I Really Didn't Want the Long Aotian to Be My Wife [Quick Transmigration] - Chapter 19

It had merely been a week of absence, and the house appeared mostly unchanged except for the jade cutter and a large cardboard box displayed on the living room’s tea table.

The box was half-open, revealing a pile of jade shavings. The raw materials that Jian Yuanbai had deliberately left to avoid causing any suspicion had already disappeared.

Looking at the box filled to the brim with jade shavings, Jian Yuanbai felt an odd pang in his heart. He knew that Wei Zhen had awakened his ability to distinguish jade. Wei Zhen should be able to see that only one piece carried jade, while the rest were just stone.

Why would anyone bother to cut stones that carried no precious jade, and carved so finely at that? It was totally unnecessary.

At this moment, it seemed like it was not only Jian Yuanbai looking at the cardboard box, but also his system avatar, who rendered a kittenish appearance, gazing thoughtfully at the box full of jade shavings.

During the few seconds Jian Yuanbai’s gaze lingered on the box, Wei Zhen, following his line of vision, too, noticed the box. Naturally, he ambled over, sealed the box, and said, “Oh right, Jian-ge, I found a jade in those raw materials you left.”

Saying so, Wei Zhen carried the box into his room. When he returned, he held an unpolished yet stunning jade piece, “This is for you.”

Jian Yuanbai’s peculiar feeling was dispersed by his interruption. He waved his hand, “It was from the pile you were given, so it belongs to you.”

Wei grazed his lips, “No, it’s too valuable. Also, this house, I can’t possibly accept it.”

With a serious look, Jian replied, “You found this jade from the pile of raw materials I gave to you. Therefore, it’s rightfully yours.”

Seeing that Wei Zhen showed no intention of accepting, Jian frankly disclosed the origin of the raw materials, “I bought this pile of raw materials from a warehouse for two hundred. If you feel indebted, just give me two hundred.”

The pile of raw materials were merely worthless stones that even people couldn’t sell.

The original owner had picked them up from a dilapidated warehouse, truly a stroke of luck. Unfortunately, he lacked the luck to truly enjoy it.

Before Wei Zhen could speak up, Jian Yuanbai suppressed a yawn, “I’ve been out of town for a week on business. Just concluded my business today, I think I’ll go freshen up and rest early. You should rest up too.”

Without giving Wei Zhen a chance to speak, he turned around and left.

Inside the shower room, warm mist filled the air, and through the white fog, the shadowy figure of a man taking a shower could be discerned. Wet drips from the man’s hair. Firm hands swept the hair back, revealing a face with steaming mist clinging, a sight to behold.

Sparkling drops of water cascaded down his sleek muscles, swiftly followed by the rushing water, sparkling even more alluringly as they flowed downwards.

Without a doubt, his body was the kind that both men and women would find appealing. His muscles were neither frail nor overly bulky. Under the cascading waters of the shower and the veiling steam, there was a hint of suggestive allure that had the potential to provoke desire in those who saw him.

Suddenly, the man abruptly stopped his actions, cocking his head quizzically before uttering, “Why are you watching me bathe! My body is only for my wife to see.”

He was so shocked that he had even forgotten he could have conversed mentally with the system.

Stunned by his words, the system was at a loss for words and managed to utter, “I’m not a pervert, thank you.”

Jian Yuanbai responded in a tone that was both skeptical and believing “Is that so? Then why were you talking to me while I was bathing, and claim you weren’t watching?”

“If you’re not the pervert, then who is?”

System: “We respect the privacy of the host. Just because I talk to you doesn’t mean I’m watching.”

He let out a humorous laugh, “I am not a pervert, but someone who sets up a telescope in the opposite building to peep on others for an entire week certainly is.”

Jian Yuanbai retorted righteously, “How can it be considered perverted to watch my own child?”

“Did you need something from me?”

The system originally intended to discuss with him about leaving this world. However, in the living room, seeing the box full of stone chips gave the system a bad feeling.

No one understood Wei Zhenhe better than the system. Looking at the box teeming with stone chips, it could almost imagine the whole picture.

Wei Zhenhe, having awakened his capability of insight, understood that the raw stones on the table were simply plain solid stones. Yet, after a day’s study, he would sit before the Jade carving machine.

Under the dim night lamp, he would carefully carve the meaningless raw stones. His earnest appearance when holding those stones for carving made it clear to the system the thoughts behind his actions.

There weren’t many stones left by Jian Yuanbai. The silent, tiny stone chips hinted at how slowly and diligently Wei Zhenhe was carving.

In the time that Jian Yuanbai and Wei Zhenhe were conversing, the system was attentively recollecting the events that occurred between the two.

It was suddenly conscious of the numerous times Jian Yuanbai assisted Wei Zhenhe. When Wei Zhenhe was falsely accused, the teacher called Wei Zhenhe’s father, who, without a second thought, expelled him. However, when Jian Yuanbai was called in the middle of the night, he rushed over, staunchly believing in Wei Zhenhe.

No one would forget a person who reached out to them in their darkest moments. Moreover, Jian Yuanbai would cheerfully give small, seemingly insignificant gifts hoping you’d forget all the unpleasantness.

If there was someone who understood Wei Zhenhe the most in the world, it would assuredly be the system.

If it were only Wei Zhenge’s one-sided feelings that were surfacing, it would be fine, but Jian Yuanbai, this troublesome host, decided to stay as soon as he saw Wei Zhenge shed a tear. This worried the system deeply.

It is said that bystanders see things clearly, and as a thorough bystander, it couldn’t be clearer.

