Stars In His Eyes-Chapter 1796: Sincere Feelings, Part 9

"Then for a long time, I was always on edge, afraid that one day I’d fall into his trap and be retaliated against. But after waiting for more than a week with nothing happening, I later realized that he was just a paper tiger, all talk and no action. He wouldn’t really take revenge on me!" Perhaps because of these childhood experiences, even though Chen Ning seemed to be joking and carefree with this cousin on the surface, in her heart, she actually respected him, and among all her cousins, she was closest to him.

Chen Ning once thought, if it wasn’t for the country’s law prohibiting close relatives from marrying, she might have clung to this cousin if it were back in ancient times!

He Da nodded, seeing that Chen Ning’s cousin truly took care of her like a little sister.

"Enough about my cousin!" After messing around in He Da’s embrace for a while, Chen Ning finally sat back, then looked down at He Da’s leg with some reproach, "I knew your leg would get hurt. You insisted on pretending it was fine and lied on the phone saying nothing was wrong! Liar!"

"Really, it’s nothing. It just looks a bit scary; it’s just swollen. I’ve put some medicine on it. It’ll go down in a while," He Da explained.

"I know, swelling can hurt too," Chen Ning said, feeling a bit distressed. "If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have had to fly for so long. Tomorrow you’re not allowed to wear your prosthesis! Just use crutches tomorrow!"

"If it weren’t for me, you wouldn’t have to worry so much. Chen Ning, I’m really afraid I’m not good enough, that your parents aren’t willing to let you marry me." He Da sighed, "I’m really fine, don’t be upset. This little injury, compared to what I’ve endured before, is nothing. I got through those, and this mild swelling can’t do anything to me. I don’t mind appearing in front of your family like this because I’m afraid people will look down on me, but because I’m worried they’ll look down on you."

"I’m not afraid at all!" Chen Ning knew that while her grandparents were good, tomorrow there would be other relatives. Some of them, hearing she brought back someone with a missing leg, would certainly want to see her embarrassed.

"It’s enough for me to know that you’re good. After all, it’s the two of us living our lives together, and if you treat me well, and I’m happy, that’s all that matters. I don’t care what others think of me. Anyway, growing up, I’ve never been the prettiest, the smartest, the top student, or the most eloquent one in the family. They can say whatever they want, as long as I know I’m happy and content with you."

He Da responded softly but didn’t agree because he didn’t want her to suffer any grievances. He wanted to make her as happy as possible.

Chen Ning was silent for a moment, knowing that with He Da’s stubborn nature, she couldn’t persuade him, so she didn’t continue.

With Chen Ning not speaking, the usually quiet He Da also remained silent, but he took the initiative to hold Chen Ning’s hand, and this gesture made the silent Chen Ning smile.

The laughter followed right after. 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

Then, she started saying, "Did you see what I pointed out to you from the car on our way back from the airport? That couple was so brave, kissing on the street with so many people watching. Don’t you think they’d be embarrassed? Oh, by the way, let me tell you a secret. I once saw your brother kissing Sister Zhilan! It was even more intense than what we saw today! Who’d have thought that someone as reserved as your brother could be so... intimate with Sister Zhilan."

Thinking about it, Chen Ning didn’t know how to put it into words, so she just left it at that.

Chen Ning didn’t think kissing in public was too bold; she was actually a bit envious. After all, she and He Da mostly just held hands.

What maiden doesn’t long for romance?

Chen Ning glanced at He Da and sighed. He’s as clueless as a block of wood!