Chapter 35: The desire to kill someone with a look cannot be hidden

Shen Man didn't expect her brother to be so childish.

She secretly glanced at Brother Jiang Ye, feeling heartache.

"Brother, eat your own food. Don't make things difficult for Brother Jiang Ye."

"Sigh, a grown daughter can't be kept."

Lu Xiu Bai sighed leisurely. Forget it, forget it. Seeing his own good cabbage being arched made his eyes hurt.

"Jiang Ye, take my sister back to the guesthouse first. Come back later, and we'll have a good talk."

"Fine."

Jiang Ye paused. He let out a sigh of relief. In his past and present lives, he had never voluntarily served others.

If Lu Xiu Bai weren't his future brother-in-law, he really wouldn't be able to bring himself to lower his status to serve someone.

Shen Man admitted that she liked Brother Jiang Ye.

She believed Brother Jiang Ye wouldn't bully her brother, but she wasn't sure her brother wouldn't bully Brother Jiang Ye.

So, before leaving, she tugged on her brother's hem and shook it:

"Brother, don't bully Brother Jiang Ye."

"..."

Lu Xiu Bai really wanted to curse, but his fragrant and soft sister was begging him. His image!

"Got it."

Every word was practically spat out through gritted teeth.

The desire to kill someone with a look cannot be hidden.

"Manman, let's go."

Jiang Ye pursed his lips, his brows filled with a relaxed softness.

He didn't look back to see his future brother-in-law's expression. It was fine to be proud, but he must remember not to show it.

The little girl had defended him in front of her biological brother.

If men had tails, his tail would probably be wagging right now...

Lu Xiu Bai, disabled but with a strong will, leaned on the fifth-floor balcony, watching with a resentful gaze as Jiang Ye meticulously escorted his sister downstairs, then turned to give him a meaningful smile.

Wolfish ambition!

This guy is just like his name!

Poor little cabbage of his, like a little white rabbit, feeding the wolf with her own body!

Woo woo woo, little sister, it's all Brother's fault. Brother shouldn't have harbored thoughts of plotting against Jiang Ye...

Shen Man walked with a lady's gait and tentatively asked:

"Brother Jiang Ye, are you and my brother really good brothers?"

The man beside her noticeably slowed his pace to walk side-by-side with her.

"Mm, we are good brothers."

Jiang Ye didn't change his expression, but secretly added in his heart: we are also competitors, and he has always been the loser.

Shen Man was noncommittal about this answer, but her eyes curved into crescents, her smile bright, and she said in a good mood:

"My brother agreed."

The next second, the man beside her stopped his steps, his burning gaze fixed straight on the young girl, and he asked in a hoarse voice:

"Then what is our relationship now?"

"Guess?"

Shen Man had thin skin; she wanted to slip away after saying that, but her wrist was firmly gripped by a large palm:

"We are a couple, a marriage couple."

Jiang Ye's gaze landed on her face like a tangible flame, scorching her.

"Mm."

Shen Man struggled a bit, but couldn't break free, so she followed his wrist, held his fingertips, and naturally interlaced their fingers.

"Let's go. If Brother sees this, he'll throw eye-daggers at you again."

"I'm not afraid."

Jiang Ye tightened his grip on the soft little hand in his palm, raised it to his lips, and restrainedly planted a kiss on the back of the young girl's hand:

"Dating without the premise of marriage is just being a hooligan. Can I file the marriage application report this afternoon and get the certificate as soon as possible?"

"Are you serious?"

Shen Man was a bit dazed. Had she found her other half so quickly?

"Of course. I have no family left.

The allowance I've saved over these years, I'll give it all to you tonight.

From now on, my allowance will all be given to you. You can spend it however you want."

Jiang Ye answered without hesitation. His soul, like a traveler floating on the sea with nowhere to return, had finally found a place to rest.

Perhaps everything was destined. Heaven couldn't bear for him to be lonely and bitter in this life, so it sent him a ray of light.

And having grown accustomed to darkness, while longing to hold this ray of light in his palm, he also developed a possessive obsession.

"Aren't you going to keep some for yourself?"

Shen Man wanted to laugh after hearing this, but she also felt a bit of heartache.

In the social environment of her past life, men who completely entrusted their entire livelihood to their wives were as rare as phoenix feathers and unicorn horns.

She had never thought that in this strange world, she would be able to date such an excellent man.

"No need. I don't have anywhere to spend money usually. Cigarettes, I've quit."

Jiang Ye's tone was flat, as if he were discussing how nice the weather was today.

If one ignored his usually cold and tightly pursed lips, which were now slightly upturned, anyone could see he was very happy right now.

Because no one cared about him before, whenever he was irritable, tired, in a bad mood, or happy, he could only use cigarettes to numb his nerves.

Now that their status was clear and they had gone through the proper channels, he couldn't bear to let the young girl smell the scent of tobacco on him.

"Oh."

Shen Man realized belatedly that when she met Brother Jiang Ye yesterday, she had even caught him smoking.

In one night, he had decided to quit smoking!

She felt a bit shocked and moved.

It is very difficult for smokers to quit; quitting requires very strong willpower.

Neither of them spoke for a while, walking along the small path toward the outside of the military base.

Along the way, they met scattered people. Seeing their tightly held hands, some were shocked, others offered blessings.

Could this be considered an official announcement?

Jiang Ye: What else could it be?

Jiang Ye, who had always been a loner, never expected that one day he would be like a peacock spreading its tail, holding the young girl's hand, wishing he could announce to everyone that he had a partner!

In this era, although people were shy about talking about sex.

But lovers who were clearly dating, if they were thick-skinned, would hold hands, pull hands, and shyly whisper their hearts to each other.

As for old married couples, they could pick their teeth, pick their feet, and fart without changing their expressions.

And so, Jiang Ye's actions, although causing some shock and curiosity, mostly elicited knowing smiles.

Who hadn't been through this?

Everyone was experienced; they were used to it.

Shen Man gradually got used to these stares, until she got into the car and was sent back to the guesthouse by Brother Jiang Ye, it all felt a bit unreal.

So fast, had she found a partner so easily?

"Rest well. I'll come pick you up tonight. I'll go back to work first. I'll take care of your brother."

Jiang Ye carried the thermos and sent the young girl back to her room.

He reached out to rub the top of the young girl's head, his eyes filled with gentleness.

It was so good; he finally had a legitimate status.

"Mm-hmm."

Shen Man nodded. A delayed reaction of dizziness hit her, and she felt a bit sleepy.

A warm kiss landed on her hair, and her whole body fell into the man's broad and hard chest. Shen Man's cheeks could clearly feel the heartbeat thumping beneath his chest.

Not used to this intimate posture, she dodged backward.

Above her head was a gaze that felt like needles on her back, yet also sent tingles through her.

She subconsciously wanted to look up, wanting to see what expression the man had right now, but her head was gently pressed back by a large palm.

"Manman."

"Mm?"

Suddenly being named, Shen Man's spirit trembled, and she spoke weakly:

"What's wrong?"

"Nothing, just wanted to call your name."

"Oh."

What kind of habit is this?

Shen Man was full of question marks, confused, but respectful. ===== CHAPTER 36 =====