People are truly fascinating.

Compared to others, Bai Ying actually had less of a desire to confide. During her childhood, no elders were willing to listen to her speak, and more importantly, there was no response even if she did.

Later, when she met close friends, they complained that she never shared her personal matters, while they had no secrets from her.

Things have improved over the years, but she still selectively chooses what she deems appropriate to share.

However, no matter what, the man before her would never be the one she confides in. It’s just that in the deep of the night, emotions can be fragile, and for a few seconds, she hesitated.

She shook her head sensibly, “I’m not unhappy.”

There’s no point in saying it; he wouldn’t understand anyway. If he ever did understand, it wouldn’t be good for him. Moreover, bringing up the troubles another man has caused her to a man, even if she disguised it as something else, is unnecessary.

“Your face is showing the opposite of these words right now.”

Jiang Mo Cheng pinched her nose, “Come on, tell me, who or what made you unhappy?”

Bai Ying wasn’t unhappy, she was just confused, and felt a trivial sense of regret. It’s a pity she didn’t like Shen Jin enough, otherwise, when she realized he had romantic feelings for her, she would have been too happy to care.

It’s a pity he revealed his feelings too late, after she had already accepted and sketched out a blueprint in her mind… She naturally longed for the future she had planned.

She looked at Jiang Mo Cheng, who was smiling at her.

“Alright.”

She said, “This afternoon, I watched a TV drama with Miss Bai, and thinking about it still makes me angry.”

Jiang Mo Cheng didn’t notice the rest of her words, only the three that irritated him—Miss Bai. He paused, his voice deepening, “Did she trouble you again?”

“No, no!”

Bai Ying didn’t want to tarnish her own reputation and hastily explained, “I mean the plot of the TV drama, it’s very infuriating. The male lead’s parents always trouble and torment the female lead, not wanting them to marry.”

Jiang Mo Cheng had no interest in TV dramas and patiently listened to her finish, but was taken aback.

Marriage.

This word swiftly occupied his mind.

He had never thought about it before this moment; he felt it was irrelevant to him. When his parents occasionally mentioned it during family dinners with his brother and sister-in-law, he didn’t take it seriously.

“It’s that man’s lack of ability.”

Jiang Mo Cheng didn’t want to think about it anymore; he just wanted to cheer her up quickly, to see her smile.

Bai Ying glanced at him, teasing him, “What about a capable man?”

“A capable man wouldn’t let others bully the person he likes, not even his parents.”

“What if the person you like bullies your parents?”

Jiang Mo Cheng, “Of course, that’s not okay either.”

He pinched her again, “I have good taste.”

Bai Ying tiptoed and wrapped her arms around his neck, pecking his lips a few times. The more she looked, the more she felt that the pretty boy she found for herself… ah, no, this boyfriend was not bad. Handsome and well-built, and his sweet talk was quite charming.

“What now?”

Jiang Mo Cheng was clearly pleased but still asked her in a pretentious manner.

“Nothing, I just like you too much.”

Bai Ying’s thoughts had changed. She thought, if she became very wealthy in the future, she would be willing to spend money to keep such an obedient and eloquent person, the more the better.

Although it was Jiang Mo Cheng who took the initiative to advance their relationship, so far, he had never said the word “like,” let alone “love.” Bai Ying was different; every day she saw him, she would say, “I like you so much,” “I like you too much.”

Jiang Mo Cheng would feel uneasy, but the smile in his eyes couldn’t fool even a three-year-old child. Just like now, he held her even tighter. After being affectionate for a while, Bai Ying accidentally kicked a paper bag with the tip of her shoe, and Jiang Mo Cheng remembered the gift he had neglected.

He took out two coats and said, “Try these on, don’t wear your old clothes anymore. I’ll buy you new ones later.”

Under his gaze, she turned around slowly, looking annoyed as she took off her coat. When he came forward to drape it over her, she turned her head with a surprised expression, “Why did you buy me clothes again?”

“I can’t stand your old clothes,” he said, wishing he could replace them all immediately.

Bai Ying realized that perhaps all men have this kind of quirk, whether they are poor or rich.

“It’s going to be warm soon,” Bai Ying hinted subtly, “If you buy new ones now, they won’t be worn for many days before it’s time to change to spring clothes. By next winter, these styles will be outdated, it’s not cost-effective at all.”

Jiang Mo Cheng replied nonchalantly, “We’ll buy new ones next year.”

Bai Ying thought to herself… next year, there might be someone else.

That’s as far as her conscience went; she had said what needed to be said. If she nagged any more, she might get too into the role, thinking she was his mother worrying about his savings.

Oh well! If he wants to buy, let him buy! As long as he’s happy, what can she do? She can only go along with his happiness.

