This kind of thing is quite difficult.
Zhang Hanya also felt somewhat reluctant because she had only barely agreed under Shui Miao’s request.
Before others could speak, Zhang Hanya quickly waved her hands and said, “But no more people, okay? If we get caught, I’ll be scolded. Can’t we just take a distant look?”
She looked troubled as she turned to Shui Miao.
Shui Miao nodded. “Don’t worry, I know my limits.”
How boring…
Chen Meiling felt a bit depressed. She really couldn’t understand why Zhang Hanya had brought up such a dull topic out of nowhere.
“Alright, alright, no more talking. Let’s go shopping and then get something to eat.”
As she spoke, Chen Meiling went upstairs to help Yang Min down.
Upon hearing this, everyone stood up.
It was a little past three in the afternoon, and the sun had already lost its earlier intensity.
Shui Miao went shopping for clothes with everyone, chatted with his mother, and then went out for dinner.
Privately, Chen Meiling whispered to Yang Min that she suspected Zhang Hanya might have a crush on Shui Miao. However, she thought Zhang Hanya was too spoiled and had a bit of a princess complex, which wasn’t quite suitable. To her surprise, Yang Min replied that Shui Miao wasn’t interested in romance and would instead be obsessed with cultivation in the future. Finding someone to marry would be lucky enough—so what more could he possibly ask for? Upon hearing this, Chen Meiling patted her chest and promised to take full responsibility for helping Shui Miao find a girlfriend.
During the meal, Chen Meiling intentionally tried to probe Shui Miao about what kind of girl he liked. However, Shui Miao mumbled evasively and gave only vague responses.
Shui Miao had no intention of messing around with romantic topics.
Although he had experienced many romantic dreams before, the current Shui Miao was determined to maintain his integrity.
This made the atmosphere somewhat dull. Fortunately, there were many pretty girls chatting and laughing, and Yang Min seemed quite happy.
After finishing the meal, Shui Miao said goodbye to everyone and drove off with Zhang Hanya heading toward Jing Shui Village.
Unexpectedly, halfway there, Zhang Hanya suddenly said she wanted to go back home to change clothes and pick up some things. She had originally worn a very plain floral shirt and white pants, giving off a youthful and vibrant vibe. But after returning, she changed into a sensual pink dress and applied some makeup, looking like a real-life Barbie doll.
Shui Miao glanced at the time on his phone—it was almost an hour later.
Although he was slightly annoyed, Shui Miao politely held his temper, but he didn’t compliment her dress. His serious demeanor made Zhang Hanya pout all the way, her lips seemingly capable of holding oil bottles.
“Don’t I look good?”
Zhang Hanya finally couldn’t hold it in anymore and asked.
Shui Miao smiled faintly. “To be honest, I preferred how you looked before.”
“Why? I dressed up especially for this,” Zhang Hanya replied with a hurt expression.
Shui Miao shrugged. “I prefer natural beauty. No matter how good cosmetics are, they’re still just cosmetics.”
“Fine, I’ll wipe it all off right now.”
Zhang Hanya, visibly agitated, took out her small bag, unzipped it, and pulled out a wet wipe. She wiped off all her makeup—foundation, lipstick, everything.
Shui Miao smiled faintly again. “It’s enough if you think you look good yourself. Why do you care so much about my opinion?”
“You’re such an idiot!”
Zhang Hanya glared angrily at Shui Miao, but to him, she looked quite adorable. “Haha, you actually look even cuter when you’re angry!”
“Shui Miao, you’re so mean! You’re bullying me!”
Zhang Hanya pouted and reached out to pinch Shui Miao’s arm. Well, it was more like a gentle squeeze—there was no real force behind it, nor did it hurt at all.
…
Shui Miao shook his head and sighed softly. He had long suspected that Zhang Hanya had a crush on him. Her constant clinging made him feel quite awkward. Although she was petite and adorable, Shui Miao could only see her as an immature little sister. He absolutely refused to develop any romantic feelings for her because, in his eyes, she was far too childish.
“What do you mean by shaking your head? What’s wrong?” Zhang Hanya quickly withdrew her hand. “Did I hurt you?”
“Little sister…”
Shui Miao finally couldn’t take it anymore and pulled the car over to the side of the road. “Little sister Zhang Hanya, stop playing around. Your older brother is here to handle serious business. Please don’t throw your little tantrums, okay? Let’s talk seriously, can we?”
…
Zhang Hanya was taken aback for a moment before suddenly saying, “Take me back. I’m not going anymore.”
“Fine!”
Shui Miao, no longer willing to play along, immediately turned the car around, truly intending to take Zhang Hanya back home.
