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"From now on, you will be called Ji Xining." The eighteen-year-old Ji Nuan Yang said calmly to the frail girl in front of her.
The girl’s eyes still held a hint of fear; life in the orphanage was too harsh, and she didn’t know when it would end. She was weak and timid, making her an easy target for bullying. She often went hungry, and the bigger kids would snatch away her blankets, leaving her cold at night.
She didn’t dare to tell the caretakers at the orphanage, fearing that those older children would only escalate their torment.
One day, she saw three black cars pull up to the orphanage. From the middle car emerged a boy in a school uniform, a black ribbon draped over his left arm. She understood that he had lost a family member.
She looked at him with pity; losing a loved one must be incredibly painful.
But she couldn’t truly empathize because she had no family.
Standing in the corner, she watched him speak with the orphanage director. His words were mostly polite greetings, but his gaze was deep and mature for someone his age.
Later, he stood before a line of orphans, including newborns, all yearning to be taken away by this mysterious boy.
After scanning the group lightly, his gaze landed on her—the girl who had just given him a sympathetic look.
Ignoring the director’s attempts to recommend obedient children, he walked directly up to her.
At that moment, she barely reached his waist due to malnutrition stunting her growth. Yet her clear eyes were more captivating than those of many other children around her.
He pulled out a clean handkerchief from his jacket pocket and gently wiped the dirt from her forehead.
Everyone held their breath, watching this young master perform such a tender gesture.
But in his eyes, all she saw was calmness.
“From now on, you will be called Ji Xining,” he announced, and many children looked on with envy, jealousy, and even hatred. Why had this young master chosen her over anyone else?
But there was no need for a reason.
A single glance was enough.
Ji Xining nodded. Although he seemed somewhat indifferent, it was still better than staying in this orphanage.
“Pack your things and come with me.”
“I have nothing to pack,” Ji Xining replied softly.
“Hmm?” Ji Nuan Yang leaned in slightly, perhaps not catching her words clearly due to their
Isn't this a scene only found in fairy tales?
Well-trimmed plants and uniformly dressed servants reveal the luxurious decor at every turn.
She felt certain that she had arrived in a palace.
"From now on, you will live here. Someone will come to tutor you, and then you'll go to school. From now on, you are the Ji Family Miss," Ji Nuan Yang said to Ji Xining.
She nodded, still unable to process that she had entered a mysterious world, when she saw Ji Nuan Yang walking upstairs.
He was the one who had brought her out of the orphanage, and now he was going to leave her here all alone?
Moreover, she didn’t even know his name.
"Uncle..." Could she call him that?
Ji Nuan Yang, who had just stepped onto the second step, paused and turned around, looking down at little Xi Ning from above.
Uncle?
"I am your brother."
"Oh... Brother." Ji Xining tried calling him, "Then what is your name?"
Ji Nuan Yang understood that he had recklessly brought a naive little girl into this world, and she must be filled with questions. However, he didn't have the energy to address them right now.
When his elder brother suddenly passed away and their father fell gravely ill, he had to shoulder the burden of the Ji Family. Thus, he could only adopt a child to keep his father company, hoping to alleviate the sorrow caused by the loss of his eldest son.
"Ji Nuan Yang," he said heavily, stating his name. "The butler will explain the rules to you. If you have any questions, ask him."
With that, Ji Nuan Yang ascended the stairs without a moment's hesitation.
At that time, Ji Nuan Yang was eighteen years old, and Ji Xining was ten.
Later on, as Ji Nuan Yang had hoped, she managed to bring joy back to Ji Rusong, gradually helping him forget the pain of losing a child. Ji Xining blossomed from a frail little girl into a graceful young lady.
Over the span of four years, Ji Nuan Yang pulled the nearly bankrupt Ji Family back from the brink, single-handedly stabilizing their position in C City.
That year, at twenty-two, he stepped directly from high school into the business world. He faced betrayal, mockery, and setbacks that nearly reshuffled the Ji Family's fortunes. Yet he also tasted success. Outsiders were unaware of the immense pressure he endured; they only knew that he could take over the family business without attending university.
