Chapter 431: Chapter 433: Why is Lin Yixun Still Alive in This World?
Leng Yixiu fell into silence. At this moment, his heart was filled with contradictions. He didn’t want Lin Yixun to hate him, yet he wished she would hate him. Hatred would sustain her, at least she could continue to live.
The man called Sister Yi to tend to Lin Yixun’s facial wounds, while he walked out of the ward, leaning weakly against the door, and took out a cigarette from his pocket. However, in an instant, he seemed to remember something, so he threw the whole pack of cigarettes into the trash can.
He thought, no matter how terrible the relationship between him and Lin Yixun was, no matter how much Lin Yixun hated him, there was a tiny life growing in her belly. Though that child was only the size of a sesame seed now, it was enough to save his entire world.
Leng Yixiu didn’t stay long at the hospital before returning to the company. Although the company wasn’t fundamentally affected by the previous crisis, it still suffered heavy damage. Now, all business matters required Leng Yixiu’s personal attention and couldn’t tolerate the slightest negligence.
The man took the elevator to the top floor of the office building and happened to run into Assistant Chen in front of the CEO’s office. For some reason, Assistant Chen’s expression was somewhat peculiar upon seeing him.
Assistant Chen mouthed something but eventually lowered his voice and said, "Boss, Miss Cheng is here. She is waiting for you inside."
At the mention of Cheng Ying, Leng Yixiu’s face immediately turned cold. If before, he still felt some guilt towards this woman, after the death of Lin’s mother, even that minimal guilt was entirely gone.
These days, due to matters involving Lin Yixun’s parents and the company’s issues, he hadn’t had the chance to find Cheng Ying. Since she took the initiative to come now, he might as well clarify things to avoid further complications in the future.
The man pushed open the door of the CEO’s office, and Cheng Ying immediately greeted him, "Yixiu, you’re back? I personally made some chicken soup for you. Have some while it’s hot?"
Saying this, Cheng Ying walked towards the glass coffee table not far away, bent over to serve him a bowl of soup, but then heard the man’s cold voice from behind.
"No need. I’ve already eaten."
Cheng Ying’s smile froze, but she still poured a bowl of steaming chicken soup from the thermos flask. As she turned around, her face once again displayed a beautiful and charming smile.
"Even if you’ve eaten, you can still have some soup. Drinking chicken soup after a meal is good for your health. Look at you, you’ve lost a lot of weight these days. Some chicken soup will help you gain back some weight."
The man cast a deep glance at Cheng Ying. Her face was adorned with exquisite makeup, and her gentle smile remained as beautiful and charming as ever. However, who would have thought that beneath such a beautiful exterior lay a heart full of calculation and malice.
If it weren’t for Cheng Ying, Lin’s mother wouldn’t have died, and Lin’s father wouldn’t have had a sudden myocardial infarction. Everything would have been different.
But ultimately, he was the real culprit behind it all. If it hadn’t been for him, Cheng Ying wouldn’t have gone to find Lin Yixun’s mother, and the subsequent tragedies wouldn’t have occurred. So what right did he have to question Cheng Ying? What position did he have to hold her accountable for it all?
Moreover, he bore an unavoidable responsibility for Cheng Ying becoming who she was now.
Cheng Ying brought the chicken soup to the man, blew on it carefully, and smiled, "Have it while it’s hot. The chicken soup has been simmering for a while; it shouldn’t be too hot now."
Not long ago, Leng Yixiu had already made it clear to Cheng Ying that their relationship was over, but she still acted as if nothing had happened, being thorough and considerate, looking every bit like a fiancée.
Leng Yixiu gazed deeply at her but did not take the chicken soup, saying lightly, "Ying’er, we have already ended."
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ying’s smile froze for a moment but then quickly returned to normal, pretending to be relaxed as she asked, "I know, you said that out of anger before, not sincerely. I was too busy with work recently and didn’t have time to accompany you, that’s my fault. I apologize to you now, can you not be mad at me anymore?"
"When I made that decision, it wasn’t out of impulse but through careful consideration. We are not suitable for each other."
"Not suitable? You realized we’re not suitable after ten years?" Cheng Ying’s expression changed suddenly, and she heavily smashed the bowl of soup on the floor, shouting hysterically, "If I’m not suitable, then is that bitch Lin Yixun suitable?"
"I don’t allow you to talk about her like that!"
"Haha... You can’t even talk about her?!" Cheng Ying’s eyes were sharp and vicious, as if they had been poisoned. "What’s so good about Lin Yixun? Why can’t our ten-year relationship compare to her?"
"Matters of the heart are not dictated by time."
"Not dictated by time? Haha... Haha... So what does our ten-year relationship count for?"
Cheng Ying started to tug at her hair frantically, "Yixiu, you once said you’d take care of me and love me for a lifetime. Have you forgotten all of that? In what way am I inferior to Lin Yixun? Am I not as beautiful? Is my figure not as good? She’s just a disfigured, despised bitch. Why would you rather have her than me?"
Seeing Cheng Ying losing control, Leng Yixiu quickly stepped forward to grab her hands to prevent her from hurting herself. However, Cheng Ying suddenly became quiet, staring at the cold floor, murmuring softly.
"Is there really no going back for us? Is there really no going back?"
The man slowly released her, speaking lightly, "Matters of the heart cannot be forced. If you need anything, just tell me, and I will do my best to help you."
"Is this considered compensation?"
"In a sense, yes."
"What if I want you?"
"The one I love is Lin Yixun. This would be unfair to you, to me, and to her."
Cheng Ying suddenly hugged him tightly from behind, "Yixiu, I don’t ask for much. I just want to stay by your side. I can give up a title, as long as you allow me to stay by your side. Is that okay?"
She could set aside her pride and shame, making herself a secret lover as long as she could stay by Leng Yixiu’s side.
The man resolutely pulled her hands away, "Ying’er, you don’t have to degrade yourself like this for me."
"So even this is not okay?" Tears streamed down her face as Cheng Ying collapsed to the ground, completely drained of strength.
She had already lowered herself into the dust, yet Leng Yixiu still wouldn’t accept her. Why? Why, why, why?!
Suddenly, a shadow of hatred and madness flashed in her sorrowful eyes. None of this was her fault; the fault lay in that bitch Lin Yixun. Why did she have to appear? Why was she still alive? Why did she still exist in this world?
If she died, would Yixiu return to her side and reconcile with her?