'Someone I like...'"Do you like Mommy, Daddy?""Yes, I like her very much," muttered Ye Wenming."Then why did you hurt Mommy like that back then?" Lil Yan was only nine years old now, but he was not as young as he was back then.Ye Wenming rubbed his son's head. "Because I was stupid. I was so foolish. I liked your mommy, but I wouldn't admit it. I thought I could prove I didn't like her by hurting her, but it was the stupidest idea!"After a pause, he said, "Lil Yan, if you ever fall for someone, don't avoid your feelings as I did. Cherish that person instead. It's not easy to meet someone you like in this world. Perhaps you'll only meet a person like that once in your life. When you miss the chance, you might live in pain and regret forever."It was just like his situation now.Zhuo Yan listened carefully. Of course, he had no idea how much this would affect him in the future!After Zhuo Yan returned to the store, Ye Wenming smiled bitterly and returned to the car.Ye Wenm
It was pretty much an invitation to leave. Zhuo Qianyun's attitude toward Yan Qiongying at this moment was indifferent and distant.It upset Yan Qiongying. However, with her purpose in mind, she endured it and said, "Qianyun, I helped you out a lot back in prison. You can't forget me now that you're married to Ye Wenming and are close to the Yi family! You know how I'm doing. Why don't you put in a good word with Ye Wenming for my man? Doesn’t the Ye family have a real estate development project in Shen City recently? Huairen happens to have connections. Why don't you ask Ye Wenming to give him the project?"They could gain a lot of profit if they could get the project.However, Zhuo Qianyun only replied coldly, "I’ve never gotten involved in his business. If Wu Huairen wants this project, just have him bid for it."Yan Qiongying said, "I just think it's easier to get the project through you. If Wu Huairen can get it, he’ll be willing to marry me. Qianyun, you can't ignore my happi
She was about to get out of the bathroom cubicle when she heard footsteps, followed by two women talking to each other."Is the woman who came for the pregnancy check-up today the wife of Ye Wenming, the president of the Ye Group?" one of the women asked."Yes, that woman is dressed so simply. Who would have thought that she's the young madam of the Ye family?" the other said."Do they not get along with each other? They didn't come together and arrived at the hospital separately.” "Of course not. If they don't get along with each other, would Ye Wenming come to the hospital once a month to get his blood drawn? And he even instructed us not to tell his wife. He said he doesn’t want his wife to worry.""Oh, right, he gets his blood drawn once a month. I heard he wants to do it until his wife gives birth.""Is it safe for him to keep getting his blood drawn like that?”"He seems to have signed a waiver with the hospital..."Zhuo Qianyun tuned out to whatever they said next. All
It reminded her of the last time he had come to the store. He was so pale that even his lips were grayish. At the time, she just thought that he was tired. However, if he had really just gotten his blood drawn in the hospital back then, that meant he already started doing it almost a month ago. She then recalled the two nurses in the washroom saying he got his blood drawn once a month!"Do you come here once a month to have your blood drawn?" asked Zhuo Qianyun.Ye Wenming's expression changed slightly, then he smiled and said, "Where did you hear that from? I'm fine. Why would I have to come here once a month to get my blood drawn?"Zhuo Qianyun pressed her red lips together tightly. She had an answer in her mind, but...She suddenly walked past Ye Wenming, pushed open the room door, and walked in.The nurse inside was putting away the bags of blood.It was too late for Ye Wenming to stop her. Zhuo Qianyun had already seen that one of the bags had Ye Wenming's name on the
However, Ye Wenming was now donating 400ml of blood every month!"Do you realize that your body won’t be able to take it if you keep doing this?!" She glared at him, feeling a surge of anger rising from her chest.She did not even know what she was angry about!Was she mad that he was donating blood to her without telling her? Was she mad that he did not cherish his own body? Perhaps it was something else..."So what?" he asked indifferently as he looked at her gently. "Qianyun, this is all I can do for you. I know it's hard for you to trust me right now, but... more than anyone else, I want this baby to be safe. And I want to make sure you have everything you need."He paused again. "It's just 400ml each month. It's not a big deal. I’ll take good care of my body and cherish it."Besides his blood, he also had his liver... His liver was important as well.If her condition worsened, he could give her back her liver and let the doctors give her a second liver transplant!Therefor
She tried to break away from his hand, but his five fingers were still tightly clasped around her arm. "It has nothing to do with the doctor. I insisted on having my blood drawn!""Even if you insisted, the doctor should’ve considered the limits of an average person’s body…” said Zhuo Qianyun as she raised her other hand, trying to pry open the five fingers clasped around her arm.Ye Wenming suddenly staggered. He was a little shaky.Zhuo Qianyun suddenly paused and looked at him somewhat nervously. "What's the matter? Are you okay?" The way he looked reminded her of how weak he was in front of the store back then. It was as if he might fall at any moment. "I haven't had breakfast this morning, so I'm a little hungry." He gave a faint smile.However, the smile made Zhuo Qianyun feel a pang of sadness.Even though Zhuo Qianyun did not understand why, she offered to accompany Ye Wenming to a restaurant near the hospital. She ordered something that was easy to digest and ate with Y
"I'm taking the risk because the child is a little human life. Since they've chosen me as their mother, I'll fight for this child. On the other hand, you're taking such a big risk to get your blood drawn, but the chances that I’ll need it is so slim that you don't need to do it at all!" said Zhuo Qianyun.Ye Wenming said, "So, you don't think it's necessary? But... I want to take every safety precaution possible. Even if there's very little chance of something happening, that doesn't mean it's impossible, right? Either way, I'm going to keep getting my blood drawn and storing it until you deliver the baby. If you don’t need the blood, that’s all the better. It can then go to others who may need it. It won’t go to waste. Zhuo Qianyun did not know how to persuade Ye Wenming anymore. Once a man like him made up his mind, it was hard to change it.After the meal, Ye Wenming accompanied Zhuo Qianyun back to the hospital to collect her test results.Everything was well, so there was not
...Ye Wenming went back to the hospital and said to the doctor in charge. "I've told my wife about me storing my blood in the hospital, but I don't want her to know anything else. I hope the hospital can keep my secret."The doctor froze and immediately said, "Yes, the hospital won't say anything!"Ye Wenming nodded and left the hospital again. He returned to the company. However, as soon he stepped into the company, he saw Yan Qiongying at the reception desk. She looked as if she was trying to find a way to get in. When Yan Qiongying saw Ye Wenming, her face lit up. She immediately rushed forward and said, "Mr. Ye, how are you? I came here to see you. Do you remember me? I'm Qianyun's friend. I helped Qianyun out a lot in... uh... that place. We’ve also met at the Bai family's full moon party."Ye Wenming glanced at her coldly. "What do you want?""Well..." Yan Qiongying made an embarrassed expression and said, "It's something about Qianyun. I... I wish to speak to you alone."
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