However, it was too late. You Keer’s hand was already on Ling Yiran's back and was about to push Ling Yiran to the side where there were a lot of old computer spare parts that the firm had replaced some time ago. If she bumped into these things, then they would all fall on her. She would probably suffer a serious injury if that happened.A hand suddenly grabbed Ling Yiran's arm and pulled her backward. Then, You Keer was kicked to the ground.The flurry of actions took place almost instantaneously.You Keer hit the wall, and her back started to hurt like hell."Who kicked..." You Keer raised her head angrily. She was about to swear, but her pupils shrank and her voice seemed to be stuck in her throat when she saw who it was.'Isn't this… the crown prince?'Gosh, why is the crown prince here? He's even... holding the homewrecker in his arms?'You Keer was a little stunned and said almost subconsciously, "Young Master Gu, this woman is no good. She's just a homewrecker—" This ti
"Ah, sure!" Although Gu Lichen had not introduced himself, Lawyer Gu recognized him and agreed. He took him to a conference room and told Ling Yiran, "You can talk to Mr. Gu here."Ling Yiran was a little speechless.When the door closed, only Ling Yiran and Gu Lichen were left in the conference room.There seemed to be an indescribable sense of depression in the air.Outside the conference room, Guan Lili and the other colleagues were stunned.The plot twist was too unexpected. What started as someone meeting their lover turned into the girlfriend trying to confront the homewrecker. Then, the story changed again. Ling Yiran was not a homewrecker and she seemed close to the entertainment industry’s crown prince.When Guan Lili saw Gu Lichen, her mood was different from the others.Gu Lichen had previously run into them when she was giving Ling Yiran a hard time and defended Ling Yiran.She thought Gu Lichen had lost interest in Ling Yiran when the internet was full of gossip ab
"If you have no further questions, then I'm going to leave," said Ling Yiran as she walked toward the conference room's door.However, before her hand touched the door handle, Gu Lichen grabbed her."Ling Yiran, do you have to shut me out like this?" There was a note of impatience in his voice that was usually calm.Gu Lichen felt a rare sense of anxiety, one that he could not even articulate.Ling Yiran stared at the handsome face in front of her. His delicate features reminded her of another miniature face.Back in the woods, the little boy with that face had once held her when she was exhausted from carrying him. "I'll be very nice to you. I'll buy you a lot of dresses. I'll take you to eat lots of delicious food. I'll protect you better than anyone else!"She did not take it very seriously at the time. After all, many children forgot what they said the next day.She then forgot about him and their shared memories after catching a fever.She was not aware that he had been lo
Her face would surface in his mind from time to time. Even at night, he would dream of when he met her on the hill, carrying her on his back.It was as if he was carrying that little girl on his back."Are you sure you don't love Yi Jinli anymore?" he murmured.She smiled faintly, but it was somewhat absentminded. "Does it matter whether I love him?"Yi Jinli had told her not to fall in love with Gu Lichen.Now, Gu Lichen was asking if she did not love Yi Jinli anymore.‘All they want are results. They never care about what I want! All I want is peace!’Gu Lichen stared at Ling Yiran, her smile and voice like invisible blades that pierced his heart!…Ling Yiran was exhausted when she got off work. After all, too many things happened today. However, when she reached her neighborhood, she saw a familiar black car parked near her house. It had already attracted some people's attention.The Yi family's driver jogged up to Ling Yiran and said, "Miss Ling, Young Master Yi's waitin
"Of course, I care about you," he said."He came to see me, but he said nothing," she said as she bit her lip. She felt as if he knew everything about her. 'Is he spying on me?'"Really?" Yi Jinli whispered as he approached Ling Yiran, "I'm curious though. Why didn't you tell him that you were the one who saved him?"She immediately stiffened even more.He raised his hand and touched her lips with his fingertips. His elegant voice once again rang like a melodious violin. "Tell me why."Ling Yiran suddenly found her nose a little sore.'Why... Is he asking me this? Does he know that it's because I love him so even though I remember it all now, I still chose to bury those memories?'Even when Sis Lifang took her place, she did not utter a word.She did not want to upset him, so she severed all ties with Gu Lichen.She ridiculously thought she had given him enough security. She never thought that she was not as important as she thought she was. In the end, it turned out that she
Yi Jinli regretted asking Ling Yiran to come over and cook dinner."Keep your hand under the cold water. I'll handle the soup," he said."You?" She was a little surprised."What's the matter?" He went to the pot, lifted the lid, and looked at the soup. Then, he added a little seasoning before taking a little soup with a spoon and tasting it. Moments later, he turned off the stove.His movements looked elegant and natural. Ling Yiran felt like she was watching a cooking show.However, Yi Jinli kept looking at her from time to time as he prepared the soup as if to see whether she was keeping her hand under the running cold water from the tap.After running cold water over her hand for about ten minutes, the burn on Ling Yiran's fingers was finally relieved.It was still a little red, but it was not a big deal."It's still a little red," said Yi Jinli, frowning."It should be okay in a couple of days," said Ling Yiran.She had just finished speaking when he put her fingertips in
He had almost lost control just now. As he was licking and kissing her fingers earlier, his lust only grew stronger and stronger. 'Almost... Almost… I almost had my way with her in the kitchen!'Even if he had decided not to love her, even if they were now broken up, and even if he only called her Sis now, her influence over him was as strong as ever.She had only looked at him with her almond-shaped eyes and it was enough for him to lose his soul. At that sight, all reason was thrown out the window."Tell me. How can I not love you..." His mutters rang in the silent bedroom.'I thought it was hard to love a person, but I fell in love with her so easily.'I thought it was easy not to love someone, but... It's so hard…'"Yiran... Yiran..." His hoarse voice cried out her name again and again as if it was the only name he knew…...When Ling Yiran went to work the next day, everyone in the firm looked at her differently.Many people came up to Ling Yiran to ask about her relation
Ling Yiran was a little relieved. If Mrs. Zhuo had gone out for groceries, she should not be too far away from home and would probably be back soon.Therefore, Ling Yiran asked more about the situation and said, "Lil Yan, listen here. Help your mother loosen her collar and put a pillow under her feet to raise it a little. I'll call the ambulance now. If your grandma comes back later, tell her what happened, alright?""Yes, got it," answered Lil Yan.Ling Yiran then called the emergency services and gave them Zhuo Qianyun's current address after explaining what happened.15 minutes later, Mrs. Zhuo called, saying that the ambulance had arrived. The paramedic checked and said that Zhuo Qianyun’s condition should not be too serious, but just in case, they were sending her to the hospital for a check-up.Ling Yiran was finally a little relieved. After asking which hospital the ambulance was going to, she hurried to the hospital after work and saw Zhuo Qianyun on the hospital bed.Aft
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