Chapter 1343: I Only Want You (41)
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
“Erlan and I don’t plan to stay here all year round. We just bought a mansion that we can stay in when we’re back here next time.”
An Xiaoning asked in bewilderment, “Where do you guys plan to live, then?”
“We’re planning to always be on the road and travel around the world. Once we’re done with traveling, we’ll live on Mount Wanyan for half a year and stay here for the other half. How does that sound?”
Jin Qingyan gave him the side-eye and said, “Tsk, tsk, tsk, no wonder you’re giving me the treasure map. Turns out it’s because you’re planning to live life on your own.”
“Life is short, to begin with, but there’s a long way for us to go. We’ve already gotten our future planned out,” said Xiao Chenyang, who seemed to have already made such plans beforehand. He could no longer be bothered about anything else, and all he cared about was the woman he loved.
“When do you guys plan to get married?”
“Erlan insists on getting married only after the television series has finished broadcasting. I’ve agreed. There’s no hurry anyway. I’ve already begun preparing for the wedding. We’ll be getting married next year,” Xiao Chenyang said, smiling.
“There’s still a long time to go before that. What are you worrying about?” An Xiaoning asked while munching on an apple that she had picked up from the coffee table.
“I’m afraid that you two will get married before me. I’m getting married first. No one is to vie with me for first place.”
Jin Qingyan turned around and sneered, “You’re nuts. No one’s vying with you. You’re worrying for nothing.”
“Erlan is my precious baby. I’m going to suffer a major headache if someone tries to snatch her away from me.”
Fang Erlan felt a little embarrassed and shy after hearing his mushy words. She pinched him on his waist and said, “Can’t you keep a low profile?”
“No, I’m not one to keep a low profile.”
Jin Qingyan asked, “Where’s the treasure map?”
Xiao Chenyang handed it to him and said, “There you go. I’ve been carrying it around with me, but I still haven’t found a way to decipher it. Solve the mystery if you can and just keep it with you if you can’t.”
“You’re so generous, huh?” Jin Qingyan grabbed the treasure map and scrutinized it together with An Xiaoning. To her surprise, the map that she had once searched high and low for in V Nation turned out to be an extremely ordinary piece of paper.
“This is the treasure map? The person who made this was being way too haste and casual. It looks just like an ordinary piece of paper.”
“In that case, give it a try and see if you can tear it.”
An Xiaoning tried to tear it, only to discover that it could not be torn no matter how hard she tried. She finally realized what was extraordinary about it. “What is this made of?” she asked.
“The skin of a rare animal. It does look ordinary but it’s not. The diagram on this is really difficult to decipher. I couldn’t find the meaning behind it despite racking my brains for years. Anyway, I’m no longer interested in this now. You guys may take over and try to figure it out.”
Jin Qingyan took a few more glances at it before folding it. “You may leave it here, then. Where did you find this map, though?”
“Um… Master gave it to me. I believe he would have given it to you if you hadn’t gotten kicked out back then.”
“…”
They decided to change the subject since Xiao Chenyang did not know much either.
An Xiaoning asked, “What have you guys been busy with lately?”
“Erlan has been busy with attending publicity events for the television series. We’re planning to stay in the estate until we get married.”
An Xiaoning applauded and said, “Welcome, you’re very welcome.”
Fang Erlan smiled and said, “Once we move the furniture away from the apartment in Qingyuan Estate, we’ll have to sell it. However, I can finally live in peace and relax. I don’t have to act anymore.”
An Xiaoning said, “You must be tired after all that hectic filming and publicity events. Take a good break and rest well. Fate works in an amazingly incredible way. What’s destined to be yours can never be taken away from you. What’s not destined to be yours will never be. That’s life.”
A while later, the two of them dragged their luggage and left.
Reminded of Yan Ge, An Xiaoning remarked, “In this lifetime, Yan Ge showed up in Erlan’s life way before Xiao Chenyang did. He had also beaten Xiao Chenyang to winning Erlan’s heart, yet why didn’t they end up together in the end? What is the reason? Do women subconsciously gravitate toward men who can give her a sense of security? Or do they prefer men who can love them unconditionally?”
Jin Qingyan tilted his head slightly and said, “How would I know what you women are thinking? However, it all depends on how the woman feels. Some women might not reciprocate your feelings, regardless of how much effort and sacrifices you’ve made for her. No one can be certain when it comes to fate.”
“Yan Ge is a very outstanding man too. I believe he’ll be able to find his other half one day.”
Jin Qingyan embraced her and said, “Don’t bother worrying for others. Let’s figure this out together later. I’m really curious about what treasures this map will lead us to.”
——
Although Yan Ge had wrapped up earlier than Fang Erlan, he had yet to check out of the hotel.
He returned to A City only after Fang Erlan was done.
He initially thought that Fang Erlan had returned to Qingyuan Estate too.
However, she did not.
Yan Ge had never felt happiness ever since the day that they had broken up.
Although he had long gotten used to living by himself in Qingyuan Estate, he suddenly realized that he could no longer do so.
Thus, he headed to his parents’ home instead.
“Son, are you done with filming?”
“Yes, I’m done,” Yan Ge said while rubbing his temples.
“Since you’re done, you should go on a hiatus now and take a break from filming. It’s time you thought about your future and your marriage. You’re not getting any younger, and you’ve already earned enough money.”
“Don’t bring this up to me all the time. If it weren’t because of you back then, Erlan wouldn’t have been snatched away,” said Yan Ge, who was trying to suppress his anger.
“Who snatched her away?” Mrs. Yan asked.
Yan Ge brushed her off, “Mother, if you want to continue talking about this, I think it’s time I leave.”
“Fine, fine, I won’t talk about these things anymore. Will that do?” said Mrs. Yan, who could tell how frustrated and vexed he was. Hence, she decided to stop talking, lest he throws a fit and decides to never come back again.
Yan Ge left after dinner.
To his surprise, he ran into Xiao Chenyang and Fang Erlan in the corridor.
The pair decided to stay in the apartment for the night and move out the following day instead.
Upon the sight of Yan Ge, Fang Erlan greeted, “Hello, Senior Yan Ge.”
He expressed assent and remained silent.
Xiao Chenyang pressed the elevator button quietly.
The three of them stood inside the elevator awkwardly, finding it a little hard to breathe.
They exited from the elevator and returned to their own apartments.
Yan Ge closed the door and thought to himself, Just how do I feel about Erlan now?