Chapter 556: 555: Luo Xiaolang, don’t you think you’re too unrestrained? (Updated)

Yin Qin ran into Luo Xiaolang.

Luo Xiaolang also saw Yin Qin.

They hadn’t seen each other for nearly half a month.

Suddenly, they seemed estranged… very estranged…

Yin Qin began to feel nervous in Luo Xiaolang’s presence.

He couldn’t find any words at that moment.

Yin Qin thought Luo Xiaolang wouldn’t say anything either, but unexpectedly, she broke the silence. “I returned Little Tiger,” she said.

Yin Qin was taken aback.

He was even more surprised by Luo Xiaolang’s move.

He tried to suppress his escalating heartbeat, acting indifferent, “Are you leaving to participate in a competition again?”

Didn’t she mention…

That she would take a break from competing to take care of her health?

Or was it…

That Joe merely saw Luo Xiaolang as so?

For Joe, competition remained the most important thing; as soon as Luo Xiaolang felt slightly better, he would want her to compete again.

“No, it’s something else,” Luo Xiaolang ambiguously responded to Yin Qin.

She still knew to keep some things to herself, regardless of whether the person was trustworthy or not, and Yin Qin truly didn’t deserve her trust.

“Don’t tell me you and Joe broke up!” Yin Qin blurted out.

He shocked himself with his own words.

He revealed his inner thoughts openly, without any ambiguity.

He stared intently at Luo Xiaolang.

Suppressing his excitement, he yearned to hear Luo Xiaolang say “Yes,” if only…

“No, Joe and I are going strong,” Luo Xiaolang denied.

Yin Qin laughed lightly.

A self-mocking laugh.

He sure was overthinking.

Joe treated Luo Xiaolang so well; she liked Joe, and they shared common interests. How could they break up so easily?

He said, “I thought Joe lost interest in you after the honeymoon phase.”

In a joking tone…

But Luo Xiaolang took him seriously.

She said, “Yin Qin, Joe is not like you.”

A sharp pain shot through Yin Qin’s heart.

Yes…

Joe was indeed not like him. Joe was a good man, whereas he was a jerk!

He laughed nonchalantly, masking his emotions well, “Then you returned Little Tiger because you don’t want him to come between you and Joe, right?”

Luo Xiaolang was about to refute…

But Yin Qin hastily added, “Hey, don’t worry, I get it. Everyone goes through the lovey-dovey stage, where they crave more alone time together.”

Luo Xiaolang felt she probably had nothing to explain.

She had no obligation to let Yin Qin know what she was doing.

So, she decided to remain silent.

Did her silence indicate her consent?

Yin Qin’s heart was aching intermittently.

The pain was so intense that he almost found it hard to breathe.

He felt like he was being brutally assaulted with each interaction with Luo Xiaolang.

He was unable to withstand such blows.

Yet, he still struggled to act nonchalant. “Tell me when you guys are getting married. I’ll certainly bring a big gift,” he said.

“I won’t invite you,” Luo Xiaolang curtly replied.

Yin Qin truly felt that every casual remark from Luo Xiaolang had the power to inflict excruciating pain on him.

He laughed lightly, only managing a “Oh.”

Luo Xiaolang didn’t seem to want to converse much with Yin Qin either.

Just when she intended to leave…

Yin Qin suddenly called her.

He had to admit…

Despite the reality that they could never be together, he still yearned to take a few more glimpses of her.

He said, “Xiaolang, have you seen the news?”

Luo Xiaolang was somewhat surprised, “What news?”

“About Ji Baixing,” Yin Qin said.

Luo Xiaolang seemed to ponder a bit and then nodded, “I saw.”

She saw it.

Ji Baixing was harshly criticized during this period.

Ji Baixing has been arrested, awaiting trial, and all the news outlets were exposing his infuriating actions.

Yin Qin said, “I arranged for those news to be written.”

Luo Xiaolang was a bit surprised.

In her mind, Yin Qin’s affection for Ji Baixing was boundless.

