I Want A Lifetime With You

Su Shaoqing glared at Fu Ling with a gaze so murderous he looked like a beast in the night. His hostility struck fear within Fu Ling.

The woman instinctively gulped and took a few steps back, pursing her lips at the thought of what had happened three years ago.

Su Shaoqing closed in on her and grabbed her hand. Unable to respond in time, Fu Ling felt a hint of warmth on her lips as a minty scent from the man engulfed her senses.

She wanted to push Su Shaoqing away, but it was impossible. The difference in their strength was too vast.

He kissed her eagerly – it was slightly overwhelming.

Fu Ling tried to break free, but Su Shaoqing held her by her wrist and pulled her into a tight embrace, placing one hand on her waist.

With his eyes closed, Su Shaoqing explored her lips with his. Fu Ling’s eyes flew open as she tried to push Su Shaoqing away, but the man had no intention of letting her have her way. In a brief moment where their lips separated, he lifted Fu Ling’s chin with his slender fingers to raise her head.

The two panted slightly, and Fu Ling staggered backward as her legs turned jelly-like. Fortunately, Su Shaoqing caught her right before she fell. Fu Ling felt her body go numb wherever Su Shaoqing touched her. Finally, she shoved him aside and leaned against the side of the couch, staring at him with a pair of misty yet stubborn eyes.

Then, she violently wiped her lips while her eyes flashed with contempt.

Su Shaoqing’s gaze darkened slightly when he saw the disdain in the woman’s eyes. Taking a deep breath, he composed himself and loosened his grip on her. “Sorry, Ling. I—”

“Remember this, Su Shaoqing. I’m not the Fu Ling you once knew. I’m no longer someone who will love you until I lose myself. I used to do whatever you asked, but that’s all in the past now. You were my entire world when I loved you, but now that I don’t feel that way for you anymore, you mean nothing to me. This is the first and last time ever. I hope you’ll remember what you said to me back then.”

With that, Fu Ling rushed upstairs, her heart pounding so hard that she couldn’t control her emotions at all.

She couldn’t believe that she still had feelings for this man even after three years. I was so determined to leave back then. I cut off all my feelings for him. What’s wrong with me now?

Fu Ling clutched her chest as she leaned against the door, looking ahead in a daze.

No. I can’t go on like this. I’ve learned my lesson back then. It doesn’t matter if he likes me; I’m not as brave as I once was to be near him anymore.

Su Shaoqing stood in the living room downstairs, his gaze darkening as he touched his own lips long after Fu Ling had left.

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somewhere as agreed upon and quickly spotted the Shi

Shen Shixiu. “You made it, Master Shixiu! Master Yunsheng is waiting

nodded and handed a gift box to Mr. Yang before walking into

to be brewing some tea there. Next to him was a cage containing a crested myna. “Master Shixiu is here,” the bird called out, mimicking

him confidently. Still, that didn’t distract him from brewing his tea. The old

greeted Shi Yunsheng respectfully and sat across him before

Yunsheng waved a hand, his gaze falling on Shen Shixiu. After a long while, the elderly man smiled faintly. “I thought you’d never

light chuckle anyway. “How could I not?

Granddad instead. That way, you wouldn’t be considered senior to Nuan.” Shi Yunsheng put down his teacup and sighed. “How long have you been

been a while since I last saw you.

served Shi Yunsheng more tea. “I didn’t come back for a while because things were busy in the capital, but

marriage so easily.” He couldn’t help but shake his head as he stared at Shen Shixiu. “What on earth is going on with that child

any threat to Nuan.” A contented smile appeared on Shen

with Fu Chengyan. “You’re right,” he replied while receiving the tea Shen Shixiu served him. “Yan is quite reliable,

paused. “But the Fu

“You should believe in Nuan, Granddad. She’ll

Yunsheng pondered as he looked at the man before him.

his head as he cut Shi Yunsheng off. “Don’t

not?” Shi Yunsheng frowned. “You know how Nuan has always depended on you ever since she was young. She’s even nicer to you than she is to me. She… She

Nuan’s origins…

that up. Nuan is my granddaughter. This is a fact no one can ever change,” Shi Yunsheng declared sternly. Hearing that, Shen Shixiu lowered his gaze slightly before nodding. “I’ll do my best, but I’m sure you know

talk about it when she finds out.” Shi Yunsheng clearly didn’t want to dwell on

days.” While speaking, Shen Shixiu noticed Mr. Yang enter.

Shi Yunsheng took the phone from Mr. Yang. “Hello?

sounded cheery – it was clear that she

delighted too. “It’s this late already, Nuan! What can I do for you?” As he glanced at Shen Shixiu, the latter nodded and headed into the