Gu Lichen walked out of the lavishly decorated ballroom and did not look back.He wanted Hua Lifang to pay for her actions with the rest of her life!He would have to live with it for the rest of his life as well!‘Reaping what he had sown’ was probably the best description!His happiness in this life was over!...What happened at Hua Lifang's birthday party was trending online that night, including the video that was broadcasted exposing how she had deliberately framed Guo Xinli. There was also a video of Gu Lichen coming and ordering people to strip Hua Lifang of her clothes.The rest of the footage was not shown, but it was enough to show that the woman who had been made a star in the entertainment industry by the crown prince was done for. Prosperity and wealth were all but gone for her.Then, it was discovered that there was something even worse. Gu Group sued Hua Lifang for obtaining a large amount of money through fraudulent means.This news seemed to make the public e
His soft voice sounded almost gentle and casual, but his eyes were staring at her, not letting any subtle expression on her face slip from his gaze.Ling Yiran pressed her lower lip. "There's nothing to regret. Since I’ve made my decision, I won't regret it."'Besides, even though I’ve told him, I still can't give Gu Lichen what he wants. After all, the man I love was...' Ling Yiran's eyes darkened at the thought.She loved him so much back then. What about now? Did she still have affections for him?"What's on your mind?" he asked as his fingers grabbed her jaw suddenly. He did not like the sad and lonely look in her eyes. It was as if there was something he could not grasp."Nothing," said Ling Yiran."I want to hear the truth," he said, narrowing his eyes.She hesitated for a moment before finally saying, "I'm just wondering what kind of feelings I have for you."His dark peach blossom eyes narrowed. He stared at her, and those thin lips of his parted lightly. His voice spok
His fingers were holding her jaw tightly, not allowing her to evade him, and his lips were a little cool, which was so different from hers.His kiss was also domineering. It was absolutely overbearing, but with a gentleness and longing from before.Ling Yiran could only feel her heart beating faster and faster. At this moment, she somehow did not want to struggle or resist it anymore.She slowly closed her eyes and went along with his kiss. What happened in the past suddenly recurred to her. It turned out some feelings were unforgettable even though it had already been a year.She told herself to forget about it, but she had not forgotten anything.When the kiss was finally over, Ling Yiran opened her eyes and stared at the person in front of her."Why didn't you resist me?" his voice muttered.She did not know how to answer him because even she did not have the answer to it."Because you want to be my family, so even if I kiss you or do more intimate things to you, you can put
He raised his hand, and his fingertips gently brushed against her lips, wiping away the remaining water droplets from the gargling. "But it doesn't matter if you hate it! We're husband and wife. It's only normal and natural for us to touch each other, isn't it? Even if you're unwilling, are you going to endure it for the sake of the children?"With that, he turned to leave as though he had no intention of listening to her answer. "Alright, it's getting late. Go to bed. I have some things to take care of in the study."However, before he could take another step, a pair of slender arms suddenly wrapped around him from behind. "I don't hate it," said Ling Yiran as she pretty much buried her face in Yi Jinli's broad back. "It’s just morning sickness. I have no way to control it. But at least I didn't hate the kiss earlier."He suddenly stiffened as if he had not expected her to say such a thing.After a pause, she continued saying, "Perhaps there are certain things that are natural bet
"Thank you, Yiran!" said Guo Xinli.Ling Yiran said guiltily, "I haven't helped much. It's mainly because of the video that was exposed. Besides, you were set up because of me. This would never have happened if you didn't know me."'But what's with the video? Looking at the video, the camera was probably secretly installed in the car. Who on earth installed that in Hua Lifang's car? What was their original purpose?'Ling Yiran had no clue about these yet.Guo Xinli hurriedly said, "No, no! You’ve been very helpful. If it hadn't been for you, I would've been worried sick in jail!"Ling Yiran knew Guo Xinli did not want her to feel guilty about it.Without saying anything more, she helped Guo Xinli with the procedures and walked out of the detention center with him."Yiran, is Gu Lichen really suing your cousin for fraud?" asked Guo Xinli."I think so, but I just read it from the gossip online. I don't know the details, and I've stopped talking to Gu Lichen," said Ling Yiran."I
Ling Yiran gave her the name of the hospital and said, "Why don't I come and pick you up now? I'm free anyway."A little later, Zhuo Qianyun was slightly surprised when a black car appeared at the neighborhood gate she resided in. Bodyguards and drivers were following Ling Yiran. She looked at Ling Yiran in confusion. "This is..."Ling Yiran said, "Jin arranged it. I'm married to him now, and I'm three months pregnant."Zhuo Qianyun widened her eyes and looked at her in surprise. "You're... married and pregnant? To Yi Jinli?"Ling Yiran replied, "Yes. Come on, get in the car first."Zhuo Qianyun was still looking at Ling Yiran after getting into the car. It was as though she was still trying to digest the information she had just received. Who would have thought that so many things had happened after just a few days of not seeing each other!"By the way, Sis Zhuo, your case will be heard in court in a month. Besides myself, I'll find you another lawyer who's good at such cases so
