My Online Girlfriend Has a Twin Sister

Jiangg Ning thought for a moment. The Liu Family must have already heard about the Jiangg Family’s situation. Mingzhu City was only so big, and this mess was spreading as if it had grown wings.

When she called today, her grandmother had picked up and guessed what it was about right away.

Borrowing money was never easy, especially from an "enemy." One could only imagine the difficulty.

But Jiangg Ning knew she had no choice.

The Jiangg Family had lost contact with their relatives back in Jiangg Ruxue’s generation. It was a chaotic era where everything was waiting to be rebuilt, and people’s hearts were colder than usual; otherwise, Jiangg Ruxue wouldn’t have had to endure so many cold shoulders. After Jiangg Ruxue grew up and married into a wealthy family, given her personality, it was a blessing she didn’t hold grudges, let alone try to maintain relationships.

As for other friends, both Jiangg Ruxue and Jiangg Ning had a few.

But who among them could possibly produce such a staggering sum of money?

Even if they could, who would risk their entire fortune for the sake of the word "friend"?

Other people had parents, siblings, and children of their own; they had to be responsible for their loved ones.

After a process of elimination in her mind, Jiangg Ning’s gaze could only turn to her grandparents. The old couple had substantial assets. If they were willing to lend her some money for their granddaughter’s sake, it would solve the immediate crisis.

But she had no confidence they would agree.

If it were for the two sisters, her grandparents would most likely help. But this was for Jiangg Ruxue.

And there was no need to mention just how much the old couple despised their former daughter-in-law.

Turning it over and over in her mind, Jiangg Ning furrowed her brow. No wonder she wasn’t sleeping late at night, but was instead holed up in the study taking stock of her assets...

"Borrowing money is so hard... Actually, you have another option, Ningning," Chen Yuan’s cautious voice sounded in her ear.

"Another option?"

"Yes, yes."

"For example?" Jiangg Ning already knew what Chen Yuan was going to say, but she couldn’t help but ask.

"Don’t I have that company? It was a birthday present from my dad, an investment firm. It’s quite profitable... I can give you the money to tide you over, so you don’t have to borrow from anyone."

In the silent study.

Chen Yuan sat cross-legged on the floor, his eyes glimmering as he looked at Jiangg Ning.

The sincerity in his voice was palpable.

If you truly love someone, what is money? Never mind money; nothing in the world can compare to the bond forged when two people face hardship together.

The premise being that the person is worth it.

In Chen Yuan’s eyes, Jiangg Ning was of course worth it. She was worth far more than everything he owned.

"I knew you were going to say that." Jiangg Ning shot to her feet, took two steps forward, then turned back and said hesitantly, "No, I absolutely can’t use your money."

"Why???" Chen Yuan was immediately baffled.

"First of all, this is my family’s business. You have absolutely no responsibility to bear it. Honestly, I’m already so grateful that you’ve stayed with me through this, Chen... Besides, if your family found out, what would they think of me? That I’m asking for money without any official standing?"

"It’s my money. What does it have to do with my family?"

"The company was a gift from your dad. When he gave it to you, he obviously hoped you would treasure it, not easily toss it aside for a girlfriend. That would be a very irrational thing to do."

"Tsk," Chen Yuan sounded hurt and displeased by her words. "It’s true he’s holding the company for me, but I’ve been working my butt off for so long, even neglecting my studies. The company’s prospects are so much better now. I deserve some compensation for my hard work, don’t I? Besides, I’m helping my dad with internal reforms right now. So many people see me as a thorn in their side, and not a single day is easy. For all that, what’s wrong with me spending a little money..."

"Oh, you can say whatever you want, but I really can’t take it. I understand your good intentions, Chen..."

It wasn’t just Chen Yuan; even Jiangg Ning was getting anxious.

She walked over, placed her hands on Chen Yuan’s shoulders, and guided him to sit in a chair. Her voice was gentle as she leaned in to persuade him.

"If it’s a loan, it’s business. If I borrow from you, it’ll get mixed up with too many feelings, and things will get messy. It’s just a very complicated situation." She was at a bit of a loss for words.

She was afraid of hurting Chen Yuan’s feelings, but she also didn’t want to accept such a gift.

Her pride wouldn’t allow her to just accept things from her boyfriend for free.

"Then how about we settle our engagement now?" Chen Yuan blinked. "That way, it’s a gift for my future daughter-in-law. We’ll be family."

