'Yes, he must be here to look for me. I've spent a good deal of time on the hill, so he must’ve been worried.'
Ling Yiran subconsciously wanted to run to Yi Jinli's side. However, she was still being carried by Gu Lichen, so she immediately said to him, "Let… Let me down first."
"Going over to Yi Jinli?" Gu Lichen's cold voice rang.
"Yes," she gave a definite answer.
"Ling Yiran, once I put you down, I'll be indifferent to whatever happens to you from now on. You'll only be a stranger to me, and you must stop calling the name 'Chenchen'. It's not something you can call."
What Gu Lichen said was like a warning, but it was also like a goodbye.
Ling Yiran suddenly found her nose a little sore, and it was as if something was pressing on her heart. It was somewhat depressing.
'Is it because… I lied to him? Or is it because we were partners who once went through thick and thin together and are eventually becoming strangers now?'
"Got it, Mr. Gu," muttered Ling Yiran.
They spoke so softly that only they could hear each other.
Then, Gu Lichen bent his knees and crouched down to let Ling Yiran down. The scene secretly amazed Gao Congming who was standing next to Yi Jinli.
'When has the crown prince of the entertainment industry carried a woman on his back like that?
'If those entertainment reporters were here right now, they'd probably be so shocked that they’d be at a loss!
'However…' Gao Congming looked anxiously at his boss who was beside him. Young Master Yi was calmer than he thought.
With that, she smiled a little and then turned to walk toward Yi Jinli.
It... Was to show her gratitude and also say goodbye.
She thanked him for finding her for so many years for a promise they had made and for saving her in such a dangerous time.
Gu Lichen stared at Ling Yiran's back as she walked toward another man.
For a moment, he felt a little relieved. 'Luckily, she's not the one I'm looking for. Otherwise, I might not have been able to let go just now.'
Maybe even though he knew that she loved Yi Jinli and that going against a man like Yi Jinli would be hard to deal with, he would hold on to her and keep her by his side. Even if it meant involving the entire Gu family in this fight.
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