Xie Jing had gradually gotten used to Zhou Jiyun's occasional hugs. She leaned back in Zhou Jiyun's arms a little later and said, "I've already come up with some ideas. Besides, going back to the old house doesn't mean I have to be with Grandpa all the time. I can do my work anywhere."
"I'm just a little worried about Dali and Diandian. Will we be back tonight?"
When you have a pet, you're always concerned about it. You'll miss it wherever you go. Even if you're just going back to the old house and are apart for a short time, Xie Jing will always be thinking about them.
Zhou Jiyun rested his forehead against the back of her head: "If you are not used to living in the old house, we will come back to rest at night. It's okay for Diandian and Dali to be at home. If you are worried, you can bring them to the old house."
Xie Jing thought about it and decided to give up: "Let's wait until Dali and Diandian are fully recovered before taking them out to play. Actually, now that I think about it, the old house is not that scary. It's just my preconceived notion."
Thinking of this, Xie Jing was a little unhappy: "I haven't told you yet, you are so cunning and you deliberately used the old house to scare me."
Zhou Jiyun accepted Xie Jing's evaluation: "Well, I was wrong. I just wanted to be close to you too much."
Xie Jing was a soft-hearted person, and once Zhou Jiyun lowered his posture, Xie Jing's anger immediately disappeared. She sighed, "Zhou Jiyun, you have to wait for me."
Zhou Jiyun laughed softly: "Okay, I'll wait for you, but Jingjing, please don't make me wait too long. I'm worried that one day I won't be able to control myself."
Xie Jing raised her hand and touched his hair: "No, only when you like someone will you be unbridled, while love requires restraint. I believe you can control yourself. And I will try not to make you wait too long."
Zhou Jiyun was surprised: "So Jingjing, you know I love you? Aren't you confused?"
Xie Jing said calmly, "Of course I can tell. I don't need words to tell someone I love them. I can tell just by looking at their eyes and actions."
"You gave me a wedding dress and jewelry, protected me in front of my family and ex, and even saved my face in normal times. You kept in touch with me, made sure I had enough food and clothes, and even brought me gifts when you were on business trips. If you didn't love me, I can't imagine why you would do this."
"Although I don't understand why you suddenly love me, I'm not in a hurry to get the answer now. I will know one day."
"Or you could say I'm overthinking it, that I'm being sentimental, but the key is, am I really overthinking it?"
Zhou Jiyun panicked a little, unconsciously exerting force on his hands. However, after Xie Jing shuddered, he quickly released his arms: "Of course you didn't think too much. Of course I love you. I'm just scared. I'm scared that if... if you knew the reason, would you want to leave me? Would you never want to see me again?"
Xiji thought for a moment and said, "As long as it's not a matter of principle like you cheating on me or having an illegitimate child, I won't leave you."
Zhou Jiyun finally felt relieved. He kissed Xie Jing's earlobe: "Really? I knew you were the most considerate."
The gentle touch on her earlobe successfully froze Xie Jing in Zhou Jiyun's arms, "You...why are you kissing me again?"
Zhou Jiyun had a good reason: "Jingjing, you made me wait for you, but you should give me some sweet treats. And is this a kiss? This is clearly a kiss, not a kiss..."
Xie Jing was so anxious that she wanted to cover Zhou Jiyun's mouth: "Shut up! Where is the person who used to be so distant and gentle? Now you are like a pervert! You kiss and hug me every chance you get, like a teddy bear."
"That's only perverted towards you." Zhou Jiyun said teasingly as he dodged to the side, then rested his head on Xie Jing's shoulder and fell silent. How could he not know that his intermittent hugging and kissing of Xie Jing was a bit perverted?
Of course he knew it, but he had lost his beloved due to various misunderstandings. Now, God has come to his rescue and Xie Jing is standing in front of him. The emotional impact of gaining and losing again is huge.
If Zhou Jiyun hadn't been worried about scaring Xie Jing away, he would have eaten Xie Jing up long ago. How could he have suppressed all his obsession and attachment and patiently cultivated feelings with Xie Jing?
Noticing Zhou Jiyun's breathing slowed down, Xie Jing moved her right shoulder: "Stop being a spoiled child. Didn't you say we were going back to the old house? And, what you just said was so slick."
"Okay, I'll try to be less greasy next time. Wait for me to change my clothes." Zhou Jiyun laughed heartily. He hugged Xie Jing tightly and said, "Jingjing, please fall in love with me soon."
Xie Jing's heart suddenly skipped a beat. She pushed Zhou Jiyun away with a bit of panic: "You change your clothes first. I'll go get some food for Dali and Diandian."
Seeing Xie Jing's hurried back, Zhou Jiyun slowly raised the corners of his lips, his eyes full of determination.
He knew Xie Jing was very perceptive, and he also knew that he couldn't hide his abnormality from her. Confessing to Xie Jing was inevitable, but he needed to think about when to do it.
If he didn't tell Xie Jing about his rebirth, Zhou Jiyun felt that the promises he made to her at the wedding were pure empty words. Even if Xie Jing got angry with him after he confessed, he would still shamelessly pursue her.
What he needs to do now is to make Xie Jing like him more, so that when he confesses his feelings in the future, Xie Jing will not be as decisive as in his previous life.
He admitted that it was calculating of him to think so, but he had too little and could not afford to lose Xie Jing. Moreover, his relationship with Xie Jing was not that stable at the moment, so he wanted to wait until their relationship was more stable before bringing up the matter.
"Have you told Lao Zhai? Shall we go back at noon?" When getting in the car, Xie Jing's face had returned to normal.
Zhou Jiyun tapped the steering wheel: "I told you, Aunt Yun said to make two more of your favorite dishes for lunch. I heard Aunt Yun say that you went back to see your grandfather last weekend, and you didn't even tell me. Why didn't you rest at home?"
Xie Jing smiled and said, "You're on a business trip, so I'll go back and keep Grandpa company. It'll save him from being lonely. Besides, playing chess with Grandpa is quite fun. You're busy with work, so these are just trivial matters."
"Grandpa also showed me your old photos. I didn't know you had photos of yourself wearing a princess dress. You're so cute."
Zhou Jiyun was somewhat helpless: "Those photos were taken when my parents were still alive. My mother was a person who paid great attention to rituals. I remember that she was always holding a camera and taking pictures non-stop. We even had a darkroom at home."
"My mom's health isn't great. After I was born, she's always wanted a daughter, but my dad disagreed, worried that she wouldn't be able to handle it. When I was little, my mom loved dressing me up. She bought me lots of little dresses..."
"After my parents passed away unexpectedly, I rarely took photos. Most of them were graduation photos from school, or financial interviews after work, etc."
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