"Even worse," Jiangg Ning crossed her arms, looking speechlessly at Chen Yuan. "We’ll discuss our relationship issues after this crisis is over."

"...Then how about I just lend it to you? We can draw up a contract, and you can pay me back in the future."

Chen Yuan felt he had no other choice but to say this.

He also knew that with Jiangg Ning’s personality, she would never agree unless he spelled it out this clearly.

As soon as he said it, his words had an effect.

Jiangg Ning hesitated.

"Do you know how much I need to borrow?"

"I have however much you need."

"Then how many years would I have to work for you?" Jiangg Ning looked troubled. She pulled up a chair for herself and sat down, cupping her chin in her hands. "Forget it. Let’s wait until after I visit my grandparents tomorrow."

Chen Yuan wanted to persuade her further, but Jiangg Ning didn’t give him the chance. She pulled him to his feet and pushed him by the shoulders toward the bedroom.

People aren’t made of iron; after a long day, they need rest. Jiangg Ning had originally wanted Chen Yuan to take a shower and get to bed quickly, but she hadn’t expected him to follow her to the third-floor study.

Outside, the night was quiet and the river wind blew chilly.

Soft light filled the bedroom, and after closing the balcony doors, it felt exceptionally warm.

After tidying up a bit, Jiangg Ning picked up a few bottles and jars from the vanity. Just as she was about to take a shower, she turned her head and saw Chen Yuan sitting on the bed, watching her.

"I’m... going to take a shower."

"Go ahead," Chen Yuan scooted up on the bed. "I’ll wait for you."

"You can sleep first. My shower and skincare routine takes a long time."

"How long?"

Hearing this, Chen Yuan felt a little deflated. It wasn’t that he had anything specific in mind; it was just that after so long, he finally had a chance to be in the same room with his dear girlfriend, only to be left watching her from the sidelines.

There was nothing more torturous than this.

It was like having a fragrant, soft, and mouth-watering little cake right in front of you, but not being able to eat it.

"At least an hour."

"Then why don’t you do your skincare here after your shower?" Chen Yuan pointed to the nearby vanity, its mirror covered by a cloth. "I’ll watch you."

"Aren’t you going to sleep?" Jiangg Ning was a little puzzled.

"We finally have some time together. Just let me be clingy for a little while..."

A couple like Chen Yuan and Jiangg Ning was a rare sight.

They had a slow-burn romance, then went through a cold war. Who knew how long it had been since they had properly spent time together, close enough to whisper secrets.

To put it bluntly, they were no different from a long-distance couple.

"Alright then. I’ll go shower first. It’s just that you’ve had a long day, and I’m worried you’re sleepy..." Jiangg Ning said as she walked into the bathroom.

「A moment later.」

She peeked out again, half of her face visible, and stared at Chen Yuan.

"No peeking."

"Am I that kind of person?"

"Gentleman’s agreement," Jiangg Ning pointed at him. "If I find out you peeked, we’re never sleeping in the same bed again, no matter what."

"Okay, okay. Now go."

To put her at ease, Chen Yuan had no choice but to pick up his phone and pretend to browse.

He waited until the sound of running water started in the bathroom.

The room fell silent otherwise.

Only then did Chen Yuan put down the phone he’d been mindlessly scrolling and gaze up at the ceiling.

...

’Is this considered lucky or unlucky?’ Chen Yuan wondered silently as he stared at the soft light.

He had thought there was no hope for a turnaround in Jiangg Ning’s situation, but then this happened. It was as if heaven itself was helping him.

But at that critical moment, his heart had gone soft.

If... if he hadn’t hesitated before Jiangg Ruxue was taken away by the police, perhaps he’d be persuading his parents to approve their marriage right now, instead of staring blankly into space out of boredom.

Chen Yuan really wanted to respect Jiangg Ning’s decision, but he felt trapped by the current situation. Logically, since he didn’t say anything then, he shouldn’t regret it now.

But people are prone to indecision and struggle; they romanticize the path not taken.

Suddenly, Chen Yuan hated this part of himself. He didn’t like being indecisive; he didn’t want to agonize over the same thing a thousand, ten thousand times.

He then recalled what his therapist had told him.

The world can be unreasonable; you can be unscrupulous to achieve your goals. It is better to be hated by someone than to be loved, for hate lasts longer.

Love means compromise, acceptance, and tolerance.

And what does doing all that get you? A tragic and lamentable ending?

’No,’ Chen Yuan asked himself honestly. ’I don’t want that kind of ending.’

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