Zuko’s heart raced, and his ears buzzed, but he tried to contain his excitement. A smirk appeared at the corner of his mouth. Lina couldn’t bear to be away from him?

With a wholehearted grin and gleaming eyes, he felt satisfaction as if he had the whole world.

“Why are you laughing?” Lina blushed and stood up, ready to run away. But Zuko grabbed her and pulled her into his embrace without saying a word.

“I’m not laughing at anything. I’m just too happy.”

He whispered softly, “Silly goose, it’s only two weeks.”

“Two weeks… still too long.” Lina leaned against his chest.

Lina felt a sense of fear. She realized she was becoming increasingly attached to Zuko. Even a day without him made her anxious and uneasy, let alone two weeks.

“But Lina, this opportunity is rare. You should go and see it,” Zuko said, seriously holding her face.

He was delighted by her dependence but didn’t want her to lose herself for his sake.

“Every architecture student is expected to learn about Southeast Aciatic architecture. I think you shouldn’t miss this exchange.”

“Are you saying you can bear to be without me?” she asked.

“I can’t bear it,” he said in a deep voice. “But I can’t bear it even more if you lose yourself for me.

“Lina, a woman should have her own world, be independent, strive for self-improvement, and pursue what she loves. That’s what constitutes a complete life.”

Lina was stunned. Perhaps it was because she had been overly protected since childhood, or maybe it was because Jesse and Melissa had limited education and had never talked to her about such things. The best they could do was send her to this prestigious university to “broaden her horizons,” but they had no clear understanding of the world she would see.

world she desired to see was one where women were independent and confident

lips. She gently rubbed his face with her small hands,

saying makes so much sense! Where did you learn all this? Did a prison guard teach you these things while you

paused, managing to squeeze out an awkward

she referring to his strict and independent grandmother and mother? He had witnessed their collaboration and pursuit of greatness

then you should follow my advice!” He held her hand. “Two weeks will pass quickly, and I feel that many surprises

“Lina, you’re going to have an amazing

started filling out the online

mall in the development zone was constructed on barren land. It was still in the early stages of planning, and currently, only a large supermarket

freely enter the mall, there were few shops, offering nothing much to browse. Consequently, the sound of Gia’s high heels echoed loudly in

on the first floor and reached the elevator

“Ah!” Gia exclaimed.

almost splashed a bottle of

He gritted his

to bring Lina here? Did you lose her, you

reason, Gia felt a mix of

didn’t bring her!” Gia replied, her

man aggressively gripped her arm. “Don’t you want money anymore? Don’t you want to

Gia fell silent for a moment, unsure of

remnants of conscience and didn’t want to harm Lina too much. After all, everything she had now was

bear to deceive Lina and expose her to the danger of having acid thrown on her. At the last moment, Gia changed her mind and decided not to bring Lina

all of this to the man. Instead,

a beautiful gold bangle with jade at her place. It looked very valuable! She claimed her husband gave it to her, but I sensed there was more to it. So, I

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