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Ye Wenyu was stunned for a moment, then blushed.

Lin Tingfeng became smug and said in a tone reminiscing about the good old days, "Xiaoyu, you are just like a child. Sometimes, you would ask me to carry you around the room for hours. When I got tired and wanted to put you down, you would cry. I had no choice but to continue carrying you."

No one had ever dared to make such a demand of him, and no one had ever made him willingly obey.

But this girl did it.

It was at that time that he finally realized the time was right and began to let his emotions show.

Ye Wenyu remained silent. It turned out that during her illness, she had begged him to carry her on his back, and all of this was real. From now on, she could no longer deceive herself with dreams.

Her face flushed red like a sunset, and she said somewhat angrily, "One day, I will definitely grow up to be like you, able to control my emotions with reason and not let you know!"

Lin Tingfeng laughed, his lips curving upwards involuntarily. He stretched and said to her, "Xiaoyu, now that we understand each other's feelings, let's talk about your future."

What? How did he go from sweet nothings to talking about her future? She felt like she was going through a job interview, or rather, an interview to become his partner. He had been in control all along. Now that they were confessing their feelings, he was her boyfriend, but now he seemed to have switched roles and was talking to her like a father.

The problem is that she still obeys him completely and willingly follows his orders.

Lin Tingfeng said to Ye Wenyu seriously, "Think about it carefully."

Regarding her future? Ye Wenyu was stunned, her smile vanishing completely. Yes, she had never heard of a love affair changing a person's life. Is it possible to change one's destiny through love? It seems so, namely marriage. As the old saying goes, a woman's marriage is like a second reincarnation. But love is not the same as marriage. Just now, Lin Tingfeng only confessed his feelings for her; he didn't even say "I love you," nor did he propose. She was a poor girl, while he was the president of a company with immense wealth. Their statuses were too unequal; he probably wouldn't propose to her.

Thinking of this, Ye Wenyu fell silent, feeling somewhat apprehensive, as much of the sweetness of their previous romance had vanished.

Seeing that Lin Tingfeng seemed to be waiting for her answer, a bitter smile appeared on her lips. She said softly, "My future, my future is to finish my studies at Q University, then find an ideal job, buy a house and settle down with my own abilities, then take care of my parents, repay them, and let them live a good life." This was the life she had planned before. But now, since he confessed his feelings to her, she hoped that his future would be related to hers. But how could it be related to him? She didn't know. Now her future was shrouded in mystery.

She thought sadly that although he liked her, it seemed he didn't intend for her to be part of his future. If that was the case, then she shouldn't include him when calculating her future.

When young girls fall in love, they often think that once they fall in love with someone, they will entrust their lives to that person, as if that man will decide their future. This is actually very naive and childish.

The small boat began to rock, and Ye Wenyu felt uneasy. The swaying river was just like her life.

Lin Tingfeng nodded and said slowly to her, "Very good. I like smart and ambitious girls. If you'd like, you can come to my company after graduation."

It turns out that he did have her in his plans for the future.

A warm feeling welled up inside Ye Wenyu, and she regained her spirits. This feeling of uncertainty and anxiety in a relationship was too torturous. She looked up at him, her large eyes filled with hope.

Lin Tingfeng tentatively asked her, "I mean, would you still like to live that kind of life before, studying and working multiple part-time jobs in the evenings and on weekends?"

Ye Wenyu paused, then understood what he meant. She shook her head, a flicker of fear crossing her large eyes. No, that kind of life was too terrifying; she would rather die than repeat it. Last time, she collapsed from exhaustion on the street, and Lin Tingfeng picked her up. Would she be so lucky again?

Lin Tingfeng nodded in satisfaction and said calmly, "I don't support you continuing that kind of life either. It's too hard and too dangerous. I'm busy with work, and I can't always be there for you when you're in danger." As he said this, his eyes became somewhat subtle. Not wanting her to see it, he turned his face away and looked into the distance.

Ye Wenyu was confused again, her mind starting to fog up. What did Lin Tingfeng mean by that?

Does he mean he's going to support her?

She stared at him blankly, her heart pounding.

Sure enough, Lin Tingfeng was silent for a few seconds. After his excitement subsided, he turned around, looked directly at her, and said slowly, "From now on, you don't need to work anymore. It's a good thing that you like studying and are determined to finish your studies. I will support you. I will have someone transfer your living expenses to your bank card every month. Is five thousand a month enough?"

Ye Wenyu remained silent, her face filled with shock and surprise. He was now to take on the responsibility of supporting her? He had taken on the burden of her parents' lives!

At this moment, she felt as if her body had transformed into a tube, filled with a warm, deeply moving liquid. She felt utterly unworthy of his love.

She shook her head and said weakly to him, "No, love is equal. I've already taken four years' worth of your tuition." She thought painfully that if Lin Tingfeng's parents found out, she could never marry into the Lin family.

Lin Tingfeng slowly said, "Xiaoyu, you don't need to refuse right away. Listen to me first." His throat was a little dry, and he coughed. Ye Wenyu regained her senses from her emotional state and looked up in confusion. Suddenly, she saw that the skin on his face tightened and the pupils of his eyes shrank. An expression that had never appeared on his face before—nervousness—appeared for the first time in her life.

He was very nervous.

Ye Wenyu was extremely surprised.

He wanted to say something to her.

Lin Tingfeng remained silent, feeling as if his throat had suddenly become severely congested. He dared not meet Ye Wenyu's eyes; success or failure hinged on this moment. He began to feel nervous, afraid of losing her. However, if he didn't speak now, it would be even harder to say it later. In the end, she would definitely not forgive him and would inevitably leave him. Therefore, he decided to speak now. He silently comforted himself in his heart, telling himself not to worry, that she loved him very much, that she was struggling to make a living, and that she would not leave him.

Therefore, Lin Tingfeng looked into the distance and suddenly said, "I told you before that I am 37 years old."

Ye Wenyu remained silent, her heart pounding with anxiety, like willow catkins drifting aimlessly in the spring air.

Lin Tingfeng slowly continued, "At this age, you should know that I'm married."