Chapter 301 Please, Mr. Li, have some decency.
Su Youling smoothed her hair, her expression composed, and chuckled, "Do I really look that much like that Miss Su?"
"Su Su! Even at a time like this, are you still going to lie to me?" Li Tingxi grabbed her wrist, afraid of hurting her if he grabbed too hard, and afraid that she would run away if he grabbed too lightly.
"No matter how you change, even if your hair and eye color are different, your temperament is different, or your status is different, the feeling of holding you will never change."
He cherished this woman as if she were a fragile treasure, someone he would hold in his palm for fear of breaking her, someone he would keep in his mouth for fear of melting her.
But she disappeared for five years. No matter how hard he searched, she was still alive, but she never showed herself.
That's really cruel.
It's clear that she hated herself intensely back then.
Now, five years later, she is so indifferent, even denying her identity to his face.
“Back then,” Li Tingxi pulled the person in front of him, his eyes burning so intensely they felt like they were being scalded, “why did you…”
"You've mistaken me for someone else!" Su Youling forcefully pulled her hand away, her eyes cold and indifferent, looking at him as if he were an insignificant stranger, her eyes and brows even carrying a hint of sarcasm and pity. "I am Rebecca. President Li has absolute power in the country. It shouldn't be difficult for him to investigate my background and life story, right?"
Do you pity him?
Li Tingxi was startled.
She acted like a complete outsider.
“No need to check, I know it’s you.” Li Tingxi said persistently, “Now that we’ve met, do you still want to hide from me? I won’t lose you again.”
"Huh?" Su Youling looked him up and down, her stubborn expression suddenly turning into a smile as she covered her mouth. Her eyes, however, were cold. "Although I only know about your story with your ex from other people, as a woman myself, I think I can understand how uncomfortable and constrained Miss Su must have felt by your side back then."
Li Tingxi's spirits sank. "What...did you say?"
The elation of finally finding the person hadn't even had time to settle in my heart before I was met with her sarcasm and...
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The conviction shattered the defenses, leaving them in pieces.
So, she had always felt that all she had around her was discomfort and constraint?
Is this why she ran away and hid for five years?
“I’m telling you, you don’t understand human language and you only care about your own pleasure.” Su Youling took a step back, creating a safe distance, her face dark. “Since I returned to the country, more than one person has said that I resemble your fiancée, but at least they can understand my explanation, so I’m not angry about their offense.”
“But you—” she said coldly, “no one likes to be seen as a substitute, especially when your offense to me goes beyond safe social distancing.”
"Su Su!" Li Tingxi stepped forward and hurriedly explained, "I didn't..."
"Stop acting crazy. Otherwise, I'll call the police and accuse you of sexual harassment. If you insist that I'm Ms. Su, I'm sure the police can give you the correct answer." Su Youling coldly rubbed her arm, as if trying to smooth over the marks he had just left.
A gesture that was extremely repulsive and humiliating made Li Tingxi's heart sink to the bottom.
He was absolutely certain that she was Su Youling!
But her refusal to admit it is a complete denial of him.
If he were to force the issue now, as she said, the consequences would not be what he wanted.
"Okay, I won't touch you, don't get agitated." Li Tingxi coaxed her in a tone as if he were treating her like a disobedient child. "I just want to chat with you."
"I have nothing to talk to you about. President Li just saved me, and I've already thanked him." Su Youling looked at his feigned affectionate face with sarcasm, finding it utterly disgusting.
"President Li is surrounded by beautiful women, why would he bother with this fishing trick on me!"
As she was about to leave, Li Tingxi suddenly realized what she was concerned about and quickly ran over to say, "Don't misunderstand, Karina is just my employee. I didn't entrust her with the management of Yitao Culture, it's..."
“President Li!” Su Youling paused, her small hand silently clenching into a fist at her side, her voice as cold as ice, “This is your private matter, I’m not interested. Since you’ve come here with Miss Karina, please know your place.”
“You represent the culture of pottery, and I represent a strange land. We are competitors. Apart from that, I don’t want to have any unnecessary contact with irrelevant people.”
She lifted her skirt and went downstairs, scolding him without turning her head, "Don't follow me! While I'm still relatively calm, please, Mr. Li, have some decency."
Li Tingxi paused, his attempt to catch up halting.
Hold on!
Don't rush.
Don't act impulsively.
As long as the two of them meet, as long as it's confirmed she's still alive...
Li Tingxi rubbed his fingertips, looked down at his palm, as if the delicate warmth of her skin still lingered there.
That was the greatest comfort to soothe his anxiety—his Susu was still alive!
The delusions of the past are no longer dreams; they have now become reality.
He should be happy.
As for her attitude, haste makes waste.
She was right; the obsession with the substitute between them had never truly faded.
This time, he must treat the person he cherishes most carefully, and get to know a completely different Rebecca as a brand new Li Tingxi.
As long as the intention is sincere, iron will prevail.
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The pestle was ground into an embroidery needle.
He will take it one step at a time, slowly, to help Su Su accept him again.
...
The burning gaze behind her finally disappeared around the corner. Su Youling breathed a sigh of relief and leaned against the railing. Her legs and feet were a little numb, and her palms were covered in fine sweat.
Even after five years of experience and growth, she still couldn't calm down when facing Li Tingxi.
The only difference is that she can now pretend to be calm and collected, so that no one can see through her act.
Since he didn't chase after her, Li Tingxi must have been temporarily fooled by her, right?
Su Youling sighed. Thinking of the hardships and pain of escaping five years ago, she wanted to get as far away from Li Tingxi, the culprit, as possible.
"Rebecca, are you alright?" At this moment, Lu Niao suddenly walked towards her, her smile becoming more and more unnatural.
"That really scared me! Although it was an accident, the waiter was really clumsy and almost pounced on you. Anyone who didn't know better would have thought he was trying to take advantage of you."
Su Youling's eyes darkened.
These seemingly sarcastic remarks, while appearing to be speaking up for her, are actually aimed at belittling and even tarnishing her image.
Just how much does Lu Niao hate her?
She slowly walked downstairs, looking at the guests coming and going in the hall, and Lu Mingxuan who was always looking this way. She leaned down and whispered in Lu Niao's ear, "Lu Niao, don't push your luck."
Lu Niao's expression changed. "What did you say?"
"You blocked the camera lens, then tripped the waiter, or rather, that waiter was someone you had arranged beforehand. And the zipper, Karina deliberately tore it," Su Youling said in a low voice. "This whole series of actions was a sneak attack on me. Who would believe you two didn't have prior arrangements?"
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