Chapter 312: Yan Luoxi: Don’t tell me! That jerk likes me too?!!

Chapter 312: Chapter 312: Yan Luoxi: Don’t tell me! That jerk likes me too?!!

"Huh?"

Yan Luoxi was taken aback for a moment, then she quickly shook her head. "N-no, not at all. The question just popped into my head, so I was curious and decided to ask."

Seeing Yan Luoxi’s flustered and insincere expression, Gu Yizhou had a pretty good idea why she was asking about this.

However!

’Oh, Yan Luoxi, Yan Luoxi!’

’Since you’re not going to say it, I’m in no rush either.’

That’s right!

Gu Yizhou was already 80% certain that Yan Luoxi liked him.

But he wasn’t in a hurry. Although he also had a good impression of Yan Luoxi, he felt they didn’t know each other well enough yet.

But!

If Yan Luoxi took the initiative to say she liked him, he probably wouldn’t turn her down.

After all, after so many years, it really wasn’t easy to meet a girl he had feelings for.

That was true in his past life, and it was true in this one.

Although he wanted to live a quiet, ordinary life in this world, he definitely still planned on getting married.

Besides!

If he didn’t get married, his mother, Chen Dongmei, would be the first to object!

So, just as Gu Yizhou had said before, he would one day start his own family, have his own kids, get a dog, and live a simple, peaceful life where they didn’t have to worry about food or drink.

Gu Yizhou thought about it; being with Yan Luoxi would be pretty nice, actually.

As for the fact that Yan Luoxi was the president of a hundred-billion-dollar corporation and that their statuses were worlds apart, that wasn’t an issue in Gu Yizhou’s eyes.

Having been reborn, he had long since come to terms with such things.

If he wanted to make money, if he wanted to rise to the top, he had countless ways to do it.

To say nothing of anything else, with the knowledge and experience from his past life alone, whatever he did would put him on a whole different level.

And that was without even mentioning the System he had on his side!

The two chatted for a while longer.

Soon, they had more or less finished their fish noodle soup.

Gu Yizhou put down his chopsticks, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and said, "President Yan, I’ll go pay the bill. Please wait a moment."

"Okay."

Yan Luoxi nodded.

Gu Yizhou got up and walked to the cashier.

He returned a moment later with the receipt.

The two of them walked out of the Wugu Fish Noodle Soup shop together.

After getting in the car, Gu Yizhou started the engine and asked, "President Yan, should we head straight back to the company now?"

Hearing this, Yan Luoxi shook her head slightly. "It’s still early. Is there a park nearby? I’d like to go for a walk."

She didn’t want to go back so soon.

If they went back to the company, she would have to part with this damn man.

"Er..."

Gu Yizhou was stunned for a second when he heard that.

He glanced at Yan Luoxi, then said, "There’s a park near the company. The environment there is pretty nice. Would you like to go, President Yan?"

"Yes."

Yan Luoxi nodded without the slightest hesitation.

’It doesn’t matter where we go.’

’As long as I can be with this damn man, it’s fine.’

"Alright, let’s head over there then."

Gu Yizhou nodded and started the car.

Neither of them spoke along the way.

Yan Luoxi sat in the passenger seat, gazing at the receding scenery outside the window, lost in thought.

Gu Yizhou didn’t disturb her. As he drove, he was silently calculating in his mind how many days were left until he had to sell off his short position on Button Wine Company.

What he didn’t know was that Yan Luoxi’s mind was completely occupied with how to tell him she liked him.

Yan Luoxi knew very well in her heart that her feelings for Gu Yizhou were growing deeper and deeper.

But!

She also knew that now wasn’t a good time to confess.

Besides, she wasn’t sure if Gu Yizhou even liked her back.

That was the main point!

’What if he rejects me?’

’How could I face Gu Yizhou after that?’

So, she decided to wait a little longer.

When the right opportunity came, she would take the initiative and confess to Gu Yizhou!

...

「A dozen or so minutes later.」

By the river in the park, the weeping willows had long since turned yellow. A gentle breeze swept by, causing their long branches to lightly skim the water’s surface, creating faint ripples.

Gu Yizhou and Yan Luoxi walked side by side on the small, pebbled path along the bank.

Yan Luoxi would occasionally kick at the small, scattered pebbles on the path. This carefree, leisurely action didn’t detract from her elegance, but instead made her seem somewhat playful and cute.

The two walked a bit further before Yan Luoxi said, "I’m a little tired. Let’s find a place to sit for a bit."

"Okay."

Gu Yizhou nodded, then led Yan Luoxi to a bench and they sat down.

They sat side by side. Gu Yizhou looked at Yan Luoxi’s side profile and felt a sense of peace and delight.

Yan Luoxi, however, had her head lowered, lost in thought.

After a while, just as Gu Yizhou was gazing at her, Yan Luoxi suddenly spoke up, "What do you think is the most important thing in a person’s life?"

"Hm?"

Gu Yizhou was taken aback. ’Why is Yan Luoxi acting so strange today?’

However, Gu Yizhou thought for a moment before replying, "I think the most important thing in life is to find what you truly want, to live the life you want to live, and at the same time, to learn to cherish the people and things around you."

"To find what you truly want, to live the life you want to live..."

Yan Luoxi repeated the words under her breath before falling silent.

Gu Yizhou turned to look at her and instantly understood.

’Of course!’

’As the female president and heir to a hundred-billion-dollar corporation, being in her position means that most of the time, she can’t follow her own wishes!’

’How could Yan Luoxi possibly get what she truly wants, or live the life she wants to live...?’

’At her age, she must be quite tired sometimes.’

Gu Yizhou shook his head, then asked, "President Yan, have you ever thought about what you want your future life to be like?"

Yan Luoxi froze for a moment at Gu Yizhou’s words.

She lifted her head and glanced at Gu Yizhou.

Their eyes met.

Looking at the damn man’s handsome face, Yan Luoxi’s heart couldn’t help but speed up.

Her gaze was a little evasive; she didn’t quite dare to look at Gu Yizhou.

’Could it be!?’

’Does the damn man like me too?’

The moment this thought appeared, Yan Luoxi couldn’t help but feel a thrill of excitement.

’If it’s really like I think it is, should I be a little more proactive?’

’Confess directly?’

’No!’

Yan Luoxi thought about it, then chickened out again.

’It’s better to play it safe,’ she thought.

"I haven’t thought about it."

Yan Luoxi shook her head and said softly, "But... that life you mentioned before, finding someone you like, starting a happy family with them, having a cute child, and living out your days in peace... I really long for a life like that."

After speaking, she lifted her head to glance at Gu Yizhou before quickly lowering it again.

This time, Gu Yizhou saw it clearly: the tips of Yan Luoxi’s ears were already red.

At this point, if Gu Yizhou still couldn’t be sure that Yan Luoxi liked him, he might as well go drown himself in his own piss!

’Looks like it’s my turn to give some kind of response.’

’After all, I can’t just let the girl make all the moves...’

Gu Yizhou thought to himself.

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