Transmigration: Experiencing Life's End - Dying Peacefully in One's Sleep

Nan Zheng: "And you? Are you a local?"

Duan Jiaxu: "I am from Yihe."

Nan Zheng: "You came to Nanwu for the exam?"

Duan Jiaxu: "Yes, my mother passed away when I was a freshman in college." He didn't mention his father who was lying in bed.

Nan Zheng: "I'm sorry."

Duan Jiaxu took a breath: "It's okay, it's all in the past."

Nan Zheng: "Yes, you should also look forward. Your mother would also want you to be happy."

Duan Jiaxu turned to look at her: "Okay, I'll be happy."

Seeing you makes me happy, Duan Jiaxu thought to himself.

Nan Zheng: "I've arrived. Are you ready?"

Duan Jiaxu joked, "Would you like to invite me in for a bit?"

Nan Zheng: "If you're not in a hurry, I can let you in for a cup of tea."

Duan Jiaxu said with a regretful look, "It's a pity, my appointment time is almost up. I'll save the tea for next time."

Nan Zheng was amused: "Okay, you can come whenever you have time."

Seeing that she smiled, Duan Jiaxu continued to tease her: "Okay, I'll remember that. You won't kick me out when I come over, will you?"

Nan Zheng's lips didn't curl down: "No."

Duan Jiaxu smiled at her, raised his hand to check the time, and said, "Alright, I really have to go now. You go in first."

Nan Zheng nodded: "Okay, bye-bye."

Duan Jiaxu: "Bye-bye."

After she went inside, Duan Jiaxu turned around and quickened his pace to his part-time job.

*

Back home, Nan Zheng brewed a pot of tea and sipped it contentedly while holding Xiao Qi.

I finished my homework at home in the afternoon; weekends always seem to fly by.

On Sunday morning, Nan Zheng booked a squash court to play, hoping to develop more sports and hobbies.

It's a good time to relax and work up a sweat.

I swam in the villa's pool in the afternoon; the indoor pool temperature was just right.

After dinner, I watched a movie and poured myself a glass of red wine.

Without trying to sober up, Nan Zheng was just slightly tipsy and ready to go to sleep.

I slept soundly tonight and returned to school feeling refreshed the next day.

*

My university years are almost over, and the school will be on holiday before the Chinese New Year.

University time passed by in the blink of an eye, and next year Nanzheng will also be going out for an internship.

Through technical means, we found a large company that specializes in providing technical services for the company's network.

After her internship ends, Nan Zheng will start working on her own.

I received a call from my parents before the Chinese New Year. They said there was a project that required continuous observation and experimentation, and I wouldn't be able to come home for the holiday.

Nan Zheng expressed her understanding, after all, the original owner had often experienced this situation before.

I don't like crowds anyway, so I can have a New Year's Eve dinner with Xiaoqi by myself during the Spring Festival.

*

On the morning of New Year's Eve, Nan Zheng got up very early. She swam in the pool in the morning, ate lunch cooked by her aunt, and planned to cook dinner herself.

I drove to the nearby supermarket to buy some ingredients I liked. My aunt usually buys and cooks everything fresh, so there's no stock.

*

桑家

Duan Jiaxu was taken home by Sang Yan to celebrate the New Year together. After lunch, he chatted with Sang Yan in the room.

Sang Yan asked curiously, "How are things going between you and Nan Zheng?"

Duan Jiaxu: "We keep in touch frequently."

Sang Yan: "When do you plan to confess your feelings?"

Duan Jiaxu lowered his gaze: "Wait a little longer!"

Seeing his expression and thinking about his family situation, Sang Yan understood him.

Duan Jiaxu held his phone, staring blankly for a while, before unconsciously opening it and finding the person pinned to the top of his chat list.

Looking through the chat history, the last time we chatted was three days ago, when I asked her what she was doing.

Nan Zheng told him about her daily life, and Duan Jiaxu also shared some interesting stories he encountered while working part-time.

The two chatted happily and became more and more familiar with each other.

