Chapter 602: Asking for Forgiveness
"You really got it right." Yang Zi was shocked and said, "Then... what should I do?"
Lin Chuan smiled and then said, "When doubting and fearing the permanence of marriage, it's important to keep an open mind, to communicate with your partner, and thereby dispel these doubts. No matter what happens, for instance when he suddenly becomes reluctant to get married, it might make you uncomfortable, but don't rush to negate your feelings for each other. Ask him more, he might have his worries and reasons, and his concerns might not be unnecessary, sometimes they could be very practical. If handled well, it would also benefit your life after marriage."
"How do you know so much?" Yang Zi frowned and asked, "It's as if you've been married."
"Haha..." Lin Chuan laughed heartily: "I studied psychology abroad, so I understand a bit about these things."
Hypnotism, considered the ultimate skill in psychology, if Lin Chuan mastered that, how could he just understand a bit?
"Oh my, you studied psychology abroad?" Yang Zi looked at him in surprise.
"Hmm." Lin Chuan nodded, not saying much.
"Was it... during those eight years you disappeared?" Yang Zi asked curiously.
"Sort of." Lin Chuan nodded.
"Then..." Yang Zi blinked and said, "Can you tell me what you experienced during those eight years?"
"Didn't I already talk about it during the class reunion?" Lin Chuan smiled.
"You... when did you mention that, how come I didn't know?" Yang Zi looked at Lin Chuan confusedly.
"I did mention, I drove for the Queen of the United Kingdom and also for the President of the United States when I was abroad." Lin Chuan smiled: "Anyway, those were some boring days, but, they also enriched my life, added some color to my world."
"Oh my, we all thought you were bluffing at that time." Yang Zi covered her mouth.
"In this world, telling the truth often seems like a lie, and telling lies are taken for truths," Lin Chuan smiled and said: "But, it doesn't really bother me, both are just the same."
Pfft...
Yang Zi smirked and said, "You're quite open-minded."
"Come, let's toast for your wedding tomorrow." Lin Chuan raised his glass.
Yang Zi looked at Lin Chuan; eight years had passed, the youth in front of her had lost his childishness, his features maturing into a standard handsome guy, and also the type of handsome she fancied. Compared to Lin Chuan, Liu Shaoqi was just somewhat wealthy and powerful. And now Lin Chuan, not just being handsome, also had his wealth and power. Although not as opulent as Liu Shaoqi, his wealth was enough for a person to have no worries in life. He is also the boss of Feixiang Company...
In a daze, Yang Zi felt a bit lost and helpless.
"Yang Zi, what's wrong?" Lin Chuan asked.
"Nothing..." Yang Zi shook her head and said, "I hope my marriage will be happy."
The two gently clinked their drinks.
After talking for a long time, Yang Zi suddenly realized she and Lin Chuan seemed to have endless topics to discuss, endless things to chat about. She realized she had missed something, not just a minor thing, but something major in her life. How could she have let go of Lin Chuan, such an exceptional man, back then? Thinking about it now, she deeply regretted it.
"Lin Chuan, if I hadn't gotten engaged to Liu Shaoqi, would you marry me?" Yang Zi suddenly blushed.
"There's no 'if' in this world," Lin Chuan smiled and said: "What 'if' refers to hasn't happened, and since it hasn't happened, there's no possibility. So, I refuse to answer this question."
Yang Zi looked displeased, pursing her lips, and said, "Is it so hard for you to answer this question?"
"Do you insist on an answer?" Lin Chuan asked.
"Yes!" Yang Zi nodded eagerly, looking at Lin Chuan expectantly.
"Then I'll tell you, I wouldn't marry you," Lin Chuan said seriously.
"Why?" Yang Zi was astonished.
"Because what's missed is missed," Lin Chuan smiled and said: "Back then, you publicly read my love letter, that was the biggest insult to a man. Even if now we sit here reconciled, it doesn't mean my heart still harbors love for you."
"I don't understand!" Yang Zi shook her head.
Rip...
Suddenly, Lin Chuan tore a piece of paper on the table and then stuck it back together with tape.
"Though the torn paper is stuck together, the seam is still there," Lin Chuan smiled.
Yang Zi suddenly felt a loss, her eyes moistened, and soon, tears flowed from her pretty eyes. She covered her face and hid it in her beautiful hair. She choked up and said, "Lin Chuan, I'm sorry, I don't know why I did such a foolish and ignorant thing at that time. Actually, I... I really didn't dislike you, but back then my personality was bad, I had to show off my pride in this way. If it were someone else, I would have done the same."
"I understand," Lin Chuan nodded and said: "It's just that I was the one who got in your way."
"So you're going to resent me for a lifetime like this?" Yang Zi bit her lip, a pitiful look on her face as she stared at Lin Chuan.
