Chapter 2384: Chapter 1509: Truly Enviable

He pondered for a moment, then answered from the heart, "It feels like a treasure in a museum has been taken home by someone else. It’s a pity, a regret, but also helplessness."

Luo Li’er was touched; such a vivid and fitting description couldn’t have been expressed unless it came from the heart.

Her soft pink lips moved slightly, as if Luo Li’er wanted to offer comfort.

Jiang Chen spoke again, changing the tone, his eyes losing focus, deep and vast.

"However, regret is a constant in life. Everyone will encounter their own treasures in life, yet they are destined not to be able to take them home and cherish them, so maintaining a normal mindset is necessary. Just like appreciating flowers, you should be content after experiencing the beautiful moment they bring to you."

Pei Yunxi shouldn’t have left.

Truly.

If she were here, she would certainly be more moved than Luo Li’er.

"Senior, you really are too great..."

Luo Li’er murmured softly.

Isn’t it a bit over the top?

If the truth is revealed in the future, how will this girl view me?

Jiang Chen couldn’t help but worry, but there was no other way. People ultimately live in the present; the future can only be left to unfold on its own.

"Why does this word sound so familiar? Back before I graduated, many people said that about me."

Jiang Chen subtly adjusted the mood, and his self-deprecating humor made Luo Li’er unable to hold back her laughter.

"Isn’t ’nice guy’ the term used to describe someone who pines hopelessly?"

Luo Li’er unceremoniously poked at someone’s old wound.

"Even among those, there’s a ranking. Am I just a regular nice guy?"

Jiang Chen casually joked with self-mockery.

Luo Li’er arched her brows, her young face unaffected by time, blossoming into a smile.

According to someone’s metaphor,

This girl is also a ’treasure’.

"Do you still keep in touch with that classmate of yours?"

"Who?"

"That female classmate."

Jiang Chen understood, and naturally replied, "What do you think?"

"Yes!"

Luo Li’er affirmed loudly.

"Wrong answer."

"Do you miss her, senior?"

Luo Li’er curiously asked.

"Are you thinking about falling in love too?"

Jiang Chen chuckled lightly. "Reading about it always feels superficial. Asking others won’t mean much; everyone’s life is a unique test with no standard answer to borrow. Now that you’ve graduated, you can freely enjoy your life. No one will interfere with you anymore."

"Then will you date me, senior?"

Jiang Chen was stunned, "What?"

"In this bustling world, few polish their souls, so people appear diverse, but in essence, they’re the same... Didn’t you write this for me, senior?"

Gazing into those earnest eyes, Jiang Chen was all the more dazed.

"Teach me, senior. Teach me how to love."

"..."

Coming to his senses, Jiang Chen chuckled wryly, "You little rascal. I got up in the middle of the night to help mediate your sisterly dispute, and here you are, teasing me."

"No, I’m not." 𝐟𝕣𝕖𝐞𝐰𝕖𝚋𝐧𝗼𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝗰𝐨𝐦

Luo Li’er looked innocent, "I just suddenly realized that senior’s level of thinking is very profound, and with your vast experience, you can surely help me avoid detours."

"Then you need to get your Senior Sister Li’s consent, not me. Why not chat with her tomorrow?"

Indeed.

They live in the same community.

The two families should be familiar, dropping by is effortless.

"Oh, come on."

Luo Li’er rolled her eyes, "You think I’m a three-year-old?"

This girl.

Despite her youthful appearance,

she unknowingly possesses the charm of a mature woman.

True enough.

She’s graduated.

She’s an adult now.

"How did I treat you like a child?"

Jiang Chen asked with a puzzled smile.

"Acting like you know everything."

Even though Luo Li’er was muttering, in the quiet of the night, someone could clearly hear, but even if he did, he could only pretend he hadn’t heard; otherwise, it’d only be awkward for him.

"Alright, it’s late. Go take a shower and rest."

He yawned.

"Why not sleep here?"

Luo Li’er invited him to stay, given that he’d come late to mediate. Even if it was just for formality, the gesture was needed.

