NOVEL NEXT Chapter 20.1: Living Together
Keeping Shi Hai single was not an option either.
If Shi Hai remained single, he would inevitably fall for the person closest to him—her.
This could lead to a scenario where Shi Hai might die saving Jian Sichun.
So, while finding a girlfriend to replace herself, Jian Sichun had to maintain a position “more than friends, but not quite lovers.”
Love was a tug-of-war!
The future would reveal what would happen.
The ideal situation for her was for Shi Hai to stay safe and for her to avoid death.
Then she could battle for his love again without any worries!
Unexpectedly, the smooth sailing love from her previous life turned into a love war after her reincarnation…
If… if Shi Hai remained loyal…
Then she could only wish them happiness with tears… Not!
If it came to it, she’d have to use drastic measures!
Even if it meant introducing dramatic plot twists, so be it!
Although she felt a bit sorry for the unknown “current girlfriend”…
But love was a cruel war!
Besides, in nine years, she’d still be only twenty-nine, plenty of time to have kids!
In any case, until that day came, she had to endure…
Without anyone to remind her, Jian Sichun’s thoughts continued down a misguided path.
Jian Sichun still hadn’t graduated from her delusions.
Shi Hai, on the other hand, was completely confused.
“Why though?”
How did this become about him again?
“Because you’re my best friend! You didn’t get married in the last life until 2021, and I’m worried about your future!”
“Uh… thanks?”
He learned something he didn’t want to know…
Shi Hai didn’t want to continue this topic, so he took the now dry carpet and went back to the living room to hang it on the balcony clothesline.
The sun was setting, and his mom would be home soon.
But Jian Sichun wasn’t giving up.
“So if you find a girl you like, you’ll tell me first, okay?”
Jian Sichun patted her chest confidently.
“With my info, you’ll definitely win her over!”
“That’s really not necessary.”
“Why? Don’t you want a girlfriend?”
Shi Hai wasn’t asexual…
Though he acted like a chaste gentleman before confirming a relationship, after confirmation, he was quite the opposite.
The saying “gentleman equals pervert” was accurate.
“It’s not about wanting or not wanting one. I just don’t need your help…”
“Why not?!”
“It’s just… using your information feels like ‘pandering’ to me. It makes me uncomfortable.”
“Pandering is exactly what you need!”
“My point is, it feels like using a walkthrough in a dating sim. You know exactly what the heroine likes, make all the right choices, and win her over without any problems…”
“Yeah, that’s what makes my help valuable.”
“But real life isn’t a dating sim.”
“Huh?”
“In a game, it’s fine just to ‘win the heroine,’ but in real life, wouldn’t you feel guilty?”
“Uh…”
Jian Sichun felt he was right.
But Shi Hai was just making excuses.
He wanted her to give up on finding him a girlfriend.
“You have strange principles…”
But that’s one of the thing I love you so much about…
Jian Sichun’s affection for him only grew.
“Ah, but that’s just me.”
Shi Hai turned to Jian Sichun.
“You don’t need to have such worries. You’ve been given a second chance at life; make up for regrets and live freely.”
“I know what I want to do!”
“That’s good.”
At that moment, they heard the front door open.