It Seems I’m Not The Only One Who Reincarnated

Shi Hai had indeed noticed Jian Sichun’s discomfort.

“Yeah, she’s the type who feels worse herself when she hits someone else.”

“She’s very kind… just like Mom.”

“But she still did it.”

“Yes…”

Shi Hai patted Zhu Lingjie on the shoulder, advising her.

“She’ll be a great friend. Make sure you get along with her.”

“I will cherish her.”

“I’ll talk to her later, so don’t worry.”

“Okay, that’s good…”

Zhu Lingjie felt relieved.

If Shi Hai promised something, he would certainly follow through, and she trusted him to comfort Jian Sichun properly.

Next, it was her turn to strengthen her relationship with Shi Hai.

It was a rare opportunity to be alone together, so it would be a shame not to try.

But when it came to her turn, Zhu Lingjie became nervous again.

“Also, you can just call me by my name…”

“Yeah, that makes sense.”

Shi Hai thought it would be strange to keep calling her by her full name since they had known each other for so long.

Since they were friends, the way they addressed each other should be more intimate.

“Then I’ll call you Lingjie? Or, like my mom, Lingling?”

“Um…”

Zhu Lingjie quickly covered her mouth.

In her previous life, Shi Hai always called her “Lingling,” and every time she heard it, her face would light up with a smile.

If he called her “Lingling” now, Zhu Lingjie felt she would be smiling all the time.

Given her usually expressionless face, a sudden change might seem odd, like a slit-mouthed woman…

And she knew her ears were soft, easily swayed by sweet talk, turning her into a blushing mess.

So she opted for the safer choice.

“Ling… Lingjie is fine!”

“Okay, then you can call me by my name too… but my name is only two characters, so calling me ‘Hai’ might sound a bit awkward?”

Zhu Lingjie thought about how she used to call him and blushed.

She used to call him “husband” and, when feeling playful, “darling.”

When in a maid outfit, it was “Master,” and in a traditional bellyband, it was “Sir.”

Looking back, it wasn’t just sweet; it was downright embarrassing.

Oh no, oh no, oh no!

Zhu Lingjie’s heart screamed silently, her face burning.

“My mom also calls me by my full name, so it’s better to stick with that… huh? What’s wrong?”

Seeing Shi Hai unusually shy, scratching his cheek with an awkward laugh, he said.

“Haha, nothing, it’s just… it feels quite rare to hear you call my name.”

“Ah…”

Hearing this, Zhu Lingjie felt very guilty. She really hadn’t called Shi Hai’s name much in the past.

Despite being childhood friends, she hadn’t done the things a childhood friend should do.

How many bad memories had she left him with?

Bowing to apologize, she began to speak.

“I… umm…”

But before she could apologize, Shi Hai covered her mouth.

“Don’t apologize; it’s not your fault.”

“Umm…”

“I was just feeling a bit sentimental.”

After releasing her, Shi Hai continued.