With the driver's reminder, Anning suddenly remembered that Jasmine had passed away and her ashes had been taken away. Thinking of this, she felt much more at ease and nodded gently, but still did not look at Leiting.
An Ning: "Okay..."
Thunder: "Anning, what do you want to eat for lunch? I'll have Hans come and make it for you."
Anning: "Let's not have Hans come. Just eat something simple."
Thunder: "Alright, how about Allen does it for us..."
An Ning: "Okay..."
An Ning's voice was soft and listless; it was hard to tell whether she was angry or something else. In short, a woman's heart is like a needle at the bottom of the sea.
If she had known Anning would act this way, she would never have said anything. Anning became awkward again. Anning thought that Leiting and Moli had only been intimate once, but now that she thought about it, Leiting had already been "exploited" by Moli when they were newlyweds, and then he cheated on her again after the marriage. Anning felt so awkward! This man is never truly whole, no matter what.
Anning ignored Leiting's gaze and refused to hold his hand or hug him. She awkwardly walked towards the castle, infuriating Leiting. He pointed at the driver, accusing him of being nosy, but the driver didn't care! His gossipy nature was satisfied, and he felt quite pleased.
Thunder: "Can't you just interrupt me and not let me speak?!"
Driver: "I'd love to know too! After all... Mr. Lei, I admire you for actually giving your heart to someone like Jasmine..."
Thunder: "You... I only have one true heart, and it's with Anning..."
Driver: "But there's something else I'd like to ask you..."
Thunder: "Say it..."
Driver: "That time you came with her after you got married, wasn't it different? Wasn't it incredibly enjoyable...?"
Thunder: "I'll kill you..."
Driver: "No, no, no, I'll wait here for you and President An. President Lei, please come in, hahaha..."
Lei Ting was both helpless and angry, angry at himself and angry at Jasmine. In truth, neither he nor Jasmine had ever been entirely willing; alcohol had played a part, but it couldn't all be blamed on the alcohol. As for the experience, none of them were as comfortable as with An Ning. Lei Ting chased after her; An Ning walked with her head down, almost falling into the pool. Fortunately, M appeared in time and caught her.
M: "Miss An, be careful..."
An Ning: "Oh, thank you, M. Where is Liao Qian?"
M: "In the bedroom, I'll relay your message..."
An Ning: "Okay..."
In the well-trained communications room, Anning waited by the pool, staring at the still water. Suddenly, Leiting pounced on her and hugged her tightly.
Thunder: "Honey, don't be angry... I was wrong... I'll never do it again!"
An Ning: "I'm not angry... I'm just feeling uncomfortable..."
Thunder: "I was wrong, I was wrong, I shouldn't have said those things, look at me..."
Lei Ting released An Ning, who lowered her head, refusing to look at him. Lei Ting turned her face up, but her gaze remained evasive.
Thunder: "What do you want me to do to vent your anger..."
Anning: "I don't want anything from you. I know it's pointless to dwell on this, but I still feel uncomfortable..."
M: "Mr. Lei, Ms. An, please go inside. Allen and Liao Qian are waiting for you..."
Lei Ting: "Come on, talking to Liao Qian will make you feel better, let's go..."
Lei Ting was extremely anxious, fearing that An Ning would ignore him because of this. An Ning walked straight into the castle and almost missed a step when crossing the Sea Dragon Pool. Lei Ting tried to carry her but she wouldn't let him. When Liao Qian and Allen saw her like this, they felt uneasy.
Liao Qian: "An Ning, what's wrong?"
Anning remained silent, sitting to the side. M brought her some juice, and Anning took a sip and sighed, neither speaking nor looking at Liao Qian and Allen in the room.
Liao Qian: "What's wrong? Did you bully An Ning again?"
Thunder: "No... On our way here, we got stuck in traffic, and I mentioned a few things about Jasmine from the past... She couldn't think straight."
Hearing this, Liao Qian was furious. Allen also shook his head at Lei Ting, who asked them for help. Liao Qian was so angry that he wanted to hit him.
Liao Qian: "Are you out of your mind? What do you have to say about someone who has just passed away? You've upset An Ning again. I really want to punch you a couple of times."
Allen: "Thunder, this is your fault. Apologize to Anning right now..."
Thunder: "I apologized... Brother, please say a few words for me, brother~"
Liao Qian: "I've been cleaning up your messes my whole life, and now that I don't even have a mess myself, I still have to clean up yours... Sigh, you two go out for a walk, I need to talk to An Ning for a bit..."
Lei Ting: "An Ning, quickly say a few words to Liao Qian, I'll be back in a bit!"
Liao Qian: "You should leave quickly..."
In the large living room, only Liao Qian in his wheelchair and the dazed An Ning remained. The red-crowned crane above their heads spread its wings, and An Ning stared blankly at it. Liao Qian made An Ning look at him and poured her a glass of wine.
Liao Qian: "An Ning, look at me..."
An Ning slowly turned her head, and Liao Qian's sincere eyes made An Ning feel at ease.
Liao Qian: "What time did you and Lei Ting go back last night? Allen and I only found out this morning that you went home."
Anning: "Yesterday we wanted to see photos of me when I was little, so we went back to my house to sleep. This morning my mom cooked porridge. Liao Qian, I'm feeling unwell right now. Could you cook me a calming soup? It's very effective."
Liao Qian: "Okay, I'll have the kitchen make you some tranquilizers..."
Liao Qian smiled at her, and An Ning wanted to say a few heartfelt words to him.
An Ning: "Liao Qian... I know in my heart... I shouldn't hold a grudge against someone who's already dead, but... I still feel terrible... like I'm holding my breath..."
Liao Qian: "I know you're a very good girl, virtuous and upright, with no improper relationships. Lei Ting's past indiscretions must have hurt you..."
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