Chapter 70

Chapter 70: My Wish Is to Be with You, Forever. (New) The atmosphere suddenly turned cold. Jiang Shixu's eyes sharpened, a hint of anger already visible on his handsome face. "Xu Jingxuan, it was me who didn't want to carry you. This has nothing to do with Tangtang. If I ever hear you say another bad word about Tangtang again, don't blame me for being rude to you." Xu Jingxuan sobbed and cried, "Brother, I... wuwuwu..." Chen Yuanyuan whispered in Chu Tang's ear, "Do you believe her foot is actually sprained?" "What do you mean?" Chen Yuanyuan let out a sly chuckle. "Watch me." "Ah! Snake! There's a snake!" Chen Yuanyuan pointed behind Xu Jingxuan and screamed in terror. Xu Jingxuan instantly jumped up, sprinting with remarkable speed, and ran behind Jiang Shixu in a few strides. "Ah! A snake! Brother, I'm scared!" "..." Dead silence. The scene froze for a few seconds. Everyone present was struck speechless by what they had just witnessed. A breeze blew past, gently rustling the branches. "Pfft—" After a few seconds, Chen Yuanyuan was the first to burst out laughing, breaking the silence. "Didn't you say your foot was sprained and you couldn't walk? I see you're hopping around just fine. What, putting on a Self-Injury Stratagem?" Realizing she had been tricked, Xu Jingxuan, hiding behind Jiang Shixu, had a momentary flash of malice on her face, but quickly returned to normal. Her expression darkened slightly, and her tone was displeased. "Miss Chen, don't you know that when people are startled, it can unleash their body's potential?" Chen Yuanyuan laughed heartily. "Hahahaha, Miss Xu, are you taking everyone here for fools?" Xu Jingxuan was furious and raised her voice in accusation. "Why did you lie? There was clearly no snake!" Chen Yuanyuan smiled. "There was! It just ran away. But you—you were faking an injury to get your brother's attention, weren't you?" Exposed, Xu Jingxuan's expression faltered for a moment. She reached out and tugged at Jiang Shixu's sleeve, gently shaking it, looking pitiful as she whispered, "Brother, I didn't." Chu Tang understood now. The injured foot was a lie; getting Jiang Shixu's attention was the real goal. This Xu Jingxuan's feelings for Jiang Shixu had clearly gone beyond that of siblings. She stood to the side watching coldly, waiting for Jiang Shixu's reaction. Jiang Shixu's eyes were deep and somber, his tone slightly cold. "Since your foot is fine, walk on your own. Don't use such tricks again. It's foolish." With that, Jiang Shixu didn't wait for Xu Jingxuan to respond and turned to leave on his own. Xu Jingxuan shot a resentful glare at Chen Yuanyuan. Chen Yuanyuan shook her head and made a funny face at her, then turned and linked arms with Ruan Chutang as they walked away. Xu Jingxuan stared at the retreating figures of Ruan Chutang and Chen Yuanyuan, her gaze dark and sinister. Just then, Wang Siyao walked over from behind. Looking at the departing backs of Jiang Shixu and Ruan Chutang, she said in a mocking tone, "She's not even married into the family yet, and she already thinks she's the young mistress of the Jiang Family. And that best friend of hers—she's just an adopted daughter of the Qin Family. Who does she think she is? Jingxuan, don't be upset. I have a way to deal with her..." Wang Siyao leaned close to Xu Jingxuan and whispered something in her ear. Xu Jingxuan's gaze gradually turned vicious. "That's a good idea. Let's do it. She dared to bully me—I'll make her pay!" ... Dusk settled in. The group arrived at the mountaintop observation deck and set up tents and photography equipment in preparation for taking photos. Meteors streaked across the sky, a breathtaking sight. Chu Tang closed her eyes and made a wish at the meteor shower. Jiang Shixu stood to the side, quietly watching her. A meteor shower held no appeal for Jiang Shixu—it was merely an astronomical phenomenon where small celestial bodies from space enter Earth's atmosphere, collide at high speed with atmospheric molecules, generate frictional heat, and burn to emit light. He had never cared for meteor showers. But seeing his Tangtang love them so much, even making wishes upon them, he suddenly felt the meteors streaking across the sky had become dazzlingly beautiful. After making her wish, Chu Tang opened her eyes and looked up at Jiang Shixu, her clear, bright doe eyes sparkling with joy. "Shixu, why aren't you making a wish?" The temperature was low at night, and Chu Tang's nose tip and earlobes were flushed red. Jiang Shixu couldn't resist reaching out and gently pinching Chu Tang's earlobe, his voice laced with a smile. "My wish has already come true." He had only one wish. It was to have her by his side forever, the two of them together for a lifetime. Chu Tang didn't understand. Her lashes fluttered as she blinked and asked, "What wish?" Jiang Shixu tucked a stray strand of hair behind Chu Tang's ear, a smile curving at his lips. "My wish is to be with you." The man's gaze was deep and dark as he looked at Chu Tang, then added with solemn sincerity: "Forever." Chu Tang's heart instantly flooded with tender affection. The moving words of love stirred a girl's shyness, and she looked like a delicate flower blooming in the spring breeze. Chu Tang lowered her head bashfully and murmured softly, "You're usually so proper, but you sure know how to speak sweet nothings." "This isn't sweet talk." Jiang Shixu's voice was low and seductive, stirring the heart. "This is what I truly feel." Chu Tang pressed her lips together, idly kicking at the small pebbles in front of her with the tip of her shoe. Her lashes drooped as she felt too embarrassed to meet Jiang Shixu's gaze. "Tangtang, what wish did you make?" Jiang Shixu gently pulled her into his arms. "I won't tell you—if I say it out loud, it won't come true." ... That night, Chu Tang and Jiang Shixu shared the same tent. Inside the spacious tent, the atmosphere was humid and warm. Jiang Shixu kissed the nape of Chu Tang's neck. "After waiting all these years, my wish has finally come true." Dense kisses fell upon her smooth skin, accompanied by fragmented, restrained gasps that came in fits and starts. Chu Tang had come tonight for the meteor shower—she never expected Jiang Shixu to pester her for this kind of thing out in the middle of nowhere... Condoms were naturally something they hadn't brought. If they didn't use protection, could she get pregnant? She wasn't ready for that yet... Besides, their engagement ceremony last time had been called off. Right now, they were only boyfriend and girlfriend. She couldn't quite accept getting pregnant before marriage. How was she supposed to bring that up with him? Chu Tang was inexperienced in matters of the flesh—she had never had sex before. Having to broach this topic herself was a bit embarrassing. Just as she was getting nervous, Jiang Shixu suddenly stopped. The man's heavy breathing was especially clear in the darkness, his voice hoarse with desire. "The first time can't be in a place like this. Alright, let's sleep." Chu Tang: ... Well then. She had been overthinking it. She'd thought Jiang Shixu wouldn't be able to stop. Who knew his self-control was this good—he could stop even when they were just one step away from the end. As for her, the fire of desire had been stirred up inside her, and it seemed she couldn't fall asleep anymore. Jiang Shixu held her close, gently pressing a kiss to her forehead. "Goodnight, Tangtang." Chu Tang nuzzled into Jiang Shixu's arms like a clingy little kitten. "Goodnight, Jiang Shixu."