Seventeen Again: The Sweet Life with My Family

Chapter 214: Cliche

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

According to the cliched plot often seen in TV dramas, this is the moment when the male lead usually appears and misunderstands the female lead’s intentions, believing that the supporting female character is gentle and kind-hearted.

However, Shen Jun did not stand behind her as Wen Nian had expected. She turned around and found Jiang Chun looking at her with confusion in his eyes. Wen Nian coughed awkwardly, attempting to conceal her sudden movement. “It doesn’t matter whether you admit it or not. I don’t want you to use your sister’s situation as a means to get close to me. I won’t believe you have a pure character. As for being best friends, that’s nothing more than a dream. Let’s be content with being ordinary classmates.”

Jiang Chun, with red eyes, offered an apology. She took a few steps towards Wen Nian, wearing a disappointed expression, and reached out to grab Wen Nian’s hand. However, Wen Nian instinctively waved Jiang Chun’s hand away, inadvertently causing Jiang Chun to lose balance and tumble into the nearby scenic fountain.

The fountain was not big. It was a shallow pool of water with a plaster statue of a pee boy in the middle.

Wen Nian subconsciously looked around and saw the hotel staff rushing forward to help Jiang Chun up.

Wen Nian furrowed her brow as she glanced at Jiang Chun, realizing that Shen Jun was nowhere to be found. Perplexed, she couldn’t understand why she had reacted so strongly. She was certain that she hadn’t exerted any force in that moment!

Since the guests did not demand retribution, the staff naturally didn’t intervene to stop Wen Nian. Rolling her eyes at Jiang Chun, Wen Nian turned around and walked away. Meanwhile, Jiang Chun sobbed while the staff assisted her back to her guest room.

However, the reality was even more melodramatic. Shen Jun was indeed present, just as Wen Nian had anticipated. Furthermore, he stood in the shadows of a nearby corner, unbeknownst to Wen Nian with her back turned towards him. Jiang Chun, who had unintentionally caught sight of Shen Jun, had a change of heart and decided not to provoke Wen Nian.

Shen Jun’s absence stemmed from his desire to avoid being caught between his girlfriend and his friend. He had intended to wait until their conversation concluded before making his presence known. However, he was taken aback by the scene that unfolded before him. Unbeknownst to Wen Nian and Jiang Chun, Shen Jun had been within earshot the entire time and had heard every word exchanged between them.

Wen Nian found herself in a sour mood as well. The first trip she had envisioned as a special two-person experience turned out to be orchestrated by Shen Jun for Jiang Chun. However, she realized that giving in to her anger would only lead her into a trap. Determined to maintain composure, she decided to spend an hour at the arcade, immersing herself in games, before eventually returning to her hotel room.

After realizing that her phone had not rung, Wen Nian sent a message to ask if Shen Jun had woken up. She had just sent it when she received a reply.

Shen Jun: I’m up.

Wen Nian didn’t notice anything amiss. When she passed by Shen Jun’s room, she knocked on the door. Soon, Shen Jun opened the door.

After entering the room, Wen Nian grabbed a bottle of water and unscrewed the cap. Then, in a nonchalant tone, she asked, “Why didn’t you send me a message when you woke up?”

Shen Jun momentarily paused while closing the door, then reentered the guest room and regarded Wen Nian with a serious expression. “Wen Nian, have I made you feel particularly insecure?” he asked.

Wen Nian paused after taking a sip and regarded Shen Jun with suspicion. “Why are you suddenly asking me this?” she inquired.

Shen Jun spoke gently to Wen Nian, saying, “I understand that you don’t like Jiang Chun, but I hope you won’t target her because of me. She didn’t do anything to harm you.”

Wen Nian chuckled self-deprecatingly. “So, you were present at the scene this afternoon?” she asked.

Shen Jun didn’t hide it anymore and nodded in acknowledgment.

Wen Nian asked again, “Then why didn’t you appear at that time?”

Shen Jun remained silent, prompting Wen Nian to answer on his behalf. “You believe that if you had appeared in that situation, you would have defended the person you saw as the victim and argued with me, causing me to feel embarrassed, don’t you? Should I thank you for presuming to think on my behalf?”

Hearing the sarcasm in Wen Nian’s tone, Shen Jun responded helplessly, “Can’t you try to be less prickly all the time? I didn’t mean to criticize you.”

As Wen Nian heard Shen Jun’s words, a wave of grievance surged within her. However, she chose not to reveal her vulnerability at that moment. With determination, she asked firmly, “If 1 tell you that 1 didn’t push her, would you believe me?”

Shen Jun thought of the scene he saw and finally said, “I believe you.”

Actually, Wen Nian already had an answer in her heart when Shen Jun pleaded for her not to target Jiang Chun. She couldn’t quite explain why she still felt the need to ask the question.

Seeing the complicated emotions in Shen Jun’s eyes, Wen Nian asked again, “Then would you believe me if I tell you that she likes you?”

Shen Jun sighed softly. “Wen Nian, if you feel uncomfortable with my interactions with her, I’ll interact less with her in the future..”