AWB Chapter 279 Did the neighbors come over for dinner today? 17
Chapter 279 Did the neighbors come over for dinner today? 17
“But there’s still a problem!” Jiang Shuwan suddenly looked up as if she had just remembered something.
"Hmm?" Lu Yan raised an eyebrow, waiting for her to continue.
“You call her Lin, but you always call her ‘Wei Xia’!” she puffed out her cheeks. “How can you always call your girlfriend by her full name!”
Lu Yan was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled: "Then I'll call you 'Shu Wan' from now on?"
“No.” Jiang Shuwan immediately shook her head. “This sounds too ordinary and doesn’t reflect my special status as your girlfriend.”
"Then... Wanwan?" he called tentatively, his voice rising slightly at the end.
"No, no!" She shook her head again. "That's what Su Qiao calls me. It's not original at all."
Lu Yan pondered for a moment, then asked, "Then, Shu Shu?"
Jiang Shuwan wrinkled her nose and chuckled, "No, no, it sounds like calling someone 'uncle'."
“Then…like Aunt Jiang,” his smile deepened, deliberately drawing out the words, “calling you 'baby'?”
The moment the word "baby" left her lips, Jiang Shuwan felt the hairs on her body stand on end. She shuddered and quickly waved her hand, saying, "Never mind! Just call me by my full name! This is too cheesy, it makes me feel really uncomfortable!"
"This won't work either. What do you think would be a suitable name?" Lu Yan asked helplessly.
Jiang Shuwan put her hands on her hips, looking quite self-righteous: "Of course you have to think of this yourself! How come you need me, your girlfriend, to help you come up with even a special nickname? You're such an irresponsible boyfriend!"
“Okay, then, my dear girlfriend.” Lu Yan deliberately dragged out his words, his gaze falling on her face with a hint of slyness, “Shouldn’t you also think about how to address your boyfriend? You seem to… always call me by my full name.”
"Oh, right." Jiang Shuwan finally realized, scratched her head, and began to ponder, "Then... Yan Yan?"
She shuddered as soon as she said it, "No, no, that's a bit too cheesy, it's giving me goosebumps again."
She thought for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Then... Ayan?"
Lu Yan raised an eyebrow, a hint of amusement in his eyes: "I have no objection, but are you sure?"
"Forget it, forget it." Jiang Shuwan immediately waved her hand. "That's what Lin calls you, I don't want to be like her."
"Well..." She rested her chin on her hand, her brows furrowed, and her fingers unconsciously drew circles on the table. "Emmm... Ugh, this is so hard to think of!"
Finally, he gave up completely, his arms slumped, and he collapsed onto the table, his cheek pressed against the cool surface, like a helpless kitten.
Jiang Shuwan, who was struggling with her decision, decided to let it go: "Never mind, I think it's fine to use your full name, Jiang Shuwan, Lu Yan, hmm, very special!"
After she finished speaking, she nodded to herself affirmatively.
Lu Yan couldn't help but chuckle softly, reaching out to gently tap her forehead: "Why do you say everything?"
"Don't you think these two names are special or unpleasant to hear?" Jiang Shuwan asked back, having successfully convinced herself.
“Yes, it’s very special,” Lu Yan affirmed, a faint smile playing in his eyes. “However, there’s no need to rush about the way you’re addressed. Actually, there’s another way to address you that will immediately make it clear that you’re unique, but… it will take some time and a proper procedure.”
"Huh? What's your name?" Jiang Shuwan blinked curiously and leaned closer.
Seeing her curious expression, Lu Yan slowly said, "I'm still one year and three months away from turning 22."
"So what..." Jiang Shuwan's words caught in her throat. Her mind raced, and she realized the meaning behind his words. Her face flushed crimson: "Who wants to get a marriage certificate with you! Shameless!"
Lu Yan slowly added, "I'm just stating an objective fact, and... a certain possibility for the future. You can call this being prepared for a rainy day."
"You're kidding me!" Jiang Shuwan felt her face burning. She turned her head away from him and whispered, "...How can you be thinking about this now..."
“Yes,” Lu Yan nodded readily, “That’s why I said there’s no rush, there’s still time to think it over slowly.”
"Hmph, you wish! It's too stuffy in here, I need to go out for some fresh air!" She fanned her face with feigned composure and walked out without even taking her scarf.
As Lu Yan watched her hurriedly flee, the smile in his eyes became impossible to hide. He picked up her scarf and followed her out the door.
……
The next day, just after 10 a.m.
Jiang Shuwan was still half asleep in bed when she was woken up by her phone vibrating incessantly beside her.
She struggled to pull out her phone, barely managing to open her eyes a crack. The screen was filled with exclamation marks that almost blinded her.
10:03
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Are you awake, my darling?"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "The sun's already high in the sky!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Come out and have some fun!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "(Frantically shaking shoulders.gif)"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Let's get this party started, sisters!!"
Jiang Shuwan buried her face in the pillow in anguish, her fingers tapping the screen by feel:
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Su Qiao!!!!!!!"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Are you crazy! What time is it?!"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "You'd better really have something to say!!!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "It's getting late, darling! Why sleep so long before you die?"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Get up and let's go skiing! The ski resort is open! And there's a cable car! It's awesome!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Hurry up, hurry up! I've checked all the equipment, I'm just waiting for you!"
Jiang Shuwan tried to struggle:
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "No, I'm so tired."
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "(Blanket Sealing Technique.gif)"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Protest denied! Rejected!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "(Hands on hips, angry.jpg)"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "We hadn't even started playing yesterday, and you and Lu Shen went off to have some alone time. That's so unfair! You have to make it up to us today!"
Jiang Shuwan's face flushed, and she quickly defended herself:
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "We just went out for some fresh air!"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Then you can run away with Zhou Yan too."
Mentioning this, Jiang Shuwan suddenly remembered two messages from yesterday, and her sleepiness vanished instantly. She vigorously tapped the screen with her finger:
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Speaking of which, I haven't settled accounts with you yet! How could you tell Lu Yan that I moved in because of him?!"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "(Cat with its fur standing on end.jpg)"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "What happened to keeping it a secret! Traitor!"
There was a few seconds of silence on the other end of the screen, then a series of self-righteous, even boastful, replies appeared:
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Oh dear~ times have changed~"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "(Innocently fidgeting with her fingers.jpg)"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "You two aren't together, so of course I'll keep quiet!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "But you two are officially a couple now! How can you not let the male lead know about this 'little secret' that shows your painstaking efforts, silent dedication, and deep affection?!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "I'm helping you solidify your relationship, letting him know the sacrifices you've made for him by being so close to him!"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Don't worry, sister, I've got the assist role all figured out~ (smug eyebrow raise.jpg)"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "How was it? How was it? Was he especially touched when he found out? Does he love you even more now? Tell me!"
Jiang Shuwan's face flushed again as she thought of yesterday.
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Traitors have no right to know!"
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "I'm not going to talk about it anymore, I'm getting up. Where's the ski resort?"
Milk Tea Zombie (Su Qiao): "Oh, you're shy, aren't you? Fine, I'll let you off this time. I'll have the housekeeper come pick you up and call Lu Yan."
Evening Breeze (/w＼) (Jiang Shuwan): "Okay."