When Will My Childhood Sweetheart Marry Me?-Chapter 73 - 0: Unable to Enjoy the Blessing

Under the palm of her hand, the girl’s cheeks were so hot that they burned to the touch. She slightly widened her eyes, which were clear and full of shame and tension.

Pei Yan, of course, knew what was making her nervous. His gaze shifted carelessly toward the kitchen for a moment, and with a light smile, he asked her, "Are you coming to Seaside City tonight?"

Seaside City was the darn place where he was throwing his birthday party.

Thinking about someone’s atrocious behavior from last night, Jiang Shuyao looked at him coldly, really wanting to slap him across the face.

Tsk.

"Don’t look at me with those eyes; it’s very seductive, you know." Pei Yan flashed a mischievous smile, pinched her soft cheek with his hand, and then contentedly sat back down in his chair.

The girl glared at him silently, while he leisurely continued eating his porridge with a spoon, and declared without looking up, "After we’re done eating, I’ll go grocery shopping with godmother. You can catch up on some sleep at home. Otherwise, if you look unenergetic tonight, others might think I’ve been bullying you."

"..."

Throughout the entire time, Jiang Shuyao hardly dared to make any sound.

She knew what a face was for, unlike someone who was so recklessly fearless. Ms. Zhu had an incredible insight; if she displayed even the slightest abnormality, her mother would definitely see through her in a glance.

After breakfast, time passed quickly, and with the help of free labor, Jiang Shuyao was quite happy to relax.

At noon, her mother prepared a table full of seafood delicacies, especially scallops, with a variety of dishes. There was no other reason, just because Pei Yan loved to eat them.

Later, out of curiosity, she asked him why he liked scallops so much.

When Pei Yan replied, he looked at her steadily, his gaze explicit: "Scallops have a soft heart under their hard shell. Swallowing them creates a warm flow. They are stomach-nourishing, spleen-strengthening, and easy to digest."

After saying that, he lazily shifted his gaze away from her face, "And you, on the other hand, are just the opposite. You always make it so I can’t enjoy such a luxury."

Jiang Shuyao looked at him speechlessly, "You really have a thicker skin than a city wall."

After that, she coldly slammed the door and entered the bedroom.

In the afternoon, Zhu Yun planned to go to the hospital. Before she left, she gave Pei Yan a key and, from the sound of it, she didn’t plan to take it back, suggesting that he keep it for the long term.

The muffled voices coming from outside made Jiang Shuyao unexpectedly teary.

In her past life, she must have owed him something. That’s why he had come to compete with her for her mother’s affection in this life.

Sometimes she wondered what Pei Yan would be like if her godmother and Uncle Pei hadn’t divorced three years ago.

He would probably be living well in a villa, and his temper wouldn’t be so bad.

At least on his birthday, he would have his family by his side, blowing out the candles together.

Instead of moving to Yasong Residence to watch her moods. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Maybe Pei Yan was right, she was just the opposite of a scallop.

Jiang Shuyao appeared fragile on the outside, but inside she was as hard as a piece of cold ice. No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t melt her, let alone warm her up.

What was he still holding on to? If it were her, she probably would have given up long ago.

Jiang Shuyao stood in front of the wardrobe, absently lost in thought, and as she selected clothes, she fell into contemplation.

It was only when there was a knock on the door, accompanied by someone’s lazy urging, "Pretty girl, what are you pondering inside, fallen asleep?"

Her thoughts interrupted, Jiang Shuyao rubbed her temples and casually took a sweater from the wardrobe to put on.

After getting ready, she stepped out of the bedroom to find Pei Yan nestled in the couch playing video games, who subconsciously turned his head towards her.

After eyeing her up and down, he stretched and stood up.

"It’s cold over at Seaside City, bring a thicker jacket."

As he spoke, Pei Yan stopped in mid-stride, turned towards the girl, and revealed a profound smile: "Or you could choose not to bring one, there’s a ready-made heater right here."

"Roll."