Adored by Him: My Blissful Days as the Girl Next Door-Chapter 377 - 376: Full and Overstuffed

When Zhang Xin came over, Shi Yang was also there, and everyone was sitting around Zhao Dazhuang’s hospital bed, chatting.

Zhao Meimei 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 Meimei watched with a look of envy, but she realized some things couldn’t be learned through imitation alone; they required both natural conditions and acquired habits.

In secret, Zhao Meimei 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 Meimei 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 Meimei’s self-esteem was severely hit, and she felt she had embarrassed Shi Yang.

Although this thought was entirely unnecessary, considering Zhao Meimei’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 Meimei 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 Meimei had never been someone 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 Meimei lowered her head and gloomily asked, "Brother, isn’t Sister Xin particularly beautiful and feminine?"

Shi Yang was momentarily unsure of her point and replied, "Hmm, she’s alright. What’s up?"

Zhao Meimei lifted her thin eyelids slightly, "Men are quite fond of feminine women, right? Don’t you like that too?"

Shi Yang hugged Zhao Meimei’s shoulder and asked, "What’s the matter? Why bring this up suddenly? Did someone say something to you?"

Zhao Meimei’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 Meimei herself hadn’t realized that under Shi Yang’s affection and indulgence, she had begun to become more and more delicate and fond of acting spoiled.

When Shi Yang asked, Zhao Meimei 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 Meimei 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 Meimei’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 Meimei 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. Meimei, in my eyes, you’re wonderful." 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Shi Yang spoke so candidly and straightforwardly that Zhao Meimei showed an expression of surprise and delight, looking up at Shi Yang with a silly, adorable look.

Unable to resist, Shi Yang kissed Zhao Meimei, brushing against her soft lips, "As long as I like you, why care about what others think?" Though this sentence was mumbled, Zhao Meimei 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 Meimei 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 Meimei’s, asking, "Feeling better? . . . Comfortable?"

Zhao Meimei smiled with her eyes narrowed, her eye corners wrinkling happily, throwing a playful glance at Shi Yang, "I knew you loved me, and I love you too, Brother, no matter what you’re like, I love you most."

After talking to Shi Yang, Zhao Meimei immediately felt better. She had no other merits 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, immediately forgetting about it.

In the afternoon, during a class, Zhao Meimei’s phone suddenly rang. Zhang Xin was calling. She hurriedly signaled Peng Hui and Qian Simeng to cover for her, then hunched over, hiding under the desk to answer the call.

"Hello, Sister Xin."

"Meimei, 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 time will you arrive, Sister Xin?"

"About that time. If you get there first, wait for me a bit, alright?"

"Okay."

Zhao Meimei hung up the phone and sat up.

Peng Hui covered her mouth and whispered, "Who was it?"

Zhao Meimei also lowered her voice, "My sister-in-law."

Peng Hui hesitated for a moment before reacting, "Brother Chao’s girlfriend?"

Zhao Meimei nodded.

Peng Hui immediately grew curious and couldn’t help asking, "What does she look like? Is she pretty?"

Zhao Meimei casually replied, "Pretty."

Peng Hui actually wanted to ask if she was prettier than her sister, but the words came 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 Meimei and asked, "Hey, what did your sister-in-law call you for?"

Zhao Meimei said, "Oh, she mentioned she’d swing by to pick me up to go to the hospital."

Peng Hui’s eyes lit up, "I happen to want to buy something outside of school. Let’s go together after school."

Unaware of anything, Zhao Meimei nodded and agreed, "Okay."