Chapter 1396: No Wonder She’s So Well-Liked

Chapter 1396: Chapter 1396: No Wonder She’s So Well-Liked

"Twenty years old?" Xia Yinian raised two fingers in disbelief.

"Sister Qing, are you joking with me? You’re already thirty-eight; I would believe you if you said twenty-five."

"Has Nian Nian always been so good with words? No wonder she’s so likable." Shen Qing couldn’t help but glance at Jing Hanye.

Jing Hanye didn’t say anything and stood up.

"You all chat slowly, I need to handle some things, I’ll be back soon."

"Yes, make sure to take care of yourself." Shen Qing nodded.

"Don’t worry."

The two of them, clearly unrelated by blood, yet as close as family.

Looking at Jing Hanye now, Xia Yinian really finds it hard to imagine he is the Crown Prince everyone talks about.

She doesn’t know him well; even in these past few days, she hasn’t purposely tried to understand him. What she does know, she heard from Shushu and Yayin.

Moreover, she has stayed at the Jing Garden for so long and hasn’t seen any other Jing Family members.

Every time they come in, they follow a fixed route. Those who don’t know might think that only Jing Garden is inhabited in this "deep palace."

Jing Hanye left a word, his gaze falling on Xia Yinian.

"Nian Nian, you can come to me for help with anything."

"Are you very free?" Gu Beicheng’s dismissive voice sounded.

"I told you, not free." Jing Hanye lightly raised his thick brows, "Seventh Young Master isn’t leaving, is he interested in women’s topics?"

Gu Beicheng glanced at him sideways, then withdrew his gaze, looking at the girl in his arms.

"Are you staying?"

Even though she knew this guy still had things waiting for her, Xia Yinian also knew he was busy.

Moreover, she didn’t want to talk to him about this matter for now; everything should be discussed after the Alchemy Competition.

"When are you leaving?" Xia Yinian pressed her lips together, asking softly.

Her words instantly improved Gu Beicheng’s mood; at least she wouldn’t hope for him to leave early because of his probing or demanding.

The man’s mood was good, but his expression didn’t change much.

"We’ll talk after you’ve handled your matters." Gu Beicheng spoke lightly, as if it was a foregone conclusion.

"I’ll tell you after my competition, okay? I’ll adjust my mindset; this time, I won’t let you down."

Xia Yinian gave Gu Beicheng a pleading look.

"But you have to promise me, these few days don’t go looking for her, there are some things I’d like to tell you in person."

"How many days?" Gu Beicheng’s tone softened a bit.

"Three days, by the time the overall results come out, I promise I’ll make it into the finals." Xia Yinian had a vow-like expression.

"Really promise?" Gu Beicheng frowned slightly.

"Mm-hmm." Xia Yinian nodded solemnly.

Thinking of him fighting at the front line, knowing her grades weren’t good and immediately rushing back, she felt terribly guilty.

She should have more confidence in him, have confidence in their future, right?

Xia Yinian knew that whether she could make it into the finals and stand out in this competition was not his main concern.

It’s just that because it’s her issue, he cares, doesn’t he?

Compared to his matters, her matters are really just trivial.

It’s so dangerous outside, she should ensure that he can be at ease doing his work out there, instead of always worrying about her issues.

Gu Beicheng hugged Xia Yinian tighter again, planting a "peck" on her forehead.

"Will you leave or not?"

The person who stood up looked a little impatient.