Chapter 1080: Chapter 615: Back on the Same Road as Before
Shen Qing’e’s mind was a tangled maze, but Jiang Ning didn’t care at all.
In the previous life, he used to guess what the girl was thinking, but the more he thought, the more he cared, the more mistakes he made.
In the end, it only made his heart more restless, even beginning to doubt himself.
In this lifetime, Jiang Ning couldn’t be bothered with any of that.
He put down his phone, and Xue Chuchu, holding a folded coat, walked over gently: “The clothes are dry.”
Even when alone with Jiang Ning, she remained cool and detached, as if facing a stranger.
Jiang Ning took the coat and put it on the sofa.
Chuchu brought it because, last time, after a quarrel with Tongtong, Tongtong deliberately left out a piece of clothing, and Jiang Ning just threw it to Chuchu.
To make Tongtong realize her status in the family.
That’s why today’s scene occurred.
After delivering the clothes, Xue Chuchu didn’t chat with Jiang Ning; she turned and left.
At that moment, Jiang Ning suddenly said: “Wait.”
Xue Chuchu’s delicate shoulders moved slightly, silently turning around.
Her clear, serene eyes quietly gazed, with a hint of doubt in their depths.
Jiang Ning looked directly into her eyes and explained sincerely: “I felt a bit guilty for not treating you to milk tea this afternoon.”
“It’s alright.” Xue Chuchu’s voice was very light.
From her demeanor alone, it seemed she truly didn’t mind.
Only deep in the unspoken corners of her heart, a subtle sadness arose; her once-best friend seemed farther away than ever.
She couldn’t help but recall the two aligned chairs at the doorway at noon—the orderly formation no longer had room for her.
Xue Chuchu didn’t feel jealous; she was happy for Tongtong. Tongtong finally found someone suitable for her, and her smile had become much more abundant than before.
This was good, Tongtong’s joy was Xue Chuchu’s genuine happiness.
As for her, she was always solitary, and even if ignored, it wouldn’t matter. She liked standing in forgotten corners, gazing at the bustling crowd from afar.
In a short moment, her thoughts whirled around endlessly.
Jiang Ning ignored her words and continued to explain: “The reason I didn’t take you was because we had planned to skip the second-class and go to a dessert shop.”
“So you definitely couldn’t go, right?”
Jiang Ning reached towards the plastic bag on the sofa and grabbed two round balls: “To make it up to you, take this to eat.”
With his movement, two fist-sized oranges appeared.
These were a special variety chosen by Shao Shuangshuang at Jiang Ning’s request, cultivated meticulously in a spirit field by the sun-drenched and water-flanked Hu Qi Mountain.
The entire Hu Qi Mountain had this sole orange tree, the only one in the entire world.
Oranges from the spirit field were extremely round, with a smooth skin, and the color was many times brighter than regular oranges. It seemed to have absorbed the essence of the sun, radiating warmth in the late November world.
Xue Chuchu stared somewhat blankly at the orange as a fresh fragrance wafted over, a natural citrus aroma that made her feel relaxed and happy.
She was dazed for a few seconds, as if someone had picked her up from the corner where she had been forgotten.
Jiang Ning’s eyes carried an apology and warmth: “Take it, don’t refuse again.”
“Okay.” She nodded forcefully, her slight disappointment melting like the warm sunshine of early spring, and the chill on her face dissolved along with it.
Her mouth curved slightly, forming a perfect arc, blossoming with a sweet brilliance, beautiful in a heart-stopping way.
Xue Chuchu didn’t refuse; she took the orange, feeling its smoothness with her hands, sensing Jiang Ning’s care.
After accepting the orange, Xue Chuchu smiled and exchanged a glance with Jiang Ning for a few seconds, her cheeks faintly flushed, but she said straightforwardly:
“Then I’ll go home now?”
Jiang Ning: “Okay, be safe.”
Xue Chuchu wanted to laugh. She pursed her lips, her soft voice brushing past Jiang Ning’s ear: “It’s very close; there’s no danger. But, I’ll be careful.”
Jiang Ning stood in the courtyard, watching her leave. In the past, Chuchu’s back was like a tranquil ink painting, out of place with worldly affairs.
Now, as he looked again, it was as graceful as always, yet with an added touch of earthly warmth.
Jiang Ning smiled slightly. Doesn’t this count as Tongtong hitting her with a stick and then him giving her a sweet date?
Yeah, hopefully, Tongtong will keep it up, not letting down his expectations.
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Ten minutes later.
Xue Yuantong went to find her good friend to play, discovering that Chuchu was at home eating an orange, and her eyes, sharp as always, immediately noticed the fruit’s flesh.
The cut flesh revealed a crystal-clear orange color, like a gem.
The juicy and tender pulp looked mouth-watering.
Relying on her strong self-control, Xue Chuchu reluctantly shared the last piece of orange with her good sister.
Xue Yuantong took the orange flesh, eagerly tasting it, the sweet and sour juice bursting in her mouth, truly fragrant and mouth-watering, leaving a lingering taste.
At the same time, it seemed as if there was another unique sensation emerging from the flesh, like a trickling clear spring, giving her a refreshing and nourishing feeling, soothing her whole being.
“So good!” Xue Yuantong was almost in tears.
“Chuchu, where did you get the orange? Did Jiang Ning give it to you?” Xue Yuantong inquired.
This couldn’t be hidden, so Xue Chuchu admitted openly.
“Oh, you Jiang Ning!” Xue Yuantong dashed away.
Leaving Chuchu in the room, she felt a headache for Jiang Ning but also an unspeakable joy.