Translator: Henyee Translations Editor: Henyee Translations
Ji Nuan held onto Mo Jingshenâs neck tightly and softly whispered, âLife is truly too unpredictable. There are too many things that, if we donât hold onto it today, weâll find it can no longer be seized tomorrow.â
The man pinched her cheek: âAt the very least, you wonât lose me.â
Ji Nuan did not reply.
In this world, there were too many unexpected forces at work. What she feared the most were the laws that always went against peopleâs expectations; the laws that went against what they hoped for.
Mo Jingshen could tell that, ever since Ji Nuan discovered the truth behind her birth, although she appeared unaffected, her heart was actually slightly troubled.
âTrust me. Regardless of how unpredictable life is, Iâll always be here.â
Ji Nuan nodded and buried her head deeper into his neck.
Mo Jingshen lowered his head and kissed her deeply.
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T University.
During class, Ji Nuan went to the bathroom.
Mo Jingshen had been in T City for more than half a month, and most of his work was over. In several days, he would be returning to Hai City. Although Ji Nuan was unwilling to part with him, she would be returning soon to Hai City as well. It wasnât right for her to keep delaying his work. After all, for her sake, Mo Jingshen had already maximized the volume of work he could undertake in T City and expanded the time he could spend here as much as possible.
Precisely because they were about to face separation once more, for the past two nights, Ji Nuan was almost squeezed dry by Mo Jingshen. It wouldnât be an exaggeration to say that she was being embraced to death.
Ling Feifei headed to the bathroom as well. When she saw Ji Nuan inside, she approached and made a token gesture of washing her hands. She pressed a little soap onto her hands and turned to look at the light blue turtleneck Ji Nuan was wearing. With a harmless smile, she said: âJi Nuan, could it be that youâre really friends with Feng Ling? Previously, the two of you have always been secretive in the dormitory. Recently, I havenât seen Feng Ling around, and you havenât been coming back to stay for more than half a month. Bai Wei and I have been missing both of you a lot.â
Ji Nuan glanced at her and unhurriedly raised her hands to the hand dryer. She said indifferently, âItâs not surprising that you are suspicious about my relationship with Feng Ling, but donât make up lies about missing us. Now that weâre not around, isnât there more space for you to place your luggage?â
âHow would I dare? Donât mention luggage; even when Iâve only casually tossed a shirt onto your beds, Bai Wei will nag at me. She insists that both of you havenât been staying recently, but the beds still belong to you. Although you and Feng Ling arenât at the dormitory, Bai Weiâs eyes are still watching me.â Ling Feifei rubbed her hands together and intentionally glanced at Ji Nuanâs shirt. âT City isnât as cold as Hai City. Why are you wearing a turtleneck shirt here, arenât you cold?â
Ji Nuan lifted her brows and mocked lightly: âWhat are you trying to ask about now?â
Toward a small character like Ling Feifei, she did not wish to waste any time beating around the bush. They would be taking separate paths soon. Why was this Ling Feifei always so unhappy with her? She kept looking for trouble when they stayed together, and even when they werenât staying together, she continued to look for trouble. Who knew which of Ji Nuanâs spikes had poked her that she found it itchy if she didnât scratch it. However, the moment she scratched it, she found it painful. She was utterly ridiculous.
Ling Feifei watched Ji Nuanâs typical unperturbed expression. Her exquisite and clear face was completely indifferent.
After washing her hands, Ling Feifei reached for a napkin. While wiping her hands, she said, âEarlier in the classroom, I saw that there was something red on your neck. Before I could get a clear look, it was blocked by your collar. Could it be that you were injured while living outside school? Let me see, is the wound serious?â
As she spoke, Ling Feifei suddenly raised her hand to tug on Ji Nuanâs collar.
Ji Nuan expressionless blocked her hand. At the same time, the edge of her lips turned up. The curve of her lips was indolent and elegant, causing one to feel cold. She appeared to be suppressing a chuckle as she spoke: âWhen did you learn to be concerned about me? You even noticed this small mark on my neck and intentionally followed me to the bathroom for a look?â
After hearing her words, Ling Feifeiâs smile also turned unkind: âJi Nuan, youâre indeed as guilty as a thief.â
Ji Nuan shoved her hands aside and casually neatened up her clothes. She turned and headed straight for the exit.
Ling Feifei was fuming mad and immediately followed her. Ji Nuan heard her footsteps but paid her no mind. As she walked, she casually patted the nonexistent dust off of her body.
âNo matter how hard you tried to conceal it, you were still discovered. You were looking for an opportunity to cozy up to someone powerful, werenât you? How is it, going behind President Moâs wifeâs back to sleep with her husband? You must be having a good time, arenât you?â Ling Feifei said while leaning closed to Ji Nuanâs ears. From her tone, it was evident that she was jealous but was trying to conceal it. âRecently, are you always with President Mo? Has he really taken a liking to you?â
When Ji Nuan caught on her words, she paused in her footsteps.
She turned back, glancing at Ling Feifei who appeared pleased that she had managed to catch onto Ji Nuanâs weakness.
Ji Nuan only glanced at her for a moment. She then sneered in disdain and continued heading for Professor Linâs class.
As they approached the classroom, Ji Nuan unhurriedly began saying, âSomeone like you who only believes in her own, foolish heart, and refuses to believe in her own eyes, is truly rare.â
Ling Feifei took significant steps to stand before Ji Nuan and fixed her eyes on her. She raised her voice in agitation: âYouâre really too hypocritical! That day at the sports hall, if it wasnât for me, would you have had the opportunity to become close to President Mo? Right now, Iâm asking as an involved party if you went behind my back to seduce President Mo! And you still dare to be so self-righteous?â
Seeing Ling Feifeiâs agitated expression, Ji Nuan raised her eyes and watched her indifferently: âWhat were you involved in?â
âThat day at the sports hall, you didnât even dare to take the initiative to speak to President Mo. If I hadnât mentioned that you were from Hai City, in this lifetime, you most likely wouldnât have had an opportunity to speak with him!â Ling Feifei glared at her. âAt the very least, I was someone who connected the two of you. This is how you thank me?â
Ji Nuan did her best to keep away her expression of looking at an idiot. She calmly watched her. âAnd so, if I really did sleep with him that night, what will you do about it?â
Ling Feifei opened her eyes wide; her expression was completely dumbstruck.
Hearing and guessing were one thing, but she never expected that Ji Nuan would actually admit to it so openly!
Ji Nuan did not pay her any more attention. She entered the class, and after sitting down, she kept the books on the table away.
Ling Feifei followed her in and sat by her side, suppressing her voice to warn her: âJi Nuan, President Mo is a married man! Youâre interfering as a third party! Do you still want to keep your face!â
Ji Nuan kept away the extra notes and books on the table. She then glanced at her: âAnd so, are you trying to convince me that you are very morally upright, or are you angry at yourself for being one step behind me? What is it? Do you feel that youâve managed to grab hold of my weakness? Are you going to try to threaten me?â