Chapter 34
The morning mist shrouded the streets like a thin veil, and dewdrops rolled into silver beads on the sycamore leaves. The pale blue sky was brightened by the rosy glow, and it was hard to tell whether the coolness was tinged with warmth or whether the hazy light pierced the tranquility of the morning.
Li Miao rolled out of bed and gently kissed Guan Shiyun's forehead, feeling overjoyed. The person was still asleep, and her sleeping appearance was so gentle and graceful, which didn't quite match the star-like marks all over her body. She felt a little sorry for her, but she was also very satisfied.
Yesterday, she clung to Guan Shiyun and went crazy in the car for a long time. When they got home, she went crazy for a while again. She was suffocating with jealousy, but Guan Shiyun was still gentle and kind, pulling her out of her shell.
So annoying, I really want to hide Guan Shiyun away. Tomorrow is our anniversary, and this time she won't be able to properly decorate. However, she has prepared a gift. There's a work-related banquet tonight; Yunfan is starting a new project that needs preparation, so she needs to find suitable attendees first.
If this succeeds, she can really make a fortune from the bonuses. She's even thinking of quitting her job. Why bother with all the hard work? She could just stay home, eat and sleep all day, and wait for Guan Shiyun to come home. If she can't wait any longer, she'll go pick her up. She can't get enough of looking at her. Li Miao lay down again. She'll talk about the banquet tonight. She'll ask for leave during the day. Anyway, she doesn't have anything to do. If something comes up, Qiu Xue is there for her.
He gently pulled Guan Shiyun into his arms from behind; her scent was hers. They'd been together for two years; no one could interfere. That madman dared to covet Guan Shiyun? Dream on!
As dusk approached, Li Miao, dressed in a black evening gown, prepared to go to work. She really wanted to cancel her evening engagements; today she and Guan Shiyun were both off at home, and spending the evening together would make it a perfect day.
"Sister, I'm going out."
"Okay, I'll pick you up when it's over. It's getting chilly, so bring your coat."
As she spoke, Guan Shiyun straightened Li Miao's clothes, draped a coat over her shoulders, and escorted her to the door.
"You don't need to pick me up. Just stay at home. Don't worry, I'm in excellent physical condition."
Li Miao planted a kiss on the cheek, playfully raising an eyebrow; her physical abilities were truly impressive. Seeing Guan Shiyun glare at her, she felt satisfied. It was becoming increasingly difficult to see this wicked woman blush; it seemed she needed to change tactics. Tomorrow was their anniversary; she was going to seduce this wicked woman until she pounced on her.
"Go ahead, but don't take off your coat. We'll talk inside."
"good."
Three years later, when Li Miao pieced together all the clues to reveal the truth, she thought about today. If she had stubbornly begged her sister not to come to this party, would everything have been different? Life is unpredictable. Couples who say goodbye as usual may become strangers the next moment.
--banquet
Li Miaozhen found these banquets extremely boring. As she became more and more proficient in her work over the past two years, she had to attend more networking banquets. However, compared to the banquets Guan Shiyun attended, they rarely had any overlap in their work. For example, today she was representing Yunfan to look at potential collaborators for a new drama series, and she was so bored that she had to run around in this 'world of fame and fortune' for her work.
The crystal chandelier cascaded down like a silver river, illuminating the banquet hall like a gilded dreamscape, its glow mirroring the champagne bubbles in the room. Li Miao's gaze was drawn to a figure.
What figure attracted her? Was Guan Shiyun here too? The next second, Li Miao belatedly felt a chill run down her spine, filled with terror and cold sweat. What was this voice that suddenly appeared in her mind? She frantically looked around at the people around her, but there was nothing unusual. Was it just her who was having problems? Was it that evil thought playing tricks on her mind?
He wore a dark gray bespoke suit with subtle embroidery on the cuffs; he had a high-bridged nose, a sharp jawline, and a deep, sculpted face with dark pupils…
Li Miao knew something was wrong, and the unease hidden deep in her heart instantly erupted. She hurriedly took out her phone and called Lin Bei, but Lin Bei didn't answer immediately. She edited a message and sent it to Lin Bei, then searched for the person based on the description of their attire in her mind.
[Yet, it didn't create a sense of distance; on the contrary, it was as warm as a gentle breeze in March, and her smile felt so pure and tender.] No, Li Miao, you need to calm down. Why are you following the voice in your head to find someone? The situation is unclear; getting away is the most important thing. Escape from here, get away first. Having made up her mind, Li Miao immediately turned and walked out of the banquet hall.
