Chapter 283: The Pain of Longing

"You, what are you trying to do?"

"But only when I got these medical records and this ring today did I truly understand—I cannot be so selfish for the woman I love."

"What do you mean?"

"Jing Shu, I won't force you, but I only have one idea: can we get back together?"

"What are you joking about? Don't you know? I'm about to marry him."

"Right, but you aren't married yet, are you? And how have the Xiao family treated you? I'm sure you know that in your heart."

"Xiao family?"

Geng Jing Shu muttered to herself.

Actually, at first, Xiao Yunzhe was quite good to me.

But now he gradually feels that something has quietly changed.

But this foolish woman of his has been right in the middle of it all and hasn't noticed anything.

Only yesterday did he tail Xiao Yun Zhe, and when he saw him secretly with that woman, he finally understood—everything was now clear.

"Exactly, it's Xiao Yunzhe. I'm telling you, as the eldest young master of the Xiao family, he truly had feelings for you before, but once he climbs to a higher position, he will definitely kick you to the curb."

"I still dare not lightly conclude about something that hasn't happened."

"Yes, I know it hasn't been easy for you to get to this point, so I'll give you time to think. I'm telling you this today, and you can completely refuse me."

"What do you mean? Weren't you saying you wanted to get that core document?"

"Yes, I feel that all these means of mine are really too underhanded, so I won't pressure you. Moreover, I've already returned all the evidence to you, Jing Shu. I only hope you will truly consider this matter—being with you is more important than anything."

"You, you weren't saying that without this thing you couldn't stand in the company?"

"Yes, that's true, but I think after all, I already provided a document before, so them trying to kick me out won't be that simple; at worst, I'll just start over."

Geng Jing Shu didn't speak; she just slowly lowered her head, then seemed to sink back into those memories.

"Jing Shu, I called you today actually just to explain these matters; what's needed has been said, so how about I send you back?"

I didn't expect that Zhao Yixuan would stop pestering me, and in the blink of an eye it seemed he wanted to send me away instead.

"You, you really don't want that thing anymore?"

"Hehe, I've already said I won't force you to do anything. If you want to take it, you'll naturally give it to me; if you don't want to give it to me, I certainly won't blame you. Come on, let me take you to get something to eat."

As he spoke, he actually reached out his hand and then took his hand, walking straight forward.

I don't know why, but at this moment Geng Jing Shu actually had no strength to resist.

In fact, she clearly had the strength to push him away, but Geng Jing Shu just didn't do it.

While Geng Jing Shu was chatting and laughing with other men here, Xiao Yunzhe was in his study at home, as if pondering these problems.

Even tonight at dinner he barely ate a few bites, feeling as if a stone were weighing heavily on his heart.

Just then the wall clock chimed; he glanced at it and, without realizing, it was already nine o'clock at night.

Speaking honestly, his memory of being with Zong Mengni that day is still fresh.

He held his phone, flipping back and forth, but he never had the courage to dial Zong Mengni's number.

This painful torment, he really didn't want to endure it any longer; finally he made up his mind and dialed the number straight away.

And the phone only rang once before Zong Mengni picked it up.

Exactly, it's a case of hearts in sync; at that moment Zong Mengni was also holding her phone.

Their thoughts at that moment were actually completely the same.

"Yun Zhe, what's wrong?"

"Oh, Miss Zong, where are you now?"

"Me? I'm at home; is there something?"

"Nothing much, I just feel a bit vexed; I don't know if you have time—would you like to go for a drink?"

"Sure, no problem; tell me where, and I'll come right over."

"Okay, I'll send you the location on your phone in a bit, then I'll wait for you."

After saying that, Xiao Yunzhe suddenly felt a sense of excitement.

Moreover, just a moment ago he was clearly listless, but now it seemed all his interest had been fully aroused.

He quickly walked to the mirror, checked his attire, and then hurriedly got up and left the house.

The two met at the agreed place, a bar that has private rooms, so Xiao Yunzhe had already reserved a spot here.

The flashing red-and-green lights were naturally not to Xiao Yunzhe's liking.

But in order to meet Zong Mengni, he could only choose to be in such an environment.

After all, he is a person of status and position, and at this critical juncture, if he were to openly be with Zong Mengni, people would surely gossip.

"Sorry to call you back so late."

"Hehe, it's nothing; I'm bored at home, so I came out to have a drink with you—also a chance to get some fresh air."

"Sigh, are you still home alone? Where's your dad? Didn't he come back?"

"Hehe, I've long been used to it, and I'm used to living without him. How about you? What's up? Your dad isn't home either, right? And your wife?"

"Oh, she said there were some things at home today, so she went back to her parents' house; I don't know if she'll be able to return tonight."

"Hehe, your wife went back to her parents' place—did you come here to relieve boredom?"

"Looking at what you're saying, could we not just meet, have a drink, and chat?"