My Alleged Husband

Chapter 539 - 518: Really? Really!_1

"I didn’t consider your feelings, and that’s why I did something to hurt you so deeply, something so ugly," he hoped she would forgive him. "Let me spend a lifetime taking care of you, cherishing you. Believe me, I will never doubt you again as I did before. I now understand that the most important thing between husband and wife isn’t anything else but trust. Without trust, there is no joy in being together."

"After some time to think calmly, I realized that many things that clearly had nothing to do with you upset you because you truly love me. No matter what decision you make, I won’t blame you. On the contrary, I will only love you more deeply because you are my husband, the one thing in my life that will never change. You know? The time I have spent with you has been truly happy, a joy like I’ve never felt before!"

"Maybe you once thought that I was with you for money, fame, or status, but I hope you can understand my true feelings. I’m with you not for your money, status, or fame. What I want is someone who will love me sincerely, who is willing to stand by my side and accompany me until old age. What I want isn’t a rich man’s husband; nor do my parents want a wealthy son-in-law. All we hope for is that I can have the happiness I deserve. It’s not difficult for you, but you chose to hurt me, and my heart aches, doesn’t it?"

Zhang Yichen didn’t know how to respond to this question. How could his heart not be in pain? Her pain was greater than anyone’s, but he couldn’t choose to say it because he was a man, and he should bear all the responsibilities and burdens that come with it.

Ran Zhihan knew this question was difficult for her husband to answer. After all, he was a man who cared about his pride. He couldn’t admit such spiritless thoughts in front of his wife, so she quickly smiled and tenderly said to her husband, "Okay, okay, I was just kidding. I’m your wife, and I naturally won’t hold these things against you. But I hope you understand that conflicts between two people can’t always be resolved by quarreling or avoiding each other. Hiding won’t solve all our problems. If we encounter issues, we at least need mutual trust and to work together to move forward. ’When husband and wife unite, their combined strength can cut through metal.’ This saying has been passed down for many years, and it must be true. I hope you can trust me and live with me without constantly doubting me. The love between husband and wife can’t withstand doubt. Once the seed of doubt is planted, it will slowly take root and grow."

Although you’ve been avoiding me and ignoring me lately, I know that you’re in as much pain as I am—if not more—because I’m the woman you love most. And the person you love most has done such things. Who wouldn’t feel heartbroken? But I really hope you can understand my intentions. If I hadn’t done what I did, your relationship with your father would have worsened. I didn’t want to see father and son turn into enemies!"

If, at first, Zhang Yichen couldn’t understand why his wife had treated him in such a way, gradually he came to realize that it was all for him. How else could he have had the courage to meet his birth father alone, knowing full well how much his father hated him, sometimes to the point of wishing death upon him? But he had the bravery to see his father, which meant that it was all for himself. He wanted to stop hating his father, to prevent their relationship from turning into enmity and deepen the hatred.

"Alright, my little fool, I know all this. Thank you for thinking of me, for being fearless for my sake, and also thank you for still willing to stay by my side even though you knew of my wrongdoings and the ugly things I said to hurt you. This is the best outcome for me. I don’t ask for much—I just hope that you will stay by my side so that I can make up for the hurtful words I’ve said to you."

Ran Zhihan thought she must have misheard. Had the high and mighty economic emperor actually apologized to her, a little woman?

"Do you really forgive me? Don’t you blame me for meeting with your father behind your back? Do you really want to live with me?" she asked with hopeful sincerity. "If so, then please answer me honestly!"

Zhang Yichen chuckled, knowing his wife would always be so naive, so foolishly adorable. He had already made himself clear, yet she still needed to hear a more explicit affirmation. Sometimes this little fool could be very smart.

"So listen closely, I truly, truly, truly, truly hope you will stay by my side. I hope you’ll give me another chance to make up for the hurt I’ve caused you. I really, really, really need you by my side, for us to be together forever!"

"Really?"

"Really."

"Really?"

"Really!"

In that moment, Zhang Yichen felt a mix of amusement and exasperation toward his wife. He had spoken so clearly, why did she have to repeatedly ask the same question, as if to challenge him further?

"Okay, okay, I know it’s not easy for you to admit this much. In the past, you were so aloof, making everyone look up to you without daring to look down upon you. You always had a condescending air, but now I’ve finally felt that sensation. You know? You’ve conquered the whole world, and I’ve conquered you. For me, that’s the best outcome. Let’s be together for a lifetime. I also truly, truly, truly, truly hope you will stay by my side. I’m begging you with a hundred thousand trulies to stay and not hold grudges against me anymore, and I hope you’ll be magnanimous and forgive my transgressions..."

"Hahaha... Hahaha..."