Chapter 149 Even if I have to tie you up, I'll tie you to my side.
Lu Zhuo's breath hitched suddenly, like a spark that had abruptly entered his heart.
He stared at Lin Yiyao's tightly closed eyes, her long eyelashes trembling violently, her cheeks as red as ripe peaches.
It was like setting his heart on fire.
He lived for twenty-nine years, living a carefree and unrestrained life, playing around with the world.
I've heard countless flattery and coaxing, but never before have I felt my heart and soul tremble as if struck by her words.
For the past two weeks, he's taken her out on wild adventures and led her around wildly, seemingly in control of everything.
But only he knew that it was this little white rabbit that had silently pulled him into a different kind of life.
But what he was about to do with her was the exact opposite of what he wanted her to do.
My heart tightened inexplicably, and a strange, bitter feeling welled up inside me.
He suddenly didn't want her to face that moment.
Even if it's the most crucial part of the plan.
For the first time, he experienced what it meant to feel heartache and reluctance to part.
He lowered his head and gently kissed away the moisture from the corner of her eyes.
"Sweetie, if you don't want to get married, then don't."
"Once these words are spoken, they cannot be taken back."
"Once you've taken me, don't even think about getting rid of me."
"Once I'm involved with someone, it's for life."
"If you regret it later, there's no going back."
"Even if I have to tie you up, I'll keep you by my side."
Did you understand?
Lin Yiyao stared at him blankly, seemingly understanding but not quite, yet subconsciously nodded.
"I understand."
Lu Zhuo stared into her innocent yet trusting eyes.
He took a deep breath, suppressing the turmoil and guilt surging in his chest.
He cupped her face in his hands, their foreheads touching, his voice deep and hoarse.
"good."
"No matter what happens or what you see later, don't be afraid."
"Look at me, trust me."
Lin Yiyao nodded blankly, and he took her hand and opened the door.
She looked at his broad back, then suddenly reached out and gently hooked her hand around his little finger.
She tilted her head back, gazing at him with clear eyes.
"Lu Zhuo".
"I'm a very timid person, you know that."
So don't lie to me.
Lu Zhuo's knuckles tightened abruptly.
My heart felt like it had been squeezed, not too hard, not too soft, and it ached terribly.
He had done countless despicable things in his life and lied without batting an eye, but at this moment, his throat felt like it was blocked with a wad of water-soaked cotton.
He knew what was waiting outside.
What he has to do tonight is to personally push her into the center of the media storm.
But he couldn't be honest.
"Little darling, I just want to ask you one question."
"Want to make a big bet with me tonight?"
"If you win the bet, you'll be free. I'll set off firecrackers to celebrate for you, and I'll do anything for you!"
"If I lose the bet, I'll take you far away to the South Pacific, buy a small island, and let you see the sea every day until you get tired of it."
This is the only promise he can give at this moment, a promise that isn't really a promise.
It was also his most genuine and crazy thought.
If he could, he really wanted to take her away without a second thought.
The faint light in Lin Yiyao's eyes flickered slightly, like a candle flame extinguished by the wind, and dimmed silently.
She lowered her eyelashes, the thick lashes casting a small shadow under her eyes, concealing all her emotions.
"never mind."
She let go of his hand and straightened the hem of her skirt that he had crumpled.
"Go out, or people will misunderstand if it gets too late."
Lu Zhuo's knuckles suddenly tightened, gripping her hand tightly as she tried to pull away.
His ten fingers forcefully squeezed between hers, locking together tightly.
"They're gone."
...
The hall was brightly lit and the guests were chatting and laughing, but the two main characters of the evening had not yet appeared.
Huo Siyue leaned close to Su Ruan and asked her in a low voice.
"Where's my brother? Where's Yao Yao? The banquet is about to start, and they've both disappeared?"
"Could it be that they deserted in the face of battle and eloped?"
Su Ruan held her champagne glass, her gaze sweeping over the crowd of people clinking glasses, before suddenly fixing on the exit of the corridor not far away.
