Life and Death Insurance – CH 070

Chapter 70

“Please, I’m already walking very slowly. Have you ever been in a relationship? Don’t you know you should be catching up to me right now and making me feel better? I’ve given you a chance; why don’t you seize it?”

After taking a few more steps forward, there was still no sound behind him. Ling Zhengzhong finally understood. Even if he stood still, the little hamster wouldn’t catch up. He sighed and had no choice but to turn around.

Xiang Tian was still standing blankly in front of the bench, holding the document in his hand and looking at him. His handsome face was somewhat lonely and sad.

Ling Zhengzhong’s heart clenched instantly.

Good heavens, had he scared the little hamster? He’d forgotten that his lover’s mind was practically nonexistent; he even wondered how this little hamster had ever been a policeman.

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Thinking about Xiang Tian’s actions this time, although somewhat authoritarian, they were ultimately for their sake. Ling Zhengzhong was actually just angry that Xiang Tian hadn’t consulted him before making any decisions; he didn’t really mean to blame him.

It seemed the little hamster wasn’t coming any closer, so he had no choice but to go back. Although it was a bit embarrassing, he thought, “Since we love each other, is saving face more important than love?”

Seeing Ling Zhengzhong return, Xiang Tian’s somewhat dim eyes immediately brightened. He stepped forward hastily and said, “Zhengzhong, I just wanted to do things well; I just wanted to give you a surprise. I didn’t consider your feelings; I’m sorry…”

“Xiang Tian, ​​don’t say sorry. We don’t need to say those words between us. Come on, say something else to cheer me up.”

A smile appeared on Xiang Tian’s lips. His face flushed slightly, and after moving his lips for a while, he finally uttered, “Ti amo!!”

What?

Seeing Ling Zhengzhong’s bewildered expression, Xiang Tian couldn’t help but chuckle softly. “It’s Italian, just what you wanted to hear.”

Sigh, this clumsy little hamster—was it really that hard to get him to say “I love you”?

Ling Zhengzhong asked helplessly, “Xiang Tian, ​​do you have any experience in dating?”

Happy, Xiang Tian quickly shook his head.

Very well, then I would slowly train him from now on.

“Remember, next time we argue, if I turn and walk away, you have to quickly stop me and beg for my forgiveness. That’s how lovers should interact. But just now, you didn’t even move an inch from the beginning, as if I were the only one making a fuss. Okay, I’ll give you a chance to make amends. Cook me a Manchu Han Imperial Feast tonight.”

Xiang Tian nodded but then added, “Actually, it doesn’t have to be so complicated. Next time you’re angry, don’t just turn and walk away. You can hit me. But remember to give me a heads-up before you do it. I’m afraid I might retaliate without warning, like last time, and hurt you again…”

“Little hamster, you idiot, when did you ever see someone giving a heads-up before hitting someone?” Ling Zhengzhong finally laughed. “Where did you get the money to buy this house? Tell me, and I’ll sign this policy with your name as the beneficiary.”

“Heh, my family owns several restaurants and tea houses in Canada, so I naturally have some small change on hand.”

Buying a house right off the bat? Was that considered “small change”? He’d initially thought the little hamster was living a very frugal life.

“You’re so rich, yet you pretended to be poor in front of me! Not only did you live in that tiny little place, but you also said your money was all divided up by your sisters…”

Seeing his lover about to turn on him again, Xiang Tian quickly pulled Ling Zhengzhong into his arms and explained, “My retirement pay really wasn’t all taken by my sisters. This savings is actually the restaurant’s annual dividend, secretly given to me by my mother; even my father doesn’t know. I came to my cousin’s place intending to try different jobs to enrich myself; I never planned to touch this money. But Zhengzhong, I never expected to meet you, and since you don’t have a house right now, I bought a house as our future home.”

Sounds good; the little hamster is quite good at managing money.

“Then why is the homeowner’s name on the deed mine?”

“Don’t you want the homeowner’s name to be yours?”

Of course I do, but actually, it would be even better if it were.

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Thinking back on his two failed counterattacks, Ling Zhengzhong decided to try again. After all, they had their own home now, and there was plenty of time ahead. He’d have his chance eventually, hehe…

Xiang Tian looked suspiciously at Ling Zhengzhong’s smiling face.

“Zhengzhong, your smile is so sinister.”

Ling Zhengzhong immediately leaned closer and laughed, “Little hamster, how dare you talk to me like that? Tell me, how should I punish you?”

Xiang Tian blushed. “This is a park; don’t go too far…”

“What’s wrong with that? There’s nobody here anyway.”

Ling Zhengzhong stepped forward and put his arm around Xiang Tian’s slender waist, ready to pounce like a hungry tiger, but a soft call successfully stopped his next move.

“Um, sorry…”

Who was it? So inconsiderate…

Ling Zhengzhong looked in the direction of the voice angrily, only to find two blonde-haired, blue-eyed girls standing in front of them.

Judging from their attire, they seemed to be foreign tourists, and being girls, Ling Zhengzhong adjusted his expression and asked politely, “What can I do for you?”

One of the taller girls, speaking broken Chinese, asked, “Could you please take a picture of us?”

“Of course.”

Without further ado, Ling Zhengzhong took the camera they offered, had the two girls pose in various ways, and took several pictures of them. He then returned the camera, thinking they should leave now; he wanted to continue his sweet talk with Xiang Tian.

However, the girl didn’t leave after taking the camera. Instead, she enthusiastically grabbed his hand and said, “Sir, you’re so handsome! Can we take a picture with you?”

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Startled by this request, Ling Zhengzhong stammered, “No, no, no!” and hurriedly pulled Xiang Tian, ​​who was standing nearby, away, leaving the two bewildered girls far behind.

They ran quite a distance before stopping. Xiang Tian asked, puzzled, “Zhengzhong, what’s wrong? It was just taking a picture…”

“What do you know? This experience taught me a lesson: never, ever take a picture with a strange woman!!”

Hearing this, Xiang Tian couldn’t help but laugh.

Zhengzhong, why are you worried? No matter what storms we face from now on, I will be by your side. Don’t forget, I’m your insurance beneficiary, your closest lover!

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