Then she laughed at herself for overthinking. It was unknown whether he would forgive her, let alone be madly in love with her."I... I'm not walking away. I'm only leaving because you won't forgive me. After all, we have a one-month deal," Qin Lianyi explained meekly.For some reason, she felt guilty under his glare."We did agree on a month, but are you going to give up in a month? Can't you just keep trying? Or am I not worth it?" Bai Tingxin roared in one breath.When he heard that she would find another man and form a new family, he was unspeakably annoyed. He could not imagine how he would feel when she built a family with another man and called another man her husband, while his child would call another man their father!Qin Lianyi was dumbfounded. 'Does he want... me to keep on pestering him?'"I don't... know what you mean. Could you be a little more specific?" muttered Qin Lianyi.Bai Tingxin took a deep breath and glared at Qin Lianyi. "Qin Lianyi, just keep pestering
Qi Yueyun was on the phone with the mother of the Tang family's heiress, explaining last night's accident."Don't worry. Since it didn’t work this time, there's always another chance. I hope your daughter will be my daughter-in-law. Yesterday was just a small accident..."Before she could finish, she heard the butler's voice. "Young... Young Master, why did you bring so many people here? Did... Did something happen?"Then, Bai Tingxin's cold voice sounded. "Get lost!"Qi Yueyun looked up and saw her son walking in with a group of his men. Her expression changed slightly, and she said to Mrs. Tang on the other end of the line, "Excuse me, Mrs. Tang. I have something to attend to. I'll talk to you later."After ending the call, Qi Yueyun looked at her son and said, "Tingxin, what are your intentions for coming here with such a large group of people?"Bai Tingxin walked to the couch and sat down. He said to the men behind him, "Wait outside.""Yes." The men filed out. Now, only Bai
Qi Yueyun was so angry that she trembled all over. Reaching out her hand in anger, she pointed at his face. "Have... Have you forgotten who gave birth to you and raised you? Where would you be without me? Are you going to treat your own mother like this because you've grown up now?""I've always known that I was just a pawn to you. Even though I was a pawn back then, it doesn't mean I'm still your pawn. But you still think of me as a pawn, so I have no choice but to do this.""What... What do you mean..." Guilt flashed across Qi Yueyun's eyes."What do I mean? I thought you knew it perfectly well when I came in, or should I make myself clearer?" Bai Tingxin snorted coldly. "I never expected my own mother to drug me. It seems you still think of me as the same child you used to push around."Qi Yueyun said, "I'm doing this for your own good. What's wrong with the Tang family? Once the Bai family marries the Tang family, the Bai family will be L City's top richest family. What does Qi
She asked tentatively, "Well... Do you still love me? But you're just too embarrassed to forgive me so easily, so... you hope I’ll continue pestering you a month later?"Bai Tingxin glared at Qin Lianyi. 'Does she have to talk about these things so frankly?'Although... he was doing exactly what she said."Is it true?" She demanded to know.He turned his back, only thinking that he would lose his restraint if she continued looking at him."Is it true or not?" She quickly walked around and continued to stare at his face, her hands pulling restlessly at one of his arms. "I didn't misunderstand, did I?"He glared at her. The woman had always been able to drive him into a corner!"... Yes!" He said gruffly and went straight back to his desk to look at the documents piled on it.Qin Lianyi's face was full of joy. 'He admitted it! It's really as I thought. He still has feelings for me, but I just hurt him too deeply before.'Qin Lianyi then approached Bai Tingxin's desk. "Tingxin, w
Maybe he had forgiven her when she cried in the streets trying to restore the photos he deleted.He was just... too afraid to lose her again. He was scared that she was doing it for the baby and did not love him enough.That was why he would not say he had ‘forgiven’ her so easily. He only hoped that she could pester and love him more....In the evening, Bai Tingxin booked a private room in an old yet famous restaurant in J City. He invited Qin Lianyi's parents to have dinner together.Looking at their daughter's smiling face, Mr. Qin and Mrs. Qin were finally relieved.They had all sorts of misunderstandings about Bai Tingxin, but their daughter had explained everything to them. Mr. Qin raised his glass and said, "Tingxin, we've misunderstood you. You've done a lot for Lianyi. Lianyi was able to survive because of you."Bai Tingxin's eyes darkened a little. The events from back then were a pain he could not forget."Those things wouldn't have happened to her if it hadn't be
He rubbed his temples as he looked at her. "Are you going to come to my room from today onward to bond with me?""If you think it’s doable, that’d be best,” she said.He was speechless as he drew close to her and pushed her up against a nearby cabinet. "Qin Lianyi, am I not a man to you?"Did she know how much restraint he needed to fight his desire when she lay by his side at night, with her arms grabbing him from time to time and her thigh resting on his lap across the pregnancy pillow?"I’ve never thought of you as a woman!" she answered immediately.He was between laughter and tears. "You sure do trust me."She said matter-of-factly, "Who else am I going to trust if not you? You didn't even have your way with me after what happened to you yesterday!"What she said left Bai Tingxin speechless for a moment.He looked at her blankly. He recalled what had happened the night before because of what she just said. Her lips were so soft, her breath was so sweet, and it felt so good
That same woman who looked poised but cold almost caused her unborn child to miscarry by beating her up. Qin Lianyi did not have a good impression of Qi Yueyun.However, she never expected her to drug her own son!She could almost guess why. After all, news had reported that Qi Yueyun invited many socialites in the city to attend his birthday party.Some even said it was a blind date party.Qin Lianyi bit her lip and said, "She... She's against us being together, isn't she? If she continues to refuse, then you..."Bai Tingxin said, "I'm no longer her pawn. It's up to me to decide what to do. My mother won't be bothering you again for years, and I won't let her harm our child. They’ll be born safely."She let out a sigh of relief. "No matter what happens, even if your mother objects, I’ll still pester you. You said it yourself. You want me to keep pestering you and not give up!"He could not help chuckling. The woman sometimes depressed him, but she never failed to cheer him up w
The little girl's expression changed, and Ling Yiran added, "In that case, you’ll also be an ex-convict! Besides, Lil Yan's mom was in jail because she was wronged by bad people. But this time, you’ll be going to jail because you made a threat, not because someone wronged you.”She was a nine-year-old girl, after all. Even if she was arrogant and stubborn, she was scared now. She stomped her feet and left angrily.Ling Yiran turned to look at Lil Yan in front of her and rubbed his head. "If I hadn't seen that, were you really going to give in to that girl?"Zhuo Yan said nothing, but his face flushed. It was admission to Ling Yiran's words.Ling Yiran said, "You should never forget that I'm here for you. I know you want to protect your mom, but you're still young. So let me know if you're ever in trouble and I'll figure something out. I'll protect your mommy with you, okay?"Zhuo Yan's eyes reddened, and he nodded after a long pause.Ling Yiran looked at the time. It was almost t
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