Chapter 31: I'm Not That Desperate

Song Lehan drove Ye Shuqing away and sat alone on the bed, staring out the window with lifeless eyes.

The door creaked open and Xu Jiangcuo came in.

He didn't say anything, but silently poured her a glass of water, pulled out a chair, picked up a knife, and peeled an apple.

"Xu Jiangcuo," Song Lehan said weakly, sounding very frail. "I won't bother you anymore."

As soon as Xu Jiangcuo stopped moving, the fruit peel slipped from the tip of the knife and fell into the trash can, and his brain went blank.

"What's wrong?" He came back to his senses and continued to peel the remaining fruit. "Didn't you say you would pursue me again? Are you giving up before you even win me over?"

Song Lehan had his back to him, and when he heard this answer, his tense back suddenly relaxed.

Sure enough, Xu Jiangcuo heard her conversation with Ye Shuqing.

If he hadn't heard it, this shouldn't be the answer now.

Xu Jiangcuo was still angry with Song Lehan. Even when she was hurt, even when she was at her most vulnerable, he would still say something tough. He would not be like he had just now, testing her with temptation and seduction.

Song Lehan lowered his head, feeling very conflicted.

Song Lehan couldn't bear to use his illness to deceive Xu Jiangcuo's heart.

But the arrow is on the string and must be shot.

Song Lehan gritted his teeth, made up his mind, and took the initiative to tell others about his scar.

"I'm sick and don't want to keep you any longer." Song Lehan turned around and looked at Xu Jiangcuo with tears in his eyes.

Xu Jiangcuo curled his lips and said unconcernedly, "I'm sick too, so this doesn't count as a delay."

"I'm not kidding you." Song Lehan walked up to Xu Jiangcuo, hooked his chin with his hand, and forced him to look at him.

"My depression has relapsed," she lowered her eyes, "you won't be able to bear it."

"What's so unbearable?" Xu Jiangcuo's eyes were heavy, and he moved forward. "If you're crazy, I'll go crazy with you. If you want treatment, I'll go with you. If you want to die—"

Xu Jiangcuo stood up, took Song Lehan's hand and squeezed it tightly, "I will accompany you too."

The straight gaze gave Song Lehan a strong sense of oppression.

She wasn't afraid, she just felt safe.

"I......"

"I'll accompany you."

The voice that fell was Xu Jiangcuo's promise to Song Lehan.

Song Lehan stared into Xu Jiangcuo's eyes, which were filled with nothing but seriousness. This was not a spur-of-the-moment comfort at all.

She knew he would do what he said.

But she really couldn't bear his sincerity.

Song Lehan's nose felt sore and tears welled up in her eyes.

She stretched out her arms and hugged Xu Jiangcuo tightly, tears streaming down her face.

"I'm sorry," she apologized softly.

Xu Jiangcuo shook his head, resting his chin on her forehead, "It's me, I'm sorry."

Although the two did not talk it out completely, they already knew what was going on.

All it takes is one chance to be together again.

Unexpectedly smooth.

But Song Lehan couldn't be happy.

She reported the current situation to Jiang Yue, who was very satisfied.

[When you go back and plan to confess your feelings to him, I'll arrange for the director to cooperate with you.]

Song Lehan: [You mean, you want me to confess my feelings to him in front of the camera?]

[certainly. ]

Song Lehan was a little unhappy. [Why do you want to do this? Do you want to completely destroy him?]

Jiang Yue: [Lele, you ask too many questions.]

Song Lehan suddenly chuckled and then threw his phone aside.

It was obvious that he just wanted to prevent Xu Jiangcuo from liking Ye Shuqing, so why did he go even further and try to ruin his future?

A soldier accepts a star's confession on a variety show, haha.

It is obvious that he doesn't want Xu Jiangcuo to continue staying in the army.

Song Lehan clenched her fists and pounded on the bed several times without knowing how hard to do it. Until the vibration of her cell phone interrupted her.

Jiang Yue: [It's your freedom to do it or not, but I hope you can consider the consequences.]

It sounds nice, but every word is a threat.

Song Lehan: [I will confess.]

After staying in the hospital for another day, Song Lehan returned to the base.

The island survival training still had three days to go, so Ye Shuqing and Jiang Yu regrouped to continue training. Only Xu Jiangcuo and Song Lehan remained at the base.

During these three days, Song Lehan took good care of his body.

But no matter where she is, Xu Jiangcuo's shadow will always be around her.

The night before the island field training ended, Song Lehan took Xu Jiangcuo to the open space outside the base. The two lay side by side, gazing at the starry night sky.

"Acuo, what do you most want to do after the training?" Song Lehan asked.

"Well...I want to study."

Song Lehan laughed out loud. She turned over and lay next to Xu Jiangcuo, smiling brightly.

"You're already this old, and you still want to take the postgraduate entrance exam?"

Xu Jiangcuo turned sideways, rested his head on his arm, and chuckled fondly, "It's not about this kind of study."

"I want to learn how to make rings, and make a pair of unique rings."

Song Lehan suddenly became shy and asked knowingly, "Why do you make a ring?"

"If you want, I can give it to you." Xu Jiangcuo said tactfully.

"I don't want the ugly one."

"So what kind do you want?"

Song Lehan thought about it seriously, and finally shook his head, "I don't know, but it definitely doesn't want to be ugly."

Xu Jiangcuo laughed again and couldn't help but pinch her cheek.

"Okay, I will make you the most beautiful ring."

Song Lehan lowered her eyes shyly, the smile between her eyebrows mixed with sadness.

"Xu Jiangcuo," her voice suddenly dropped, and she asked seriously, "Will we meet again in the future?"

Xu Jiangcuo didn't understand why she asked that. A flash of suspicion passed through his mind, but was suppressed by his excuse.

"Yes!" he answered affirmatively. "We will meet every day, morning, noon, and evening."

Song Lehan chuckled, sounding a little sad, "I hope so."

Xu Jiangcuo noticed something was wrong with her, put away his smile, pulled her up, and asked face to face: "What's wrong with you?"

Song Lehan lowered his head and said nothing.

"Are you afraid that we will separate again?" Xu Jiangcuo asked tentatively, but there was still no response from the other side.

He sighed softly, gently held Song Lehan in his arms, and coaxed her like a child, "Nothing can separate us again."

"I really don't care about your illness. If you're willing, I think we can get the marriage certificate after the show."

Song Lehan leaned her head on Xu Jiangcuo's shoulder and said in a muffled voice, "What if we get divorced after getting married?"

Xu Jiangcuo thought for a while, then chuckled, "I'm not that pessimistic."

Song Lehan hugged Xu Jiangcuo tightly with both hands, buried his head in his shoulders and took a deep breath.

"Xu Jiangcuo, don't be so nice to me."

I'm not worth it.

I really don't deserve it.

"What's wrong with you today?" Xu Jiangcuo rubbed Song Lehan's hair and comforted him softly: "I like to be good to you, and I am willing to be good to you."

"Song Lehan, you are very good, you deserve my kindness."

Song Lehan chuckled softly, "Actually, I've been lying to you all along."