Finally, there came a day when he no longer had to leave early and return late, drinking until he bled from his stomach and was rushed into surgery in the dead of night.
However, at twenty-two, he bore the maturity of someone thirty-two. He was serious and aloof, exuding an air of detachment.
Ji Xining rarely saw him; they only shared meals during holidays and exchanged few words.
During those times, Ji Xining felt that he might have even forgotten her name!
Yet it was he who had brought her out of the orphanage. She held an indescribable affection for Ji Nuan Yang—whether it was gratitude or something else entirely, she couldn't tell.
On Christmas Eve, since their father was religious, they celebrated Christmas. Ji Nuan Yang returned home early. They shared dinner together, and after asking their father a few questions, he retreated to his room.
After dinner, Ji Xining chatted briefly with her father before returning to her room to do her homework.
However, something felt off today; her stomach was uncomfortable and bloated. Eventually, she couldn't focus on her assignments anymore and decided to lie down for a bit, hoping it would help.
But lying down did nothing to ease the pain. She pressed a hand against her abdomen, her face contorted in discomfort.
It hurt so much. Was she going to die?
Hadn’t she just begun this new life four years ago?
It felt… unfair.
Suddenly, she sensed something warm and wet beneath her.
She hurried to the bathroom, pulled down her pants, and was horrified to see blood!
Xiao Xining was so frightened that she burst into tears. Why was there blood? Was she really going to die?
She stripped off her pants and stood under the showerhead, washing herself clean. The pain in her abdomen persisted, but she didn’t dare tell anyone. She knew her father had lost a son four years ago.
Although she was just an adopted child, after four years together, it was clear that her father had come to see her as his own daughter. If he were to lose her too, she didn’t know how he would cope.
Perhaps it would be better to pack up and leave, letting her father think she didn’t like the Ji family. That would surely be easier for him than watching her die.
After finishing her shower, Ji Xining returned to her room, preparing to gather her things. But none of these belongings were truly hers, and taking them wouldn’t mean anything anyway—after all, she was going to die.
Thinking of this, she burst into tears, overwhelmed with sadness.
The door to the room was pushed open, and Ji Nuan Yang saw Ji Xining crouched in the closet, crying heartbrokenly.
Ji Nuan Yang had never seen her cry before; they had spent too little time together.
"Why are you crying?" He walked over. This girl was still his sister in name, so as her brother, he naturally had to show concern. "Did someone bully you? Or..." He glanced at the beautiful clothes in the closet. "Is there something you're not satisfied with?"
Hearing Ji Nuan Yang's voice, Ji Xining quickly wiped away her tears and looked up at him.
Her crying was truly heart-wrenching.
"I... I might die... I want to... sneak away... that way... Dad won't be sad... but... I don't want to die... I really don't want to..." Ji Xining spoke in a fragmented manner, repeating one thing: she was going to die.
However, Ji Nuan Yang did not grasp the essence of her words. He clearly knew her medical report had been sent over just a few days ago, and it showed that Ji Xining was in great health with no illnesses. How could she be talking about dying now?
He crouched down and gently placed his hand on her head, a rare display of tenderness.
"Tell me, what happened?" His words seemed to have a magical effect, instantly stopping Ji Xining's tears.
"I bled a lot, and it won't stop... I'm really going to die. If Dad finds out, he will definitely be very sad... You can just take me anywhere... I don't want to make Dad sad."
But Ji Nuan Yang couldn't see where Ji Xining was hurt or bleeding.
Yet at this moment, the little girl was still thinking about not wanting to upset their father; that truly showed her filial piety.
“I'm still in so much pain... There's blood all over my pants... It's so scary...” As she spoke, Ji Xining felt tears welling up again. Facing death at such a young age was undoubtedly frightening.
“Where is the blood coming from?” Ji Nuan Yang repeated, clearly confused, as he hadn’t seen any blood.
Ji Xining hesitated for a moment. Ah… it was a bit embarrassing to mention that specific area. Although he was her brother, they didn’t share blood relations!
“It’s… it’s…” Her face flushed instantly as she pointed to the area below her abdomen.
