Back to the 1980s: Becoming the Villain's Lucky Wife

Chapter 390: Chapter 390: Shen Yi’s Insecurity

Shen Yi had been standing at the door listening while Qin Jiao spoke with Xiao Shi. He thought Qin Jiao would take the opportunity to call him over and say something to smooth things over, but she didn’t. After talking with Xiao Shi for a little while, she just left. Left...

In fact, after his unpleasant parting with Qin Jiao just now, Shen Yi’s first impulse upon returning to his room was to smash that computer.

But he held back.

Even so, a deep sense of regret still washed over him.

’Hadn’t he decided to wait patiently? To wait for her to fall in love with him, to wait for everything to fall into place naturally?’

But Shen Yi found that he was caring more and more about Qin Jiao. This was especially true when he was away in the South on business with Chen Sheng. He couldn’t sleep at night; every time he closed his eyes, all he saw was Qin Jiao.

He was simultaneously regretting what he’d done in his past life and uncontrollably yearning for Qin Jiao, wishing he could just pull her into his arms and never let go.

’If she dared to leave, he would tie her up with ropes, restrain her with handcuffs, and lock her in a room...’

Shen Yi knew that a demon still lived in the depths of his heart. In his last life, that demon had leaped out unrestrained, hurting everyone around him—especially Jiao Jiao.

"Brother-in-law? Did you and my sister have a fight? Please don’t fight, okay?"

Hearing Xiao Shi’s voice, Shen Yi took a sip of water to calm himself. He opened the door and saw the little girl standing there.

Shen Yi said gently, "We didn’t have a fight."

"Brother-in-law, my sister is a really good person. When she argues with you sometimes, it’s not because she hates you. I’m sure she still likes you!"

Hearing this, Shen Yi was a little touched, but he also didn’t know whether to laugh or cry.

He gave a self-deprecating smile. ’He knew Jiao Jiao didn’t like him right now. That was precisely why he was so insecure, constantly worried about losing her.’

Most importantly, Shen Yi had low self-esteem. He knew how terrible he had been in his last life, and no matter how hard he tried in this one, he still wasn’t good enough, not perfect enough.

Meanwhile, the Jiao Jiao of this life was becoming more and more exceptional, more and more dazzling. She was bound to attract many other people.

’And if one of those people was outstanding enough, and Jiao Jiao’s heart was moved...’

Shen Yi said softly, "Your sister is wonderful. It’s me who isn’t worthy of her."

"That’s not true! Back in Ping’an Town, my sister used to praise you all the time at home. I’ve never seen her praise anyone else like that. And when you and my sister got married, my parents and I were all really happy. Actually, my sister was really happy, too."

Looking at the little girl’s earnest expression, Shen Yi knew she was just trying to comfort him and keep him and Qin Jiao from fighting, but his heart warmed nonetheless.

His voice grew even gentler.

He nodded. "I really didn’t fight with your sister."

"Oh, good. In that case, Brother-in-law, let’s go eat. Mom boiled peanuts and edamame tonight, and steamed some corn. Oh, and she also made braised hairtail fish! Let’s go eat!"

"Okay."

Meanwhile, in the kitchen, Qin Jiao was helping set out the bowls and chopsticks and had just finished scooping the rice when she looked up and saw Shen Yi walk in.

Xiao Shi gave her a playful smile before running over to her mom’s side.

Qin Jiao’s eyes met Shen Yi’s.

The kitchen was bathed in the orange glow of the light. Steam gently rose from the dishes on the table. Over to the side, Du Liya and Beidou were walking in, chatting as they came. Mr. Du coughed twice, and Xiao Shi quickly poured him a glass of water. A SIZZLE echoed from the stove as Qin Zhonghui put the finishing touches on the last dish.

Somehow, these several families had miraculously gathered together, creating a lively and warm atmosphere.

After Qin Jiao sat down, Shen Yi sat down next to her and whispered in her ear, "I’m sorry, Jiao Jiao. I didn’t control my temper. If you’re angry, you can punish me when we get back to our room, okay?"