Chapter 871 - She Said That She Doesn’t Like Me Following Her Around and Staring at Her (2/2)

She turned to see Jiang Yuning staring into the basin. His fringe was wet, his lips were downturned and his eyes looked forlorn; he looked like a sad puppy.

Nian Xi quickly looked away. Her heart would melt into goo if she looked any longer.

Jiang Yuning looked at her sadly as she walked away. When Uncle Han saw him, he started walking towards him but watched him sadly walk to his own room.

He looked hurt. Uncle Han chased after him saying, “Mr. Jiang…”

Jiang Yuning laid down on his bed sadly and turned away from Uncle Han.

“What’s the matter, Mr. Jiang?”

“She said that she doesn’t like me following her around and staring at her,” Jiang Yuning said pitifully. He sounded like he was hurt by her words.

“Then you have to control yourself,” Uncle Han said.

Jiang Yuning paused to think before replying, “No, I can’t control myself.”

“…”

…

In the afternoon, Jiang Yuning didn’t emerge from his bedroom.

Nian Xi was bored and wandered around the laboratory by herself when she entered the back garden on accident. There were all sorts of trees and plants growing.

“These are planted by Mr. Jiang himself.” Uncle Han suddenly appeared behind her.

Nian Xi was surprised and nodded her head. “Impressive. I can’t plant anything.”

“Mr. Jiang’s favorite pastime is watching and tending to these plants when he’s not researching.” Uncle Han smiled. “He doesn’t have many friends, and his family is devoted to research as well. His life is dry and boring other than his work.”

Nian Xi felt bad when she heard that.

“The psychiatrist said the reason he doesn’t enjoy talking is because of the lack of company since he was young.” Uncle Han sighed. “He said that writing is not tiring and is a coping mechanism he uses to escape his loneliness. Officer Nian, I know his way of life disturbs you, but he just wants a friend.”