Chapter 38 The Childhood Betrothal of a Miao Girl (Part 8)

Jiang Yiqing vaguely agreed, feeling like she was taking advantage of her. Shui Mingsheng, upon learning that she wanted to…

Jiang Yiqing vaguely agreed, feeling as if she was taking advantage of her. Would Shui Mingsheng be sad to know that she was leaving?

Shui Mingsheng seemed to have thought of something and asked again, "Yi Qing, are you about to fill out your college application?"

Jiang Yiqing nodded and said, "I plan to study medicine."

"Angels in white?" Shui Mingsheng's eyes lit up: "I really look forward to seeing Yi Qing return after completing her studies."

Seeing Jiang Yiqing's skill at the Gu-fighting Tournament, Shui Mingsheng felt that Jiang Yiqing had the talent to be a doctor. However, having heard that studying medicine was very hard, she added, "But if Yiqing doesn't like it, she can come back anytime. The doors of Qingyu Tower are always open for you."

"I can't give up halfway," Jiang Yiqing said.

“It’s hard to find a job these days. Yiqing, you have the system, why suffer the hardships of life? With your intelligence, you can definitely become self-taught.” Shui Mingsheng looked at Jiang Yiqing, not daring to say more. Her selfish wish was not for Jiang Yiqing to leave, but she couldn’t stop her studies.

“But Yiqing has worked so hard to get to where she is today, she must give an explanation for all those years of hard work,” Jiang Yiqing said.

Shui Mingsheng found it strange; it was as if she wasn't talking about herself, but rather from the perspective of an observer.

"It seems that studying is more appealing than being a bandit's wife," Shui Mingsheng said, playfully flicking Jiang Yiqing's nose.

Jiang Yiqing was momentarily stunned by the intimate gesture. When she came to her senses, she looked at Shui Mingsheng with a serious expression.

Seeing Jiang Yiqing's somewhat confused expression, Shui Mingsheng quickly said, "I was just kidding. You should definitely go to university."

"Does Mingsheng really think that way?" Jiang Yiqing asked.

Shui Mingsheng's eyes showed no hesitation as he said, "Of course, Yiqing, I will fully support you at any stage of your life, including your studies."

But going to school means being away for five years, right? And it's not just that. According to Jiang Yiqing's research, if she goes to study medicine, she'll be away for even longer.

Jiang Yiqing couldn't understand it. Shui Mingsheng seemed to like her, but he also wanted to set her free. They had been separated for so long; it would be strange if they could get back together. However, Jiang Yiqing herself couldn't give up her studies.

Seemingly guessing what she was thinking, Shui Mingsheng smiled and said, "Yi Qing, are you thinking that if you go to school and leave me here alone, I will be very sad?"

Jiang Yiqing looked up at her cautiously and tacitly agreed.

As long as she goes to school, she and Shui Mingsheng will be in a long-distance relationship. Although they are not together yet, they are already starting to worry about this.

If they can't be together, it's not good for her to keep Shui Mingsheng hanging on, is it?

“That can’t stop Yiqing from pursuing the life she deserves,” Shui Mingsheng said. “Don’t think too much about it. At least we’re still together now, aren’t we? Cheer up.”

That evening, Jiang Yiqing made a video call to Jiang Xuerou and told her that everything was fine in Miao territory.

Jiang Xuerou was a little taken aback when she saw her daughter sitting in the room in a white dress, looking very elegant, like a noble lady from a painting. However, she was always easygoing and wondered if her daughter had really fallen in love with Shui Mingsheng. So, people in love can even change their personality.

"You'll be filling out college applications in a few days. Yiqing, you can stay in Miao territory until the end of summer vacation, but don't forget about the important matters."

"Mom, I haven't forgotten."

"So, where are you planning to apply, and what will you study? Have you decided yet?"

"I'll apply to the medical university in the province closest to Miao territory," Jiang Yiqing said. "I want to study traditional Chinese medicine."

"...Why do you suddenly want to study medicine?" Jiang Xuerou was very surprised. However, in her grandmother's generation, there were indeed people in the family who studied medicine, and they were even well-known doctors.

