Chapter 807: Refusing Kang Yali

Hearing Kang Yali say that,

I chuckled and said, "Ya Li, we're all old friends."

You know what kind of person I am.

Alright,

We've said everything we needed to say between us,

Let's each get busy with our own affairs.

When you head back to Zaocheng, give me a call, and we'll go back together."

After saying that, I stood up,

I wanted to leave quickly.

"Jianqiang bro, I know you only have your sister-in-law in your heart and aren't interested in other women. I won't make things difficult for you."

I want to ask you, do you know why Liu Yong summoned me to see you?

"And why did he have me appointed chairman?" Kang Yali asked, looking at me.

"I don't know either, Ya Li, tell me what you think." I stopped in my tracks.

"Jianqiang bro, Liu Yong doesn't trust you."

He thinks you can't let go of the Da Heng Group.

So he's deliberately testing you.

Actually, the person he least trusts to take charge of the Da Heng Group in Zaocheng is you.

Because you're the founder of the Da Heng Group.

And you wield tremendous influence over the Da Heng Group.

The Zhou family tried to swallow the Da Heng Group, but ended up disgraced and ruined.

Now the Wen family is also quickly heading toward destruction.

Why is that? It's because you refuse to let go.

To be frank,

Although the Da Heng Group is a big piece of fat meat, Liu Yong doesn't feel at ease taking it.

Mainly because you're here.

He had me come over to feel you out."

After hearing Kang Yali finish speaking,

I didn't find it strange at all; I clearly saw Liu Yong's test. At first he deliberately had me appointed chairman of the Da Heng Group.

After I refused, Zhuang Shi suggested letting Kang Yali take the position.

I agreed, then had Kang Yali come over and say whatever to let us relive old dreams—all nonsense.

In fact, it was just to have Kang Yali feel me out to see what I really think.

"Ya Li, I've already made my stance clear—I've truly withdrawn completely from the Da Heng Group."

This falling out with Wen Han isn't because he forced me.

To be honest, this kind of life has exhausted me; I've had enough.

I just want to go back and live the life I want.

Sigh, wealth and fame are fleeting clouds.

"Ya Li, feel me out. My bottom line is just this—I have no lingering thoughts about the Da Heng Group."

After I finished speaking, Kang Yali laughed,

"Jianqiang bro, I really felt you out."

After saying that, Kang Yali leaned toward me.

Startled, I quickly stepped back two paces.

"You're scared even though I haven't even felt you out yet. How am I supposed to tell Liu Yong,

be bolder and just let me feel you out?" Kang Yali laughed so hard she could barely keep her mouth shut.

Since Liu Yong said Kang Yali is his spokesperson in Zaocheng, I can't really be truly angry with her.

Now Wen Han hasn't even fallen yet, and Liu Yong already suspects me.

If I don't patch things up with Kang Yali, do I still have any good days left?

"Ya Li, let's not joke like this, it's vulgar.

Be serious.

I hope you can still be that pure, cute self you used to be—blushing at the slightest word—not like now, joking with me like this." I said, putting on a stern face.

I wanted to remind Kang Yali not to keep acting flirtatiously.

When Kang Yali heard me mention the past,

her eye sockets reddened,

her eyes instantly filled with tears,

"Jianqiang bro, do you still remember how pure I used to be?

I truly regret leaving Lanling and not struggling onward with you.

If only…."

"There are no 'ifs' in life; actually this ending is just right."

"Ya Li, you've got the life you want—isn't that great? Besides, later on you'll become famous in Zaocheng as chairman of the Da Heng Group."

It also brings honor to your parents. Ya Li, if Liu Yong asks you,

just directly say that Zhao Jianqiang's thoughts are entirely focused on the tourism project in Xue County.

"I have no further concerns about the Da Heng Group's affairs," I said seriously to Kang Yali.

"Jianqiang bro, these are just small matters."

Actually, what I really want is to go back to the past with you.

Back to those youthful years.

Do you still remember the love letter I wrote you?

I so wish you would pin up my long hair and dress me in a wedding gown for you.

To be your bride.

Jianqiang bro, I really like you.

But you cruelly rejected me.

My heart shattered instantly; to win you, I went to Niushiling to talk with Qiao Jie.

Pretending I was pregnant.

A girl, not sparing her reputation, also wants to seize, can you understand?

But you are too cold-blooded.

I can only stay away from the heartbreaking place of Lanling.

Jianqiang bro, because you are in Zaocheng, after graduation I didn't want to return to Zaocheng, so I went to the south.

Later I returned to the Da Heng Group, sincerely helping you, hoping you could get out of the predicament.

But some things are not up to me to decide.

My strength is too small.

Jianqiang bro, can you understand my heart?

I know you have always misunderstood me; today I will explain again.

My feelings for you are sincere.

All misunderstandings, please don't keep them in your heart.

I don't know why fate has arranged things this way.

Now I'm back in Zaocheng again.

To the Chairman of the Da Heng Group,

Jianqiang bro, I truly wish to return to your side.

"And then we two will move forward hand in hand." Kang Yali said, tears streaming down her face like pear blossoms in rain.

I am not moved inside; that is not human.

But if I really moved Kang Yali, then held her in my arms to comfort her,

kissed her, and together we revisit that old dream.

Am I still considered human?

Faced with the weeping Kang Yali, my heart is extremely calm.

I took a puff of a cigarette,

took a tissue from the table,

and handed it to Kang Yali.

"Ya Li, wipe your tears."

"Enough, stop crying; we are both people in our thirties/forties."

"What past are you talking about? Do you think it's rebirth?"

"Life is like this; we can only look forward."

"If everyone looked back, they'd only leave footprints of regret."

"I've said everything I needed to; I understand your heart."

"I am not a cold-blooded animal,"

"your kindness to me, I certainly remember,"

"but I have a family,"

"I have a wife and children,"

"In the past, I, Zhao Jianqiang, would not do anything sorry to my wife; now even less so."

"Ya Li, gather your feelings."

"Regarding the Da Heng Group matters you mentioned,"

"I will support you with all my strength."

"I believe you."

Kang Yali took the tissue from me,

looking at me without speaking, wanting me to lean against her.

Then I deliberately patted Kang Yali's shoulder,

"Alright, we both have families."

"Jianqiang bro, you will always be a decent person."

"Everyone will keep to the bottom line."

"Come, shake hands; I should head back. It's late, you should rest too."

"From now on, the Da Heng Group affairs will keep you busy enough."

After I finished speaking, I proactively reached out my hand,

Kang Yali hesitated a moment, then still reached out her hand.

Then we shook hands.

I quickly pulled my hand out.

I turned to Kang Yali and said, "Ya Li, I've been drinking and can't drive you."

"I'll go ahead first."

After I finished speaking, I hurried out of the restaurant.

As soon as I left the restaurant, a waiter immediately followed me,

asking if I needed anything and introducing their services.

I just wanted to leave quickly,

so I let the waiter arrange a designated driver service.

Then I let the driver take the car, and I went straight back to Tianlong Hotel.

When I arrived at Tianlong Hotel, I freshened up briefly and prepared to go to bed.

Just before getting into bed, I habitually smoked a cigarette, and my mind replayed the events of the day.

Liu Yong's probing was genuine,

He had no certainty in his heart, after all Da Heng Group is in Zaocheng, and it's on my turf.

Of course he would suspect me; that's normal.

Moreover, having taken down the Zhou Family, it's now the Wen Family's turn.

Then could he not be overthinking?