The Mighty Mage-Chapter 408: Weird Drawing

A second later, a figure appeared outside her window.

Gu Jin instantly looked at the window with an alert expression.

Just then her phone rang. Gu Jin looked at the caller ID and frowned. It was Long Yifan.

Why was he calling her?

She picked up the call and waited for him to speak.

"Good morning."

"Morning what do you want?" Gu Jin asked.

"Well, I am currently outside your house, can you open your window?" Long Yifan said softly.

Gu Jin narrowed her eyes and turned to look at the window again.

Sure enough, Long Yifan was standing outside with a big grin, waving at her.

She sighed.

"What are you doing here?"Long Yifan chuckled.

"I wanted to see you. Can you open the window?"

Gu Jin hesitated, then finally walked over and slid the window open.

"You’re acting like a stalker."

Long Yifan jumped inside smoothly, landing right in front of her.

"Not a stalker! Just a dedicated fiancé."

Gu Jin crossed her arms. "Fiancé? Who agreed to that?"

Long Yifan grinned. "Your parents did. Kinda."

Gu Jin rolled her eyes. She walked up to her bed and sat down in a cultivation state, ready to ignore Long Yifan.

She was willing to let him, because of how much he had helped her. Other than that she doesn’t have any feelings for him.

Long Yifan chuckled, then suddenly held out a small bag. "Here. I brought you something."

"Not interested." Gu Jin calmly said, but the lizard sitting nearby, suddenly glanced at the bag with a hint of greediness in its eyes.

It turned and tapped on Gu Jin’s thighs with a hopeful look in its eyes.

Long Yifan chuckled and said,

"Actually the juice and the spirit fruit is for the little guy here."

The little lizard’s eyes lit up. It quickly jumped onto Gu Jin’s lap and stared at the bag with excitement.

Gu Jin glanced at the lizard, then at Long Yifan. "You brought something for him?"

Long Yifan grinned. "Of course. If I can’t win over the master, I’ll start with the pet."

Gu Jin sighed but took the bag and opened it. Inside were fresh, juicy spirit fruits and a small bottle of spirit juice.

The moment she pulled one out, the lizard started wagging its tiny tail.

Long Yifan laughed. "Looks like he really wants it."

Gu Jin hesitated, then picked up a fruit and placed it in front of the lizard.

It immediately grabbed it with its little claws and started munching happily.

Long Yifan sat down on the floor, watching with a satisfied smile.

"See? I knew he’d love it."

Gu Jin looked at him.

"You’re wasting money on a lizard."

Long Yifan shrugged. "Nah. It’s an investment."

Gu Jin raised an eyebrow. "Investment?"

Long Yifan smirked.

"Yep. If he likes me, maybe he’ll put in a good word for me."

Gu Jin stared at him like he was an idiot. "You do know he can’t talk, right?"

Long Yifan patted the lizard’s head. "Doesn’t matter. Actions speak louder than words."

The lizard licked his finger and then turned back to its fruit.

Gu Jin sighed. "Do whatever you want."

She closed her eyes and continued cultivating while the lizard enjoyed its treat.

Long Yifan stayed quiet for a moment, watching her. He could tell she was serious about her training.

After a while, he stood up. "Alright, I’ll get going. Let your little friend enjoy his snack."

Gu Jin didn’t respond, but she heard him.

Long Yifan walked over to the window and was about to leave when he turned back.

"Jin."

Gu Jin opened one eye. "What?"

Long Yifan took out a rose and placed it on the desk,

"I am sorry for not accepting your proposal when I first met you. In fact, I liked you too. I was attracted to your ruby-like eyes, and the killing intent it hid."

Gu Jin was unimpressed and closed her eyes.

"I am sorry for being an assh*le before." Long Yifan continued.

Gu Jin didn’t even look over.

"The only thing that I ever enjoyed in my life was...was the time when you lived in my mansion. I even fantasized about you..."

"Leave." Gu Jin ordered, but her red ears gave her away.

Long Yifan suddenly understood. He just needed to apologize properly and never repeat the mistake he had committed.

Then maybe...maybe he and Gu Jin will end up together...

