"Hehe, you were the only one I could think of at the time. Besides, Grandma said that we should help and support each other."
"I'm content that you even thought of me. Hongmei, why?"
Zhang Hongmei was taken aback, then suddenly realized what Liu Jingze was asking.
“Brother Jingze, I have always considered you my brother, my own brother.”
"Why? Is it because I'm not strong enough? Or because my appearance doesn't meet your standards?"
Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "Brother Jingze, I really don't know what to say. From the first moment I saw you, you've been my brother. That will never change."
Liu Jingze's eyes reddened. "I've always wanted to know the reason. Ever since I got the news, I've been desperate to come back. I want to know the answer."
But even though you said it, I still can't accept it. I'm deeply involved, and I can't extricate myself.
Hongmei, you probably don't understand my feelings for you. I, Liu Jingze, will only ever love you. But you are unmoved. It's fate playing a cruel trick on me. Since you entered my sight and my heart, only to leave me utterly disappointed, why did you give me hope in the first place?
Hehe, brother, okay, I'll be your brother for life. From now on, you'll be my sister. I promise that if I know of any problems with you, Zhang Hongmei, I will definitely stand in front of you.
But, Hongmei, could I reserve a place for our next life?
Zhang Hongmei truly didn't know what to say. She had considered countless possibilities, the worst being becoming enemies, strangers. But she never imagined that the proud and arrogant Liu Jingze would say such a thing.
“Hongmei, Zhang Shouyi met you before me. Fine, you’ve made up your mind about him, I have nothing to say. I’m the one who missed out on you, so in the next life I will definitely stay by your side as soon as possible.”
"Brother Jingze, please don't do this. You need to understand that love knows no time or social status. I'm very clear about that; my feelings for you are just familial."
I've long considered myself my great-grandmother's great-granddaughter.
"And what about Zhang Shouyi?"
"To put it simply, I see him as a man of the opposite sex. Other male friends are the same as my male friends."
"Hongmei, what's so good about him? Tell me, and I'll spend the rest of my life learning and correcting myself, so that in the next life I can be the kind of man you admire!"
Zhang Hongmei looked at the stubborn Liu Jingze and really didn't know what to say!
Zhang Shouyi, standing outside the door, was experiencing a mix of emotions. He was both disgusted by Liu Jingze's persistent pestering and pleased with his wife's affection for him.
Although eavesdropping is not a gentlemanly thing to do, I really wanted to hear what my wife had to say about me.
“Brother Jingze, I can’t list Zhang Shouyi’s good points, but I know a lot of his bad points. Is he good? I don’t know. But I can only say that I’m willing to accept his shortcomings, while you are quite perfect in my heart. Maybe it’s just a matter of perspective.”
"It means I'm too good!"
"Brother Jingze, you are truly outstanding. I am proud to have a brother like you."
"I don't want you to be proud of me; I want you to treat me the way a woman loves a man."
Hongmei, we are not destined to be husband and wife in this life, but in the next life I will still pursue you the same way. I want to be the man in your eyes, the man in your life.
Okay, don't overthink it. I just want to know why I failed.
Hongmei, I have never meant to look down on you.
Although I asked you if you didn't choose me because of my social status, I know that's definitely not why. I just don't want to admit defeat.
I, Liu Jingze, swear that in this life, the next life, and for all eternity to come, I will only wait for you. I refuse to believe that I have no chance at all. Perhaps Heaven will see my sincerity and grant my wish.
"Brother Jingze, please don't do this, I'm scared."
"What are you afraid of? I won't cause you any harm or damage. Remember, I will always stand behind you."
From now on, it's up to Zhang Shouyi and me to see who lives longer. If I leave first, then he's succeeded in this life. If he leaves first, your objections won't matter; I'll come to your side immediately.
Zhang Hongmei was truly frightened; Liu Jingze was far too obsessive.
"Brother Jingze, how am I supposed to face you in the future? How am I supposed to face Grandma? How am I supposed to face your family? You're forcing me!"
"No, that's not what I meant. Do you think I'm extremely paranoid? Heh, if we were together, Zhang Shouyi would be even more paranoid, believe it or not?"
Zhang Hongmei really didn't know what to say! She believed Liu Jingze's words. If she hadn't been with Zhang Shouyi, who knew what he would have done? Liu Jingze was just talking, but Zhang Shouyi would definitely do something.
Thinking of this, Zhang Hongmei felt like crying. Was her man a pervert, a paranoid? The thought terrified her of the rest of her life.
Zhang Shouyi entered at this moment.
"Brother Zhang, why are you up so early?"
Looking at his wife's pleading expression, Zhang Shouyi suppressed his anger. Nothing was more important than his wife. He would never put her in a difficult position just because of a momentary temper.
"Liu Jingze, I heard everything you said. I'm telling you right now, in this life, the next life, and for all eternity to come, you will never have a chance. Zhang Hongmei belongs to me for all eternity, and can only be mine."
"Heh. Zhang Shouyi, you don't need to talk big. Nobody can predict what will happen in the future. You might not even be able to have the last laugh in this lifetime, so what's the point of talking about the future?"
"Heh heh, we'll see!"
"Fine, we'll see! You'll never be able to get rid of me for the rest of your life."
Zhang Shouyi gritted his teeth in anger. This man was truly despicable.
Zhang Hongmei couldn't take it anymore and turned to leave without saying a word. That's enough. Since they've already agreed to spend the rest of their lives together, she'll make room for them.
Neither of them said anything to stop her from leaving; they were both looking at each other, as if whoever looked away first would lose.
"Hehe, Liu Jingze, let's wait and see."
"good!"
Zhang Shouyi chased after his wife and left. Liu Jingze sat in a chair, his expression uncertain. However, he didn't regret it!
I've achieved my goal by telling Hongmei my thoughts today. Even if I'm going to protect her, I need to let her know.
Zhang Hongmei didn't go back to her room. Instead, she went to find Gu Chuanming.
"What's wrong? Are you finally coming clean?"
Zhang Hongmei didn't say anything, she just sat there with a sullen expression.
"It's better to be upfront about this now. It'll make that Liu kid give up completely. No matter what, you should give him an explanation, whatever the reason!"
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