In that moment, Ji Nuan Yang felt extremely awkward himself.
Ji Xining didn’t understand. Couldn’t a twenty-two-year-old man understand this?
He cleared his throat and withdrew his hand from her head.
“You're not going to die; this is just… a normal occurrence.” It turned out the little girl had grown up and had gotten her first period.
However, Ji Nuan Yang quickly felt annoyed. Why had no one told her such basic knowledge? The servants at home… they probably wouldn’t discuss such private matters with the young lady. Hadn’t the teachers mentioned it during health class?
“Am I really not going to die?” Ji Xining looked at Ji Nuan Yang with an expression of surprise. After losing so much blood, she wouldn’t die after all!
“Yes, you won’t.” He took out his phone, searched for information on menstruation, and then showed the results to Ji Xining. After all, some things were difficult to explain, and it was better for the internet to clarify them.
Ji Xining held the phone and read through the words one by one. She finally understood that this was what a period was, but she felt embarrassed. Just moments ago, she thought she was going to die and had been crying…
Thinking of this, Ji Xining slightly raised her head and glanced at the awkward Ji Nuan Yang.
"I'm sorry, but... I don't have any... sanitary pads." The maid thought she wouldn't need such things yet, so there weren't any prepared at home.
The Ji Family was composed entirely of men, so naturally, such items were absent.
"I'll send someone to buy them."
"Um... could you... go instead?" It would be embarrassing if someone else found out, but since Ji Nuan Yang already knew, she felt it didn't matter anymore.
Ji Nuan Yang was taken aback; it was the first time a girl had asked him for something like this, even if that girl was his own sister!
He glanced at Ji Xining with a hint of disdain. Was she getting bolder by the day, to actually order him around?
However, when Ji Xining saw his expression, she thought he was about to scold her and her eyes turned red with fear of being reprimanded.
But she was bleeding now; couldn't he just let it slide this once?
"Fine, I'll go buy them. You head to the bathroom and clean yourself up first," Ji Nuan Yang said as he put away his phone. He truly had no choice but to go himself.
Driving out, he found the supermarket relatively empty. However, it felt quite awkward for a grown man to be picking up feminine products.
After weighing his options, he approached a store employee and asked her to pick out some items suitable for a fourteen-year-old girl based on her experience.
Forty minutes later, Ji Nuan Yang returned with a bag full of sanitary pads. The maid noticed his unusually grim expression, but the bag in his hand seemed so out of place compared to his usual demeanor.
Arriving at Ji Xining's room, he pushed the bag through the gap in the door while the bathroom door was ajar.
However, ten minutes passed, and she still hadn't come out of the bathroom.
He leaned against the wall next to the door and asked, "Why aren't you coming out? Are you shy? After all, Ji Xining is no longer a little girl."
Unexpectedly, Ji Xining replied, "I don't know how to use it..."
Shouldn't this be something that comes naturally, like learning without a teacher in bed?
"Isn't there an instruction manual?"
"You bought an imported one; it's either in English or Japanese..."
So it was his fault for buying an imported one?
This was getting a bit annoying...
"Put your pants on; I'm coming in."
Half a minute later, the bathroom door opened. Ji Xining noticed that Ji Nuan Yang's expression was somewhat cold, a bit impatient, and... awkward.
He remained silent as he walked over to the sink, picked up one of the packages, and looked at the instructions on it.
But who knew where this thing was supposed to go? The instructions only provided some length specifications, cotton density details, and the place of origin...
Feeling a bit restless, he picked up a night-use product, opened it, and pulled apart the adhesive part. He discovered there was a sticky section on the back; it should... be attached to the underwear, right...?
"Give it to me," he said, extending his hand, trying to make his movements as smooth as possible to avoid any awkwardness, but inside, he was roaring.
How could a man worth billions be reduced to doing this!
"What?" Ji Xining was still confused about what he wanted.
"The... underwear!" Ji Nuan Yang felt his patience wearing thin.
Ji Xining's face flushed red. What on earth was happening? She quickly handed over a pair of white panties.
This was so embarrassing. Although Ji Nuan Yang was her nominal brother, he wasn't really her brother at all, and they hardly knew each other. It felt strange to ask him to help with something so personal...
