Chapter 72 Long Time No See

Jiang Wan walked into the house along the eaves, and as soon as she turned the corner, she bumped into Jiang Rongyue.

"Little...Little Aunt?" She was startled. "What are you doing standing outside all by yourself?"

Jiang Rongyue leaned against the doorpost, arms crossed, raised an eyebrow, and looked at Jiang Wan with a leisurely air. "That little boy just now... was he Luo Xuan?"

Luo Xuan's family and their family were neighbors. Jiang Wan's family all knew Luo Xuan, and Jiang Rongyue naturally knew him too, even if they weren't very close.

So, when Jiang Rongyue asked that question, Jiang Wan probably knew what she meant, but she still tried to play dumb and get away with it.

She turned around and pointed outside the door, "That Audi outside just now... wasn't that Luo Xuan's car?"

Jiang Rongyue chuckled, straightened up, and gazed out the door in the direction Jiang Wan was pointing. "That's Luo Xuan's car, that's true, but there are more than just Luo Xuan in it, aren't there?"

Jiang Wan pouted and scratched her forehead awkwardly.

The message has been made very clear: Jiang Rongyue just saw Zhou Chong. If she continues to play dumb, it would be Jiang Wan being ungrateful.

She truly lives up to her reputation as her aunt; she's incredibly difficult to deal with.

Jiang Wan didn't speak for a moment. Jiang Rongyue chuckled and flicked her forehead with her index finger. "You said you weren't in a relationship, but sharing an umbrella in the snow is so romantic."

"Really, no." Jiang Wan covered her forehead, her brows furrowed slightly, looking aggrieved. "Auntie, why would I lie to you? I really didn't have a puppy love."

"Who was that boy just now?" Jiang Rongyue chuckled. "I must say, he's quite handsome."

“Right? I think he’s handsome too, and my mom thinks so too.” Jiang Wan raised her eyebrows with a grin, and when she caught Jiang Rongyue’s teasing expression, she immediately explained, “His name is Zhou Chong, he’s my deskmate. I like him, but I’m not dating him.”

After saying that, she raised her right hand again and added, "My parents know about this, so you don't need to tell them."

Jiang Rongyue chuckled. "I didn't say I was going to tell your parents. But, my brother is surprisingly open-minded?"

“Of course, my dad really admires Zhou Chong.” Jiang Wan shrugged. “Besides, I’m turning eighteen soon, so it’s normal to have someone I like. I’ve already told them that I want to take the entrance exam for Tsinghua University with Zhou Chong, and then I’ll pursue him after I get to university.”

"Oh my, you're thinking that far ahead." Jiang Rongyue clicked her tongue twice, looking at Jiang Wan's confident expression. "You really like him that much?"

Now that she'd been seen, Jiang Wan had no reason to hide it anymore and openly admitted, "Yes, I like it very much."

A love that spans two generations.

“Young people, huh?” Jiang Rongyue shook her head and clicked her tongue twice. “However, I think there’s something going on between you two. The fact that she came to see you late on New Year’s Eve means she must be somewhat interested in you.”

"Really?" Jiang Wan's eyes lit up.

“Otherwise, why would he come all this way for no reason?” Jiang Rongyue said, pointing outside. “It’s still snowing outside.”

“But…” Jiang Wan lowered her eyes, her face showing a conflicted expression, “I was the one who asked him to come and set off fireworks together. Besides, it wasn’t snowing when he came. It only started snowing after the fireworks were set off. Not long after it started snowing, he said it was time to go home.”

"No matter who called whom, he still came, didn't he?" Jiang Rongyue silently rolled her eyes. "Haven't you heard the saying 'a woman pursuing a man is like piercing a thin veil'?"

"I've heard of it."

Jiang Wan had considered that the growing relationship between her and Zhou Chong during this period was probably not just the result of her efforts alone.

If Zhou Chong is unwilling, then nothing she does will make a difference.

So, perhaps Zhou Chong also has some feelings for her?

However, Jiang Wan's romantic experiences in both lifetimes were rather thin, and she even fell for the same person both times. Furthermore, her abnormal marital experience in her previous life offered absolutely no reference value.

During her arranged marriage with Zhou Chong in her previous life, Zhou Chong treated her very well. He would fulfill any request she made and take care of her in every little way.

But all of this stemmed from Zhou Chong's sense of responsibility. He fulfilled the agreement conscientiously without deviating in the slightest.

Liking someone can make you impulsive and give rise to possessiveness.

She knew that in her past life, Zhou Chong had no passion for her, and even in bed, she was the one who took the initiative.

How is Zhou Chong now different from his past self?

Perhaps the only difference is that there was no agreement binding them; everything was a natural and spontaneous attraction.

As for whether she could reach the point of liking him, she really couldn't say.

Jiang Wan feared that she was just being delusional.

Fortunately, the future is long, so she's not in a hurry.

Let the bullets fly a little longer, and let the feelings ferment a little longer.

Some things, like wine, get stronger the longer they ferment.

The moment the wine cellar was opened, the bullet hit the bullseye.

“However, I must remind you,” Jiang Rongyue said, her smile fading and her expression turning serious. “After the New Year, there are less than four months until the college entrance examination. You may like it, but you still need to figure out what’s most important right now, since you’re still young.”

"Of course, I know what I'm doing." Jiang Wan smiled and raised an eyebrow. "Auntie, let's not talk about me. When are you going to find me a husband?"

"Ugh, why bring up the one thing you don't want to talk about?" Jiang Rongyue slapped Jiang Wan's shoulder in annoyance.

"Haha, I really want a little uncle." Jiang Wan laughed and ran into the house. "Bring one back next Chinese New Year!"

"You think I can't handle you?" Jiang Rongyue caught up. "You just spout nonsense, don't you?"

Jiang Wan turned around and looked at her with a grin.

Actually, she didn't just blurt it out. She remembered that during her first winter break after starting university, Jiang Rongyue brought her boyfriend home for the Chinese New Year.

The following year, the two got married and had a pair of lovely twins.

At her wedding to Zhou Chong, her adorable twin cousins ​​were flower boys and girls.

Jiang Wan walked through the eaves and before entering the house, she looked back at the swirling snow outside the window.

A timely snowfall promises a bumper harvest; it seems some good things will indeed happen this year.

I hope she can have a share too.

-

The few days of the Lunar New Year holiday flew by.

Before we knew it, it was the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, the first day of school.

Although the winter vacation was short, it was enough for Jiang Wan to sleep in for a few days. Unexpectedly, she had to get up at six o'clock again, and Jiang Wan almost couldn't hear the alarm clock ringing.

Thanks to Ms. Shan Tong's insistence on pulling her along, she wasn't late on the first day of school.

After not seeing each other for more than ten days, the classmates had all changed a bit, and even this classroom seemed different.

Jiang Wan ran in as the bell rang, passing through a large crowd, and headed straight for that familiar seat.

She pulled out a chair, put down her schoolbag, and turned straight to the person next to her. "Long time no see."

It's only been four days since we last saw each other.

Zhou Chong turned his head and looked at Jiang Wan's curved eyebrows, but felt that she was right, "Long time no see."