Chapter 235 No One Can Rise Above Morality

On the plane, Yan Chengyu kept his eyes closed and rested the whole time.

He, Yan Jindong, and their daughter-in-law arrived in Qu Jianhang's private jet.

Because of his special status, his trip to the island had been reported in advance.

He kept his eyes closed and rested the whole way, looking very tired.

As they were about to disembark, Yan Jindong asked, "Dad, have you been particularly busy with work lately?"

Yan Chengyu took a sip of water: "It's alright."

"You look very tired," Yan Jindong said. "Get some rest tonight; tomorrow is an important day."

"I know."

Yan Chengyu waved his hand: "Don't worry about me, go ahead."

He's been busy lately.

His path to this position was not smooth sailing.

He also has political enemies and rivals who are watching his every move, trying to bring him down.

The same goes for marriage; not everyone can find a marriage partner like Qu Jianhang.

Yan Chengyu liked her as a person, but in the eyes of many people, Qu Jianhang was first and foremost rich, and only secondly a beautiful woman.

Yan Chengyu didn't care about those things, and he would never give up his true feelings just because Qu Jianhang was rich.

However, his marriage to Qu Jianhang still frightened many people.

After all, this is a powerful alliance, and those who previously opposed Yan Chengyu will have to consider Qu Jianhang's significance.

If they could, they would even want to prevent it from happening.

However, they lack that ability.

Upon arriving on the island and greeting everyone, Yan Chengyu was finally able to accompany Qu Jianhang back to their room.

"If you don't come soon, I'm going to marry someone else."

He reached out and pulled Qu Jianhang over, letting her sit in his lap.

He said, "Why don't you try marrying me and see if I can snatch you away?"

Qu Jianhang smiled and said, "Wow, Secretary Yan is so domineering."

“I can give up everything else,” Yan Chengyu said, holding her close and burying his face in her neck. “But not you.”

The scent and fragrance of her perfumed him instantly filled him with strength.

"Don't worry, no one will take it from you." Qu Jianhang knew he was tired, otherwise he wouldn't have come so late: "It's yours."

"Hanghang, I love you."

He kissed her as he spoke, a kiss devoid of lust, simply to confirm her presence.

He had already made up his mind. He had spent half his life in the officialdom, and at this age, what was there to be dissatisfied with?

Yes, he was an honest and upright official, incorruptible, and devoted to serving the people.

But others can do it too.

If he is not at ease, he can stand beside those people as a supervisor.

Qu Jianhang was in great pain during the time when he had health problems.

He's always been too busy to spend much time with her.

But she never said anything.

He owes her too much.

After that, he will gradually hand over his work to others so that better people can take over his position.

At that time, his focus will shift from work to her.

For the rest of my life, I will spend quality time with her.

At this time, Qu Jianhang was still unaware of the decision Yan Chengyu had made.

The wedding was the next day.

However, due to their special status, the wedding procedures were different for the two individuals.

It eliminates the traditional steps of wedding ceremony, marriage, and making things difficult for the groom.

All that remains is warmth and coziness.

Yan Chengyu didn't have many relatives and friends, but they were all people he genuinely befriended.

Honestly, those people still can't believe that Yan Chengyu is actually getting married.

He has been alone for so many years.

Who would have thought that at this age, she would start a passionate relationship with Qu Jianhang.

Although both of them are very low-key, the fact that they are together is enough to cause a sensation.

Not to mention, it was Yan Chengyu who was pursuing her.

Those who don't know Yan Chengyu might think that he's after Qu Jianhang's family fortune.

But those who know him understand what's going on.

It wasn't uncommon for daughters or sisters of wealthy men to have taken a liking to Yan Chengyu in the past.

There were even high-ranking officials who wanted to marry their daughters to him.

After all, a man like Yan Chengyu is simply too outstanding.

He has remained single for many years, maintaining a clean and virtuous lifestyle, avoiding contact with women, and possessing exceptional abilities at work.

Most importantly, their character is trustworthy.

But he refused them all.

He devoted himself entirely to his work.

Everyone assumed that he would live out his life like this.

Until he met Qu Jianhang and fell in love with him.

No one expected that Yan Chengyu would fall in love with someone and even take the initiative to pursue her.

Now that he has married Qu Jianhang, this whole affair has shocked countless people from beginning to end.

After all, it's only been two years since he rejected the daughter of that high-ranking official.

Some people even called Yan Chengyu specifically because of this.

That person was Yan Chengyu's friend, and now they were practically equals.

"Cheng Yu, how come you're getting worse as you get older? You rejected that man's daughter before, and now you want to be with Qu Jianhang. Aren't you just blatantly slapping him in the face?"

"How could you think that?" Yan Chengyu said, "I have no feelings for his daughter..."

