That’s right. At this stage, things are obviously beyond salvation. Unless time could rewind or a miracle happened.
Gu Huiyuan turned to her older sister. “What do you think we should do now?”
Although the Gu family seemed like a very large family, there weren’t actually that many people who could pitch in and help when something happened.
As the children hadn’t been raised together, they weren’t very close. Furthermore, the daughter had quite a few issues with her parents. It was perfectly normal for them not to be united now that something like this had happened.
“Huixin…”
“Don’t even think about it. Didn’t she make herself very clear the other day? She won’t be willing to help. Truth be told, this is our parents’ fault. Had they showered the four of them with the slightest bit more love and care back then, they wouldn’t have taken things that far. But alas, in the eyes of our parents, their son would always be the most important thing to them. They’ve spoiled him rotten. He knows nothing but to get into trouble.” Gu Huiyuan could understand where her older sisters came from. “And we have to prepare for the worst as well. If there’s even a chance that we can save Bei, we have to give it our all.”
This was what her oldest sister was thinking about as well. “Let’s pay mother a visit and discuss this with her.”
Gu Huiyuan nodded her head.
At ten that morning, Lin Xinyan was about to leave her house after recollecting herself when Qin Ya asked, “Are you going to pick up Uncle?”
Lin Xinyan nodded her head. “He just came here. He’s definitely unfamiliar with this new environment. That’s why I’m going to pick him up.”
“Why don’t I go instead? Tell me where you two agreed to meet and when the time comes, we can head there straight away.”
Lin Xinyan turned to look at her and asked again, “Have you really thought this through?”
Qin Ya nodded. “Yes.”
Not knowing what else to do, Lin Xinyan could only accede to her friend’s request. “Alright then. We agreed to meet at that tropical-themed restaurant near the office.”
“You don’t look good when you frown,” Qin Ya chuckled, “So stop frowning. I’ve thought through it and I need to take responsibility for what I’ve done. That’s why you don’t have to worry about me.”
Lin Xinyan pulled her friend into her arms. “As long as you think you’ll be happy with that.”
Truth be told, what she said made sense. If being with the person she loved was putting too much pressure on her, she might as well break up with him so that she could have greater peace of mind.
After Qin Ya had left, Lin Xinyan followed suit and went to pay Zong Jinghao a visit at the company in advance.
Zong Jinghao, however, was not in his office. Instead, he was in the reception room discussing some things with other people. Although there had been quite a commotion and the higher-ups were taking it very seriously, they still could not take the situation lightly. They had to gauge how things were going to turn out as they closely monitored the latest developments.
Lin Xinyan didn’t instruct his secretary to inform him that she had arrived. Instead, she went inside his office to wait for him.
On his way back after completing the discussion, he heard from his secretary that Lin Xinyan was here. Picking up the pace, he whizzed towards his office and pushed open the door. He was immediately greeted with the sight of Lin Xinyan sitting behind his desk and taking a look at the documents laid out on it.
She actually couldn’t understand many of the technical jargon in those documents. She was only reading them to pass the time as she was bored.
Hearing the door open, she raised her head and saw that it was him. “Are you done?” she asked.
Closing the door behind him, Zong Jinghao walked over to her and asked, “Hmm. Why didn’t you tell my secretary to inform me?”
“Weren’t you busy?” Lin Xinyan was about to stand up when Zong Jinghao placed one hand on her shoulder and stopped her from doing so. Lin Xinyan laughed, “Why aren’t you letting me stand? Is it because you want me to take your place?”
Zong Jinghao leaned against the side of the table not too far away from her. “Well, it was your to begin with, wasn’t it?”
During the Lunar New Year, Zong Qifeng entrusted her with the shares he had given the kids. Thus, she was now the biggest shareholder.
Lin Xinyan reached out and grabbed his tie. Pulling him over, she looked into his eyes as a faint smile played on her thin lips. “So you work for me now?” she teased.
Lowering his gaze to look at her fingers gripping his tie, a defeated look flashed across his face. “I’m all yours. From now on, you’ll sit here and I’ll be at your beck and call.”
Lin Xinyan laughed. Her smile, however, quickly slipped off her face. Yet, her hand refused to let go of his tie. Zong Jinghao bent forward cooperatively.
“Was Su Zhan the one who has been pestering you to ask Qin Ya to come out?” she asked melancholically.
Zong Jinghao reached out and tried to smoothen her frown. “What’s wrong? Was Qin Ya against it?”
Lin Xinyan shook her head. “No. Do you still remember when I asked you if you would still love me even if I couldn’t bear you any children?”
Zong Jinghao’s brows quivered as he suddenly understood everything. He had his suspicions back when Lin Xinyan had asked this question.
“The miscarriage caused by the explosion resulted in her being unable to conceive any more children. That’s why she wants to break up with Su Zhan. The reason she agreed to come today might be because she wants to clear the air with Su Zhan.”
“And truth be told, there’s nothing wrong with that.”
After clearing the air, both of them could finally close this chapter and re-embark on their search for a suitable partner.
And this wasn’t really a bad decision. After all, some things just couldn’t be undone. No matter how hard one tried to piece things back together, there would still always be some cracks and fissures.
These broken pieces were better off left alone.
Lin Xinyan lifted her gaze to look at him. “Should we have a talk with Su Zhan to prepare him mentally for what might happen?”
She was afraid that when the time came, Su Zhan wouldn’t be able to take it.
“You don’t have to care about that.” Zong Jinghao bent over lower and asked, “Are you going to keep pulling me by the tie like this?”
With a start, Lin Xinyan realized that she hadn’t released her grip on his tie the whole time. She had pulled his entire tie out of his suit. Hastily letting go, she adjusted his collar and tie. “It’s about time. Shall we head over now?”
“Hmm,” Zong Jinghao replied.
He wanted to reach first so that Lin Xinyan could have something to eat beforehand. He was afraid that she wouldn’t have an appetite later on.
“Let’s go.” Zong Jinghao said as he put one arm around her waist.
