980 Perplexed and Smitten 40 (1/2)
”I was the one who initiated it. Fortunately, she trusts me,” said No. 8, smiling widely from ear to ear.
An Xiaoning was genuinely happy for them. ”It's been hard on you guys and you've suffered a great ton. Support and be there for each other for the rest of your lives.”
Mo Li could not help but tear up.
It was indeed tough to find someone to rely on for a lifetime.
One would only understand that truth after they've experienced it themselves.
”I may not have known Yun Chen for long, but every single day that I've spent with him has been enjoyable. I'm very sure that this is how I want my life to be. I agreed without hesitation when he proposed to me.”
”What's important is that you're very clear about what you want.”
As soon as An Xiaoning finished speaking, No. 5 sighed and said, ”Ahh, the rest of us singletons are not as lucky as No. 8. No. 8, you must be good to Ms. Mo. Otherwise, we'll be waiting in line to take over your place and protect her.”
”It's not like Sis didn't give you the freedom to get a girlfriend. Stop being jealous of me,” No. 8 retorted.
No. 5 chuckled and said, ”Sis, you have no idea, No. 8 doesn't even return to the dormitory these past few days that we've been preparing for the driving test.”
No. 8 blushed and said, ”So what if I stayed with my girlfriend? Isn't it only normal for adults to do that?”
”Come here, everyone, have some cold drinks to cool you down. The weather is exceptionally sweltering these days,” said Shi Qingzhou, serving a few glasses of beverage on a tray. An Xiaoning grabbed a glass and took a few sips using a straw. She would often be in a great mood whenever she realizes that everything at home was in peace and harmony.
Yet, her happiness was often short-lived.
She stayed for dinner and engaged in a long and lively conversation with her family before driving back to Wei Ni Estate at past eight o'clock in the evening.
The sky had already turned dark.
It seemed like it was about to rain soon, for the air was hot and humid. The moment she drove through the entrance, An Xiaoning caught sight of a silhouette standing below the light in the backyard.
She parked her car on the spot and alighted before even parking it inside the garage.
”Didn't you say that it was too far for you to come and meet me the previous time I texted you? It's really surprising to see you here at this time.”
The man had his back facing An Xiaoning, who was leaning against the bonnet of her car. She did not seem to be interested in taking a look at his appearance.
”There's something I need your help with. I'll give you a handsome reward in return. Are you interested in helping me, Hua Jin?” he said aloofly in an alluring voice.
”What is it?” asked An Xiaoning, thinking to herself that it must be a tall order for him since he had to seek her help.
”There's an ancient coffin in V Nation. I want you to bring the corpse inside to the museum in A City.”
”A corpse? Does it belong to you?” An Xiaoning asked subconsciously.
”No. It belongs to a woman. The corpse has yet to decompose. Of course, it'd be more than easy for me to move it to a place nobody knows about, but I want her to see the light of day now. Follow my instructions and I'll grant you a wish.”
An Xiaoning nodded and asked, ”Am I allowed to ask for anything?”
”If you'd like to ask about my identity as well as the treasure map, you may save it.”
”I won't ask about you, who you are has nothing to do with me. I'm not interested in the treasure map either. I only want to know about me and His Highness' previous lifetime. Could you tell me about it?”
The man hesitated and remained silent for a moment. An Xiaoning asked, ”Are you not willing to tell me?”
”No,” answered the man. He was merely surprised that she would make such a request. He continued, ”That's already a matter of the past and you two have already reincarnated. What's the point of harping on about the past? Hua Jin, I really think you should seriously reconsider your request. I think it's better that you don't know about your previous lifetime.”