His hair, which had always been neatly combed, was now a little messy. A few strands of hair hung before his forehead, and his handsome face was not as indifferent and estranged as usual. Instead, it was showing some blurry decadence.In his other hand, he held a small silver bracelet.Those phoenix eyes kept staring at the bracelet.Seeing the bracelet, Hua Lifang felt even more complicated.Instead of giving her the silver bracelet after she assumed Ling Yiran's identity, Gu Lichen kept it by his side.Even when she was with him sometimes, he looked at the bracelet as if he was looking at something through it.'What is he looking at? Is he thinking of Ling Yiran when she was younger?' The idea sent Hua Lifang into a frenzy of jealousy."Lichen." Hua Lifang bit her lip and pretended to be wronged. "Why didn't you come to see me at school today? Instead, you're drinking alone. You don't know how worried I was about you. I was afraid something had happened to you."Raising his p
Having not read such professional law books in nearly four years, Ling Yiran thought she would be rusty and might not even be able to remember the legal provisions.However, she seemed to remember them as easily as before. She was even like a sponge, looking at all sorts of case studies and absorbing the experience of her predecessors.Perhaps it was the brain's instinctive desire to fill in the gaps left by the last four years.Ling Yiran enjoyed the two thick law books.In the study next to Yi Jinli's desk, another desk had been set aside for Ling Yiran.Ling Yiran read carefully, and if she had any doubts, she would habitually mark it in the book before using the internet to look up the relevant information.Absorbed in her book, Ling Yiran did not notice Yi Jinli who was sitting on the other side. He was looking at her with his deep eyes.He had never seen her as a lawyer, and he had not bothered to glance at her even when she was a prisoner.The first time he met her, she
However, what was going on with Sis Lifang then?If it turned out that her dreams were not related to memory loss but she might have dreamed it because she heard Sis Lifang talk about it as a child, then she was merely thinking too much.If she told Jin, it would only rouse his suspicions.At least... She would only tell him when everything was settled."Why don't I find you an expert?" asked Yi Jinli.The experts he spoke of were of course top-notch."I've made the appointment for tomorrow, so no thanks for now. Let's talk about it after I consult the doctor," said Ling Yiran."I'll go with you tomorrow," said Yi Jinli."No thanks. It's not a holiday tomorrow. I can go by myself. I'm just checking out my headache. You don't need to accompany me," Ling Yiran said hurriedly. After all, she was going to the doctor tomorrow to ask about her dreams, so it would be rather inconvenient if he was there.His eyes glistened a little, and his long lashes dropped slightly to hide the loo
However, when she got to the point of hypnosis, she was a little hesitant.'If that’s my memory, am I really the one Gu Lichen is looking for? What should I do? Tell Gu Lichen I’m the one he's looking for?'Will it only create more trouble?'However... If I don't get to the bottom of this, then…’ Her heart felt empty like it had no bottom. It was as if imagination and reality were constantly interlacing, making her feel uneasy.As she was thinking about this, her phone rang suddenly. It was a call from Yi Jinli. Ling Yiran answered and heard a familiar male voice from her phone. "How was your trip to the hospital? Have you seen the doctor?""Yes, I have," replied Ling Yiran."What did the doctor say?""It's... It's nothing serious. I'll keep it under observation for a while," she said somewhat guiltily. After all, she had always felt that partners should be honest with each other, yet now she was lying to him."Great. There's a trade fair tomorrow. Come with me. I've told the d
All she was left with was embarrassment back then.She had not been here since.She knew the staff's respectful attitude toward her was not because she was Ling Yiran but because the man behind her was Yi Jinli.This was the reality of it. Many people in this society would climb on the bandwagon.However, she hoped that one day, people would look her in the eye not because of who was behind her but just because of herself.In the end, Ling Yiran chose a purple gown. This gown was very simple in design. Although the design was relatively conservative, it gave people a sense of elegance and demure. The combination of crushed diamonds and lace at the waist and skirt brought out a sense of etherealization that helped the gown from feeling too rigid.One of the staff was about to say something when Ling Yiran chose the gown, but Manager Wang stopped him with his eyes.Only when Ling Yiran entered the fitting room did the staff say, "Manager, didn't Miss Hua have her eyes on this same
In his opinion, Hua Lifang was only rumored online to be the crown prince's next girlfriend, but the prince never admitted it, had he?Therefore, he was not afraid to offend Hua Lifang.However, unexpectedly, the crown prince actually accompanied her here, which made him look like he was concerned about Hua Lifang.'Is Hua Lifang really the woman the crown prince likes?'One was the crown prince's woman, and the other one was Young Master Yi's woman. Manager Wang only wished he could pass out immediately so that he would not have to face such a difficult problem.Gu Lichen only stared at Ling Yiran blankly. She stood still, waiting for the manager's reply.The lights from the corridor fell softly on her, making her look gentle and quiet.However, there seemed to be tenacity in those apricot eyes. The woman may look gentle, but it seemed as if nothing could crush her.It was just like her three years in prison. Even these three years of pain could not erase the tenacity and clar
Yi Jinli glanced at Gu Lichen out of the corner of his eye.Gu Lichen seemed to notice and turned his eyes to meet Yi Jinli's.The two men's eyes met in mid-air as if engaged in silent competition.Suddenly, Yi Jinli put a smile on his lips. He put his hand on Ling Yiran's shoulders and bent down. Placing his face close to her cheek, he softly asked the question again, "What did you say you were going to give?"Gu Lichen only found it irritating.'Yi Jinli… He’s doing that on purpose!'Is he deliberately showing off his intimacy with Ling Yiran to tell others not to make any more attempts at her?'Gu Lichen felt a tingling in his mouth.When had he gone after another man's fiancée?For his part, he had never lacked women, nor did he care to make any attempts at a woman who already had someone else in her heart.Both he and the women he dated had a fully-consenting relationship.However... Ling Yiran seemed to be an exception.Was it because she was too much like the girl he
It was only after hearing that he liked purple that she seemed to have changed her mind about the purple gown.'Is… She trying to distance herself from me?'The thought flashed through Gu Lichen's mind, but it made him feel uncomfortable....Each of the fitting rooms here was separate.Gu Lichen and Hua Lifang were led by the staff to one of the VIP dressing rooms.When Hua Lifang appeared in front of Gu Lichen wearing the same gown that Ling Yiran had just worn, Gu Lichen only glanced at her and said, "Not bad."Hua Lifang also knew that she would not look as good in this gown as Ling Yiran.Especially when she wore it after Ling Yiran had worn it. It just seemed like a crude imitation, but she could not even get another gown."Lichen, do you think I shouldn't have fought with Yiran over a gown?" Hua Lifang looked aggrieved. "I... I just wanted to wear a purple dress and make you happy because I remember you telling me when you were little that you like the color purple."A
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