I Want a Lifetime with You novel Chapter 119

When they left after dinner, Shi Nuan kept bugging Fu Chengyan to tell her what went on between him and Jiang Shizheng. Even though her grandpa had held back in expressing his displeasure, she knew that the old man was not pleased that they had made their move first before asking for his permission.

But the situation seemed to have changed after their game of chess. At dinner just now, she could clearly sense the difference in her grandpa’s vibe as compared to before.

During dinner, Jiang Shizheng not only ate two bowls of rice, he also kept putting food onto Fu Chengyan’s plate. Even herself, the old man’s biological granddaughter, did not get to enjoy such treatment.

While Fu Chengyan was occupied, Shi Nuan took the chance to ask her grandpa what exactly did Fu Chengyan tell him. She also kept guaranteeing that she and Fu Chengyan would have a happy marriage and get along well with each other.

However, what she got was a knock on her head from the old man, who said, “A married daughter is like splashed water.” His granddaughter had already started defending Fu Chengyan even though they were newlyweds.

However, the tone of Jiang Shizheng’s voice was one of relief, instead of anger.

Shi Nuan could tell that her grandpa had already approved of their marriage. However, neither of the men told her how Fu Chengyan managed to convince grandpa.

As such, Shi Nuan had been pestering Fu Chengyan to tell her what happened ever since they left her grandpa’s place.

As Fu Chengyan drove, he could see that Shi Nuan was very bothered by it. The man laughed as he reached out to touch his wife’s head. “I didn’t really say much. I just promised grandpa that I will always be good to you. I also told him to keep tabs on me!”

“I don’t believe you!” Shi Nuan lifted her chin and continued, “Grandpa is not that gullible. I don’t believe he would relent just because you said that.”

Fu Chengyan couldn’t help but let out an amused laugh. “So, you hope that grandpa would make things difficult for us again?”

“Errr… “ Shi Nuan bit her lips and said, “I don’t mean that. I just don’t think that grandpa would be so easily persuaded.”

Actually, Shi Nuan was just scared. She already knew that her grandpa would not be too hard on Fu Chengyan, but she just could not help worrying. Even though they were already married, her relationship with Fu Chengyan was actually not that stable yet.

The reason why Shi Nuan was reluctant to tell her two grandpas about her marriage was because she did not want them to worry. It was also because she lacked self-confidence.

After going through one failed relationship, Shi Nuan had not intended to jump into the next one so soon. Fu Chengyan was an accident. She was also not confident that it would work out well, especially when their marriage was a tactical one. At least, that was the case when she first decided to marry Fu Chengyan.

“Okay, since the matter has already been resolved, let’s stop harping on it! OK?” Fu Chengyan said as he ruffled Shi Nuan’s hair.

“I’ve bought movie tickets. The movie is starting in one hour’s time!” Fu Chengyan said. Shi Nuan raised her head in surprise. “You bought movie tickets?”

“Yup!” Fu Chengyan nodded. “I heard from Zhou Zheng that the theaters are screening a few Hollywood blockbusters recently, are you interested?”

“Of course!” Shi Nuan nodded excitedly. “Anyway, there’s nothing to do at home if we go back so early.” Besides, she enjoyed watching Hollywood blockbusters. When she was dating Fu Xicheng previously, he was always too busy to go out with her, not to mention watching movies together.

Shi Nuan also remembered that, even during those times when they went out, whenever Shi Nuan suggested watching literary films, Fu Xicheng would turn her suggestion down, expressing contempt for the cringe-worthy movie genre. Whenever she proposed watching a Hollywood action movie instead, Fu Xicheng would come up with another excuse, saying that a lady should not watch such violent genre. He also doubted that she would be able to understand the movie even if they watched it.

Come to think of it, Shi Nuan suddenly realized that, back then when she and Fu Xicheng were dating, they had not engaged much in any couple activities.

Shi Nuan couldn’t help but shake her head and let out a self-deprecating soft laugh. Only upon self-reflection had she realized the problems between she and Fu Xicheng.

“What are you laughing about?”

Fu Chengyan noticed that Shi Nuan was looking a bit glum. Keeping one hand on the steering wheel, he held Shi Nuan’s hand and gave it a gentle squeeze. “You don’t feel like watching?”

The woman shook her head and replied, “It’s not that. I was just reminded of the past and realized how silly I was last time.”

Fu Chengyan arched his brow. With one look, he already knew that Shi Nuan was feeling emotional. Patting the back of her hand, he said, “It’s time to move on from the past. Your present is great.”

The woman lifted up her head and nodded. With a chuckle, she said, “Don’t worry about me, I was just suddenly overwhelmed.” Shi Nuan still had a good grasp of her own feelings and situation.

She was a lot happier as compared to before. “Are you really not going to tell me what you and grandpa talked about?”

Fu Chengyan laughed lightly, tickled by her tenacity. “I didn’t really say anything. I merely told grandpa that you only agreed to be with me after I shamelessly pursed you, and I will never let you down,” he answered as he held her hand. “If I ever betray you, you will get everything that belongs to me.”

Shi Nuan’s heart skipped a beat. Although Fu Chengyan said the last sentence in a teasing manner, she could not help feeling a little upset. She looked down at Fu Chengyan’s slender hands. She felt him tightening his hand around hers as his voice sounded over her head, “But there will never be such a day!”

