~Between the Pages and the Coffee Pot: Translated Novels~

  Chapter 40: More Concerned Than Expected Kong Yiyue had caught a chill during her period, and with all the worry and pent-up emotions these past few days, her body had taken a turn for the worse. The doctor prescribed some medicine, and after sleeping for a while back at the dorm, she felt better when she woke up.   It was the weekend, and she still had her piano tutoring class to attend. She had just finished getting ready and was about to leave when she unexpectedly ran into Hou Guanglue right at the dorm entrance.   Hou Guanglue was carrying a fruit basket. When he saw Kong Yiyue, he immediately broke into a smile, completely forgetting their unpleasant argument the other day.   “I heard you were sick, Kong Yiyue—you look so weak!”   Although Kong Yiyue felt uncomfortable around Hou Guanglue, she knew better than to be rude to someone being friendly. Still, her face was completely devoid of a smile: “Thank you for your concern. I’m fine now, but I have some...

Chapter 39: She Has a Boyfriend This wave of emotion came out of nowhere, and Kong Yiyue couldn't even figure out why—was it because Xiang Yi's words were too devastating? Or because he'd cruelly forced her to face this unbearable reality?   Her thoughts tossed and turned, leaving her with an indescribable feeling in her heart. Impulsively, she opened her phone over and over again, wanting to ask Fu Jinting: “Is this really your decision?” But every time, she couldn't bring herself to press the call button.   She made an excuse for her hesitation—perhaps matters between two people were better discussed face to face.   She could wait for him, wait until he'd finished handling things in Qinglin City and returned to school.   Kong Yiyue knew Fu Jinting wouldn't have time to stay on campus recently, but she was well aware that even if he wasn't there, it didn't mean Nie Lingwei wouldn't appear at Lian University.   She knew that Nie Lingwei had gone abro...

  Chapter 38: Sudden Realization Night had fallen. When Jiang Manxin returned to the dormitory, she saw Kong Yiyue still in the same position she had been in when she left—her arms wrapped around her bent knees, her gaze unfocused as if she were deep in thought.   Seeing that her opening the door hadn't caught Kong Yiyue's attention at all, Jiang Manxin felt a bit puzzled. She walked over to her bed, studied her for a moment, then sat down on the edge and asked, “What's wrong with you?”   Jiang Manxin had noticed that Kong Yiyue had been acting off since she came back at noon. She wondered if it was because of some disagreement with Hou Guanglue, and then remembered that she had deliberately left them alone. If the two had had a falling out because of that, she felt somewhat responsible.   At the sound of her voice, Kong Yiyue finally pulled herself out of her thoughts. She slowly looked up at Jiang Manxin, and knowing she was worried, said, “It's nothing. I just hav...

  Chapter 151: The Way     Ying Sisi's heart was warm. You can tell if someone cares about you in every little detail. Father Qin and mother Qin were afraid that they would have a hard time. They would often take the initiative to give them living expenses.   Li Junlu, on the other hand, would only tell her not to cause trouble in her in-laws' house. Sometimes she really envied Qin Yanci. Although he had suffered some grievances, his parents never lacked for his material needs.   That alone was better than many parents.   She said, “It's enough. We'll ask if it's not enough.”   “Okay then.”   Ying Sisi left. As she passed the lobby, a man walked over. “Hello. Are you a new colleague? What's your name? What position are you in?”   “I'm not new. My dad brought me here to get some living expenses.” Ying Sisi made up an excuse.   Dad? His face turned green.   He quickly returned to his seat.   Ying Sisi smiled and left.  ...

  Chapter 150: Stance     “Why are you suddenly asking this?”   Qin Yanjun smiled. “I'm getting old and my hearing isn't so good. Every time I go to the office, I have to pass the service hall. People always give me the side eye. I suspect they're waiting for the office door to close and then talk bad about me. You're young and your hearing is good. Help me listen.”   Ying Sisi stifled a laugh. I thought that the higher a person's position, the less they would care. It turns out that they also mind being talked about. She readily agreed. “Okay. My hearing is really good. I can hear the kids talking downstairs.”   “There are no kids downstairs.”   “Downstairs in our building.”   Qin Yanjun's eyebrows twitched. She can hear them even with the door closed?   That definitely falls under excellent hearing.   He led Ying Sisi into his office.   Others thought she was a new employee and looked at her.   When she entered the offic...

  Chapter 149: Reasonable     Old Master Shen pondered for a long time. “Is that girl strong? Is her hearing good? Our Shen family has always been strong and had excellent hearing. Our physical fitness is far superior to ordinary people. Even if we get injured, we recover faster. Does she behave that way?”   Qin Yanjun sighed helplessly. He's already exposed the truth about his in-law's past, but this old man still doesn't believe it. He insists on finding out her characteristics. Doesn't he think it's disrespectful? But he can't offend him.   He chose his words carefully. “That child grew up in the countryside. She's used to doing farm work, so she's definitely stronger than ordinary city girls. What do you mean by excellent hearing? What's the boundary? As for her recovery from injuries, she has never been injured, so I can't say.”   “You married your son a wife. How can you not know her characteristics? You know your in-law's love af...

 Chapter 148: Uncertainty     Ying Sisi pointed to the stool opposite her and gestured for him to sit down.   Qin Yanci walked over and sat down. He hesitated for a moment and took off his socks.   Ying Sisi raised her foot. She waited for him to reach into the basin and step on her foot.   Their skin touched, and he suddenly felt numb all over. His voice became hoarse. “Sisi, have you heard the story of ‘Brothers Fighting Each Other’?”   “I've heard of it. It's like infighting.”   Qin Yanci lowered his eyelashes, hiding the surging possessiveness in his eyes.   This is just the surface meaning.   There's another layer of meaning.   It refers to two brothers fighting over one woman. Although his situation is a little special, it's essentially the same.   “Achoo! Who's talking about me behind my back again.” Ying Sisi covered her mouth and sneezed.   Qin Yanci's thoughts turned. “Your sister?”   “Her mother probably...