Lin Zhaojiang said nothing more.
Lin Yuqing glanced at him. In her memory, this man was even more terrifying when he was silent. However, his silence now carried a hint of sorrow in the corners of his eyes and brows.
After a long silence, he asked in a low voice, "Is that person... good to her?"
Whether it's good or bad, it has nothing to do with you anymore.
"It concerns me!" Lin Zhaojiang's voice trembled slightly. "If that person treats her well, I promise I won't bother her anymore. But if that person treats her badly, I will do everything in my power to bring her back to my side!"
"If you had known this would happen, why did you do it in the first place?" Lin Yuqing smiled bitterly. "When she wanted to be with you the most, when she wanted to have children with you and live a good life with you, what were you doing?"
Lin Zhaojiang stood there, stunned.
These words left him speechless.
"Think about it carefully yourself." Before leaving the living room, Lin Yuqing softly uttered a few words, "What did you really consider her before? Did you truly see her as a woman? Or did you just treat her as a plaything to alleviate your loneliness?"
Lin Zhaojiang slowly got up and walked into the courtyard. The night was hazy, with a thin mist like a veil shrouding the sky. He felt a chill, and as he lit his cigarette, he involuntarily shivered.
His past with Song Wan was simple; they met at a dinner party. At that time, Song Wan was still a student from a poor family and short of money, so she was tricked by a boss into attending the dinner party.
And that boss was the one who needed Lin Zhaojiang's help.
Lin Zhaojiang, a seasoned businessman, was used to such things and knew perfectly well that the boss wanted to push a woman into his arms.
But when he saw the uneasy Song Wan, he was moved with compassion.
That night, Song Wan was quite uncomfortable. She had never been to such an occasion before and didn't know when to raise a glass or when to speak. Like a little rabbit lost in the forest, she looked around anxiously, unsure where she could hide.
Lin Zhaojiang politely clinked glasses with her, but Song Wan, who didn't drink alcohol, was so frightened that tears almost welled up in her eyes.
Lin Zhaojiang didn't like to force others, so after asking a few simple questions, he had his secretary send Song Wan back.
Unexpectedly, the next day, Song Wan took the initiative to come over and thank him with a naive expression.
"Thank me for what?" Lin Zhaojiang smiled slightly.
Song Wan didn't dare look him in the eye, but she still had to say it: "Thank you... for not letting me stay there last night. I was really tricked into going there. The boss said he'd give me some money if I went to eat..."
Lin Zhaojiang chuckled and waved his hand, telling her not to take it to heart.
"Be more careful when you do part-time jobs in the future. There's no such thing as a free lunch."
"Okay!" Song Wan nodded vigorously, earnestly agreeing, "I'll remember!"
Later, Lin Zhaojiang learned that she was truly desperate for money. Song Wan lost her father at a young age and was born into a family that favored sons over daughters. Her older sister was already married, but her brother-in-law was irresponsible and abusive, yet her mother only cared about money and wouldn't allow her sister to divorce. Her sister-in-law was just like her mother—domineering and stingy—while her brother was seriously ill and urgently needed money in the hospital.
Originally, her mother didn't plan for her to attend university. It was only after she swore that she would never use another penny of the family's money that her mother reluctantly agreed to let her continue her studies.
So after entering university, she worked part-time at school, eating the cheapest food and doing the hardest work, and managed to get through the first two years.
But her brother's medical expenses were always a heavy weight on her heart, making it hard for her to breathe.
Later, she and Lin Zhaojiang gradually became more frequent in their contact, and it was only natural that they got together.
At that time, Lin Zhaojiang had just ended a marriage in name only.
He needed someone to fill his loneliness, and she needed money to treat her brother's illness.
So each got what they needed.
But what she didn't expect was that this man would become the calamity of her life.
*
Over the weekend, Huo Junyang prepared a grand and heartwarming marriage proposal ceremony for Bai Zhijin. The outdoor screen first played the comics they had created together, and then the emcee announced some good news: another of their collaborative works was about to be adapted and would soon be shown on the big screen.
This is the first time the two have collaborated on an animated film.
Huo Junyang glanced at Bai Zhijin, then gently pressed the remote control in his hand. A drone carrying the ring landed precisely in front of Bai Zhijin.
That diamond ring is 5.21 carats.
Huo Junyang held the diamond ring in his hand, knelt on one knee, like a prince in his comics.
“Zhijin, I know I didn’t do well before.” He looked into her eyes and said clearly, word by word, “I can’t let go of the past, and I can’t move into the future. I’m a very stubborn person… I have many flaws, such as being impatient when painting, and when we disagree, I never listen to what you have to say…”
“My brother is right, I am just a child who hasn’t grown up yet.”
“However,” Huo Junyang’s voice choked slightly, “I’m so glad you were there to accompany me as I grew up.”
Bai Zhijin's eyes reddened, and she covered her mouth with her small hands, trying her best not to let the tears fall.
“Zhijin, my heart is now cleansed... That immature child has matured and become sensible. I am a man, and I have the responsibility and commitment that a man should have.”
"So now, I have a request—"
Before Huo Junyang could finish speaking, the guests cheered and shouted for Bai Zhijin to agree.
"Hey, stop making a fuss!" Huo Junyang waved his hand, then flashed a sunny smile. "You didn't even hear what I said, why should Zhijin agree?"
"What do you mean?" Huo Jingnan was the first to jump out. "You've been putting on such a show for so long, wasn't it all just to propose to her?"
"You don't understand!" Huo Junyang raised an eyebrow, turned to look at Bai Zhijin, and smiled warmly. "My request is that now that I'm all grown up, I wonder if you would be willing to become a little girl again and let me spoil you for the rest of my life?"
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