Translator: Zayn_ |
Jiang Zhihan was still his usual self. He looked calm and serious.
However, under the colorful fireworks, his face was not as sharp and appeared much gentler.
Song Qingyouâs eyes were like honey in his eyes.
The moment they looked at each other, Jiang Zhihan suddenly understood that love couldnât be hidden. Even if he covered his mouth, it would still show in his eyes.
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â Because he put a layer of shackles on himself.
He would transform into a cat from time to time, so he couldnât make any promises.
But now, Jiang Zhihan didnât want to care about the shackles anymore.
His body tensed up, and his right thumb rubbed his index finger uneasily.
After a moment of silence, Jiang Zhihan decided to take a step forward.
âDo you want to hold hands?â he asked Song Qingyou.
Song Qingyou was stunned. She didnât expect Jiang Zhihan to say that.
She really wanted to complain. This wasnât a crowded market, so how could she be afraid of getting lost? Moreover, what did holding hands mean? Could it be that Jiang Zhihan had gotten used to being lifted by his paws after he turned into a cat?
However, Song Qingyouâs desire to ridicule Jiang Zhihan disappeared when she looked up and saw his eyes.
The surface of the lake, which was originally calm, seemed to be churning at this moment, reflecting emotions of restlessness, tension and apprehension. Song Qingyou reached out her hand.
Jiang Zhihan quickly grabbed her hand with a little more force.
Song Qingyou wanted to tease him, so she couldnât help but use her fingertips to hook his palm.
Jiang Zhihan felt an itch in his heart. He subconsciously looked away and the tips of his ears started to turn red.
Seeing this, Song Qingyouâs desire to stir up trouble instantly gained the upper hand.
She caught him off guard and grabbed his wrist, pulling him down.
Jiang Zhihan was caught off guard as he bent down and almost bumped his nose into Song Qingyouâs face.
The latter stared at him with a half-smile, her eyes curved into crescents.
âDonât you have anything else to say to me? Jiang Zhihan?â
âI-â
âZhizhi?â
The fireworks had already finished.
The surroundings were silent.
Jiang Zhihan took a deep breath.
Then he heard himself say in a steady voice, âI like you.â
With the simple confession that followed, there was a bit of youthfulness that did not match his age.
Jiang Zhihan wasnât someone who would run away.
He looked at Song Qingyou with a burning gaze, as if he wanted to observe all her reactions.
Song Qingyou tightened her grip on his wrist.
âThen should we try dating?â
âAh?â
It was rare for Jiang Zhihan to be slow.
Do you want to try dating?â Song Qingyou repeated.
âYou-â
âI have a good impression of you.â Song Qingyou smiled and said frankly, âBut I donât know how much I like you.â
âSo, should we try dating?â
Jiang Zhihanâs brain was like a PC that had suddenly crashed. After the screen was filled with snowflakes, it was filled with the sound and image of fireworks.
Song Qingyou didnât expect his reaction to be so big.
This made her want to tease him, but she couldnât find the chance to do so.
She clenched her fist and brought it close to her mouth. She coughed lightly. âI thought that when you say you like someone, you mean you want to date them. Isnât that right?â
Jiang Zhihan didnât answer.
Instead, he pulled her into his arms.
The warm breath and the heartbeat that was close at hand made Song Qingyou stunned.
Then, she heard Jiang Zhihanâs deep voice in her ear, âIâm very happy today too.â
âYes.â
Song Qingyou responded softly. She listened to Jiang Zhihanâs fast heartbeat and didnât break free.
Buzz!
Buzz!
The vibration of a phone broke the silence.
Then, several voices came from downstairs.
âQingyou-â
âSister Qingyou-â
Obviously, Song Qingyou had been âmissingâ for too long and had been discovered by the people who were engrossed in the game and watching the fireworks.
Song Qingyou quickly broke free from his embrace and answered An Suiâs call. âQingyou, where are you now? Uncle is looking for you everywhere. He said that itâs too late now and asked if you want to go back and rest.â
âIâm in the castle. Iâll be out soon.â
Song Qingyou hung up and left.
After taking two steps, she suddenly stopped. She turned around and grabbed
Jiang Zhihanâs hand, âLetâs go out first.â
Jiang Zhihan stood still.
Then, a familiar golden light flashed, and Song Qingyouâs hand became empty.
In its place was the familiar tabby cat.
Song Qingyou picked up the coat on the ground and reached out to the cat.
Jiang Zhihan raised his paw and pointed at the coat, indicating for her to put it on.
A girl and a cat came out of the castle and immediately attracted everyoneâs attention.
An Sui looked back curiously. He was curious why Qingyou and Mr. Jiang went in together but didnât come out together.
Song Xingye also looked behind Song Qingyou. He seemed to be relieved because he didnât see anyone else, but in the blink of an eye, he saw his daughter wearing a suit jacket.
âDid Mr. Jiang lend you this jacket? Take it off first. If youâre cold, wear the one Dadâs wearing.â
Song Xingye said and was about to take off his coat.
âMr. Jiang has already left,â Song Qingyou stopped him. âI donât think I can return the coat. Letâs leave it at that.â
âLeft early?â An Suiâs head was full of question marks. Why didnât he see anyone walking towards the elevator?
âMaybe he had an urgent meeting.â Song Qingyou winked at him.
âOh, thatâs right. Mr. Jiang must be very busy.â
Jiang Xuyan looked at them and helped to change the topic. âSo Zhizhi is here.
Why didnât I see him just now?â
âBrother Jiang,â Song Qingyou said. âItâs not like you donât know. Zhizhi often runs out alone. I donât know where he hid before.â
The cruise ship is about to dock. We needed to find Zhizhi.â Jiang Xuyan smiled. âQingyou went in there just now to look for him, right?â
Song Qingyou nodded.
She wasnât stupid, so she knew that Jiang Xuyan saw that Song Xingyeâs expression wasnât right, so he gave her a legitimate excuse.
As expected, after hearing their conversation, Song Xingyeâs expression became much better.
I heard from Director An that the crew is on holiday tomorrow. Qingyou, if youâre not busy tomorrow, why donât you stay at my place today?â Song Xingye said, âIâve already arranged a room for you.â
Song Qingyou nodded in agreement.
The group of people parted ways at the dock.
As the host, Song Qingyou only followed Song Xingye back after seeing everyone off.
It was very quiet in the car along the way.
Song Xingye glanced at the cat his daughter was holding from time to time.
If he remembered correctly, the color of the catâs eyes was the same as Jiang Zhihanâs.
He remembered that he was in Jiang Zhihanâs private hospital when he woke up and that Qingyou seemed to be in close contact with him.
Song Xingye had mixed feelings, but he refrained from asking about their relationship.
It just so happened that Song Qingyou didnât really want to mention it.
After all, they had just started dating and had yet to meet their parents.
Only Jiang Zhihan vaguely sensed that Song Xingye didnât want Qingyou to interact with him.
Notes:
[1]: the ambiguity between them, since neither side has confessed their feelings yet