Chapter 7: Chen Nanxing’s Kiss
After getting the room, Chen Nanxing taught Chen An how to use the shower, as well as the television and other appliances in the room.
“I know how to use those now. So… what are we supposed to do next? If there’s something I don’t know, you can teach me. I learn really quickly.”
Chen An rubbed his hands together and asked somewhat shyly, his face turning a little red.
Chen Nanxing was rendered completely helpless by him.
What else are we supposed to do?
Does he really think we’re going to consummate the marriage?
Besides, even if he doesn’t know what to do, I don’t know either!
“Take a shower first. I’ll go buy you a couple of sets of clothes and some daily necessities. I’ll be back soon. And remember, don’t wander off anywhere, okay?”
Chen Nanxing reminded him worriedly.
“Thank you, Boss.”
Chen An gave her an innocent grin.
Chen Nanxing helplessly shook her head.
Why does this feel like I’ve adopted a son?
Could it just be my imagination?
Once the door closed, the silly expression disappeared from Chen An’s face.
So far, things were going quite smoothly.
However, he still needed to guide her carefully. Otherwise, he really wouldn’t dare simply give Chen Nanxing the rest of the pill.
Being an inexperienced little Taoist priest actually had its advantages.
At least, in Chen Nanxing’s eyes at this stage, he posed no threat, which made it easier for her to get close to him.
It was just like how people naturally liked getting close to cute little animals that didn’t pose any danger to them.
Chen Nanxing naturally knew nothing about Chen An’s thoughts.
After leaving, she asked someone to contact a doctor at another hospital.
Given her current condition, she still felt somewhat uncertain.
She arranged to have another examination that afternoon, then hurried to a nearby shopping mall and started buying things.
She bought a set of sportswear, casual clothes, and formal clothes.
Two pairs of shoes.
Underwear, towels, toothbrushes, razors, and all kinds of other things she thought Chen An might need.
Although she spent quite a lot of money, her mood was surprisingly good.
What had she worked so hard for all these years?
Wasn’t it so that she could eventually enjoy life?
And now, the first step toward enjoying life was dressing up her boyfriend so handsomely that everyone else would be jealous…
When she returned to the hotel and saw Chen An open the door, Chen Nanxing had already known that he was very handsome.
Even so, she couldn’t help staring blankly at him.
His skin wasn’t particularly fair. Instead, it carried a healthy wheat-colored glow.
With only a towel wrapped around his waist, his upper body was completely exposed.
His physique was exceptionally well-proportioned, and his muscles were remarkably well-developed.
He actually had eight-pack abs…
Chen An was very satisfied with Chen Nanxing’s reaction.
Although his previous self had maintained a fairly good physique, it was absolutely nothing compared with this body.
Growing up in the Taoist temple had clearly done wonders for him.
Even Chen An himself had been captivated by his own physique for a moment.
Let alone Chen Nanxing, who had only experienced one brief relationship in her entire life.
“You bought so many things. They must be heavy. Your body has only just gotten better. What if you tire yourself out?”
Chen An reached out and took the bags from her, his voice carrying a hint of complaint mixed with concern.
Chen Nanxing found herself enjoying that feeling immensely.
“I haven’t gone shopping like this in ages. I just couldn’t stop myself.”
“Come and see what I bought you.”
Like a cheerful little butterfly, Chen Nanxing spread everything out on the bed one item at a time.
She held the clothes against Chen An’s body to see how they looked.
The more she looked, the more satisfied she became with her own taste.
After Chen An changed into a casual outfit, his already tall and straight figure looked even more impressive.
Chen Nanxing felt that every penny she had spent was completely worth it.
She picked up a pair of sunglasses from a case and put them on Chen An herself.
There was only one word to describe him.
Handsome.
“Oh, right. I also bought mosquito repellent. You were bitten in quite a few places, weren’t you? I’ll put some on you. It’ll stop itching soon.”
Chen Nanxing suddenly slapped her forehead.
How could I have been so distracted by his looks that I forgot about this?
Chen An sat on the bed while Chen Nanxing carefully used her fingernail to press a little cross into each mosquito bite.
Only then did she apply a little mosquito repellent.
Chen An was speechless.
Good grief. This is physical and magical healing at the same time.
But seeing how happy she was, he decided not to correct her.
“Alright, all done. How is it? Doesn’t it itch anymore?”
Chen Nanxing smiled at him.
Chen An stared blankly at her.
After a moment, he finally said,
“Nanxing, you… you look really beautiful when you smile.”
Chen Nanxing became a little shy at his straightforward compliment.
Has this block of wood finally figured things out?
The atmosphere suddenly became somewhat ambiguous, and Chen Nanxing felt a little flustered.
