Chapter 428: Chapter 428 County Magistrate Chapter 428: Chapter 428 County Magistrate Xuexue pondered repeatedly and then said, “This matter has already involved the county magistrate. If we don’t seek him out, we can’t solve it.”
“If we rashly go to see him, he might not take us seriously. Don’t worry about this matter, just leave it to me. I will handle it perfectly.”
“You?” Xuexue glanced at him from the corner of her eye.
“Yes!” Big Bull nodded affirmatively, his face brimming with confidence. “I know some people in the government office who can help us smooth things over.”
Big Bull thought it over and over but dared not reveal he was the famous Ghost King of Moli Country. He feared scaring Xuexue away, leaving him without even tears to cry. Knowing haste wouldn’t bring success, he realized he had to consider this matter slowly, prepare her mentally before telling her. Otherwise, blurting it out suddenly might not only scare her away but also frighten her half to death.
“Hmm, that’s a good idea! It’s better than us rashly approaching the county magistrate.” Xuexue nodded in agreement, picked up the teacup, took a sip of tea, and then said, “Big Bull, do you have anything else to tell me?”
Big Bull was astute and immediately understood that Xuexue was inquiring about the restoration of his memory. Actually, he had been meaning to tell her last night, but she fell asleep, and he missed the opportunity.
“My lady, I indeed have regained my memory.” While speaking, Big Bull picked up the teapot on the table and filled Xuexue’s cup with tea, displaying utter servitude.
Xuexue frowned deeply, “Tell me, how long have you regained your memory? What’s your last name and first name? Where is your home? Who else is in your family? Are you betrothed?”
The earlier questions were asked indifferently, coldly, as if they didn’t concern her. It left Big Bull feeling cold inside, thinking Xuexue was angry with him. Just as he was anxiously wondering what to do, the conversation took a sudden turn with the question about being betrothed, thoroughly revealing her hidden feelings, which delighted Big Bull instantly.
“My lady, my real name is Long Rui. I live in the Capital, and my parents have passed away. I am alone and never married.” He emphasized the last few words deliberately, his eyes glistening as he watched Xuexue.
Xuexue’s face reddened, and she quickly turned away to avoid Big Bull’s gaze, her eyes unsettled, “Hmm.”
Big Bull leaned in close, speaking warmly, “My lady, are you eager to marry me?”
The scent of a man enveloped her, his warm breath tickling her neck, causing Xuexue’s heart to flutter uncontrollably, her face turning redder, her voice becoming sweetly coy, “Don’t flatter yourself, who’s eager to marry you?”
Big Bull’s voice was drawn out long as he caressed Xuexue’s face, gently lifting her chin, and spoke earnestly, “My lady, listen carefully. I, Long Rui, have truly developed genuine feelings for you. I hope to live a simple life here with you forever. However, there are still many matters I need to handle, and I might have to leave temporarily, but I will definitely return, because in this life, I have already decided that you are my woman.”
Big Bull’s touch caused Xuexue to tremble lightly, her whole body shivering. Then, when she heard his words about leaving, mixed feelings overwhelmed her heart, and it was painfully indescribable.
“Big… when are you leaving?” As she spoke, she realized that wasn’t his name; it was a name she whimsically assigned to him, her voice pausing heavily with a profound sense of reluctance.
“My lady, just call me Big Bull. I find it comforting to hear.”
“Big Bull, then when are you leaving?” During the past few days, she thought he had left without saying goodbye, and the feeling of loss was indescribable.