Chapter 127
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
"I can't," Qin Wanshu firmly refused, leaving no room for negotiation. She felt quite powerless against Zuo Qinghuan's penetrating words. If it weren't for her strong willpower, she might have blushed at Zuo Qinghuan's penetrating questions.
"Qin Wanshu, really can't?" Zuo Qinghuan persisted with the tenacity of chewing gum, striving for her own benefit with all her might.
Qin Wanshu ignored Zuo Qinghuan, she didn't want to prolong this topic any further, fearing Zuo Qinghuan's relentless pursuit.
Seeing Qin Wanshu's attitude, Zuo Qinghuan realized that her efforts were in vain. However, Qin Wanshu's forgiveness was already satisfying for her. She would wait until their relationship was back on track before pursuing anything further.
"I thought you would ignore me for a long time..." Zuo Qinghuan continued to act cute while hugging Qin Wanshu.
"I wouldn't mind ignoring you longer," Qin Wanshu admitted, feeling that she had responded to Zuo Qinghuan too soon.
"Qin Wanshu, thank you for still loving me, and thank you for forgiving me," Zuo Qinghuan changed her tone from earlier and looked at Qin Wanshu seriously.
Qin Wanshu remained silent, but her gaze softened as she looked at Zuo Qinghuan.
“Why?” Zuo Qinghuan asked, puzzled. After three years without contact, how could such a resolute woman forgive her so easily? Zuo Qinghuan still felt somewhat unreal.
"Because you're also a woman, and women need compassion. If you were a man, I wouldn't forgive you so easily," Qin Wanshu gently encircled Zuo Qinghuan's waist with her hand, softly stroking Zuo Qinghuan's soft long hair.
Zuo Qinghuan didn't understand why she felt a warm sensation in her chest. She was deeply moved, yet also felt uncomfortable. Tears slid down uncontrollably, as if she had heard something similar in a dream, but couldn't recall ever having such a dream.
Seeing Zuo Qinghuan's tears, Qin Wanshu was touched by her words, but not to the point of tears. Nevertheless, seeing Zuo Qinghuan's tears always touched the softest part of her heart.
“Why are you crying?” Qin Wanshu asked gently. She couldn't bear to see Zuo Qinghuan's tears.
“Qin Wanshu, why didn't you contact me for three years? I couldn't reach you either. I missed you so much…” As Zuo Qinghuan spoke, tears flowed more freely. She hadn't felt aggrieved before, but now, with tears streaming down her face, she truly felt wronged.
Because I was afraid that if we contacted each other, I wouldn't be able to resist asking you to come back. I should give you the opportunity to spread your wings in the sky. Learning to face loneliness is essential for true growth, enduring solitude without being tempted by others or things is also a test. Besides, I was angry that you left. After all, three years is not a short time, and I couldn't completely let go.
“Don't cry. Where did these three years go?” Qin Wanshu didn't answer Zuo Qinghuan's question, just gently stroked her hand, becoming even gentler.
“Qin Wanshu, please don't ignore me in the future. It makes me feel very insecure and uneasy.” In Japan, countless nights were spent in loneliness, unable to sleep, longing to hear Qin Wanshu's voice but unable to contact her. The feeling of loneliness would keep her awake all night. She didn't want to exert so much effort to restrain herself from going back to Qin Wanshu. Zuo Qinghuan didn't want to experience that feeling again.
“I promise you.” Qin Wanshu hugged Zuo Qinghuan with affection, knowing that Zuo Qinghuan still lacked a sense of security. She must have felt very uneasy when Qin Wanshu gave her the cold shoulder before.
Qin Wanshu's response made Zuo Qinghuan inexplicably relieved. It felt like the Qin Wanshu from three years ago had returned. She held Qin Wanshu tighter, feeling like her heart had finally found its place to land.
Zuo Qinghuan wiped her tears with her hand, wondering why she had cried so much today. She thought she should be stronger now.