She stood by, watching as Ji Nuan Yang fumbled a bit. Of course, how could a grown man be experienced in such matters? But finally, he managed to stick the sanitary pad on.
"Got it?" He held the panties up in front of Ji Xining.
She nodded. If she couldn't figure this out, she'd rather run into a wall!
Her face was so red it felt like it could bleed!
Seeing Ji Xining like this made Ji Nuan Yang wonder if he had... gone a bit too far?
After all, Ji Xining was still just a child.
"Put it on and come out," he said, handing the panties to Ji Xining before stepping outside and closing the bathroom door.
Ji Xining Pouting, she put on her underwear and pajamas. After a while, she walked out of the bathroom and found that he was no longer in the room. Fortunately, fortunately, he left, otherwise she wouldn't know how to face him face to face! Taking a long breath, Ji Xining sat cross-legged on the bed, thinking about the scene just now, still a little... embarrassed. Fortunately, Ji Nuan Yang is not at home very often. With his busy schedule, he might forget about it in two days! Hmm... But my stomach is still a little uncomfortable, it's bloated, and I feel uncomfortable no matter what. There was a sound of "crack", and the door of the room was pushed open. Ji Xining turned around and found that Ji Nuan Yang came in with a cup. It turned out that he hadn't left... He came over and handed the quilt to her. "Drink some of this, maybe your stomach won't hurt so much." Just now when he was waiting for the clerk to get something in the supermarket, he looked at his phone. There were things on Baidu that he hadn't had time to turn off, so he just flipped through it. He found out that girls would be in pain, how to protect girls during menstruation, etc... So he bought brown sugar and came back. "Don't you mean you have a stomachache? Drink something hot." "Oh...thank you." Ji Xining took the cup. "You don't have to be so polite with me, I'm your brother." How could someone who is used to being polite suddenly become rude?
Ji Xining nodded slightly; after all, there was something about his words that made her feel she couldn't resist him.
"Are you afraid of me?" He watched her as she sipped her sweetened water, sitting upright. If she wasn't afraid, did that mean she liked him?
"No..." Ji Xining shook her head. Admitting that she was scared of him would be quite embarrassing.
Ji Nuan Yang didn't call her out on it. "Drink up and get to bed early. You shouldn't go to class tomorrow; just rest at home. Also, I've told the housekeeper to find a middle-aged woman to take care of you. Otherwise, who knows what might scare you to death."
Four years had passed, and Ji Nuan Yang was no longer the dashing boy in school uniform he once was. Even in casual clothes now, he exuded a strong masculine aura that made it hard for anyone to look away.
"Thank you," Ji Xining said sincerely.
"No need for that."
"That's not it. It's not just about tonight; there are so many things. Thank you for giving me such a family, allowing me to live without worries, receive the best education, and become someone I never dared to dream of being."
"And how do you plan to repay me?" Ji Nuan Yang said, following Ji Xining's words without thinking. After he said it, he paused for a moment—what was he doing arguing with a young girl?
"Huh?" Ji Xining was momentarily taken aback. He wanted repayment... "As long as I have it, if you want it, I can give it to you."
As long as I have it, if you want it.
This became a lifelong mantra for Ji Xining.
Whenever Ji Nuan Yang asked for something, she would give it without reservation.
Hearing Ji Xining's words, Ji Nuan Yang smiled, "Little girl, what are you thinking about all the time? Do I really need your little kindness in return? Just rest well; I'm going back to my room."
This conversation with Ji Xining was the most relaxed Ji Nuan Yang had felt in four years, both physically and mentally.
No wonder, when he first saw this little girl, he felt that she was the one.
Could it be that he was overthinking?
Well, it seemed that Ji Nuan Yang lacked nothing. If he were to repay her, he wouldn't even know how to do it!
"Why are you still frowning?"
The cup was nearly empty, yet Ji Xining still felt a bit bloated and uncomfortable.
"My stomach still feels a bit uneasy."
"Just lie down." He took the cup from her hands and placed it on the bedside table. "Lying down will help a bit. We don't have a hot water bottle at home; I'll have someone buy one later."
