Shaking her head, she had no answer, but suddenly a thought emerged in her mind – if their love was destined to be brief, then at least they could truly possess each other once, deepening the traces of their love so it wouldn’t be washed away by the river of time.
Chapter Three
“Tianlong, will you hold me?” Yi’an suppressed her shyness, her face flushed red, making a bold invitation.
Wei Tianlong was stunned. “Yi’an, I don’t want you to act on impulse…”
She suddenly interrupted his consolation, her little face full of determination. “I’m willing. I want to be your woman.”
Yes, this was it – proof of their deep connection, showing they were more than just an illusion without reason to maintain.
Okay, I’ll wait for you.” Yi An gently covered the back of his hand, forcing the corners of her lips to curve into a semblance of a smile.
He had simply changed into the suit he wore earlier and was driving an expensive RV, yet it seemed as if a sudden distance had grown between them, as if he were no longer the man who had been so close to her these past days…
Her heart was panicking! But after last night, she told herself to be strong in facing their parting, to send him off with a smile, letting him remember her smiling appearance, rather than crying uncontrollably.
“I’m leaving now,” he clasped her hand in return, reluctant to part.
“Drive carefully,” she nodded, straightening up and taking a step back, forcing a smile while her gaze was filled with sorrow.
Wei Tianlong shifted gears, flashing her a slight smile, released the brake, and slowly drove towards the mountain villa’s gate.
Yi An’s feet seemed to move of their own accord, following the vehicle until he turned out of the villa, and the car’s speed increased, leaving her behind. She stopped, waving her hand to see his car drive away.
He really left…
The pain, like a tear, continued to spread and intensify with the car’s distance, and the tears she had been holding back finally broke through.
Would this separation change something in their relationship?
A strong sense of loss swept over her. Yi An stood by the mountain path, crying while looking in the direction he had gone, looking lonely and desolate.
At the same time, Wei Tianlong, driving away, was not doing well either. In fact, his reluctance was no less than hers, but being a man, his personality was more steady and restrained, not easily showing weakness.
In the rearview mirror, he saw Yi An following behind the car reluctantly. As he pressed down on the accelerator, he felt his heart tighten, could barely breathe, and thought himself cruel.
But he couldn’t be blamed for being cruel. He just had to prioritize his career and had no choice but to leave…
As the car gradually disappeared, no longer able to see her charming figure, he realized that in his world, her existence was like sunshine. Without her, he would return to his previous dull and monotonous life, busy yet colorless.
Just thinking about this made him feel extremely irritable.
He didn’t want to be separated from Yi An. He longed to see her often, and phone calls could not console his longing.
Was there no way to have both? Did he have to choose between his career and Yi An?
He slowed down and pulled over.
If he couldn’t stay, then could he…
No longer hesitating, he carefully checked for other vehicles on the mountain path and decisively turned the steering wheel…
Through tear-blurred eyes, a silver-gleaming RV approached. Yi An was stunned and stopped crying.
“Tianlong’s car?” she muttered in confusion, then immediately dismissed the thought.
Don’t be silly. He just left. How could he possibly turn back? It must just be a similar model!
Bitterly smiling and shaking her head, she stopped standing by the roadside and turned to walk back to the villa.
“Honk! Honk!”
The sudden horn made her heart skip a beat. Turning back, she saw the silver RV turn towards her, blocking the villa’s entrance.
The guess she had just dismissed was now confirmed. Yi An was completely frozen, staring as the car window rolled down and Wei Tianlong’s gentle, handsome face came into view, making her heart skip several beats.
He got out of the car and firmly gripped her arms. “Yi An, come with me!”
“What?” She was still in a daze, too surprised to react.
“Since we can’t bear to leave each other, let’s not separate!” Having figured it out, he was suddenly clear-minded, no longer worried, his smile warm like golden light rippling on an afternoon river.
“You want me to go back to Taipei with you?” She needed to confirm. They had never considered this before. How could he suddenly turn back and say this to her?
“Yes, I want you to come to Taipei with me,” he honestly shared his thoughts, speaking seriously. “I just thought about it. I don’t have extra time for a leisurely romance, so bringing you with me is the strongest guarantee for you and the most reassuring method. After you adapt for a while, we can consider getting engaged. If you miss home, you can return anytime. Is that okay?”
His feelings for Yi An came suddenly and intensely, something he had never experienced before. He had thought far ahead and saw her as someone he could live with, now waiting for her decision.
Hearing his words, Yi An blinked, bewildered, her heart racing.
How sudden! Leaving home to follow him was a risky decision, yet she didn’t have a single thought of refusal.
Yes, going with him meant no more separation; going with him meant no more anxiety…
Looking at his mature, steady face, his bright eyes full of love and sincere emotion, Yi An knew he was reliable, and her heart calmed.
“Okay, I’ll go with you,” she nodded decisively, a smile spreading across her face, her charming features glowing with sweetness. “Please take care of me from now on.”
“Great!” he joyfully embraced her.
Her chest feeling warm and full, Yi An cried again, but this time from joy, feeling deeply moved. She hadn’t expected this turn of events, canceling their separation and being able to stay by each other’s side, sparing them the pain of longing.
“But we’ll have to get past my parents first,” though she knew her usually doting parents would eventually give in when she was determined, she couldn’t help feeling worried about this significant matter.
“We’ll convince them together!” full of confidence and sincerity, he held her hand, ready to seek approval from their elders.
Looking at his broad, steady back, Yi An’s resolve became even more firm.
She believes that the man before her is worth fighting for and taking risks!
Initially, Wei Tianlang burst into Yi’an’s world, and now, Yi’an is about to enter his life.
After a family revolution, Yi’an cast aside all concerns and resolutely followed Wei Tianlang away from the mountain villa to his home in Taipei.
Passing through a garden larger than the mountain villa, arriving at a villa more spacious than the mountain villa’s buildings, with several uniformed staff lined up to welcome them, and the elegant interior decor, “stunned” was an understatement to describe Yi’an’s expression.
“Tianlang, you’ve finally returned, you’ve worried your mother to death!” A middle-aged woman in an elegant suit, with a neat hairstyle, noble temperament, and a hint of shrewd seriousness, walked down the stairs while speaking.
“Mom, sorry for worrying you,” Wei Tianlang lightly patted Yi’an’s back as a signal, then went forward to give his mother a hug.
“You, why would you run up to the mountains? Fortunately, you’ve returned safely this time. Otherwise, what would I do if something happened to you?” Wei Fang Yalan glanced sideways at her son. Since her husband passed away seven years ago, her son was her only support.