“Um… Chen An, why don’t we watch a movie together?”
“Uh… okay, okay.”
Chen An rubbed his nose, trying to hide his own awkwardness.
Chen Nanxing turned on the television and searched around for a while, but couldn’t find anything good.
In the end, she gritted her teeth and spent thirty-six yuan to rent a movie.
She brought over a large pile of snacks.
“This one is crispy rice snack with green peppercorn flavor. I really like it. Try some.”
“These nuts are really good too…”
The movie soon began.
The two of them stopped talking.
Chen Nanxing rested her head against a pillow and lay on her side.
Chen An sat behind her, propping himself up with one arm against the blanket.
Both of them quietly enjoyed the peaceful moment.
Chen An handed her a piece of food.
Chen Nanxing opened her mouth and took it in.
Then she casually handed an almond to Chen An behind her.
The feeling was incredibly sweet, and Chen Nanxing enjoyed it immensely.
However, as the movie progressed, Chen Nanxing suddenly began regretting her choice.
Why didn’t I read the synopsis carefully?
Why is the female lead also someone who is dying?
Will this make him sad?
Her eyes couldn’t help turning slightly red.
She looked up at Chen An and found that he wasn’t reacting the way she had expected.
Suddenly, she remembered what he had told her the previous night.
“People who are alive should be happy. The dead are the ones who should be sad.”
Chen An had naturally noticed the change in Chen Nanxing.
He knew she hadn’t chosen the movie deliberately.
Still, he wondered what he should do.
After all, considering Chen Nanxing’s current condition, this movie really wasn’t suitable for her.
The movie continued.
As time passed, the female lead’s condition gradually deteriorated.
Her once beautiful face became pale.
Her once dark, glossy hair was replaced by a hat.
Chen Nanxing felt like crying.
She felt terrible.
She suddenly regretted her impulsive decision that morning.
What if everything really is just an illusion?
What if I really only have one week left to live?
Then when I leave this world, will he be as carefree as he says?
Or will I become a source of pain in his heart?
Feeling the girl beside him trembling, Chen An knew she was crying.
He quietly took the pill out of the system space and split it into two.
Chen Nanxing suddenly felt a hand being brought toward her mouth.
Thinking it was a snack, she instinctively opened her mouth.
But the moment the thing entered her mouth, she froze.
It was that familiar sensation from the previous night.
That familiar taste.
That familiar cool feeling.
Her eyes suddenly widened.
She turned around and saw Chen An just about to put the medicine box away.
Without thinking, she snatched the box from him.
When she opened it and saw that only half a pill remained inside, tears suddenly streamed down her face.
Why was he doing this?
Why?
She knew how important this thing was to him.
And yet he had given it to her.
Especially when she saw the obvious pain on Chen An’s face as he gave it away, Chen Nanxing suddenly felt that Heaven had been incredibly kind to her.
At the very end of her life, it had allowed her to meet him…
Chen An looked at Chen Nanxing and rubbed his nose awkwardly.
“Um… Nanxing, I took the wrong thing just now.”
“Sorry about that.”
Looking at his innocent, somewhat foolish expression, Chen Nanxing could no longer suppress her emotions.
She reached out and hugged Chen An’s head, then gave him a clumsy kiss.
Chen An froze like a wooden statue.
He simply let Chen Nanxing release her emotions while silently communicating with the system.
“Scan Chen Nanxing.”
“Scanning with the Eye of Detection…”
Name: Chen Nanxing
Age: 30
Figure: 80 points
Appearance: 87 points
Favorability: 84
Lifespan: 1 year, 1 month, 10 days
Chen An was somewhat stunned.
Her appearance increased by two points?
Was it because of the makeup, or because of the pill?
Her lifespan had increased to more than a year.
It seemed that only by taking the entire pill could she completely recover.
But judging from her current condition, her illness had at least regressed to the middle stage.
It seemed his next plans would be even easier to carry out.
Chen An also couldn’t help admiring this woman.
How can she be this inexperienced?
She doesn’t even know how to kiss properly.
But considering that his current persona was supposed to be just as inexperienced, he simply went along with it in a somewhat clumsy manner.
He guided her slightly.
Fortunately, Chen Nanxing had no experience either.
Otherwise, he might really have been exposed.
After a long while, Chen Nanxing, who had no experience with such things, began feeling short of breath.
Only then did she reluctantly pull away from Chen An.
She looked into his eyes.
“Thank you.”
“I really am grateful.”
“I’m so thankful that Heaven let me meet you…”
“Even if I only have a few days left to live, I’m satisfied…”
Chen An said nothing.
He simply gently held Chen Nanxing and softly stroked her back.
