Chapter 16: Diehards
"Alright, you need to calm down now, or your heart won’t be able to take it."
After Song Xiaodong told Xiao Yingying several jokes, making her laugh for about ten minutes, he stopped.
Xiao Yingying gradually reined in her laughter and said, "Will I still be able to laugh like this in the future?"
Song Xiaodong gently shook his head and said, "No, you can’t, unless I’m by your side; otherwise, it’s too dangerous for you."
"I see..." Xiao Yingying’s expression turned gloomy, but then she suddenly grabbed Song Xiaodong’s arm, saying, "Then, can you be by my side? I can give you money, a lot of money."
Song Xiaodong looked at Xiao Yingying, then gently shook his head again, saying, "That won’t do, if I have to accompany you every day, I’d be bored to death."
Xiao Yingying released Song Xiaodong’s arm, nodded, and said, "That makes sense. I’m already feeling so bored myself; if you were with me, you’d definitely be just as bored too. That would be too dull. I’m sorry, I thought it was simpler."
Song Xiaodong patted Xiao Yingying’s shoulder and said, "Given how pitiful you are, if one day I’m feeling bored, I might keep you company for a while."
"Really?" Xiao Yingying’s eyes widened in surprise.
"Mm, but I do charge for my company," he warned.