The tears were...Suddenly, as if there was a needle pricking in her mind, she felt a sudden pain…"You know what? I miss you so much... I miss you..." he muttered as his face drew closer and closer, his lips almost touching hers.Pow!A clear slap rang in the darkness.Ling Yiran panted slightly, the palm of her right hand had a burning pain—a sign of how hard she slapped him just now.Gu Lichen's face was slapped to one side. The air around him seemed to freeze.There was silence.After a long time, he slowly turned his head with his eyes fixed on her. Only now, his eyes were no longer blurry like just now. They had become a lot clearer.His fingers slowly loosened their hold on her, and without saying a word, he turned and staggered into a nearby car.It was only then that Ling Yiran put her hand up against her head which was still throbbing.Why did she have a headache when she saw Gu Lichen's tears just now? It was as if she was triggered by something. A terrible feelin
The reason immediately made her flustered. She did not know whether to cry or laugh.However, it was also a feast for her eyes to look at him quietly. She had never thought that one day, the two of them would be able to get along in this way.He was exceptionally focused when he was working, leafing through the documents while the pen in his hand was constantly moving while making notes.She could see that he read quickly, and at the same time, he was occasionally giving follow-up orders to the top management at the other end of the computer.Looking at Yi Jinli, Ling Yiran suddenly felt rueful. She used to hear people say that men were actually the most attractive when they were at work. It seemed to be true.Everyone knew Yi Jinli as the king of the business world because he came from a wealthy and century-old family, but no one was born a king. Even if he had the Yi family as support, he could still be dethroned at any time if he did not work hard.The Yi family's current deve
"If you want to see me cry, I'll cry." His voice once again rang in the air.Her eyes widened in shock, and her face was in disbelief. Did he say... He would cry?"What's the matter?" he asked with a smile."You said, you...""If you want to see it, I'll do it. I'll try my best to do whatever you want," he said as he bent down slowly, his handsome face suddenly enlarged in front of her eyes.Ling Yiran stared blankly at his face that was so close to hers. Her face was reflected in his dark pupils. He smiled and talked with a serious expression as if all she had to do was say ‘yes’ and he would cry and shed tears."Do you?" His voice rang again in her ear. His whispers were like the most touching sweet nothings.Ling Yiran shook her head and replied, "No."Her answer put a flash of doubt in his eyes. "Why?""Because I'll be distressed. If you cry, it means you're very upset, and I don't want to see you upset," she said.His eyes gleamed. Her words were like a warm current, flo
Even after so many years of looking for her, he never found her again.The more he missed that girl, the more he regretted it.He had drunk too much yesterday, and the regret that was suppressed in his heart was like a flood that burst its banks and drowned him.He did not even know how he got to the entrance of this restaurant. All he could think about was that he wanted to see her. He must see her.It was as if seeing her would make him feel better.However, later, when he saw her, the girl in his memory kept on interlacing with her, who was in the real world. He ended up forgetting his manners.It was a pity that even though he was drunk yesterday, he still remembered what he had done to her.He would not care if it were any other woman.However, with Ling Yiran, she was different.Not because she was Yi Jinli's girlfriend, but just because she looked so much like the girl he imagined she would grow up to be.Even though she was not the little girl, he did not want to be d
On Saturday afternoon, during Ling Yiran's break, she was dragged to a roadshow by her best friend Qin Lianyi."Do you know how hard it was for me to get these two tickets? Gao Jingshan is coming to the roadshow today, and he should know you. You must talk to him for me, at least have him take a picture with me," chattered Qin Lianyi. It was as if she would be willing to brave through thick and thin just to catch a sight of Gao Jingshan."Why didn't you come with Bai Tingxin?" Ling Yiran asked in confusion. It would work better if Bai Tingxin had come.Qin Lianyi twitched her mouth. She was hiding this matter from Bai Tingxin.If that fellow Bai Tingxin knew she came to Gao Jingshan's movie roadshow, he would probably pull a long face for quite a long time.Last time, that fellow Bai Tingxin made her drink just for Gao Jingshan's poster. In the end, she got drunk and her parents nearly pulled her by the ear to kneel on the washing board punishment.Of course, Bai Tingxin only mad
Ling Yiran was stunned. She did not expect today's guest to be Ling Luoyin.Roadshows sometimes invited guests to the event as a surprise for the audience.However, they usually invited big names, and Ling Luoyin was only a D-list actress in the entertainment industry before she became Gu Lichen's girlfriend.Her popularity was all due to Gu Lichen. During this time, Ling Luoyin had gotten a lot of good resources because of Gu Lichen.However, aside from a few published commercials, other TV dramas and singles were still in production and had yet to be released.Therefore, Ling Luoyin had not starred in any real films. To put it bluntly, the reason she could be the guest was because of Gu Lichen.Qin Lianyi turned to her best friend with a look of embarrassment and apology on her face. "Sorry, Yiran. I didn't know that Ling Luoyin would be the guest today."If she had known, she would not have bought tickets for this roadshow.Ling Yiran smiled. "What’s there to be sorry for? I
Who would have expected Bai Tingxin to tell her, "You're my girlfriend now. If I find out that you and Gao Jingshan are more intimate than ordinary fans and idols, I'll blacklist him in the entertainment industry. You might not see him on screen again."If someone else had said that, she would have thought that they were joking, but it was Bai Tingxin... Qin Lianyi guessed that with his narrow-mindedness, he might actually do such a thing.Therefore, she should just forget about the phone number. She would be content with just a photo together, an autograph, and better still, a few posters.Before long, a young woman came up to Ling Yiran and Qin Lianyi. She said, "Hello, Miss Ling."Ling Yiran recognized her as Gao Jingshan's assistant whom she had met with Gao Jingshan last time."Hello," responded Ling Yiran."Please follow me, ladies." She led the way along a separate staff passage. Ling Yiran and Qin Lianyi followed.Ling Yiran did not expect to take only a few steps before
She fell back in three steps, and in a blink of an eye, she was lying flat on the ground. Then, a cry of pain escaped Ling Luoyin's mouth."I was just being kind, Sis. Why did you push me away like this..." Ling Luoyin looked like she was in pain. Her eyes watered, making her look piteous.The sudden turn of events drew the attention of fans at the entrance, many of whom began pulling out their phones to take pictures and record.Ling Yiran looked coldly at Ling Luoyin. "You know perfectly well whether I've pushed you or not.""Why do you say that, Sis? I know... You've only been out of jail for a while, so you probably feel wrongfully treated. I... I won't mind it or anything."Ling Luoyin continued to play the role of a bitter little sister in front of the crowd while making it clear in front of everyone that Ling Yiran had been to prison.For those nosy fans, it was hot gossip.Qin Lianyi panicked. "You're so mean, Ling Luoyin!"Ling Luoyin only said with an aggrieved look,
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