It was impossible to say no. By the time Ling Yiran came to herself, she was already in bed with Yi Jinli.Ling Yiran sighed. ‘All right, let's just sleep together.’ It was not like they had not slept like this before.However, as she laid in bed, she was not sleepy because of his presence.Therefore, Ling Yiran could only find something to say, "Why do you still call me Sis?""Don't you like me calling you that?" She hesitated. "Not really, I just think... Uh, it seems a bit weird to call me that since we’re already dating." If outsiders who did not know about their relationship heard him call her that, they might think that she was his sister.However, she was already used to it. After all, he had been calling her this since the beginning."What if I call you Yiran in front of people? As for the term Sis... it'll just be between you and me," he said."You... You seem to like calling me Sis,” she said."Yes. Because it's the first time someone asked me to call her Sis.”She
...Ling Yiran thought she could not sleep with Yi Jinli lying beside her, but she fell asleep as soon as she closed her eyes.It was as if his presence gave her peace of mind.When she woke up the next day, Ling Yiran saw Yi Jinli in a white shirt. He was buttoning up the cuffs as he walked toward her. "Are you awake?""Yes," she said as she blushed a little. She had not washed her face or brushed her teeth. Plus, her hair was a mess too."Did you sleep well last night? I had a good night's sleep," he said and stooped down. His hands were propped on the edge of the bed, his dark eyes looking straight into hers.With their gazes almost at eye level, Ling Yiran was suddenly at a loss.She subconsciously leaned back, wanting to distance herself from him. However, his hand grabbed her back with a slight force. Suddenly, the distance between them became even closer."Were you unable to sleep well, Sis?" he asked as he raised his eyebrows."It was... It was all right..." she answer
Now, another man wanted her to tie his tie. How long would she be with him?Ling Yiran did not know. Even though they liked each other now and he did not care that she could not bear children, she did not dare to think about their future together.The difference between them was so big. Even if they were dating now, could they have a future together?"What's the matter?" His voice broke her trance."Nothing. Bend… Bend down," she said.It was a bit difficult because of their height difference.He bent down obediently, bringing their faces closer together.She gently raised his collar, then slipped the tie around his neck and began to tie it for him."You know what? I'm putting my life in your hands right now." Yi Jinli's voice rang softly.Ling Yiran's fingers paused suddenly, her almond-shaped eyes fixed on the face close to hers."If you want to kill me now, just pull the tie." He smiled gently. It was charming and elegant. "The only woman who can tie my tie is you. No one
Sure enough, what he said next covertly confirmed her speculations."How about this? We're not looking for trouble. Give us back the money for the 20 sets of fast food, plus 5,000 dollars in damages. After all, some of us have already started eating the food you delivered. Who knows if there are bugs in the rest of those lunchboxes?"As the man finished speaking, several others got up and surrounded Ling Yiran. They were trying to give Ling Yiran some pressure.Ling Yiran looked around. They were at a semi-open space that was being rented for the shoot. There was a surveillance camera on the front left from where they were at right now, but she had no idea if it was turned on.Further ahead, a few fans were blocked off by a gate and squatting. Some were resting while the others were holding their phones up to see if they could catch a glimpse of their idols."Well, it's not up to a delivery girl like me to decide. Let me talk to my boss about the situation," said Ling Yiran as she
She did not want the small restaurant that Sis Zhuo worked so hard to run to be messed up by these people.Perhaps it was the so-called ‘sense of justice’ in her body that had begun to rise again. After all, did she not become a lawyer in the hope that justice could be served?When she was done talking, the men's faces took on a ghastly expression. Then, one of them looked around, looking apprehensive.Just as Ling Yiran was about to leave, one of them suddenly grabbed Ling Yiran by the arm, trying to stop her from leaving.The man pulled so hard that Ling Yiran dropped her phone, making it fall to the ground.Someone saw her phone screen in the recording interface and cried with a ghastly expression, "She's recording, Boss!""F*ck. How dare you pull such a stunt?" One of them became so enraged that he raised his hand to hit Ling Yiran, forgetting that he was out in the open with the cast's fans around him.Suddenly, there was a cry of surprise all around. Ling Yiran closed her
"What's going on here?" Gu Lichen did not ask anyone else, just Ling Yiran.It was as if he would only believe what she said."One of the lunchboxes I delivered today had a bug in it. They asked me not to charge them for all the food today and asked the restaurant to pay them 5,000 dollars in compensation. I thought it would be better to leave this to the police, but they found out I was recording the conversation on my phone, so a conflict broke out," said Ling Yiran."A recording?" Gu Lichen raised his eyebrows slightly. "Do you mind if I listen to it?"When they heard Gu Lichen offering to listen to the recording, their faces paled. Once Gu Lichen finished listening to the recording, his face darkened. He now understood that the dispute occurred because some of the crew members were trying to blackmail her, which led to the subsequent conflict.The director, assistant director, and production assistant who were with Gu Lichen also understood what was going on. One by one, their
The crown prince's former girlfriends were from all walks of life. Of course, these girlfriends ended up with both good and bad outcomes.However, there were still many women who wanted to be Gu Lichen's girlfriend.Some people even said on the internet that even if Gu Lichen lost his crown prince status and was poor, they would follow him wholeheartedly. He was just so good-looking!As the people around witnessed Gu Lichen going down on one knee to tie a woman's shoelace, there was nothing but the sound of gasping. Everyone was shocked.It was only when Gu Lichen was done tying her shoelace that he reluctantly stood up."Thank… you," said Ling Yiran, slightly embarrassed. She kept her head down and hurriedly left. In the cafe where they were filming, Ling Luoyin had been watching through the window. Her delicately manicured nails were sinking hard into her palms.Why did... Ling Yiran appear in front of Lichen again? Lichen even took the initiative to go down on one knee in fron
"No, I just happened to meet... someone I know. He settled things out." Ling Yiran hesitated."Your friend? We must thank him, then! Why don't I buy some presents later so you can take them to your friend?" Zhuo Qianyun said hurriedly."It's all right," said Ling Yiran as she quickly changed the subject by asking about Lil Yan's cochlear implant."In a couple of days when Lil Yan's medical examination report is out. He can install the cochlear implant if there's no problem." Zhuo Qianyun could not hide her joy when she talked about this. "The hospital also said I was financially challenged and could apply for a discount.""That's great," said Ling Yiran. She knew that Yi Jinli had communicated with the hospital. Ling Yiran was delighted at the thought that Lil Yan could hear soon.The earlier incident was like a short episode, and it was now over.What Ling Yiran did not expect was that by evening, Zhuo Qianyun stopped her and asked, "Was it Gu Lichen who helped us solve the blac
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