Bride and her husband

Chapter 13

Xie Jennie eyed her strangely. "You seem to really care for him. Lisa, don't tell me you actually have feelings for him?"

Tang Lisa met her friend's gaze. "When the Fengs mistreated me, he trusted my word instead of doubting it, and defended me. I'm deeply grateful to him, Jennie. He's suffering too, you know. Maybe it's because he reminds me of myself that I can empathize with him. I want to help him, whatever it takes."

Xie Jennie exhaled through her nostrils. "It might not be too bad of a bargain. You may have drawn the short end of the stick, but you're his wife now. When he's gone, you're sure to receive a huge amount of money!" She flashed Tang Lisa a wink. "Have you both done it yet?"

"Done what?" Tang Lisa asked, all innocence.

"I guess not. A pity that Young Master Jeon isn't up to it. The wedding is over and done with, so you can't have fun with other men, and you might end up living the sad life of a widow... such a shame."

"What are you talking about?" Tang Lisa snapped, her face contorted in fury.

Xie Jennie smiled and nudged her. "What are you so shy about? Which woman doesn't have... needs? You're the young mistress of the Jeon now. It's too risky even if you wanted to go pick up a few pretty boys to warm your bed. Just wait a little longer, till he's gone..."

Unable to tolerate the embarrassment further, Tang Lisa covered her ears to block out her friend's teasing.

After class ended, Tang Lisa prepared to leave for the library. The materials there could enhance her learning,
maybe even teach her how to help Jungkook legs recover.

"Lisa , I didn't see you around for the past few days. Is everything alright?" A gentle voice asked from behind her. She turned to face a man in a blue checkered shirt and black pants.

Xie Jennie snorted under her breath. "It seems you're lucky in love this year. Look at you, getting approached by the handsomest boy in school."

Tang Lisa shot her a warning look, then returned her gaze to the man in front of her, with his gentle demeanor. "Good morning, Senior. It was a private matter, nothing more."

"If you're having any trouble, please do let me know." Jimin approached her. The light cascaded over his tall, dashing figure; he was sure to strike a pleasing sight no matter the angle.

"Thank you, Senior."

The corner of Jimin lips lifted. "Are you headed to the library?"

Xie Jennie nodded instantly. "What a
coincidence, I'm headed there too. Why don't you join me?" Jimin asked, his eyes on Tang Lisa.

Tang Lisa had no way of refusing; the library didn't belong to her, after all. Xie Jennie tugged on her arm and whispered, "Take the chance to snag him. When your husband is dead, you can start afresh with this hunk of a man. No need to thank me for giving you this opportunity; that's what good friends do!"

Tang Lisa brow pinched in displeasure. She didn't like how casually her friend referred to  Jungkook death. "Jennie, he's my husband. No matter what, you shouldn't speak of him like that. Besides, I don't feel that way towards our senior."

"Okay, I know! But I'm just speaking facts here. Like it or not, you and Jiang Shaocheng simply don't have any future together. Plus, Jimin is one of a kind. Just take it as though you're making friends with him." Xie Jennie clearly didn't think a man like Jiang Shaocheng was worthy of her close friend, let alone a better match for her than the man in front of them, who was more conventionally attractive in every way.

There was no winning with her, so Tang Lisa kept silent and promptly made her way to the library. She would find a way to save  Jungkook and help him live. As for what happened afterwards... there was no telling, was there?

Inside the library, Tang Lisa scoured the shelves for books and was about to reach for one on tiptoe, when a hand stretched out and took it for her. She turned to see Jimin directly behind her nearly knocking into him.
She retreated a step so that her back was pressed against the bookshelf. Instead of moving away, however, Jimin closed the distance between them, one hand placed on either side of her head. He leaned in with bated breath.

"Thank you, Senior!"

Tang Lisa took the book from him and rushed off. She still needed to look for more books to better understand the different treatment methods. If Western techniques didn't work, she would try traditional medicine. Naturally, she was so lost in thought that she didn't notice Jimin crestfallen expression.

"Lisa, that book's level of difficulty is a little advanced. If you want to learn about traditional medicine, you should try to glean the basics from this book," Jimin suggested in a crisp, clear voice, holding out a second book with a smile.

Tang Lisa edged to the side, keeping her distance from him. She had indeed been looking for that book. "Thank you."

Jimin passed her the book, sensing her reservations about him and frowning slightly. He sat down next to Tang Lisa. "I've read all these books. If you don't understand anything, you can ask me. I'd love to hear the opinion of our top student here."

At his words, Tang Lisa came alert; when it came to her areas of interest, she was nothing short of earnest. Xie Jennie sat opposite both of them, observing silently. Tang Lisa, naive darling that she was, didn't even spare a glance at the fine, handsome man beside her. Jimin eyes, on the other hand, lingered on her, and his manner constantly betrayed little signs of doting.

She pursed her lips. This man was most definitely interested in her dearest friend Lili. She whipped out her phone, taking pictures to capture the evidence.