Chapter 208: Kindness is Taken for granted
When I accompanied my grandmother back to the villa, Jiang Yichen had also arrived home. I briefly reported to him my grandmother's current physical condition, and Jiang Yichen's idea coincided with mine: if my grandmother was willing to do rehabilitation, then we should arrange it appropriately; if she didn't want to, we didn't have to force her.
Then, I carefully mentioned the encounter with Lin Nan in the hospital and my grandmother introducing me as her granddaughter-in-law, worried that this would cause Lin Nan to misunderstand. I tentatively asked Jiang Yichen: "Do you want you to explain it to him to avoid unnecessary misunderstandings?"
Jiang Yichen was stunned for a moment after hearing this, and then said in a cold tone: "This is my business, you don't have to worry about it."
I curled my lips and muttered to myself, "I don't want to care about it, but I'm afraid that you two will misunderstand my kindness and take it for granted."
In the evening, I was going to rest in the study as usual. Just as I opened the door and before I had time to lock it, Jiang Yichen walked in. He looked at me with a look of unquestionable firmness in his eyes.
"If we sleep in separate rooms like this, grandma will worry about our relationship." Jiang Yichen said with a barely perceptible tenderness in his tone.
I was slightly stunned, and then I understood what he meant. But I didn't compromise immediately, and took the opportunity to put forward my own request: "Then you have to let me go to work normally, otherwise I won't go back to the bedroom."
Jiang Yichen's face darkened instantly. He looked at me with a hint of displeasure in his eyes: "Are you threatening me with this?"
I shook my head slightly and tried to explain: "No, I just hope you can understand that my work is also important to me. I don't want my career development to be affected by our relationship."
Although I felt guilty inside, I still refused to give in and pretended to be tough. Jiang Yichen suddenly stared at me quietly, his eyes were deep and complicated, making me feel uncomfortable.
I couldn't help but break the silence: "Why are you looking at me like that?"
Jiang Yichen sighed softly, with a hint of helplessness in his tone: "Why can't you say a few nice words to coax me? Men are actually very easy to coax. It's a pity that you have never been nice to me."
I was stunned for a moment. I didn't expect him to say that.
Thinking back carefully, it is true that since we have been together, I rarely seem to be in a good mood with him, and I am always a little defensive and distant.
But it's not because I don't care about him, but because I'm used to protecting myself in this way.
I lowered my head and said with some guilt: "I...I didn't mean it. Maybe I'm just not very good at expressing myself."
Jiang Yichen came over and gently took my hand, his eyes gentle but firm: "I know you didn't mean it, but I hope we can be more honest with each other in the future. If you are unhappy, just say it directly, don't always hide it in your heart. I will also try to do better and let you feel my love and care."
I looked at his sincere eyes, and a warm feeling surged in my heart. I nodded and decided to let go of my defenses and try to accept and trust him. Because I knew that only in this way could our relationship last.
"I'll go out first. You should have a good rest!" Seeing that I didn't quite understand, Jiang Yichen sighed helplessly and left in a hurry.
Jiang Yichen's words were like a stone thrown into my calm lake, which made me restless for a long time. After he left, I was still stunned, chewing on his words again and again, trying to understand the deep meaning of them.
After much hesitation, I picked up my phone and called Chen Yan. On the other end of the phone, Chen Yan was applying a facial mask and her voice was unclear, but when she heard my question, she immediately became energetic and helped me recall how she had treated Jiang Yichen's various "evil deeds" in the past.
"Do you remember that time when you lost your temper with him because of work? And that time when you clearly knew he didn't like spicy food, but you still ordered the spiciest hotpot..." Chen Yan kept reminiscing and complaining. I felt that I was going too far and quickly stopped him.
"Okay, okay, stop talking. Isn't it enough that I know I was wrong?" I interrupted her somewhat awkwardly.
Chen Yan paused for a moment, then asked cautiously: "Are you really going to remarry Jiang Yichen?"
My expression darkened, and I sighed and said, "How is that possible? Jiang Yichen and Lin Nan are getting married."
Chen Yan was silent for a while after hearing this, and then advised me: "Since you are not remarrying, don't think too much. It's better to plan more for your future. You are so outstanding, you will definitely meet someone better."
I nodded, thinking that what Chen Yan said made sense.
In fact, I can't always be immersed in the shadow of the past, but must face the future bravely.
Although Jiang Yichen was once a very important person in my life, now we both have our own paths to go.
I will try my best to let go of the past and embrace a new life.
The next morning, the sun shone through the gaps in the curtains into the restaurant. Jiang Yichen was having breakfast with his grandmother. The atmosphere was warm and peaceful. I walked over slowly and sat down next to Jiang Yichen. I decided to take advantage of my grandmother's presence to put forward my idea again.
"Jiang Yichen, I want to continue working and going to school." I looked at him with a firm tone.
Jiang Yichen frowned slightly, as if he was puzzled by my persistence: "Why don't you listen? What you need now is rest."
I took a deep breath, thinking of what Jiang Yichen said last night, and a soft feeling welled up in my heart. I softened my tone and tried to make my voice sound calm and sincere: "I know you are worried about me, but I really need to continue my work and life. I will pay attention to my safety and make sure I won't get hurt."
At this point, I turned to look at my grandmother and sought her support: "Grandma, you also want me to have my own life, right?"
Grandma smiled and nodded, her eyes full of love and encouragement: "Yes, child, you have the right to pursue your own happiness and career. Jiang Yichen, just let her go, she will take care of herself."
Jiang Yichen looked at me, with a complex emotion in his eyes. Finally, he seemed to have made a decision and sighed softly: "Okay, but you have to remember what you said and be sure to pay attention to safety."
I felt a warm current in my heart when I heard that, and I looked at Jiang Yichen and grandma gratefully: "Thank you, I will."
At this moment, I felt the support and understanding from my family, and I became more determined to move forward. I knew that as long as I persisted, I would be able to overcome all difficulties and realize my dream.
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