I came back a little later than ten o'clock. Sorry, sorry ~
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After a day of rushing around, by the time Luoli returned to the company to submit her manuscript, the sky was already dark. The days in winter were short. Although it was not time to get off work, the streets were already dim. The orange lights gave people an illusory warmth. Luoli looked at the stars outside through the glass window and sighed slightly. The lamp that belonged to her no longer existed. The building was very high, so she couldn't hear the noise of the traffic downstairs. She just thought that she was watching a pantomime.
When it was time to get off work, she bumped into Shang Yuqin at the elevator with Han Tang beside him. Their expressions were completely opposite. One was excited, and the other was angry. Luoli naturally knew what Han Tang was thinking. However, she had done nothing wrong, so she was naturally dissatisfied with his attitude. She pursed her lips and gave up after some thought. It was better to avoid trouble in the company. She was not stupid enough to cause trouble for herself in front of the female army. Hence, she calmly entered the elevator with them.
As the numbers in the elevator went down, the three of them chose to remain silent. Luoli rubbed her head, which was swollen from the lack of sleep, as she observed the two men behind her through the metal wall.
To be honest, they did not seem to have changed much in the past three years. Due to the hypnotism treatment, the memories of the past were already blurry in his mind. However, thanks to them, some of the details that he had deliberately forgotten before were slowly coming back. Like a puzzle, the missing pieces were slowly pieced back together. Only his broken heart could never be restored to its original state.
The elevator arrived with a ding, and Shang Yuqin finally couldn't hold it in any longer. Before the elevator door opened, he said,""Ah Li, let's talk."
Luoli turned her head slightly. Han Tang did not say anything. She lowered her head and walked past her, taking the lead to exit the elevator. Shang Yuqin stood beside her, eager for a response.
Luoli was silent for a moment before saying,"Follow me."”
Not long after, the two of them sat in a cafe near the company. Luo Li chose to sit in a corner. There were people from the company coming in and out from time to time, and it would be bad if they were seen gossiping. However, she was not in the mood to go somewhere far away, so it was better to make things clear nearby.
"Do you want some warm milk?" Shang Yuqin asked Luoli," Your stomach isn't well. You shouldn't drink coffee on an empty stomach."”
"A cup of Cappuccino, please.”Luoli ignored his words and told the waiter, but in her heart, she began to miss the special iced coffee Tang Muchen had made for her.
After the waiter left, Luoli took a sip of water to calm herself down. He still remembered that his stomach was not good. Should he be grateful? She was grateful that he still had her in his heart. But so what? Could this change anything? If he missed it, he would miss it. There was no room for redemption.
"Are you avoiding me? I haven't seen you in the company for the past few days.”Shang Yuqin couldn't wait, his tone was like a good man who had finally found his wife.
"You're not that scary to make me hide from you.”Luoli put down her cup and had a plan in her heart.
"Alright, then are you willing to listen to me explain what happened back then?”
"Didn't I sit here to listen to your explanation?”Luoli glanced at him as if his question was unnecessary.
Shang Yuqin was a little resentful. He was not used to Luoli speaking to him in such a tone. Before this, he had always been certain that he was still in Luoli's heart. After all, they had been together for five years and they were only missing the wedding ceremony. However, her current attitude was starting to make him feel uneasy, and there was even a hint of unwillingness.
Most men were like this. When he had someone, he didn't think that this person was very important. When he gave up, he asked others to think of him. Without him, they shouldn't be able to live. They wanted to die and live to prove that he was an outstanding man who couldn't be given up.
The waiter quickly served the coffee. Luoli gently stirred the milk bubbles floating on top of it, waiting for Shang Yuqin's explanation with a calm expression.
"At that time, the company's situation was very bad.”Shang Yuqin had put in two spoonfuls of sugar, and such a good Blue Mountain coffee had been ruined by him. "Because of the careless investment, there was a problem with the cash flow, resulting in a big case at hand that could not be completed alone. My father was eager to find a partner. At that time, the project had to continue. If we gave up halfway, we wouldn't be able to repay the bank loan on time, and it would be impossible to borrow money again. However, it wasn't easy to find a business partner. My dad went around looking for help and even begged Han Tian Corporation. But you also know that our two families have fallen out because of a previous case. The Han family will never help us. Han Tang has been mediating for a long time, but it's still useless. My dad already had high blood pressure, and after this ordeal, he suffered a stroke and was hospitalized. The doctor said that he couldn't be agitated anymore.”