However, the good news today was that Lianyi was getting better and would probably be able to transfer out of the ICU in the next couple of days. Then, it would not be long before she could have a second operation.Ling Yiran sent Zhuo Qianyun home after visiting Qin Lianyi. However, the driver suddenly stopped the car when they were halfway there. Ling Yiran was immediately stunned. Soon after, she found that their car had been surrounded by several other black cars.At that moment, a figure got out of their car and walked to Ling Yiran's car. The bodyguard, who was sitting at the front, also got out and stopped Gu Lichen at the car door.Gu Lichen glanced faintly at the bodyguard. The men behind him went straight over, and several of them immediately broke into a fight.Even though the bodyguards Yi Jinli had assigned to follow Ling Yiran had all been carefully selected, Gu Lichen had more men with him, so Ling Yiran’s bodyguards were subdued in no time.Gu Lichen walked to the
However, he felt a pang in his heart when she said those words. ‘It’s all in the past now.’"What about me... Am I in the past too?"Ling Yiran turned her head and stared at the man sitting beside her. "It's all in the past to me, so you don't have to dwell on it."He broke into a chuckle. "I don't have to..." His pain, regrets, and remorse were all unnecessary?The car had already stopped at the entrance of the main house, and Gu Lichen said, "Get out of the car. I have something to show you."Ling Yiran followed Gu Lichen into the main house and they soon arrived at a studio.His paintings were in it. They were paintings of... her as a child. The scenes of them in the woods when they were little, her grabbing his hand to prevent him from falling off the cliff at a time of crisis... and her coming down the hill with him on her back...He had painted the scenes in his memory and placed them in this room.It was unknown how many paintings there were.Gu Lichen said bitterly, "I
He clenched his jaw and felt his teeth ache. 'Yeah, she’s broken up with me. She has every right to find a new boyfriend, but... the thought of her smiling at another man, and kissing and hugging him makes me uncomfortable.’ Gu Lichen could not help feeling irritated."You can't find one! Do you think you can find another man like me to love when you love me so much?" he said.Zhong Keke retorted with a slightly red face, "You... You're too confident. Who are you to say I can't find one? I love you now, but I can slowly get over you. Besides, I don't need to find a man like you in the future. I just need to find an ordinary man with a good personality who treats me well! I’ll give him all my heart, and he’ll do the same!"It was more like she was telling herself that.'Yes, I can move on from him. I can do it!'However, her words seemed to have provoked him as he turned the steering wheel sharply, slammed on the brakes, and pulled over at the roadside.She was thrown forward and
The fact Zhong Keke accepted was that she feared she would love him more and more!When Yi Jinli and Gu Lichen returned to the ward, Ling Yiran was still chatting with Zhong Keke about the children, not only the new baby but also the triplets."Alright, Lichen and I are going home first. Yiran, have a good rest. I'll visit you and the baby again next time," Zhong Keke said and got up after seeing the exhaustion on Ling Yiran's face.Ling Yiran replied, "Okay. I'll let you meet my triplets next time.""Sure."After Zhong Keke and Gu Lichen left, Yi Jinli lay on Ling Yiran's bed and said, "If you're sleepy, sleep first. The doctor said you need more rest."Ling Yiran said, "I'm a little sleepy, but I had a nice chat with Keke today. Jin, you know what? I think it's great that Lichen has fallen in love with Keke. Keke's a wonderful woman, and Lichen has finally found his happily ever after."She said as she slowly closed her eyes and fell asleep.Looking at his wife's sleeping fac
"Thank you! It's a good painting, and I like it very much. I didn't expect you to draw my daughter like that.""I saw the baby when I came to the hospital that day, so I remembered," said Zhong Keke."I heard from Jin that you and Lichen both came to the hospital that day. I didn't scare you, did I?" said Ling Yiran.Zhong Keke smiled softly, "All that matters is that you're safe. Being alive is better than anything."The two women chatted while the two men looked at each other. Then, Yi Jinli said, "Lichen, let's go get some air."The two men got up and walked out of the ward.Zhong Keke looked uneasily at the ward door.Ling Yiran said, "They’ll be back soon. Don't worry. My Jin won't kidnap Lichen."Zhong Keke smiled, knowing that Yi Jinli probably had not told Ling Yiran about what happened that day."By the way, how are you and Lichen's relationship? Does he treat you well?" Ling Yiran asked."He treats me well." It was true. He treated her well. He would give her everyt
