Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Chuanbei Jing residenceâ¦
In the end, Jing Hanchuan watched a classic horror movie and saw some bloody scenes. Only then did he feel better and have a good nightâs sleep until daybreak.
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The next dayâ¦
When Song Fengwan woke up, it was already past ten in the morning. She was woken up by the sound of the window closing. She suddenly opened her eyes and saw a woman in her forties wearing cleaning clothes beside the window.
The fine raindrops falling on the window, accompanied by a cold breeze, made her wake up.
âMiss Song, youâre awake.â The woman smiled.
âThis isâ¦â Song Fengwan sized up the room. It was decorated in an ancient and luxurious style, and it wasnât a hotel at all.
âThe Jing residence. Third Master came with you yesterday. Heâs downstairs with Sixth Master.â The maid picked up her changed clothes to wash them and left the room.
Song Fengwan did remember that Fu Chen had come to pick her up yesterday, but she couldnât remember many things afterward. The strong alcohol had made everything blurry.
Fu Chen heard that Song Fengwan was awake. When he pushed the door open and entered, he saw her standing by the window in a daze. She didnât even notice him entering.
When Fu Chen walked in, she was startled. Before she turned around, someone was already close.
âWhy are you in a daze?â Fu Chen kissed the side of her face.
âNothing.â Song Fengwan couldnât remember what had happened last night, and her mind was spinning.
âThis place isâ¦â
âThe Jing residence.â
Song Fengwan felt a headache coming on. She wasnât familiar with Jing Hanchuan, but she went to his house when she was drunk. She had probably embarrassed herself a lot yesterday. At the thought of this, she felt ashamed.
âWhy did you bring me here?â
âItâs safest here,â Fu Chen said self-righteously. âAre you fine?â
âYeah.â
âLetâs go down.â
Fu Chen held her hand and walked downstairs.
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At this moment, Jing Hanchuan was playing with the kitten with the cat teaser.
The kitten kept flapping its paws, wanting to grab the cat teaser. Every time it missed, it was still very happy. Jing Hanchuanâs lips curled up into a smile. But when he saw two certain people, his smile gradually disappeared.
He raised his eyebrows slightly and watched the two of them coming down from the corner of his eye.
They finally know to go downstairs?
I told him to go upstairs to call her down for food, but he went up for more than an hour. What were the two of them doing up there? Do people have to talk love for so long in a relationship?
But Jing Hanchuan would only know the reason for this after falling in love.
Meow~?The kitten recognized Song Fengwan and called out to her before continuing to jump and grab at the cat teaser.
Song Fengwan felt a little embarrassed that she had slept in so late in someone elseâs house.
âIâll go prepare. Weâll be able to eat soon.â
âIâll help you.â Song Fengwan had just suggested this when Jing Hanchuanâs fingers paused. The cat bit the cat teaser and snatched it away.
âYouâre a guest. You should sit.â
Jing Hanchuan had long seen how ugly the tassel of Fu Chenâs prayer bead bracelet and his ragged scarf were. He felt that Song Fengwan might blow up his kitchen.
âI can help you,â Song Fengwan said very seriously and firmly.
âThereâs really no need.â Jing Hanchuan directly went to the kitchen.
âLetâs watch TV.â Fu Chen knew what Jing Hanchuan was afraid of, so he pulled Song Fengwan to sit down.
âItâs not very goodâ¦â Song Fengwan was still thinking about helping.
â¦
Song Fengwan had never been to the Jing residence before. This was her first time. It was completely different from what she had expected. It was retro and luxurious, having the decor style from the Republic of China era. On the wall not far away were old photos of a long-haired beauty with twin ponytails. Later, she had ear-length hair, and she was wearing a costume most of the time.
She was raising her long flowing sleeves and dressed up as a pretty and lively Chinese opera actress.
âShe is Hanchuanâs mother. She used to be a famous celebrity in the capital and the most famous Chinese opera actress.â
There was a photo of a woman hugging a child. It was already a color photo, and the woman had long curly hair. The resolution of the photo wasnât very high, but she was still extremely beautiful.
The eyes of the opera performers were all trained, so they were extremely lively. Jing Hanchuanâs eyebrows were similar to his motherâs and very beautiful.
âWhy arenât there any photos of his father?â There were only photos of his mother on the living room wall. Occasionally, there were a few photos of Jing Hanchuan when he was young.
âHis fatherâs face is too fierce. Itâs said that the photos of him can be used to exorcize ghosts. Itâs too scary to place one in the living room.â
Song Fengwan laughed out loud. âHow can it be so exaggerated? Look at how good-looking Sixth Master Jing is.â
âHis father is really impressive. Why do you think the Jing familyâs notorious reputation continues until now? Heâs the household protecting treasure of the Jing family.â
Song Fengwan shivered. âThen, where are they? Theyâre not at home?â
âTheyâre overseas visiting relatives. Theyâll probably have to travel around and wonât be back for a month or two.â
âThey threw him down just like that?â Song Fengwan pointed at the busy figure in the kitchen.
âHis father said that heâs an adult and not a child who needs his parents all the time. When he was eighteen, he wanted him to go out and start his own family, but his mother stopped him. Otherwise, he would have kicked him out long ago.â
It was said that children from poor families matured early, and it was the same for children who had no one to dote on them.
âItâs time to eat.â Jing Hanchuan invited the two of them to sit.
He had cooked a western-style meal today, and even the plates were special. The ivory white porcelain plates were outlined with delicate and intricate golden edges. On the table was a silver candlestick, and there were vine designs carved on the handles of the silver knives and forks. They were exquisite and elegant.
⦠Not to mention the dishes.
Only then did Song Fengwan feel that capable people lived well.
But when she thought of Fu Chenâs description of how fierce his father was and how he didnât care about him, she suddenly felt that perhaps he was forced to become like this. After all, if his parents didnât care about him, he had to take care of himself.
She suddenly felt sympathy for him.
Jing Hanchuan narrowed his eyes.?Why is she looking at me like this when weâre eating?
Itâs kind and caring.
Whatâs with this motherly gaze?
âI just made something casually. If it doesnât suit your tastes, Iâll prepare something else.â Jing Hanchuan tried his best to ignore Song Fengwanâs gaze.
âOkay.â Song Fengwan nodded and tried a piece of clam wrapped in cream. âItâs delicious.â
âEat more.â Jing Hanchuan had always been polite to her.
He looked at Fu Chen from the corner of his eye. âDo whatever you want. Anyway, you already treat our house like a hotel.â
âHotel?â Song Fengwan lowered her head and ate. These dishes were excellent in both taste and appearance. âThird Brother stays here often?â
âOccasionally.â Jing Hanchuanâs expression was calm. He held a knife and fork and elegantly cut the lamb chop on his plate. âI just didnât expect him to bring you here. Perhaps our house is more secluded than a hotel, and we donât charge money.â
Song Fengwan instantly blushed.
âIf you interact more with us, maybe youâll want to fall in love. Your family has only one heir for five generations. It canât end in your generation,â Fu Chen said matter-of-factly.
âSo, should I thank you?â
âWeâre friends. Thereâs no need to be so polite,â Fu Chen repliedâ¦
Jing Hanchuan gritted his teeth..?How shameless.