Jiang Wanqing could smell the aroma of food as soon as she entered the door, mixed with the sweet scent of meat.
Meat in this era lacked advanced technology and grueling processing, retaining its natural and primal freshness. It was truly a rare treat to be able to eat a piece, and Hung Hing actually gave it all to Molly, showing how tempted he was.
"What are you doing standing outside? Come in."
Cheng Ran came home early today and prepared a meal for her. He had heard her footsteps for a while, but she didn't come in for a long time, so he had to go and open the door.
He changed into casual clothes, a simple white shirt and black pants, which made him look extremely stylish. Jiang Wanqing came back to her senses and smiled.
"Why are you back so early today?"
After his superiors learned that his leg had healed, they allowed him to return to his original post, with Liu Chang assisting him. Since he had been out of work for a while, he was catching up on the work he had missed. These past few days, he had been leaving early and returning late, and the two of them rarely even saw each other when they opened their eyes, which is why the accident happened.
He took her hand and led her inside, helping her put down her bag.
"I'm off tomorrow, so I came back early today to be with you."
He is becoming increasingly open about his changing feelings, and his interactions with her are becoming more and more natural.
"All right."
She opened her mouth, unsure how to respond to his directness and enthusiasm, and simply replied with a brief sentence.
Is something on your mind?
Cheng Ran noticed that her emotions were not as usual; the excitement deep in her eyes was suppressed by obvious concerns, and she seemed to want to say something but held back.
Jiang Wanqing raised an eyebrow and looked up, surprised that he had actually figured it out. To be honest, the excitement she felt after learning about the resumption of the college entrance examination gradually cooled down.
In her past life, when she discussed taking the college entrance exam with Yuan Zhong, she was harshly rejected and even had her confidence undermined. Although she was determined to take the exam in this life, Cheng Ran was, after all, her husband. What if he disagreed with her? If he obstructed her, he could easily disqualify her from even applying with just a single word...
Should she tell him? Or should she secretly finish the exam and then tell him the results?
With her mind a jumble of thoughts, she simply shook her head.
"It's nothing, I'm just tired from class."
She made up a random excuse; she'd suffered enough at the hands of men, so she'd rather be a little selfish.
Although she admitted that Cheng Ran and Yuan Zhong were different, they had only known each other for a few months. Without a deeper understanding, how could she dare to reveal her true colors?
Since she didn't say anything, he didn't ask any more questions, and just kept serving her soup and vegetables.
"If you're tired, just rest. It's not a big deal."
"Okay, I understand."
She thanked him for his kindness and lowered her head to eat. She, who was never greedy, was actually won over by a few pieces of meat. She had to admit that Cheng Ran's cooking skills were excellent. She deliberately changed the subject and praised his cooking skills.
"Commander Cheng, did you participate in the army's cooking competition? Your cooking skills are so good that I suspect even if you change careers in the future, you won't have to worry about supporting us."
"Thank you for your confidence. Whether you change careers or not, I can support you," he said with a smile.
"Then I'm relieved."
She seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, but then couldn't help but smile slightly, making the atmosphere between the two much more relaxed.
As she was finishing her meal, Jiang Wanqing wanted to go back to her room to sort out her thoughts and make plans for the next step, but he suddenly called her back.
"Wanqing, I have good news."
"Huh?" She paused, then asked, "What good news?"
He picked up a freshly printed newspaper from the side, folded it down to reveal the largest article.
"Look at this."
The above is none other than a print media report about the resumption of the college entrance examination.
She put down her chopsticks, tightened her grip, and forced a smile.
"I heard the radio report at school, but I didn't expect it to be printed so quickly."
"This shows how important this matter is; it's an excellent opportunity for most people."
He looked intently at her as he said this. Jiang Wanqing's eyes flickered. What did he mean by that?
She seemed to see affirmation and encouragement in his eyes, but then she worried that she was just imagining things. Just as she was about to brush it off, he suddenly grabbed her hand.
Are you interested?
"I?"
"Yes, I believe in you. There's nothing you can't do if you want to, and you've already proven that during this time."
Jiang Wanqing's heart skipped a beat. She hadn't expected Cheng Ran to say that. Just when she was hesitating about whether to tell him that she planned to take the college entrance examination, he actually brought it up and encouraged her to apply!
For a moment, she thought it was just her imagination. She even felt that even if she told her parents her thoughts, they would at most tell her to do what she could and be happy. But Cheng Ran said there was nothing she couldn't do.
"Cheng Ran, do you really understand me? What if I'm not as capable as you think..."
Before she could finish speaking, he shook his head and interrupted her: "Understanding a person isn't about the length of time it takes. I think I understand you well enough."
Was she moved? Absolutely. Jiang Wanqing's heart was pounding like a drum.
Her experiences with Yuan Zhong in her past life had already proven his words: understanding a person doesn't depend on time. Some people may spend decades together and still not truly understand each other's hearts, while others can see into the depths of one's soul in just one meeting...
Jiang Wanqing lowered her head slightly and closed her eyes: "I'm sorry, I kept it from you. Actually, I've been waiting for this opportunity. When I heard the broadcast today, no one knew how happy and excited I was. I had planned to apply from the very beginning, but... I'm sorry, I didn't mean to tell you."
As for the reason, she didn't want to say more. Whether it was an explanation or a sophistry, concealing it was concealing it. Compared to his frankness, she even felt a little ashamed.
She thought he would be somewhat disappointed, but to her surprise, he smiled and held her hand even tighter.
"Great, it seems I don't need to worry anymore."
"Worry?"
"Yes, you are capable of going much further. I was worried that I would hold you back and slow you down, but thankfully I didn't."
It's hard to believe that someone of Cheng Ran's status and position would say such a thing. His achievements are something that many people can't reach in a lifetime. How could he be a burden to her?
However, his eyes were incredibly sincere, revealing not a trace of deception.
Jiang Wanqing was unknowingly drawn into the vortex in his eyes...
She touched his face as if possessed. When she was first reborn, she never thought of marrying him, because there were a hundred ways to avoid Yuan Zhong. But unexpectedly, Jiang Xiu was also reborn and returned the marriage to Cheng Ran to her.
Could it be that in her past life, Heaven saw how much she suffered and sent Cheng Ran to her?
"Do you know that because of these few words you said, I might become your crony for life?"
She spoke half-jokingly, looking directly into his eyes. Cheng Ran covered her hand with his, revealing surprise.
"really?"
"We'll see...we'll see how you do." She tried to pull her hand away, but the heat of his palm burned her.
"Alright, you can test me!"
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