Source: https://www.jjwxc.net/onebook.php?novelid=1363950 This translation was originally posted on https://love4baihe.blogspot.com
Qin Wanshu took a tissue from the table and gently wiped away the tears on Zuo Qinghuan's face. She didn't like seeing Zuo Qinghuan cry at all, but now, all her anger and resentment towards Zuo Qinghuan had disappeared, replaced by nothing but concern.
“Do I look ugly now?” Zuo Qinghuan asked anxiously, concerned about her appearance. She didn't want Qin Wanshu to see her looking anything less than her best.
“A little bit.” Actually, Qin Wanshu found Zuo Qinghuan quite cute with her red eyes, resembling a little bunny.
“Can't you say something sweet? Can't you just say I look beautiful anytime?” Zuo Qinghuan said with frustration, knowing how much her image mattered to her crush.
“I never lie.” Qin Wanshu, seeing Zuo Qinghuan return to normal, felt relieved and playful enough to tease her.
So unromantic, Zuo Qinghuan thought to herself, but Qin Wanshu's words just now were quite affectionate.
“Qin Wanshu, can you say that sentence again, please?” Zuo Qinghuan looked eagerly at Qin Wanshu.
“Which one?” Qin Wanshu remembered saying many things just now and wasn't sure which sentence Zuo Qinghuan was referring to.
“The one where you said, 'I am a woman, you should be compassionate with me.'” Zuo Qinghuan really liked that sentence from Qin Wanshu.
Qin Wanshu felt that some words were better understood than spoken, especially out of context, it would feel awkward and forced.
“I'm hungry.” Qin Wanshu attempted to change the subject.
“Come on, I want to hear it!” Zuo Qinghuan insisted.
“You're not a child anymore, stop acting coquettish.” Qin Wanshu teased, knowing that deep down, Zuo Qinghuan was very much a little girl.
Zuo Qinghuan knew she is twenty-seven now, almost a mature woman, but when facing Qin Wanshu, she couldn't help but act like a little girl.
“That's because the target is you,” Zuo Qinghuan said seriously.
“I know,” Qin Wanshu smiled, enjoying how Zuo Qinghuan still relied on her, even though she had her own life now, she was still the person Zuo Qinghuan depended on the most.
Zuo Qinghuan liked it when Qin Wanshu said "I know," feeling that everything was understood in her heart.
“Are you hungry? I'll ask the waiter to bring breakfast.” Zuo Qinghuan released Qin Wanshu and prepared to call the front desk to have breakfast delivered.
“I'll take a shower then.” Qin Wanshu said and went into the bathroom.
“Is Aoba still at your place?” After showering and while having breakfast, Qin Wanshu suddenly asked.
“She moved to Aunt Xiao's place yesterday. She's Aunt Xiao's daughter.” Zuo Qinghuan answered cautiously, knowing how much Qin Wanshu used to care about Aoba.
“Was it Xiao Qinan who sent you to Japan?” Qin Wanshu actually knew that it was Xiao Qinan who sent Zuo Qinghuan to Japan, so she felt more at ease letting Zuo Qinghuan stay in Japan.
“Yes.” Zuo Qinghuan saw that Qin Wanshu seemed completely unconcerned about Aoba, so she relaxed.
Zuo Qinghuan briefly explained the relationship between Xiao Qinan and the Kitano family to Qin Wanshu.
“I didn't expect Xiao Qinan and the Kitano family to have such a connection. Xiao Qinan is an admirable woman. I'll accompany you to visit her when the time comes.” Qin Wanshu said gently, realizing that Zuo Qinghuan owed Xiao Qinan a great favor, and what Zuo Qinghuan owed, she owed too.
“We must visit Aunt Xiao, but I also want to visit the Qin family first.” Zuo Qinghuan had always wanted to visit Mr. Qin. They could visit Aunt Xiao later, as she was probably still basking in the joy of seeing her daughter.
“That's a good idea. Let's go back to the Qin family together this time.” Qin Wanshu also felt it was necessary.
Author's Note:
It feels like the end is getting closer.
