Chapter 294 Confession on the Mountain Top
The atmosphere in the restaurant became more relaxed.
After dinner, Guan Jingshen escorted Fang Lanxin home.
The car stopped in front of the villa, and Fang Lanxin unbuckled her seatbelt.
"Jing Shen, thank you for dinner tonight."
"Lanxin".
"Um?"
Are you free tomorrow?
"What's wrong?"
I want to take you somewhere.
Fang Lan thought about it for a moment.
"good."
"Then I'll pick you up at three o'clock tomorrow afternoon."
"good."
Fang Lanxin pushed open the car door and was about to get out when Guan Jingshen suddenly called out to her.
"Lanxin".
"What's wrong?"
Guan Jingshen looked at her with eyes so tender they could melt your heart.
"good evening."
Fang Lanxin smiled.
"good evening."
At 3 p.m. the next day, Guan Jingshen appeared at the villa gate on time.
He was driving an older model Rolls-Royce, its body gleaming.
Fang Lanxin changed into casual clothes, a simple white shirt and jeans.
Her hair wasn't styled in a bun; it was casually draped over her shoulders.
"Lord Guan, is this carriage an antique?"
“Yes.” Guan Jingshen opened the car door for her. “This is the first car I bought twenty years ago.”
"I've always been reluctant to change it."
Fang Lanxin got into the car and smelled a faint sandalwood scent.
The car interior is very well maintained; the leather seats are still the same as they were back then.
Where are we going?
You'll know when you get there.
The car drove out of the city and headed up the winding mountain road.
Fang Lanxin looked at the scenery outside the window and suddenly felt that it was somewhat familiar.
"This road..."
“Yes, that’s the path you’re thinking of,” Guan Jingshen said.
Half an hour later, the car stopped at the top of the mountain.
This is the highest observation deck in the port city.
It offers a panoramic view of the entire port city.
Fang Lanxin got out of the car and walked to the edge of the viewing platform.
The sun was setting, and the entire port city was bathed in a golden glow.
The waters of Victoria Harbour shimmered.
The skyscrapers in the distance looked as if they were plated with gold.
“Twenty years have passed.” Guan Jingshen walked to her side. “It’s still the same here.”
Fang Lanxin turned her head to look at him.
"You still remember?"
"Of course I remember," Guan Jingshen smiled. "That was the first time I met you."
Fang Lanxin smiled too.
It was an evening twenty years ago.
She had only been married into the Huo family for a short time when Old Master Huo sent her here to discuss a business deal.
The other party was Guan Jinshen.
She was still very young and inexperienced at the time, wearing a business suit, her palms sweating with nervousness.
Guan Jingshen was already a well-known rising star in the Hong Kong business community.
Young, handsome, and ruthless.
“You were so nervous back then that you couldn’t even speak clearly,” Guan Jingshen said. “I thought the Huo family was playing a trick on me.”
"Who told you to be so fierce?" Fang Lanxin said. "You started by saying that the Huo family's conditions weren't sincere enough."
“That certainly wasn’t sincere enough,” Guan Jingshen said. “But what you said later made me change my mind.”
Fang Lanxin remembered.
At that moment, she was determined and said directly to Guan Jingshen, "Second Master Guan, the Huo family is indeed in trouble now, but that doesn't mean they will be in trouble in the future. If you help the Huo family today, they will not forget you in the future."
Guan Jingshen laughed at that moment.
"Young lady, are you just making empty promises to me?"
“It’s not just empty promises,” Fang Lanxin said. “It’s a commitment.”
In the end, Guan Jingshen agreed to the deal.
It wasn't because of the Huo family, but because of Fang Lanxin's eyes.
Clear, resolute, and full of an indomitable spirit.
“Lanxin,” Guan Jingshen suddenly spoke.
"Um?"
Do you know why I brought you here?
"Why?"
Guan Jingshen took a document out of his suit pocket and handed it to her.
"What's this?"
"Open it and take a look."
Fang Lanxin took the document and turned to the first page.
The document reads: Equity Transfer Agreement.
She continued reading.
