Chapter 369 - It’s the Truth (1/2)

The first thing he saw when he opened his eyes was the face of the beautiful woman he had seen before.

”Mother …” His voice sounded weak and Jing Yi could feel that there was no strength in his body whatsoever.

The woman sighed. ”Child, just what are you doing? Worrying yourself sick until you collapse. Do you want me to worry myself sick, too?”

”I'm sorry.” He tried sitting up but as soon as he moved his body collapsed on its own again.

”Just continue lying down, ah.” She sighed and shook her head. ”Why are you making things so difficult for yourself? How long do you know him now? Four years, five?”

”It's not quite five.”

”That's still long enough. You do like him, don't you?”

Jing Yi's eyes flickered. ”He said … we were friends.”

His mother coughed. ”You don't believe that he really thinks of you like that, do you?”

Jing Yi didn't answer. He hadn't until now but … maybe he had misunderstood? Or maybe he had hesitated too long and thus had missed the chance? ”Maybe it's better this way. He isn't a god, after all.”

His mother tsked. ”Don't even start with that. I already said from the beginning that it wouldn't be impossible. As long as you like him we'll find a way.”

Jing Yi nodded but his heart was still filled with worry. ”Mother … what if he really only thinks of me as a friend? Then …”

”Jing He, my child, he asked you to marry him. Would he do that if he just thought of you as a friend?”

”Then … Then why did he say that?”

”Well, he's a smart man. If he still hadn't noticed that being direct won't get him anywhere and changed his approach, then I would really reconsider if I want him as my son-in-law.”

”So you mean …”

”He's obviously trying to win you over as a friend first before trying to talk you into marrying him again.”

Jing Yi smiled lightly. ”So it's like that.”

”Mn. Most likely he'll revert back to his old ways again soon anyway. You've shocked him quite a bit today. So don't think too much. You don't have to decide immediately but if you like him, then you shouldn't avoid him. You know …” She slid closer and leaned forward with a smile. ”I wasn't the one who carried you to your bed when you collapsed.”

Jing Yi stared at her, not understanding what she was getting at for a moment. Then, his cheeks heated up. ”Mother!”

The woman chuckled and leaned back, before patting his hand. ”Alright, mother won't tease you any longer. He still hasn't left so he'll probably come by later to see how you're doing. Do you want to prepare a bit?”

Jing Yi opened his mouth but closed it without saying anything. He really wanted to prepare. At least he should take a look at the mirror and maybe change his clothes but … wouldn't he notice? He definitely didn't want that.

”Maybe … Can we just close the curtains?”

His mother sighed but still stood up to close the curtains of the bed. Her figure could only be seen indistinctly on the other side. ”Alright, then I'll go and tell him that he can come in.”

”Mn. Thank you, mother.” He listened to her steps and took a deep breath when she closed the door behind her.