Chapter 355 - Love Should Be Well-Matched (2/2)

The credibility of their testimony was naturally compromised.

“So what should we do next?”

“I feel that we took the wrong path—” Bai Muchuan paused for a while. “I’m preparing to start investigating all over again from the 121 case in Xi City!”

That was the beginning of everything.

Many motives for committing crimes were actually hidden in the initial actions.

As for what happened consequently, it was entirely possible that they had been misled so as to cover up the truth…

“I support you.” Xiang Wan raised both her thumbs up to him. “Never give up at any time. I’ve only seen this spirit in you…”

“Stop with the flattering words!” Bai Muchuan casually said, “Every time you praise me, I’d wonder if it’s because you want me? Little Xiang Wan, are you harboring some evil thoughts about me again?”

The word ‘again’ brought up the ‘case’ last night.

Xiang Wan’s big eyes stared hard at him. “Bai Muchuan, get things clear… Who’s the one who harbored evil thoughts and who’s the one who behaved like a rogue?”

“You removed my pants, so you’re the one who had evil intentions first… As for me, well, at most it’s only excessive self-defense!”

“…!” Xiang Wan gasped at his shamelessness.

She tilted her head and thought for a moment. “So that means,” her eyes suddenly squinted, “if I don’t do something about this, I only have myself to blame?”

Bai Muchuan looked serious. “Heroine, don’t be rash!”

Pffft! He sounded so convincing.

Bai Muchuan’s behavior cracked Xiang Wan up. She looked up at the blue sky and puffed a sigh. Then she strolled to the edge of the mountain to look at the silvery world before her.

“Don’t get your hopes up that I’ll do anything strange! Hmph! The heroine has no interest in trickery or force…”

“What is my heroine interested in then?”

Bai Muchuan walked up to her and embraced her from behind.

The two of them faced the same snowy world together.

Xiang Wan did not reply.

After a short period of silence, Bai Muchuan suddenly asked a question. “Xiang Wan, do you intend to write novels all your life?”

Xiang Wan paused for a while. “Why did you ask me that?”

Bai Muchuan’s chin rested on her shoulder. “Writing online novels requires a lot of willpower. One year, two years, three years… if you continue to write for years, you’ll die young!”

“…” Die young?!

Couldn’t he had put it in a nicer way!?

Xiang Wan could not stop laughing. “I don’t know what else I can do. Writing novels is currently something I can do to earn a living. Although my income is unstable, I can still survive. Moreover… well, I do have a dream to write something that could resonate with others. So, I’m actually earning a living and working for my dream, isn’t it great?”

Xiang Wan said a lot of things.

Although she had said that to Bai Muchuan, yet it also felt like she was trying to strengthen her thoughts.

To keep on writing was indeed a challenge.

Bai Muchuan remained silent.

Xiang Wan looked at the distant scenery and stayed quiet for a moment.

“Why did you ask that so suddenly?”

“When we get back to the Capital, you can go back to school.”

“…” Xiang Wan’s heart skipped a beat.

“What I mean is, you can write and study at the same time.” Bai Muchuan embraced Xiang Wan tighter. “Complete the studies you have not finished. Start over again… If you’re interested, you can consider studying Criminal Psychology…”

Xiang Wan understood what he was trying to say.

She did not respond immediately.

Her body stiffened, and she remained quiet.

Next, she suddenly let out a chuckle.

“I don’t have the necessary qualifications, and my job is rather unstable. Did I… make you feel ashamed?”

Her question was sharp and straightforward.

This was Xiang Wan’s style of handling things.

She would prefer to talk things over openly.

“Nope,” replied Bai Muchuan swiftly, “I already know about your situation before we got together. If I do mind that, I wouldn’t have chosen you.”

His reply was honest and frank.

It actually made her feel warmth.

“But I heard that love should be well-matched, only then will it survive the test of time,” remarked Xiang Wan, “Did you feel that our relationship… might not last long?”

From love to marriage, there was a long way to go.

Both of them were more rational than most; their decisions would not be made due to impulsiveness.

Rational people also tend to plan or make preparations to avoid unpleasant events from happening in the future…

Three years, seven years, or 10 years down the road…

When the novelty wore off, the attraction of the hormones gradually dissipates due to the passing of time; what would they be relying on to spend their remaining lifetime together?

Xiang Wan was very clear that no matter what kind of promise was being made at this point in time, it would not hold any meaning—she was just being sensible.

However, she really hoped to hear Bai Muchuan tell her that no matter how she would look like, be it mediocre, worldly, or her beauty fading with age, he would still love her the same—this would be ideal.

“A relationship should be managed with care,” he said seriously. This was not some sweet talk.

This was the most serious heart-to-heart talk between them after taking their relationship a step further last night.

Based on a woman’s perceptiveness…

As well as the rational thinking of men…

Both of them were serious with each other.

Bai Muchuan continued, “Little Xiang Wan, we should keep our relationship going… As per what you said earlier, well-matched!”

Yes!

However being well-matched against each other was easier said than done!

Xiang Wan’s eyes were bright and sincere with a smile.

“I’m too far behind you. I’ve already lost to you at the very beginning!”

Bai Muchuan chuckled. “Nope—”