Chapter 58: Drunkenness Enhances Beauty, and People Become Even More Attractive (2)
Mi Jing didn’t deny it; the An Mingyuan from the past indeed deserved Ruan Pianran’s deep affection. But the past is the past, and the present is the present. Ruan Pianran, as the person involved, might not be able to distinguish this clearly, but as an observer, Mi Jing saw it very clearly.
"Ruanruan, people change, especially men. Once they turn their back, it’s like they become a completely different person!" Mi Jing wasn’t trying to be a wet blanket; she wanted to remind Ruan Pianran and didn’t want her to get hurt.
"But Mingyuan hasn’t changed!"
Ruan Pianran instinctively defended An Mingyuan, almost like it was a reflex. But as soon as she spoke, a wave of uncertainty surged up in her heart, secretly asking herself, has he really not changed?
"Yes, he hasn’t changed. He only goes back to Cili once a year for the New Year. It’s not because he doesn’t care about you, but because he’s busy with work, very busy, extremely busy, so busy that he doesn’t have time to come back and see you! And also, he never mentions marriage, not because he doesn’t want to marry you, but because he wants to give you a better life, a better future, a more perfect family. And he’s sharing an apartment with a female colleague to save money, to save for your beautiful future, not because he likes someone else or doesn’t care about your feelings."
Mi Jing finished this long string of words in one breath, without a single pause, all in one go.
Seeing the despondency flash across Ruan Pianran’s face, Mi Jing was well aware that she was being a bit pushy. But when someone hasn’t recognized the reality or is deluding themselves, they need to be struck awake; otherwise, the consequences could be endless!
Ruan Pianran took in Mi Jing’s words, feeling a mix of bitterness and excitement. Bitterness, because An Mingyuan understood her even less than Mi Jing did, and excitement, because she had such an understanding and caring friend. Although Mi Jing’s words were tinged with sarcasm, she didn’t mind.