Chapter 13 Meaning

“What meaning? Death is swift?” Leng Mohan looked at her, a trace of doubt flashing in his eyes.

He didn’t understand why Luo Jiaojiao cared so much about this question. In his opinion, the passenger seat was just a seat, a relatively dangerous one, and her rival was sitting there, she should be happy, why did Luo Jiaojiao seem so sad?

He frowned, looking into Luo Jiaojiao’s eyes, trying to find the answer.

Luo Jiaojiao’s eyes flashed with indescribable surprise, this reaction made Leng Mohan feel inexplicably confused. He couldn’t help but ask: “Jiaojiao, what’s wrong with you? Why does this question bother you so much?”

Luo Jiaojiao herself hadn’t expected that the seemingly ordinary passenger seat in her eyes was so closely linked to death in Leng Mohan’s eyes. This discovery made her a little at a loss, as if she was being unreasonable.

Luo Jiaojiao looked at him in puzzlement and asked, “Why do you think the passenger seat is a dangerous position?”

She tried to steady her trembling voice, her eyes fixed on Leng Mohan, trying to find out from his deep gaze if what he said was true? At this moment, the air in the car seemed to freeze, leaving only the tense and subtle confrontation between the two.

Leng Mohan heard her question. Although he wanted to go to bed and rest now, seeing her uneasy look, he explained it first.

“The person in the passenger seat is both the driver’s capable assistant and the key to driving safety. However, this position also hides huge risks. In a sudden car accident, people’s instinctive reaction is often to protect themselves.”

Therefore, Leng Mohan would never allow Luo Jiaojiao to sit in this dangerous position. He knew that the seat behind him was a safer choice. His decision was both a protection of Luo Jiaojiao and a respect for her life.

“I won’t risk your life. From the beginning, I wouldn’t let you get into such danger. Now, do you understand why I asked you to sit behind me?” Leng Mohan’s gaze locked on her, his tone full of deep concern.

Luo Jiaojiao’s heart was filled with shock. She never thought it would be for this reason. According to him, he did this entirely for her own good.

“I understand.” Luo Jiaojiao lowered her head, a shy blush rising on her face. She felt ashamed of her suspicions, having mistakenly thought that Leng Mohan liked Zhou Wenwen, which is why he let her sit in the passenger seat. It turned out that his thoughts were completely different; he didn’t care about Zhou Wenwen at all.

“Don’t guess in your heart, just speak up if you have any questions. However, you haven’t told me what the passenger seat means to you?” Leng Mohan’s tone had a hint of playful teasing, as if he had already understood her thoughts.

Luo Jiaojiao’s face flushed shyly. She didn’t dare to look directly into Leng Mohan’s eyes, only lowering her head to look at her shoes, her heart filled with complex emotions.

Leng Mohan watched her appearance, a slight smile curving his lips. He walked over, easily picked her up, and gently placed her on the bed.

“You really don’t plan to explain? I’ve been wrongly accused.” His words revealed a hint of helplessness and pampering, as if he was indulging her shyness and silence.

Luo Jiaojiao’s voice was as small as a mosquito, almost impossible to catch. Her eyes flickered with complex lights, revealing an unspeakable emotion.

She continued: “The passenger seat has always been the exclusive seat of that person. Seeing you let Comrade Zhou sit there today, I felt a little uncomfortable. I thought you had special feelings for her, which made me feel a little uneasy, even a little scared.”

Her voice was soft, but every word was like a needle, deeply piercing Leng Mohan’s heart. He turned to look at Luo Jiaojiao and found her eyes filled with worry and anxiety.

He was moved and couldn’t help but think, had he really not noticed Luo Jiaojiao’s feelings?

Leng Mohan always considered himself a calm and rational person, but at this moment, he felt a little flustered.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm himself down. He understood that he needed to have a good talk with Luo Jiaojiao and clear up her misunderstanding.

He looked at Luo Jiaojiao gently and softly said: “Jiaojiao, you really misunderstood. First, she sat there herself, and second, I didn’t offer to give her a ride. I ignored her when she sat beside me. In my heart, you are my rightful wife, and no one can replace your position.”

Luo Jiaojiao listened to Leng Mohan’s words, and the uneasiness and fear in her heart slowly dissipated. She raised her head, looked into Leng Mohan’s eyes, and took a deep breath. She knew that she should believe Leng Mohan’s words, believe his feelings for her.

The two looked at each other and smiled, and the estrangement in their hearts finally dissipated.

A bright smile bloomed on Luo Jiaojiao’s face, and when Leng Mohan saw this scene, the worry in his heart also vanished. He was glad that she didn’t hide her dissatisfaction in her heart, otherwise the consequences would be unimaginable.

“In the future, if you think I’ve done something wrong, be sure to tell me.” Leng Mohan gently stroked Luo Jiaojiao’s long hair, looked down at her lying in his arms, and sincerely said, “I really want to have a good time with you every day.”

Luo Jiaojiao gently nodded, her voice soft and firm: “I will.”

“I don’t know where you heard this understanding, but I want to tell you that in the past, whenever I drove, my comrades always sat in the passenger seat. Their presence made me feel at ease because they could remind me and protect my safety at critical moments. So you don’t have to worry about it. In the future, there will be no other woman sitting in the passenger seat when I drive. The back seat, however, will always be your exclusive seat.”

Leng Mohan smiled indulgently. For her concern, he was willing to do anything to comfort her. As long as she was happy, he was willing to avoid all misunderstandings and suspicions.

Luo Jiaojiao pulled his sleeve, her eyes filled with some anxiety and confusion, and softly asked: “Don’t you really think I’m being unreasonable? I don’t know anything about the various responsibilities and potential dangers of the passenger seat. I only heard that it’s the exclusive seat for lovers, so when I saw Comrade Zhou sitting there, I misunderstood your feelings for her, and I couldn’t help but feel a little uneasy and worried. Am I too sensitive?”

Her voice revealed a hint of helplessness and self-mockery, as if she was apologizing for her own small-mindedness. However, her eyes revealed deep worry; she really didn’t want their relationship to be affected by this misunderstanding.