Duan Jiaxu smiled slightly and sent a "Happy New Year" message.

I originally planned to send it to her tonight, but I couldn't resist sending it early.

After sending the message, I kept staring at the screen, waiting for her reply.

Nan Zheng was driving when her phone rang. She picked it up to check the message.

Since it's inconvenient to type while driving, I replied to him via voice message.

Happy New Year! I'm driving. Call me if you need anything!

Duan Jiaxu opened the voice chat, and a clear, pleasant voice came through.

Sang Yan, who was sitting next to him, also heard the sound and looked over.

Duan Jiaxu went outside to the balcony and made a phone call. Nan Zheng answered and put the call on speakerphone.

Duan Jiaxu [Nan Zheng, where are you going?]

Nan Zheng [is going to the supermarket; she plans to cook dinner herself tonight.]

Duan Jiaxu smiled and said, "It seems your parents are in for a treat."

Nan Zheng chuckled. [Unfortunately, they won't have that treat today.]

Duan Jiaxu knew her parents were quite busy. [Aren't they coming home for the Chinese New Year?]

Nan Zheng: [Yes, I'm quite busy.]

Duan Jiaxu: [You're spending the New Year alone?]

Nan Zheng: [Yes, I've arrived. I'll talk to you later, text me if you need anything.]

Duan Jiaxu: [Okay, be careful.]

After hanging up the phone, Duan Jiaxu stared at the phone in thought for a while before returning to Sang Yan's room and picking up his bag.

"I'm leaving now, see you after the New Year." With that, he went out.

Sang Yan chased after him, asking, "Are you alright?"

Duan Jiaxu: "It's nothing."

Seeing that his expression didn't seem to indicate anything bad, Sang Yan felt relieved: "Okay, take care."

Duan Jiaxu greeted Sang's parents and then went outside the residential area to hail a taxi to buy gifts.

Then I took a taxi directly to the entrance of Nanzheng Community.

He got out of the car and went inside. Because he often came here for part-time work, the security guard recognized him and didn't stop him.

He walked in the direction of Nan Zheng's house, his hands, which were carrying things, clenched slightly, and you could tell that he was a little nervous.

Duan Jiaxu pursed his lips, thinking about how Nan Zheng would react if she saw him, given his impulsive actions.

My mind was still racing when a car drove up from behind.

After Nan Zheng finished shopping, she drove back and spotted a familiar figure by the roadside.

Isn't that Duan Jiaxu?

Nan Zheng drove past, the sound of the sports car interrupting Duan Jiaxu's thoughts. He instinctively moved to the side to avoid the car.

Duan Jiaxu only looked over in confusion when the car stopped next to him.

The car window opened, revealing Nan Zheng's delicate face.

"Duan Jiaxu, what are you doing here?"

Duan Jiaxu's heart tightened, and he slowly curled the corners of his mouth into his usual smile.

"I'm spending New Year's Eve alone and wanted to ask you for shelter. I wonder if you still mean what you said about me being welcome anytime?"

Knowing that she lives alone, and since I happen to be alone too, it's appropriate to say it this way.

Nan Zheng smiled slightly: "Of course, get in the car."

"Poor Xiao Qi, you're not in for a treat today."

Xiao Qi: "Host, please make me something delicious next time."

Nan Zheng: "No problem."

Seeing her reaction, Duan Jiaxu breathed a sigh of relief: "Then I'll take the liberty of bothering you."

Nan Zheng: "I won't bother you, I'm all alone anyway."

Duan Jiaxu: "Then I'm in luck today to taste your cooking."

Nan Zheng: "Okay, but you'll have to help too."

Duan Jiaxu's eyes were full of smiles: "No problem."

Before the car entered the garage, Nan Zheng put Duan Jiaxu down.

After parking the car and getting out, I went to the back seat to get my things. When I saw Duan Jiaxu, I noticed what he was holding.

"Why did you bring something with you?"

Duan Jiaxu: "It's nothing valuable." He then took the item from her hand.

"I'll bring it."