When Zhang Xin ca over, Shi Yang was also there, and everyone was sitting around Zhao Dazhuang’s hospital bed, chatting.
Zhao ii listened to them talk while occasionally glancing at Zhang Xin, feeling that every word and action of Zhang Xin was particularly feminine.
When Zhang Xin spoke, she would unconsciously brush the hair hanging in front of her with a gentle motion, a simple gesture that exuded an indescribable charm.
Zhao ii watched with a look of envy, but she realized so things couldn’t be learned through imitation alone; they required both natural conditions and acquired habits.
In secret, Zhao ii practiced twice in front of the mirror, thinking that whether she was brushing her hair or smiling with pursed lips, these actions that Zhang Xin pulled off with unique beauty looked quite ridiculous on her, resembling the foolish imitation of Dongshi.
At her age then, Zhao ii was vain and loved beauty, yearning for all good things. So when she suddenly realized the huge gap between herself and Zhang Xin, especially since Zhang Xin was Shi Yang’s best buddy’s girlfriend, Zhao ii’s self-esteem was severely hit, and she felt she had embarrassed Shi Yang.
Although this thought was entirely unnecessary, considering Zhao ii’s age and experience back then, she had never encountered such a thing, nor had she thought about this aspect. Now, suddenly aware of it, her character made her instantly deflated.
Zhao ii leaned against the hospital bed, her father’s rhythmic snoring filling her ears. In the darkness, she stared at Shi Yang lying on the sofa, faintly discerning a rough outline, staring blankly and lost in thought.
Zhao ii had never been soone to keep things bottled up since she was a child. So, the next day, when Shi Yang sensitively noticed her sullen mood and asked her caringly, Zhao ii lowered her head and gloomily asked, "Brother, isn’t Sister Xin particularly beautiful and feminine?"
Shi Yang was montarily unsure of her point and replied, "Hmm, she’s alright. What’s up?"
Zhao ii lifted her thin eyelids slightly, "n are quite fond of feminine won, right? Don’t you like that too?"
Shi Yang hugged Zhao ii’s shoulder and asked, "What’s the matter? Why bring this up suddenly? Did soone say sothing to you?"
Zhao ii’s heart now was inexplicably fragile compared to when she was young.
Back then, if she encountered grievances, she would forget them quickly, able to process and digest them herself completely.
Now it was entirely different; even the smallest issue made her want to tell Shi Yang, hoping he’d soothe and comfort her, as if only then her grievances and complaints would be gradually appeased.
Zhao ii herself hadn’t realized that under Shi Yang’s affection and indulgence, she had begun to beco more and more delicate and fond of acting spoiled.
When Shi Yang asked, Zhao ii couldn’t hold it anymore and confided in a whiny tone, "Brother, do you think I’m totally lacking femininity? Actually, I find myself quite average-looking, and my personality isn’t likable . . . " Zhao ii went around in circles before finally focusing on what concerned her most, "Brother, am I embarrassing you?"
Shi Yang’s lips gently twitched as he finally understood the reason for Zhao ii’s sudden mood drop; it turned out she was feeling insecure.
Amused inside, Shi Yang dared not show it outwardly, fearing to hurt his little wife’s fragile self-esteem, and he gently asked, "Who said you lack femininity? That you’re average-looking? That your personality isn’t likable?"
Zhao ii suddenly turned her head, looking at Shi Yang expectantly with her slender black eyes.
Shi Yang pulled her into a hug and kissed her forehead and cheek, "If you weren’t feminine, would I be so captivated by you? You’re actually very attractive, pretty, and have a good personality. ii, in my eyes, you’re wonderful."
Shi Yang spoke so candidly and straightforwardly that Zhao ii showed an expression of surprise and delight, looking up at Shi Yang with a silly, adorable look.
Unable to resist, Shi Yang kissed Zhao ii, brushing against her soft lips, "As long as I like you, why care about what others think?" Though this sentence was mumbled, Zhao ii heard it clearly.
Shi Yang’s lips were moist and warm, enveloping hers, absorbing the heat with vigor, and that scorching feeling soothed all the budding insecurity and grievances in her heart.
Zhao ii extended her arms, hugging Shi Yang tightly, relishing in the happiness and intoxicated by this sweet kiss . . .
Shi Yang straightened up, resting his forehead against Zhao ii’s, asking, "Feeling better? . . . Comfortable?"
Zhao ii smiled with her eyes narrowed, her eye corners wrinkling happily, throwing a playful glance at Shi Yang, "I knew you loved , and I love you too, Brother, no matter what you’re like, I love you most."
After talking to Shi Yang, Zhao ii imdiately felt better. She had no other rits growing up except being carefree and broad-minded. Initially depressed, she feared Shi Yang wouldn’t like her, but now that it was sorted out, she let it go, imdiately forgetting about it.
In the afternoon, during a class, Zhao ii’s phone suddenly rang. Zhang Xin was calling. She hurriedly signaled Peng Hui and Qian Sing to cover for her, then hunched over, hiding under the desk to answer the call.
"Hello, Sister Xin."
"ii, when do you finish school? I need to go to the hospital, and I happen to pass by your school, so I’ll give you a ride."
"Okay, I have half an hour left of class. What ti will you arrive, Sister Xin?"
"About that ti. If you get there first, wait for a bit, alright?"
"Okay."
Zhao ii hung up the phone and sat up.
Peng Hui covered her mouth and whispered, "Who was it?"
Zhao ii also lowered her voice, "My sister-in-law."
Peng Hui hesitated for a mont before reacting, "Brother Chao’s girlfriend?"
Zhao ii nodded.
Peng Hui imdiately grew curious and couldn’t help asking, "What does she look like? Is she pretty?"
Zhao ii casually replied, "Pretty."
Peng Hui actually wanted to ask if she was prettier than her sister, but the words ca to her mouth, and she hesitated to say them out loud.
Peng Hui also knew that her sister had initially dumped Qu Chaozong, but upon hearing that Qu Chaozong had a new girlfriend, she couldn’t help but be curious about her looks.
Peng Hui pulled Zhao ii and asked, "Hey, what did your sister-in-law call you for?"
Zhao ii said, "Oh, she ntioned she’d swing by to pick up to go to the hospital."
Peng Hui’s eyes lit up, "I happen to want to buy sothing outside of school. Let’s go together after school."
Unaware of anything, Zhao ii nodded and agreed, "Okay."
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