Chapter 79: Chapter 79: Let’s Be Together, Jiang Liu

After all, buns and juice this delicious were hard to find, even if you searched all of Hua Country.

Just being able to eat here made them the envy of others.

They had to learn to be content.

Inside the shop.

Jun Qingmeng checked the time and called out to the back kitchen, "Jiang Liu, I’m going to pick up Tongtong."

Jiang Liu quickly washed his hands and came out.

He had originally wanted to ask Jun Qingmeng to pick her up for him.

But then he thought, if Jun Qingmeng took time off to pick up his child, it would definitely lead to misunderstandings.

’Wouldn’t that ruin a girl’s reputation?’

"Qingmeng, you stay here. I’ll go. It’s not really appropriate for you to go..."

Jun Qingmeng understood what Jiang Liu meant.

She mumbled under her breath, "I think it’s very appropriate. There’s nothing inappropriate about it."

"Uh... what do you mean?" Jiang Liu asked subconsciously, stunned.

’What is she talking about? Why can’t I understand her?’

"I, I... I just..." Jun Qingmeng was rambling, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it would leap out of her chest.

Her face turned pink with embarrassment.

’This is so embarrassing!!!’

She wanted to confess.

"What? Are you not feeling well?" Jiang Liu hadn’t heard her clearly.

Finally, Jun Qingmeng summoned her strength, mustered her courage, and said seriously:

"I like you! Jiang Liu, be my boyfriend! I want to be with you!"

"Is that okay?"

*Phew!* She’d said it. She had finally told Jiang Liu what was in her heart.

Her heart was pounding like a drum.

’Will he accept me?’

It was so sudden. Too sudden.

Jiang Liu froze.

He couldn’t process it at first.

’Is she confessing to me??’

’I think so...’

Jun Qingmeng’s breathing was rapid. She took a step toward Jiang Liu and boldly took his hand. "Well? Do you agree?"

Jiang Liu came back to his senses and sighed.

He gently removed Jun Qingmeng’s small hand.

The expectant smile on Jun Qingmeng’s face stiffened, then slowly faded.

"I’m sorry, but we’re not a good match."

Jiang Liu shook his head.

"How are we not a good match? Is there someone else you like?"

At that moment, Jun Qingmeng’s heart felt as if it were being squeezed and kneaded by a pair of merciless hands, or as if it were stuffed with heavy stones, making it hard to breathe.

Jiang Liu said, "No, not really."

Jun Qingmeng felt a bit of the pressure ease. "Then why not? Can you tell me?"

"We’re not compatible in many ways."

"It’s okay, I can accept all of that! Tell me where we’re not compatible, and I’ll make it compatible."

Jun Qingmeng said earnestly. That was just how she was—she looked gentle and amiable, but she possessed a stubbornness that would have her crash through a brick wall rather than turn back.

Jiang Liu was getting tired of this. He thought for a moment and said:

"I’ve had a failed marriage, and I have a daughter. And you... you have a clean slate."

"That’s okay, I don’t mind!"

Jun Qingmeng said, moving a little closer to Jiang Liu.

She stood on her tiptoes, their lips now just ten centimeters apart.

They could smell each other’s scent.

"Besides, Tongtong likes me a lot, doesn’t she?"

Jiang Liu, a little uncomfortable, leaned back.

He looked at Jun Qingmeng helplessly and said, "Being in a relationship isn’t that simple. It’s complicated, and it’s a headache."

"How can you be sure this isn’t just a fleeting crush?"

"And what about our families? Would your parents accept you dating a divorced man?"

Jiang Liu really didn’t want to get married right now.

Not only was it a hassle to think about, but it also soured his mood.

Besides, he had grown truly disillusioned with marriage.

The shadow of his previous marriage still lingered in his heart.

Weren’t he and Yang Yixue also incredibly sweet at the beginning?

But what happened later?

It was a complete mess.

Right now, he was fine on his own, raising Tongtong and working hard to make money.

Living a comfortable, simple life.

Why rush into dating and marriage?

Jun Qingmeng was silent for a moment.

She looked up, her eyes shining brightly, and said, "Don’t worry! I promise! Wanting to be with you isn’t some sudden whim; I’ve loved you for a very, very long time, and I won’t change. As for our life, you’re hardworking, and as long as we have food and drink, that’s enough. I can earn money too, so I won’t ask anything of you. We just need to live a sweet life together."

"As for my family’s opinion, I haven’t been in contact with my father for a long time. I don’t want to go back. You can just pretend I don’t have a family, that I’m all alone."

"Is that okay?"

Jiang Liu kept shaking his head.

He was at a loss for words. After everything he’d said, she was still persisting.

He could only say, "My parents have bad tempers. They probably wouldn’t accept you."

"Then tell me what kind of person they like. I can change!"

Jiang Liu was still in a difficult position.

’What is this? I just got divorced, and I haven’t even had a few days of peace, and now this?’

"Not saying anything?"

Jun Qingmeng shed her earlier timidity and pressed Jiang Liu directly against the wall.

She strained to stand on her tiptoes, their eyes meeting.

Their lips were just a few centimeters from touching.

"I’ll just ask you one thing: do you hate me? And do you like me? Even a little!"

Jiang Liu shrugged awkwardly. "I wouldn’t say I hate you. You’re too beautiful for that."

Of course, he had a little bit of feeling for Jun Qingmeng.

After all, she was so stunning—leagues ahead of Yang Yixue.

He had no reason not to be attracted to her.

"Then that’s all that matters! Since you don’t hate me, be with me!"

Jun Qingmeng was very serious.

Her fair, delicate face was bright red.

But she still forced a domineering air.

"But... you could have someone so much better."

"Why are you so set on me?"

Jiang Liu didn’t understand.

’You’re so beautiful, you could have any man you want.’

Jun Qingmeng, still pinning Jiang Liu to the wall, replied, "You *are* the best! There’s nothing better in this world than you!"

"You’re my first, and you’ll be my last forever!"

’Damn!’ Jiang Liu was almost moved.

’This girl is as naive as a college student.’

Still, her heartfelt confession lingered in his heart for a moment.

Their every expression was being watched by the customers outside.

They all stared blankly, watching the two enact a scene from a romance movie.

For a moment, it was dead silent—a quiet, unspoken show of support.

Jun Qingmeng said with unyielding certainty, "Jiang Liu, all your worries—I will make them disappear."

"You... you just need to be responsible for accepting my love."

What Jun Qingmeng wanted to do was make Jiang Liu accept her love, to not dislike it or reject it.

As long as Jiang Liu didn’t resist, she could slowly win him over.

Every day, she would be good to him, create romance for him, and treasure him.

She refused to believe that she couldn’t warm his heart, even if he were a stone.

Jiang Liu opened his mouth.

He was speechless.

He felt that something was off, but he couldn’t put his finger on what.

He was completely unprepared for this.

Besides, he really had no intention of getting married at the moment.

He felt like he was being rushed into something against his will...

Jiang Liu changed the subject. "You should go pick up Tongtong. She’s going to get antsy."

"So you agree?"

"When can I meet your parents? Can we set the wedding for the National Day holiday?"

Jun Qingmeng’s beautiful eyes sparkled.

Jiang Liu waved his hand weakly, not answering her directly. "Just hurry up. She’ll start crying soon."

"Okay, okay! I’ll listen to you."

Leaving the shop, Jun Qingmeng walked down the street with a smile on her face. The huge clouds in the sky were pure and beautiful.

A warm breeze blew past, gently lifting the hem of her skirt and revealing her fair thighs.

"This is so nice..."

She murmured to herself.