Chapter 213 Perhaps... we can give it a try.
Phoenix Villa
The two entered Phoenix Villa one after the other.
Lin Wei hadn't had a chance to put the pink plush rabbit down yet.
A large, bony hand reached out from the side and deftly "took" the rabbit from her arms.
Gu Jingcheng pinched the rabbit's long ears, his handsome face expressionless.
He gave a soft scoff, then looked up at Lin Wei, his gaze intense.
"Pink is too tacky, white is much prettier."
"Weiwei, what do you think?"
Lin Wei's heart pounded as if it had been struck by something.
How could he know... that Xin Xin doesn't like pink?
From a young age, Xin Xin has never been fond of delicate pink, but prefers refreshing blue and clean white.
Is this the wonder of blood relations?
Lin Wei suppressed the panic in her chest, subconsciously avoiding Gu Jingcheng's gaze, and went to the kitchen to pour water.
The rushing water made a loud noise, but it couldn't drown out the burning gaze behind me.
Gu Jingcheng tossed the rabbit onto the sofa, leaned his tall figure against the doorframe, and remained silent for a few seconds.
"There will be a fireworks show on the banks of the Blue City River in three days. I heard it's a big one."
"Want to go take a look together?"
Lin Wei paused, her hand holding the water glass still.
Gu Jingcheng watched her suddenly freeze in place, her expression resolute as if she were pulling the rug out from under him:
"After watching the fireworks show,"
"I'm going back to Jiangcheng."
Lin Wei lost her grip on the glass and it fell onto the marble countertop.
A moment later, they hurriedly helped him up.
Is he... leaving?
Lin Wei's mind went blank for a moment.
It felt like a corner of my heart had been suddenly hollowed out, leaving me with a bittersweet sense of loss.
She looked at him, and in the man's deep eyes were complex emotions she couldn't understand.
"……good."
Gu Jingcheng got the answer he wanted, a slight smile curving his lips as he turned and left the kitchen doorway.
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Pei's villa, study.
Pei Haoming sank into the large black leather sofa.
The cigar between his fingers emitted wisps of smoke, blurring the inscrutable expression on his face.
On the coffee table was a brown paper document bag.
He stubbed out his cigar and reached for the file folder. The sound of papers turning was particularly clear in the study.
His gaze swept over the information gathered from the investigation, and when he saw the words "ex-husband," his pupils contracted.
The fingertips almost crumpled the paper.
Gu Jingcheng...
They were indeed no ordinary opponent.
It turns out that there was such a past between them.
A glint of jealousy flashed in Pei Haoming's eyes.
Pei Haoming casually tossed the documents back onto the coffee table.
Five years ago they could get a divorce, and now he can make Gu Jingcheng lose everything.
He wanted to show her who was the one she could rely on.
He took out his phone, scrolled to An Wanrong's WeChat, and typed out a string of text.
"Distract him and stop him from always thinking about people he shouldn't be thinking about."
An Wanrong was sitting on the sofa with a face mask on when she heard her phone beep. She lazily picked it up to check it.
As she read the text, a knowing glint flashed in her beautiful eyes.
Then the corners of his mouth turned up.
Gu Jingcheng... he really can stir up trouble wherever he goes.
However, he could be of great help to her.
The lucrative opportunity promised by Pei Haoming was right in front of them.
Why wouldn't she do Gu Jingcheng a favor by "distracting him"?
An Wanrong dialed Gu Jingcheng's number, her movements swift and decisive.
Soon, a man's magnetic voice came through the receiver, making her feel slightly dazed.
"Hello?"
After a few seconds of hesitation, An Wanrong adopted a cheerful tone, like that of two good buddies, with a touch of uninhibited banter.
"Mr. Gu, are you busy? I hope I haven't disturbed your busy schedule?"
"I really went to great lengths to get you those fireworks show tickets."
"I've been running around doing all this, shouldn't you show your appreciation?"
Treat me to a nice meal, and I've got my eye on the place—I'm definitely going to rip you off!
The man was used to her straightforward style.
"Okay, you decide."
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Time passed day by day in Blue City. Another afternoon arrived.
After finishing her work, Lin Wei picked up her bag and walked out of the office.
Several employees were still lingering, but as soon as they saw her, they immediately lowered their heads and pretended to be busy.
After she walked away, they started whispering to each other again.