"I don't resent you," Lin Chuan smiled and said: "If I resented you, I wouldn't have shown up at the class reunion, nor here, and I certainly wouldn't attend your wedding. Like I said, the past was just youthful ignorance, it's merely a beautiful memory now."
"If it was something beautiful, why aren't you willing to go back to the past?" Yang Zi asked.
"Here..." Lin Chuan pointed to the piece of white paper glued on the table.
"Is this a vicious cycle?" Yang Zi asked with tearful eyes looking at Lin Chuan.
"It seems so," Lin Chuan nodded.
Lin Chuan handed Yang Zi a tissue, then Yang Zi suddenly grabbed Lin Chuan's hand and said, "Lin Chuan, I don't want to get married tomorrow. I want to be with you. Can I?"
"Yang Zi, don't be silly," Lin Chuan smiled and said, "At this time, you're still saying such silly things."
"No, I'm not saying silly things, I'm serious," Yang Zi earnestly said.
"No," Lin Chuan shook his head, "I have a girlfriend now."
"I know. Is it Zhou Rui?" Yang Zi looked up at Lin Chuan.
"This..." Lin Chuan thought about it, in a sense, Zhou Rui could be considered his girlfriend. He nodded and said, "Yes."
"I am prettier than her, and besides, I was your first love, wasn't I?" Yang Zi bit her red lip.
"We've never been in love, where does the first love come from?" Lin Chuan bitterly smiled.
"But you had a crush on me!" Yang Zi pouted, looking adorable. It must be said that Yang Zi definitely belonged to the type of woman men couldn't refuse. She could be a goddess, she could play cute. She could definitely make any man dizzy with infatuation.
"Yes, I had a crush on you," Lin Chuan nodded, "But that was all in the past. Can we not talk about the past?"
"No," Yang Zi clenched her teeth, "Why did you leave me back then? Even if I tore up your love letters, you shouldn't have treated me like that."
"I..." Lin Chuan looked aggrieved.
"I know you must have been very sad, right?" Yang Zi bit her lip, "Don't worry, I will never make you sad again, okay?"
"Are you a bit drunk?" Lin Chuan asked.
"I didn't drink," Yang Zi shook her head.
"Not drinking doesn't mean you can't get drunk," Lin Chuan laughed, "I think you are a bit drunk, let me take you home."
"No, I don't want to go back," Yang Zi began to act coquettishly.
Lin Chuan looked helpless, what could he do in such a situation? Surely he couldn't just carry her back against her will?
"What should we do?" Lin Chuan said, looking helpless.
"I have an apartment at Central Apartment," Yang Zi said with a blushed face, "How about... we go there and sit for a while?"
Lin Chuan was stunned, wasn't this clearly a hookup? Lin Chuan glanced awkwardly at his phone and said, "It's getting late, we shouldn't go."
"Really not going?" Yang Zi asked.
"Mhm," Lin Chuan nodded, "It wouldn't look good if someone saw us, and you never know who might talk behind our backs."
"We won't be seen," Yang Zi added.
"Still no," Lin Chuan shook his head.
Yang Zi looked disappointed, it was evident that she still hoped to have an affair with Lin Chuan. However, Lin Chuan was rather resistant to this kind of woman. If it wasn't for showing off the diamond card at the alumni gathering, if it wasn't for his career being successful, and also considering Lin Chuan's growing influence in Jiangbei City, perhaps this woman wouldn't have made such a crazy move the day before her wedding.
After sitting in the dessert shop for a while, Yang Zi drove Lin Chuan back to Changlin Factory.
The car reached the entrance of Changlin Factory, turned off the lights, and stopped the engine...
Yang Zi looked at Lin Chuan with longing eyes, "Lin Chuan, I'm getting married tomorrow, while I'm still single, can you give me a kiss?"
Lin Chuan thought for a moment and said, "Let's skip the kiss, I'll give you a hug instead."
"Thank you!" Yang Zi opened her arms then threw herself into Lin Chuan's embrace, fully enjoying this rare warm hug, this safe haven from the storm. This might be the most comfortable moment of her life.
Yang Zi desperately breathed in the masculine scent of Lin Chuan, then suddenly looked up and kissed him. Her tongue darted into Lin Chuan's mouth like a slippery eel.
Caught off guard, Lin Chuan ended up giving in.
Gently holding her tongue, Lin Chuan tenderly enticed her. The two stood under the dim streetlight, listening to the cricket chirps from the grass, embracing and kissing each other. Lin Chuan's hand climbed onto Yang Zi's ample and firm behind, vigorously kneading it. Yang Zi's breathing intensified, panting incessantly...
This kiss unleashed Yang Zi's inner desires, her kiss seeming somewhat wild. She pushed Lin Chuan down onto the hood of the car, almost collapsing on top of him, madly kissing with no concern for if anyone was around, completely disregarding anyone's gaze.