Everyone at the design firm thought it was true. After all, Shen Ziyu was quite a catch while Qin Lianyi was just a nobody at the design firm. She came from an ordinary family background and had ordinary looks as well. It was quite normal for her to be interested in a man like Shen Ziyu.After what happened yesterday, many colleagues were on Zhou Jiewen's side.Many felt that even though Zhou Jiewen and Shen Ziyu were keeping their relationship low-key without anyone knowing, Qin Lianyi should not try to steal him away.However, who would have thought Qin Lianyi's boyfriend would be Bai Tingxin, the president of Bai Feng Group!If they compared Bai Tingxin and Shen Ziyu, were the results not obvious? Bai Tingxin won in every way!If Qin Lianyi had a boyfriend like Bai Tingxin and still seduced Shen Ziyu... That was impossible, no?Immediately, many colleagues who had been partial to Zhou Jiewen and Shen Ziyu changed the way they looked at them and began to wonder if things were n
Bai Tingxin turned around and looked at Shen Ziyu. A moment later, he chuckled and said, "It seems that there really is a misunderstanding."He said it carelessly with a look of contempt, and Shen Ziyu's face was immediately red.He was implying that he was not someone Qin Lianyi would like as he could not even win against Bai Tingxin, but Shen Ziyu could not argue.Bai Tingxin once again turned to Qin Lianyi and said, "Tell me if there are any more misunderstandings next time. Don't let others think that you don’t have a boyfriend."Then, he lovingly touched Qin Lianyi’s head. Qin Lianyi immediately felt like she had a spotlight on her, attracting even more envious eyes.However, the problem was... She was going to break up with Bai Tingxin! The more people envied her now, the more she would be ridiculed in the future.Qin Lianyi looked miserable. She was suffering but could not let it show....The meeting ended in such envy and embarrassment for Zhou Jiewen and Shen Ziyu tha
She was dating him now, so to speak. Therefore, if she was involved in any scandal with other men, it would be humiliating for him.However, he did not think of the trouble he was causing her by making their relationship public today. When the time came for them to break up, perhaps the only thing she could do is to change her job.Qin Lianyi immediately laughed at herself. In the end, he was still ‘getting even’ with her. The more miserable she was, the happier he would be."All right, I see. I don’t think anyone else will think that I’m after their boyfriends anymore,” said Qin Lianyi.Bai Tingxin frowned a little. The way she was speaking somehow made him feel uncomfortable. It was as if she was emitting an invisible sense of alienation from her body, stretching the distance between them."You don't like it?" asked Bai Tingxin, squinting his eyes."No, you're my boyfriend, and it's the right thing to do," Qin Lianyi replied with a smile. "What you did today embarrassed Zhou Ji
She had a vague conjecture in her mind, but it was so crazy that she could not believe it herself.Just then, her phone rang. Ling Yiran looked at the caller ID. It was Zhuo Qianyun's number, so she answered the call."Lil Yan will be discharged tomorrow, Yiran. Can you come to work the day after tomorrow? I'd like to tidy up the restaurant and reopen it the next day," said Zhuo Qianyun."Sure, no problem," replied Ling Yiran. Speaking of which, it had been a rare break for her after she got out of prison."Great. By the way, Lil Yan wants to talk to you too. Why don't you say something to Lil Yan?" said Zhuo Qianyun.Ling Yiran was slightly stunned for a moment, then she said into the phone, "Lil Yan? I'm Aunt Yiran, can you hear me? I'll see you the day after tomorrow, Lil Yan. When you can understand and speak, how about I tell you lots of stories?"Even though she knew that he might not understand what she was saying, she still hoped so.As she spoke, a young but hoarse voic
Ling Yiran stared at the man in front of her. If her idea of Yi Jinli's influence in Shen City had only been a rumor before, it seemed to be a more concrete impression now.However, it was the demolition of a big shopping mall after all. Even if he had something to do with it, he probably went through a lot to do it. Otherwise, how could the Hao family be so willing to demolish it?He did all of this just because she was humiliated by the Hao family in the mall that day.She thought that he had stood up for her by slapping Lyu Zhixue when the Hao family came to apologize. She did not expect him to do more."Why?" she asked breathlessly, her nose feeling a little sore somehow."Because of you," he replied. Those four simple words seemed to contain thousands of words.She was the reason he had done it.It was because she was the one he guarded with great care. He could not bear to hurt her himself. How could he allow others to hurt her?"Besides, this way, the Hao family will kno
She had been through a lot of criticism. Although she might be okay with it, what about him? Ling Yiran was a bit uncertain."What's the matter? You don't want to go?" asked Yi Jinli, frowning slightly."Am I fit to go?" Ling Yiran took a deep breath, looked up, and asked, "Jin, if I accompany you to the banquet, a lot of people might recognize me. I've met a lot of people when I was with Xiao Ziqi... Besides, I've been to prison...""So what?" said Yi Jinli, shrugging it off. "You're the one for me. So what if you've been to prison? So what if you’re recognized?"As he spoke, he took her hand, drew it to his lips, and kissed it softly. "Didn't you bring me home when I was like a vagrant on the streets, Sis? Did you ever think if I was someone fit for you to bring home? Whether you're a princess or a beggar, I want you to stand by my side."His kiss fell on her hand. Her fingers felt a tingling sensation that went all the way to her heart.Slowly, he raised his gaze and stared at
"It's all thanks to your ex-girlfriend," said Hao Yimeng."Ling Yiran?" Xiao Ziqi was stunned. He thought of the time when the Xiao family was almost out of luck because of Ling Yiran. However, his sister's leg was also crippled because of Ling Yiran. According to the doctor, it would be difficult for her to recover without a few surgeries.The surgeries were risky. A slight mistake might cause her to be disabled for the rest of her life. As a result, Ziyi's personality had changed a lot during this time. She was no longer as fearless as she used to be. She used to be a little arrogant but was still cheerful. Now, Ziyi spent her days in her room and rarely gathered with her old friends which worried Xiao Ziqi a little."She's the one. Yi Jinli has her back, so who can touch her?" Hao Yimeng's tone was sour.She was the woman she thought she would trample on forever and whom she might never see again. After all, they were from different worlds.She did not expect her to reappear
However, no one expected his self-righteous insistence to collapse so quickly.When the accident happened, he panicked and was frightened. His parents told him to get rid of Yiran right away and he did so without even hesitating.It was at that moment that he realized that the love he expected was not worth his future. He was not willing to sacrifice his future for Yiran.He loved Yiran because he could be the grand young master of the Xiao family. Once this was gone, the so-called love was also gone.Over the years, he would feel guilty sometimes, but whenever he felt guilty, he would tell himself that it was all Yiran's fault.Things would not have come to this if she had not driven under the influence and hit Hao Meiyu, so it was all Yiran's fault.It seemed that only by thinking this way could he feel at ease again.He thought that this was the end for him and Yiran. Like two horizons, they would no longer intersect. However, now it seemed as if his life would gradually be f
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