Chapter 404 Can We Start Over?
Receiving Lu Junyan's sharp gaze, Jiang Ning felt her chest tighten even more.
"certainly."
She gave Lu Junyan a firm and unequivocal answer.
When their eyes met, Lu Junyan was surprised to find no trace of cowardice or pretense in Jiang Ning's eyes.
Jiang Ning's gaze was frank and resolute.
Lu Junyan's thin lips moved slightly.
What he originally wanted to say to Jiang Ning was—
"I don't think so..."
"Shen Feiyang doesn't look like Xiaoman's biological father."
"He doesn't even seem like he's pursuing you..."
What exactly are you hiding from me?
What are you running away from again?
However……
Lu Junyan didn't ask any of these questions.
He felt that... Jiang Ning wouldn't answer him.
Even if they answer, they won't tell the truth.
The study was filled with a sense of oppression emanating from Lu Junyan.
Jiang Ning even had the illusion that he was having difficulty breathing.
The two stared at each other, as if they were secretly competing.
After a long while, Lu Junyan looked away.
"Tomorrow is the opening ceremony of Kangning Hospital. I've already contacted the government, and the photographers and reporters are all arranged. Don't worry!"
Seeing Lu Junyan suddenly bring up serious matters, Jiang Ning secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
She thought Lu Junyan would keep pressing Xiaoman about her background!
"Okay, thank you for your hard work."
Jiang Ning suddenly realized that her statement sounded exactly like Lu Junyan was her employee.
In order to bring down Lin Wanrong and save the Lin family, Lu Junyan was the one who contributed the most.
Jiang Ning's gaze fell on Lu Junyan again.
Lu Junyan's deep black eyes seemed to have been covered with a layer of dust, becoming somewhat dim.
Jiang Ning could tell that Lu Junyan was very disappointed, but he was still holding back.
I refrained from asking her about Xiaoman.
In Jiang Ning's memory, Lu Junyan was never a patient person.
However, at this moment, Lu Junyan forcibly suppressed his doubts in order not to pressure her.
"Are you... hungry? Would you like a midnight snack?"
Lu Junyan slightly raised his eyelids, his eyes filled with confusion as he looked at Jiang Ning.
He didn't understand why Jiang Ning suddenly asked him this question.
However, he hadn't eaten much dinner because he was so busy, and now he was actually a bit hungry.
"Hmm, what do you want to eat? I'll go get it..."
"I'll do it!"
Jiang Ning interrupted Lu Junyan and turned to walk into the kitchen.
Lu Junyan did not stop Jiang Ning.
He was actually a little craving it.
I crave the culinary skills of Jiangning.
Moreover, he could sense that Jiang Ning had deliberately intended to cook this late-night snack for him.
Lu Junyan licked his lips.
Even though he hadn't eaten his midnight snack yet, he tasted a hint of sweetness first.
Jiang Ning busied himself in the kitchen for half an hour, then served a dish of deep-fried river shrimp, a dish of dried tofu and chicken rolls, and two servings of grilled cold noodles.
"I haven't made this in a long time, I don't know if it will suit your taste."
Lu Junyan took a deep breath and smelled the rich aroma of the food.
This was a taste he hadn't experienced in a long time.
Before they even started eating, Jiang Ning saw a look of pure bliss on Lu Junyan's face and couldn't help but chuckle.
For all these days, Lu Junyan has been the one cooking.
Jiang Ning felt that he really should reward Lu Junyan properly.
Originally, one of the two servings of grilled cold noodles was intended as a main dish, and Jiang Ning kept one for himself.
Before she could even pick up her chopsticks, Lu Junyan had already devoured all the late-night snacks on the table, including a whole plate of small river shrimp, dried tofu and chicken rolls, and two servings of grilled cold noodles.
Jiang Ning's mouth dropped open.
"Aren't you afraid of indigestion if you eat so much so late at night?"
Moreover, Lu Junyan also has a stomach ailment!
The more Jiang Ning thought about it, the angrier he became.
"Can't you take care of your health? Your stomach can't take this kind of abuse!"
After being criticized by Jiang Ning, Lu Junyan scratched his head awkwardly.
He hadn't tasted Jiangning's cooking in far too long.
Even when he looked down on Jiang Ning the most, he still praised Jiang Ning's cooking skills highly.
He just never said it out loud.
"I'm afraid if I don't eat more, I won't be able to eat it again."
Lu Junyan spoke these words very softly, with a hint of grievance in them.
"Who said you won't be able to eat this again? I never said I'd only cook this one meal for you."
Jiang Ning only realized that her words seemed ambiguous after she finished speaking casually.
Looking at Lu Junyan again, sure enough, a cunning smile appeared on his face.
Feeling that Lu Junyan was deliberately setting a trap for her, Jiang Ning turned and left.
Lu Junyan couldn't stop Jiang Ning, so he could only sigh regretfully and then obediently clean up the dishes.
In the kitchen, Lu Junyan was washing dishes.
These days, he's been the one cooking and the one washing the dishes.
Lu Junyan used to look down on housewives, and now he regrets it just as much.
Doing housework is not easy at all; on the contrary, it is hard work, busy, and requires skills and abilities.
Although he has been handling all the household affairs these days, it is obvious that he is not as fast or as good as Jiang Ning.
He had such a good wife, yet she didn't cherish her.
Everything he's going through now is what he deserves.
Lu Junyan couldn't help but sigh.
At this moment, Jiang Ning walked in and handed him a bowl.
The strong smell of medicine made Lu Junyan pause for a moment.
"This is……"
"I've already heated up the Chinese medicine you drank."
Lu Junyan stared at Jiang Ning in front of him and blinked.
He was very familiar with the taste of this medicine; it was a formula he used to drink often.
But……
When did Jiang Ning prepare the medicine for him?
Lu Junyan took the medicine and drank it all in one gulp.
The medicine was bitter, but it tasted sweet and warm to him when he drank it.
Lu Junyan felt that not only his stomach was becoming more comfortable, but also his heart.
"Jiangning..."
Just as Jiang Ning was about to leave the kitchen, Lu Junyan called her back.
"Um?"
She turned her head and saw Lu Junyan's affectionate eyes gradually turning red.
The kitchen was completely silent.
Even though Lu Junyan hadn't said anything, Jiang Ning felt as if she had heard his voice—
Can we start over?
Jiang Ning's heartbeat quickened, and her breathing became hot.
She waited for a while, but Lu Junyan still didn't speak, so she hurriedly turned and left.
Lu Junyan was left alone in the kitchen again, and he took a deep breath.
Now is not the time to ask Jiang Ning.
At least, we'll have to wait until he helps her resolve the Lin family's problems.
Lu Junyan was anxious.
But I must also remind myself that I can't rush things.
The following day, at 10:00 AM, the inauguration ceremony of Kangning Hospital, a large-scale comprehensive healthcare hospital jointly built by Jianglu Group and the government of Country C, officially began.
Wang Jun was invited by a friend to attend the event, and as expected, he met Jiang Ning.
"Attorney Wang..."
Jiang Ning took the initiative to greet Wang Jun.
Out of courtesy, Wang Jun strode towards Jiang Ning, and the two stood together.
In an inconspicuous corner, reporters and photographers arranged by Lu Junyan were snapping photos, capturing only scenes of Jiang Ning and Wang Jun alone together.
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