Lu Zhuo stepped out first, his sharp suit unable to conceal his roguish air.
He tilted his head to the side, talking to the person behind him, a roguish smile playing on his lips.
Immediately afterwards, Lin Yiyao followed her out.
She lowered her head slightly, her cheeks flushed an unnatural red, and her skirt was slightly wrinkled.
Their fingers were intertwined tightly.
However, upon entering the main hall, Lin Yiyao seemed to be suddenly awakened.
She abruptly pulled her hand back and instinctively hid it behind her back.
This scene was captured by Su Ruan.
Su Ruan raised an eyebrow and took a sip of wine.
interesting.
She gently touched Huo Siyue's hand and gestured with her chin in that direction.
"Look, isn't that it?"
Huo Siyue looked in that direction and saw Lin Yiyao walk straight towards the main table where Lin Xuqiu and Yan Hongyi were sitting.
Looking further back, I caught a glimpse of Lu Zhuo standing with his hands in his pockets, shrugging with a roguish grin.
But his gaze unconsciously followed that flustered figure.
Then, in the shadows cast by the corridor, Yan Tingnan stepped out and bumped into Lu Zhuo at the door.
The two stood side by side. Yan Tingnan turned his head to listen to Lu Zhuo whisper a few words, his face expressionless, only nodding slightly.
"My brother came out too!"
Huo Siyue quickly tugged at Su Ruan's sleeve.
Su Ruan's gaze swept across the crowd and caught sight of that tall, upright figure.
It seems the matter has been resolved.
Wow, that's really efficient.
I just don't know if her big son went out vertically or horizontally.
It's most likely vertical.
After all, Teacher Yan has always advocated civilized education, at most targeting the mind without drawing blood.
The eldest son has probably already been thoroughly educated by his father.
Just then, Yan Hongyi, who was in the main seat, waved with a smile.
"Tingnan, come here."
The old man's voice was booming, penetrating the music and carrying an imposing aura.
Yan Tingnan nodded slightly, took his leave of Lu Zhuo, and walked away with steady steps.
Wherever he went, the guests naturally made way for him, and the whispers subsided.
As he passed by Su Ruan, he paused slightly, his fingers brushing against the back of her hand, leaving a burning sensation.
His gaze met hers when he turned his head, deep and calm, yet it inexplicably calmed her down a bit.
"Grandpa, Aunt Lin."
He greeted us, his tone casual yet polite.
At the head of the table, Yan Hongyi was holding a teacup, slowly skimming off the foam.
"It's almost time for the show to start, and we're only just seeing you. Yiyao has been waiting for you for ages."
Lin Yiyao hurriedly looked up, her voice weak.
"No, my brother is busy. I just arrived."
Yan Tingnan seemed not to hear, and only spoke to Yan Hongyi.
"I just took care of something."
Yan Hongyi hummed in agreement, clearly unconcerned about the little incident, and then turned to look at Lin Xuqiu, his tone softening slightly.
"Now that everyone is here, Xuqiu, let's begin."
"Tonight, on the occasion of the Mid-Autumn Festival, I will finalize the marriage between Tingnan and Yiyao, which will put my mind at ease."
"dad."
Lin Xuqiu suddenly spoke.
"Before the ceremony begins, there is something I have thought about carefully and feel I must make clear in front of all my relatives and friends."
Her gaze swept over Yan Tingnan, then landed on Yan Hongyi's face, her tone heavy with sorrow.
"Otherwise, my Lin family would feel uneasy and would be letting down Elder Yan's trust."
Yan Hongyi frowned slightly.
"Xuqiu, whatever it is, we can talk about it after the ceremony."
Lin Xuqiu gave a wry smile and shook his head.
"I'm afraid it will be too late after the ceremony."
"This concerns the lifelong happiness of the two children, and even more so the reputation of the Yan and Lin families, so I cannot remain silent."
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