Xinyan sat up, her eyes sparkling as she looked at Jiang Peiqin, who was still lying on the grass, nodding enthusiastically like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes."
Though she had been reincarnated, her past life had been too harsh, and she had never lived freely for herself. Now that she had another chance, she not only ditched a scumbag but also watched him struggle, destined for an unsatisfactory life unless something unexpected happened.
In the future, she would occasionally keep an eye on those people and enjoy the show, which could be considered as avenging her past life.
Now she just wanted to turn her heart towards the sun and be her genuine self, including the curiosity that comes with her age.
Jiang Peiqin also sat up, placing her hands on her legs, "His name is Ling Wenhao. I grew up with him, and before the age of twelve, I was basically his and my brothers’ little follower.
Later, he joined the army and was stationed elsewhere, so we didn’t see each other anymore. But every year on my birthday, he would send me gifts, along with some ambiguous messages.
On my sixteenth birthday, he suddenly appeared at the school gate, saying he was on leave and came to visit.
In the days that followed, he would be at the school gate when classes let out to pick me up until he had to return to his unit and finally stated his purpose."
Xinyan smiled with her eyes crescent, "Did he confess to you?"
It was the first time seeing Jiang Peiqin blush, she nodded slightly, "Yeah, though it was really awkward back then."
Probably recalling the scene, she laughed out loud.
Xinyan nudged Jiang Peiqin with her elbow, "Quite romantic nonetheless."
Jiang Peiqin seemed to remember something and stifled her smile, "You heard it too that day, before the school term started, he came back for a visit, initially to help me with the registration, but we ended up having a falling out."
At this point, Jiang Peiqin stopped talking.
Xinyan didn’t urge her to continue, just stayed by her side.
After a while, she spoke, "He’s good-looking and has a decent family background. Many girls in the neighborhood like him, including that Luo Zidan.
That day, when I went over, I saw him holding Luo Zidan in front of everyone in the yard.
Moreover, Luo Zidan said some misleading things, and though he immediately cut her off, there were so many people watching.
The next day, rumors spread all over the neighborhood. I was unhappy inside, but didn’t take it seriously.
But who would have thought, the day after, Luo Zidan came to me, pulling out Ling Wenhao’s watch from her pocket, claiming it was a token of their relationship.
I was really angry then.
I knew who Ling Wenhao was, but I was mad about why he didn’t keep better track of his things, letting Luo Zidan get his watch.
You know what?
I accompanied him to buy that watch."
At this point, she stopped again.
But this time, Xinyan didn’t have to wait long, "Just as he was about to explain to me, he received an emergency notice and had to return to the county."
Xinyan laughed, "So after dealing with the situation, he hurried back to explain to you?"
Jiang Peiqin looked a bit embarrassed and nodded gently, "Yes, he only had half a day’s time, and that night he rushed back to the county."
Xinyan curiously asked, "How many years older is he than you?"
Jiang Peiqin blushed instantly, taking a while to reply, "Seven years."
Xinyan initially wanted to say ’an older guy with a younger girl,’ but then remembered that He Jinxuan was six years older than her, so she kept quiet.