And...his sweetheart looks cold and acts coldly toward him, but she still feels shy hearing shameless talk.

"You can act cold all you want, but your ears are selling you out," he teased.

Gu Jin’s eyes snapped open, and she glared at him. "Shut up and leave."

Long Yifan held up his hands in surrender. "Alright, alright. I’m going."

He took one last look at her, then turned and jumped out the window.

Gu Jin let out a breath and shook her head. "Idiot."

The lizard finished its fruit and licked its tiny claws happily.

Then, it looked at Gu Jin and tilted its head as if asking, Do you like him?

Gu Jin flicked its forehead gently. "Don’t look at me like that."

The lizard let out a soft squeak and curled up beside her.

Gu Jin sighed. She couldn’t lie to herself.

When she first met Long Yifan, she really did like him. But after what happened, she had forced herself to bury those feelings.

Now, he was suddenly acting sweet, bringing gifts, apologizing, and even saying he liked her back.

But will she forgive Long Yifan?

Nope. Not before making him grovel for the next 8 years or a decade or maybe she will forgive him but don’t end up with him at all.

That was how she was.

For the next three days, Gu Jin’s life fell into a monotonous rhythm. She would cultivate, spend time with her family, transfer some healing energy to the little guy, and sleep.

Of course, Long Yifan would show his presence from time to time.

The second day he had brought her a flower bouquet, and some healthy snacks for the little lizard and flirt with her.

On the third day, just as Gu Jin finished her morning cultivation, a knock sounded on her window.

She already knew who it was.

Ignoring him, she calmly poured herself a cup of tea.

"Jin, come on~ Open the window," Long Yifan’s voice called sweetly.

Gu Jin sipped her tea. "Go away."

"But I brought you something special today."

"No thanks."

Long Yifan chuckled. "Alright then, I’ll just sit here and stare at you until you feel bad for ignoring me."

Gu Jin sighed and finally walked over, opening the window.

Long Yifan was leaning against the frame, looking ridiculously handsome with a playful smirk on his lips.

"Morning, beautiful," he greeted.

Gu Jin gave him a blank look. "Are you done?"

"Not yet." He suddenly held up a box. "Here. Specially made snacks for the prettiest girl I know."

Gu Jin didn’t take it. "I don’t eat random food."

Long Yifan leaned closer, his voice dropping to a soft, teasing tone. "But I made them myself. With lots of love."

Gu Jin raised an eyebrow. "Love?"

Long Yifan placed a hand on his chest dramatically. "Yes. Every ingredient was handpicked while I thought about you. Every stir of the spoon carried my devotion."

Gu Jin stared at him like he was crazy.

The lizard, however, sniffed the air and tapped on Gu Jin’s arm, clearly interested.

Long Yifan grinned. "See? Even your little buddy believes in my cooking skills."

Gu Jin sighed and took the box. She opened it and saw neatly arranged pastries inside, smelling surprisingly delicious.

Long Yifan watched her with anticipation. "Try one."

She hesitated, then picked up a small piece and took a bite.

It was... good. Too good.

But she refused to admit it.

"It’s decent," she said casually.

Long Yifan gasped. "Decent?!" He clutched his heart. "Jin, you wound me. I put my soul into these, and all I get is decent?"

Gu Jin ignored his drama and placed the box aside.

Long Yifan leaned in again, his voice low. "You know, I read somewhere that the way to a woman’s heart is through her stomach. So... am I getting closer?"

Gu Jin looked at him blankly. "No."

He chuckled. "Cold as ever. But that’s okay. I like a challenge."

He suddenly reached out and tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear.

Gu Jin froze for a second.

Long Yifan smirked. "You’re cute when you’re flustered."

She quickly slapped his hand away. "Don’t touch me."

He grinned. "Not yet, huh?"

Gu Jin glared at him.

Long Yifan laughed and stepped back. "Alright, alright. I’ll behave... for now."

He winked at her. Then suddenly he took out a card and gave it to Gu Jin,

"This card contains my apology for not being there with you in the past 4 years."

Gu Jin glanced at the card and almost laughed.

The card had a weird drawing on the front.