Chapter 52 Finale

Cai Jinglin pushed the door open and came in. Looking at Su Hexi, whose face was as pale as a livid one, she sighed, "Did you hear that? He feels he's no longer worthy of you, so he chose to leave. Su Hexi, Zhou Lin is honest and simple-minded, and he may not be able to give you the romantic side of things, but you know better than anyone how he feels about you. If he really leaves this time, perhaps you'll never find another man in your life who is as devoted and unreserved to you as he is."

Su Hexi sat there in a daze, Cai Jinglin's words hitting her heart like a hammer.

She meticulously recalled every detail of her life since arriving here. The first person to treat her well was Zhou Lin; no matter how unreasonable she was, he always silently tolerated her and met her every request. When she had nothing and was ridiculed, he stood firmly by her side. The person who built her dream building and worked tirelessly for her was also Zhou Lin...

She fantasized about the future. If Zhou Lin was not there, the joy after success, the support when tired, the lights late at night... all seemed to have lost their color and warmth.

A huge panic seized her, she didn't want to lose him!

This realization instantly sobered her up. She stood up abruptly, rushed out of the office recklessly, and ran towards the construction site.

When she found Zhou Lin, he was cleaning his tools. His back was stretched out in the setting sun, making him look particularly lonely.

Su Hexi stopped behind him breathlessly, her voice trembling and anxious without even noticing: "Zhou Lin!"

Zhou Lin's body stiffened, and he slowly turned around, his face still showing that distant calmness.

Su Hexi looked into his eyes, took a deep breath, put aside all her pride and awkwardness, and asked clearly, word by word:

"Zhou Lin, if...if I say now that I'm willing to remarry...will you go to the Civil Affairs Bureau with me?"

When Zhou Lin heard Su Hexi's words, he felt as if he was frozen in place, and the tools in his hand fell to the ground with a clang.

He suspected he was hallucinating, and stared in disbelief at Su Hexi, who was panting, eyes slightly red, but with an anxious and fragile look he had never seen before. This was too sudden, completely beyond his expectations.

"You...what did you say?" His voice was dry and trembling slightly.

Su Hexi looked at his astonishment, took a deep breath, and decided not to hide it anymore, pouring out all the things that were surging in her heart. She took a step forward and looked straight into his eyes:

"Zhou Lin, I say, let's remarry."

Her eyes were red and tears welled up in her eyes. "I...I don't want to lose you."

Her voice was choked with sobs. "During this period, I looked very glorious, surrounded by many people. But when I woke up exhausted and hungry, I realized... I realized that what I wanted most was the hot meal you silently handed me, and the light you kept on for me no matter how late it was."

"I never dislike anything about you, really. I don't need you to be very capable, I don't need you to be eloquent and strategic like those people. What I like is your meticulous kindness to me, your foolishness in always putting me first, and your honesty in not disliking me or getting impatient with me no matter how hard I try, but instead patiently accompanying me."

"As long as you're here, I feel grounded. I feel like I'm truly alive, not floating in mid-air with nothing to rely on. With you around, I feel like... I have a family, not alone..."

Her words, like a key, instantly unlocked the door in Zhou Lin's heart, closed by his inferiority and retreat. He looked at her, the woman who seemed as powerful as a queen to outsiders, now stripped off all her armor in front of him, revealing her most tender heart. A wave of heartache and overwhelming excitement washed over him.

He suddenly reached out and hugged her tightly in his arms, so strong that he almost kneaded her into his bones and blood. This hug, after too long, was filled with the cherishment of having lost and regained.

"Xixi..." His voice was hoarse and nasal, "I don't know how to say nice things... but I am willing, I always am! I am willing to be your harbor. When you are tired, just come home. There will always be hot meals, a warm bed, and me at home."

He didn't expect that after he had decided to leave, she would suddenly come to keep him and say so many heartfelt words to him.

He loved her, no matter before or now, it never changed.

All the misunderstandings, distance, and self-righteous fulfillment disappeared at this moment. The two hugged each other tightly, and in the afterglow of the sunset, their figures merged into one.

Without further hesitation, the next day, they went to the Civil Affairs Bureau to get a new marriage certificate. Holding the bright red cover, they felt a heavier sense of certainty and happiness than the first time.

That night, they returned to their real home. Zhou Lin carefully decorated a new room full of warmth.

The atmosphere naturally became ambiguous and warm. Without the forced and cold feeling of the first time, this time, it was a natural result of mutual affection.

Su Hexi took the initiative to kiss Zhou Lin's lips, awkward but firm. Zhou Lin was stiff at first, but then he turned from passive to active, responding gently and affectionately.

The clothes are taken off, and the skin touches. It is no longer plunder and possession, but the most intimate exploration and delivery between lovers.

Su Hexi's fingertips slid across the solid muscles on Zhou Lin's back, and Zhou Lin's kisses fell delicately on every inch of her skin, with great cherishment.

The sounds of panting and moaning intertwined together, and the air was filled with a sweet and strong scent of lust.

Their bodies meshed like never before, their souls connected in this spiritual union. This night, a belated wedding night, was filled with sweetness, ambiguity, and a deep affection that ran deep into their bones.

From then on, Zhou Lin cherished this lost and regained relationship even more. He completely let go of his unnecessary inferiority complex and found his most stable position in this family and in Su Hexi's life.

Su Hexi is in charge of external affairs, continuing to display her talent and ambition in the business world, pushing the "Xi" brand to new heights; Zhou Lin is in charge of internal affairs, keeping the family in order, and is her most stable rear base.

He carefully took care of her daily life and gave her the warmest support when she was tired. Later, they had a lovely child, and Zhou Lin became a gentle and responsible father.

Su Hexi's career flourished, unrivaled. Her happiness, like her career, was solid, warm, and filled with a sense of practicality. They complemented and nurtured each other, truly living the envy of a couple in heaven.

(over)