he could only nod helplessly:
"They are very good friends."
As soon as he finished speaking, Mu Tang's face fell instantly and he asked unhappily:
"Then the couple just can't be together all the time?"
Lu Yan shook his head:
"...No."
"Then why didn't you promise me?"
The eyes of the people around turned from shocked to amused. They looked at each other and looked at this rare scene in front of them teasingly.
Mu Tang grabbed Lu Yan's sleeve tightly and looked at him eagerly. Her big eyes were full of confusion and she said aggrievedly:
"Don't you want to be with me forever?"
Mu Tang's voice gradually became softer, his eyes were filled with depression, and his tone was very uncertain:
"But...but I want to be with you forever. Aren't we always together? I'm always happy. Are you unhappy with me?"
Mu Tang felt aggrieved at first, but later she couldn't help but ask herself.
Is Lu Yan really happy to have her with him all this time?
Along the way, Lu Yan had to keep killing zombies, prepare snacks for her, and help her raise mud.
Usually when she loses her temper, Lu Yan wants to coax her; when she gets into trouble, Lu Yan wants to clean up the mess for her: and she knows that her identity is very sensitive, and once exposed, Lu Yan will be in big trouble.
Lu Yan took her with her...it was actually very tiring, right?
That's why I don't want to take her with me all the time.
But……
Mu Tang pouted, feeling depressed and uncomfortable, and her eyes were red.
But she really wanted to be with Lu Yan forever. The worst she could do was to be more obedient in the future. Could Lu Yan be forced to take her with him?
In this world, she only has Lu Yan. If Lu Yan doesn't want her, then she will really be alone.
Of course, Lu Yan didn't know that the little girl in front of him could think of so many things in just a few seconds. Before she could react, she made herself cry.
When Mu Tang raised his head, his eyes were already red.
Lu Yan's mind went blank and he was immediately in a hurry.
Mu Tang grabbed Lu Yan's sleeves, raised his hand to wipe his eyes, and said with a cry in his voice:
"Lu Yan, I will be obedient in the future."
…
………? ! !
What's going on? !
As a person who has never been in love for a long time, Lu Yan really can't keep up with the little girl's thinking speed.
Mu Tang's aggrieved voice continued:
"If you don't want to be a couple with me, forget it. I can understand it. After all, you are very tired when you are with me, but can you be more patient and bear with me?"
As he spoke, Mu Tang raised his head with tears in his eyes and gave a flattering smile:
"After all, you see, there are still benefits to taking me with you, such as..."
Like what? Mu Tang's mind suddenly went blank.
Beautiful? But being pretty seems to be of no use.
Can it kill zombies? Lu Yan seemed to be very good at this, and there was no need for her to do anything.
Can you dig crystals? Lu Yan dug hundreds of times as many crystals as she did, and most of the crystals he dug were used to feed her and Mud.
That……
Mu Tang suddenly realized that to Lu Yan, she was indeed of little use. Not only was she of little use, she was simply useless.
Lu Yan lowered his head and looked at the little girl. Her expression was wonderful. It changed dozens of times in just one minute. Finally, she silently let go of Lu Yan's hand, lowered her head and shrank into the corner.
Before leaving, he whispered:
"You're right, I really don't seem to be of any use. When the boat stops, I will take the mud away and never bother you again."
? ! ! !
Lu Yan's shock continued to increase. He still hasn't realized what happened!
It seems like he hasn't said a word since the beginning. Why does Mu Tang want to be with him for the rest of his life one second and then run away from home the next? !
Mu Tang sat in the corner holding her knees and shedding tears silently. Lu Yan hated to see her cry the most, and he only felt distressed at this moment.
To be honest, Mu Tang's first sentence "How about we be husband and wife?" Even though Lu Yan expected that she might not know what "husband and wife" meant, he still felt uncontrollable joy in his heart.
In fact, he knew that even if Mu Tang didn't understand anything, as long as he agreed, Mu Tang could do what a couple should do with him.
They will always be together.
Seeing her expectant eyes, Lu Yan almost wanted to agree.
But no.
Mu Tang didn't understand anything. Most of her understanding of the world came from him. As long as he said it, Mu Tang would believe it. This was a sincere and heavy trust.
Lu Yan could not use this trust to selfishly achieve his wishes.
Of course Lu Yan was happy that Mu Tang wanted to be with him, but the prerequisite for acceptance was whether Mu Tang really knew what "being together" meant.
Seeing Mu Tang huddled in the corner, wiping away tears, Lu Yan suddenly changed his mind.
If Mu Tang doesn't know, then he will teach her. If she doesn't understand, then just find a way to make her understand.
Ever since Lu Yan understood his feelings, he had never thought about being with anyone else, let alone letting Mu Tang leave his side.
Now that Mu Tang has taken the initiative, as a grown man, should he still back down?
