nycdaug Chapter 190 Silence
Chapter 190 Silence
"Lu Yan?" Fang Congyi's gentle voice drifted softly through the air like a gentle breeze. She tilted her head slightly, her clear eyes revealing a hint of anticipation and doubt. However, this affectionate call seemed to be swallowed up instantly by an invisible hand, as if it had been plunged into a bottomless abyss of darkness.
All around her was deadly silence, not a single sound in response to her cries. Where familiar footsteps or warm words should have come from, there was only a suffocating silence. As time passed, Fang Congyi's heart sank slowly with the silence. With every moment of waiting, her uneasiness grew.
Time slipped away slowly and relentlessly like the sands of an hourglass, each minute and each second seeming to stretch uncontrollably. All around was a deathly silence, so eerie that even the sound of the wind faded, as if the entire world were shrouded in a thick blanket of stillness.
She stood there alone, her eyes fixed on the motionless, unresponsive figure in front of her—Lu Yan. He stood there like a statue, devoid of any life, which filled her with a deep sense of fear and helplessness.
Fang Congyi's previously relaxed brow furrowed slightly, like a pebble dropped into a calm lake, creating ripples. A hint of doubt arose in his heart, like a bud breaking through the soil in spring, growing deep within him.
"Could it be... could it be that something has happened to Lu Yan?" As soon as this thought came to mind, it spread like wildfire. Then, with alarming speed, that hint of doubt transformed into deep worry, as if a heavy rock had weighed down his heart, making it difficult for him to breathe.
She parted her red lips, revealing her pearly teeth as she bit her tender lower lip. A hint of hesitation and conflict crossed her eyes. Time seemed to freeze at that moment, and the air around them grew heavy. After a brief yet prolonged hesitation, she took a deep breath, as if making up her mind, and then slowly exhaled.
At that moment, an invisible force surged from the depths of her heart, driving her to take a brave step forward. Trembling slightly, she raised her slender hand, as flawless and delicate as mutton-fat jade, her movements as gentle as a breeze across the lake, fearing to disturb the person before her.
Finally, that beautiful little hand gently landed on Lu Yan's broad, solid shoulder, like a feather gently falling. The moment it touched, she could feel the warmth emanating from his body passing through his clothes, causing her heart to beat faster involuntarily.
Then, she shook his shoulders a little harder, raising her voice and becoming more anxious.
"Lu Yan, what's wrong with you?"
"What's wrong with you? Is there something scary hiding around here?"
At this moment, Fang Congyi suddenly felt a strange feeling in his heart.
Although she knew with all her heart that the words that had just uttered from her cherry-like mouth would most likely pierce the most secret and vulnerable corner of Lu Yan's heart like a sharp dagger, forcibly digging out all the memories of the past that he had buried deep in his heart, even so, at this moment, the emotional state that Lu Yan's face displayed was still far beyond her imagination and expectations, and could even be said to be far below the level of a normal person.
Looking at the man before her, usually as calm as a mountain and as cool as ice, now so depressed and lonely, as if all his energy had been drained away, she couldn't help but stare wide-eyed, her face filled with disbelief. At the same time, an indescribable feeling of worry surged into her heart like a tide, quickly drowning her entire being.
You must know that Lu Yan has always been like this in normal times. He always gives people around him a special feeling - that is calmness and composure. No matter what situation he is in or what kind of changes he encounters, he can always maintain that composure, as if nothing in this world can really shake the calm lake deep in his heart. His face is often like a pool of deep water, without any ripples; his eyes always reveal a depth and determination that makes people unable to help but fall in love with him. Even when facing a stormy challenge or a sudden crisis, Lu Yan can deal with it calmly and without any panic. This trait of being calm in the face of adversity makes him stand out in the eyes of everyone, like a towering mountain, standing firm despite wind and rain.
But now, he seemed completely transformed, devoid of his former charm and energy. He looked listless, as if his soul had been drained away, lifeless. His once straight spine was slightly bent, as if it was under immense pressure and struggling to stand upright.
His eyes were dim, devoid of their former brilliance. Instead of resolve and confidence, they revealed a sense of confusion and helplessness. It was as if he had suddenly become lost in a thick fog, unable to find his way forward or see any glimmer of hope. Even the most familiar things seemed strange and distant to him, leaving him at a loss as to how to respond.
This stark contrast, like the contrast between the brightest stars and the deepest darkness in the night sky, seemed utterly incongruous and utterly unusual. It was like an invisible chasm looming before her, its presence impossible to ignore. And she, drawn in by it, was involuntarily swept into a tangle of thoughts. These thoughts flooded her mind like a tide, leaving her overwhelmed. She wondered if a mysterious force was manipulating everything; she wondered if she was the victim of an elaborate hoax; she even imagined all sorts of absurd scenarios and scenarios to explain this unusual phenomenon... In short, her mind wandered uncontrollably, becoming increasingly bewildered and elusive the more she thought.
Could it be that I accidentally touched the most vulnerable corner of his heart?
Or is there some other unknown reason that has led to his current appearance?
Fang Congyi frowned slightly, thinking to himself: "What on earth has caused Lu Yan to become like this now?"
His deep eyes stared at Lu Yan, trying to find a clue from the other's expression and actions.
Could it be that, as I guessed, it was simply because I was recalling an unforgettable experience from the past?
But what kind of past events could have such a huge influence to completely change a person into what he is now?