Ming Zhi Tian shook his head, and Lin Na looked out the window with longing. "When I was ten years old, I lost a strand of hair. Someone once asked me, 'My God, did you drop gold?'!"
Ming Zhi Tian asked curiously, "So what was your answer? Was it real gold?"
Lin Na nodded. "Yes, that strand of hair weighed 0.05 grams. He begged me to let him auction it, and I agreed."
Ming Zhi Tian chuckled. Lin Na asked, "What are you laughing at?"
Ming Zhi Tian said, "So how much did it sell for?"
Lin Na said confidently, "Two hundred million."
Ming Zhi Tian was stunned. "What? Two hundred million?"
Lin Na replied, "Euros."
"Euros?!" Ming Zhi Tian was shocked.
Lin Na said, "They said I was a Nordic goddess, worth that much."
Looking at Lin Na's long, straight, beautiful golden hair, and her natural beauty, Ming Zhi Tian couldn't help but say, "Can... can I touch it?"
Lin Na shyly lowered her head. "You can."
Ming Zhi Tian carefully raised his hand and gently stroked a few strands of her hair. He was a martial artist, and a little too much force would pull out a clump, which would be a loss.
Although her golden hair was indeed gold, it was just hair like anyone else's. It was even more supple and smooth, making one want to kiss its beauty.
Ming Zhi Tian slowly lowered his hand and said, "I'm sorry."
Lin Na didn't understand. "Why are you apologizing?"
Ming Zhi Tian said, "I have someone I love. I'm grateful for your affection."
Even though Lin Na had somewhat guessed it, hearing this news was like a bolt from the blue.
Lin Na grabbed his wrist and shook her head. "No, you're lying to me, aren't you? I don't believe it. Is this why you're rejecting me?"
Ming Zhi Tian's eyes were firm. "You are wonderful, I believe that. In the Swan Kingdom, and even in Hua Xia, no man could refuse a perfect woman who is also a goddess. I'm telling the truth. In my distant hometown, she is waiting for me."
Lin Na choked back a sob, suppressing the sadness from her disappointment. "Is she beautiful?"
Ming Zhi Tian said, "Beautiful."
Lin Na asked tentatively, "Compared to me?"
Ming Zhi Tian said without hesitation, "In my heart, she is irreplaceable."
Lin Na said, "I understand. I..."
Ming Zhi Tian stood up. "Lin Na, I've always considered you a friend. If there's nothing else, I'll be going now."
Lin Na said, "Wait."
"What?" Ming Zhi Tian turned back.
Lin Na gave a light laugh. "Am I... that repulsive to you?"
Ming Zhi Tian blinked, realizing she had misunderstood. "You've misunderstood. I don't find you repulsive, it's just... let's be friends."
Lin Na said, "I have only one request. If you agree, I will help you achieve the glory of light."
Ming Zhi Tian asked, "What request?"
Lin Na pursed her lips. "Kiss me."
Ming Zhi Tian thought it was some earth-shattering, heaven-moving request. "Ha... ha?"
Lin Na, thinking he hadn't heard clearly, repeated, "Kiss me."
Ming Zhi Tian was contemplating, but Lin Na stood up, ran to him, suddenly stood on tiptoe, and kissed him.
Ming Zhi Tian initially resisted, but slowly... he was conquered by the goddess before him.
Ultimately, reason triumphed over temptation. With a crisp "smack," their lips parted.
Lin Na smiled and said, "Ming Zhi Tian, I want you to remember, this is my first kiss. Alright, you can go back now. At ten o'clock tonight, same place, I'll give you the item."
Ming Zhi Tian wanted to say something else, but Lin Na waved him off. "I'm tired, you can go."
"Okay, don't rush... if you can't get it, you can do it tomorrow," Ming Zhi Tian said awkwardly.
Seeing Lin Na close the door, Ming Zhi Tian had no choice but to leave.
At this moment, Lin Na leaned against the door, tears streaming down her face.