Chapter 432 The Celestial Granny Who Was Desired Beyond Reach
Chapter 432 The Celestial Granny Who Was Desired Beyond Reach
Once the canopy is set up, setting up the tent is much faster.
The three sisters worked together to set up their tents for the night on the terrace of the campsite.
"Oh my, I can enjoy the sunset and sunrise from my sleeping bag."
The three sisters chatted, took photos, edited them, and posted them on WeChat Moments. The afternoon flew by.
As evening fell, the setting sun slowly descended on the other side of the mountain, carpeting the ground in orange light.
Hua Lan couldn't wait to share this beautiful scenery with Chu Xiao.
Even a phone screen couldn't diminish their happiness.
Zhen Zhen kept staring at Hua Lan.
Her gaze and the upturned corners of her lips revealed her envy.
An Xiaoyue watched all this and silently stirred the tomato sauce that she was using with the pasta.
Happiness, being loved, having someone to rely on, and a compatible partner—who wouldn't want that?
Zhen Zhen looked away and met An Xiaoyue's gaze.
An Xiaoyue's lips curled into a faint smile.
When her little scheme was exposed, Zhen Zhen pretended to drink beer to hide her inner unease.
She said in an unnatural tone, "They have a really good relationship."
An Xiaoyue followed her words, "Yes, it's fortunate that Grandma Hualan is there, otherwise they would really only have each other."
The two remained silent, and an inexplicable quiet settled in, a stark contrast to the lively atmosphere around them as they admired the sunset.
The tomato sauce in the pot was bubbling and bubbling, and the aroma of barbecue seasoning filled the air.
Watching the orchids in the sunset, I am immersed in the joy of sharing with my loved one.
Zhen Zhen thought that Little Flower probably wouldn't notice what was going on here.
An Xiaoyue had long noticed her unusual behavior and could roughly guess what she was thinking at that moment.
“Xiaoyue…” Zhen Zhen pursed her lips.
If I don't ask, she'll start overthinking.
Asking would only make her seem presumptuous.
"What?" An Xiaoyue didn't look at her, still focused on the tomato sauce in the pot.
"Um..." Zhen Zhen was a little embarrassed, rubbing her hands together. "Why did you help your brother deliver my shoes? Did your brother say something to you?"
"He didn't say anything to me?" She shouldn't be the one to break the ice between Zhen Zhen and Fang Yi.
"I guess my brother felt bad about not agreeing to help you find a Sanda coach, so he's trying to make it up to you. He does things in a very different way, and I don't understand him."
"I see." Zhen Zhen's tone was clearly disappointed, and her eyes didn't know where to look. "It's nothing. My physical condition is indeed not suitable for practicing Sanda right away. He's right."
“If he won’t look for one, I will.” An Xiaoyue patted her chest confidently. “My Sanda coach can introduce you to a female coach. A female coach will be less likely to cause unnecessary misunderstandings and trouble.”
Speaking of Sanda (Chinese kickboxing), Zhen Zhen has never given up on the idea of protecting herself.
She knew from a young age that the only person she could rely on was herself.
"Okay, I can now do 20 push-ups in one go and 5 sit-ups. I'll train slowly. I have a drama to film and I just finished shooting a movie. I'll take a break this year and focus on practicing Sanda (Chinese kickboxing)."
“Sure. Having another skill will allow you to take on more diverse roles,” An Xiaoyue encouraged her.
Zhen Zhen replied with a faint smile, "Mm."
Her disappointment was so obvious that An Xiaoyue couldn't bear to see her lost in her own thoughts.
“My brother has been in China recently. My aunt told me that there is an experiment coming up, and he has to take his team abroad for about three or four months. The exact length of the trip depends on the progress of the experiment.”
Zhen Zhen didn't immediately understand why An Xiaoyue was telling her about Leng Fangyi's work arrangements.
After all, she is an actress, and understanding the psychological activities of characters is her basic skill.
She quickly realized that Xiaoyue had been stirring the tomato sauce in the pot the whole time while she was saying these words, and hadn't looked at her directly.
Xiaoyue avoided making eye contact with her.
Avoiding eye contact is a sign of guilt.
Xiaoyue is a person with a strong sense of boundaries. If Xiaoyue lies, it must be because Leng Fangyi has mentioned something related to her to Xiaoyue.
Therefore, Leng Fangyi was trying to win her over.
A single man is showing interest in another single woman.
The reason is simple: I liked it.
Zhen Zhen's pupils suddenly contracted, and a look of surprise flashed in her eyes.
Did Leng Fang take a liking to her?
impossible!
But Xiaoyue inexplicably mentioned that Leng Fangyi had been out of the country for several months. Wasn't that implying that she should go find Leng Fangyi?
A boy raised in a family of traditional Chinese medicine practitioners, a man known as a "prodigy of traditional Chinese medicine," would fall for a woman who has no formal education.
Zhen Zhen clenched her fingers into a fist, her knuckles turning white, suppressing the turmoil churning within her heart.
She did not suspect that Leng Fangyi had a problem with her eyes.
Instead, she kept asking herself, "Why did someone so outstanding like her deserve to be chosen?"
Zhenzhen disliked guessing games and wasting her energy.
She asked An Xiaoyue directly, "Why?"
An Xiaoyue's heart skipped a beat, and she instantly understood.
She pondered for a moment, then asked Zhenzhen very seriously, "Do you want to know the reason?"
"Yes." Zhen Zhen's gaze was firm.
"The truth might be a little cruel to you."
"I want to hear the truth."
An Xiaoyue turned off the gas stove; the residual heat would keep the tomato sauce warm for a while.
“My brother doesn’t have anyone he likes, so it doesn’t matter who he marries. But it’s a little different if it’s you. Because you’re my good sister and you get along well with my family. Even if I go back to the Leng family’s house for dinner every day, you won’t feel resentful.”
An Xiaoyue thought that if she didn't tell Zhen Zhen, given her personality, Zhen Zhen would take the initiative to distance herself from Leng Fangyi.
Rather than striving for something, she would control herself from trying to obtain it.
Because, in matters of the heart, she is humble and insecure.
She can tell Zhenzhen what Fangyi is thinking. As for whether or not to accept being with Leng Fangyi, that's something Zhenzhen should consider.
"I'm benefiting from your kindness again." Zhen Zhen's eyes softened, and warmth welled up in her heart, so much so that she loosened her tightly clenched fingers.
“This is a major event in your life, and I know you don’t want to accept kindness from dubious sources, so I’m telling you the truth. In any case, our relationship will not change, and you will always be my best sister.”
"The atmosphere in your family is really tempting. Having a mother-in-law as gentle, open-minded, and emotionally supportive as your aunt is something many people would dream of."
An Xiaoyue smiled knowingly, "I've also heard that some people marry their husbands because their mothers-in-law are too good."
Zhen Zhen's cheeks flushed slightly as she handed her a plate of spaghetti. "Hurry up and pour on the tomato sauce, I'm hungry."
She actually got shy.
An Xiaoyue didn't expose her, "Alright, here's some extra of your favorite ketchup."
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