Chapter 400: Hanhan Confesses
There’s no way Xia Ling doesn’t know what this little girl is thinking? But she’s not going to play along. After all, this kid is so mischievous that she dares to bully Xia Yu in front of everyone. Don’t think that just because she likes her, she can do whatever she wants.
“Awooo, can Little Ling just pet me?”
Seeing that Xia Ling is not worried about her, Jiang Hanhan starts to get a bit anxious. She elbows Xia Ling with her arm. Xia Ling answers, “Wherever Little Yu goes, I go too.”
“Don’t do that. Little Yu already has my sister. We can go play by ourselves.” Jiang Hanhan doesn’t want to give up and holds Xia Ling’s arm.
When Jiang Hanhan says that, Xia Ling immediately remembers: “Didn’t you already have a girlfriend? Go protect your own girlfriend, and stop bothering me, you lesbian.” As Xia Ling speaks, she even seems a bit disgusted as she pulls away from Jiang Hanhan’s arm and walks off, leaving Jiang Hanhan to chase after her.
Jiang Hanhan: “…”
Jiang Kekai: “…”
Xia Yu: “…”
Let’s be honest, Xia Ling actually unintentionally dropped a bombshell this time, and now everyone is offended.
Seeing Xia Yu wake up due to the two arguing, Jiang Kekai can’t take any more of it: “The both of you, go outside and stand as punishment. Don’t disturb Xia Yu.”
“Oooh~”
“Okay.”
After Xia Ling’s unintentional bomb, Jiang Hanhan obviously felt dejected. Now, hearing her sister talk, she feels even more wronged. She leaves Xia Yu’s room feeling very hurt.
Xia Ling, as expected, listens carefully and follows behind. She knows that their playful arguing has disrupted Xia Yu’s rest.
In reality, Jiang Kekai just wanted them to go outside and not disturb Xia Yu. So, once they’re out, Xia Ling finds a chair and sits down.
But Jiang Hanhan really does stand there. Her heart aches, and she only feels better when she stands like that.
“Hey, come sit down.”
Jiang Hanhan is feeling bitter, not wanting to engage with anyone, and even avoiding looking at Xia Ling.
Thinking back to all the moments they’ve shared, Jiang Hanhan is sure that Xia Ling also likes her. She just isn’t sure if that liking is love. Hence, she’s been too afraid to make the first move.
Xia Ling’s words make Jiang Hanhan wonder: Is Xia Ling maybe a lesbian? Can she and Xia Ling be like an older sister and younger sister? If Xia Ling doesn’t like lesbians, what’s the point of Jiang Hanhan hoping for anything?
As she thinks, she fails to notice Xia Ling approaching from behind.
“Hey, sorry, I shouldn’t have joked that you’re a lesbian.”
Hearing Xia Ling’s familiar voice, Jiang Hanhan shudders. Could Xia Ling really be apologizing?
She never imagined Xia Ling would kneel and apologize. Xia Ling is usually so strong that apologizing is beneath her, but now she’s doing it for her.
Unfathomably, Jiang Hanhan feels deeply honored. Xia Ling lowers herself to apologize, so it would be impolite for her to hold onto her little temper.
“It’s okay… I also know I can be annoying sometimes. If you don’t like it, I’ll try to control myself… won’t bother you anymore.”
Xia Ling pulls Jiang Hanhan over to a stainless steel chair and sits down, saying, “If you truly stopped, I’d feel uncomfortable. Just do what makes you happy. But since you and your sister both have girlfriends, being this close to me might be a bit weird.”
“I…”
Jiang Hanhan’s face falls. She doesn’t want Xia Ling to misunderstand anymore. The feeling of being misunderstood hurt terribly. She’s never dated anyone else.
“Alright.”
Xia Ling gently pats Jiang Hanhan’s head and then steps back, sighing, “I envy people who have girlfriends. The person I like also has one.”
“You don’t have someone you like, right?”
Jiang Hanhan panics, a bit scared. She had the idea that Xia Ling didn’t have anyone to confess to because she was sure Xia Ling didn’t like anyone. Now seeing Xia Ling like this, she fears Xia Ling might be taken away by someone else.
Then she won’t even have time to cry with her sister.
Seeing Jiang Hanhan like this, Xia Ling smiles. “Why? You can like girls, but I can’t?”
“But…”
Jiang Hanhan feels wronged again and can’t bring herself to say what she’s thinking.
“What is it?”
“It’s you! Otherwise, do you think I’d go looking for some wild foxes? Dumb Xia Ling!”
Jiang Hanhan closes her eyes. She’s finally confronted her feelings, unwilling to regret it no matter what. Even if Xia Ling doesn’t return her feelings, she doesn’t regret it, because she’s given it her all.
One second passed…
Two seconds…
Just as Jiang Hanhan prepares herself for rejection, she finds herself in Xia Ling’s embrace.
Jiang Kekai stands there stunned. She was ready to see Xia Ling reject her and hand her the good guy card gracefully. But this outcome is pretty good, isn’t it?
“In fact… I like you too.”
Xia Ling embraces Jiang Hanhan warmly. Jiang Hanhan was the brave one, making the first move. Why should Xia Ling withhold?
Many miss their chance because they’re too scared to take the next step. Xia Ling doesn’t want that.
At this moment, Jiang Hanhan feels overwhelmingly happy. Being held like this feels so comfortable.
Neither Jiang Hanhan nor Xia Ling notices the tears rolling down their cheeks. They almost lost each other due to a misunderstanding—thankfully, it didn’t happen.
Inside, Xia Yu and Jiang Kekai listen quietly, relieved and pleased that they’ve finally faced their feelings. Otherwise, the two big sisters would be quite worried.
So Xia Ling and Jiang Kekai hug for a while, about three minutes, before they separate. Though single rooms usually stay empty, it’s always better to be safe than sorry.
Their worries prove correct; right after they stop hugging and wipe away their tears, Xia Hong and Wang Wenjuan, Xia Le, and Lin Jie return with the meals.
Seeing Xia Ling and Jiang Hanhan looking, Wang Wenjuan asks curiously, “Hanhan, Xia Ling, what happened? Did you cry earlier?”
“No way? Just feeling sleepy, yawn.”
Jiang Hanhan refuses to admit crying. It’s embarrassing.
“Right, I’m just tired. What did you bring us to eat?” Xia Ling forces a smile and changes the subject.
