Reborn in the 80s: Everyone Falls For Me
Chapter 119 - 118: The Reason for Approaching (4 more)

Chapter 119: Chapter 118: The Reason for Approaching (4 more)

Today’s events would have been unbearable for any woman, even leading to hysteric tears and tantrums.

She did not cry, nor did she throw a tantrum, even remaining calm afterwards.

He thought she didn’t care.

It turned out that it wasn’t a lack of care, but rather an unwillingness to show her vulnerability to others.

Indeed, Jin Yu had guessed Xu Niannian’s thoughts correctly. After experiencing yet another incident, she realized deeply that nothing was more important than protecting herself.

She didn’t like being passive, she had always been the one plotting against others, not allowing anyone to get the better of her.

Some people don’t play mind games; they use crude, straightforward force, something she couldn’t contend with.

Any man with a bit more strength than her could overpower her easily.

If it hadn’t been for Jin Yu’s unexpected arrival today, she didn’t dare to imagine what would have happened next.

To be violated in front of her brother?

Just the thought made Xu Niannian shudder uncontrollably.

Her lack of tears did not mean she wasn’t upset, but life’s hard knocks had taught her that crying, aside from showing others that she was easy to bully, served no other purpose.

Tears are heavy as a mountain to those who care about you and light as a feather to those who don’t.

She absolutely would not allow the feeling of helplessness to overtake her again.

And the conditions that Jin Yu offered, though costly for her, just so happened to allow her to no longer be indebted to him.

Very well.

Jin Yu looked at her. Her gaze was exceptionally determined, her bright eyes shining with a light that dazzled.

Jin Yu’s lips twitched, suddenly assaulted by a wave of heartache.

For a girl to go through such an ordeal, the stronger she appeared, the more it pained the heart.

And he was a part of her trauma, he who had completely robbed her of her innocence.

"When will you have time?" Jin Yu asked her.

Xu Niannian, looking down, thought for a moment, "In a week’s time."

She would settle things quickly in the county town, a week should be enough to handle everything.

Hearing her reply, Jin Yu said, "Good, come to my house every evening then."

After a thought that evening might not be appropriate, he added, "Rest assured, I won’t do anything to you."

Xu Niannian: "..."

Had he not said anything, she wouldn’t have thought too much, but his explanation inexplicably sent a shiver down her spine.

Thinking of how he had timely arrived at Li Qingshui’s store to save her, Xu Niannian asked curiously, "Why did you happen to come to the dried goods store today?"

The light in Jin Yu’s eyes flickered, "It was on the way."

"Oh." Xu Niannian did not pursue the matter further.

Jin Yu exhaled in relief. He had not planned to visit the dried goods store but had encountered Li Qingshui’s partner, Fourth Brother, on the street.

In his hasty collision with Jin Yu, Fourth Brother, who Jin Yu recognized as an employee cooperating with Xu Niannian, appeared frantic and had a smack on his face, prompting Jin Yu to ask.

Seeing Ye Shaoting in military uniform standing beside Jin Yu, Fourth Brother hastily relayed the incident, unfiltered.

Upon hearing Xu Niannian was there too, Jin Yu acted on impulse and rushed out before his brain could catch up.

Thinking about it now, Jin Yu couldn’t help but wonder, why had he been so anxious back then?

Could it be that he had some sort of precognition, knowing that Xu Jiaojiao, no, Xu Niannian, was the girl he was seeking?

Unable to unravel this mystery, Jin Yu gave up on pondering it further. Fortunately, he had been impulsive then; otherwise, he dared not consider the consequences.

Jin Yu didn’t realize that as he pondered the matter, he inadvertently stared straight at Xu Niannian’s lips, leaning forward bit by bit.

Without giving it much thought, his gaze fixated on her tender and moist lips, and he subconsciously leaned in for a closer look.

His hand, resting on her arm, brushed against her chest inadvertently.

Xu Niannian felt her scalp explode as she looked at Jin Yu drawing near with a serious face, his gaze fixed on the hand resting on her chest, anger flaring as she slapped him across the face, "Jin Yu, you beast."