Chapter 40: Chapter 40 My Answer
It was as if Huo Shiqian couldnât see Xia Chuyiâs anger, about to bare her teeth and claw at him; he patted her cheek again and said indifferently, âKid, donât think too much.â
âI am a soldier. I wonât have much time to accompany a wife. I might be away on missions for two or three months. According to your logic, someone like me surely wouldnât have anyone willing to marry him, right?â
âAlthough you are stubborn, you have strong survival skills. Someone like you is just right for me.â
Xia Chuyi took a step back, leaning against the car door, and scrutinized his expression carefully. Although his face remained expressionless, his eyes were filled with certainty.
She had been wrong; regarding the matter of marriage, Huo Shiqian wasnât being casual at all. It seemed he had indeed given it deep thought before deciding.
The air was quiet for a while, and the atmosphere began to shift towards warmth.
...
âHuo Shiqian,â she called him.
âMmm,â Huo Shiqian responded in a low voice.
âHuo Shiqian, you just said, âsomeone like you surely wouldnât have anyone willing to marry him,â do you want to hear my answer?â She tilted her head, her eyes curving into crescents as she looked at him.
Huo Shiqianâs gaze grew deeper.
âMmm,â he waited for her response.
Xia Chuyi cleared her throat and raised her voice, âMy answer is, I donât dare to marry you!â
After being playful, she quickly turned to open the car door.
âUncle Liberation Army, Iâm leaving now. See you next time!â
Unfortunately, she had only opened the door a crack before Huo Shiqian pulled her back.
âIs that very amusing?â Huo Shiqianâs voice was low as he leaned against the door, resounding in her ear.
As she was pulled back into the car, she watched regretfully as the door closed.
Xia Chuyi felt somewhat helpless, put aside all emotions, and asked seriously, âHuo Shiqian, do you really not intend to let me go?â
Huo Shiqianâs eyes instantly became fierce: âWhat do you mean, ânot let you goâ?â
âAlright, alright, I said it wrong!â Xia Chuyi swiftly waved her hands in surrender.
âI mean, are you really set on marrying no one but me?â She sensed something was off, âYou⊠hey, anyway, what Iâm trying to say is, youâve already thought it through and have decided to marry me, right?â
Huo Shiqian raised his eyebrows, gazing at her, signaling her to continue.
Xia Chuyi spread her hands.
âIf thatâs the case, there are a few things I must make clear with you.â
âMmm?â Huo Shiqianâs voice rose in anticipation, waiting for her to go on.
âHuo Shiqian, honestly, I donât have high hopes for our future, donât glare at meâŠâ Xia Chuyi moved back a bit, âGlaring wonât help; this truly is whatâs in my heart.â
Huo Shiqianâs expression fluctuated.