Chapter 1430 - 1250: A Yu
Song Yansheng wanted Shi Nuan to call him "husband," but Shi Nuan just couldn’t bring herself to say it.
She was used to calling him "Second Uncle," plus, the term "husband" felt too cheesy!
But continuing to call him "Second Uncle" didn’t seem appropriate either, considering they were a married couple. It just wasn’t right to keep addressing him as "uncle."
Especially since it subtly reminded them of their past relationship, which wasn’t exactly ideal!
Pressing her lips together, Shi Nuan said, "Can’t we use something else?"
Song Yansheng raised an eyebrow, "Something else? How about... ’darling’?"
Shi Nuan blushed, "Isn’t there any other choice?"
"Sure, there’s ’husband,’ ’hubby,’ ’darling’..."
Shi Nuan fell silent, wondering what kind of names these were...
Song Yansheng laughed, "Forget it, how about just calling me by my name then? Like... ’A Yu’?"
Actually, Shi Nuan had called him that a few times in front of Yu Yao, probably out of consideration for her feelings.
But since she had already used it, a name like that might just be more suitable!
Shi Nuan’s dark eyes flickered, and after thinking it through, "A Yu" indeed seemed the most appropriate.
So she nodded, "Let’s go with that!"
Song Yansheng turned Shi Nuan around, his bright gaze locking onto her, saying, "Then, Nuannuan, call me that once and let me hear it..."
Shi Nuan bit her lip, feeling her cheeks heat up, and softly called out, "A Yu..."
Song Yansheng lifted his chin, "Too quiet, I didn’t hear it..."
Shi Nuan, feeling embarrassed, called out again, "A Yu..."
"What? What did you just call me? Say it again!"
Song Yansheng was obviously doing it on purpose, yet in that moment, Shi Nuan wanted to fulfill his wish.
So she called out repeatedly, "A Yu, A Yu, A Yu..."
Each call was louder than the last, each sounding crisper and sweeter.
Song Yansheng felt his heart turn soft, leaning down to kiss Shi Nuan’s lips.
Fireworks were splendidly beautiful, the night sky slightly cool and quiet, and the two beneath it were peaceful and lovely.
This was an extraordinary day, and after this day, they both knew what lay ahead.
However, they were unafraid because they had each other, beside one another, never to part, sharing fortunes and misfortunes alike.
On that same night, Chu Jingyun invited Lin Junyi out for drinks.
Song Qingyang’s wedding had actually invited Chu Jingyun, but she didn’t go.
It wasn’t that she didn’t want to; she simply didn’t dare.
She did want to see Song Yansheng, but what would it change to see him? Other than making her miss him even more desperately afterward, probably nothing.
Besides, she didn’t like seeing Song Yansheng with Shi Nuan, even if they would be discreet on such occasions, she didn’t want to see it.
She thought that by avoiding it, it would be alright, but didn’t expect what would happen at the wedding reception.
When Ji Xiangling called to tell her everything, she was at home with her mother arranging flowers.
Arranging flowers was supposed to be a peaceful activity, but after that call, her heart could no longer find peace.
Her mother asked her what was wrong, but she couldn’t answer.
Actually, no answer was needed because by the next morning, everyone in T City would know about Song Yansheng’s marriage.
Everyone would know that Song Yansheng married his late nephew’s fiancée, the Shi Family’s daughter, Shi Nuan!
By then, her mother would find out too.
Lady Chu, seeing no answer from her, sighed quietly and said, "Jingyun, is it again because of Song Yansheng?"
Chu Jingyun’s eyes trembled slightly, but she said nothing.
Lady Chu said, "Jingyun, I know what it feels like to love someone, and I know it takes a lot of courage to let go, but you can’t be so foolish anymore. Although I’ve never met Song Yansheng, I’ve seen photos of you two at events together. When he looks at you, there’s no affection in his eyes. He doesn’t love you, and the happiest thing a woman can find in life is someone who loves her. Do you understand?"
Chu Jingyun sat there for a long time without speaking, and eventually, Lady Chu sighed, stood up and said, "Think about it for yourself for a while, I’m going to make tea for your father."
Lady Chu left, and Chu Jingyun sat there alone.
Her mother told her to think it over, but what was there to think? Saying it was easy, doing it was incredibly hard.
Five minutes later, she gathered her things and headed out, just as her mother was coming downstairs, asking where she was going.
Chu Jingyun replied, "I have an appointment with Mr. Lin!"
Lady Chu didn’t stop her; her impression of Lin Junyi was quite good.
Although Lin Junyi had been married before, who’s never made mistakes in love?
Some people realize early and know how to stop in time.
But others insist on going into a dead end, never knowing to turn back until they crash.
Lady Chu thought her daughter, Chu Jingyun, was the latter kind.
Chu Jingyun met Lin Junyi at a small quiet bar.
Chu Jingyun liked to come here for a drink when she had nothing to do; she was a regular.
The bar owner was a woman in her forties, well-maintained and quite attractive.
Yet she was still single.
There were rumors that she was supporting a young man in his twenties.
Chu Jingyun wasn’t much concerned with gossip, she just listened casually and didn’t take it seriously.
The owner poured her a glass of wine, sat opposite her, and asked, "What’s on your mind?"
Chu Jingyun smiled, "Is it that obvious?"
The owner laughed, "I usually don’t pry, but I know you come here when something’s bothering you, and today must be weighing more heavily on your mind. Otherwise, you wouldn’t be drinking this fine wine like it’s water..."
Chu Jingyun said, "You really understand me, boss..."
"I wouldn’t say that, but, you know, running a quiet bar, I’ve seen and heard a lot of things, all kinds of stories. But someone like you is really rare..."
Chu Jingyun squinted, "Someone like me?"
"Yes," the owner said, "you’re beautiful, have a good figure, are well-educated and cultured. You must have a lot of admirers, so why are you still single at twenty-seven?"
Chu Jingyun laughed, "Some people are single because they can’t find someone. Others are single because they’re hard to please. Then there are those who are single on purpose because they enjoy it... So, which one do you think I am, boss?"
The owner paused and then said, "You, you’re none of those. I think you have someone you’re fond of in your heart, so you’re not interested in anyone else!"
Chu Jingyun squinted, casting a sidelong glance at her, "It seems you have a keen eye, boss!"
The owner laughed, "It’s not that I have a keen eye, just that I’ve seen a lot! But the person who used to come with you all the time, isn’t he your boyfriend? I always thought you two were together!"
Chu Jingyun shook her head, just as she was about to reply, when a male voice came from behind, "I’m her friend, I’m here to look after her, thank you, boss..."