Yuan Shi’s gaze unconsciously fixed on Gu Ningyi’s handsome face, her red lips pressed tightly together, anxiously waiting for Gu Ningyi’s answer.
Gu Ningyi furrowed his brows, countless emotions flitting through his black eyes, his heart also in a bit of disarray.
His feelings for Dong Xin Yan had entangled him for a long time, and only now did he see his own heart clearly. But this feeling, which came so fiercely and suddenly, left him at a loss, with no time to think about his future with Dong Xin Yan or to sort out his feelings for Yalin.
So now, although he couldn’t answer with a yes, he also couldn’t say a no.
He once thought that his feelings for Yalin would never change; once he fell in love, it would be forever. So he promised Yalin he would love her for a lifetime, would be unwavering to her as she was to him.
But his feelings changed silently, beyond his control, irretrievably. Even more intense than the first time he felt his heart move. The most update n0vels are published on novᴇlfire.net
Though it wasn’t his intention, he still betrayed his promise to Yalin. So now, he didn’t wish to directly say that he wouldn’t marry, hoping not to embarrass Yalin.
Moreover, between him and Dong Xin Yan, it was all just one-sided on his part.
Gu Ningyi pondered for a long time before slowly opening his mouth, his voice somewhat heavy, "Mom, let’s talk about this later."
"Later? Later, and then sooner or later this issue will disappear. Don’t think you can evade me today!" Mrs. Gu said sternly.
Gu Ningyi looked at his mother’s tough stance, a hint of impatience creeping into his brows.
Though he had a deep affection for his mother, he was extremely opposed to her controlling nature. He was never someone who could be controlled by anyone.
Gu Ningyi’s gaze darkened, but he didn’t want to quarrel with his mother. So he suppressed his impatience, stood up, and said coldly, "Mom, I’ve got some matters to attend to at the company, so I won’t be joining you for dinner tonight. Enjoy your meal, I’m off."
After speaking, he nodded slightly at his mother and then crossed the room with his long strides, heading straight for the door.
Mrs. Gu was so upset by Gu Ningyi’s attitude that her face turned pale, and she gritted her teeth and shouted at his departing back, "Gu Ningyi, stop right there!"
Gu Ningyi pretended not to hear and continued to walk away in long strides.
Mrs. Gu’s breathing became rapid, her cheeks reddened, and her chest heaved violently, rendering her speechless. Yuan Shi quickly reached out to soothe her back, worried, "Auntie, are you alright?"
Mrs. Gu panted for a while, her breath gradually calming, but her face was still quite unsightly. She couldn’t help but complain to Yuan Shi, "Little Shi, what do you think Ning Yi is thinking? He and Yalin are so in love, and they’ve been dating for so many years. Isn’t marriage just a natural step? Why is he still unwilling to get married even now? Could it be...?"
Mrs. Gu suddenly thought of something, her eyes sharpening, and her voice lowered, "Little Shi, do you think there might be a problem with Ning Yi and Yalin’s relationship? You and Yalin are close friends who talk about everything. Did she say anything to you?"
A problem in their relationship? There was simply no relationship between them, so how could there be a problem?
Yuan Shi thought disdainfully, yet her face didn’t show any emotion.
All along, she had actually been waiting for this scene, waiting for Gu Ningyi to tire of Zhou Yalin and cancel the engagement with her. But today, she was more frightened than ever.
Because of the variable that was Dong Xin Yan.