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