Chapter 172 Let's Wait and See: Sealing My Heart and Locking in Love, I'll Be Gentle with You
"I'm sorry, Sister Li and Da Ning, I want to resign from my position at the studio. I'm very grateful for your care during this time, but as you know, my father is in poor health, and I'm the only daughter in the Luo family. After traveling for so long, it's time for me to go back and help him manage the family business. So I'm very sorry, I can't stay in the capital any longer."
Luo Luo sat up straight as he said this.
But from Shen Yuning's perspective, he felt a strange sense of desolation.
As if something was being ripped from his heart, Shen Yuning panicked. He tried to sit up straight, but the movement aggravated his wounds, causing a sharp pain, which he ignored.
"Luo Luo, it was my rashness that made you angry. I'm sorry, I didn't mean to offend you, I truly like you. If, if this made you uncomfortable, then I will never say such things again, I won't make you angry anymore, please don't go, okay?"
When facing Sister Li, Shen Yuning was resolute, but when he faced Luo Luo, he inexplicably felt anxious and fearful.
I was afraid she would be unhappy.
I was afraid she would leave.
"Don't be angry, okay?"
At this moment, Shen Yuning resembled a child afraid of losing something.
But the more he acted this way, the more determined Luo Luo became to leave.
As a fan, she can accompany Shen Yuning as he grows up.
But as her lover, she was afraid of this kind of companionship.
Fans dedicate themselves to their idols without considering personal gain or reward.
But as someone's partner, Luo Luo fears that in the end, all her efforts will be in vain.
She doesn't need a childish boyfriend—even though, from a physiological and hormonal perspective, she likes Shen Yuning quite a bit.
However, in adult relationships, liking someone is not enough.
She was long past the age of recklessly accompanying a boy as he grew up.
It's even less likely that we'll risk it for several more years to wait for him to grow into a real man.
She can't afford to waste time.
Rather than falling out later, it's better to say goodbye while we're both at the best age.
Her family of origin failed to teach her how to love someone.
But it made her understand how to love herself.
Therefore, when she realized that she had someone else in her heart and could not give Jiang Xiuyuan a response, she would express her stance in time and withdraw in time to avoid getting involved in meaningless entanglements and whirlpools.
So when she realized that she liked Shen Yuning, but that her young, sincere, and naive love could not give her the sense of security she needed, she would rather not have this affection.
She has always been such a selfish person.
She loves herself more than she loves others.
Only in this way can one avoid getting hurt.
Taking a deep breath and holding back the tears that were about to well up in her eyes, Luo Luo chuckled softly and turned around.
"Da Ning, what are you saying? Why would I be angry with you? The child I like likes me back, and I'm overjoyed! Besides, you risked your life to save me today, which really touched me. If possible, of course I hope to accompany you on your journey through life."
"But following celebrities is only a part of my life. My real life, my family and friends are the most important to me. For so many years, I have been living a very self-centered life and running away from my responsibilities. But I can't do that anymore."
"I need to do what I should do. Da Ning, you also need to do what you should do. Don't forget, you've come this far, and now you're not just carrying the weight of your own joys and sorrows, nor the expectations of me, Sister Li, or the company. It's the expectations of your tens of millions of fans."
"Think about it, when you debuted, they were the ones who steadfastly supported you, voting for you and generating data for you; when you were being attacked, they sacrificed their work and rest time to fight for you online; you have come this far step by step, and your own efforts are very important, but their support cannot be ignored."
"So Da Ning, please don't say anything about retiring from the entertainment industry again, otherwise how heartbroken they will be? People should know how to be grateful. You have always done a great job, which is why everyone likes you so much. So please don't be like some artists who rely on fans to get started, but in the end they betray their fans, say they are retiring from the entertainment industry, or say that they don't need them."
"I hope that one day I can see you from a higher place. I hope to see the person I love shining brightest on the stage, living as the most dazzling light."
Luo Luo rarely says such sentimental things.
Now, with just one word, so much has been thrown out.
Several times Shen Yuning tried to respond, but couldn't get a word in edgewise.
Luo Luo, don't treat me like a child. My feelings for you aren't the kind an idol has for a fan; they're the kind a man has for the one he loves—the kind of feelings that make me want to spend my life with you.
Shen Yuning really wanted to express his feelings in this way.
