It’s already deep winter.

The night in the provincial capital is bitterly cold.

Chen Xi supported me and walked step by step towards the car parked in front of the hotel.

She held my arm tightly, afraid that I would fall.

I was drunk and my steps were unsteady. All I could hear was her gentle instructions.
“Be careful with the steps, Brother Jiang.”

The car drove towards my house in the provincial capital.

Along the way, I leaned back in my seat, feeling dizzy and the world in front of me seemed to be spinning.

I am so happy.

Tonight is our company’s first team-building event. I am very satisfied with the company’s development, which means my efforts have not been in vain.

Chen Xi sat next to me, turning his head to look at me from time to time with complicated eyes.

But his palm rested lightly on the back of my hand, and his fingertips trembled slightly.

When we got home, she helped me in and settled me on the sofa.

I closed my eyes and felt her squatting in front of me, gently taking off my shoes, as if she was afraid that the slightest noise would wake me up.

But I could feel that her breathing was a little rapid, as if she was suppressing something.

“Brother Jiang…”

She spoke suddenly, her voice so low that it was almost inaudible.

I opened my eyes and saw her face close at hand.

There was a light in her eyes that I had never seen before, like a long-suppressed flame finally about to burst out.

“I like you.”

Her voice trembled with a hint of determination.
“I’ve liked you for a long time.”

I was stunned, and instantly sobered up a lot.

Seeing her fiery eyes, I couldn’t help but look away, for fear of being burned by her gaze.

I subconsciously shrank behind the sofa, trying to keep some distance.

I whispered, with no doubt in my tone.

“I have your sister Zhixue.”

“I do not care!”

Her voice suddenly rose, and she became excited.
“Brother Jiang, I don’t care about anything.”

“As long as I can be with you, I am willing to be your lover!”

Her hands gripped my shoulders tightly, her fingertips almost digging into my skin.

At this moment, her breathing was rapid and her chest heaved violently, as if she wanted to pour out all her emotions.

I pushed her away with all my strength, and finally stood up, speaking in a cold and hard tone.

“Calm down.”

Her eyes instantly turned red and tears welled up in them.

She stood there, her hands hanging limply at her sides, as if all her strength had been drained away.

“go out.”

I turned my back and stopped looking at her.

I knew that one day she would no longer be able to suppress her emotions, but I didn’t expect it to come so soon. I also knew that I couldn’t avoid it any longer, I had to cut the Gordian knot and not give him any hope.

“Brother Jiang.”

“go out.”

She stood there for a long time without moving.

Finally, she bit her lip and turned towards the door.

The moment the door closed, I heard her suppressed sobs.

the next day.

Chen Xi resigned from Baiguohui.

Chen Xi’s resignation has no impact on me or the company.

I continued to carry out the following work in an orderly manner, but occasionally people would call home to ask about Chenxi’s situation. I didn’t know how to answer, so I just made up some excuses to fool them.

Until the New Year is approaching.

I was invited to a wedding.

……

Shunjiang Village…

Oh, no, it should be the wedding of Tong Yi, a junior leader of a certain department in Qingju Town, and Liu Yan. Liu Yan had already quit her job a long time ago.

It was not until Liu Yan stepped down as the village chief of Mang Village that Jiang Che knew her identity.

My goodness, she is the real eldest lady.

She is the beloved daughter of a very famous private enterprise owner in the provincial capital.

However, Liu Yan has had her own opinions since she was young, so after graduating from university, she applied for the position of village cadre despite her family’s opposition, and successfully passed the assessment.

Nowadays, Mang Village has achieved some success under her governance.

Especially the pig farm jointly run by the three villages can generate a lot of money for the three villages every year. Therefore, after his term of office expired, Liu Yan quit his job.

I finally understand that it was not easy for our parents to work hard.

So he went home to take over.

After several years of dating, she successfully got together with Tong Yi.

The two got married.

It was held in South City.

Jiang Che’s entire family went to the wedding.

The wedding scene was decorated extremely luxuriously. The crystal chandeliers reflected brilliant light, flowers surrounded the entire banquet hall, and the air was filled with a faint fragrance.

Liu Yan was wearing a white wedding dress and had a bright smile, while Tong Yi was wearing a neat suit and standing next to her. The two looked a perfect match.

I was sitting in the guest seats, looking at the two people on the stage, feeling a little emotional.

time flies.

He still remembered how Liu Yan and Tong Yi quarreled in the village a few years ago.

At that time, Liu Yan was impetuous and looked like a big dark girl. How could she be as bright and charming as she is now?

When the wedding comes to the bouquet receiving stage.

Liu Yan suddenly turned around, scanned the crowd, and finally fixed her eyes on me.

She smiled slightly and threw the bouquet in her hand high up, drawing a graceful arc.

I was stunned and hadn’t reacted yet.

The bouquet has fallen steadily into his arms.

The whole audience burst into laughter, and everyone looked at me with teasing and expectation in their eyes.

I felt helpless and looked at my parents beside me. I knew in my heart that this must have been discussed by Liu Yan and Tong Yi.

I looked up at Liu Yan on the stage. She and her Tong Yi were winking at me and smiling slyly.

After the wedding, my life was still busy.

As Baiguohui’s business grew bigger and bigger, I devoted almost all my time to work.

Until one day, I suddenly realized that I seemed to have overlooked something.

That night, I sat in the office, holding a ring that I had prepared long ago, feeling a little nervous.

I know I can’t delay any longer.

……

The next day, I made an appointment with Yang Zhixue.

We went to the highest observation deck in the south city, where we could overlook the entire city at night.

As night falls, the city lights are like stars, breathtakingly beautiful.

I stood beside Yang Zhixue, took a deep breath, and suddenly took out a diamond ring from my arms and knelt on one knee.
“Zhixue, marry me.”

Yang Zhixue was stunned and her eyes instantly turned red.

She covered her mouth and tears flowed uncontrollably.

“I thought…you always wanted to be in love with me for the rest of your life.”

she choked.

I smiled, my tone gentle,
“I’m just not ready yet. I just want to give you the best.”

Yang Zhixue looked at me, tears streaming down her face.

She nodded, her voice trembling.

“I am willing.”

I put the ring on her finger and we hugged each other tightly.

The city lights flickered behind us, as if witnessing this moment.

……

PS: A few words were deleted, so confusing (End of this chapter)