Chapter 163 Love Makes People Blind
She let the music envelop her, her thoughts drifting away with the melody.
Suddenly, she sensed someone approaching, their breath brushing gently against her forehead.
She opened her eyes and saw Lin Zhiming staring at her intently.
There was an emotion in his eyes that she couldn't quite describe—a tenderness, a sense of cherishing.
"Zi Shu".
"The time I spent with you during this period was the happiest time of my life. Really, I remember every moment, every word you said, the way you smiled, even the curve of your hair falling when you lowered your head... I remember it all."
Qiu Zishu's heart suddenly raced.
My mind went blank, I could barely breathe, and I couldn't utter a single word.
She could only stare at him blankly, her eyes slightly burning.
Lin Zhiming raised his hand and gently stroked her cheek with his fingertips, the movement as gentle as if he were afraid of disturbing a beautiful dream.
“I know that Aqing may have said a lot of bad things about me to you. In the past, I was indeed willful, impetuous, did not know how to cherish, and even hurt many people’s hearts.”
"But I'm really different now. Not because of anything else, but because of you. You made me realize that the existence of one person can change the whole world."
"Because I met you, I want to become someone I can rely on."
His voice was deep.
"I don't want to be that Lin Zhiming who only squanders time and shirks responsibility anymore. I want to work hard and become better, just so I can stand by your side and not let you down."
"Mr. Lin..."
Qiu Zishu finally found her voice, but it was choked with sobs.
"Can you call me Amin?"
He leaned slightly closer to her and gently brushed her lips with his thumb.
"Zishu, I think... I've fallen in love with you. It's not a momentary impulse, not a romantic fantasy, but a feeling I've seriously considered and repeatedly confirmed, and I still can't deny. I've fallen in love with you."
She has never been in a relationship, and has barely even held hands with a few boys.
She knew what liking someone meant, but she had never truly experienced the feeling of being confessed to so passionately.
At this moment, my heart feels like it's been soaked in honey, so sweet it's making me dizzy.
She froze on the spot, her cheeks burning, her heart pounding so hard it felt like it was going to jump out of her chest.
Lin Zhiming frowned, a hint of displeasure at being disturbed flashing in his eyes.
But he quickly suppressed his emotions, gently patted the back of her hand, and got up to walk to the coffee table in the corner of the living room.
He picked up his phone and glanced at the caller ID.
"Understood, I'll handle it right away."
His voice turned colder, and his tone became decisive.
He hung up the phone and took a deep breath.
When he turned around, he put on that gentle smile again.
"I'm sorry, Zishu, there's an urgent matter at the company that I need to attend to."
His tone was apologetic.
"Lunchtime today may have to be rescheduled. I'm really sorry, something came up and I have to handle it personally."
Qiu Zishu quickly stood up, waved her hand hastily, and forced a gentle smile onto her face.
"It's alright, work is important, you go ahead and get busy. I'm not in a rush, we can talk when it's convenient for you."
Lin Zhiming saw her to the door, paused for a moment, then suddenly turned around and reached out to take her hand.
His palms were slightly warm, and his fingertips gently caressed the back of her hand.
"I'll wait for you downstairs at seven o'clock tonight, okay? There's something very important I want to tell you. This... I've been thinking about it for a long time."
She nodded, her heartbeat erratic again.
*
"Qingqing, are you still worried about Zishu?"
Seeing his wife's troubled expression, her brows furrowed, and her eyes full of concern, Fu Li'an asked softly.
He sat on the sofa, holding a freshly brewed cup of tea.
The rising steam blurred his features.
Qiao Wanyin took a deep breath.
Then she sighed slowly and said, "Sigh, I always thought Zishu was a person with her own opinions, a very clear mind, and she always had her own sense of proportion in everything she did. She was never easily led by others. But I never expected this."
Unexpectedly, she also became blinded by love, her mind thrown into turmoil by a sudden emotional encounter.
It hasn't been long, and she's already completely infatuated with Lin Zhiming, her eyes filled with his image.
He had previously said, "Let matters of the heart take their natural course."
But now, even when she walks, she has a smile on her face.
She finally understood why the original owner of this body had willingly been deceived by Lin Zhiming for so long.
This guy is really wicked; he's so good at understanding women's minds.
He doesn't use sweet words, but every word he says hits the nail on the head.
He was calm and composed, but proceeded step by step with careful planning.
No wonder men with such sweet talk are always popular, and wherever they go, there are always people who are infatuated with them.
"Don't rush."
Fu Li'an gently ruffled her hair.
"Once the results of Lin Zhiming's investigation are out, I will have a face-to-face meeting with Deputy Commander Qiu. I will make everything clear and give him the necessary reminders."
"If Commander Qiu Fu personally intervenes, the matter should be able to be contained."
"After all, the Qiu family's reputation is not something that anyone can easily tarnish."
Qiao Wanyin felt increasingly panicked.
She stood up and paced back and forth in the living room, her fingers unconsciously twisting the hem of her clothes.
Lin Zhiming was mentioned in the original work.
This person is decisive and efficient, never dragging things out, and has clear goals.
Once they set their sights on someone, they will never let go easily.
No, we absolutely cannot let him succeed!
Zishu is not one of those girls who falls in love easily.
She deserves to be treated better.
“Li An”.
Qiao Wanyin's face darkened, she stopped in her tracks, and stared straight at him.
“I can’t just watch Zishu suffer for nothing. She’s my best friend, like a little sister. If she gets hurt in the future, I’ll regret it for the rest of my life.”
Fu Lian nodded, his expression becoming serious.
“I understand. She’s your best friend, and you don’t want her to get hurt. I feel the same way; I don’t want to see innocent people get caught up in those schemes.”
"I have to find a way to cut off Lin Zhiming's path!"
"I'm going to confront him right now. I want him to know that Zishu is not someone he can manipulate at will."
"Qingqing".
Fu Li'an's eyes darkened instantly, and his brows furrowed.
"Do we really have to go see him in person? This person... is not simple. Going there rashly might escalate the conflict."
"I must stop him!"
Qiao Wanyin's voice was filled with barely suppressed anger.
"I can't let him play those despicable tricks anymore! Zishu is naive and doesn't understand the wickedness of people. I can't just stand by and watch her be deceived and manipulated by him. I have to go to him right now and let him know in person that I won't sit idly by."
She couldn't bear to see Zishu's feelings being toyed with, and she was even more afraid that she would suffer the same tragic end as the original owner of this body.
Once you fall in love, you can easily become blind.
Even knowing it's a trap, they're willing to plunge in headfirst, doing whatever they want without considering the consequences.
Fu Li'an's expression changed completely in that instant.
His once gentle and warm gaze suddenly turned cold and stern.
He stepped forward and blocked her way.
"no."
“I won’t allow you to meet him alone. It’s too unsafe. You have no idea what kind of person he is.”
Qiao Wanyin froze, her pupils contracting slightly.
She stared at him blankly, speechless for a moment.
Normally, Fu Li'an never interfered with her decisions.
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