He and Song Qingyao were not even friends."You don't have to explain this to me," said Zhong Keke. They had broken up, and she did not need these explanations.Besides, she knew better than anyone that he had always been in love with Yiran.Thinking of Yiran, Zhong Keke said, "I want to go to the hospital to see Yiran. Can I?" The last time she visited Yiran, Yiran was still unconscious, so she wanted to check on her.Hesitation flashed across Gu Lichen's face."Don't worry. I won't say anything to trigger Yiran. I’ll still pretend to be your girlfriend in front of Yiran. If Yiran asks you, you can say we're doing quite well. When Yiran has recovered, I can make an excuse to say we've broken up. Of course, I can take all the blame. For example, I thought being with you attracted too much attention, or I couldn’t get used to being with you, or I had fallen for someone else—"Before she could finish speaking, she was suddenly pulled into a wide embrace.His hands held her tightly
Zhou Xinmian: [I said you were living with Gu Lichen now. Then they said nothing and left readily.]"..."Zhou Xinmian: [Did you block their phone numbers? They said you're not answering your phone.]Zhong Keke: [Yeah.]She should have blocked her uncle's family's phone numbers long ago. Even blocking them now was considered late!Zhou Xinmian: [Well done! But didn’t they try calling you using another phone number?]Zhong Keke: [They did. But as soon as they spoke and I heard their voices, I hung up and blocked their phone numbers.]In other words, she did not give them a chance to talk.She did not want to listen to what they had to say anyway. They had worn out the last of her affection.Zhou Xinmian: [Have you made up your mind this time?]Zhong Keke: [I’ll just consider that my grandparents only gave birth to my father!]In other words, she no longer considered her uncle and his family her family!Zhou Xinmian: [You should have done that long ago! They told me Gu Lichen
It was why he had said such things at the time to keep the woman from leaving!"Maybe I've liked you since then." It probably started earlier than he thought.Zhong Keke's eyes watered as tears were about to pour out. She raised her hands and covered her eyes, "Gu Lichen, stop telling me such things!"Such things would only make her waver when her resolution was hard-won. Did he know how much determination and perseverance it took her to ask for a break-up and keep her distance from him to stop loving him when she loved him so much?Though her hands shielded her eyes, they could not stop the tears.His fingers pulled her hands away. "Alright, I'll stop. I'll stop talking. Don't cry."Her tears had always left him flustered.He hugged her and coaxed her. The indifference in his phoenix eyes had become affection.Zhong Keke finally stopped crying, but she still sniffled occasionally.Holding a tissue, Gu Lichen carefully wiped the tears from her face. After a moment, he said,
"Do you care about me?" She smiled bitterly. "That word isn’t only something you say but..." She did not continue speaking after a pause.However, he already knew what she was going to say.Gu Lichen turned pale. He knew that the incident at the comic fiesta was something that bothered her.He was the one who caused it!"Also, I think we'd better talk about the possibility of me getting pregnant!" she said."Okay, go ahead," he said as he asked the others in the living room to leave."Will you insist that I have the baby if I get pregnant?" she asked, looking at him."If you’re pregnant, I don't want to lose the baby," he said. He had never longed for children even though his parents had always wanted grandchildren, even if it was out of wedlock.However, such ideas had never occurred to him.Now, he wanted to have the baby because they would be... his baby with Keke!"Even if I don't want the baby, are you still going to stop me from having an abortion?" she asked.He was s
Even though he did not love her, she still thought she was a better candidate than Zhong Keke.However, to her disappointment, the way Gu Lichen looked at her was still icy."I'm not interested in you. The Song family you're so proud of will no longer exist in Shen City a year later. Perhaps the Song family can keep some things if you start planning now. Otherwise, you'll have nothing left."With that said, Gu Lichen left the ward, leaving Song Qingyao standing where she was in a daze.Other than reluctance, resentment, and jealousy, there was more shock and fear on her face.'Does Lichen intend to eradicate the Song family within a year? Is... Is he going that far for Zhong Keke? He doesn't love Zhong Keke, right? Why is he doing it? Why?' Unfortunately, no one could give her the answer.Gu Lichen walked out of the hospital and got into the car. He slowly closed his eyes as Song Qingyao's last words flashed through his mind.'It doesn't matter... even if I don't love her?'Kek
Song Qingyao's heart sank. Sure enough, he could find out anything he wanted to."Why did you do it?" Gu Lichen said coldly.Song Qingyao suddenly laughed. "You're asking me why? Gu Lichen, I’ve loved you for so many years. What do you think?""I wouldn't love you even if Zhong Keke didn't exist. If I wanted to fall for you, I would have done so from the beginning," said Gu Lichen.Song Qingyao's mouth was full of bitterness. She knew that!However, knowing was one thing. Her being reluctant and unwilling to accept it was a different matter!She shouted, "Why did you choose Zhong Keke? You love Ling Yiran because Ling Yiran saved your life when you were a child. What about Zhong Keke? Why her?"She accepted losing to Ling Yiran because she had never saved Lichen's life.However, how could she accept losing to Zhong Keke? "Because she's the one who saved me from the messy relationship," replied Gu Lichen."What do you mean?" Song Qingyao was puzzled.Instead of explaining, he