The Big Boss & His Dainty Wife

Even though she doesn’t love him, hearing her say this still moved him deeply.

Regardless, at least she didn’t have any regrets.

Just this one point made her better than him. In the world of love, she has always been better than him.

It was true in the past, and it’s still true now…

A myriad of emotions surged in Dongfang Yu’s heart.

Gathering courage he didn’t know he possessed, he held her hand and said, “Hai Xiaotang, I love you, and I wish you happiness even more. But the person who’s brought misfortune to you, has always been me. So today, we will not get married!”

Hai Xiaotang was stunned, she didn’t quite understand what he was saying.

Dongfang Yu stared at her, his voice low and solemn, “This doesn’t mean I’m giving up on you, I just want to give you a chance to choose freely! You don’t have to choose to marry me in order to save Grandpa. You don’t need to sacrifice yourself for anything, I won’t force you, I respect any decision you make. So I’ll give you a few days to think about it. This weekend is your 20th birthday, and I’ll be waiting for you all day at the top floor of the Century Hotel. If you come, we’ll start anew together! If you don’t, I respect your decision…”

After finishing his speech, Dongfang Yu left.

Hai Xiaotang sat there alone, lost and stunned for a long time.

She didn’t expect Dongfang Yu to make such a decision.

He didn’t pursue the hatred between their two families anymore. Not only did he save her grandfather, but he also didn’t force her to marry him and let her choose freely.

Even if she didn’t choose him, he wouldn’t demand anything anymore.

He’s stepped back until there are no more lines to cross…

Hai Xiaotang suddenly felt a complexity of emotions.

Dongfang Yu, why must you do this?

Why, when I have given up everything, you bestowed me freedom to choose…

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Hai Xiaotang didn’t return to school. Instead, she went to the hospital to visit her grandfather.

She didn’t feel like doing anything right now and just came here.

However, the words Dongfang Yu had said earlier kept echoing in her mind…

Hai Xiaotang felt a bit self-deprecating.

She thought she had seen through this mundane world, and indeed she had. Yet, in the end, could she still not resist the temptation of this reality?

Dongfang Yu, you shouldn’t have backed off.

If you hadn’t, I could have persisted on my own. But your retreat has left me in a difficult position…

While Hai Xiaotang was lost in her thoughts, she didn’t notice a woman walking towards her.

The woman wore sunglasses, and she looked surprised when she saw Hai Xiaotang.

However, Hai Xiaotang paid her no heed and walked straight past her.

When Hai Xiaotang arrived at Hai Zhiyuan’s room, she pushed the door open to see him standing by the window, dressed and up, looking a bit solemn, seemingly lost in thought.

“Grandpa…” Hai Xiaotang called out to him.

Turning around, Hai Zhiyuan broke into a smile when he saw her, “Xiaotang, how come you’re here? Aren’t you supposed to be in class?”

Hai Xiaotang walked over to him, smiling and saying, “Grandpa, I wanted to come see you.”

Hai Zhiyuan chuckled, “You can always come see Grandpa, but don’t let it hold up your studies.”

“I didn’t feel like going to class today.” Hai Xiaotang said defiantly.

Hai Zhiyuan didn’t blame her at all, but nodded along to her wishes, “Alright, skip class today and take a good rest. You must be tired from studying. You’ve lost a lot of weight recently.”

Hearing her grandpa’s caring words warmed Hai Xiaotang’s heart.

“Grandpa, I’m not tired at all. How about you? Are you feeling better?” Hai Xiaotang asked with concern.