CHAPTER 44: CHAPTER 44: THE ONE WHO CAN SPEND THE REST OF YOUR LIFE WITH YOU

"Look, these are some local specialties that my old friend brought for me, and some supplements too.

Although you can buy them here, you need to line up, and sometimes you can’t get them, so she brought some for me."

Sang Yu watched as He Xiulan took out items one by one and said, "Auntie, why did you bring so many things? Did you save some for yourself at home?"

He Xiulan said while taking things out, "Yes, yes, I saved some. These are all for you and Jingming."

Hearing this, Sang Yu didn’t say much more.

This is how elders show their care for the younger generation.

"Look, this is roast duck my friend brought back from Beijing. I heard it’s delicious. I’ll make it for you guys later."

She had had roast duck before, but Sang Yu still smiled and said, "Okay, thank you, Auntie."

"No need for thanks."

"Well, it’s just right; I’m about to cook, and we can eat soon. You all go chat outside. I’ll do the cooking."

"How can this be, Auntie? I’ll cook." Sang Yu quickly said.

He Xiulan held Sang Yu’s hand and said, "No need, no need. You’ve worked hard taking care of Jingming these days. Today, let Auntie make something delicious for you. My soup is very tasty; just ask your cousin-in-law."

Wei Jin: "Yes, Mom’s soup is definitely delicious."

Sang Yu was still unwilling: "But there’s no reason for you to cook. You’re a guest."

"What guest or not; are you not considering yourself part of our family?" He Xiulan pretended to be angry.

Sang Yu paused.

Jiang Jingming then said, "Sang Yu, let Auntie cook. You can chat with your cousin-in-law."

Sang Yu had no choice but to agree: "Alright then, Auntie, remember to let me know if you need anything."

He Xiulan’s expression softened: "Don’t worry; go have fun."

He Xiulan took the things and went to the kitchen.

Sang Yu and the others sat in the living room.

Sang Yu would frequently glance toward the kitchen.

She seemed distracted in the conversation, and Jiang Jingming noticed this and gave Wei Jin a look.

After receiving Jiang Jingming’s look, Wei Jin said, "Sang Yu, let’s go to your room. I have some girly things to discuss with you, not convenient with Jingming here."

Sang Yu didn’t think much, glanced at the kitchen, and then said, "Okay."

"Don’t run off anywhere," she said to Jiang Jingming before leaving, still worried.

Jiang Jingming smiled wryly, thinking of himself as a child? However, Sang Yu’s concern made him feel warm.

"Okay."

Wei Jin watched this scene, raising an eyebrow slightly.

Once in the room, Wei Jin looked at the big bed, which only had one pillow on it.

"You and Jingming..."

Sang Yu noticed Wei Jin’s gaze on the bed, feeling a bit alarmed inside: "I’m worried I might knock against his wound while sleeping, so we sleep separately."

Wei Jin chuckled softly: "No need to be tense; I understand."

"Sang Yu, what kind of person do you think Jingming is?" Wei Jin suddenly asked.

An image of Jiang Jingming appeared in Sang Yu’s mind; his appearance was impeccable.

As a person, thinking of him standing by her side multiple times, gently helping her treat her wounds, and the things he’d said before.

What kind of person is he?

Wei Jin didn’t rush Sang Yu to answer, continuing:

"Or do you think Jingming could be the one you spend the rest of your life with?"

This question stumped Sang Yu.

Since coming here, she hadn’t thought about spending the rest of her life with anyone.

Like her life in the past, she didn’t think anyone could truly spend a lifetime together in this world.

She believed in sincerity but also knew sincere feelings could change.

Initially agreeing to marry Jiang Jingming was partly to get rid of those dreadful relatives of her original self, and partly because she knew Jiang Jingming would die in the line of duty.

But later she found out Jiang Jingming was a good person.

She didn’t want such a good person to lose his life, so she specifically warned him.

It seems that Jiang Jingming’s fateful misfortune from the book has passed.

She hadn’t thought about what would happen next.

"You and Jingming haven’t got your marriage certificate yet, do you know?" Wei Jin asked again.

"I know." Sang Yu nodded.

"That means you can leave at any time."

Sang Yu quickly raised her head, looking at Wei Jin in disbelief.

Wei Jin smiled gently:

"Surprised? Actually, Jingming might have thought about this too, which is why he hasn’t mentioned getting the certificate."

"Actually, I don’t know Jingming that well. After marrying Chunhe, I rarely met Jingming, but from family descriptions and the few times we’ve met, I can feel that.

Jingming, though not fond of talking, indeed cares for others, so he never brought up getting the marriage certificate, giving you time to decide.

If you go to him now and say you don’t want to marry him and want to leave, I don’t think he would stop you."

Listening to Wei Jin’s words, Sang Yu thought about her time with Jiang Jingming.

He never seemed to demand anything from her.

After marrying him, it felt like nothing changed from when she was alone.

She could still wake up naturally, do what she wanted every day.

He truly seemed to impose no constraints on her.

He even helped her without hesitation when she needed it.

These things she never seemed to seriously think about before.

"Do you know he wants to hold a new wedding for you?" Wei Jin suddenly asked.

"Why?" Sang Yu instinctively asked.

Wei Jin: "From what I know, probably because he thought the previous wedding was too rushed, so he wants a more formal and grander wedding for you.

Since he hasn’t told you yet, it’s likely he’s not ready to say it.

Actually, one downside of Jingming is his hesitation on certain matters."

She looked deeply at Sang Yu.

"For example, you."

Sang Yu couldn’t describe her feelings, a bit overwhelmed and a bit scared.

Wei Jin just touched lightly on the subject: "These things I mentioned, it’s what I wanted to share with you myself,

Jingming doesn’t know, and you should pretend you don’t know either,

Jingming will tell you himself when he’s ready. I’m telling you now so you can be a bit mentally prepared."

Sang Yu: "Okay, I understand. Thank you, cousin-in-law."

Until they heard He Xiulan’s voice from downstairs, their conversation ended.

"Let’s go down together."

Sang Yu: "Okay."

Sang Yu adjusted her emotions and went downstairs.

He Xiulan looked at the two coming down and said, "Come quickly, try the soup I made."

The moment Sang Yu came down, Jiang Jingming looked up, and for a split second, her gaze met his.

Sparks flew in that fleeting moment.

Sang Yu quickly looked away; right now, she couldn’t face Jiang Jingming with a normal mindset.

Jiang Jingming had a hint of disappointment in his eyes.

Wei Jin noticed and smiled at Jiang Jingming.