Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Luo Sang turned around and found that Nian Qingyun was so angry, he even seemed to have had a heart attack. She felt that Nian Qingyun had been terribly weak in front of Nian Junting, and that the latter had defeated him effortlessly. However, she was still uncomfortable.
âJunting, what if your grandparents on your fatherâs side donât want us to be together, either?â She felt that her heart was tired.
âWe can act first and report afterward.â Nian Junting thought for a moment and then said, âIâll be 30 next year. Being a dad would be nice. If we start trying this year, will we have a chubby boy next fall? Ah, what year is next according to the Chinese Zodiac[1]?â
The corners of Luo Sangâs mouth twitched slightly, as she felt that Nian Junting was thinking too far ahead. âI havenât even finished college yet,â she said. âAnd I need to take an internship.â
â...Youâre right.â Nian Junting glanced at her with regret and said, âThen weâll wait for two more years. Thatâs not bad though, as we can have some passionate days. You see, youâve been living an asexual life for over 20 years, and me for about 30 years. So once we start, we must do it frequently to nourish our bodies.â
Under his gaze, Luo Sang felt that her entire body was going to burst into flames. She hurriedly changed the topic. âI think Nian Xi isnât feeling so good. I should go find her.â
Hearing her mention that, Nian Junting wore a sullen look. âI didnât think that Ji Chuan would say it out loud just now. Iâm very disappointed in him. But, itâs almost one, so letâs have some lunch.â
Luo Sang contacted Nian Xi while having lunch. Learning that the latter had gone home, she ordered some food for takeout.
Nian Junting drove her to Nian Xiâs place. Seeing Luo Sang carrying the takeout, he smiled and said, âYou, as her future sister-in-law, are getting nicer and nicer. Luo, youâve done so much for me, and Iâll remember it all.â
Luo Sang blushed and said, âIâm not doing it for you. I do like Nian Xi.â
âSo thatâs what, âlove me, love my dogâ means.â Nian Junting nodded.
Luo Sang waved at him, then went upstairs, as she felt that she wasnât able to communicate with Nian Junting at the moment.
Nian Xi lived alone in a three-bedroom apartment. When Nian Xi opened the door, Luo Sang could see that her hair was disheveled, and her eyes were red. Obviously, she had been crying.
Luo Sang walked in and said, âHave some lunch.â The apartment was a little messy and seemed to have not been cleaned in a long time. Bowls of instant noodles were thrown in the trash, and all sorts of snacks were scattered on the couch.
âI have no appetite.â Nian Xi waved her hands, then threw herself onto the couch, picking up the snacks to ease her sadness.
Luo Sang was a little speechless. You have no appetite, yet youâre eating so many snacks, she thought.
At that moment, Nian Xiâs phone rang. The screen showed Ji Chuanâs name. As Nian Xi was gazing at the phoneâs screen, Luo Sang reached out and refused the call.
âSangsang...â
âDonât answer it.â Luo Sang sat beside her and said, âIf you ask me, Iâd say that you care too much about him. I donât know about your stories, but I think if he wants to stay in the army, he should have been frank with you and told you about it earlier. He should ask you if youâre willing to accept a long-distance marriage with him. Many army wives are only able to see their husbands a few times a year, but their marriages work. However, he never had a conversation with you about it or asked for your opinion, even though youâre his fiancee.â
âYeah, Iâve gotten through all these years. In fact, as long as he still loves me, Iâll accept a long-distance marriage. What made me sad is that he never really thinks about my position.â Nian Xi gave a bitter smile and said, âDo you think that he doesnât care so much about me anymore, because weâve been parted for too long?â
Luo Sang didnât know how to respond.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âBut,â Nian Xi continued, âHow can he not care about me? Iâm excellent. Iâm so pretty, so smart, and my family is so rich.â
Luo Sang still didnât know what to say. Nian Xiâs words sounded so familiar to her.
[1] The Chinese zodiac is a classification system that assigns an animal and its reputed attributes to each year in a repeating 12-year cycle.