Chapter 161 One year, is that alright?
Hearing this, Sang Ning's long eyelashes trembled, and she turned her body to the other side in a flustered manner, "I don't know..."
Seeing that she was avoiding the question, Jing Muchi reached out and turned her around, making her face him.
"Okay, then I'll ask another question."
He lowered his eyes and gazed intently at her. "Sang Ning, do you like me?"
Upon hearing this, Sang Ning's heart skipped a beat. Under his intense, almost tangible gaze, her eyelashes trembled, and her eyes darted around, refusing to meet his eyes.
Noticing that she was about to turn away again, Jing Muchi grabbed her arms to prevent her from escaping.
He looked at her flushed cheeks. "Ningning, you like me too, don't you?"
Sang Ning was forced to look him in the eye, but didn't know how to respond.
She first met Jing Muchi at her mother's birthday party. She didn't even get a good look at him before her attention was drawn to his unrestrained and cheerful voice.
When he leaned close to her ear and spoke, his voice seemed to penetrate her eardrums, plucking at the strings of her heart.
The next day, the two went to get their marriage certificate. When she put on her glasses and saw his face clearly, she felt that... such a captivating voice should be a match for someone like him.
He exudes an unrestrained and confident aura, and every move he makes is so composed and at ease, as if he has the courage and boldness to break through any situation.
These are things she doesn't have, yet yearns for and admires.
To say that she had no feelings for Jing Muchi would be self-deception.
But Sang Ning dared not indulge her feelings for him.
Especially after overhearing his conversation with his older brother on their wedding day, she dared not have any further hopes for him.
She could only repeatedly tell herself that their marriage was a transaction and that she couldn't let her feelings get involved.
But……
How can emotions be controlled by willpower?
Every time Jing Muchi came back, every time he got close to her and became intimate with her, she felt her heart beating uncontrollably.
His mother said he always left her alone in the room, but actually...
How could she not also enjoy being quietly with him?
Even if it's just being held by him while taking a nap, or sitting on the bed watching a movie together, she feels happy.
Those were her most genuine feelings, secretly buried deep in her heart.
She always thought that Jing Muchi married her simply because he thought she was suitable for marriage.
They've now reached the point of divorce, and she's decided to live in Jiangcheng from now on. He then said—
He likes her.
What difference does it make whether you like it or not?
There are still many problems standing between them.
Sang Ning felt her head was spinning and didn't know what to do for a moment.
"Jing Muchi, we're getting a divorce anyway, what's the point of saying this..."
"Of course it makes sense."
Jing Muchi said, "As long as you like me too, then we are in love. If we love each other, why should we get a divorce?"
Sang Ning's pupils trembled violently, and for a moment she couldn't find the words to refute him.
Jing Muchi raised his hand and stroked her cheek, his eyes filled with guilt, heartache and self-blame. "I'm sorry, the past three years of marriage have caused you so much suffering. It was my fault for not protecting you."
“I used to think that I would earn money to support the family while you stayed at home and were responsible for being beautiful, and that would be happiness for us… Until now I realize how incompetent I have been as a husband over the past three years.”
He only provided her with material comforts, but never truly understood her situation or what she wanted in her heart.
Sang Ning felt a lump in her throat as she listened to these words.
"Ningning, I know you have feelings for me too."
Jing Muchi looked straight at her and said earnestly, "I was wrong in the past. Please give me a chance to make amends."
"Don't say that. I've never blamed you. I know how good you've been to me in this marriage."
Sang Ning shook her head. "I don't need you to make it up to me."
There were many factors that led to the breakdown of their marriage.
They were already mismatched in terms of social standing, and their marriage was a whirlwind romance with little emotional foundation. Their long-term separation after marriage led to growing misunderstandings and rifts between them...
But none of this is entirely his fault.
Regarding his role as a husband, Sang Ning believes that he... is quite responsible towards her.
She remembered the day her grandfather passed away. She was heartbroken and helpless. She had no relatives by her side, and the only person she could think of to rely on was him, who was far away overseas.
She called him, and once the call connected, she kept crying. She didn't remember what she said to him, only that he appeared in front of her that very night.
The moment she saw him, her tears welled up again, and he rushed over to hug her tightly, whispering words of comfort in her ear.
After that, he stayed by her side and personally handled all the arrangements for his grandfather's funeral.
Late that night, after the funeral arrangements were completed, she woke up in a daze and heard him making a phone call outside on the balcony.
The gist of it seems to be about some kind of project, which encountered serious problems because he had to return to China unexpectedly.
She heard Jing Muchi pause for a moment, then tell the other party that he was temporarily unable to leave China and asked them to find someone named Josh to resolve the issue.
After that, he stayed at home with her for two days before leaving.
As her husband, Jing Muchi provided her with the strongest support and help during her most helpless time.
She kept all of this in her heart.
“Fine, then we won’t talk about making amends.” Jing Muchi immediately added, “Then give me a chance to correct my mistakes and be a good husband, okay?”
Sang Ning's pupils contracted slightly.
"Ningning, I truly love you. I'm not joking about getting married; I genuinely want to grow old with you."
Sang Ning was somewhat overwhelmed by his confession, "Jing Muchi..."
"Is a year okay?"
Sang Ning paused, then looked up at him blankly, "A year what?"
“Give me a year to correct my mistakes,” Jing Muchi said earnestly.
"I'll try my best from now on. If I still can't become a husband you're satisfied with within a year..."
He paused for a few seconds, took a deep breath, and then said, "If you still insist on a divorce a year from now, then I will respect your wishes. Is that alright?"
The man's voice held a hint of humble pleading. Sang Ning's eyelashes trembled slightly, and a tightly sealed forbidden zone in her heart slowly began to loosen.
Seeing her remain silent, Jing Muchi felt a little flustered, thinking that she might think a year was too long, so he quickly changed his mind, "How about half a year?"
Before Sang Ning could speak, he gripped her hand tightly. "Ning Ning, let's give each other a chance to start over, okay?"
The words "starting over" struck Sang Ning hard. A flicker of hope crossed her eyes, but worry remained. "But..."
I understand your concerns.
Jing Muchi looked at her with a firm gaze, "But as long as you agree, nothing else will be an obstacle for us, and I will take care of it."
Sang Ning's hand, which was being held by him, twitched slightly.
"You don't need to worry about anything, just carefully observe me as a person."
Jing Muchi gently touched her face with his hand and solemnly promised, "From now on, I will never let anyone bully you again."
Hearing his words, Sang Ning felt a pang of sadness, and her eyes gradually reddened. She quickly lowered her head and looked down.
After waiting a while, seeing that she neither spoke nor nodded, Jing Muchi gently hooked her finger, "Say something."
Sang Ning lowered her head, bit her lip, and whispered, "...But I'm working in Jiangcheng now."
Upon hearing her agree, Jing Muchi was overjoyed and immediately said, "Then we'll settle down in Jiangcheng from now on."
Sang Ning looked up abruptly, staring at him in disbelief. "You...you're willing to...live here?"
“Of course, I’ll be wherever my wife is.” Jing Muchi looked at her tenderly. “From now on, you’ll be in charge of our little home.”
"If you do this... your mother will be unhappy."
Sang Ning's face darkened.
“I told you, I will take care of these things, so you don’t need to worry.” Jing Muchi squeezed her hand reassuringly. “Don’t worry, even if we go back to Beijing to stay temporarily, we won’t live in the old house anymore.”
Sang Ning's eyes flickered, and she suddenly looked at him, only to hear him say again, "Also, if you don't want to have any contact with my mother, you don't have to meet with her in the future."
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