CH 17

How could a long-distance young couple not “express their love” after finally seeing each other. Shen Ming looked apathetic and ascetic, but he certainly wasn’t, Jiang Nian knew, and his kiss technique was quite good.

He also had a good grasp on emotions very well; he kissed her forehead, held her cheeks, ran his fingers through her hair, and breathed just right- gentle and lingering. It made her heart beat even more than the movies and made her chest itch.

It was past five o’clock when Shen Ming returned and already seven o’clock when they left for dinner. It was completely dark outside.

Jiang Nian pouted her rosy lips and accompanied him. Although it really was heartache inducing to lose 5 million, her injured little heart was somewhat comforted by the beauty. If it wasn’t for her shy heroine status, she’d pounce him!(T/N: Lit.’fight back’ but it also had some…bedroom connotations)

But, with such an exciting scene, it would be a shame not to have an equally exciting quarrel. Or maybe a chase? It’s best to have heavy rain, then show their hearts while talking to each other, and finally embrace and kiss deeply, followed by something not suitable to describe…

But thinking of Shen Ming’s temper, she couldn’t get his deep “love” even if she talked harshly; it just wasn’t something Shen Ming could do. It would be difficult to get Shen Ming’s beastification.

Of course, the male lead was really restrained. She and he, a lonely man and woman, were in the same room and they became like that. He didn’t even unlock one of her buttons. At most, he gripped it tightly. Jiang Nian almost couldn’t bear it and wanted to ask if he was really a man.

This won’t work!

Jiang Nian thought of her still motionless heroine aura, then thought of the 5 million she lost. How can she properly connect their feelings?

Jiang Nian and Shen Ming had dinner outside and returned to the small apartment together. After eating, Shen Ming sent her back to the guest bedroom. Jiang Nian saw his integrity and couldn’t help but wonder if he was too much of a man, or if she was not enough of a woman?

She clenched her fists and head upstairs and made the bed. After taking a hot bath, she slept peacefully. At this time, Shen Ming was sitting in front of the computer in his office.

—

At noon the next day, Lin Xiaoyue finally arrived at school. When she saw Jiang Nian who was intact and walking normally, she smiled.

“I thought you wouldn’t be able to get up.”

Jiang Nian rolled her eyes and Lin Xiaoyue smiled and changed the subject, “Your Boss Shen is really brave enough to be willing to leave his home and start from scratch on his own. If it was me, I would have stayed at home until I died.”

“So this is probably the difference between a learning god and a learning scum.”

“Screw you!”

Jiang Nian wanted to say she still underestimated Boss Shen. Even if he left the Shen family, Boss Shen was Boss Shen. He had a house, a car, a company, and many followers. After two months of hard work, his company was operating brilliantly. All he needed was enough time to prove his worth.

She pouted and said, “Boss Shen is the legendary ‘even if you don’t work hard, you can go home and inherit hundreds of millions’. Why is there such a big gap between people?”

Lin Xiaoyue: “So you really have dogshit luck, how did Boss Shen like you?”

Jiang Nian seriously replied, “Of course, because I’m beautiful, lovely, smart, and intelligent, and filled with countless other advantages!”

“…Oh.” 

****

Jiang Nian entered her senior year of school, and her schoolwork was as busy as ever. Not much changed for her; the only difference was that she and Shen Ming had met more easily and more often than before. After all, it was near her school. Occasionally, she return to his apartment in the afternoon and wait for him to come back after work to have dinner.

However, Jiang Nian didn’t know how to cook. They either had to go out to eat or she would bring back takeout for Shen Ming. Their little couple life was easy and happy.

Occasionally, she received a call from Yao Shuqin. They became familiar after several conversations and Yao Shuqin invited Jiang Nian out for afternoon tea and shopping, nearly scaring the soul out of Jiang Nian.

This Mrs. Shen doesn’t want to make a deal with her, and even wants to be friends?

This is too bullying!

Jiang Nian went to the appointment angrily.

She needs to create more excitement to let Yao Shuqin know she is a cheesy woman who can easily be bought with ten million.

Mrs. Shen’s attitude was also quite interesting. The noble lady stubbornly said, “Don’t get me wrong, I just wanted to come out and be idle, and also ask about my son. You know Shen Ming’s temper: whenever I ask, he says ‘everything’s fine’ but, when I saw him a few days ago, he’d lost weight!”

This was true. Shen Ming as a man was equally strong and proud, and doesn’t allow himself to show the slightest weakness to others. However, having worked in Shen for so long, Shen Ming is already strong and capable enough. It isn’t too difficult to start a business alone.

“Mrs. Shen, don’t worry, Shen Ming is very good. It’s normal to be busy and tired at the beginning of your career.”

Yao Shuqin glared at Jiang Nian.

“You, as a girlfriend, don’t know how to care about him? Not even some soup to take care of his health?”

Jiang Nian blinked her eyes. Wasn’t it too much of an exaggeration? Obviously she hugged him and felt his muscles were more defined than before!

Anyway, Yao Shuqin didn’t let her mouth rest, causing her pain all the way. Jiang Nian listened and felt that Shen Ming had become a homeless little pity.

Yao Shuqin complained tragically, but her shopping ability didn’t drop at all. She walked for two or three hours without being winded while Jiang Nian was dog tired. Mrs. Shen shook her head and sighed, “Look at you- young people these days don’t know how to exercise. So young but you can’t even take two steps without needing to rest.

She was tired, watching Yao Shuqin buying and buying, and mourning her disappearing 5 million. Being hit so hard, she was exhausted physically and mentally!

****

Knowing she still had to go to the library with Lin Xiaoyue at night to check out materials, Jiang Nian felt even more tired. After she said goodbye to Mrs. Shen, she crawled back to school. She was still listless when Shen Ming’s call came.

Shen Ming called after his mother called him to complain about Jiang Nian’s physical fitness being too poor to take two steps, not learning from her, blah blah.

“There is something happening in the company today. I’ll pick you up a bit later?”

Since tomorrow was the weekend, Shen Ming promised to take her for a date and then let her stay over at night.

Jiang Nian agreed and said, “I’m going to the library, anyway. I should be just about done by time you arrive.”

Shen Ming laughed and asked, “Are you too tired after accompanying my mother? If so, you can say it directly. You can also refuse her if you’re busy.”

Jiang Nian felt that she wasn’t just tired; she was exhausted. After all, she used to be a rich young woman who could have everything arranged for her.

It’s the fault of this devil boyfriend!

But he was so handsome, she had no choice to forgive him. = =

Jiang Nian said seriously, “I really walked far and wide today- my feet are almost broken. You must compensate me!”

Shen Ming licked his lips.

“Okay, I’ll pick you up later.”

Hanging up the phone, Jiang Nian lay flat on the table and sighed quietly.

****

Xue Hao looked at Jiang Nian who was lying on the table. She was very beautiful. Her black eyes were bright and lovely while her ruddy cheeks and lips conveyed a slight bewilderment that made his heart beat.

The only person who could make Jiang Nian look like that with a phone call was him.

Xue Hao knew that he couldn’t compare with Shen Ming. Whether it was family, ability, or talent, he was inferior. But he didn’t lose to Shen Ming when it came to his feelings for Jiang Nian.

Xue Hao thought that, before going abroad, he wanted to say goodbye to the girl he really liked.