The 70s Novel: The Supporting Character Just Wants to Lie Down-Chapter 188: Accidentally Agreed to Three Years

Wang Miaomiao was completely stunned, staring blankly for a while before reacting, pushing him away, "You, shameless!"

Jiang Yan was still savoring the moment; that soft touch left him longing for more.

Hearing the word "shameless," a mischievous glint flashed in his eyes. He quickly lowered his head and captured her lips again, giving her a gentle bite that slightly broke the skin. His tongue flicked and licked it once more before stopping.

"Ah... you..." Before Wang Miaomiao could finish her sentence, he said, "Shameless? I have teeth, you know. Want to try again?" 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

Startled, Wang Miaomiao immediately covered her mouth and looked at the triumphant man before her in disbelief.

"Childish!"

Jiang Yan raised an eyebrow, smiling, "If you’re not childish, then why do you keep avoiding me? You’re an adult now, you have to be responsible for both of us."

"What’s this, what am I avoiding... I always sit upright and speak consistently. Don’t slander me." Wang Miaomiao was particularly unwilling to yield.

"Oh? Then why, if you like me, don’t you respond to me? If it’s not avoidance, then what is it?" Jiang Yan pressed forward, not giving her a chance to escape.

Wang Miaomiao was also annoyed and retorted, "Who says liking someone means you have to respond? There are so many people I like, and even more who like me. If everyone asked for a response, I’d die from exhaustion..."

After shouting, she felt relieved, but then saw the man opposite her giving her a dark, wolf-like glare, as if ready to pounce on her and devour her whole.

"Y-you, what do you want to do..." Wang Miaomiao wrapped her arms around herself, curling up on the chair in fear. She was a bit regretful for her reckless words; it was a strategy that harmed herself as much as it hurt the enemy.

"You still like others? Who?" Jiang Yan gritted his teeth, jealousy slowly consuming his heart, causing excruciating pain, as if wanting to grab this little woman before him and merge her forever into his bones, making her his entirely, unable to escape.

"No... no one..." Wang Miaomiao saw the darkness in his eyes, knowing her words had angered him. With his formidable combat prowess, she wouldn’t gain anything from facing him head-on, so she chose to soften, "I was just saying..."

"Just saying?" Jiang Yan, seeing her fearful appearance, regained some of his rationality, reminding himself to take it slow and not scare her. This little girl, though stubborn, was smart and soft-hearted, as could be seen from her attitude toward Grandma Jiang. He needed to find the right balance.

Thinking of Grandma Jiang, Jiang Yan lowered his head, restraining his aggressive demeanor and releasing a deep sense of desolation and sorrow...

"Grandma is gone. Her greatest wish was for the two of us to live happily together. I always thought I liked you, and you liked me, that we were a match made in heaven, the best marriage anyone could ask for. But... I didn’t expect you..." Jiang Yan slowly raised his head, looking into her eyes filled with grievance and doubt, as if she had committed some heinous crime.

Upon hearing him mention Grandma, Wang Miaomiao thought of the loving old lady, and felt troubled as well. After a long silence, she said, "We’re really not suitable."

The atmosphere in the room became somewhat stifling.

"In what way are we not suitable?" Jiang Yan asked calmly, "Is it because of my mom?"

Wang Miaomiao’s heart skipped a beat, saying nothing, but it was indeed partly the reason.

Jiang Yan sighed, "Sigh... She’s already agreed to our relationship. Besides, after we marry, we won’t live with her; for most of the year we won’t even see her. Why mind her attitude? In comparison to her opposition, aren’t there more people who support and bless us? Can’t you see that?"

Wang Miaomiao murmured, "She’s still your mom after all, and life isn’t just about two people; it’s the merging of two families. I lack the confidence..."

"Miaomiao, are you going to back down and evade responsibilities for something that hasn’t even happened yet?" Jiang Yan looked at her incredulously, "Are you really the confident, carefree, knowledgeable, kind, intelligent, and brave girl I know? Where did you hide her? Give her back to me..."

Wang Miaomiao was amused by his flattering tone, "I’m not that perfect..."

"Your goodness is etched deeply in my heart." Jiang Yan smiled too and probed, "Miaomiao, aren’t you ready yet? I can wait for you. Please don’t reject me so hastily."

Feeling his sincerity, Wang Miaomiao didn’t want to brush him off and spoke candidly, "I actually don’t want to find a man to marry; it’s too troublesome. Once married, there are ties and responsibilities. I want to earn more money, and when the country’s situation improves, travel alone everywhere, go wherever I want, unbound and free..."

Hearing her words, Jiang Yan was truly shaken. He wanted to say he would accompany her, but he couldn’t – he was a soldier, with too many restrictions.

"Miaomiao, no matter how beautiful the scenery in this world, there will come a day when you tire of it. Won’t you feel lonely then, all by yourself?" Jiang Yan tried to find reasons to persuade her.

"The world has men and women to marry and bear children, to propagate future generations. It’s a rule of the universe, existing for reasons. Marriage isn’t just trivialities; there’s warmth and happiness too. Family love, friendship, romance – we’ve come to this world for a reason. Are you sure you don’t want to experience it? A perfect life is within reach with just a step of courage. Don’t you want that?"

Wang Miaomiao lowered her head in silence, her ears filled with his voice, each word piercing her heart. Little seeds took root, waiting to sprout and grow...

Another long silence ensued...

The only sound in the room was their breathing. Wang Miaomiao was flustered, struggling without direction, while Jiang Yan was full of patience, having said all he needed to, now he could only wait.

"Give me a little more time, I..."

"One year. Next year you’ll be eighteen and can marry as an adult."

"What? How did it come to marriage? I haven’t agreed yet." Wang Miaomiao, previously wavering and indecisive, felt as if a burden had been lifted after his words. She couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief and gave him a sidelong glance, "At least three years."

A hint of joy flashed in Jiang Yan’s eyes as he bargained, "Three years is too long, how about two?"

"It’s three years. Take it or leave it." Wang Miaomiao slammed the table with a huff.

"Okay, three years it is. We’ll marry in three years, it’s settled then. Miao Miao, I’ll wait for you for three years; you can’t let me down." Jiang Yan sealed the deal, his eyes and lips full of smiles, radiating happiness with an exuberance that was so genuine and uninhibited.

Joy is infectious, and Wang Miaomiao’s lips involuntarily curved into a smile as well.

However, why did she feel something was off... How did she end up agreeing to marry him in three years so muddleheadedly?