novelraw Chapter 489 - 187 Just Want to See You One More Time, Morning Fright_3
Chapter 489 - 187 Just Want to See You One More Time, Morning Fright_3
"Can you give me a chance to apologize to you in person?"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhiyu’s expression froze. Beside her, Xie Ping, Zhang Ruoxue, and Li Qingqing had pricked up their ears, listening to what Li Yuan was saying on the phone with unprecedented seriousness.
Zhiyu, say yes! Xie Ping stared at Jiang Zhiyu, constantly urging her inwardly. On the surface, however, she didn’t even dare to breathe loudly, holding her breath as she waited for Jiang Zhiyu’s response.
Before Jiang Zhiyu could reply, Li Yuan’s voice came through again from the other end. "Little Fish, I have one last song to give you. Can I see you one more time?"
When Jiang Zhiyu heard that Li Yuan still wanted to give her another song, her body shook violently, and she almost dropped her phone.
Xie Ping also heard what Li Yuan had said, and a wave of anticipation stirred within her. Tsk, tsk, he really is a great talent. Does all this creative inspiration just come to him one after another, without him even having to think? The key is that every song he writes is so good. ’Love Confession Balloon,’ ’Natural Beauty,’ ’Just Met You’—each one is a smash hit that could dominate the music charts for a long time. I wonder what kind of song this last one for Zhiyu will be? Will it express love or the sorrow of parting?
Not only Xie Ping, but Zhang Ruoxue and Li Qingqing were also filled with the same eager anticipation. Li Yuan might have been a bit of a scoundrel, but his talent was undeniable.
This time, Jiang Zhiyu did not remain silent. She hummed softly into the phone, indicating her agreement. Then, she hung up.
Seeing Jiang Zhiyu agree, Xie Ping, Zhang Ruoxue, and Li Qingqing simultaneously showed expressions of relief. If Jiang Zhiyu had continued to refuse, they really wouldn’t have known what to do.
Xie Ping quickly stepped forward and put an arm around Jiang Zhiyu’s shoulder. "Zhiyu, this is the right thing to do. No matter what, you should give each other a chance to explain."
Zhang Ruoxue also added gently, "That’s right. Even if you two really do break up, don’t let love turn to hate and flee the country. Just hear what Li Yuan has to say first."
Li Qingqing looked at Jiang Zhiyu with hopeful eyes and spoke her mind, "Zhiyu, including this one, Li Yuan has already written four songs for you. He’s really devoted to you."
"Thank you," Jiang Zhiyu said, her gaze calm. Even the small dimples on her cheeks seemed to fade from her placid expression.
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When Li Yuan heard Jiang Zhiyu agree, he also secretly breathed a sigh of relief. Just as he was about to say something else, he suddenly heard the dial tone of the disconnected call.
Li Yuan was stunned and then let out a low sigh. This was the first time since he had known Jiang Zhiyu that she had hung up on him. In their countless previous calls, it was always he who took the initiative to end the chat, while Jiang Zhiyu would reluctantly say, "Okay then, Xia Hua, goodbye!"
His mind a swirl of complex thoughts, Li Yuan returned to his bedroom, undressed, and quietly lay down on the bed.
Just then, Zhong Tingyue stirred. She reached out in a daze and wrapped her arm around his. A tear stain was still visible at the corner of her eye, and her brow was slightly furrowed. A small bubble formed on her tempting red lips as she mumbled in her sleep, "Senior... Don’t leave me! Please? I love you so much... A kiss... I want a kiss!"
Listening to Zhong Tingyue’s sleep-talking, Li Yuan leaned over and gently kissed her forehead.
Perhaps sensing something, an unconscious smile touched the corners of Zhong Tingyue’s mouth. Her furrowed brow relaxed, and she seemed to become suddenly much more at peace...
Li Yuan watched this scene, a complicated look flooding his eyes again. Zhong Tingyue’s words in her sleep were proof of her inner tension and insecurity. He was suddenly overcome with self-doubt.
Is what I’m doing really right? Just for the sake of possession, I’ve hurt these good girls. I always say, ’Never let a good girl down, and never waste a bad one.’ But my actions are the exact opposite. I haven’t touched a single ’bad girl.’ And yet, I’ve let down three good girls: Xia Zhijin, Zhong Tingyue, and Jiang Zhiyu... What kind of mess is this? It’s gotten to the point where I’m fighting an internal battle every day, constantly feeling self-reproach and guilt. If I had just dated a few bad girls, I wouldn’t need to worry about any of this?
Heh, I might as well date a few gold-digging bad girls. Go for the body, not the heart, and I wouldn’t feel so mentally exhausted. Wouldn’t it be better to just be a heartless playboy, a bridegroom every night, exploring all sorts of positions and experiencing everything I missed out on in my last life? What’s wrong with going to a club for a massage, paying for extra time, and listening to the tragic life stories of the poor girls there? Isn’t it more fun to be carefree at bars, on yachts, at concerts, and in high-end karaoke lounges?
Li Yuan kept berating his own soul, only to realize that perhaps, deep inside, he truly longed for that kind of pure affection. That was why he could never help but invest real feelings in these relationships, one after the other. It was the same with every girl—Xia Zhijin, Zhong Tingyue, and Jiang Zhiyu...
Even Bai Weixi, who hurt me so terribly in my past life... after I took her first blood, I couldn’t help but feel a lingering concern for her. Sometimes, I’d even find myself thinking of her involuntarily... Am I just a hypocrite, trying to maintain a virtuous facade? Perhaps that’s how other people see me.
That night, Li Yuan thought for a long time until the alcohol fully took effect, and he finally dozed off in a daze.