The atmosphere was just right, and as Jiang Mo Cheng was buttoning up Bai Ying’s coat, she wanted to tease him, “You’re quite skilled at buying clothes for girls, did you often buy them for your ex-girlfriend too?”

“No,” Jiang Mo Cheng looked at her and said directly, “I didn’t date anyone before you, there’s no ex-girlfriend, don’t overthink it.”

Bai Ying hadn’t had the chance to tease him about “overthinking” when his words already made her laugh, “Really?”

Although she asked, her tone and expression clearly showed disbelief.

“Really,” Jiang Mo Cheng said, then turned cautious, “What about you?”

Their time together wasn’t long, and their daily dates were even shorter. They barely had enough time to embrace and be affectionate, let alone interrogate each other about their past relationships.

Jiang Mo Cheng had none, and Bai Ying wasn’t curious.

Bai Ying was stuck, not expecting to have shot herself in the foot. She didn’t immediately answer “no,” and Jiang Mo Cheng was already feeling a bit displeased. Naturally, he would judge others by himself; he had none, so he subconsciously assumed she didn’t either.

He slightly restrained the smile on his face, clearly very concerned, yet still stared at her as if it was nothing, “I’m not petty, I don’t care about such trivial matters. It’s okay to tell me the truth.”

Bai Ying looped her arm through his, smiling, “Then I definitely haven’t dated either!”

Bai Ying had dated, but Jiang Xue hadn’t, so she wasn’t lying.

Jiang Mo Cheng’s gaze still lingered on her face inch by inch, his intelligence returning a bit, “Are you lying to me? With your looks, are you saying no one has pursued you?”

—After truly becoming his girlfriend, Jiang Mo Cheng seemed to finally see all her good qualities.

“You look like this and haven’t dated, are you lying to me?” Bai Ying argued.

“I have no benefit in lying to you.”

“What benefit do I have in lying to you?”

Jiang Mo Cheng, of course, couldn’t win against her, but still reminded her fiercely, “I don’t mind that kind of thing, but you can’t lie to me.”

Bai Ying thought, so what if I lie to you, it’s to give you face.

“You didn’t lie to me, so I didn’t lie to you.”

Jiang Mo Cheng helplessly said, “You’re being unreasonable.”

“Full of tricks,” she retorted.

They looked at each other and both laughed at the same time.

The joy of dating lies in this, even the smallest matters can be argued over seriously. Jiang Mo Cheng had prepared another gift, and while she was trying on the second coat, he reminded her with a smile, “Check if the pockets are big enough.”

Bai Ying reached into the pocket and touched something cold. She retracted her fingertip, widened her eyes, and took it out—a small mobile phone lay in her palm, “What is this??”

This man really refreshed her understanding of him day by day!

Mobile phones were still rare and expensive. Most homes had landlines which were convenient for contact, and ordinary people wouldn’t spend so much money on a mobile phone just for making calls… after all, public phone booths were everywhere.

He had bought her clothes and skincare products, and now he directly bought her a mobile phone?!

Seeing her cute expression, Jiang Mo Cheng couldn’t help but hold her face and kiss her a few times, restraining his urge to continue, and patiently introduced, “This is a mobile phone, it’s a new model that came out two months ago. You can make calls, send texts, and even play games when you’re bored.”

“Why did you buy it for me!” Bai Ying was puzzled, surprised, and confused.

“It’s more convenient for us to contact each other this way,” Jiang Mo Cheng took the mobile phone from her hand, “I’ve already set up a card for you, look, I’m in your contacts, you can call or message me if you want to find me.”

Jiang Mo Cheng cherished his girlfriend very much and wanted to present all the good things he thought of to her.

Next, he pulled her to sit down again, and she nestled in his arms. With a bow of her head, she could see him operating the functions on the mobile phone.

Actually, Jiang Mo Cheng wasn’t very familiar with it either; for him, the mobile phone had only one function—to receive calls. He was too lazy to send texts usually, and now he clumsily opened the game function, showing her how to play.

His operation was so poor that Bai Ying wanted to snatch it from his hands and help him play.

Unconsciously, it was almost 1:30 AM, and Bai Ying yawned, and they left the study.

When parting, Jiang Mo Cheng didn’t forget to remind her, “Remember to text me, you know how, right?”

Bai Ying wanted to reply loudly, No one is better at it than me!

After returning to the bedroom, Bai Ying still mustered the energy to wash up again. Lying in bed, she pondered for a while and lazily sent him a text, “Good night.”

A few minutes later, the reply came, “You too.”

Bai Ying chuckled and burrowed into the covers, remembering something, she opened the drawer of the bedside table. Inside the drawer was a mobile phone, identical to the one she was holding.

It was a gift from Shen Jin.