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
That was back then, and it was still the same now.So what if Yi Jinli treated Ling Yiran like a delicate treasure now? Ling Yiran might not be able to stay by Yi Jinli's side in the future. After all, there were things enough to destroy everything Ling Yiran knew....Ling Yiran was no stranger to banquets, having previously accompanied Xiao Ziqi to a few. It was just that she was a little different now than she was then.Having spent more than three years in prison, she had not taken much care of her skin. Her skin was rougher than before, and her hands were full of calluses. Her hair was not as silky smooth as before either.However, as if to erase this layer of worry in her, a professional stylist and a makeup artist came to Yi residence in the afternoon to give Ling Yiran a makeover for the banquet.The lilac-colored evening gown looked elegant. The crystals and crushed diamonds on the gown made it more eye-catching.A dress like this was probably worth a lot of money.The
"Yes," she muttered. Women always liked pretty things. How could she not like such a pretty gown? However... "It's probably expensive. It’ll be a waste to wear this only once."What she meant was that there were cheaper options.When he heard this, he said, "If you think it's a waste, just accompany me to more banquets so that it won’t be.""..." Ling Yiran was so stunned that she had nothing to retort.Yi Jinli took Ling Yiran's hand and said, "All right, let's go."The temperature of his hand passed to her palm. She gently responded to him before standing up. Then, she followed him out of the room and came downstairs.Outside the main house, the car was already prepared. Yi Jinli held Ling Yiran's hand as he got into the car.On their way there, Ling Yiran could not help looking at Yi Jinli who was wearing a formal black suit, white shirt, and dark purple tie. He looked smart and fresh, and it suited him very well.He had a sharp jawline that was rare among Asians and delicat
Ling Yiran's eyes widened, and Yi Jinli immediately knew he was right when he saw her reaction."Which intimate moment?" His voice, softer than ever, seemed to sway over her heart like a feather. "Was it that night? Were you thinking about that night?"Boom!Ling Yiran immediately felt as if her face was on fire. A look of embarrassment and shyness came over her face, and she almost wanted to bury herself.However, his fingers were still under her chin, making it impossible for her to turn away.The way she blushed struck him as indescribably cute. Her misty eyes kept avoiding his gaze, but she did not know that the way she looked would only further arouse the man’s desire to possess her.If they were not in the car right now and if they were not about to arrive at the party, he probably would not have been able to resist…"Are you shy? What is there to be shy about?" His fingers brushed gently against her hot cheek. "Isn't it natural for men and women to be attracted to each ot
When the car arrived at the venue of the banquet, Yi Jinli walked in while holding Ling Yiran's hand.Naturally, hundreds of eyes were focused on Ling Yiran. After all, Yi Jinli would always be in the center of attention, and as everyone in Shen City knew, this was the first time Yi Jinli had a woman next to him in more than three years.Even Hao Meiyu, who attended several public occasions with Yi Jinli previously, was never seen holding his hand. However, Yi Jinli had been holding Ling Yiran’s hand ever since they entered.Quite a few of Shen City's socialites attended the banquet today. Most of them knew about Yi Jinli.After all, although Yi Jinli was famous for being celibate in Shen City and had not been romantically involved with anyone since Hao Meiyu's death, these ladies were still eager to try and approach him.However, no one dared to take the first step. After all, it was no secret in their circle how badly a woman would end up if she played tricks to get close to Yi
He was more ruthless than passionate.Did someone like him have anything important to him? As soon as the thought flashed through Ling Yiran's mind, she somehow remembered Gu Lichen's silver bracelet.It was because of the silver bracelet that she knew Gu Lichen.The bracelet was obviously for children, but Gu Lichen treated it like it was a piece of treasure. What exactly was the story behind the bracelet?"Who are you looking at?" A low and elegant voice suddenly rang in Ling Yiran's ears.She immediately came to her senses, and when she turned around, her lips narrowly missed Yi Jinli's. Then, she realized that his face was so close to hers that she had almost kissed him.Yi Jinli's thin lips parted as he whispered, "No matter who you're looking at, the person in your heart can only be me."As he spoke, he looked past her to the figure standing at the entrance.Gu Lichen was a childhood friend. Yi Jinli did not expect that one day they would be interested in the same woman.
It had been a long time since she felt this way. Even though she knew that Ling Yiran was with Yi Jinli, she did not think that Ling Yiran had beaten her. After all, she was Lichen's official girlfriend.However, Ling Luoyin now felt that she was being outdone.Gu Lichen came back to his senses and said to Ling Yiran, "It seems quite a coincidence to see you again.""Hello," Ling Yiran responded simply.Gu Lichen turned his eyes to Yi Jinli. "I didn't expect you to be here today.""I brought Yiran here to show her around. After all, there are some people she is bound to know someday," Yi Jinli said lightly. However, there was just too much information in that one sentence.Ling Luoyin was shocked. What did he mean by 'bound to know'? Was Yi Jinli… hinting that he would marry Ling Yiran someday?Ling Luoyin felt another pang of jealousy at the thought of this, but she put on a smile and said, "Long time no see, Sis. Speaking of which, I've been wanting to apologize to you. Mom an
Gu Lichen even had a hunch that if he did not let go, Yi Jinli might just break his wrist.There was really no need to fall out with Jinli for a mere woman. After all, Ling Yiran was not the one he was looking for. Had he not figured it out earlier?Gu Lichen lowered his eyes before loosening his fingers with a faint smile, and Ling Yiran's wrist was instantly free."I'm sorry, I seem to have forgotten my manners just now. Miss Ling reminded me of an old friend," said Gu Lichen."She's not your old friend. Don't forget your manners again," Yi Jinli said coldly before grabbing Ling Yiran's hand and leaving.Gu Lichen's eyes were clouded as he looked at Ling Yiran's departing back. Ling Luoyin, who was beside Gu Lichen, wanted to scream.Was she not? She should be! If the portrait she saw in Lichen's studio was indeed the old friend Lichen was referring to, then she was certain that the girl was Ling Yiran.She remembered the dress Ling Yiran wore, what the little girl in the port