Chapter 280: Alone Time With Him (4)
Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
The two lanterns were burning from top to bottom, making them look like two balls of fire on the lake. Xie Jingxing was stunned and asked, âThese are the lanterns for worship. What are you doing?â
Usually, when one wanted to pay respects to the dead, they would burn the lantern. Since it was a joyful occasion, why would Shen Miao burn the lantern?
Shen Miao ignored Xie Jingxing and watched as the lantern gradually burned to the point where it was reduced to ashes.
After she was reborn, there were some things she couldnât change. For example, she couldnât bring Wanyu and Fu Ming back to life. Whether it was in her previous life or this life, she couldnât possibly see her children ever again.
A handkerchief was handed to Shen Miao. She looked up and Xie Jingxing said impatiently, âWhy are you crying again?â
Shen Miao touched her face. Unknowingly, she had started crying while she was in deep thought.
Seeing her take the handkerchief, Xie Jingxing said, âYouâre quite a trustworthy friend. If you have any difficulties in the future, you can look for me.â
This sudden remark stunned Shen Miao for a moment. She looked at Xie Jingxing. The side of the young manâs face became even more well-defined under the light. He leaned against the window and looked at Shen Miao, a complicated glint flashing across his eyes. He said casually, âI donât like to owe people favors. Since you didnât sell me out today, I wonât treat you badly. I see that youâve gotten into a lot of trouble. Perhaps if you need my help in the future, I can offer my hand.â
Shen Miao said, âThank you then, Young Marquis.â
Xie Jingxing smiled and suddenly turned to look at her. He said teasingly, âI can help, but donât fall in love with me.â
Shen Miao was so amused that she laughed out loud. She said, âYoung Marquis, youâre thinking too much.â
âIs that so?â Xie Jingxing walked over from the window and looked down at Shen Miao, who was sitting on the couch. He suddenly pulled off the hairpin on Shen Miaoâs head and looked at it thoughtfully. âThen why are you wearing the hairpin I gave you?â
He deliberately emphasized the word âIâ.
Shen Miao was at a loss for words. Just as she was about to say that the maid put it on for her, she heard Xie Jingxing continue, âBut donât worry. I wonât force you to marry me.â He smiled maliciously. âIâm not into a little girl.â
âI donât like you, and I wonât in the future. Donât worry, Young Marquis,â Shen Miao said sarcastically.
âThatâs good.â Xie Jingxing stared at her. The smile on his lips was still playful, but his dark eyes were filled with a warning and indifference. He said, âLittle girl, Iâm not a good person.â
Shen Miao did not say anything. If Xie Jingxing was not a good person, how could she be considered a good person? Perhaps she was one in her previous life, but in this life, she was going to be sinister and ruthless and had nothing to do with âgoodâ.
The boat floated quietly down the stream. Outside the window, it was snowing heavily. On the lake, there were snowflakes and resplendent lights. The sky was filled with colorful fireworks. The Jade Rabbit Festival this year did not seem to be a happy one, but it was still special nonetheless.
The young man in purple leaned against the window and looked out pensively for a long time. When he turned around, he realized that Shen Miao had already fallen asleep on the table.