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

"Drink some water, are you still feeling unwell?"

Duan Jiaxu took the drink and drank a large gulp, then said, "A little."

Nan Zheng: "Then you should get some rest. I'll head back now."

Duan Jiaxu: "I'll see you off." He then stood up.

Nan Zheng: "No need, don't cause trouble if you've had too much to drink."

Duan Jiaxu walked in her direction: "I'm fine."

He had just said he was fine when he lost his balance and fell towards Nan Zheng.

Nan Zheng reached out to help her: "Hey, be careful."

Nan Zheng couldn't bear his weight and fell onto the sofa, where Duan Jiaxu landed on top of her.

Their eyes met, and the atmosphere fell silent.

Nan Zheng thought to herself: What a melodramatic scene this is.

Duan Jiaxu thought to himself: She's so beautiful, I want to kiss her.

The two were not on the same wavelength, and Nan Zheng was about to push him away.

Duan Jiaxu was under the influence of alcohol, and his thoughts overwhelmed his reason.

Nan Zheng was held tightly by him, and then a gentle kiss landed on her lips.

Nan Zheng: ...

After the brief encounter ended, Duan Jiaxu released Nan Zheng.

The unfamiliar touch on his lips sobered Duan Jiaxu up a bit: "Sorry."

Nan Zheng: "Get up first."

Duan Jiaxu rolled to the side, slowly got up, and went into the bathroom to wash his face with cold water.

Once he was fully awake, he came out and said to Nan Zheng, "I'll take you home."

Nan Zheng: "Are you alright?"

Duan Jiaxu: "Yeah, I acted impulsively just now."

Nan Zheng teased him, "So you're regretting it?"

Duan Jiaxu quickly explained, "No, I was just afraid you would be unhappy."

Nan Zheng: "Then why did you act impulsively?"

Duan Jiaxu confessed: "I like you, so I want to kiss you."

Nan Zheng raised an eyebrow: "I thought you wouldn't say it."

Duan Jiaxu: "I thought I would only be qualified to confess my feelings to you after everything was settled."

Nan Zheng: "So today was an accident?"

Duan Jiaxu curled the corners of his mouth: "It's my fault for not being able to control myself, so please forgive me."

Nan Zheng smiled and said, "We'll see how you perform in the future."

Duan Jiaxu walked over and took her hand: "You promised me?"

Nan Zheng didn't shake off his hand, but said, "I didn't say you were still in the probationary period."

Duan Jiaxu smiled broadly: "Okay, I will try my best to get a permanent position."

Although I confessed my feelings earlier than planned, I feel more relaxed now, as this is something I've always wanted to do.

Nan Zheng: "I'm going back."

Duan Jiaxu pulled her along, saying, "I'll take you downstairs."

Nan Zheng: "Let's go."

Duan Jiaxu looked at her with a smile the whole way, making Nan Zheng feel a little uncomfortable.

"Why do you keep looking at me?"

Duan Jiaxu: "I'm glad you didn't reject me."

Nan Zheng laughed too.

I didn't expect what happened today. I thought it would be some time before we got together.

Upon arriving at the parking lot, Nan Zheng said, "I'm leaving now. I'll be going to Yihe in a while."

Duan Jiaxu didn't mention this, but planned to stay for a few days before returning to Yihe, since it wouldn't be appropriate to leave right after confessing his feelings.

Duan Jiaxu: "I'll watch you leave."

Nan Zheng nodded, got into the car, rolled down the window, waved to him, and drove away.

Duan Jiaxu smiled and waved, watching her car drive away.

Duan Jiaxu stood there for a long time, his lips never twitching.

Because of her, I had the courage to drink, and I also had an unexpected pleasant surprise.

His desire for her overcame his drunken rationality, and he finally made progress with her.

Duan Jiaxu was looking forward to seeing her again tomorrow.

*

The next day, Duan Jiaxu got up early and sent a message to Nan Zheng.

I asked for leave from work last night and plan to stay in Nanwu for a few more days.

Duan Jiaxu felt happy just thinking about what happened last night.

I've already imagined many wonderful days for the two of us in the future.

Seeing that there was still no reply on her phone, she guessed that she might not be awake yet. Thinking of how groggy she was when she woke up early in Yihe, she chuckled to herself.

Nan Zheng woke up around 10 a.m., turned on her phone and played some music to start the day in a good mood.

Upon seeing Duan Jiaxu's message saying he wouldn't be returning to Yihe today, I asked him what his plans were for the day.

Nan Zheng [I plan to rest today; I have to go to work tomorrow.]

I'll be submitting my resignation to the company tomorrow; I've already completed my internship.

Duan Jiaxu: [I'm coming to find you.]

I can't wait to see her.

Nan Zheng: [Come on.]

I went downstairs for breakfast and made myself a cup of coffee.

Before Duan Jiaxu arrived, Nan Zheng had printed out two copies of the contract.

Even if the relationship is different, a contract still needs to be signed.

From now on, I can be a hands-off boss and just enjoy life.

I trust Duan Jiaxu's abilities; he'll only come to me for important matters.

Xiao Qi: "Host, guess what I did?"

Nan Zheng casually asked, "What are you doing? Trying to 'get into' the system?"

Xiao Qi was surprised and embarrassed: "How did you know?"

Nan Zheng: "You're something else! Tell me more about it?"

Xiao Qi: "No, it's just that a new system came next door, and it has a very nice voice."

Nan Zheng: "You're a voice enthusiast?"

Xiao Qi: "I just listened to its sound and felt that it met my standards."

Nan Zheng: "You still have standards?"

Xiao Qi proudly replied, "Of course."

Nan Zheng: "Tell me your standards."

Xiao Qi: "She's good-looking, has a great figure, and a pleasant voice."

Nan Zheng: "Where did you get the standards from your system?"

Xiao Qi: "Host, I learned this from you. Weren't all the ones you found before like this?"

Nan Zheng: ...So it was me who corrupted it?

Oh, no, this isn't about leading people astray.

Nan Zheng said helplessly, "That's fine, just look for someone according to this standard."

Xiao Qi: "I knew following the host was the right thing to do."

Nan Zheng: "Keep it up!"

Xiao Qi: "I will, host."

Nan Zheng thought Xiao Qi was a clever learner, and it seemed she needed to set a good example for her.

Forget it, I'm not exactly a good role model myself. It's just a case of birds of a feather flocking together.

*

The doorbell rang; it must be Duan Jiaxu. Nan Zheng went to open the door.

"Why don't you come in yourself? You know the password."

Duan Jiaxu smiled and said, "You're giving me permission to enter, so I'll definitely come right in next time."

His gaze toward Nan Zheng was ambiguous yet earnest. This time, he made no attempt to conceal his feelings as before.

Nan Zheng looked at Duan Jiaxu; he seemed a little different today.

Peach Blossom's eyes were full of smiles, and her gaze was somewhat alluring, like a fox spirit exuding charm.

Nan Zheng: "You're a little different today."

Duan Jiaxu: "How is it different? Is he more handsome?"

Nan Zheng laughed and joked, "You're a bit shameless."

Duan Jiaxu: ...

Nan Zheng handed him the contract that had been prepared on the table.

"Take a look and see if there are any problems?"

Duan Jiaxu took it, read it, and signed it immediately.

"no problem."

Nan Zheng: "Okay, I'll go to the company tomorrow to process my resignation."

Duan Jiaxu: "I'll go back too."

Nan Zheng: "What are the plans for today?"

Duan Jiaxu: "Let's go see a movie this afternoon and then go out for dinner tonight."

Nan Zheng had no objection: "Okay."