Addicted: Book One - The Inquietude of Youth

Chapter 201 - Their LUNAR NEW YEAR's EVE NIGHT

Translator: Sae

Editor: Jowly

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It was the eve of Lunar New Year. As the night got deeper, the sky, once sheathed in a lingering beautiful shade of lilac and pale gold, is helplessly consumed by darkness. The moon rose, illuminating the tenebrous sky while proudly showing everyone across the land the magnificence of its form. As if by habit, the shimmering sparkles of stars silhouetted into the darkness. One by one, they began to appear--some choosing to grace the sky in solitary, while some emerged in clusters.

The city also began to light up brilliantly. All over, buildings and streets and started coming to life. Although in comparison to the night sky, its beauty can be considered faint, nonetheless, it happily displayed its own brilliance.

Before long, a trembling gust of wind, slightly stronger than yesterday's, drifted across the skyline, bringing with it joyful noises and festive chatters.

As if separated from the outside world, the military compound presented a different atmosphere--one that's void of any merrymaking. Within these walls, silence ruled.

While in the middle of sharing a very quiet meal with General Gu, Jiang Yuan broke the silence with a light sigh, followed by a few well-chosen words, "Last year, whether for good or bad, we had a child around. This year, it's just the two of us. Celebrating New Year like this just isn't right. Honestly, it's quite sad."

After a moment, Gu Wei Ting calmly gave Jiang Yuan a glance after hearing what his wife had to say. He began to speak, "I should have let you celebrate alone then. That way, when I accompany you next year, you wouldn't feel so sad."

Gu Wei Ting's statement forced Jiang Yuan's lips to purse tightly together, "If even you hadn''t come back, I wouldn't know what else I'm living for."

Once Gu Wei Ting spoke again, his voice was calm but authoritative, "Children are not part of your body. In a sense, they are merely worldly possessions. Even if they don't leave, they still do not belong to you. When they eventually settle down and get married, you will be left with only one person to celebrate New Year with. If you feel lonely, then you can have another child."

"Do you think I can just have a child whenever I want, huh? How am I supposed to make one by myself?" Jing Yuan's voice was failing her attempt to mask her annoyance.

Gu Wei Ting smiled faintly, "I can give you my friendly assistance."

"You!!!" Jiang Yuan's slight annoyance was quickly replaced with smiles and laughter, "How come I never knew you were such a smooth talker?"

"You're flattering me too much. I'm still a far cry from Lao Bai."

These words silenced Jing Yuan who began to slightly pout once again. A few seconds later, a beautiful rosy red color started to stain her smooth cheeks. She raised her gaze, revealing eyes that were kissed with rays of bright lights. They seem to sparkle even more as she looked warmly at the person beside her.

"Honestly, we should really consider about having another child. Xiao Hai and Luo Yin are only 18 years old and we're not that old. More importantly, we have the ability to raise another one. Think about it, with one more child, wouldn't life be even more fulfilling?"

"I have no objection." Gu Wei Ting's brows slight rose, "After all, my hopes for Gu Hai has died long ago. Now, I don't expect anything from him anymore. If you can give me another child, I'll be able to entrust my hope and energy to him."

The lights in Jiang Yuan's eyes grew even brighter. "OK," she says with a soft smile. "Then...if we really have another child, are you going to dote on him or strictly discipline him?"