“Exactly, you can’t say things like that! But Liu Jingyi is too improper, blurting out everything without saving anyone any face.”
“Hey, what do you all think? That invitation she gave Sister Chen to come over for a meal, was it sincere or just polite talk?”
“Who knows? Has the sun risen in the west? Before, when Sister Chen tried to talk to her, she would completely ignore her.”
“I think she just dislikes Li Chunhua and is deliberately trying to provoke her, while also trying to win over Sister Chen. Liu Jingyi is such a schemer!”
Sister Chen listened to the surrounding discussions but didn't join in. She just bent down silently to pick up the enamel shards from the ground and threw them into the trash can nearby.
She looked at the water stains on her hands, recalling Liu Jingyi’s rare, almost sincere smile and invitation as she left.
“Next time, come to my place for a meal.”
Those words stirred slightly in Sister Chen’s heart.
It truly was too unexpected.
The former Liu Jingyi had her eyes in the sky, completely ignoring them. Because she was her neighbor, and Commander Leng was her husband’s direct superior, several attempts at friendliness had been met with a cold shoulder.
What was going on with her today?
Did she change her ways? Or... was it because she noticed Sister Chen subconsciously trying to mediate the argument just now?
Sister Chen shook her head, feeling a bit complicated inside.
Liu Jingyi was capricious and sharp-tongued, but that unrestrained vitality she possessed somehow made people feel... a bit exhilarating?
At least, she lived the way many people dared not live.
“Forget it, why think so much?”
Sister Chen shook the water off her hands and turned to walk home.
However, Liu Jingyi’s smiling invitation had cast a ripple in the calm lake of her heart, like a small pebble.
Meanwhile, Liu Jingyi left the Compound and spent the day looking for work.
There was plenty of work available, but she certainly couldn't do the rough labor. Getting a factory job required connections, and that previous job opportunity for the Liu Family had been given to Chen Biyu’s daughter.
The Supply and Marketing Cooperative and the State-run Department Store were indeed places everyone wanted to work, but for her, they weren't particularly appealing.
As a modern person, these jobs might seem respectable now, but in a few years, or decades, they would amount to nothing.
However, while browsing the State-run Department Store, she didn't fail to spot business opportunities.
But Liu Jingyi still needed to ponder them carefully, especially since the current environment was quite strict, and Leng Yunting was still a Soldier.
When Liu Jingyi returned, Leng Yunting was already home.
He was currently organizing the things he brought back last night, recalling how Liu Jingyi looked when she was crying last night; the small leather shoes he bought had just come in handy.
A hundred yuan might be several months' or half a year's salary for others, but for someone of Leng Yunting’s background, it truly wasn't worth noting.
Liu Jingyi had actually wanted to buy them before, but the remaining sizes were all large, none that fit her.
Leng Yunting wasn't actually a rigid person; he was quite skilled at coaxing women, it just depended on whether he wanted to do it.
It was just that he was angry last night. In fairness, Liu Jingyi couldn't be entirely blamed, as he was the one who said it, and she had only asked out of curiosity.
But he was subconsciously unhappy, and later, because of what she said, he just wanted to properly discipline her.
Leng Yunting had expected Liu Jingyi to yield to him softly, as she usually did, but this time she was stubbornly refusing to back down.
Upon arriving home, Liu Jingyi acted as if Leng Yunting didn't exist.
She didn't sweetly smile at him and call him Husband upon seeing him; instead, she walked past him indifferently and headed straight into the room.
Leng Yunting, however, acted as if nothing had happened. Seeing her still red and swollen eyes, he paused for a moment and said, “Dinner is ready, let’s eat first.”
Liu Jingyi had no intention of stopping and replied faintly, “I’m not hungry.”
Seeing Leng Yunting maintaining his usual attitude, Liu Jingyi’s temper flared even more, making her much harder to appease now.
She was acting like this, yet Leng Yunting was the same as always—truly, what a dog of a man!
Liu Jingyi had been running around all day, and on top of Leng Yunting’s torment last night, she was utterly exhausted.
She was also sweaty all over; right now, she just wanted to take a hot shower.
Liu Jingyi went to the room to find a set of Pajamas and headed to the bathroom, but instead of taking a bath as usual, she just washed up quickly.
Even though it was a quick wash, it was still very comfortable for her, being tired and sweaty all over at the moment.
After bathing, she went straight back to the room, preparing to sleep.
Leng Yunting hadn't found another chance to speak after his initial comment.
Leng Yunting was a neat freak. Seeing the clothes Liu Jingyi had taken off, he took them to wash and then hung them out to dry in the Compound.
After he finished tidying up, he still went to the room and picked up the sleeping Liu Jingyi.
Liu Jingyi was drowsy in her sleep. Before she could even open her Eyes, she felt herself being kissed.
“Wife, wake up and eat.”
Liu Jingyi had intended to ignore him for a few days, but being woken up by the Husband kissing her like that, looking at his handsome face, truly made it impossible to stay angry.
Liu Jingyi secretly cursed herself for being Useless, softening so easily just because of the man's looks?
No, to be precise, the defense line she had just built had loosened.
Leng Yunting’s breath brushed against her cheek like heat. Those deep Eyes looked at her intently, seemingly hiding an apology that hadn't been there last night, and... an imperceptible attempt to appease her?
Liu Jingyi wanted to forcefully push him away, but her Body betrayed her will, clinging to the warmth and solidity of his embrace.
And the tragic future of her Original Body she had dreamed about made Liu Jingyi’s heart suddenly panic.
Liu Jingyi suddenly grabbed the clothes on the man’s chest and said to him, “In the future, even if we aren’t together anymore, can you promise not to be good to other women?”
“In the future, only be good to me!”
Leng Yunting truly wanted to knock open the Woman’s head to see what was inside.
On what grounds was she saying such words that were both domineering and unreasonable?
If they weren't together anymore, why couldn't he find someone new, or be good to someone else?
If they weren't together, they would be strangers, so why should he still be good to her!
Liu Jingyi looked at the man. Not receiving an answer, she suddenly felt a bit disappointed.
“Leng Yunting, we were Husband and wife for a time. Even if you don’t like me, we still have some connection. If you find someone you like in the future, can you not abandon me and leave me to die?”
Liu Jingyi mumbled quietly.
Leng Yunting reflected for a moment. Could it be that he had really gone too far yesterday, making her feel like he would abandon her?
“We won’t separate, okay? Unless you don’t want me.”
Leng Yunting’s voice was deep, carrying a hint of coaxing. His arms securely encircled her, unmistakably lifting her off the Bedding.