But when Luo Luo finished speaking, he couldn't bring himself to utter the rebuttal that was on the tip of his tongue.
He didn't want to be treated like a childish younger brother by Luo Luo.
But once he said these words, he appeared even more selfish and ridiculous, irresponsible, and even, from another perspective, confirmed his immaturity.
Life is not just about love.
Luo Luo wouldn't like a man who constantly talks about love.
Shen Yuning could certainly sense Luo Luo's feelings for him.
He naturally understood how insecure she was.
If he only talks about love and affection but cannot provide her with any protection in terms of actions or abilities, how can he make Luo Luo feel at ease entrusting her heart to him?
Luo Luo's words were clear enough.
Sister Li had told him this many times before, but at that time, he was blinded by love and thought that as long as there was love in life, he could be content with whatever he had.
Luo Luo's words today awakened Shen Yuning.
After a moment of silence, Shen Yuning stared intently at Luo Luo.
It was as if he wanted to etch her image deep into his heart.
"I will remember everything you said."
Shen Yuning opened his mouth, "I'm sorry, leaving the entertainment industry was too impulsive and selfish of me. I won't act like that again without thinking. If you want to leave, no problem, I'll let you go. But Luo Luo, please remember. Shen Yuning truly loves you."
Shen Yuning looked steadily at Luo Luo, "Perhaps you don't believe it, but I will prove it with my actions. My heart will never change, and my vow will never waver. I will work harder than ever before to show you that my feelings for you are not a joke. I, Shen Yuning, will definitely become someone you can trust and rely on, someone who can give you a sense of security."
The car happened to stop.
We arrived at Huatian Media just in time.
Before anyone else could react, Shen Yuning opened the car door and got out first.
I was afraid that if I waited even a moment longer, I would hear another heartless rejection.
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Before Shen Yuning and Luo Luo came down from the mountain, Sister Li had been thinking about how to quell the matter.
If Shen Yuning refuses to budge or compromise no matter what.
Therefore, she could only try to resolve the issue by approaching Luo Luo.
On the day I went to SY to sign the contract, Sister Li had briefly sounded out Luo Luo's opinion.
In this matter, Luo Luo is the most innocent, so Sister Li doesn't want to hurt an innocent girl unless absolutely necessary.
But now, Luo Luo has taken the initiative to say these words.
"Luo Luo, thank you. I'm sorry you had to go through all this trouble..."
Sister Li felt a little guilty.
However, Luo Luo smiled and shook his head.
“Sister Li, I know you’re worried. But what I said just now wasn’t just for you, it was also for myself. I had a great time in the capital, and I don’t regret coming here. So, let’s not say anything more. Right now, the most important thing is to figure out how to deal with the rumors circulating online that might have a negative impact on Daning. This is the last thing I can do before I leave.”
"You child..."
Sister Li felt a pang of sadness; Luo Luo's sensible demeanor was truly heartbreaking.
Is she really that heartless?
Sister Li began to reflect on herself.
But the crux of the matter isn't their identities as fans and idols.
The only way to break this deadlock may lie with Shen Yuning.
Unless he is truly powerful enough to disregard everything and powerful enough to protect Luo Luo from harm.
"Time waits for no one, Sister Li! Let's get off the bus first; the PR department must be getting impatient. Also, I'll pack my things later; I'm leaving today! Remember to visit me next time you're in Mo City on a business trip!"
Luo Luo's deliberately lighthearted voice interrupted Sister Li's reverie.
She looked surprised. "Leaving so soon? Luo Luo, you don't need to be in such a hurry. Take a few days off first, and we'll see you off after this period is over..."
"No, Sister Li." Luo Luo waved her phone. "I've already booked my plane ticket, I can't delay any longer—don't tell Da Ning yet, I'll come and say goodbye to her myself."
"good……"
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Huatian Media.
Gu Yanzhe was sitting in the boss's chair when he saw Shen Yuning enter. He was about to ask about his wound, but then he thought about what Shen Yuning had done and swallowed his words of concern.
He just gave his assistant a wink.
The assistant, understanding the implication, left the office and closed the door from the outside.
"How does it feel to be a hero? Is it exhilarating?"
Gu Yanzhe glanced at Shen Yuning and scoffed.
Shen Yuning walked over, his face pale from the injury, his brows furrowed. "Even if I had to do it all over again, I would still do it. This little injury is nothing."
"You're still being stubborn with me!"
