Chapter 27 (1/2)

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation  Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Jiang Chao noticed that “Xu Jing” had even appeared on the cover page of “Wind Manga”. She had an expressionless face and was wearing a plain uniform with a ponytail just like any other girl in reality. Who would have thought that a side character from the start would now capture his soul?

This chapter of “Pure Romance” did not let Jiang Chao down. This was because he noticed that the mangaka had reduced the main character’s scenes as well as “plain jane-s”, and carried on with the story through “Xu Jing’s” first person view instead. It seemed like the mangaka had noticed that the most interesting and eye-catching character in this manga was none other than “Xu Jing”.

Very soon, Jiang Chao saw Xu Jing’s house which appeared in the manga for the first time. He dropped his jaw, and stopped munching on his plate of noodles. He had never thought that Xu Jing’s family would be that poor!

At the same time, he also discovered that the mangaka named “Su Li” seemed to have great improvement in her drawing skills. After all, she managed to draw such a catchy background. With a single glance, the readers would understand that Xu Jing’s family was in a bad shape. It was like the mangaka had seen this miserable family with her own eyes in the manga world…

Jiang Chao knew the reason Xu Jing was so obsessed with studying at once. It seemed to be arise from her strong will to change her own fate. Her dream was to become a doctor to treat her father’s sickness. What was the sickness? The mangaka had never mentioned that, it was merely known to be a continuous chronic disease, the type that urges for continual expenses for recuperation.

Seeing how Xu Jing took care of her father in a swift and neat manner without showing any detest on her face, at that moment, he felt as if his heart was melted by goddess Xu Jing. After all, filial piety is a Chinese traditional virtue from ancient times. It was said that a person with a loving heart will surely leave a favorable impression towards the others. On the contrary, for someone who is unfilial to their parents, would anyone want to be friends with them?

Most importantly, Jiang Chao genuinely thought that the drawing skills and techniques of the mangaka were splendid. In fact, what Su Li had drawn were merely the moments Xu Jing took care of her bedridden father and her commendable act of feeding her father with medicine. But it was so exquisite that it had amplified the character “Xu Jing”, leaving affection to the readers and getting people to remember this scene deep in their hearts!

Readings “Pure Romance” up to now, Jiang Chao had never felt a touch from his heart when the mangaka drew the interactions between the male protagonist and the “plain-jane-s”. Sometimes, these characters were so awkward that they were like some marionettes controlled by the mangaka, which forcefully acted to give the readers what they wanted.

However, “Xu Jing” was drawn to life by the mangaka and seemed to have gotten her own soul. Her every acts and moves were out of her own will, while the mangaka was simply just a recorder. She did not force this character to perform any awkward acts. Thus the story was a smooth read for the readers. Yeah, it feels good this way.

Jiang Chao finally finished his plate of noodles and sausage. He held the magazine and climbed up the upper deck of his bunk bed. Then he laid down comfortably. At this moment, he felt that was the happiest thing in his life, for being able to read a manga that could reach the bottom of his heart, yet on a carefree weekend afternoon.

The following plots caused him to adore Xu Jing further. Due to poverty from youth, she was excellent at houseworks and had helped her mom in countless things. She also knew how to cook, albeit some simple dishes. For someone as poor as her, forget about the exotic food, having adequate foods and clothes was good enough.

What impressed Jiang Chao the most was that “Xu Jing” did not abandon her studies even at moments she had to cook for her family. With Su Li’s outbursting drawing skills, this scene had channelled positive energy to the readers, drawing more impressions and affections towards “Xu Jing”.