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Chapter 42 The girl's blush explains everything.

however--

next second.

The smoke and dust were dispersed by a gentle breeze.

Two figures reappeared, completely unharmed.

Everyone was initially stunned, then breathed a sigh of relief, feeling a surge of joy at their good fortune.

Qi Ji remained in the position of holding Bai Lili, his back to everyone, his white shirt only slightly dirty at the hem.

It was as if the earth-shattering attack just now was merely everyone's illusion.

Bai Lili, who was in his arms, was also safe and sound.

However, on the girl's face...

There's one more thing.

It was only then that everyone realized with surprise—

Why is Bai Lili wearing a mask of solitude?!

Although it's only half a sheet.

The half-white mask covered the girl's delicate chin and lips, revealing a pair of wide, misty eyes filled with shock and shyness.

"..."

An eerie silence fell over the scene.

Then, an endless curiosity surged forth uncontrollably!

At this moment, no one cared how Qi Ji had managed to save Bai Lili from the blood arrows that possessed the power to destroy the world.

After all, he is Saki!

Is there anything he can't do?

Just a moment ago, everyone was extremely worried...

But at this moment, everyone's minds were immediately filled with countless questions and a burning desire for gossip—

"Wow! Saki's mask... it can actually be separated?!"

"So, in other words, Saki-kun is now... showing half her face?!"

What does his face... actually look like?

I'm very curious!

"I want to see it! I want to see it! I want to see it!!!"

"Wait! Why is Bai Lili's face so red?!"

"Yeah! It's ridiculously red! Like a boiled shrimp!"

"Could it be... because I saw Saki's face after he took off his mask, and I was so captivated by his handsomeness that I blushed and my heart raced?!"

"Damn it... Saki's back is to us, so only Shirai Riri, who's being held in Saki's arms, can see his face!"

"Ahhh, I'm so envious! So jealous!"

"That's not fair! Let me see too!!!"

Just as everyone was itching to get around to Saki's front to satisfy their curiosity—

The next moment, Saki put the mask back on.

This caused a group of curious children to sigh in despair.

……

After rescuing Bai Lili, Qi Ji looked in the direction from which the blood arrow had come, and after confirming that there was no longer any threatening aura coming from that direction—

He then reached out, as if to retrieve his mask.

However, the moment her hand touched the edge of the mask, Bai Lili felt as if she had been electrocuted, and her body trembled slightly.

Then, almost unconsciously, he also raised his hand and placed it on it.

It seemed as if they didn't want Saki to take the mask away...

The girl's subconscious action startled both of them.

Sakaki: "?"

It wasn't until Qi Ji exerted a little force that Bai Lili seemed to suddenly wake up from some kind of daze.

"I'm so sorry!!"

The girl quickly released her hand as if she had been burned, and the blush on her face instantly spread from her cheeks to her neck.

I was so embarrassed I felt like dying, and I didn't understand what was wrong with me.

Do you really want to keep Saki's mask for yourself?!

What are you thinking, Bai Lili?!

Qi Ji simply assumed the other person was overly frightened, smiled, and didn't take it to heart.

He removed the mask from Bai Lili's face, his fingers inevitably brushing lightly across the girl's burning cheeks once more.

"Ugh..." Bai Lili trembled all over and let out a barely audible sob.

Saki put the lower half of the mask back on her face.

With a "click," it fit perfectly.

A pure white mask once again covered his entire handsome face.

The moment he put on the mask, Saki could clearly feel that the lie engraved on the mask, "to become the perfect self," was still in effect and had not been interrupted.

He breathed a slight sigh of relief at this.

Sure enough, removing only half of the mask did not stop the lie.

Otherwise, he would have to have a serious discussion with Miss Bai about how to compensate him for his losses.

To save Bai Lili, Qi Ji risked the possibility that his appearance might be slightly flawed.

It's like someone with a perfect 100-point appearance might have a chance of becoming 99.9991 points.

Although the impact was not significant, Saki was, after all, a perfectionist.

Fortunately, he won his gamble again.

Moreover, in just over half a month, his passive "lie" skill will be fully utilized.

At that time, the most handsome man in the entire anime will take off his mask and make a grand entrance!

Just thinking about it makes Saki almost unable to suppress a smile.

Having such a handsome face that even gods would feel inferior to, yet always wearing a mask—who understands the feeling of wearing fine clothes in the dark?

……

Qi Ji's act of removing his mask not only shocked everyone present, but also excited viewers in front of their screens, who flooded the screen with comments.

The number of bullet comments reached its highest point since the show started:

"Holy crap, holy crap, holy crap!! Could it be that it's happening today?!"

"Let me see!!!"

"Huh? Just taking off half the mask? That's not impossible!"

"Wait! Why aren't you showing a shot of Lao Ji's face?!"

"Close-up! We need a close-up!"

"Damn it! What do you mean by not showing us?!"

"Production team! If you don't show us Hajime's face soon, we're going to cause trouble!!!"

"Wait! Look at Bai Lili's expression!!"

"I get it! The girl's blush says it all! This is a subtle way of describing Lao Ji's good looks!"

"Holy crap, guys, this is amazing! Bai Lili seems to have a crush on Lao Ji!!"

"Who wouldn't be tempted by this!"

Su Shi: I have no objection.

"Wait! Bai Lili is wearing the mask that Lao Ji wore, doesn't that mean... indirect kissing?!"

"boom--!!!"

The moment the comments mentioned "indirect kissing," Bai Lili belatedly realized it.

Then, as if struck by lightning, the girl's little mind went completely blank!

From childhood, because of her "engagement," Bai Lili has always been very careful to avoid contact with men.

Among these so-called opposite sexes is her fiancé, "Su Shi," himself.

This is because the Qianmian family is a revered family with a thousand-year history and strict rules, emphasizing etiquette and boundaries above all else.

The elders in the family repeatedly warned:

Before the formal ceremony, any contact that goes beyond the necessary scope is frivolous and improper.

It would damage the reputation of the Bai family's daughter and make her future husband's family look down on her.

Therefore, this was the first time in Bai Lili's life that she had such "intimate" behavior with a boy.

Whether it was being held tightly in her arms or this "indirect kiss" that almost drove her crazy!

Moreover, it happened in full view of everyone!

The whole class is watching!!

Seeing Bai Lili looking completely dumbfounded in his arms, Qi Ji thought the girl had just been through a near-death experience and was terrified.

So he smiled, waved his hand in front of her, and teased her:

"Hey, Boss Bai, how's it going?"

I told you, since I've taken your money, I won't let you get hurt in any way.

Now, do you feel it was great value for money?

As Qi Ji's pleasant voice gradually rang in her ears, Bai Lili finally came back to her senses.

Upon hearing the words "great value for money," she nodded instinctively.

It's worth it.

It's definitely worth it...

Even just seeing half of Saki's face made her feel that the ticket price was worthwhile.

She would be willing to spend that kind of money, no matter how many times or how much.

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