I kept my face cold. "Anyway, I just hope you can keep my secret and not let it leak out."

He readily nodded and replied, "Sure, no problem! In that case, how about we go out for a meal together later?"

I refused without hesitation.

"Forget it! I just want a peaceful life now and don't want to be disturbed by anyone."

He wasn't about to give up easily and continued to persuade her, "Keeping your distance like this isn't a solution. Why don't you come have a meal with me? Maybe I can give you some good ideas!"

His words subtly revealed an irresistible allure.

Seeing that I remained unmoved,

He bluntly stated his feelings: "To tell you the truth, I like you! Give me a chance?"

A roguish smile played on his lips.

Hearing his shameless words, I was so angry I almost ground my teeth to powder. I cursed inwardly: This despicable guy is just too much!

...

As soon as he got out of the car, he frowned and kept muttering, "Ugh, what kind of lousy place is this? How can it be so small?"

The dissatisfaction seemed about to overflow.

Hearing him complain like that,

I quickly explained, "This is my hometown, and I need to pay my respects to my parents first. So could you please bear with me a little longer and stop complaining..."

However, he interrupted me before I could finish speaking.

He simply waved his hand.

"Okay, okay! I'll go with you!"

Then, as if talking to himself, he continued, "And then, let's find a place to have a proper meal!" After saying that, without waiting for my reaction, he started walking forward on his own.

I was speechless at his domineering attitude, but I couldn't be bothered to argue with him.

She simply turned her head away, ignoring him, and silently quickened her pace forward.

Before long, we arrived at the cemetery.

Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar scene before me,

My mood instantly turned heavy.

Ignoring him, I hurriedly picked up a broom and rag and began to carefully sweep the tombstone and gently clear away the weeds around it.

After finishing all that, I slowly squatted down and gently stroked the cold tombstone, as if I could feel my parents' warm smiles right in front of me.

And so, I sat there quietly, telling them about my recent situation and the unspeakable longing deep in my heart.

Time slips away unnoticed.

After a long while, I stood up, took a deep breath, and turned to leave.

But when I turned around, I was surprised to find that Wang Yijin was still standing there, waiting for me without moving.

At this moment, his face no longer showed the previous irritability and impatience, but instead an indescribable calmness.

When he saw that I was finally looking at him, he raised the corners of his mouth slightly and gave a faint smile.

Faced with this scene, I couldn't help but feel a touch of emotion, but mostly I felt helpless.

So I took a deep breath and slowly walked towards him.

As I approached, he excitedly exclaimed, "Alright, now we can go eat!"

Before he could finish speaking, a piercing car engine roar suddenly rang out.

Looking in the direction of the sound, we saw an extremely cool red Ferrari speeding up in front of us.

Immediately afterwards, a man in a black suit got out of the car and respectfully handed the car keys to Wang Yijin.

Wang Yijin took the keys, waved them at me with a smug look on his face, and then warmly invited me to get in the car.

I had no choice but to get into the car.

As he stepped on the gas, the engine roared deafeningly.

This supercar, like a roaring beast, stands out remarkably in the small city of Yuancheng.

Wherever he went, passersby cast envious or surprised glances his way.

Before long, the car came to a smooth stop in front of the Sheraton Hotel, the most upscale hotel in Yuancheng.

We went to the private room, and he ordered a bunch of food.

Then he looked at me, his smile fading.

He asked, "When were your parents deceased?"

I thought for a moment. "Sixteen years old!"

"Did you have a particularly tough childhood?"

I hid the dejection in my eyes. "Thankfully, I have a loving older brother!"

He reached out and held my hand tightly, speaking with deep affection.

"I'll take good care of you from now on, okay?"

I pulled my hand away.

He poured himself a glass of red wine and started talking to himself.

Do you know why I don't like Qin Shisheng?

He was taken aback, not expecting me to say that.

"Why?"

"Because my mother died of grief because of my father's betrayal! I hate scumbags, I absolutely despise them!"

"You're the same! You like to control women, you don't need them to have their own will, you coax them when you like them, and kick them aside when you don't! We're not from the same world!"

I spoke slowly and deliberately.

He frowned slightly.

"I don't have a woman in my life right now, and I just want to find someone to spend the rest of my life with! I'm serious!"

"Stop talking, I just can't accept it... so please stop pressuring me, okay? I prefer freedom!"

I looked straight at him with pleading in my eyes.

He paused for a moment, his brows furrowing slightly.

"I can promise you that once we're together, I'll give you your freedom! I won't interfere with what you do!"

My dear reader, there's more to this chapter! Please click the next page to continue reading—even more exciting content awaits!