"I appreciate your kindness."

Jiang Chen casually replied, "But your Senior Sister Li is still waiting for me."

"I don’t believe you."

Luo Li’er saw through everything, "You must have sneaked out while she was asleep."

"I’m off then."

Jiang Chen pretended not to hear, then gracefully got up to leave.

Luo Li’er, always polite, escorted him to the door.

"Remember to apologize to your sister when you get up. Not many people can work at the K.E Headquarters right after graduation, and even fewer have launched their own perfume. You actually fought with her."

"I didn’t fight with her,"

Luo Li’er whispered.

Jiang Chen raised his hand and gently ruffled her thick hair, "Goodnight."

His actions were so natural that they broke the boundaries between senior and junior, yet surprisingly, Luo Li’er didn’t resist, as if she too felt it was right.

"Take care, senior."

Jiang Chen walked into the night, waving back.

Luo Li’er watched until his figure was completely swallowed by the dense night before closing the door and going back inside.

"It’s done. Just follow the story I made up. It shouldn’t be a challenge for you, right?"

Jiang Chen dialed Pei Yunxi while heading home.

As the director, he naturally had to be concerned that the play wouldn’t just end after one scene; everything starts somewhere, but future efforts cannot be sloppy.

"Isn’t the name chosen a bit too casually?"

Now that Luo Li’er was gone, Pei Yunxi finally expressed her opinion over the phone.

"It’s just a Chinese name. It’s not important for foreigners. In such an urgent situation, how could I have had time to think too much? You come up with the English name, and remember to tell me once you have it."

After a brief silence, a voice came through on the phone.

"Have you always been this good at acting?"

Clearly.

The performance just now completely won Pei Yunxi over.

Actually, Pei Yunxi hadn’t yet seen the full extent of his abilities.

What came after she went upstairs was the climax.

"What choice did I have? In a crisis, people’s potential is unleashed."

Comrade Jiang Chen was humble, "Alright, you must be tired. I won’t disturb your rest anymore."

Jiang Chen thought the call would end there, but unexpectedly, another voice came from the other side.

"Did I disturb your rest?"

"..."

Jiang Chen’s eyes flickered, then he lightly coughed, "No. She’s a deep sleeper."

Then,

he added, "Still, it’s best to call during the day in the future."

Damn it!

Clearly, all the effort put into tonight’s performance should have scored him some points, but it felt as though he concluded his essay with an insult to the exam grader. Instead of gaining points, he’s concerned about losing them.

And it was intentional.

Afraid his score would be too high, rendering others hopelessly devoted?

He sought what he got.

The call inevitably ended.

Jiang Chen remained calm, put down his phone, and continued on with a light-hearted step into the dense night, leisurely.

"Brother Jiang Chen?"

Pei Yun also stood by the window, watching where he had departed, a voice from behind reached her.

Her heartbeat remained steady, and she turned around calmly.

"Sister, can I sleep with you tonight?"

Luo Li’er followed his advice and came to apologize indeed; she didn’t need to lock the door. Coming inside, she likely didn’t hear anything.

"Didn’t you say you didn’t want to talk to me anymore and that I’m a liar?"

"Sis~"

Luo Li’er pouted, "Why are you so petty? I was wrong. I can help you keep it from Uncle; I promise I’ll wait until you say I can tell."

"Are you sure?"

"I swear."

Luo Li’er raised her little hand, serious and solemn.

"Go take a shower."

"Sis, join me?"

"I’ve already bathed."

Of course, Luo Li’er knew her cousin had showered; she’d already changed into her nightgown. She was just joking.

Even if she hadn’t, her cousin would no longer indulge her childhood pranks.

She’s grown up as well.

"That Chen Jiang really makes one envious."

Glancing at her cousin’s silky satin nightgown and the perfect figure beneath it, Luo Li’er couldn’t help but whisper in awe.

The real Moon Palace Fairy was no more than this.

Pei Yunxi’s ears turned slightly red as she intensified her tone.

"Go take a shower."