She was shocked that Ji Baixing was going to prison, she had thought that Yin Qin, being so fond of Ji Baixing, would choose to cover for him.

But now, thinking about it…

Perhaps he really was hurt.

Everything Ji Baixing had done had indeed disillusioned Yin Qin!

But, after all, that was their business.

She wasn’t really interested.

So, she simply responded with an indifferent “Oh.”

Yin Qin felt a bit upset.

Even a little praise would do…

If only Luo Xiaolang could say, “Ji Baixing deserved it.”

At least, that would signal to him that she was glad about what he had done.

Yet, she responded so calmly with a word that lacked any discernable emotion.

His ‘Oh’ was because he was so upset that he wanted to hide all his feelings.

Her ‘Oh’ was simply about not wanting to engage in pointless small talk with him.

He just laughed it off.

Continuing to force himself to laugh foolishly, “By the way, I just wanted to tell you, Ji Baixing is heading to jail. You don’t have to worry about Little Tiger staying at our place. You and Joe can enjoy your sweet time together and we’ll take care of the little third wheel. Feel free to pick him up whenever you miss him, there’s no need to worry about his… safety.”

Before he could finish speaking…

Luo Xiaolang’s phone rang.

She glanced at the incoming call and picked up, “Joe.”

The corners of her mouth turned upwards, forming a pleasant curve.

A glaring sign of happiness…

It was a feeling he could probably never retrieve in this lifetime.

He heard Luo Xiaolang say, “I’ll be home soon, just leaving Yin’s house.”

Yin Qin didn’t know what Joe had said.

All his attention was on Luo Xiaolang’s unintentional smile as she talked to Joe.

So, losing someone…

Could indeed happen so quickly, so completely…

Luo Xiaolang hung up.

Yin Qin asked, “Are you and Joe living together?”

At first, he just heard Song Zhizhi mention it…

Honestly, sometimes he felt Song Zhizhi did it deliberately to rile him up.

He thought Luo Xiaolang wouldn’t be so forthcoming…

He believed Luo Xiaolang would have her self-respect…

He thought Luo Xiaolang and Joe had just gotten together, so they wouldn’t move in together so soon, right?

“Yes,” Luo Xiaolang admitted, nodding.

Yin Qin’s heart suddenly takes a hit.

At the moment of the collision, it felt as if his mind went blank.

“Luo Xiaolang, aren’t you a bit too daring? Just a few days into the relationship and you’re already sleeping together? ”

“Didn’t you do the same?” Luo Xiaolang retorts.

Yin Qin is left speechless.

“On the day of our wedding that wasn’t, didn’t you move in with Ji Baixing too?”

“…” How can you compare that?

I never touched Ji Baixing until the end!

The words halted at his lips, then he swallowed them. “After all, we’re all adults.”

“Yes, we are.” Luo Xiaolang nods, surprisingly agreeing with him.

He’s disgusted by her sudden acknowledgement.

He earnestly wanted Luo Xiaolang to say, I’m not as wild as you, me and Joe are still pure…

But what good can being pure do?

Luo Xiaolang isn’t his anymore. Hasn’t been for some time.

“Then you should go home early, don’t make Joe wait too long. Men can be impatient too.” Yin Qin laughs, his laughter deliberately devilish.

Luo Xiaolang understands a lot now.

She knows exactly what Yin Qin is implying.

But her, who never lies, deliberately lets Yin Qin misunderstand on this matter.

She doesn’t know why she’s acting this way.

Perhaps it’s a kind of revenge.

Yin Qin casually began a relationship with Ji Baixing, while they were together for a long time, they only ever had sex once, and that was forced by her.

Luo Xiaolang, usually a very understanding person, still feels choked up about this.

She didn’t bother to argue with Yin Qin anymore.

She could tell, Yin Qin indeed wished for her and Joe to be together.

She really wanted to tell Yin Qin, even if he and Ji Baixin aren’t together anymore, she won’t cling onto him and there’s no need to deliberately probe into her relationship with Joe.

She clearly understands that Yin Qin doesn’t really like her.

