"Really? Then let's wait and see," Shi Xinxin said, not believing him.
Sheng Chenjin nodded, "Mmm, we definitely will."
Seeing Sheng Chenjin's earnest expression, Shi Xinxin found it amusing. However, she didn't intend to argue with him anymore.
Shi Xinxin decided that since they had both come this far, it was best to let things be at this moment.
Whatever happened next, she would let events unfold naturally. The outcome between her and Sheng Chenjin couldn't possibly be worse than their initial breakup.
With this thought, Shi Xinxin accepted everything from Sheng Chenjin.
After moving in, Sheng Chenjin was like a househusband. In the beginning, he would accompany Shi Xinxin to class. Later, at Shi Xinxin's insistence, Sheng Chenjin only picked her up after class, spending the rest of his time on his own.
Sheng Chenjin would handle some affairs for his domestic company in the morning, and in the afternoon, he would start doing housework, even going grocery shopping and trying to prepare dinner for Shi Xinxin.
This was a very happy thing for Shi Xinxin, who felt very pleased and even more so that Sheng Chenjin was truly a househusband.
Their days were quite ordinary, passing day after day, yet each day brought happiness and fulfillment to Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin. Perhaps for the two of them, this was enough.
Finally, Tang Tang couldn't help but call Shi Xinxin via video.
When the video connected, seeing Shi Xinxin's sweet demeanor, Tang Tang instantly seemed to understand something.
"I thought you'd be going through a lot during this time, but I didn't expect you to look so well-rounded. It seems Sheng Chenjin being by your side is truly a good medicine for you."
Tang Tang's teasing words made Shi Xinxin, who was immersed in happiness, smile even more broadly. "Really? Am I that obvious?"
Tang Tang nodded, "Very. You're glowing, looking so different. You've finally accepted Sheng Chenjin again."
Shi Xinxin said with some emotion, "Actually, I didn't plan to accept Sheng Chenjin again at first. I knew very well that the gap between Sheng Chenjin and me was too great, so I was always thinking about how to reject him and make him give up."
"And in the end? You couldn't bear it?" Tang Tang finished her sentence for her, "You still can't forget Sheng Chenjin, and you even love him more than yourself. You've done so many things that hurt yourself for him."
Being pointed out by Tang Tang, Shi Xinxin didn't know how to answer, so she chose silence.
Seeing Shi Xinxin's silence, Tang Tang could only sigh, "It seems you're destined to be completely under Sheng Chenjin's thumb for the rest of your life."
"Tang Tang, will you support my decision?" Shi Xinxin asked timidly, as Tang Tang was her best friend. If she couldn't get Tang Tang's blessing, Shi Xinxin would feel sad and upset.
"What can I say to you?" Tang Tang sounded a bit helpless. "Shi Xinxin, to be honest, I'm not very optimistic about you and Sheng Chenjin. But since you've made this choice, I can only support you. And I will bless you and Sheng Chenjin. I choose to stand by the option you've chosen."
Hearing Tang Tang's words, Shi Xinxin became very happy and excited.
If Tang Tang were in front of her right now, Shi Xinxin might have rushed to hug her.
"Tang Tang, you're too good. Thank you, Tang Tang. Thank you for always supporting me unconditionally," Shi Xinxin's tone was extremely excited.
Seeing her good friend so happy, Tang Tang also smiled, "After all, happiness is your own. If you feel happy, that's enough. Don't worry about how others see you or what they say about you."
Shi Xinxin nodded vigorously, agreeing with this sentiment. "I think so too. The reason I accepted Sheng Chenjin in the end was that this is my own happiness and pain. No matter what, I've resigned myself to it. Is there anything more painful than breaking up last time?"
Listening to Shi Xinxin's words, Tang Tang felt that her good friend had truly grown. She believed that this time Shi Xinxin and Sheng Chenjin would have a perfect ending. If not, Shi Xinxin wouldn't have been hurt so badly this time.
"Cherish your own happiness," Tang Tang said, then something came to mind, and she asked, "By the way, do you two have any further plans?"
Shi Xinxin understood the meaning of Tang Tang's question very well.
At this moment, Shi Xinxin blushed a little, looking embarrassed and stammering.
Tang Tang, who was always observant, now understood Shi Xinxin's meaning. "Have you put important life events on the agenda already?"
Only then did Shi Xinxin speak, "Actually, Sheng Chenjin mentioned it to me, but I refused. I think it's too soon. We still need time to adjust and breathe. So I plan to get engaged after returning to China, and we can talk about marriage later."
Tang Tang nodded, agreeing with Shi Xinxin's idea. "Indeed, you're doing the right thing. Don't be too impulsive, don't let happiness cloud your judgment."
"Don't worry, I'm still clear-headed and very sensible."
Talking with her best friend took almost the entire evening.
Sheng Chenjin had some objections. In his eyes, he had too little time with Shi Xinxin. In the mornings, Shi Xinxin attended class, and in the afternoons, she also attended class. They only had lunchtime and evening. That small amount of time always felt too precious to Sheng Chenjin, and Shi Xinxin spent so long chatting with Tang Tang.
However, Sheng Chenjin also knew how important Tang Tang was to Shi Xinxin, so no matter how many opinions he had, they had to take a backseat.
In a blur, a year passed very quickly. During this year, Sheng Chenjin would often return to China to handle company matters, but he would stay for at most a week. He spent more time in the United States accompanying Shi Xinxin during her advanced studies.
For Sheng Chenjin, this was the happiest and most fulfilling thing at the moment.
"Finally finished my advanced studies and can return home! Heaven knows how much I miss the food of my great motherland."
Shi Xinxin packed her suitcase while lamenting the delicious food of her homeland.