Translator: Lonelytree
âI mean, look at those madams from the Jing Family. They arenât that young anymore. But theyâre still fusing over the smallest thing!â I said angrily.
âCertain people are wired differently, I guess, for example, look at Bai Rui. Sheâs a lot more well-informed in the ways of the world now. Nanxing, we wonât abandon Nanyangâs child. Once everything settles, weâll have Bai Rui bring her over, and weâll raise her together.â Auntie Lan told me.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
It turned out she had planned everything. I was impressed again. âAuntie Lan, you donât want to join the Jing Family, but you care so much about it.â
Auntie Lan straightened her back, she sighed. âI donât care about the Jing Family. Without any rules and teachings, the Jing Family is already rotten to the core. I donât have the strength to deal with it, and Jing De is not a good family head. I donât want my son to suffer from Jing Deâs burden. All I can do is to help those I can like Bai Rui, Jing Ni, and that girl.â
âBut for me, that is already more than enough,â I said softly.
Auntie Lan turned to look at me and said with a smile, âI also hope that youâd stay by Jing Tianâs side. I donât need to worry if I leave him with you.â
I stuck out my tongue. âAuntie Lan, you got it the other way round. More often, heâs the one taking care of me.â
Auntie Lan looked at me with a meaningful gaze. âNanxing, no matter what, do not place everything you have on a man. A man will always have a child in his heart regardless of his age. The child might appear at any moment. Itâs cute, but it will make them act rashly. At critical moments, we girls have to rely on ourselves.â
Auntie Lanâs words reminded me of my previous life. If someone had told me these things, perhaps my ending wouldnât be so sad. Auntie Lan was right. Experience cultivated a person.
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Jing Tian and I finally embarked on our journey. This was the first time I got to travel with Jing Tian in both of my lifetimes. I was indescribably happy. Even after a ten-hour plan, I was not tired. On the contrary, I was very excited.
Jing Tian was on a business trip, so he had many things to do. This meant that I was very free. My responsibility was to eat, drink, and relax. I had never felt so pampered. However, things often happened when we were most relaxed.
On the third night we were at Country L, our hotel was attacked by terrorists.
I was reading a book on Jing Tianâs bed while Jing Tian was writing a report on his desk. The beautiful silence was broken by the sound of gunshots.
Gao Da broke into the room, âMaster Qi, Nanxing, this is not bad! We need to retreat!â
I was confused as Jing Tian wrapped me up in his sheets and carried me out of the room.
Gao Da explained as we ran. âThe group of assailants is of unknown origin. Once they entered the hotel, they started shooting indiscriminately. There are countless casualties in the lobby. They appear to be looking for someone. They are searching floor by floor. They have a clear mercenary background. Their techniques are neat, and their marksmanship is also very accurate. We donât have enough manpower and weapons. Therefore, we have to leave this place.â
Jing Tian listened silently. Then he held my hand tightly, âNanxing, you better donât wander off.â
I nodded. I calculated internally. âJing Tian, does this have to do with us?â
Jing Tian was cautious. âNanxing, I donât know. But donât try to be a hero. You have to control your emotions. Do you understand?â
I nodded. I didnât dare give any guarantee. I always had a hard time controlling my emotions.
The corridor was full of people who were crying and screaming. They were running around like headless flies.
Gao Da led the way while Jing Tian and I followed closely behind, holding hands. Compared to the panicked crowd around us, the three of us stood out..