Ji Xining obediently lay down. She felt slightly better but still experienced some pain.
He covered her with a blanket, taking care of someone for the first time in his life.
As his hand brushed over her abdomen through the thin fabric of her nightgown, she could feel his warmth, and it seemed to bring her some comfort.
So, she held onto his hand.
Ji Nuan Yang looked at her, somewhat puzzled, and then he saw her place his hand on her lower abdomen.
"Your hand is very warm..."
So that was it...
But this seemed a bit inconvenient, after all, he was a man and she was just a little girl.
However, she was his sister, and taking care of her didn’t seem wrong.
Many years later, Ji Xining would remember that night when she first experienced her period, which also happened to be Christmas. Ji Nuan Yang's warm palm alleviated much of her pain.
From that moment on, the name Ji Nuan Yang was etched in Ji Xining's heart.
At fourteen, she was still young.
In the days that followed, she couldn't see Ji Nuan Yang often—about once a month. She was busy with her studies, and he was busy with work.
Later on, Ji Xining was accepted into a prestigious university when she turned eighteen.
Ji Nuan Yang expanded the Ji Family business once again; he was twenty-six that year.
The next time Ji Xining and Ji Nuan Yang crossed paths was at her coming-of-age ceremony.
The Ji Family placed great importance on such events, and everyone knew that there was a little princess spoiled by the family. Ji Huai Min gave her the best, while Ji Nuan Yang worked tirelessly to restore the Ji Family to its peak, naturally benefiting his sister in the process!
The coming-of-age ceremony for the little princess was naturally a sensation throughout the city. The busy Ji Nuan Yang managed to carve out some time to return.
Earlier, people had heard that Ji Nuan Yang had reserved a one-of-a-kind sports car in Italy six months in advance as a gift for his sister.
Now, seeing Ji Nuan Yang again, Ji Xining, who had just turned eighteen, felt her heart racing. She wore a white puffed dress and a platinum crown, standing under the lights as she watched Ji Nuan Yang walk in wearing a suit.
In that moment, if there had been wedding march music playing in the background, Ji Xining would have thought she was at her own wedding with Ji Nuan Yang.
But… why did she feel this way?
Snapping back to reality, she noticed that Ji Nuan Yang had already approached her.
It had been a long time since they last met. The last time she remembered, he was still a young boy, looking like he would never grow up.
But now, dressed as a princess, she had truly grown up—she looked stunning and alluring. Who had chosen this particular dress for her? Why was the neckline so low?
Had she started wearing makeup right after coming of age?
In this banquet hall, many were watching the Ji Family's little princess—some genuinely admired her, while others were drawn to her status.
Thinking of this made Ji Nuan Yang feel a bit angry.
“Brother?” Ji Xining called out to Ji Nuan Yang, who seemed lost in thought.
Ji Nuan Yang snapped back to attention, his expression now calm and devoid of the smile he had just moments ago.
"Here, this is your gift." Ji Nuan Yang handed her the car keys. "Now that you're an adult, you should learn to drive yourself and not rely on others."
Is this what it means to be given a gift for adulthood?
"Thank you, Brother," Ji Xining said as she accepted the keys.
In truth, many people had given her gifts—expensive, exquisite, and rare items—all hoping to earn a smile from her.
Yet, nothing seemed to pique her interest.
Halfway through the banquet, this little princess suddenly vanished. She was nowhere to be found in the grand hall, and as guests, they dared not go upstairs to look for Ji Family Miss.
Ji Nuan Yang also found the banquet somewhat dull and decided to head upstairs shortly after arriving.
Once in his room, he closed his eyes to rest; it was too noisy outside, and he needed some space to gather his thoughts.
Suddenly, the door opened, and a small figure slipped inside.
Seeing him standing by the window, lost in thought, she quietly approached him from behind and wrapped her arms around him.
Ji Nuan Yang was taken aback. Who would be bold enough to enter his room like this?
Before he could speak, he heard the person behind him begin to talk.
"I've thought of a way to repay you."
It was Ji Xining. What was the little girl planning?
