"Young Madam, you can go over and see if Young Master Yi is there," said Uncle Kwan."Uncle Kwan, thank you!" Ling Yiran said as she jumped to her feet and ran out of the house."Are you going now, Young Madam?" Uncle Kwan was shocked. "It's too late now. Why don't you go tomorrow...""I want to see Jin as soon as possible!" said Ling Yiran. She could not wait to see him."I'll have the driver take you there." Uncle Kwan said quickly.A few minutes later, a black car slowly drove away from Yi Residence. Ling Yiran kept praying that Yi Jinli was really there.Every day had been a torment for her these days. She kept thinking about their conversations and what they did at the freeway and the mourning hall.He said he would not forgive her.It sounded emotionless when he said it. It was only a robotic statement, but she felt excruciating pain every time she recalled it.How disappointed was he to tell her such a thing?That man loved her so much!When the car pulled up to the g
Gao Congming knew Young Master Yi was mad at Ling Yiran. Young Master Yi had been working in the mansion. He did not even go to the office, but it did not stop the company's employees from feeling like they were walking on thin ice.Three senior executives had been laid off in just a few days. God knew how many more were to come if Young Master Yi remained mad for a few more days.Many people had asked him about the reason for Young Master Yi's sudden layoffs. How was he supposed to answer that? Even if he was audacious, he dared not say it was because the couple quarreled.Fortunately, Ling Yiran finally found him. She was the only one who could make Young Master Yi so mad and the only one who could cool him down!Gao Congming hurried to the pond. Yi Jinli was standing by the pond, looking quietly at the specially cultivated lotus flowers.It was not the season for lotus flowers to bloom, but the lotus flowers in the pond were blooming beautifully."Young Master Yi, Young Madam
15 minutes later, Ling Yiran squatted at the gate and ate the breakfast the security guard brought—flower rolls, porridge, and some side dishes.It was the breakfast served in the mansion today, and the security guard got another set for her. The security guard said it had taken him a lot of effort to get the food from the kitchen."Young Madam, go home. Young Master Yi must already know that you’ve been standing here all night but he hasn’t asked us to let you in. Aren't you just suffering by standing here? Why don't you go back first? You'll see Young Master Yi when he wants to see you," the security guard advised kindly.While eating her breakfast, Ling Yiran shook her head and said, "No thanks. I'll continue standing here."She had a feeling that if she gave up and went home, perhaps it would be harder for her to see him then!Therefore, what she needed to do now was to preserve her strength and not let herself collapse. If she still could not see him today, maybe she would as
However, her hand still grabbed his wrist firmly even though she was choking. It was as if she was afraid he would go back in once she loosened her grip and the gate would prevent her from seeing him again!Yi Jinli slightly glanced down at her slightly deformed hand as it gripped his wrist. Then, he looked at her face that was flushed from the choking. Something flickered in his dark eyes."You don't have to grab me like that. I'll get things straight with you now that I see you," Yi Jinli said coldly.Ling Yiran finally recovered and looked up at Yi Jinli. There were tears in her almond-shaped eyes because she had choked so hard just now. "Then... let's go inside and talk."However, her hand still did not let go of his wrist.He pursed his thin lips, looked away, and went straight inside. She quickly followed.It was not until the two figures were gone that the security guards at the gate heaved a long breath. 'They're finally gone!'But Young Master Yi seemed indifferent... t
Yi Jinli's eyes flickered slightly as they darkened. "So, are you trying to divorce me?"Her heart suddenly throbbed violently, only feeling like the man would really divorce her if she said yes.She said firmly, "I'm not divorcing you! I’ll only agree to divorce you when you detest me or have fallen in love with someone else!"He sneered. "Is it because of the kids?"She froze. The sarcasm and self-mockery in his eyes pierced her heart deeply. "It's not because of the kids. It's because I love you!" She wanted a life with him, not a divorce!"You love me?" The sarcasm in his eyes intensified. "Yes, you love me. Maybe you do feel some love for me, but it's too shallow. It can't beat Mrs. Kang, who you only knew for two or three years, or your trust in Gu Lichen! You can betray me for that woman and go behind my back to ask Gu Lichen's men for help. What's the matter? Do you trust him that much?"Ling Yiran said, "I asked his men for help because I had no other choice. Even if it
Ling Yiran took a deep breath, bent her knees slightly, and was about to kneel. However, he sprinted toward her just as her knees were about to touch the ground. He grabbed her arm with one hand and lifted her."Ling Yiran, how dare you..." His lips quivered as he glared at her. 'How dare she force me like that? How can she just kneel like this?'"Jin, you can't bear not to forgive me, right?" Ling Yiran hugged Yi Jinli tightly with her other hand. She knew that she was a little despicable by using such a way to keep him and make him forgive her!However, she did not want to lose him and not see him again!Yi Jinli stiffened, unable to refute her words.'Yes, I can't bear it!'As if she had seen through him, she knew he could not bear to not forgive her and held on to this chance!Was this a weakness? She was indeed his weakness. He could not even try to be indifferent to her after she hurt him!Yi Jinli looked down at Ling Yiran, who was in front of him. "Really? Do you real
Her heartbeat was like a beating drum. Her clothes were a mess while he was fully dressed. She should be the one feeling embarrassed, but he was the one even more embarrassed instead!Yi Jinli turned his head and looked away from Ling Yiran.At this moment, he just wanted to calm down and not let himself get flustered by her and love her more.These days, he had been telling himself over and over again to stop being a loser and stop loving someone so much. The more he loved someone, the more he would be hurt when they betrayed him.Ling Yiran slowly got out of bed and came to Yi Jinli. Her hands gently cupped his face again. "Jin, will you look at me?" she said.Rather than being shy, she wanted him to see her!His eyes fell indifferently on her. "So what if I look at you?" However, his clenched hands by his sides gave him away.'Does she know how much willpower I need to subdue this desire?'"Jin, we're husband and wife, so let's work out any problem or conflict, okay? I don't
Yi Jinli suddenly opened his eyes and pinned Ling Yiran on the bed, "If you love me so much, why did you rather fall into the sea than forgive me? Yes, I did coldly look on when your case took place back then. I've regretted it countless times. When you found out about the truth, I begged you to forgive me countless times but you still chose to die and leave me! If it weren’t for the kids, would you have come back to me? Ling Yiran, do you really love me?"His dark peach blossom eyes glared at her as he uttered the words he had been repressing in his heart!What made him feel most betrayed was not that she had helped that woman but that... she might not love him at all!All her love for him was probably just because she wanted to give the kids a complete family!Ling Yiran froze, a little confused for a moment. 'What... What is he talking about? I chose to fall into the sea rather than forgive him? What's going on here? I chose to fall into the sea with the three children in my bel
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