He would wonder how beautiful she would look wearing the dresses he had bought for her.However, he never had such a shock. The woman in front of him was wearing an ordinary and cheap dress. She walked slowly to the mirror and looked at it, but this simple act made his eyes redden instantly.Ling Yiran was now standing in front of the mirror, looking at the dress she was wearing. She took a fancy to the dress because it looked like the floral dress her grandmother had bought her when she was a child.Unfortunately, the floral dress ripped and was thrown away.She even cried for it back then!Fortunately, the dress was quite long. She did not have to worry about flashing something when riding the electric bike in it. Besides, it was not expensive—280 dollars. She could still bargain the price in a shop like this, making it even cheaper."What do you think, Miss? Do you like it?" asked the shop owner as she stepped forward."It's all right, but can you reduce the price a little?"
She was almost choked by his embrace."I'm not... Not..." she said with difficulty.Just as Ling Yiran thought she might faint from lack of breath, a sudden gust of force yanked her out of Gu Lichen’s arms. The next moment, she heard the pow of a punch in her ear. It was followed by a muffled snort, the sound of heavy objects falling, and the crash of chairs and shelves.Ling Yiran took a deep breath. Then, all she could see was Yi Jinli's face.It was Jin who had yanked her out of Gu Lichen's arms! Ling Yiran stared blankly at Yi Jinli who was standing beside her, wondering why he was here.With a gloomy face, Yi Jinli stared at Gu Lichen who had just been punched to the ground by him.Gu Lichen was now leaning uneasily against a row of shelves, surrounded by the mess from his crash.Blood trickled down the corner of his lips. It was obvious that Yi Jinli's punch had not been light."Do you know what you're doing?" asked Yi Jinli with a ghastly pale face. His voice was as cold
His body suddenly shuddered. He turned to look at her in surprise. There was too much emotion in those dark, amorous eyes that she could not understand."Let me talk to him, Jin," she said, holding his hand firmly as if to comfort him.Yi Jinli looked at her without moving. His thin lips were pressed together tightly.He was hesitating. He was hesitating because he did not know what to do. Ling Yiran took a step forward and walked out from behind Yi Jinli. He did not stop her.She looked at Gu Lichen who was a few steps away. "I'm not the one you're looking for. I have no impression of what you just said, so I think you've mistaken me for someone else!"Yi Jinli's eyes glistened as she spoke, while Gu Lichen's face looked incredulous. "That's impossible, you... Forgot, didn’t you? Did you forget because it was so long ago?""I've always had a good memory. I don't remember anything like what you just said ever happening. If I really do look like the little girl you remember and
Yi Jinli said nothing but drove on with a panic he had never felt before.He did not know what he was afraid of. Was he afraid of Gu Lichen finding out that Yiran was the one he was looking for, or was he afraid that Yiran would have feelings for Gu Lichen?No, Gu Lichen... Could not have figured it out. He had tampered with the evidence just in case.Yiran... It seemed that she really did not remember the events of that year. After investigating the matter, he knew that Yiran had fallen ill a few days after Gu Lichen was found. She was even sent straight back to Shen City with a high fever.It was probably because of the fever that she could not remember some things.It was just that... Even though he was prepared, why was he still agitated?It was as if there were exceptions to everything. Some things would happen without him knowing it.Just like the pictures he saw of Gu Lichen holding her while crying. What was she thinking then? Why had she never said anything to him about
"Why are we here?" Ling Yiran asked in confusion.Yi Jinli pressed his thin lips together and looked straight through the car window at the view of Shen City.His father had brought him here when he was still alive and said to him, "You know what, Jin? Only when you're on top can you understand what it feels like to be lonely on top. However, if you're not on top, then most of the time, you can't even control your own destiny."Therefore, if he wanted to be in control of his destiny, he had to keep climbing to the top!In the process, whenever he was upset, he would come here and look out at the skyline of Shen City. He would tell himself that one day, he would be in control of his destiny.However, how long had he not been here since he took over Yi Group?Back then, he felt that he was already in complete control of his destiny and would not be pushed around by anyone anymore.However, today, he drove here again.Was he really in control of his destiny, or was his fate alread
Why... Did she have to spell the answer out?However, he now looked as if he wanted her to answer him."Tell me. Why? Tell me why you won't fall for Gu Lichen." He was pressing her for an answer.Ling Yiran could not help blushing, but she still said it out loud, "Because you're the one I've fallen for. There's really nothing between me and Gu Lichen, Jin. I don't want you to misunderstand me."Was there really nothing?His eyes became darker and darker. The photos of Gu Lichen holding her in his arms that were in his email inbox seemed to appear in front of his eyes.Even... The photo of Gu Lichen crying in front of her.Those photos seemed to mock him in silence. Despite all his efforts, he still could not break the bond between her and Gu Lichen."Nothing? Have you nothing to hide from me?" he asked in a mutter."I've made everything clear between me and Gu Lichen." She thought he was asking about the incident today."Well then... Yiran, how crazy are you about me?" His br
Ling Yiran was stunned. 'Prove? How can I prove it?'However, the next moment, as she watched him stare at her, she looked as if she had suddenly realized something. She hesitated, then took the initiative to raise her hands and put them around Yi Jinli's neck.Then, she lifted her chin slightly and kissed him on the lips.His lips were cool, and his scent reassured her. Her kiss was shallow, only a touch on the lips, but it was an initiative from her.The friction on the lips was filled with love... It was her proof of how crazy she was for him.However, such a kiss was not enough for him.Just as she was about to withdraw from the kiss, his right hand grabbed the back of her head. His lips pressed hard against hers. He turned and sucked, prying open her teeth and squeezing the tip of his tongue into her mouth. He demanded all her sweetness.She was startled by the sudden intensity of the kiss, but immediately, she became addicted to it.The kiss grew deeper and deeper, and he
She was stunned, and now there was an air of danger about him.The desire in his eyes seemed like it wanted to devour her completely.His lips continued to kiss her skin, and his fingers moved from place to place all over her body. She felt like she had lost her strength."Jin... Jin... Don't... Don't do this..." stammered Ling Yiran as she tried to stop him from doing anything further.However, right now, she could not move his hand.He had already torn her floral dress to shreds. Then, he straightened up, looked down at her, and took off his jacket...Ling Yiran was trembling. If it went on like this, they would probably...No, she did not want it this way!Especially now when he seemed different from his usual self. He wanted her just to prove something.As his body covered hers once again, she began to struggle. "I don't want to prove it this way, Jin. This... This proves nothing at all.""This proves nothing?" he asked in a mutter. "You want me, don't you? You desire me
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