Chapter 35. Happy New Year
Nian Xi grabbed Luosangs hands and said, Sister Lusoang, my brother has agreed to let you go to a movie with me tomorrow afternoon.
Luosang paused shortly, then said, But, doesnt your brother need someone to take care of him
Just take half a day off. The steward can take care of me, said Nian Junting. While speaking, he looked at Nian Xi with a helpless look in his eyes, as if sayingSee, I know she likes me. Otherwise, why would she be so worried about me? She doesnt even want to leave me alone for a short while.
The corners of Nian Xis mouth twitched, then she said, Alright Ill be leaving now.
She really wanted to yell at her brother and tell him thatShes your carer, and its normal for her to worry about you!
She likes you? thought Nian Xi. Only if shes sick-minded. Why else would she like someone as nitpicky as you?
After the steward left, Nian Junting found afortable spot on the bed, thenidd down to watch TV. Luosang sat beside him, feeding him grapefruit.
After spending a long time eating, he suddenly discovered that she was now peeling grapefruits much faster than she had in the daytime, so he said, Not bad, your grapefruit-peeling skills have improved. As I thought, you needed practice.
Luosang took a deep breath, then sighed and responded, I cut every segment of grapefruit at the bottom, so theyre easier to peel.
Hearing her, Nian Junting nced at the peeled grapefruit in the te, then said, Youre smart. It seems that youre quite suitable for this job.
Luosang wanted to die when she heard him.
It wasnt a happy thing for her to be told that she was suitable for grapefruit-peeling.
It was almost twelve oclock when the sounds of fireworks were heard from outside, and colorful fireworks began to spread in the sky.
Luosang stood by the window, looking at the fireworks and feeling the deep sadness and loneliness from her heart.
Before, her families would always get together at New Year, and her father would enjoy a drink with Yi Jingxi. But now, her father was in prison, she was away from home, and her home was gone.
She closed the window to block the sounds of the firecrackers. Nian Junting was sitting on the bed, replying to messages. She assumed that many people were sending New Years greetings to him.
The room suddenly quieted down. Nian Junting raised his head to look at Luosang, who was leaning against the bed, then frowned and said, You have someone to send you a New Years greetings too, dont you?
No. Luosang smiled and dropped her eyes to hide the sadness in her eyes.
Thats sad. Not even that fatso texted you? Isnt he chasing after you? Nian Juntings narrowed eyes showed slight sympathy for her as he said, He pays too little attention to the girl hes chasing. If he likes you, hed definitely message you with a warm blessing just past twelve. I think you should forget him. Hes most likely casting a wide and ying with you.
Luosang remained silent. She never thought about being with Doctor Gu.
Seeing that she stayed silent, Nian Junting thought that she felt even sadder than before. So, he hesitated for a moment, then asked, Whats your phone number?
Luosang paused for a second, then gave him her number.
He lowered his head to tap on his phone. Soon afterwards, Luosangs phone buzzed.
She lowered her head to check it and found a message from a strange number that said Happy New Years.
Thats my number, Nian Junting looked at her and said, believing that she was obviously touched. Dont misunderstand me, and please dont deepen your feelings for me. I just felt pity for you, and I mean nothing more than that. I have absolutely no desire for you. His lips curved in a proud smile.
I know. She couldnt stand his extremely arrogant and narcissistic attitude, but still sensed a warmth flowing across her heart.
Seeing Luosang gazing at him with a faint smile on her face, Nian Junting sighed and rubbed his own hair.
He believed that he was too nice. Judging by the look in her eyes, he felt that she now loved him more and more, and that was terrible.