Chapter 182: Excuses to Greet
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Qiao Ranran and Yu Feifei exclaid, “No!”
Even though they were already married, they still felt shy when discussing these topics.
Jin Nian had always thought that her relationship with Lu An had co about by chance. It was rare for her to admit, even to herself, that in that departnt, Lu An had indeed introduced her to new horizons.
Although Lu An was typically arrogant and domineering, he was always the one who took care of things in that aspect. Thanks to him, Jin Nian often acted reluctant verbally, but her body’s response couldn’t deceive anyone.
She enjoyed it very much, but at the sa ti, she was conflicted. It seed as if she and Lu An hadn’t had the opportunity to formally date before jumping right into intimacy.
Qiao Ranran asked curiously, “You don’t like Lu An?”
Jin Nian replied, “How could 1 not like him? It’s just that we’ve known each other for so long that 1 can’t distinguish whether I like him as a person or just enjoy spending ti with him.”
Feifei Yu chid in, “Is it possible that you liked him a long ti ago, but you didn’t realize it?”
Jin Nian shook her head vigorously, denying it.
Qiao Ranran added, “1 think it’s quite possible. Jin Nian is usually pretty oblivious. Even if she did fall for him, she might not have realized it herself.”
Yu Feifei said, “If it weren’t for Lu Feng’s aversion to discussing other people’s private affairs and gossip, I would have asked him about Lu An.”
Jin Nian asked, “Ask him about what?”
Yu Feifei raised an eyebrow mischievously, “Of course, I’d ask about his thoughts. Maybe he’s liked you for a long ti.”
Jin Nian shook her head as if shaking a tambourine, “That’s even more impossible. Please don’t ask.”
Qiao Ranran concurred, “I think so too. If he’d liked you for a long ti, why didn’t he say anything?”
Jin Nian nodded.
During this ti, Jin Nian had been keeping company with the bride-to-be, so her encounters with Lu An had beco less frequent.
At the stroke of midnight on New Year’s Eve, Lu An promptly sent her a WeChat ssage, “Wifey, happy New Year, may you always be happy.”
As Jin Nian read the ssage, her thoughts drifted back to the past.
During the years Lu An spent abroad, he would always send Jin Nian a New Year’s greeting at midnight. The ssages were cold and seed like generic mass texts. At first, Jin Nian would reply, but in the subsequent years, she stopped responding altogether.
At 1:30 AM on New Year’s Day, after reading Lu An’s ssage, Jin Nian decided to give him a call. She suddenly had a strong desire to hear his voice, without considering whether he might already be asleep.
The phone rang several tis, and then he picked up. His tone was slightly hoarse as if he had been awakened from a dream. He let out a soft “Hmm,” and if one listened carefully, there was a hint of indulgence in his voice.
Hearing his voice, Jin Nian’s heart inexplicably softened. “Lu An, 1 wish you a happy New Year.”
On the other end, he chuckled, “What ti is it now?”
“1:30,” Jin Nian replied.
There was a rustling sound from Lu An’s end, likely indicating that he had sat up in bed. He cleared his throat and asked, “Why aren’t you sleeping yet?”
“I’m chatting with Ranran and Feifei. I’m not tired at all,” Jin Nian replied.
Lu An, in a playful tone, said, “So, you’re still awake, but you ignored your Hubby’s WeChat ssage?”
Jin Nian teased, “Are you mad? If you’re mad, 1’11 hang up.”
“Don’t hang up,” a certain soone said shalessly in front of her. “Let’s chat a little longer, you heartless little thing.”
“About what?” Jin Nian inquired.
“Anything will do,” Lu An replied. “Have you missed ?”
Jin Nian answered honestly, “Yes.” She found it rather strange because despite spending so much ti together, they had only been apart for two days.
On the other end of the call, Lu An laughed contentedly. Then he suddenly asked, “Did you think those New Year’s greetings 1 sent before were mass ssages?”
Lu An hadn’t expected this sudden question. After a brief pause, he replied, “What do you think? Did 1 send them to you individually?”
Jin Nian already had an answer in her heart but still felt a bit disappointed. “It should be a mass ssage. You probably didn’t have ti to individually edit New Year’s greetings.”
Lu An didn’t say anything more. He didn’t explain that he had sent New Year’s greetings to her exclusively for six years. Jin Nian was right. He didn’t have the ti to edit individual ssages, and he found even copying and pasting too troubleso.
It was only for her that the long strings of ssages had been reduced to short sentences. Each one had been carefully considered before sending.
In the following years, as they drifted apart, Jin Nian rarely initiated calls or ssages, and even when Lu An did, her responses lacked enthusiasm.
Additionally, upon learning of her romantic involvent, Lu An had receded to the role of a normal and considerate friend. He didn’t disturb her or initiate contact, except during holidays when he had an excuse to send greetings..
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