Chapter 505: Chapter 505: So Annoying
The two of them walked along, complimenting each other, looking very harmonious.
"...It’s all thanks to Sister Jin’s blessing, what do these things amount to?" As Qin Shu mentioned Hua Jin, an involuntary smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.
The smile... was extremely glaring to Luo Song.
"Yes! Sister Jin’er is always so kind and helpful," Luo Song remarked, almost implying that Sister Jin’er was just purely kind and helpful, and that there was no need to overthink things.
Qin Shu glanced at Luo Song. Both were smart people; how couldn’t they catch the underlying implication?
But since they both had their affections, they each relied on their skills.
"Brother Qin is right, Sister Jin is indeed a very good person."
This statement directly choked Luo Song.
"It seems Brother Qin has a fondness for Sister Jin’er."
Choking back and forth was rather annoying, so Luo Song simply opened up, as the ultimate decision wasn’t theirs anyway. If Qin Shu could retreat knowing the difficulties, that would be even better.
After all, such an excellent girl naturally should be paired with an excellent person. He considered himself among the top in Hua Village, both in character and family background; even in comparison to Brother Qin, he had no fear.
"Sister Jin is such a great girl; no one wouldn’t like her," Qin Shu said earnestly, looking at Luo Song, "So, Brother Luo, I won’t give up easily unless I’m personally rejected."
"Me too," Luo Song’s expression firmed, he wouldn’t back down at all, earnestly looking at Qin Shu. The two stood there in the middle of the road, their gazes filled with their respective persistence.
One was gentle and elegant, the other was clean and upright. Both were rare good young men, both unwilling to give way for the one they cared for.
Hua Jin had already left; if she saw this scene, she might secretly rejoice, for she was someone who decided based on appearance.
At this moment, she was happily eating the breakfast her mother made.
In the days that followed, Hua Jin returned to a leisurely life, either helping her sisters-in-law take care of the children or running wildly through the back hills with several big dogs.
One month after her return, the fortress walls were completely reinforced. Not only were three watchtowers added in the east, west, and south directions, but the entire wall was also thickened by nearly two feet, forming an isosceles trapezoid, narrow at the top and wide at the bottom, which greatly increased stability.
Many Thunderfire Bombs were produced, and the main proportions were controlled by Hua Chengtian and Xiaosi, with others only handling the procedures.
These were too destructive; it wasn’t that they weren’t trusted, but Hua Chengtian made this decision just in case, to avoid any incidents, and Hua Jin agreed with her father’s decision.
However, even in these peaceful days, surprises kept occurring now and then.
Whenever she went out, she’d inevitably run into Luo Song or Qin Shu, so frequently that it was hard for Hua Jin not to suspect they were doing it on purpose.
Especially Qin Shu; unless there was a specific occasion, he was usually hard to see. After several encounters, considering Luo Song’s precedent, even though Qin Shu was very subtle, Hua Jin perceived it.
She was truly shocked; she never imagined that the gracious gentleman Qin Shu would have feelings for her.
While she was hunting on the hill with a few big dogs, just outside the village, both appeared from different directions, one in front and one behind, making Hua Jin suspect they were monitoring her all along; otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence?
"What a coincidence..." Hua Jin didn’t even know what to say.
"Yes, very coincidental," Luo Song smiled gently, "Is Sister Jin’er going up the mountain again? I’m free; let’s go together!"
"I’ll help Sister Jin’er..." Seeing the large basket on Hua Jin’s back, Qin Shu stepped forward politely.
Their intentions were clear, as they both wanted to join her.
"No need... really, no need, thank you, Brother Qin Shu," Hua Jin quickly hugged her basket and stepped back.
Being admired was certainly a nice feeling, but running into both of them together was quite awkward.
"Are you going up the hill?" With experience, Hua Jin didn’t respond first; instead, she threw the question back.
Luo Song: "Not really going up the hill, just bumped into Sister Jin’er, so it’s up to her."
Qin Shu: "I do want to go up the hill, though I’m self-aware... Meeting Sister Jing’er now is great, if we could together..."
Qin Shu’s retreat, advancing strategy almost made Luo Song roll his eyes.
Usually, he seemed honest and quiet, but his mind was full of schemes.
Hua Jin: "..."
Okay, they’ve said everything, and now it’s hard to refuse.
Hua Jin glanced sideways at each of them. Two handsome guys of different styles by her side; it indeed was an unusual experience. Facing such beauty, honestly, it hugely satisfied her vanity.
She was just an ordinary person, and having a little vanity sometimes was quite normal, right?
Moreover... it proved she was a very outstanding person.
But... a moment was fine, yet... truly not pretentious, still felt it more comfortable to go up the mountain alone.
...With both eyes staring at her, Hua Jin forced a smile showing her teeth.
"Well... Brother Luo Song, you’re skilled and you’re all acquaintances... why not go together, just to look out for one another. I’m not heading up the hill; I have some things to do, so I won’t join you... I’ll leave first," saying this, Hua Jin waved at them, calling back her dogs as she quickly headed back.
Today’s venture wasn’t going well and was better suited to return home to her space filled with flavorful food, with the same mountain as well, wasn’t it delightful?
Hua Jin gave a small smile to the two of them and turned to leave.
Right away, she decided not to come out for the next few days.
Goodness, it was practically a large-scale fiery confrontation!
"Jin..."
Luo Song: "..."
Qin Shu: "..."
Luo Song couldn’t resist glaring at Qin Shu.
...
At the Hua household, Mrs. Qi observed her daughter hastily shut the door upon returning and curiously asked, "What happened, got chased by a dog?" After saying this, she glanced at the playful dogs beside her daughter.
More terrifying than being chased by a dog, but alas, this couldn’t be said.
Hua Jin caught her breath and hugged her mom, "Mom, how did you know?"
"Mrs. Qi gave her daughter a withering look for her experienced answer, "Weren’t you going up the hill?"
"Suddenly don’t feel like going anymore, well, Mom... I’m going back to my room."
Mrs. Qi: "..."
"It’s all feeling kind of strange..." watching her daughter hastily rush into the room, Mrs. Qi murmured to herself.
As soon as Hua Jin returned to her room, she entered her space, then started working the land, unlike before when she used spiritual power. This time, she exerted herself physically, toiling and sweating to feel comfortable all over.
It seems she’d never be a sea king in this lifetime, and speaking of which, it indeed required a skill set. Even though it’s unethical, one must admire those people’s mental fortitude.
After taking a shower, she flopped onto the bed, the images of the two appeared unbidden in her mind.
Thinking of her current age, though never marrying, her family would certainly support her for life. But could she bear letting her grandparents, parents worry about her forever?
Hua Jin seriously contemplated, considering her family’s unconditional love, she seemed unable to do it.
Not just for herself but also considering her family, during these times, remaining unmarried often meant having hidden ailments or past mistakes, and otherwise, people would always gossip.
Remaining unmarried... seemed impossible!
It’s time to think it over seriously.
But even if she were to choose, it would be someone completely devoted to listening to her, with a simple family; complicated families made Hua Jin impatient to deal with. Thinking of these immediately diminished her interest.