Zhang Hanya looked at Shui Miao in disbelief. “You don’t have to be this cold, right?”
“You were the one who asked me to take you back,” Shui Miao replied emotionlessly, focused only on driving. Unexpectedly, Zhang Hanya suddenly burst into tears…
Shui Miao felt a headache coming on. In his “dreams,” he hadn’t attracted her attention, so why was she so persistently clinging to him now?
Shui Miao was genuinely bad at dealing with such complicated emotional entanglements.
He felt that he and Zhang Hanya were from completely different worlds.
As she cried, Zhang Hanya said, “You look down on me!”
“When have I ever looked down on you?” Shui Miao felt completely baffled.
Zhang Hanya quickly followed up, “Then why are you so cold to me? I spent an hour getting dressed up for you, and you didn’t even bother to look. Even as a brother, is that how you should act?”
…
Shui Miao really didn’t want to continue, but considering that Zhang Hanya wasn’t an outsider and was like his own sister, not speaking up would be irresponsible toward her. Therefore, Shui Miao spoke with sincerity and patience: “Zhang Hanya, we just met today and already ended up in this uncomfortable situation. I really feel awkward. But there’s something important I must say. Do you truly understand yourself? Do you think the world is that simple? Do you think you can survive outside your sheltered life? I’m not saying this because I look down on you, but because we come from different environments, which have shaped different ways of thinking. I want to see you do well, to understand yourself, to become strong and independent, confident without relying on your parents’ money. I believe you can live well by working hard with your own hands.”
Shui Miao tried his best to maintain a calm tone.
After hearing this, Zhang Hanya gradually stopped crying…
But then she said something that made Shui Miao’s scalp tingle even more.
“Shui Miao, do you know what my dad once told me? He said that if you ever appeared, he would marry me off to you…”
An arranged marriage!
Shui Miao believed Zhang Hanya’s words. People from that generation often valued brotherhood deeply. It was common for friends to drink together and make promises of marriage between their unborn children.
“It’s not just because of that,” she continued. “I don’t know why, but I just feel like I like you the moment I saw you…”
“Alright, don’t continue. Actually, I kind of like you too. But we can never be together because I’m sick—HIV. I got infected when someone maliciously placed an HIV-infected needle on a seat while I was squeezing onto a bus. When I sat down, I got pricked. You see how thin and weak I am, and how pale my skin is? That’s because I’m severely anemic. This is a secret between you and me. Promise me you won’t tell anyone.”
Shui Miao resorted to his tried-and-true method—an invented story he had used before—to deal with Zhang Hanya.
Zhang Hanya was completely stunned!
After a while, she finally regained her senses. “Shui Miao, I’m sorry. I was just joking earlier. Actually, my dad never said anything about marrying me to you. I was just bored and wanted to tease you. If there’s nothing else, I’ll get out and take a taxi back.”
…
Shui Miao furrowed his brows deeply. How could this Gen-Y kid be so mischievous?
No! He couldn’t let her off the hook so easily!
Feeling his teeth itch with irritation, Shui Miao was both angry and resentful toward this clever and unpredictable girl—but at the same time, he couldn’t bring himself to truly hurt her.
“Hehehe…”
Suddenly, Shui Miao chuckled foolishly.
Zhang Hanya quickly hugged her chest tightly and nervously asked, “What are you planning to do? No, don’t do anything crazy.”
“Hehe!”
Shui Miao grinned again and turned the car around once more.
“Ahh! Where are you taking me? Brother, you’re my real brother, right? You can’t do anything bad to me. I’m still a pure young lady!”
Zhang Hanya, terrified, tightly clenched her legs and desperately leaned toward the car door.
Seeing that she was frightened enough, Shui Miao sighed in relief and said, “Alright, I was just kidding too. I’m not sick. I’m taking you to Jing Shui Village now—to find your dad.”
Scaring her like this was his way of getting back at her.
Shui Miao wasn’t a petty person, but he hadn’t expected Zhang Hanya to be this easily frightened.
Upon hearing this and seeing Shui Miao laughing happily, Zhang Hanya gradually calmed down…
“You rotten Shui Miao! How dare you trick me? I won’t let this go!”
Only a few minutes later, Zhang Hanya suddenly exploded. Ignoring the danger of him driving, she directly lunged toward Shui Miao, not caring about gender boundaries or the fact that her skirt might easily ride up. She tangled with him and, opening her mouth, bit Shui Miao’s neck hard!
“Hey hey hey, don’t bite! I’m really sick! I’m seriously sick!”
Shui Miao deeply regretted his actions. A thousand apologies couldn’t express his regret for revealing the truth. He should never have been so kind-hearted. This Gen-Y girl was simply too much to handle!
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