At this moment, Li Miao, who had never believed in love and never loved anyone, realized that she had fallen in love with this man at first sight. So this was love? She seemed to finally understand... When these words appeared, it was as if some invisible barrier had finally been shattered. The curtain that had been covering Li Miao's understanding of love was suddenly lifted. Those moments that she hadn't understood in the past but had remembered deeply, flowed like rivers converging into the sea, rushing and roaring, washing over her obscured heart. Like a thirsty person encountering a sweet spring, Li Miao desperately tried to feel the noisy and surging love.
Memories flooded back, and every moment she remembered of Guan Shiyun became even more vibrant and colorful. Everything around her seemed to be paused, frozen in time. The overflowing satisfaction in her heart brought tears of joy to her eyes.
It's really true! It's true that she likes Guan Shiyun! She didn't lie, she doesn't have to lie anymore, she can confess to that bad woman Guan Shiyun now!
So it turns out she fell in love with Guan Shiyun at first sight? That's why she tried every means to pursue her, wanting to see her, kiss her, and hug her every moment. She even picked up that ghostly thought she had abandoned—that of marrying a rich man—and asked to be kept by him just to win her over.
Li Miao picked up her phone. She wanted to call Guan Shiyun. She wanted to see this bad woman right now and say lots and lots of sweet words to her. Tomorrow would be their two-year anniversary, and she could confess her feelings to Guan Shiyun again. It would be a heartfelt confession!
[Li Miao's heart was churning like a tidal wave. She knew she had to have this man. Only this kind of smile could make her forget her unbearable past experiences. No, her experiences of being kept by various men must not be known to anyone...]
What was so shameful? What was this about being kept? Suddenly, Li Miao felt a sharp pain in her head, and she stopped walking towards the banquet hall exit. After a moment's thought, she couldn't remember what she was supposed to do. Looking at her phone, which was connected to a caller ID, it showed her sister? Who was her sister? She had grown up in an orphanage; she had no sister.
"Hey? Meow Meow, is the banquet over? Do you need me to come pick you up?"
She had to forget it all and start afresh. She never wanted to recall the ugly faces of any of her sugar daddies again. But before that, she needed to get rid of the last one first, leaving no room for future trouble.
What did she have to forget? What memories? Li Miao struggled to recall... Guan Shiyun!
What on earth is this thing? Why is she being controlled? Her head throbbed with pain, and her body was being pulled and torn apart. Yes, she remembered—she needed to escape, escape the banquet hall. What a jerk! She'd never even seen him, let alone loved him. She didn't want to see any of those jerks. She wanted to go home, to go home and confess her love to that wicked woman at home!
What terrible experiences did she have? What exactly is this thing? Why erase her memories? Why alter her lover's identity?
Li Miao struggled to walk out step by step, but she couldn't feel her body moving. She felt light and airy, as if she was losing something. She felt lighter and lighter, and the weight of her memories gradually became lighter, no longer hindering her escape. Slowly, Li Miao stopped.
She wanted to retrieve the weight she had lost, to escape with her colorful memories, but it seemed there was no way. She slowly squatted down where she had stopped, murmuring over and over again, "Guan Shiyun, Guan Shiyun..." The memories faded little by little, the colors slowly turning into black and white and then gradually becoming transparent until they disappeared.
The woman in the white dress and with her hair up walked away from her step by step. The woman in the restaurant who asked her if she would be her girlfriend turned and left. On the night they decided to stay together, the woman in her arms gradually became indistinct. She had a bad temper and many bad ideas. The person who always gently dealt with her had shut her out, making her unable to see her clearly anymore.
Under the streetlights, along the streets, at the desk, by the bedside, under the starry sky, it all seemed like an empty corner of the city, devoid of human presence. The light kiss on the lips, the whisper in the ear, the intimacy in the neck—those real feelings are gradually fading from memory…
"Meow, what's wrong? Do you need me to come pick you up?"
Li Miao used all her strength to make a final stand against that force. She couldn't remember Guan Shiyun's face, but that voice awakened the colors within her heart. Those colorful moments were like fireworks, feathers, popping candy, a small heater, a voice-activated light, cotton candy, aged vinegar, a galaxy filled with names, and the stinging pain of needles...
So that complex feeling she couldn't put into words was what it meant to be moved.
Guan Shiyun, Guan Shiyun, Guan Shiyun…
Li Miao repeated that magical name over and over, a name that seemed to magically transform her heart. Don't forget, she was going to confess her feelings to Guan Shiyun.
Li Miao squatted on the spot, clutching her head. The intense headache made her break out in a cold sweat, and she felt completely exhausted. But no matter how hard she tried, it was all in vain. Her memories continued to distort and dissipate, and her feelings continued to fade and disappear.
[Love at first sight, forgetting all worries—she finally understood what love was. At such a beautiful age, 16-20, she suffered so much scorn and humiliation. Why? Let the past be buried with her humiliation; she wanted a new beginning.]