After Fu Chengyan and Shi Nuan had left, Jiang Shizheng picked up the newspapers again, but was unable to focus at all.

Just then, Aunt Fei came out of the kitchen with a bowl of soup. “Old master, Missy had specially prepared this soup for you. She said that you must finish it.”

“That silly child!” Jiang Shizheng smiled contentedly. His mind went back to the scene where Shi Nuan dragged him to the balcony just now, and insisted on explaining about her relationship with Fu Chengyan. She had also continuously put in a good word for her husband.

Fu Chengyan was Jiang Shizheng’s student. He had watched him mature from a boy into a man, and was very sure of his character. Jiang Shizheng was actually quite happy that his granddaughter had tried so hard to defend Fu Chengyan. That would at least meant that Shi Nuan had already gotten over her previous relationship. Besides, Jiang Shizheng also knew that Fu Chengyan must have put in some hard work, in order for Shi Nuan to recover over such a short period of time.

Aunt Fei was also secretly feeling happy when she saw Jiang Shizheng’s satisfied expression. “Old master, you haven’t been in such high spirits ever since that incident happened to Missy.”

“Is it that obvious?” Jiang Shizheng was indeed genuinely pleased. “I knew I had a keen eye for people. Yan is a good kid, and the same goes for our Nuan!”

“Yup, yup. Even I could see the look of tenderness in Mr. Fu’s eyes when he looked at Missy!” As Aunt Fei was talking, she noticed that Jiang Shizheng was gulping down the bowl of soup. Feeling comforted, she said, “Old master, one is your darling granddaughter, and the other is your outstanding student. You can finally rest assured that Missy will have a good life from now onwards!”

“The children will be able to take care of themselves!” Jiang Shizheng was already smiling ear to ear when he said that. “Aunt Fei, go get some rest!”

After Jiang Shizheng dismissed Aunt Fei, he went to the study. A twinkle appeared in his astute eyes as he looked at the chessboard.

As Fu Chengyan was his student, he trusted him in terms of both intellectual abilities, as well as the quality of character. There was also another reason Jiang Shizheng was willing to entrust Nuan to Fu Chengyan.

Given Fu Chengyan’s social status, getting married to him meant that Nuan had a strong backer. This way, even after the old man passed on, he could be rest assured that Nuan would be well taken care of. Jiang Shizheng believed that Fu Chengyan would definitely treat Shi Nuan well.

As his thoughts ran through his head, the old man pulled out a book from the bookshelf. Hidden among the pages was a photo. The photo was already yellowed. In the picture, there was a beautiful young lady dressed in a flowery dress, which seemed to be swaying in the wind. She was beaming brightly.

As Jiang Shizheng traced the woman’s outline on the photo, a drop of tear fell from his eyes.

Aunt Fei was standing at the doorway, looking at Jiang Shizheng. She couldn’t help but shake her head and sigh. After waiting for a while, she knocked on the door and entered, “Old master, it’s time to take your medicine and rest!”

Jiang Shizheng snapped out of his trance and slid the photo back into the pages of the book. He wiped the tears away from the corners of his eyes and answered, “OK!”

After Shi Nuan and Fu Chengyan exited the cinema, the woman was still feeling excited over the movie that they had just watched. Holding Fu Chengyan’s arm, she asked, “Where are we going next?”

“Shall we just walk around?” Fu Chengyan held Shi Nuan’s hand, as he tilted his head and stared into her twinkling eyes. “Yeah?” He pinched the woman’s cheeks playfully.

The man spoke in a bright and clear voice, which sounded starkly different from the first time they met. It was also different from how he sounded when Shi Nuan met him at Xinhuang previously.

There was always a tenderness in his voice when he spoke to her.

Shi Nuan touched the spot on her face where Fu Chengyan had just pinched. Then, she tilted her head sideways and nudged Fu Chengyan’s shoulders with it. “Sure, I’m so full from eating too much popcorn just now!” Shi Nuan lifted her head and grinned. “It’s all your fault! Why did you keep stuffing my mouth with popcorn!”

“I was worried you’d be hungry!” Fu Chengyan smiled lovingly as he pinched Shi Nuan’s cheeks again. “You’re too skinny!”

“That’s not possible!” Shi Nuan retorted. “I’ve put on so much weight,” the woman said as she patted her cheeks and pinched her arms. “We should get a weighing scale at home. I realized I have grown a lot fatter ever since I married you!”

Shi Nuan puffed up her cheeks, as if she was not feeling satisfied. She also couldn’t help but tiptoe and pinch Fu Chengyan’s face.

As the woman continued playing around with his face, Fu Chengyan stopped walking and bent slightly forward. He leaned in closer to Shi Nuan, and patiently stood on the spot while she continued with her actions.

Shi Nuan seemed to be addicted to pinching the man’s cheeks. She was running his fingers over his face, enjoying herself.

Fu Chengyan was very cooperative as he accommodated his wife. Not only did he not show any annoyance, he kept a slight smile on his face.

Curious passersby couldn’t resist taking a second look at the attractive pair, especially when they were engaged in such childish play. A woman even exclaimed, “Oh my god! That guy is so good looking! He’s looking at his girlfriend with such gentle eyes.”

“Totally! I want a boyfriend like that too!”