He didn't push her away, listening as she continued.
"Today I turned eighteen. Before this, I didn't know what I could do to repay you. You don't lack money or power, and I don't have those things. I only have myself, if you don't mind..."
"Ji Xining." Ji Nuan Yang interrupted her, gently untangling her hand from his waist and turning to face her, noticing her flushed cheeks.
It seemed she had mustered up a lot of courage.
"Are you sure you want to offer yourself?" he asked in a low voice, his expression enigmatic, as if he were playing along with Ji Xining's intentions.
Ji Xining nodded. She really... had developed some feelings for Ji Nuan Yang.
In her eighteen years of life, she had only encountered two men who treated her exceptionally well: one was her current father, Ji Rusong, and the other was Ji Nuan Yang.
But she always felt that Ji Nuan Yang was different.
The butler had let it slip that her medical reports were submitted to Ji Nuan Yang every six months, and he kept an eye on her academic performance every month. He had also made arrangements with the school board on her behalf.
Everything about her was of concern to Ji Nuan Yang; he just had never told her.
As Xi Ning gradually grew up, she realized that the feelings she once had for her older brother were slowly changing.
She now realizes that she might have fallen for Ji Nuan Yang.
During the days when she couldn't see him, her thoughts often drifted to him. While everyone around her was talking about love, she felt that those boys were simply not worth her attention. After they met, her heart raced uncontrollably.
What else could this be if not love?
In front of her, Ji Nuan Yang had long shed the childishness typical of boys his age. He was mature and elegant, exuding charisma. At just eighteen, he had already taken on the burdens of his family; he was exceptional in every way!
What reason could there be for Ji Xining not to like someone like Ji Nuan Yang?
"You know what it means to offer yourself completely?" He leaned slightly forward, closing the distance between himself and Ji Xining. The masculine scent surrounding him enveloped her, making it hard for her to breathe.
He was a man who had navigated the business world with ease for eight years! Countless admirers sought his favor, yet all these years, there had been no one he could truly call his girlfriend.
"Isn't it just... offering yourself? Isn't it just sleeping with you?" What could be so difficult? Since they liked each other, would they really not sleep together?
But when Ji Xining saw the expression on Ji Nuan Yang's face darkening little by little, she wondered—was he angry?
"Remember, four years ago I told you that you don't need to repay me for anything; just be yourself! Also, remember that I am your brother. Don't harbor any fantasies about me in the future! Do you understand?" His voice lowered, suppressing his anger; it seemed he was genuinely upset.
"Why can't I like you? I'm not your biological sister!" Ji Xining's eyes reddened slightly, feeling a bit wronged.
"I don't want to hear such words from you again!"
These were the words Ji Nuan Yang had said to her on her eighteenth birthday.
Then, he sent her abroad to study, and just like that, four years passed!
Sometimes, distance cannot hinder a person's love for another; it only deepens the obsession and makes one person crazily think about the other.
That person is Ji Xining!
The one who falls in love first always ends up at a disadvantage. While she was studying in Austria, the one she liked in C City was living a life surrounded by admirers. From top actresses to corporate professionals, anyone who was attractive seemed to have had rumors with him. He changed girlfriends like changing clothes, never repeating a single one!
He indulged in a life of excess, partying every night, yet the Ji Family remained as powerful as ever. This was the charm of Ji Nuan Yang.
All this news reached her through the internet.
She was angry, partly out of spite towards Ji Nuan Yang. Since he chose to send her away, she would leave and not return!
So for four years, she didn’t go back home. It wasn’t until she heard that Ji Huai Min's condition had worsened that she packed her things and prepared to graduate and return home.
Reunion was a carefully crafted scheme.
Ji Xining didn’t know if Ji Nuan Yang thought of it this way; regardless, when she saw him again, her heart would still race, and she couldn’t help but like him even more.
That year, Ji Xining was twenty-two, at the prime age for blossoming and falling in love. Yet, she had fallen for someone she couldn’t openly admit to.
That year, Ji Nuan Yang was thirty. After achieving success in his career, he should have been getting married. However, the feelings he had hidden for many years could only remain deeply buried in his heart.