Who is Guan Shiyun? Why is she repeating that name? What is she doing squatting here? She usually has a high alcohol tolerance, could she have gotten drunk and squatted here? This sweat is really uncomfortable. Picking up her phone and looking at the 'sister' Li Miao she was talking to, she remembered that she needed to get rid of this sugar daddy.
"It's not over yet. I'm looking for a place to rest nearby. I'm not going back today."
"Okay, then get some rest as soon as it's over. Goodnight, meow meow, see you tomorrow."
After hanging up the phone and putting it away, Li Miao stood up, turned around, and walked back to the banquet hall to find the man who had captured her heart. Recalling the feeling she had just experienced, that feeling of fullness and satisfaction was something she had never felt before. She was determined to have him!
She couldn't go to her sugar daddy's place today; she had very important things to do. Getting rid of that sugar daddy could wait until tomorrow. Looking around, finding the right person was the most important thing right now.
"Hello, this is Li Miao from Yunfan Entertainment. Shall we get to know each other?"
"Hello, I am Gu Linfeng. I am honored to hear that Miss Li is indeed very beautiful."
Looking at the man's polite and gentle smile, Li Miao felt something was wrong. The flutter in her heart seemed to have diminished a lot, as if it had disappeared. Was it because she was preparing to hunt that her rationality had reduced that flutter in her heart?
Anyway, from a young age, she's always strived for what she wanted and had to get it. Since that warm feeling in her heart came from this person, she was determined to have him.
"Really? How beautiful is she? Does she catch your eye, Mr. Gu?"
"Miss Li is too kind." Gu Linfeng still had that humble demeanor, but the calculating desire in his eyes did not escape Li Miao's notice. However, at this moment, the two of them had their own plans.
Li Miao took a step forward, closing the distance, and looked at the man in front of her with a playful yet ambiguous tone.
"Are you joking? Then why does Mr. Gu address Ms. Li instead of Vice President Li? Would you like to invite me for a drink after the banquet?"
Gu Linfeng was indeed aroused by the woman before him. Her hot, sexy figure and stunningly beautiful face stirred his desire. Moreover, having heard about Yun Fan's recent activities, he also wanted a piece of the action. The woman's suggestive words were exactly what he wanted. It was just a fling; how could he resist such a charming and alluring woman's invitation, which seemed to come with its own set of rewards?
"Of course, it would be my honor."
Li Miao watched the man take the bait, but didn't think much of it, nor did she feel particularly smug. Had she gotten him so easily? She had expected a lot of trouble and effort. As she pulled her hand back, her fingers lightly brushed against the man's palm, a complete sense of control that left her somewhat uninterested.
"Would I have the honor of becoming Mr. Gu's girlfriend? How about it for our first date?"
Gu Linfeng felt the ticklish sensation in his palm, and his heart was also tickled. His whole body was itchy, but he still maintained his humble and gentle demeanor. However, he let slip his true feelings as soon as he was about to speak.
"I wonder how long Miss Li wants to be my girlfriend? I don't want to be a one-night stand."
"Let's see how you perform tonight."
Li Miao smiled, then turned and left, waiting for her prey to catch up...
Master bedroom
Li Miao had already given her greetings, so Guan Shiyun didn't think much of it. She was just considering whether it would be a good time to rearrange the living room while the kitten wasn't back.
Tomorrow will be our two-year anniversary. Last time, Li Miao did the preparations, so this time it'll be her turn. I remembered my mother's dying words: 'My dear, you're so reserved. What will you do if you don't celebrate your birthday anymore?' 'If you really don't want to celebrate, just treat it like any other day. Don't think of me on this day.'
Perhaps this time we can celebrate it a little more grandly, and my mother's wish to cover this day with new happy memories seems to be coming true.
Li Miao is doing better and better at Yunfan. In just two years, she has grown very quickly. Now, Li Miao can be said to be the vice president in name and in fact. Her cat has the confidence to break away from her.
Guan Shiyun put down the book in her hand and looked at the gift placed on the bedside table. It was a dark blue velvet gift box with gold-embossed floral patterns. She gently opened it and found a pair of couple rings inside, surrounded by tiny sequins that looked like stars under the light. The date of their anniversary and their names were embossed on the inside of the lid.
Although she wasn't prepared last year, this year is no different; everything is just right. Her kitten already has a lot of cat treats and has the ability to earn more. Now she can finally ask this runaway kitten the question she wanted to ask in the first place.
—Would you like to be with me for a very, very long time?
Guan Shiyun had considered the answer as yes or no, but she never thought of it, nor did she have the chance to ask. Li Miao already had a definite answer, but she waited three more years before saying it, which was a little too late for Guan Shiyun at that time.
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