It’s not about whether Jian Yuanbai wants to stay or not anymore; it’s about the system having to find a way to get Jian Yuanbai to leave. It’s just a small sign now, but they cannot let the situation reach an irreparable point.

However, Jian Yuanbai’s reaction when the system first spoke to him made the system think maybe it wasn’t what it was thinking.

“You just said your body can be seen only by your wife?”

Although Jian Yuanbai knew the system wasn’t looking and knew that the system wasn’t strictly a person, he still hurriedly rinsed off the foam and put on his bathrobe, saying, “Yes, I want to keep myself pure for my wife.”

The system let out a heavy sigh of relief, thinking that it might have overthought things. Having a wife is good.

It stopped talking, and Jian Yuanbai became puzzled, “What’s wrong?”

The system’s tone was almost joyful, “Nothing, it’s nice that you can think like this. Love and marriage should be about loyalty to each other.”

To keep himself pure for his wife, he must not get involved with Wei Zhenge. It looked like Jian Yuanbai must be straight.

Suddenly praised, Jian Yuanbai felt perplexed but pleased. At this age, there were really not many men who would keep themselves pure for their future wives. He deserved this praise.

However, he didn’t forget that the system had called him while he was taking a shower, “Why did you call me while I was showering?”

The system casually said, “I was just asking if you’re still leaving or not.”

“Didn’t you say I could stay for a year?” Jian Yuanbai said, “Then let’s stay for a year.”

“But speaking of it, Tian Tian, your system doesn’t have many details other than the general plot.”

The system didn’t refute his statement. If things went as planned, it naturally wanted Jian Yuanbai to stay and accompany Wei Zhenge through this crucial year of high school. At least, when Wei Zhenge remembered his high school years, he would think of some good times spent together.

As long as Jian Yuanbai wasn’t interested, those slight feelings of Wei Zhenge, which hadn’t fully surfaced yet, would gradually transform into admiration for their brotherly bonds.

As for the system’s core work being flawed, it laughed, “I’ve watched too many films. I’m sorry.”

It had to be said that one’s bottom line is broken through time after time. At least now, it could say such words with a straight face.

It couldn’t tell Jian Yuanbai the reason for its mistakes, but now, the system, which no longer had a bottom line, genuinely appreciated the explanation that Jian Yuanbai had brought forth.

Jian Yuanbai let out a sigh, “Don’t worry. Under my supervision, I’m sure you’ll be able to mend your ways.”

The system added darkly, “If you dare to call me kiddo, you’re dead.”

Jian Yuanbai was momentarily speechless. His overall idea diverged from that in his wife’s perspective, yet in some moments, they seemed to be in sync with a certain “tacit understanding.”

Just then, Jian Yuanbai’s door was knocked. Upon opening the door, he saw Wei Zhenge holding a cup of milk in front of his door, “I heated a cup for you when I was making mine.”

Wei Zhenge handed the cup to him, “Drinking milk before bed can help you sleep.”

Jian Yuanbai’s gaze softened a bit and thanked him. After taking the cup, he heard Wei Zhenge saying, “If you don’t want this piece of jadeite, I’m thinking of making it into a bracelet. Is that okay?”

“Do you need me to contact the jade master for you?” Jian Yuanbai was surprised that Wei Zhenge didn’t plan to sell it like in the original storyline to raise funds. However, he didn’t oppose Wei Zhenge’s idea.

As long as he was there, whatever Wei Zhenge wanted was okay.

Wei Zhenge revealed a faint smile and shook his head, “No need.”

“In addition, I really can’t accept this house. It’s too valuable,” Wei Zhenge interrupted. “You giving it to me will only make me restless. I will have to move out and find another place to live.”

Originally, Wei Zhenge was staying here for a few days, just for the slim chance that Jian Yuanbai might return.

Since the items hadn’t been accepted, Jian Yuanbai was a bit helpless, “Alright, I’ll keep them for now.”

Seeing him change his mind, Wei Zhenge finally showed a relieved smile. His smile was undoubtedly beautiful, eyebrows curving, showing a shallow dimple. The room’s light hit his eyes, looking like scattered stardust.

Seeing Jian Yuanbai stunned by his smile again, Wei Zhenge had an odd and shy feeling. He took a step forward, gently hugged Jian Yuanbai, “Welcome home.”

And also, “Goodnight.”

He turned around and went back to his room, leaving Jian Yuanbai standing aimlessly at the bedroom door, telling the system, “He smells so good.”

The system’s face dropped, and it didn’t respond for a while. It wasn’t until Jian Yuanbai was about to doze off in bed that it asked reluctantly, “Are you really going to stay pure for your wife?”

Even in his semi-conscious state, Jian Yuanbai responded without hesitation, “Of course.”

Although he didn’t have a wife yet, he wanted to remain pure for his future wife. Too sleepy to elaborate, he fell asleep.

When a person is about to fall asleep, their will is weak, and the words spoken then are sincere. Hearing his reply, the system let go of its anxiety.

Translator Footnotes:

我老婆 (Wǒ lǎopó): Stands for “My wife”. Here, it’s used humorously by the character to assert the intimacy, closeness, and protectiveness he has with his body.

我家崽 (wo jia zai): Literally means “my home cub”, it translates to “my child”. It’s used by Jian Yuanbai to refer to Wei Zhenhe, demonstrating his protective feelings.

Yes system, he’ll stay pure for his wife, and his wife’s last name is Wei ԅ(≖‿≖ԅ)

I love ya (✿◦’ᴗ˘◦)♡