It was not easy for ordinary people to see him, and the man was now sitting by her side.Zhong Keke looked at Gu Lichen and could not help falling into a trance. She sometimes found it unbelievable when she thought about it. She got in touch with Gu Lichen in such a way."Thank you for today." Gu Lichen's voice rang suddenly. Although his eyes were still closed as if he was taking a nap, it was obvious that he was not really asleep."What's there to thank me for? Besides, you introduced me to many people today. Speaking of, I should thank you," said Zhong Keke. Gu Lichen was undoubtedly helping her to expand her network.Gu Lichen murmured, "Speaking of which, your performance today is even better than I expected. By the way, what did you and Yiran talk about when Jinli and I went to get food?""We just talked about you. Yiran said you're a nice guy. Then I said I was lucky to be your girlfriend. Stuff like that," said Zhong Keke."A nice guy..." Gu Lichen sneered. Yiran had said
"I think children... are important. A mother can risk her life for her children," Zhong Keke muttered suddenly. Her mother had done so too. She gave her life to protect her.If her mother had not held her tight in her arms at the time, she would have died too."What's the matter? Do you think it's right to do so?" he asked sarcastically.She said, "It's not whether it's right or not but whether one’s willing to or not. If I ever have children, I’ll do anything for them when they’re in danger."His pupils constricted as if he had not expected her to say such a thing.Her eyes were so clear, and her voice held no hesitation. They seemed to tell him silently that she was telling him the truth."That's enough. I want some silence for a while," Gu Lichen snapped before closing his eyes again.Zhong Keke pressed her lips together and said nothing more. The car suddenly became quiet again.When the car drove to the apartment compound where Zhong Keke's apartment was, Zhong Keke got ou
"Then why did you...""I said it's up to me to decide when to divorce." With that said, he got up. "It's late. I'll have the driver take you back to the old residence."Madam Ye said, "Wenming, as a mother, I only wish you safety. Even if you owe Zhuo Qianyun anything, you paid that debt long ago. Do you know I almost fainted when I found out you donated your liver to Zhuo Qianyun a second time? I was really afraid that you were going to die just like that and I would lose my son!"Madam Ye began sobbing.After Madam Ye left, Ye Wenming went to the study and opened the drawer. There was a divorce agreement in the drawer, and Zhuo Qianyun had signed her part.In other words, he only had to hand it over to the lawyer after signing it. Then, he and Zhuo Qianyun would be officially divorced a day later.However... he kept delaying signing it.It was what he had wanted, but he had felt empty when Zhuo Qianyun gave the papers to him.If he had ever owed her anything, he had already c
"But... But I want to continue taking care of you." Ruan Manlo bit his lip and said without holding anything back, "Mr. Ye, actually... I've fallen for you since I started taking care of you. I'm willing to stay and take care of you for the rest of my life. I’ll never hurt you, let alone break your heart—"Before she could finish confessing, Ye Wenming yelled, "Shut up! Who do you think you are? Who are you to say that to me?""I..." Ruan Manlo froze. "I just wanted to tell you how much I like you.""I'm not divorced yet. What do you mean by saying these things?" Ye Wenming snapped, looking at Ruan Manlo with contempt in his eyes.Ruan Manlo was shocked. 'Not... divorced? But I saw Zhuo Qianyun leave after signing the divorce papers!'That means... Ye Wenming hasn’t signed them?' Ruan Manlo's eyes seemingly widened in disbelief at the thought of it.Ye Wenming said coldly, "I don't want to see you again tomorrow. Now, get out!"Ruan Manlo staggered out of the study with a pale f
"There are too many things here," Zhuo Qianyun could not help saying."I like Lil Si, so I want to give her more!" Ling Yiran said.Ling Yiran was a little hungry after they left the mall."By the way, remember that small noodle shop you used to run? It's now a small restaurant. I saw it once when I was passing by. Why don't we go there for lunch? It's nearby anyway," suggested Ling Yiran.Zhuo Qianyun agreed. Speaking of which, she might not have met Yiran if she had not opened that small noodle shop. Her life would have been more miserable if that were the case.They went to the small restaurant, which was no longer the same small noodle shop. The furnishings inside and the menu were also different, but there were noodles on the menu.Zhuo Qianyun and Ling Yiran smiled at each other. Having good rapport, they both chose noodles."Lil Yan was so young when I met you here." Ling Yiran gestured the height of three-year-old Zhuo Yan."Yeah, it was very hard at that time, but I st
After all, it was lunchtime, and most people eating here at noon should be from nearby."My studio is nearby," said Zhong Keke."Yes, you said the last time that you draw comics and have your own studio," said Ling Yiran."Yeah." Zhong Keke's eyes lit up at the mention of her career, and she started talking. When the restaurant owner served their food, Zhong Keke scratched her head awkwardly. "Am I boring you with what I'm saying?""No, it's interesting," said Ling Yiran.Zhuo Qianyun also said, "Yeah. My son reads comics. I always thought comics were for children. From what you said, I’ve learned that there are many comics for adults, and I'm intrigued to read some.""I'll lend you some comics the next time if you want. I have a lot of comic books at home," said Zhong Keke."Sure, thank you!" Zhuo Qianyun said.The three ate while chatting. Zhuo Qianyun suddenly felt someone in the restaurant looking at them. She subconsciously looked up to find several strangers. She did not
Zhong Keke and Zhuo Qianyun quickly helped Ling Yiran, while two bodyguards raced ahead to make way for them. The five of them quickly got into a car.Ling Yiran knew she should not panic. The more she panicked, the more emotional she would be. She would only put the baby in more danger.She tried to take deep breaths to adjust her breathing rate. Then, she instructed the bodyguard in front of her, "Call... Call Jin and tell him I'm on my way to the hospital because my belly's not feeling well.""Got it," the bodyguard answered and quickly made the call.Ling Yiran did not give any other instructions because she knew Jin would arrange everything well after finding out about her condition. When she arrived at the hospital, she only had to accept the doctor's examination and treatment without worry.Ling Yiran gripped one of Zhong Keke's arms. It was painful, but she said nothing because she knew Ling Yiran was suffering more pain than her."Yiran, I'm sorry. It's my fault that thi
"Keke, thank you," said Zhuo Qianyun."What's there to thank me for? As long as Yiran is safe," Zhong Keke said sheepishly.As she was speaking, a figure hurried over. Yi Jinli arrived."Jinli, Yiran..." Zhuo Qianyun was about to explain what had happened when Yi Jinli said, "You don't need to tell me. I already know."Yi Jinli did not sit on the chair in the corridor but stood at the emergency room door. His face was full of anxiety, unease, and fear.He was unlike the calm and elegant man who seemed to have everything under control Zhong Keke had seen at the banquet.'It must be because... this man loves Yiran.'Zhong Keke thought to herself when her phone rang suddenly.Zhong Keke looked at the caller ID and found it was a phone call from Gu Lichen, so she quickly walked to the corner of the corridor and answered the phone."I'm at your studio. Your two assistants said you went out for lunch. What's the matter? Haven't you finished your lunch?" Gu Lichen's voice came from 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