Chapter 35: I Want to Give You the Best of Everything

Gu Nan’s eyes were deep and profound.

How could Su Niannian not know what was on Gu Nan’s mind?

This fool, in the previous life, knew that his illness was incurable.

He thought only about leaving more money for himself so that in a world without him, he could still live a stable and prosperous life.

He was determined to return to the military camp, to go back to his battlefield, to that place where he could shine and thrive. He married her not just to be with her, but because he wanted to give her stability.

He gave up his own ideals and ambitions not because he didn’t want to live in fear, but to protect her.

He could abandon everything for his own sake.

How could Su Niannian not know what he was thinking now, when he was such a man?

Her eyes reddened slightly, and tears seemed to shimmer on the brink of falling.

In this life, she would let him live freely and easily and allow him to do the things he wanted to do.

Su Niannian nodded, then embraced Gu Nan once more.

But Gu Nan’s gaze was sharp, and he had already noticed the tears welling up in the young girl’s eyes.

“I’m not; I didn’t mean it that way; don’t overthink it…”

“I just don’t want others to talk about my family situation… I…”

Gu Nan didn’t know what to say to make things clearer. He only didn’t want the girl in his arms to overthink it, didn’t want to make her sad.

He wanted her to be happy.

“If you want to tell others, you can…”

“I’ll listen to you,” Su Niannian interrupted his words.

“Just say it when you’re ready to tell others,” she said, holding onto Gu Nan.

She felt that by holding him, she already had everything.

She didn’t need anything else.

She didn’t want to force Gu Nan to do anything he didn’t want to do at that moment.

Gu Nan’s heart was deeply touched by Su Niannian’s words.

“I like you. I want to give you the best of everything. Just give me a little more time.”

“I truly like you, and I will take responsibility,” Gu Nan’s voice was deep and firm.

He couldn’t let the young girl follow him just like this. He would give her the best of everything in the world.

He would find a way to change the current situation.

Su Niannian nodded in Gu Nan’s embrace.

From their first meeting until now, only a few days had passed.

Now that she was in his arms, she was already content.

This embrace lasted for a long, long time.

Until Su Niannian felt that she couldn’t possibly stay in his arms all night.

Only then did she reluctantly pull away from the lingering hug.

“So, you went into the mountains tonight to hunt, right?” Su Niannian asked shyly.

“Mm.” Gu Nan had long since forgotten about the hunting trip.

It was only when he heard Su Niannian ask that he suddenly remembered. It was so late and dark—why would the young girl be here?

Su Niannian’s mind was racing rapidly.

Her spatial abilities were a secret, and there was no need to hide them from Gu Nan.

However, the two of them had just started, and discussing matters regarding her space was not something she could bring up so soon.

She couldn’t just tell him now that she had come back from the future and brought along a powerful spatial ability.

That would probably scare Gu Nan, and it was better to let this matter gradually unfold later.

So, she needed an excuse for why she was here now.

“I missed you, so I thought I’d come and try my luck,” Su Niannian said without hesitation.

Gu Nan was a bit confused when he heard her words.

“But this afternoon, you still wouldn’t talk to me…” His voice was deep and magnetic, yet there was an unexpected hint of grievance in it.

It had a bit of a contrast, making it oddly endearing.

Su Niannian smiled, “If I hadn’t ignored you, would you have acted like this? Like that?”

Gu Nan listened to the young girl’s words and suddenly realized it was true.

Because she had ignored him, his heart had clearly felt the discomfort, the hurt of being ignored.

It was because of that feeling that he no longer wavered and found the courage to express his feelings.

“So how did you know you’d run into me here tonight? What would you have done if I hadn’t come?”

Gu Nan held Su Niannian’s hand and asked.

“Aunt said you caught that wild chicken and rabbit the other night by feeling your way in the dark, so I thought I’d try my luck.”

“It would be even better if we meet, but if not, I’ll come back another day!”

Su Niannian said it casually, but she could feel Gu Nan’s grip on her hand tightening.

Gu Nan thought to himself, if he hadn’t run into her today, would she have come another night to encounter him? His heart felt like it was in a mix of emotions as various feelings spread through him.

Especially since this place was still dangerous. He had just heard the roar of a tiger.

“You can’t be this reckless! It’s so late and so dark. If something happens to you, no one would even know!” Gu Nan rubbed Su Niannian’s head, his tone serious.

“Well… ahem, considering the situation right now, I won’t come by myself anymore in the future!” Su Niannian said, but before the secret of the space was exposed to Gu Nan, she might still sneak up the mountain occasionally.

After all, that little guy was really good at hunting! She couldn’t always keep him locked up in the space.

He should be let out to stretch his legs and get some fresh air.

“Don’t put yourself in danger; I’ll be worried,” Gu Nan said in a low voice, but the words, the tone, were incredibly alluring to Su Niannian.

“Alright,” Su Niannian nodded in agreement.

“Are you still going to hunt today?” Su Niannian asked, looking up at Gu Nan.

Gu Nan, at this moment, had no thoughts of hunting left.

He just wanted to send the little girl back as soon as possible.

Having been out for so long, if the people from the commune found out, it might lead to some unpleasant rumors.

“I’ll take you back. From now on, you must never come out by yourself at night,” Gu Nan said firmly.

Su Niannian nodded in agreement.

Gu Nan led Su Niannian for a while towards the south, then bent down to pick up a wild rabbit that had already passed away.

He also picked up the basket that was resting on the ground, tossing the rabbit inside, and slung it over his back.

Then, he took Su Niannian’s hand.

Her hand was soft and delicate, long and slender, without a single callus.

It felt incredibly soft and incredibly comforting to the touch.

Gu Nan couldn’t help but feel a strong sense of attachment, as if he never wanted to let go.

Today, the moment he touched the little girl and held her in his arms, it was as if a whole new world opened up before him.

He felt an intense heat wash over him, a burning sensation spreading through his body the instant he made contact.

A desire stirred within him, a potent urge taking root. Furthermore, he still didn’t know if her family would approve of them being together.

Even if the little girl didn’t mind his family background, it didn’t mean her elders wouldn’t object.

Gu Nan thought this over, his eyes darkening slightly.

His family background was a problem; he needed to find a way to resolve it.

“Niannian.”

“Mm?” Su Niannian turned to look at Gu Nan.