Chapter 120

Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com

Zuo Qinghuan wanted to get closer to Qin Wanshu, but her body couldn't move. Qin Wanshu's gaze wasn't as gentle as before, it was too plain, not cold nor warm. Zuo Qinghuan knew Qin Wanshu was angry, even though it felt like a subtle illusion, but Zuo Qinghuan was certain Qin Wanshu was very angry. This made Zuo Qinghuan feel a bit at a loss as she looked at Qin Wanshu.

At the moment Zuo Qinghuan turned around, Kitano Aoba's gaze followed her direction and also saw Qin Wanshu. When Kitano Aoba saw Qin Wanshu, her intuition told her this woman was the one her sister loved, that familiar yet unfamiliar woman. People often say reality doesn't live up to its reputation, and Kitano Aoba had always thought maybe her sister exaggerated, describing her so beautifully that it felt unreal. But when she saw Qin Wanshu, Kitano Aoba realized her sister hadn't exaggerated at all. This woman was so beautiful that Kitano Aoba felt she would pale in comparison. Kitano Aoba felt a sense of melancholy in her heart.

The moment Qin Wanshu saw Zuo Qinghuan, her long silent heart was touched as if a switch had been turned on, and it began to stir slightly. Looking at Zuo Qinghuan's slender white figure, the aura around Zuo Qinghuan had changed. Before, Zuo Qinghuan used to exude a kind of restlessness and unease, but now that restlessness seemed to have subsided, indeed, she had grown. Qin Wanshu also noticed Kitano Aoba beside Zuo Qinghuan. When Qin Wanshu saw Kitano Aoba, she was also somewhat surprised. Seeing Kitano Aoba, Qin Wanshu was reminded of herself ten years ago, a complex feeling. Especially feeling Kitano Aoba's admiration for Zuo Qinghuan, although Kitano Aoba was very discreet, Qin Wanshu could still clearly feel it. Had Zuo Qinghuan been with her all these three years? Would Zuo Qinghuan fall in love with her, the ten-year-younger self? Zuo Qinghuan shouldn't dislike her, right? It's just that listening to Zuo Qinghuan's defense of Kitano Aoba, Qin Wanshu felt slightly uncomfortable, even though Zuo Qinghuan was only doing what was reasonable, after all, what Shi Yunyang said was a bit too much.

When Zuo Qinghuan turned around, Qin Wanshu was slightly amazed. Zuo Qinghuan seemed to have transformed from a fake fairy to a real fairy. Her face gave off an illusion of being unattainable yet closest to the human world. Seeing Zuo Qinghuan's familiar infatuation in her eyes, it turned out to be just an illusion. She felt Zuo Qinghuan had changed, yet at the same time, nothing had changed. Qin Wanshu concealed many swirling emotions in her heart, not letting Zuo Qinghuan see too much of her emotions. Although Zuo Qinghuan's hesitant and appeasing gaze softened her heart for a moment, the lingering discomfort in her heart couldn't dissipate, and there were still many angers that hadn't been resolved with Zuo Qinghuan.

When Kitano Aoba looked at her, Qin Wanshu politely nodded and smiled at Kitano Aoba, who returned the smile.

Zuo Qinghuan saw Qin Wanshu's gaze quickly shift away from her, confirming that Qin Wanshu was indeed angry. Zuo Qinghuan wanted to approach Qin Wanshu; she had many things she wanted to say to her. However, at that moment, Qin Wanshu turned and walked towards the stage to deliver the opening speech for tonight's event. That turning back made Zuo Qinghuan feel very disappointed, but she quickly suppressed the feeling of loss in her heart, just quietly watching Qin Wanshu. As long as she could see Qin Wanshu's expression, she felt happy.

"Qin Wanshu only smiled at Aoba, not at you. It seems she hasn't forgiven you..." Li Xin said to Zuo Qinghuan with a worried expression.

Zuo Qinghuan's gaze remained glued to Qin Wanshu as if greedily trying to make up for the three years of not seeing enough. She seemed oblivious to Li Xin's words, but in fact, she was very clear. If Qin Wanshu said three years of no contact, then it was indeed three years of no contact. She had long been mentally prepared for this decisive woman.

Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com

"You're beyond help." Li Xin looked at Zuo Qinghuan's behavior and shrugged. Pursuing a goddess really requires extraordinary courage. Li Xin looked at the elegant and noble Qin Wanshu on stage and truly felt that this woman would be difficult to win over.

Kitano Aoba saw Zuo Qinghuan, and she felt that at this moment, Qin Wanshu was everything in her world. She knew her sister probably had a lot to say to Qin Wanshu. Kitano Aoba sincerely hoped that Qin Wanshu wouldn't be angry with her sister anymore and that they could be together in the end.

"Sister, I saw Xiao Yuandao. I want to ask her about Mother." Kitano Aoba had two purposes for coming to China: curiosity about Qin Wanshu and wanting to see her own mother. She seemed to have seen Xiao Yuandao and wanted to ask her about her mother. Besides, she didn't want to cling to her sister anymore. Her sister probably had a lot to say to Miss Qin, and she didn't want to disturb her sister.

"Alright." Zuo Qinghuan indeed followed Aoba's gaze and also saw Xiao Yuandao. She knew Aoba was eager to know about her mother, and Xiao Yuandao had lived with Aunt Xiao for many years. It would be good for them to chat, and besides, her mind was full of Qin Wanshu now, afraid she might neglect Aoba. She believed Xiao Yuandao would take good care of Aoba.

Aoba left the charity event with Xiao Yuandao, while Zuo Qinghuan's attention remained on Qin Wanshu.

Zuo Qinghuan felt very anxious. Her beloved woman was so close, yet she couldn't talk to her. Either she was held back by others, or Qin Wanshu was held back by others. So throughout the entire event, Zuo Qinghuan couldn't catch Qin Wanshu alone. As the event approached its end and Qin Wanshu prepared to leave, Zuo Qinghuan couldn't care less about the two people still clinging to her. After exchanging some pleasantries, she shook off the two and quickly caught up with Qin Wanshu.

"Qin Wanshu." Zuo Qinghuan nervously grabbed Qin Wanshu's wrist, afraid Qin Wanshu would turn around and leave immediately.

Qin Wanshu just looked faintly at Zuo Qinghuan.

"Do you need something?" Qin Wanshu asked indifferently.

"Yes, many things." Zuo Qinghuan had many things she wanted to say to Qin Wanshu. She didn't want their first reunion to pass without saying a word.

"Let's talk later. It's late, time to go back and rest." Qin Wanshu said lightly.

"Qin Wanshu, I miss you." Zuo Qinghuan suddenly said, looking at Qin Wanshu. 

"Okay, I understand." Qin Wanshu's tone remained indifferent, as if she truly acknowledged the information, merely objectively expressing her understanding, without any emotional color. However, Zuo Qinghuan felt a sense of distance emanating from Qin Wanshu.

Author's Note:

I feel exhausted, why do these two chapters feel so laborious?