Gu Yanzhe jumped up from his chair and pointed at Shen Yuning, "You know perfectly well that I wasn't talking about taking the knife for someone!"
"What did you say when you were so determined to get into the industry, threatening suicide? You said the stage was your dream, your pursuit, and that without it, your life would have no meaning. But look at yourself now! Shen Yuning, you have truly disappointed me!"
Shen Yuning silently endured Gu Yanzhe's reprimand without uttering a single word of rebuttal.
Seeing him standing there blankly, Gu Yanzhe became even angrier. "Why aren't you saying anything?! Weren't you very talkative before?!"
“I have nothing to say. You’re right, I’m ridiculous and disappointing right now. Not just you, but I despise myself.”
Shen Yuning raised his head and looked directly at Gu Yanze.
"But my feelings for her are genuine—I will do my job well, and I will no longer reject the family business."
Shen Yuning wants to become stronger.
Being a celebrity is too slow and too easy to be controlled.
In the past, he was unwilling to get involved in the Gu family's businesses, and even pretended to be aloof, afraid that others would know his identity as the young master of the Gu family.
But what do these things mean now?
Gu Yanzhe raised an eyebrow, his previous anger dissipating somewhat.
"You said those words yourself, are you sure you've thought it through?"
"Sure."
"No regrets?"
No regrets.
Gu Yanzhe looked at his younger brother quietly for a moment, "Although this is the answer I've wanted to hear for the past two years, I still have to ask you one question—is it worth it for a woman who is five years older than you?"
"As long as it's her, it doesn't matter whether it's worth it or not. I'll do it no matter what."
Upon hearing this, Gu Yanzhe pursed his lips and nodded.
"Fine, it's your own choice anyway."
-
The Lanxiang Mountain incident received an official response that afternoon.
Five arsonists, including Zachary, and the mastermind behind Lok Lok's kidnapping have all been arrested on charges of attempted arson.
As for why Zachary, a foreign celebrity, would be so desperate as to commit arson in China, the official reason given was that it was classified information and should be withheld. However, rumors began circulating online that Zachary was a foreign spy who was exposed by the police, and that the "Win-Love" couple and the "Love" program team had played along with the police's plan.
In any case, the rumors circulating online that the "Passion" program team condoned the guests' arson and burning of the mountain have been debunked. Not only that, it also gained SY a wave of fans, and many people are asking when "Passion" will resume live streaming.
"Miss Su, would you like to come and join us on our variety show for a few days?"
On the way back, Song Ying extended an invitation to Su Hanyue.
Jiang Xiuyuan, who was in the front row, immediately turned around and said, "Sis, if you invite her, I won't come!"
The image of Su Hanyue openly confessing her feelings to him during the interview just now was still echoing in Jiang Xiuyuan's mind.
Jiang Xiuyuan really wanted to find a crack in the ground to crawl into.
This is even more infuriating than being beaten to tears by Luo Luo when I was a kid.
"So you don't like me that much! In that case," Su Hanyue looked at Jiang Xiuyuan thoughtfully, then looked at Song Ying with a sly glint in her eyes, "I can participate, as long as my guest cooperating with is Jiang Xiuyuan."
"...??!!"
Jiang Xiuyuan was numb. "Su Hanyue, I don't think you like me at all. You just want to kill me..."
Once he accepted this premise, Jiang Xiuyuan instantly gained a clear understanding.
That's right!
It must be because he rejected Su Hanyue back then, making her lose face, that this person has held a grudge until now, and that's why she seized the opportunity to trick him!
"Looks like you're not so stupid after all!" Su Hanyue curled her lips and raised an eyebrow slightly. "That's right, it's true that I like you, and it's true that I want to pursue you. But, it's even more true that I want to get with you."
"Sister, listen! I told you this person had no good intentions at all!" Jiang Xiuyuan accused.
Song Ying sighed and patted Jiang Xiuyuan's shoulder. "What's that saying again? 'Spare the rod and spoil the child.' Didn't Miss Su just say that liking you is real, and pursuing you is real? So maybe bullying you is because she loves you deeply?"
Su Hanyue assured Song Ying, "Thank you for your trust, Miss Song. Don't worry, for your sake, I will be lenient with Jiang Xiuyuan."
Song Ying: "Let's wait and see."
Jiang Xiuyuan: ...?! I don't want to hear it!
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