"Is President Lin still not off work today? Looks like neither 'Brother-in-law Chef' nor President Pei made plans with her..."
"How insensitive! It's a fireworks display that only happens once a year!"
"But if President Lin isn't leaving, how dare we sneak off first? My boyfriend booked the tickets a month ago..."
Lin Wei paused in her steps.
So soon, it's time for the fireworks show.
My heart felt like it had been struck by something, carrying a hint of anticipation.
She turned around abruptly, her face still bearing that aloof expression.
His tone, however, carried a hint of gentleness:
"It's getting late, you can go home now."
The young people were taken aback at first, then spoke in unison.
"Thank you, Mr. Lin. Goodbye, Mr. Lin."
Before he finished speaking, he had already picked up his pre-packed bag and disappeared at the end of the office area.
Lin Wei looked at the suddenly empty workstation and a smile curved her lips.
Being young is wonderful.
You can go on a date without any worries...
She went back to her office and changed out of her business suit.
She wore a dusty blue cashmere dress with a khaki long coat over it.
The calm and gentle blue color made her skin appear even fairer.
It lacks the sharpness of the workplace and has gained a more relaxed and elegant feel.
Lin Wei, carrying her bag, walked out of the company gate.
The early winter night breeze carried a chill.
A black Volkswagen was parked quietly in front of the company.
The car window rolled down, revealing the man's sharply defined profile, which appeared exceptionally deep and handsome.
Lin Wei's gaze lingered on his face for a few seconds.
The phrase "beauty is food for the eyes" inexplicably popped into her mind, making her ears slightly flush.
Gu Jingcheng looked at the person in the night wind, a hint of amazement flashing in his eyes.
Immediately, I got off the bus.
"Weiwei, let's go."
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The banks of the Lancheng River were already packed with people.
A dense crowd of people thronged the area.
Only the VIP area felt like a separate, isolated space.
Relatively quiet with an excellent view.
They stood side by side in front of the railing, maintaining a polite distance between them.
The evening breeze, carrying the slightly fishy scent of the river, blew by, ruffling her hair and the hem of his clothes.
The first firework burst open in the night sky with a roar, and golden light cascaded down like a waterfall.
It illuminated everyone's faces.
The crowd erupted in cheers.
Next, countless equally dazzling fireworks bloomed in the sky, some near and some far.
Huge, ring-shaped fireworks, one ring inside another, spread out in layers of color across the sky;
A mysterious gravitational pull permeated the air.
It makes one irresistibly want to be immersed in this immense beauty.
Grasp a little warmth to combat the emptiness that follows ultimate splendor.
In the flickering light and shadow
Lin Wei suddenly turned her head and looked straight at the man beside her.
His profile was clearly defined in the light of the fireworks, appearing and disappearing in the intermittent glow.
The man's deep eyes were intently fixed on the night sky.
Her long eyelashes drooped down, revealing a fragile tenderness.
Lin Wei looked at that unforgettable face.
His words from that day echoed in my mind.
"After watching the fireworks show, I went back to Jiangcheng."
Lin Wei's heart seemed to go blank for a moment.
He's about to leave.
After today, he will never again appear in her life so shamelessly.
In a moment of impulsiveness, Lin Wei softly called out the man's name.
The sound was very soft, swallowed up by the roar of fireworks, carrying an extremely cautious probing tone.
“Gu Jingcheng…”
The man turned his head, and their eyes met.
The surrounding noise seemed to have been muted.
Only each other remained.
Lin Wei took a deep breath of the cool air, the breeze carrying the scent of the river filling her chest.
It seemed to give her the last bit of courage.
She tilted her head back, her eyes meeting the man's deep gaze.
"Perhaps...we can give it a try."
As she finished speaking, she lowered her eyelashes slightly, her voice becoming even softer, revealing a candid vulnerability.
"But I have to tell you in advance... the knot in my heart can't be untied all at once."
I might still be afraid, hesitant, and... not good enough.
Gu Jingcheng's heart felt as if it had been violently struck, a mixture of bitterness and ecstasy washing over him.
His voice was so hoarse it was unrecognizable.
"Weiwei, as long as you're willing to give me a chance, I'll wait as long as it takes. You don't need to promise anything."
Just... try trusting me one more time.
A large patch of pale blue fireworks exploded in the night sky.
A huge blue halo spread out above their heads, turning the whole world into a dreamlike blue.
Both of their eyes were moist...
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