I’m really immortal Chapter 40

The scorching sunlight at noon was like a freshly baked egg tart, radiating a warm aroma that seemed to seep into one’s skin. As Qin Yanan strolled through the campus, she was surrounded by the vibrant atmosphere of youth, with gazes that sparkled like emeralds and footsteps that danced with energy. It was as if the age-specific innocence and vitality of her peers had awakened a sense of nostalgia and admiration within her.

At twenty-five years old, Qin Yanan wasn’t quite sure how to regard her age. She was often referred to as the “Little Princess of the Qin Family,” and it was said that she didn’t have to worry about marriage. However, her great-grandfather had arranged for her to marry an eighteen-year-old boy…

Her father couldn’t bring himself to mention this topic, and Qin Yanan didn’t know how to react. Zhu Juntang had even fled to Taiwan to avoid the situation. Fortunately, Gao Cunyi was still in Junsha, and Qin Yanan could at least spend time with him, whether it was getting a spa treatment or strolling through the Baolong Center. It wasn’t so bad, as long as she had someone to accompany her.

As she turned around, Qin Yanan saw Liu Chang’an gazing at her, and her anger almost flared up. “Am I really that ugly that you can’t accept me? What are you looking at?”

Liu Chang’an quoted a phrase from Li Yu’s “Idle Chats”: “A woman’s beauty lies in her complexion, which is as white as jade. It’s a quality that’s hard to come by.” “I didn’t say you’re ugly and unacceptable. On the contrary, I think you’re very beautiful, and your skin is exceptionally fair, making you even more lovely.”

Qin Yanan was taken aback, but she couldn’t help feeling a sense of pride. She had initially come to see Liu Chang’an to discuss her engagement, but now she felt a hint of surprise. Why did he suddenly say she was beautiful?

“You clearly know my great-grandfather’s intentions,” Qin Yanan said, her anger resurfacing. “You didn’t want to marry me, and it’s not because I’m ugly. Why are you being so nice to me now?”

Liu Chang’an’s smile was as radiant as the sun. “Your great-grandmother’s beauty was renowned, and you resemble her in many ways. How could you be ugly? You shouldn’t be so hard on yourself, and instead, recognize your own beauty.”

Qin Yanan couldn’t believe what she was hearing. “You… you know my great-grandfather’s intentions, and you didn’t want to marry me because I resemble my great-grandmother?”

Liu Chang’an nodded. His past experiences were like shattered fragments of smoke that refused to dissipate. He had long buried his memories and emotions, and if he rekindled them, he might get lost in the vortex of his feelings. If he were with Qin Yanan, he feared that he wouldn’t be able to distinguish between her and his memories of his great-grandmother…

Qin Yanan couldn’t comprehend why Liu Chang’an was thinking this way. “Since you don’t want to marry me, neither do I,” she said, her smile blossoming on her face. “Let’s just forget about this whole thing, okay?”

“I’ll write a letter to Qin Peng to explain the situation,” Liu Chang’an said, his eyes serious. “This engagement won’t happen, and you can rest easy.”

Qin Yanan’s smile was tinged with a hint of pride, as she gazed at this young man who was different from her initial impression. “You should have your own preferences, don’t you? You’re young and should focus on your studies, not getting entangled in adult matters.”

Liu Chang’an nodded, quoting another phrase from Li Yu’s “Idle Chats”: “Though we may not be predestined, our affinity is nonetheless strong. We need not experience the world to understand the principles that govern it.” Although he hadn’t experienced romance, he knew that his preferences existed, and his emotions were genuine.

“Are you referring to those two girls from earlier?” Qin Yanan asked, her tone aristocratic, her pride almost bordering on arrogance. One of those girls had an exceptional figure, just like the small, plump rabbit Qin Yanan had always wanted…

Liu Chang’an sighed. “You should focus on your own life, and find someone suitable to marry. You’re not young anymore.”

Qin Yanan was taken aback by his words, her thoughts a jumbled mess. This person was not the immature boy she had initially perceived…

“I’ll handle my own life, and you should focus on your studies,” Liu Chang’an said. “Don’t worry about me; I’ll be fine.”

Qin Yanan almost laughed at his words, her anger dissipating. This young man was indeed different from her initial impression…

“Although I can’t marry you, I’ll still take care of you,” Liu Chang’an said. “If you encounter any difficulties in life, whether it’s illness, being pursued by a mysterious figure, or being bullied by a powerful family, you can come to me for help.”

Qin Yanan couldn’t help but laugh at his words, which bordered on absurdity. She couldn’t believe that this person, who was seven years her junior, was speaking to her like this…

“It’s fine, I won’t come to you for help,” Qin Yanan said, patting Liu Chang’an on the head. “I’ll come to visit you during the Dragon Boat Festival, though. After all, our great-grandfather said we should be close, as siblings.”

Liu Chang’an’s smile was as bright as the sun, and he turned to enter the classroom, his heart filled with a mix of emotions.

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