novelraw Chapter 800 817: Love Stolen by the Sword
Chapter 800 817: Love Stolen by the Sword
Jiang Shan looked at the photo in his hand, his eyes filled with darkness, muttering to himself, "It's over, completely over!"An Qi'Er was usually a bit cold towards Jiang Shan, but it seemed she had truly invested some real feelings. As she left the café, tears were already welling in her eyes. She painfully got into Lin Mu's car, closed the door, and away from the public's view, An Qi'Er couldn't hold back any longer and broke down crying!
Lin Mu sat in the car with a deep sense of guilt, but these were harsh realities that An Qi'Er had to accept. Jiang Shan cheating on her was already unfair, and if she found out later when her feelings were even deeper, it would be even more heartbreaking!
Sigh, a short pain is better than a long pain. Maybe it's better for An Qi'Er to break free earlier!
"An Qi'Er, a man like Jiang Shan isn't worth your tears!" Lin Mu consoled her from the side.
Lin Mu's words didn't help much; as soon as he tried to comfort her, An Qi'Er collapsed into his arms and cried out loud!
At that moment, An Qi'Er revealed her true self without any pretense. Lin Mu held the sobbing An Qi'Er in his arms and said nothing, gently stroking her hair. Lin Mu could feel the front of his shirt getting soaked with her tears.
After crying for a while, An Qi'Er's sobs slowly quieted down, turning into soft whimpers. She lay quietly in Lin Mu's arms, feeling warm, peaceful, and safe for the first time in a man's embrace.
Although An Qi'Er and Jiang Shan were in a relationship, she had never laid in Jiang Shan's arms like this. To others, she appeared as an independent woman relying on no one, constantly reminding herself that in this world, she could only rely on herself.
But while leaning against Lin Mu, she seemed to question her past beliefs—realizing that a man's embrace could be so warm, making her want to curl up like a kitten, craving the comfort of Lin Mu's arms.
After a while, An Qi'Er realized that she actually wasn't that familiar with Lin Mu, yet somehow she felt intimately acquainted with him, as if there were no barriers between them.
An Qi'Er had never opened up like this in front of anyone else, not even her best friends. But Lin Mu had seen her like this, was it fate?
Seeing An Qi'Er had stopped crying, Lin Mu's heart settled. Holding a girl sobbing in his arms had him feeling conflicted. An Qi'Er sat up, wiped her tears, "I'm sorry, Lin Mu, for embarrassing myself in front of you!"
"Ah, we're so familiar now, can you drop the 'Mr.' from my name? I feel weird about it. Just call me Lin Mu, or Brother Lin!" Lin Mu said.
"Okay, I'll call you Brother Lin then, hehe!" An Qi'Er forced a smile.
"Hey, you look better when you smile. A man like Jiang Shan doesn't deserve you; only someone like me could match you!"
"…" An Qi'Er sighed helplessly, seemingly growing accustomed to Lin Mu's brazen yet endearing personality, and even began joking with him, "Then tell me, how are you a match for me?"
"If I did that, I wouldn't do it secretly—I would do it openly!" Lin Mu said boldly.
"…" An Qi'Er felt slightly exasperated. The normal response would be, "Don't worry, I'd never do such a thing. I would only ever be devoted to you, not looking at other women!"
But Lin Mu was an odd one; saying and doing things uniquely. Sometimes, the more peculiar a man, the more he incites a woman's curiosity. An Qi'Er had an urge to understand this extraordinary man better!
"Hehe, your answer is really amusing! Aren't men supposed to pledge loyalty to women?" An Qi'Er asked curiously.
"Pfft, that's what hypocritical men do. I think, for you women, all you need is a man who truly loves you and is willing to give selflessly. Even if that man has other women, as long as he has a true heart for you, it's better than fake ones who pretend one way in front of you and differently behind your back." Lin Mu explained with a unique perspective.
An Qi'Er thought about it. As bizarre as Lin Mu's view was, it made a bit of sense. What man isn't fickle? What man can resist this world's temptations? Instead of fooling oneself, it's better to gain a man's true heart, as long as he holds a place for you. Thus, foolish women hold on to a man's body, while wise ones capture his heart!
"Hehe, it's the first time I've heard it put that way. You're different from other men, it's interesting!" An Qi'Er laughed.
"You don't understand me yet. Once you do, you'll find many ways I'm different from other men!"
"Is that so? Then I really do want to understand you more!"
"Of course, where do you want to go next? As long as you don't go home." Lin Mu asked with a smile.
"I'm feeling down and frustrated today. I want to drink!" An Qi'Er said.
"Drinking? Not a bad idea, let's go. I know a great place for a drink!" Lin Mu responded, starting the car and driving off. After weaving through the streets for about ten minutes, Lin Mu stopped in front of a bar!
This bar was very reputable, where guests simply drank and chatted. Although romantic, there were no unseemly escorts, making it an ideal spot for couples!
After getting out of the car, Lin Mu and An Qi'Er walked into the bar. Inside, the environment was elegant and the atmosphere tranquil. Couples sat across from each other, chatting and sipping wine. Lin Mu and An Qi'Er took a seat in a corner, ordering two glasses of deep red wine from a waiter!
The wine could relieve stress and soothe emotions, so before long Lin Mu noticed that An Qi'Er's mood had eased significantly. Of course, it wasn't entirely practical for her spirits to lift immediately!
The wine arrived, and it seemed An Qi'Er intended to drown her sorrows. Lin Mu didn't dissuade her. In the aftermath of a breakup, drinking can numb you, helping distract from the sadness. Passing out for a night, waking to another beautiful day!