She said, "It's just common social etiquette. Besides, he's Lianyi's friend.""I know, but you couldn't take your eyes off him just now," he said."I... I was just curious. After all, he doesn't look like Lianyi's colleague. Besides, you're the one I love. I'm not interested in other men at all!" Ling Yiran explained quickly.He looked at her with a smile as if he had gotten her to say this.Ling Yiran blushed again.Yi Jinli leaned over slightly. Moving a little closer, he said, "Yiran, say it again." His husky voice was full of temptation.Ling Yiran's face became even redder. Even after so many years, she would still blush and her heart would still pound whenever she saw him behaving this way—just as she did at the beginning."You're the one I love," said Ling Yiran."Say it again." His voice grew hoarser, strumming her heartstrings."You're the one I love. You're the one I love..."She repeated it over and over again as he wished.On the other side, Yulai Bai, who was ch
Bai Tingxin's figure suddenly flashed through Qin Lianyi's mind.She shook her head hard. 'What's wrong with me? Why am I thinking of Bai Tingxin when I’m supposed to get over him?!'When the two chose their cakes and returned to Ling Yiran and Yi Jinli's table, Qin Lianyi saw that her best friend was blushing slightly. Yi Jinli was feeding her cake one bite at a time.This public display of affection is...' However, Qin Lianyi was glad to see her best friend so happy now. Even if she could never have a perfect romance herself, it was good enough that Yiran could have a happy ending. During their chat, Qin Lianyi learned that her best friend planned to start a law firm in Shen City and immediately showed her support. "I'll be there to support you when you open for business."Ling Yiran smiled and replied, "Okay. Mr. Bai, you can come as well if you’re free.""Sure," answered Bai Yulai.During their conversation, Ling Yiran learned that Bai Yulai held a middle management positio
Yi Jinli turned to his subordinates and said, "Those who failed to do their duty today will be punished later. Also, find out what's going on with these people.""Yes,” said the subordinate.Just then, one of the men subdued by Yi Jinli's men struggled to raise his head and shouted, "Ling Yiran, you damned lawyer! Don't think this is over just because you ran to Shen City. You and your mentor conspired to put me in prison for two and a half years, causing my wife and children to leave me. I want you to pay the price!"Only now did Ling Yiran recognize the middle-aged man who was screaming in front of her. He was the defendant in one of her cases, and she had been the plaintiff's lawyer.The plaintiff won the case, and the defendant was sentenced to two and a half years in prison."I did nothing wrong. You got what you deserved in this case.""It was you! You and your mentor used me as a stepping stone to make names for yourselves in the legal world. You're just a shameless—"Bef
"I don't want Lianyi to get injured again. Besides, I caused today's conflict. It’s all the more reason I can't ignore Lianyi!" said Ling Yiran."If you're really worried, then I'll have someone find out where Bai Tingxin has taken Qin Lianyi to..."Just then, Ling Yiran's phone rang. The caller ID showed Qin Lianyi's name.Ling Yiran quickly answered the phone and heard her best friend's voice on the other end of the line. "Yiran, are you okay?""I'm fine. What about you? I heard from Jin's men that you were taken away by Bai Tingxin. Do you want me to come and pick you up?" Ling Yiran said quickly."No. I... I'll go back by myself later. Don't worry. Bai Tingxin won't do anything to me." Qin Lianyi could not help looking at Bai Tingxin, who was standing in front of her, as she spoke. She happened to meet Bai Tingxin's eyes.Instantly, Qin Lianyi looked down and continued to ask about Ling Yiran's current situation. After confirming that her best friend and Yi Jinli had already
All of a sudden, he sneered. "Because you have someone else now. Is it Bai Yulai?"When he uttered the name, Qin Lianyi's expression changed immediately. She had only mentioned Bai Yulai's first name during the phone call earlier, not his last name.However, Bai Tingxin knew his full name.Which also meant... "You looked into him?""So what if I did? What about you? How much do you love him? Is it like what you used to feel for me?" he asked with restrained struggle and jealousy in his tone."It's none of your business," said Qin Lianyi.His face seemed to darken under the light of the lamp above them. "You're my ex-girlfriend, after all. Can't I be concerned about you?""You just said I'm your ex-girlfriend. Mr. Bai, if you want to be concerned about someone, why don't you pay more attention to your current girlfriend?" said Qin Lianyi.Bai Tingxin was silent for a moment, then suddenly said, "Have you ever hated me?"She was stunned for a moment. She stared at him in bewilde
"Now, you have the Bai family and are living the life you wanted, which also proves that you made the right choice.""My life isn't hard. I have friends and family who love me. They were there for me when I was in pain, and now my life has gone back to normal. In the future, I'll get married, have children, and have a normal but happy life."So I don't hate you. I just want to get over you. Maybe when we're old and surrounded by children and grandchildren, we can smile at each other if we ever meet on the streets. Wouldn't that be nice?"She whispered. Her tone was calm as if she were merely telling a story, but his heart ached.Her lack of hatred only deepened his pain!He had always felt that meeting her and falling in love with her was the best thing that ever happened to him. She was so nice that she was even considerate of him after their breakup.If he had stopped her from leaving Shen City and not been overconfident, or perhaps if he had been better prepared… would they no
Sometime later, the bathroom door opened. Qin Lianyi had changed into the clothes Bai Tingxin gave her and walked out of the bathroom. She said to Bai Tingxin, "Show me your QR code, I'll transfer you the money.""I already told you, there's no need for that," he said."I also told you we have nothing to do with each other now, so it's better not to owe each other money." Qin Lianyi insisted.The two looked at each other, and there seemed to be something depressing in the air.Qin Lianyi bit her lip slightly. "Bai Tingxin, now that we’ve broken up, I... don't want to owe you anything, so don't let me owe you anything, okay?"His body trembled a little, but he finally took out his phone and showed her his QR code.Qin Lianyi scanned his QR code and keyed in the number.After all, when he gave her the clothes, the price tags were still attached, so she knew the prices. Qin Lianyi could not help but feel a burst of pain at the thought of it. The outfit she was wearing cost two mont
However, when he walked out of the bathroom, he saw Gao Manlin sitting on the couch with a meaningful smile on her lips. "It seems you still can't get over your sweetheart. You saved her today, but it's a pity you can't be with her no matter how reluctant you are.""I just happened to be passing by and helped her out. Now that I've decided to marry you, don't worry about it," Bai Tingxin said lightly."That would be best." Gao Manlin got up and walked over to Bai Tingxin. "You should know how much I've done for you. I helped you regain control of the Bai family and persuaded my parents to let you keep your position as president after we marry and merge our companies. Qin Lianyi can never do what I've done for you. She can never have your back or help you with anything."She was the only one who could help him.Gao Manlin put her arm around Bai Tingxin's neck as she spoke.Bai Tingxin's body stiffened slightly, and his eyes glimmered a little. However, he did not push her away this