Shang Yuqin said as he observed Luoli's expression from time to time. Unfortunately, Luoli was only stirring her coffee with a lack of interest, as if she did not care about what he said at all.
Shang Yuqin frowned and raised his voice,""Not long after he was discharged, my dad received a call. After that, he happily told me that the company was saved, but he needed me to step in. After I went there, I found out that the other party was Yunle Culture Co., Ltd. Their chairman had a daughter who was waiting to be married. If we became in-laws, the funds they provided for this cooperation would be considered as the daughter's dowry. Of course I can't agree. I already have you. How can I marry another woman? I met the girl and tried to convince her. In the end, she told me that marriage was just a formality. She didn't want to marry me either. It was just that her father didn't accept the person she liked, so he even restricted her personal freedom. She said that only by getting married can I regain my freedom. At the same time, I can also get help. We each get what we need. After they achieved their goals, they would get a divorce.”
"So you agreed." Luo Li suddenly interjected, indicating that she had heard what he had just said.
"I wanted to tell you, but I was afraid that you wouldn't be able to accept it. After all, we're already engaged, and I promised your mother that I would take care of you for the rest of your life.”
"Can't stand it? How do you know I can't take it if you didn't tell me?”At the mention of her mother, Luoli's emotions finally began to rise and fall. The hand holding the coffee cup began to tremble.
"I don't want to hurt you, but doing so will definitely hurt you.”Shang Yuqin was also anxious." I hesitated for a long time. I wanted to tell you the truth after everything is over. But you disappeared. I called you, but your phone was disconnected. When I went to your house, the neighbor said that you had moved away. I went to the company to look for you. They said that you resigned. You cut off all means of communication with you, so I didn't have a chance to explain to you.”
" Ah Li," Shang Yuqin grabbed her hand," believe me, my feelings for you have never changed. I had no choice at that time, I didn't really betray you."”
"I believe you." Luoli secretly took a few deep breaths to calm herself down. She nodded solemnly at him and pulled her hand back." Are you done?”
Shang Yuqin was stunned for a moment before nodding.
"I'm leaving now." Luoli picked up her bag and prepared to get up.
"Ah Li, you…" Shang Yuqin had a look of disbelief on his face. Did he just say those words for nothing?
"What about me? What do you want to hear from me? You're infatuated and have been missing me for three years? Or are you very filial and willing to sacrifice your own happiness for your father? I'm sorry, these compliments don't suit you.”Luoli stood up and walked out.
"Ah Li!" Shang Yuqin caught up with her from behind and pulled her back." Don't go." I know I was wrong. Can you give me a chance to atone for my sins? I'll go back and get a divorce immediately. We, we'll start over.”
Luo Li stopped in her tracks and turned to face him."Start over?"
"Yes, start over. I won't give up on you again. Never again.”Shang Yuqin looked at her seriously." I want to give you happiness. I want to make up for the mistakes I've made all these years." Please give me a chance."
Luoli fell silent. Her eyes turned to the busy street and no longer looked at him. After a long while, she faintly said,""I promise you."
"Really?" Shang Yuqin was afraid that he had misheard," Are you really willing to give me another chance?”
"But there are conditions." Luoli returned his gaze to him." Three days, I'll give you three days. If your performance is not satisfactory, there's no need for us to continue.”
"Alright, three days it is." Shang Yuqin nodded eagerly, but then he looked troubled." But, I'm afraid three days isn't enough for a divorce."”
" You don't have to be in a hurry to get a divorce." Luoli did not hesitate." I'm just trying to see if I can find happiness in you." As for marriage, it's a matter for the future. I haven't thought that far ahead yet.”
" Besides," Luoli reached out and pulled Shang Yuqin's tie, her slender fingers stroking his chest as her lips curled into a seductive smile." Don't you men like to have women on your left and right?" I'll grant you your wish. You'll have a cook at home and a wife outside.”
"Ah Li." Shang Yuqin hugged her slender waist and called out in a daze. He had never seen Luoli like this before. It was unbelievable, shocking, and suspicious.
" Alright." Luoli left his chest and pouted." I'm hungry."”
"Alright, let's go eat." Shang Yuqin did not have the time to think about how much Luoli had changed. It was like the difference between heaven and earth. He calculated that he had three days anyway, so he was not afraid that he would not be able to get the truth out of her. Perhaps he was just being overly sensitive. Women were fickle creatures, they would change after a while. Luoli loved him, but she still resented him. As long as he was given time, he would definitely be able to relive the old dream with her.
(Momo quote: A man in love is also a fool.)）
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