Party A: Guan Jinshen
Party B: Fang Lanxin
Subject of transfer: 30% equity stake in the Guan Group
Transfer price: one yuan
Fang Lanxin looked up at Guan Jingshen in disbelief.
"Jing Shen, what's wrong with you...?"
“Lanxin, this is my sincerity,” Guan Jingshen said. “Thirty percent of the shares in the Guan Group are worth at least 50 billion.”
"I'll give it to you."
"It's not an investment, it's not a partnership, it's a gift to you."
Fang Lanxin's hand was trembling as she held the document.
"Jing Shen, are you crazy?"
“No,” Guan Jingshen said. “I’m perfectly sober.”
"Lanxin, over the past twenty years, I have watched you give everything for the Huo family."
"You dedicated your youth and your dreams to the Huo family."
"But what did the Huo family give you?"
"A marriage in name only, a bunch of backstabbing relatives, and endless scheming and betrayal."
"Now that you are finally free, I want to give you something that truly belongs to you."
"It doesn't belong to the Huo family, it doesn't belong to anyone else, it belongs to you, Fang Lanxin."
Fang Lanxin's eyes reddened.
No one has ever said such a thing to her in all these years.
Everyone thought she was the daughter-in-law of the Huo family, the mistress of the Huo family.
But no one ever asked her what Fang Lanxin wanted.
"Deep strength..."
“Lanxin, you don’t need to make a decision now,” Guan Jingshen said. “I’ll leave this document with you.”
"Sign whenever you want."
"If you don't want to sign, then pretend I never said anything."
Fang Lanxin looked at the documents in her hand, then at the man in front of her.
The light of the setting sun shone on Guan Jingshen's face, making his features appear exceptionally soft.
This man, who is ruthless and decisive in the business world, had only tenderness in his eyes at this moment.
Fang Lanxin suddenly smiled.
She placed the documents on the railing of the observation deck and walked up to Guan Jingshen.
"Lord Guan".
"Um?"
"You've been pursuing me for twenty years, and this is your betrothal gift?"
Guan Jingshen paused for a moment, then smiled.
"Then what do you want?"
“I want…” Fang Lanxin tiptoed closer to him. “You.”
After saying that, she kissed Guan Jingshen's lips.
Guan Jingshen froze completely.
A few seconds later, he realized what was happening, reached out and wrapped his arms around Fang Lanxin's waist, deepening the kiss.
As the sun sets, the entire port city is bathed in a rosy hue.
At the mountaintop, two people who had been in love for twenty years finally embraced.
After a long while, the two parted ways.
Fang Lanxin leaned against Guan Jingshen's chest, looking at the distant port city.
"Deep strength".
"Um?"
I accept your pursuit.
Guan Jingshen's body trembled.
"Lanxin, what did you say?"
“I said, I accept your pursuit.” Fang Lanxin raised her head and looked at him. “Master Guan, let’s give it a try.”
Guan Jingshen's eyes lit up.
He hugged Fang Lanxin tightly, his voice choked with emotion.
"Lanxin, won't you regret this?"
“No,” Fang Lanxin said. “I’ve lived long enough for others these past twenty years.”
"Now, I want to live for myself for once."
"And you are the one I want."
Guan Jingshen lowered his head and kissed Fang Lanxin again.
This time, the kiss was deeper and more passionate.
The two stayed on the mountaintop until dark before leaving.
On the way back, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her seat with a smile on her lips.
"Deep strength".
"Um?"
"Will our story spread throughout the entire city tomorrow?"
"Yes," Guan Jingshen said. "And it will spread very quickly."
"What about the Huo family..."
"It's good for them to know," Guan Jingshen said. "It'll save some clueless people from bothering you."
Fang Lanxin smiled.
"Lord Guan, are you declaring sovereignty?"
“Yes.” Guan Jingshen grasped her hand. “From today onwards, the entire city of Hong Kong will know that Fang Lanxin is my woman, Guan Jingshen’s woman.”
"Anyone who dares to touch you is going against me."
Fang Lanxin felt the warmth of her palm, and a warm current surged in her heart.
It feels so good to be protected like this.
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