“...to be respected.” Jiang Yiqing said casually.

“Okay, you know I’ve always respected your decisions,” Jiang Xuerou said. “But you’ll have to be able to endure loneliness if you study medicine. With your free-spirited personality, how did you decide to study medicine?”

"It's okay, Mom, girls change a lot as they grow up." Jiang Yiqing said with a smile, feeling a little guilty.

"Is it convenient for you? How about I help you fill out the college application? I still have your estimated score results here, you should have no problem getting into medical school."

Jiang Yiqing said, "Okay, Mom, thank you for your help."

"Where's Mingsheng? He doesn't even come out to say a word to me." Noticing that Jiang Yiqing and Shui Mingsheng got along well, Jiang Xuerou also started to treat her differently. Perhaps they really would become in-laws.

"I'm here, Auntie." Shui Mingsheng was in the next room, not wanting to disturb the mother and daughter, but she had been listening to their conversation and came out when she heard this.

Jiang Xuerou looked at Shui Mingsheng and became more and more satisfied. This child was steady, capable, and his personality was also very suitable. He looked like someone who would take care of people. Yi Qing would definitely not suffer if she followed him.

“Mingsheng, Auntie has only one request for you: you must protect Yiqing, you know? There are so many rare and strange Gu insects in your Miao region, which are difficult for ordinary people to understand. Yiqing is sometimes exceptionally bold, so Auntie can't help but worry about her,” Jiang Xuerou said.

"Auntie, don't worry, I will never let anyone hurt Yiqing. Including myself," Shui Mingsheng said firmly.

Jiang Yiqing was so embarrassed by his confident demeanor that she turned her face away, while Jiang Xuerou was amused and put her mind at ease.

"Alright, alright, our daughter has grown up, so I, as her mother, won't nag anymore. You can handle the rest yourselves."

"Mom has entrusted you to me." After hanging up the phone, Shui Mingsheng looked at Jiang Yiqing with a hint of smugness.

“Mingsheng…” Jiang Yiqing decided to have a serious talk with her.

Seeing her calm expression, Shui Mingsheng stopped making a fuss and said, "...Okay. I'll listen to whatever you want to say."

"...At the Gu Battle Tournament, Elder Chilu said that you could become the chieftain if you got married. Mingsheng, what do you think?"

Of course, I want to marry you, but Shui Mingsheng, judging from her expression, felt that he couldn't be so direct.

"Don't worry, I will never force you," Shui Mingsheng said.

"But you want to be the chieftain, don't you? That's why you came to my mother." Jiang Yiqing really wanted to ask if Shui Mingsheng would marry anyone who needed him.

Shui Mingsheng said, "Yi Qing, even if you have to cooperate with me, it's just a formality. I won't stop you from living outside. It's okay if you don't like me. You can choose the person you love."

Jiang Yiqing felt a pang of sadness in her heart. She didn't know why. Did this mean that she had really fallen in love with the person in front of her?

"And what about you? Will you also choose someone you love?" Jiang Yiqing looked up and asked her.

"The one I love is you, Yi Qing." Shui Mingsheng gently kissed her forehead.

Jiang Yiqing's body stiffened, but she did not resist the kiss.

Shui Mingsheng was like a gentle, seductive net; once inside, one was unconsciously rendered unable to move, like a moth caught in a trap.

"I can't believe you're telling the truth," Jiang Yiqing said.

Everything was so wonderful. From the time they met until now, they had gone through hardships together. In this world, Jiang Yiqing had never felt so close to anyone.

Leaving Shui Mingsheng and going to study in an unfamiliar city was something I could never have imagined before meeting her.

"Yi Qing, I will always wait for you in Miao territory, until you willingly come into my arms." A dark glint flickered in Shui Mingsheng's eyes, a deep desire that could not be seen by others.

If Yi Qing chooses her, she will never give her a second chance. She is destined to be entangled with her for the rest of her life.

Jiang Yiqing's body trembled involuntarily, and her eyelashes blinked nervously.

Her heart was so moved by one person.