Chapter 43: Chapter 43 I’m already in too deep. Irredeemable. _1 Chapter 43: Chapter 43 I’m already in too deep. Irredeemable. _1 On the way back to the village, at Ying Anjing’s request, Xiao Changyi paused to rest twice. If it were not for An Jing’s insistence, Changyi would not have thought to rest at all.
Even though he had carried her on his back for most of the day, he showed no sign of fatigue, as if nothing had happened. Anjing truly admired her man’s stamina.
Despite knowing that her man was strong, she still feared overworking him, so on their way back, she insisted that her man take two brief rests.
Fortunately, her man was very obedient~
An Jing’s hands, holding onto Xiao Changyi’s neck, tightened slightly as she smiled silently. When she caught sight of the huge banyan tree at the entrance of Jiuping Village, a symbol of sorts, her eyes dimmed a touch.
Her grandparents were from the countryside. Because her parents were also in the military and frequently stationed on bases, unable to look after her, she mostly grew up in the countryside with her grandparents.
However, the people from her countryside were clearly much more simple and kind than those in Jiuping Village.
Truth be told, she didn’t like Jiuping Village at all.
…One day I will leave this place, An Jing quietly vowed to herself.
Her gaze shifted from the banyan tree back to the perfect profile of the man carrying her, and An Jing slowly smiled, adding in her heart, And I will take him with me.
No sooner had she completed her thought than An Jing, seeing no one else around, gently rubbed her face against Xiao Changyi’s like a cat.
Xiao Changyi’s body visibly tensed, then relaxed as he freed a hand, gently patting the head of An Jing on his shoulder, as if to comfort her.
“Hehe…” An Jing simply laughed, choosing not to speak.
With An Jing’s laughter filling his ears, Xiao Changyi felt his heart brimming with joy, and the corners of his lips curled almost imperceptibly.
As they entered the village, both An Jing and Xiao Changyi were somewhat surprised.
They noticed the villagers’ gazes had changed again, filled with envy, jealousy, and complexity, confusing them as to what exactly had happened.
But An Jing and Xiao Changyi only had each other in their hearts. Regardless of their confusion, they paid no mind to the rest.
Xiao Changyi carried An Jing straight home.
As soon as Xiao Changyi had settled An Jing on the bench, he brought oil, salt, soy sauce, vinegar, and two meat buns to the kitchen. The next time he appeared in front of An Jing, he held a bowl of water in his hand.
Xiao Changyi offered the water to An Jing.
“Xiao Changyi…” An Jing looked at the bowl of water, moved beyond words. This man was truly considerate. Knowing a sip of tea wouldn’t quench her thirst, he immediately brought her a bowl of water as soon as they reached home.
And he hadn’t said a word…
If he had spoken, she wouldn’t have been so moved, but he had silently taken care of everything…
As An Jing watched him, Xiao Changyi didn’t speak either, just kept extending the water towards her, waiting for her to take it.
An Jing, her emotions complex, pursed her lips, then took the bowl of water with a smile. She didn’t drink immediately but looked at Xiao Changyi and teased with a laugh, “Xiao Changyi, if I fall for you even more, it will be all your fault.”
Xiao Changyi didn’t avert his gaze but met hers, and in a low voice, he said, “I have already fallen in.” He paused, “Irrevocably.”
An Jing was startled. After a moment, she laughed, “You’re quite heartless, aren’t you? It’s not enough for one person to fall, you have to drag me down with you.”
“But do you want to?” He looked at her intensely.