And she isn’t someone who dwells on the past. If she decides to break up with Yin Qin, she never thinks of the possibility of them getting back together again.

Yin Qin doesn’t even need to be so obvious about it.

However, she couldn’t bring herself to tell Yin Qin this.

Anyway, she and Yin Qin won’t have much to do with each other in the future.

She walked away without looking back.

She got into her little car and drove off.

Yin Qin watched Luo Xiaolang fade into the distance.

The careless smile remained on his lips, freezing into place.

He really didn’t want Luo Xiaolang to leave.

He really didn’t want Luo Xiaolang to go to another man’s side.

He could even imagine Luo Xiaolang sleeping with Joe…

It was driving him absolutely crazy.

He wondered if Joe would be kind, whether he would be gentle to Luo Xiaolang.

Luo Xiaolang, the silly woman who only knows brute force.

Would he, perhaps teach her a lot of things…

So much that…

Luo Xiaolang now possesses a captivating allure from deep within.

He felt he couldn’t bear to think about it any longer.

He was afraid his heart would explode from the strain!

…

Luo Xiaolang drove home.

Compared to Yin Qin’s distress at the moment, Luo Xiaolang doesn’t have many feelings.

She doesn’t even think of him anymore.

She was only adjusting her own emotions. She is comfortable leaving the little tiger cub at Qin Keqin’s place. Even if something happens, she won’t be worried.

She needed to relax.

She parked the car in the garage, and went home.

She opened the front door.

Joe is sitting on her couch.

As she comes in, a smile warms his lips. “I was afraid you’d suddenly disappear off into my world.”

Luo Xiaolang always blushes at Joe’s unexpected confessions.

She really isn’t good at dealing with things like this.

Joe could feel it. So, every time after he says these words, he’ll say other things to keep her from being uncomfortable. “Why did you suddenly take the tiger cub to Yin Family?”

“I have something to do.” Luo Xiaolang says, “I can’t tell you yet.”

“Personal matters?”

“Very important personal matters.”

“Okay.” Joe smiles, “Since it’s inconvenient for you, I won’t ask anymore.”

Luo Xiaolang looks at Joe.

She’s really a bit mystified. Doesn’t he want to know?

“I just don’t want to make it hard for you.” Joe seems to read her mind at a glance.

Indeed, deciphering Luo Xiaolang’s thoughts isn’t difficult.

Everything is written on her face.

As long as you care, everything can be understood.

He continued, “The reason I’m with you is so you can be happy.”

“Joe, thank you.” Luo Xiaolang is truly moved.

She feels like Joe is incredibly good to her.

So good, that she can’t refuse anything from him.

“Silly girl. In a couple, there’s no need for thanks.” Joe pats Luo Xiaolang’s head, “I’ll go make dinner now.”

“I’ll help you.”

“Okay.”

They cook dinner together.

It’s not the first time.

Only, it’s the first time it’s just the two of them.

Previously, Wu Sao and the tiger cub were also present.

Now…it’s suddenly a couple’s world.

Luo Xiaolang still feels a bit of a flutter in her chest.

They cooked dinner together, ate together, then washed dishes together.

Afterwards, they played a few rounds of a game together.

They always dominated the others in the game, making them question their life.

“Not playing anymore?” Luo Xiaolang looks at Joe, who has suddenly exited the game.

“No more.” Joe says.

“Oh.” Luo Xiaolang also exited the game.

They both sat in the house like this.

The sky outside is already dark.

Outside Jin City, the night covers all.

Normally at this time, Joe will leave.

Actually…

They haven’t lived together yet.

Only when Luo Xiaolang was just discharged from the hospital did Joe sleep on her couch to take care of her. That was when Song Zhizhi saw them. Later, Luo Xiaolang declared she was fine and told Joe to go back. After all, sleeping on the couch is uncomfortable.

In response to her kindness, Joe merely offered a smile filled with meaning, accepted her offer and left every night.

Until… tonight.

Tonight seems a little different.

Luo Xiaolang notices Joe’s hand reaching out to take hers, gripping it tightly in his.