Their father said he was also thirty and should be getting married soon. Otherwise, what would happen when his sister found a boyfriend and wanted to marry while he remained single?
So many people are waiting to marry the little princess of the Ji Family, and so many want to marry Ji Nuan Yang.
Why does the little princess still not have a boyfriend, and why hasn’t Ji Nuan Yang settled down yet?
This truly worries Ji Huai Min to no end.
In order to escape her father's incessant urging, Ji Nuan Yang claimed she needed to expand her business and went to Qin Cheng, where she met Qiao Nuo and Jin Chengyan.
She thought that with time, Ji Xining's feelings would gradually fade away. Even though they were only siblings in name, her good upbringing wouldn’t allow Ji Nuan Yang to act inappropriately.
However, she never expected that as soon as she arrived in Qin Cheng, Ji Xining would follow right behind her.
In the hotel, she stood before him.
Four years had passed, and Ji Xining had completely shed the naivety of her eighteen-year-old self. She possessed an alluring figure and beauty that could easily entice men. This version of Ji Xining was no longer the frightened girl who once thought she might die from her first period.
Ji Nuan Yang remembered clearly that day when Ji Xining asked him with a determination that seemed to defy death, “Ji Nuan Yang, tell me, have you really never liked me? Not even for a minute? Have you ever seen me as a woman instead of your sister?”
Such frankness was typical of Ji Xining's character.
It was also because over the years, the Ji Family had spoiled this girl beyond measure. Whatever she wanted was given to her, and now it had shaped her into this person.
“As long as you say no, I will never like you again. I won’t cling to you anymore. Our relationship will be as simple as siblings. I will marry someone else, and you will marry someone too. I’ll call you brother and call her sister-in-law. I’ll watch you have children with another woman and see you happy with someone else…”
Listening to her speak so passionately, Ji Nuan Yang just wanted her to stop. But at that moment, how could he silence a woman who was so determined to express her feelings?
He could only think of one way.
To kiss her.
How should he describe this kiss?
Sweet? Or a little sour?
There was the excitement of a dream coming true, along with bittersweet tears.
After so many years of liking someone, she finally responded a little, finally moved this man whose heart was harder than stone.
After the kiss, Ji Nuan Yang released Xi Ning, their foreheads touching as his rapidly beating heart gradually calmed down.
So this is what it feels like to kiss the person you like.
“Xi Ning, you know we can’t be together. There will be no outcome, never.” After finally voicing the feelings he had suppressed for years, Ji Nuan Yang felt as if a heavy stone had been lifted from his heart.
But Ji Xining couldn’t care less about that. She wrapped her arms around Ji Nuan Yang’s waist. “As long as I’m by your side, even without a title, I’m willing. Can’t we just be together secretly?”
Yes, as long as she was with the person she liked, she would be willing no matter the circumstances.
Ji Nuan Yang sighed deeply. Xi Ning was still young; she didn’t understand that after this moment of joy, she might regret it for a lifetime. What woman would truly want to live in secrecy forever?
Moreover, if neither of them got married, how would outsiders view them? How would the Ji family cope with it?
All the questions rushed towards Ji Nuan Yang, and he regretted being so impulsive in kissing her just now. However, seeing Ji Xining's happy smile, he couldn't bring himself to interrupt her joy.
"You like me, I like you. Why should we care about what others think? We're not living for others, are we? Are you really going to let someone else's disapproval keep us apart? Is your affection for me so little?"
Ji Nuan Yang shook his head.
"Then that's settled! We should just be together and ignore what others say!" Xi Ning felt that her proactive approach was effective; at least she understood Ji Nuan Yang's true feelings.
Love is a matter between two people; why should they care about others' opinions?
Of course, if Ji Nuan Yang and Ji Xining were ordinary people, they could do whatever they wanted.
But one was the head of the Ji Family, and the other was a world-renowned cellist. With such prominent identities, they were constantly under scrutiny; how could they act freely?
Xi Ning said, "It doesn't matter. After all, I've already taken your surname in this life. Where else could I go?"
In the end, one remained unmarried for life, while the other never married either.
(THE END)
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