LIGHTNOVELONLINE
Chapter 167
Gray Tail felt that if Zhou Ziyou was his wife, they wouldn't have to be apart, and no one would be able to take her away.
He wanted to be with her like this, sharing three meals a day, living a simple life, listening to her complaints, and hearing her happily read reader's reviews to him.
She would teach him how to read, she would praise him...
That warm feeling, he craved it so much.
He didn't know, that was what liking someone felt like.
He had never liked anyone before, he didn't understand, that feeling was liking someone.
Until the woman came back with a blush on her face, saying she had found a man.
Gray Tail stood outside in the rain for a long time, his heart almost cold, realizing his feelings for her...
Gray Tail was disgusted with himself to the extreme, he always did stupid things, from interfering in Shang Xi's affairs in the past to now not realizing his own feelings, watching Zhou Ziyou slowly move away from him, towards someone else.
Clearly...
Clearly, he met her first, clearly, he was so close to her, clearly, he understood her the best.
He knew what she liked to eat, what she didn't like to eat, what animals she liked, what animals she was afraid of, he knew about her occasional "madness," he knew about her cuteness.
He had seen her dressed up, and he had seen her countless times with no makeup, just waking up.
Clearly, he was the first...
Gray Tail's heart ached so much he could hardly breathe. The city of humans was big and bustling, crowded and lively, but he felt that none of it had anything to do with him, it never did, it never did.
For so many years, he had supported himself, felt too little warmth, that round woman... treated him so well, didn't care that he was clumsy, tolerated his silence, gave him a warm place to stay... He wanted to stay...
He wanted to stay there forever, by her side, never going anywhere else.
But, it was too late.
She had a partner now, he should leave on his own.
So, he stood in the rain, dragging his heavy feet, back to Zhou Ziyou's door, with a fingerprint lock that he could open, but he hesitated.
...
At this moment, he listened to Zhou Ziyou's angry questioning: "Don't want to be my sister, but want to be my wife?"
Gray Tail pursed his lips and nodded.
He admitted it.
He didn't want to be her little brother, he wanted... he wanted to be her partner.
The woman was indeed stunned, as if someone had pressed the pause button on her.
Gray Tail quickly glanced at her, then looked away, his ears turning red as he spoke, "I don't want to be your brother... I want to be your partner."
"..." Zhou Ziyou was stunned for ten seconds before finding her voice again, "What... what?"
She was extremely surprised, her eyes widened, pointing at herself, "Do you know I'm older than you? You're so young, don't think about it."
Being together, when she turned thirty-six, Gray Tail would only be thirty, Zhou Ziyou didn't want to be with someone younger, that was the reason, she wanted to age first, it's impossible!
She had never thought that Gray Tail harbored such thoughts towards her.
Pretty magical.
"Your standards are so high, what kind of pretty girl can't you find? What do you like about me? Oh, do you like me?" She incredulously raised her head, staring at Gray Tail.
Gray Tail's face turned red.
Under her intense gaze, he uncomfortably touched his nose and nodded.
"Huh?" Zhou Ziyou thought, what's wrong with this world.
"What do you like about me? Do you wolf people really like chubby girls?"
"You're not chubby." Gray Tail really didn't know what this woman was thinking. He thought Zhou Ziyou's figure was quite nice, with a cute plumpness, and her hands... felt good too, unlike him, as thin as a dry twig, rough to the touch.
"I don't know about them..." Gray Tail pursed his lips, feeling uneasy, "I... like you the way you are."
Zhou Ziyou, in all her years, had never been sincerely complimented on her figure.
She hesitated, "Well, thank you."
"So, if I succeed in this blind date, you'll leave?" Zhou Ziyou asked softly.
Gray Tail's expression softened, and he made a sound of agreement.
It wouldn't be appropriate for him to stay here any longer.
Zhou Ziyou didn't know what to do either. She had always treated Gray Tail like a little brother. Even if she started dating someone, she would be open about it. But now that she knew Gray Tail wasn't honest, how could she continue living with him? It didn't sit right with her either.
"Thank you, I've never had a man sincerely compliment my figure before." After hesitating for a moment, Zhou Ziyou said, "I don't have those kinds of feelings for you. I really see you as a little brother, sorry."
Gray Tail softly acknowledged, "I understand."
He wasn't as powerful as the Family Master, wealthy. Living alone, he had no demands in life, and wolves weren't interesting. It would be strange if Zhou Ziyou liked him.
Parting ways had always been sad.
Zhou Ziyou asked softly, "Do you have somewhere to go?"
Gray Tail made a sound of agreement.
"If you ever need anything, feel free to reach out to me."
Gray Tail left.
Zhou Ziyou entered the house, looking at the empty home, feeling a sense of emptiness in her heart.
Zhou Li sent a message, asking her to go watch a movie tomorrow. Zhou Ziyou slowly typed a response, "Okay."
The joy was gone.
But she told herself, separation was inevitable.
She would cherish her time with Zhou Li and live her own life.
Gray Tail was just passing through, he would find his companion too.
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Gray Tail actually had nowhere to go.
He didn't buy a human house, and before meeting the Family Master, he lived in a cave in the mountains.
He planned to rent a house near Zhou Ziyou, he couldn't bear to be too far from her.
He promised to protect her.
He still wanted to protect her... even though she probably didn't need it, after all, the human world was safe, fallen werewolves wouldn't come for decades.
It was past one in the morning, it had rained, and there was a chill in the city, the dim streetlights cast his shadow long, the ground damp. Gray Tail walked forward with his head down, his eyes moist several times.
Gradually, under the streetlight, a pair of wolf ears appeared in his shadow, then, the shadow had a tail added to it.
In a city full of pure humans, exposing ears and tails so brazenly undoubtedly puts oneself in danger. Over the years, he has been so vigilant to protect himself, but at this moment, he no longer wants to maintain that vigilance.
A figure leaped over the rooftop, and in the next second, that figure turned back and leaped onto the wall in front of Gray Tail.
"You brat, do you think this is a snow mountain?" A mature, smoky voice rang out.
Gray Tail raised his gaze, staring at him for a moment, and said lightly, "Uncle Knife Scar Face, long time no see."
Cang Ling jumped down, stood in front of him, and appraised this young werewolf. He smirked unkindly, "What's wrong? Did you get kicked out by that girl?"
"Did she chase you out?"
Gray Tail's eyes turned cold, pursing his lips, ignoring him and walking away.
"Hey, you brat, can't take a joke, huh?"
Cang Ling followed after him.
"Come on, tell me, what happened?"
Gray Tail didn't respond, staying silent.
"Tsk tsk tsk, Uncle was wrong, I won't joke with you anymore, okay?"
Still no response from Gray Tail, his handsome face cold and sharp.
Cang Ling sighed, feeling exasperated with these young werewolves.
He said, "I have an empty house nearby, want to come stay with me?"
Then, the young werewolf who had been walking forward with his head down suddenly stopped.
He fell silent for a moment, then said, "Lead the way."
Cang Ling couldn't help but chuckle, "You haven't changed at all, huh?"
Author's note: Cang Ling, what right do you have to laugh at someone losing their wife????