“Tears began to well up in her eyes. ‘From the first day I saw you, I fell uncontrollably in love. I worked hard to stand out, to become more perfect, hoping to attract your attention. But you were so easily captivated by Chu Chu’s melancholy! Luo Xuan, how could you do this to me! I’m unwilling to accept this and don’t want to give up on you. Without you, I’d rather die! So, I had to lie to you. I’m sorry, Luo Xuan. Please forgive me. I did all this because I love you!’ Her tears fell in large droplets, crying uncontrollably.
For a moment, Luo Xuan was in emotional turmoil. Lin Lan’s words deeply touched him. Reflecting on his recent feelings, he realized his anger was more about Lin Lan’s deception than regret over leaving Chu Chu. Perhaps, as she said, his love for Chu Chu wasn’t true love? Or was he merely attracted to her melancholy? He was bewildered.
Lin Lan cried pitifully, looking fragile and touching. Luo Xuan finally couldn’t bear it. He pulled a tissue from the box on his desk and handed it to her, sighing, ‘Okay, stop crying! Let me calm down and think!’
Lin Lan wiped her tears, gave him a deep look, and silently turned to leave.
Luo Xuan watched her back, collapsing into the sofa chair, staring blankly for a long time. He desperately tried to convince himself that he loved Chu Chu, just not as much as he had imagined. He silently defended himself, a sense of loss rising in his heart.
In the evening, Luo Xuan finally returned to their new home.”
As soon as he entered, he saw Lin Lan staring blankly at a table full of delicious dishes, her face very pale. Seeing him, a glimmer of joy flashed in her eyes. She timidly said, “Luo Xuan, I spent the afternoon preparing these dishes. Can you sit down and eat a little with me?”
Looking at her expectant face, Luo Xuan couldn’t bring himself to refuse and simply said, “Okay!”
Lin Lan’s face instantly lit up with a brilliant smile, and her heart finally let out a sigh of relief. She knew she had succeeded; Luo Xuan had changed his mind. As long as she put in a little more effort, their relationship would return to how it was before.
Luo Xuan was from Shandong and grew up by the sea. It was clear that Lin Lan had put a lot of thought into these dishes, all of which were his favorite seafood: crab roe, chrysanthemum fish, spicy crawfish, steamed perch, and seafood puff pastry soup. Luo Xuan was somewhat touched. Looking at Lin Lan, he noticed she had lost weight, her chin more pointed, and he realized she hadn’t been eating or sleeping well, her heart entirely focused on him. Luo Xuan sighed silently.
He remembered the first time he saw Lin Lan, when she first reported to the company, standing prettily before him with a flower-like smile.
He wasn’t unaware of her feelings, nor had he never been moved, but when he saw Chu Yi at the company’s Christmas dance, his heart was captivated! She looked so ethereal and melancholic, naturally evoking sympathy. Later, he was also convinced by her talent. Now thinking about it, perhaps his feelings were more admiration than love? So, he ultimately chose Lin Lan, who was devoted to him!
Coming back to his senses, seeing Lin Lan continuously adding food to his bowl, Luo Xuan’s heart was complex. He was no longer angry with her, but he couldn’t forgive her so quickly! He reluctantly ate a few bites, put down his chopsticks, and stood up, “I’m done eating.”
“Luo Xuan!” Lin Lan suddenly hugged him from behind, her body tightly pressed against his back, her lips kissing his earlobe and neck, her hands reaching around from the front into his clothes, gently caressing his chest, murmuring, “Luo Xuan, don’t leave me! Don’t!”
A unique feminine fragrance rushed into his nose, her body pressed tightly against him, her kisses making him tremble all over. Luo Xuan felt his throat go dry, swallowing hard, his Adam’s apple moving. A warm current rose from his lower abdomen, instantly spreading to his limbs.
He finally let out a low growl, suddenly turning around and tightly embracing Lin Lan’s sensual body, then lowering his head to deeply kiss her full, tempting red lips.
Your Warmth Makes Me Yearn (5)
“It’s nothing!” Chu Yue laughed and concealed her feelings, lowering her head to slice tomatoes.
Yun Lei saw that she didn’t want to elaborate, so she didn’t ask further. After a while, Chu Yue said, “Yun Lei, I plan to return to Beijing tomorrow!”
“Okay!” Yun Lei said only this one word. Chu Yue opened her mouth, wanting to say something but swallowed her words.
In the evening, the two lay on the balcony loungers to cool off, neither speaking, just quietly lying there. Yun Lei had her eyes closed, seemingly asleep or lost in thought, while Chu Yue kept her large eyes open, staring blankly at the starry sky. The June night in the south was already quite hot. Zhuhai’s daytime temperature was high, but the nights were pleasantly cool. The sea breeze gently blew through the bamboo grove, creating a rustling sound.
“You probably can’t see many stars in Beijing, right?” Yun Lei suddenly spoke, startling Chu Yue.
“Yes, Beijing’s sky is always covered in clouds, so you can’t see the stars!” Chu Yue said, glancing at her.
“Chu Yue,” Yun Lei kept her eyes closed, “I don’t know why you suddenly decided to come to Zhuhai that day.
The night before, when I called you, you had no intention of coming. But I know this visit is not simply about seeing the sea. You’re definitely avoiding something. You don’t want to talk about it, which is your choice, and I won’t force you. Just like how you suddenly say you’re leaving today, I won’t ask why. These days, I’ve noticed you’re not happy. Your eyes give you away, even though you’re smiling. I know everyone has their own secrets, but I hope you can let go. Don’t force things, just follow your heart…”
“Lei Lei!” Chu Yue’s voice was choked with emotion.
Yun Lei opened her eyes, “I’ve always said that someone like you, pure and sensitive, can easily get hurt in love. I’ve been hurt before, so I want to advise you: nothing lasts forever. What we must do is ensure our own happiness and joy…” In the soft moonlight, her eyes radiated sincerity.
“Lei Lei!” Chu Yue could only call her name, unable to say anything more. Tears welled up in her eyes, her heart filled with emotion. With a friend like this, what more could one ask for?
A restless night passed. Both were wide awake in the darkness, staring blankly.
The next day, Yun Lei didn’t take Chu Yue to the airport, only seeing her onto the bus. Chu Yue understood her intentions, and so did Yun Lei. The farewell atmosphere at the airport could easily bring tears.
So, she simply smiled, hugged Yun Lei, and boarded the bus.
“Chu Yue, you must be happy!” As the car sped away, Yun Lei shouted after her. Chu Yue’s tears finally broke through, flowing torrentially. Little did she know, this would be their final farewell. Years later, whenever Chu Yue recalled this moment, she would inevitably be moved to tears…
She returned to Beijing that same afternoon. She sent a message to Yun Lei to report her safe arrival, and Yun Lei only replied with a smiley face. Chu Yue knew she was busy and didn’t want to disturb her further. During the week in Zhuhai, Yun Lei had accompanied her everywhere. But Yun Lei said that no matter how much money one earns, life is sad without friends! Thinking of this, Chu Yue’s heart felt warm.
Gu Yunzhi had only stayed in Zhuhai for three days before returning to Beijing. He was very busy and couldn’t play as freely as Chu Yue and the others. Before leaving Beijing, he had visited Yun Lei’s place, exchanging a few casual words before saying goodbye. Before leaving, he gave Chu Yue a business card, saying they could contact each other after she returned to Beijing.
