Free Web NovelChapter 631: Chapter 630: Stop Right There
Huangfu Jingchen was overjoyed. This was the promise Wenjin made to him; once Chief Xia and the others returned to Haotian Village, he could propose, and then he could be with Wenjin forever, never to be apart again!
He nodded vigorously!
Xia Wenjin looked at his expression and couldn’t help but smile, but she still reminded him: "My father’s thoughts haven’t turned around yet, and a few uncles, due to preconceived notions, might not be very friendly to you. But I will handle all of this!"
Huangfu Jingchen was too happy; he hugged Xia Wenjin tightly, like a treasure lost and found, which he would cherish forever.
Even if everyone disagreed, so what? Even if the whole world was against it, so what? As long as Wenjin agreed, as long as Wenjin’s heart held him, he would be with Wenjin!
The only fear he had now was Mo Qingfeng’s words becoming a prophecy, meaning he could only stay by Xia Wenjin’s side for two years.
Therefore, he must cherish himself, whether it’s nine lives or one life to live, he must find a sliver of hope to be with Wenjin forever!
Xia Wenjin looked at the boy’s weary brows and eyes; they met three days ago, and he seemed thinner than three days ago. How long had it been since he ate properly or slept well? A trace of heartache surged in her heart, and the feeling of guilt grew stronger.
She pulled him to sit at the table and smiled, "I’m hungry, let’s eat first!"
Huangfu Jingchen, filled with joy, obediently sat down, his eyes never leaving Xia Wenjin as if just watching her made him full.
Xia Wenjin called over the waiter and ordered food, then asked Huangfu Jingchen, "Is this enough?"
Huangfu Jingchen’s brows and eyes were full of smiles and said, "You decide!"
After the waiter left, Huangfu Jingchen held her hand again, his eyebrows dancing with joy, and he smiled, "Wenjin, I am so happy!"
Xia Wenjin softly said, "I’m sorry!"
Huangfu Jingchen shook his head, "You have nothing to apologize for. I know you have many burdens on your heart, even though you won’t tell me, I can feel that you’re no more at ease than I am! Wenjin, no matter what we encounter in the future, let’s face it together, okay? Don’t avoid me, don’t think about leaving me, don’t bear it alone!"
Xia Wenjin felt his sincerity and sincerity in every word, she nodded, "Mm!"
She would also help him get through the life-and-death ordeal.
In her previous life, she didn’t know him, so she didn’t know what he went through or how he fell. But this life was different; she would be by his side, planning for him as she did for her father, brothers, and uncles in Haotian Village.
Since both of them were destined for short lives, they would support each other, and perhaps they could break through this fate, break this stalemate.
Didn’t Mo Qingfeng and Kong Chan both say it? Merit can be replaced, and his life-and-death ordeal should be halfway over.
Xia Mansion.
Having coaxed Xia Wenjin out of the house, Xia Sichen was quite pleased with himself, humming a little tune, swaying every step of the way. As he walked into the courtyard, a deep voice said, "Stop!"
Xia Sichen looked up to see his father’s face darkening, standing in the shadows of the trees.
Xia Sichen’s eyes rolled as he said with a cheerful smile, "Father, the moon is bright and the breeze is gentle; I didn’t expect you to have a refined interest in moon watching!"
Xia Wanqing: "..."
To hell with the bright moon and gentle breeze; it wasn’t even dark yet, and this brat was lying with his eyes wide open!
He said, "Have you gotten drunk, unable to tell day from night?"
Xia Sichen shook his head and said, "Father, you’re wrong here. I can tell day from night clearly, and besides, can drinking make one drunk? As they say, the drink doesn’t intoxicate; the person does. Anyway, I didn’t drink, just did something big and felt happy!"
Xia Wanqing ignored his blatant lies and said, "Where have you directed Jin’er?"
Xia Sichen squinted with joy and said, "Guess!"
Xia Wanqing: "..."
Like hell I’m guessing!
His face darkened, "Did you send her to meet that boy called Huang Zheng? You’re bending your elbow outwards!"
Xia Sichen rolled his eyes and said disapprovingly, "Huangfu Yuxuan isn’t an insider either. No matter which way I bend, it’s outward. Whatever side my sister likes, that’s where I’ll bend!"
Xia Wanqing glared, looking at this mischievous brat, seemingly choked with anger.
Xia Sichen laughed heartily, while laughing he said, "It doesn’t matter how much I bend; whatever Wenjin doesn’t like, bending is useless. I’m so shrewd, how could I do something futile?"
He thought Xia Wanqing would be enraged by this and probably come to hit him, but unexpectedly, Xia Wanqing was only silent for a moment before saying, "You brat, go get a jug of wine, let’s have a drink!"
Xia Sichen blinked, feeling something was amiss; his dad’s demeanor was off. But who was he? Experienced and wise, observant and perceptive, sagely and witty! Even if his father had something in mind, he wasn’t afraid. His father had countless clever plans; he had his strategies!
But he still asked, "Is this wine definitely not saved for tomorrow to drink with Second Uncle and Third Uncle?"
Xia Wanqing impatiently waved and scolded, "You’re being rude! You don’t even want to drink with me; cut the nonsense, go quickly!"
Xia Sichen ran off to fetch the wine.
The place where the wine is stored is a small cellar; Xia Wenjin knew her father loved to drink, so it was stocked with barrels of various sizes.
Xia Sichen casually picked up a barrel and looked at the rest, shaking his head and sighing, "My once naive and mischievous sister, who only knew how to play tricks, suddenly grew up, becoming so considerate and thoughtful, warm-hearted and filial, it feels like I suddenly gained another sister. Such a good sister, I can’t bear to let her suffer; I might as well sacrifice myself to divert Dad’s anger! I’ve been resilient since I was young! Sister, sister, this is all I can do for you!"
He was a free-spirited person; he knew his dad wanted Wenjin to escape the fate of early death and survive!
But he didn’t think so; living happily and freely was the most important. If living meant being unhappy for life, wouldn’t that be worse than death?
Dad just wants Wenjin to live, but he just wants Wenjin to be happy!
Carrying the wine barrel to the front, the table was already set with side dishes for drinks, looking quite lavish, nearly making Xia Sichen drop his eyes. Was the sun rising from the west?! His dad obviously had intentions; it looked like he was prepared all along!
The son’s expression made Xia Wanqing a bit uncomfortable; he sternly said, "Originally I wanted the three of us to have a good meal and chat today, but you brat sent your sister away!"
