Lin Zhaojiang smiled and gently brushed a stray hair behind her ear with his finger. "You already knew this all along... I like you. I want to see you smile, and I want to take care of you for the rest of my life."
"Mr. Lin..."
"You don't have to agree to me right away. You can think about it carefully. I'm willing to wait, no matter how long it takes."
A mix of emotions suddenly welled up in Song Wan's heart. Her temples throbbed, and fragmented thoughts seemed to flash through her hazy mind, causing her heartache, joy, and intoxication...
It was as if she had been waiting for him to say those words.
"Wanwan..." Lin Zhaojiang pressed his advantage, tentatively pulling her into his arms. The moment he touched her, he clearly felt her body shrink and tremble. His heart ached, and he gently held her, almost whispering the words "Let's start over" in her ear.
However, he still managed to endure it.
He knew this couldn't be rushed.
But tonight was a big step forward. He hugged her just now, and she didn't resist, which means she accepts him...
Lin Zhaojiang smiled slightly, about to continue his dinner with Song Wan, when the phone rang.
His expression changed, and he wanted to hang up immediately, but the screen showed Lin Yuqing.
He could only take a deep breath and answer the call.
"Zhaojiang!" Lin Yuqing's voice was urgent on the other end. "Where are you now?"
"What's wrong?"
"Something's happened..." Lin Yuqing stammered, "Zhijin is missing! It's...it's Ruogu's sister!"
Lin Zhaojiang frowned. "She's gone, what does that have to do with me?"
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