My friend laughed: "We're both this age, and you're still chasing after love? If you ask me, you're just too inflexible. How long have you been stuck in this position? You accept his daughter, and then..."

“I won’t,” Yan Chengyu said. “For me, position isn’t that important.”

"You... how can I put it? You're just too rigid. Qu Jianhang may be rich, but compared to that man's daughter..."

“No one can compare to her.” Yan Chengyu said, “If you’re calling just to persuade me, then forget it. My mind is made up and there’s no going back.”

My friend was quite helpless: "What kind of love potion did Qu Jianhang give you to make you like this?"

Yan Chengyu said, "You don't understand."

Yes, not everyone understands the sweetness and preciousness of love.

In many people's eyes, power, money, and status are far more important than love.

It's perfectly understandable to prioritize other things over love.

Not everyone thinks love is a necessity.

Many people get married because it's a good fit, rather than because of love.

In this world, technology is developing and times are progressing, but emotions are gradually becoming a luxury that can only be encountered by chance.

Some people go through their entire lives without ever knowing what it feels like to love someone.

Everyone has different values, and far too many people feel that love isn't that important.

But Yan Chengyu was not one of those people.

He followed his heart and knew clearly what he wanted.

This wedding was neither the most extravagant nor the most touching; in fact, it was very simple and unpretentious.

Only the jewels on the bride's wedding dress reflected a dazzling light.

There weren't many complicated processes or pranks involved.

Only the three words "I do" sound beautiful.

And a gentle hug.

In front of everyone, they became husband and wife.

Many people in the Qu family were seeing Yan Chengyu in person for the first time.

Previously, I mostly saw it on TV.

Qu Jianhang had far more suitors than Yan Chengyu.

Even though the number of guests at this wedding was not large, there were still some business partners who had to be invited.

This includes Zhang Mingrui.

Zhang Mingrui and his wife divorced five or six years ago. After the divorce, he launched a fierce offensive against Qu Jianhang.

The older generation of the Zhang family had a very good relationship with Qu Jianhang's parents; the two of them practically grew up together.

But Qu Jianhang had a lover when she was young, who later passed away, so she traveled all over the world.

I'm rarely home.

Zhang Mingrui married a woman from a similar social class.

Not long after they got married, they had a son and a daughter.

Qu Jianhang later gave birth to Lin Xiyin, but the child went missing. After searching for her without success, she once again indulged herself, wandering among the mountains and rivers.

Once she calmed down and started doing business, she had more contact with Zhang Mingrui.

Zhang Mingrui also began to be attracted to her, and during the duration of their marriage, he confessed his feelings to her more than once.

Qu Jianhang had no feelings for him whatsoever. Annoyed by his persistent pestering, she couldn't help but ask, "You like me, but what about your wife and children?"

Zhang Mingrui said, "I can divorce her. I've never loved her!"

Qu Jianhang laughed: "She bore you children, and you just want a divorce?"

Qu Jianhang had asked Yan Chengyu the same question.

"If your wife hadn't passed away and you had met me, would you have divorced her?"

Yan Chengyu was silent for a few seconds, then shook his head: "No."

Qu Jianhang asked, "Why?"

"Although I don't love her, I have a responsibility to her and to our marriage. Even if I like you a lot, I will suppress it."

Perhaps this is not a perfect answer.

But with Zhang Mingrui as a comparison, Qu Jianhang felt that Yan Chengyu was a really charming man.

Qu Jianhang completely ignored Zhang Mingrui's suggestion and rejected him time and time again.

Even so, Zhang Mingrui still got divorced.

However, it was his wife who initiated the divorce because Zhang Mingrui had an affair.

After the divorce, he even contacted Qu Jianhang to explain his affair to her.

"I was just playing around, and that woman was nothing more than a plaything. You know, I have no feelings for my wife, and I don't want to touch her at all. But I'm a man, and I have physical needs..."

Qu Jianhang found his words laughable.

In marriage, what binds a man is never love.

It is a man's sense of responsibility and his character.

Even the most beautiful love will gradually disappear amidst the mundane realities of daily life.

The so-called physiological needs are nothing more than a despicable excuse that men use to justify their own base instincts.

Qu Jianhang herself is not a law-abiding person, but she does have a moral bottom line.

It's truly laughable that a man who cheats on his wife would make up such high-sounding excuses for himself.

Later, when Zhang Mingrui found out that she was with Yan Chengyu, he questioned her while drunk.

"Where am I inferior to him? Isn't he just an official?"

Qu Jianhang replied, "Even if he were just an ordinary person, I would still choose him, not you."

Zhang Mingrui was even more furious; "Why?"

"Because this world is not just about love. No matter who it is or what kind of feelings they are, they cannot supersede morality."