Chapter 399 - 398: Chance Encounter
Chapter 399 - 398: Chance Encounter
Something special, once it’s too special.
It only turns into a deadly sword.
So, Gu Jia Ning absolutely won’t make this special thing public, nor will she let the sword’s tip point at herself and her family.
"Don’t worry, it’s nothing, that Wen Zh Qing is just a lunatic, nobody believes a lunatic’s words." Gu Jia Ning comforted Sheng Ze Xi.
Wen Zh Qing is a lunatic?
Sheng Ze Xi murmured in his heart, pondering the meaning of this sentence.
Feeling that Ningning probably has a way.
"Okay." Sheng Ze Xi agreed.
In the following days, life in their small family seemed to calm down.
No news temporarily came from Wen Zh Qing’s side.
Gu Jia Ning was busy between Beijing University and Beijing First Hospital.
Sheng Ze Xi returned to the military district.
Li Tingxuan told Sheng Ze Xi about it that night, and then returned to the Li Family.
His grandfather’s health wasn’t well, recently he needed to rest in bed, the doctor said Mr. Li’s health was poor.
Probably just a few years left.
Li Tingxuan also knew that the incident back then was too much of a blow to the Li Family and to his grandfather.
At that time, his grandfather’s health and spirit were quite good.
But now, it’s not that great.
However, when Mr. Li saw Li Tingxuan come back, he was still very happy, and his spirits improved quite a bit.
Just...
"Tingxuan, are you still not planning on getting married?" Mr. Li asked.
Li Tingxuan was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to reply.
All along, Li Tingxuan had been thinking about finding someone he likes mutually before getting married.
Later, after regaining his previous life memories, his heart was entirely focused on Gu Jia Ning.
Although in recent years, he has tried to let go of his feelings for Gu Jia Ning, and he knows there’s no possibility between them.
But...
So far, apart from Gu Jia Ning, he truly hasn’t met anyone else who makes his heart move, someone he likes.
If there’s no affection, no love, how can they go through life hand in hand?
Li Tingxuan’s eyes carried a trace of bitterness.
This trace of bitterness was caught by Mr. Li.
As someone who has weathered life’s storms, his perception is sharp.
"Is there someone you like, but you can’t be together?"
Li Tingxuan was surprised that his grandfather could see through it.
"Grandpa, I..."
He wanted to deny it, but he knew he couldn’t deceive his grandfather.
"Yes, Grandpa. She’s long been married, and she has children, a stable career, and a loving marriage."
How could he possibly interfere?
Mr. Li didn’t expect it to be the case.
"So you plan to never marry?" Mr. Li’s tone was calm.
"Grandpa, I... I’ve already told you before, I want to spend my life with someone I mutually like."
Mr. Li sighed.
He was silent for a while, then said, "Alright, do as you wish, if you don’t want to marry, then don’t. I won’t force you."
Li Tingxuan was taken aback, "Grandpa, shouldn’t you be saying I’m the only hope of the Li Family now, I should get married early to continue the family line?"
Mr. Li chuckled, his smile tinged with bitterness, "I indeed thought that way previously, but now, I’ve come to realize, some things can’t be forced."
"Tingxuan, I raised you, and I know you understand the importance of the Li Family to me."
"But, does that mean I don’t have feelings for you?"
"Whatever choices you make, I still hope you can be happy. If not marrying brings you happiness, then don’t marry."
Since the Li Family’s decline, Mr. Li has come to accept it.
Now, in this Li Family, only he and Tingxuan have each other for support, why continue to conflict?
"Grandpa, rest assured, if I meet a girl I like someday, I won’t avoid it." Li Tingxuan said.
Whether he can meet one, it’s hard to say.
Just leave it to fate.
"Alright."
After spending time with Mr. Li, Li Tingxuan went out, planning to buy some things.
At that moment, he heard a slightly familiar voice.
"Brother Tingxuan, is that you?"
Li Tingxuan turned around and saw the person speaking.
It was Fang Manping.
Not only Fang Manping, but beside her was a young man, the two looked quite close.
"It’s you, Miss Fang."
"Yes, Brother Tingxuan, long time no see. Did you return to Beijing recently?" Fang Manping asked.
"Yes, back to visit relatives, will be returning soon."
"Oh right, this is my husband, Chu Cheng."
Fang Manping introduced the two.
Li Tingxuan and Chu Cheng nodded to each other in acknowledgment.
"Brother Tingxuan, you’re probably busy, so I won’t hold you up. Let’s meet next time if there’s a chance?" Fang Manping said.
"Alright." Li Tingxuan looked at Fang Manping, "Looks like you’ve been doing well these past two years, that’s good."
Fang Manping recalled the past, feeling like it was just a fleeting moment.
She smiled slightly, "Yes, I’m doing well now."
Studying in college for the major she likes, with a husband who mutually cares and loves her, life is sweet amidst peace.
This kind of life is indeed much better than before.
"I also want to thank Brother Tingxuan for his advice back then."
At the time, she confessed to Li Tingxuan without regard for anything.
Although Li Tingxuan rejected her.
But his rejection was so gentle, even if Fang Manping was unwilling, she could only give up.
Moreover, his words back then made Fang Manping much more aware, understanding what she truly wanted.
She realized that to live well and to be loved by others, she must first love herself.
So, for Li Tingxuan, Fang Manping is grateful.
And precisely because of Li Tingxuan’s influence back then, she corrected many of her previous mistakes promptly.
Now, her life is what she wants it to be.
Although she really liked Li Tingxuan before.
However, in these two years, she has let go.
Furthermore, she met someone she loves.
But she remains grateful to Li Tingxuan.
Li Tingxuan shook his head, didn’t say much, and then left.
While Fang Manping watched his back, her eyes were filled with hope, hoping that someone who was kind to her could live well.
"You seem very grateful to this Brother Tingxuan?" Her husband Chu Cheng saw Fang Manping’s emotion and asked.
"Yes." Fang Manping admitted openly, "If it weren’t for Brother Tingxuan’s advice back then, there wouldn’t be the me of today..."
Regarding the past, Fang Manping spoke candidly.
She knew her husband is an accommodating person, not narrow-minded.
Of course, she also mentioned the rejection from Li Tingxuan and the words he said to her then.
Chu Cheng indeed didn’t mind.
He just hadn’t expected that Fang Manping had such interactions with this soldier named Li Tingxuan.
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