In a bar attached to the illustrious enterprise, Xiao Yufan gazed at Lin Pingle, who appeared slightly tipsy, and a smile curled at the corner of his lips, carrying an unusual emotion…
Only those who have experienced it can understand—the pain that cuts deep into one’s bones is simply impossible to resist. That’s why Xiao Yufan understood Lin Pingle’s feelings. Hadn’t he himself once been in a state of despair? At this thought, his mind involuntarily drifted back to Cheng Ying again.
A relationship had ended so abruptly. Xiao Yufan hadn’t even asked why, because he wanted to preserve the last bit of dignity for himself. Yet he always felt like he had missed something. Could five years really just be forgotten so easily?
“If you want to cry, just let it out. No one will mock you for it. Isn’t it exhausting to carry everything alone inside?”
“Don’t worry, I’m not that fragile…”
Lin Pingle’s face had lost its usual vibrancy. Gazing at the flickering lights on the ceiling, his smile appeared bitterly hollow. The woman who had touched his heart most deeply had already turned away and walked into someone else’s arms.
Familiar words were spoken, yet Xiao Yufan couldn’t bring himself to smile. Just like Mu Qing had once advised him, perhaps the brighter Lin Pingle smiled now, the deeper his pain might be.
“Sometimes, you must understand your own feelings. This hurdle is one you have to overcome by yourself. If you want her to regret her decision today, don’t give yourself any reason to fall apart!”
Struck right at the core of his heart by Xiao Yufan’s words, Lin Pingle could only offer a dry smile. He opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but swallowed his words at the last moment, finally sighing silently.
“Just consider it a test, a trial in love. Neither she nor I passed it. In the end, I’m still a failure…”
A glistening tear slowly slid down from the corner of his eye. This relationship had finally ended. Lin Pingle hadn’t even had the chance to tell that woman so many things before they passed each other by.
“I don’t want to pretend to be ignorant, but I have no choice but to admit defeat. Once a lover is missed, who can hold on? I can only feign ignorance, pretending to be happy while hiding the pain inside, no more tears left to shed…”
In the center of the dance floor, the massive speakers seemed to possess an endless magic, making many people sway freely. Yet the slightly melancholic melody was gradually tugging at Lin Pingle’s heartstrings.
He didn’t know how much time had passed when the bar gradually emptied out, and Lin Pingle finally thought about leaving. His drowsy eyes, under the influence of slight intoxication, looked very hazy. Even with Xiao Yufan’s support, his steps were unsteady…
After sending Lin Pingle home, Xiao Yufan walked alone on the quiet road, his thoughts seemingly detached from his body. Perhaps affected by Lin Pingle’s mood, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his heart.
Unable to suppress it, Xiao Yufan still thought of her—the flawless, jade-like face, and those eyes, the most beautiful ones he had ever seen. Memories surged like a nightmare, slowly stirring his heart.
“When I finally had the ability to give you a better life, you had already left me…”
A faint smile lingered on Xiao Yufan’s lips, no longer bitter as it once was. In his heart, those memories belonged only to the past. Although the fragrance of those memories was intoxicating, they had become truly part of history.
Graceful figures flashed through his mind, and Xiao Yufan knew he wasn’t completely alone. At the very least, there were still women who loved him nearby. That was more than enough…
“Starting tomorrow, I will make the entire Beijing, even the whole of China, recognize me…”
His calm profile slowly curved into a slight smile. Xiao Yufan knew it was time to truly take over the illustrious enterprise. Three years had not only been a promise to Lin Pingle, but also a goal he had set for himself.
…
Today, the illustrious enterprise was filled with celebration. Red banners were hung up, as if for an important leader’s visit. However, the true senior executives of the company knew that such a grand reception was reserved only for the future heir of the enterprise.
A line of sleek black cars slowly drove up to the illustrious enterprise, all of them silver Audis leading the way. In the middle was none other than the Bugatti Veyron, known as the palace on land. This car, limited in production worldwide, was undoubtedly a symbol of immense wealth.
Many senior executives of the illustrious enterprise had already gathered at the entrance, their expressions serious. These veteran figures in the company clearly understood that the arrival of the heir would surely spark a transformation within the illustrious enterprise.
“If one day my prince could arrive with such a grand display, I would marry him without hesitation. Just thinking about it gets me excited. Who exactly is this heir to our company?”
“What if he turns out to be an ugly guy? Would you still want to marry him?”
“Even if he’s ugly, I’d still accept him. After all, he’s rich. In today’s society, power and wealth are what truly matter. Good looks can’t be used as a credit card…”
As they gazed at the impressive convoy, two overly excited girls began whispering among the crowd. At a moment like this, all they could do was indulge in fantasies. When reality seemed too pale, imagination became a kind of comfort.
The Bugatti Veyron came to a smooth stop in front of the company entrance, and everyone held their breath. In their eyes, the heir of the illustrious enterprise and the young master of the Situ family was already a legend.
Among the senior executives of the illustrious enterprise, Yu Yihan stood out. However, she appeared even more excited. If her guess was correct, this mysterious man must be Xiao Yufan, who had left so long ago…
Yu Yihan understood Xiao Yufan’s identity better than anyone else. A man who could easily make the Liu family back down and even earned cautious respect from her grandfather—how could he possibly be just an ordinary member of the Situ family? She felt a vague sense of anticipation, curious about how this man would perform in the illustrious enterprise. After a year, what kind of person would the trials have shaped him into?
“Vice President Yu, do you know this heir of the illustrious enterprise?”
As Yu Yihan’s gaze remained fixed on the luxurious sports car, Qin Lou’s voice came inappropriately, and at the same time, his heart skipped a beat, suddenly feeling a chill run down his spine.
“Whether or not I know this person, what does it have to do with Director Qin? You should think more about your own future. I’m afraid that in the illustrious enterprise, it won’t be easy anymore for just anyone to strut around arrogantly…”
Meeting her icy expression with a fawning smile, Qin Lou twitched his lips, clearly feeling annoyed. Few people in the entire company dared to speak to him like that, and Yu Yihan was one of them…
Just as he was about to lose his temper, a commotion arose from the crowd. Slowly turning his head, Qin Lou’s eyes fell on the figure stepping out of the car. A thunderclap seemed to explode in his ears, and he froze on the spot…
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