1044 Perplexed and Smitten 104 (1/2)
Jin Qingyan stared blankly at the spot above, and the image of An Xiaoning smiling, as well as the sound of her voice, flashed through his mind. It was enough to motivate him and give him the endless power to pull through.
Gradually, Jin Qingyan stopped quivering and slipped into unconsciousness.
The initially-pleasant and sunny weather turned gloomy all of a sudden and it began raining cats and dogs.
Standing by the cave opening, Xiao Chenyang stared into the distance with a heavy heart.
Although centuries had already passed, his memory of the past was still fresh and clear.
He recalled the two of them acknowledging the same master when they were children and training together ever since they were young. They used to be the best of buddies and each other's closest kin.
Even though their master had disowned Jin Qingyan, he still held a special place in Xiao Chenyang's heart.
He recalled how pale and ghastly the terminally-ill Jin Qingyan had looked when he was talking to him back then.
Ever since his death, they'd been parted for centuries.
Due to the thunderstorm, the sky had already turned pitch dark.
Just as Xiao Chenyang was about to close the gate at the opening of the cave, a luminous ray of light caught his attention.
He lit up a candle and walked toward Jin Qingyan, only to see that the luminous ray was being emitted by the jade ring on his thumb.
Due to the pitch darkness, the patterned streaks on the jade ring could be seen clearly.
Xiao Chenyang took a closer look to see that there was a dragon imprinted on the ring.
He placed the candle onto the table and closed the gate.
He waited quietly for Jin Qingyan to come to.
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An Xiaoning stayed in the office for the entire day and only returned home at eight in the evening.
As soon as she entered the living room, she was greeted with the sight of her two huskies, Wang Cai and Fu Gui, sitting on the couch and watching television.
Indeed, the two dogs were sitting side by side and watching the television.
An Xiaoning put on her home slippers and stared at her dogs before glancing at the television. \”You two actually know how to watch television?\”
The huskies howled like wolves, seemingly responding to her.
\”You guys are becoming geniuses.\” An Xiaoning petted the gray female husky, Wang Cai. To her surprise, Fu Gui began to get jealous and stuck its head toward An Xiaoning, hinting for her to pet him too.
The heartwarming antic put a smile on An Xiaoning's face.
\”Young Madam, would you like to eat something? Feel free to tell me what you'd like to eat.\”
\”I'm not eating, just a cup of milk will do.\”
\”Okay.\”
She made her way upstairs, feeling sore and achy all over after sitting in the office for the entire day.
After An Xiaoning took a warm bath, Auntie Chen delivered the glass of milk to the door, after which she grabbed it and told the latter to get some rest.
She finished the warm milk, brushed her teeth, and put on a facial serum mask before finally going to bed.
Staring at the spot beside her, she began to feel like Jin Qingyan had been gone for a long time, although he had left only a while ago.
She had no idea what the situation was on his side since she could not contact him.
An Xiaoning gave Fang Erlan a call.
The latter did not pick up.
She tried to call her again but to no avail.
Just as she was about to call for the third time, Fang Erlan returned her call.
\”Sis Xiaoning, I just came out of the shower.\”
\”Since Xiao Chenyang is not around, has Yangyang assigned any bodyguards to you yet?\”
\”I told Sis Yangyang to instruct them to come in the day instead. Besides, I'm living right opposite Yan Ge and the security is tight within the estate too. I'll be alright.\”
\”I'm fine if you're okay with that arrangement. Try to avoid going out at night as much as possible.\”
\”I know. Sis, aren't you going to bed yet?\” Fang Erlan asked.