Chapter 105 Being Hurt by Love

t together, Yan Luoxi would always remain a significant part of his life that no one could replace.Liyuan did not understand why he had been so foolish before and thought he could leave Yan Luoxi afte...Chapter 105: Wounded by Love

Yan Luoxi really wanted to vent her frustration at Shao Junhe, but his always considerate and selfless nature made her feel rude if she were to lose her temper.

Under the bustling efforts of Xue Liping and Shao Junhe, several delicious dishes were laid out on the table. Over dinner, Xue Liping praised Shao Junhe endlessly, saying he was considerate and cooperative with her.

Shao Junhe took out a bottle of 1982 vintage red wine from the cabinet and asked Xue Liping if she wanted to drink some.

"Okay, Hazi. Today when Auntie saw Luoxi and you, Auntie was very happy. You should have a little drink with Auntie," Xue Liping laughed generously.

Yan Luoxi could not stop them nor find a reason to do so; she could only watch helplessly as Shao Junhe poured the wine for both of them, then they enjoyed their meal together happily.

After two glasses of wine, Xue Liping was even more cheerful, her eyes sparkling with joy. She became increasingly affectionate towards Shao Junhe and said, "Hazi, Auntie is really too happy tonight. You should drink until your heart's content. After drinking, don't drive home; just stay here."

Yan Luoxi held her chopsticks tightly, her eyes flickering between her mother and Shao Junhe.

Shao Junhe’s face was flushed red as if he were a bit drunk. He didn’t look over at Yan Luoxi but readily agreed to Xue Liping’s suggestion, "Alright Auntie, it's rare that we get along so well today; let's drink until our hearts' content."

Yan Luoxi was momentarily bewildered. What was going on here Whose house was this anyway How could they just say and do whatever they wanted

But no matter what she felt at the moment, Shao Junhe was ultimately not successfully expelled and remained in the villa.

Liyuan returned from Haikou much calmer and more silent than before.

Life is neither a utopia nor an ivory tower; people have to bow down to harsh reality, even crawl under the feet of fate. Even if he was a favored son, Liyuan was no exception.

Liyi noticed that Liyuan seemed much calmer after this return, as though he could accept his destiny somewhat now. He felt slightly relieved; nobody can avoid bumps on the road. If Liyuan was too capricious and suffered some setbacks, it was normal. He believed that his younger brother would eventually grow through pain and develop resilience.

To prevent Liyuan from idly pondering over useless matters, Liyi arranged for him to work at the headquarters without sending him out of town again.

After so many things happened, Liyi wanted to see his brother more often to avoid worrying about him. Besides, there was a share of the company under Liyuan's name; he had grown up and matured enough to be involved in the company.

Liyuan was somewhat surprised when he heard that his elder brother appointed him as deputy chairman but didn't say anything and began his career as such.

At work, Liyuan appeared to have no problems whatsoever. He handled official matters with agility, decisiveness, propriety, wisdom, and a clear gaze like a sword; his handsome face was captivatingly charming when he smiled, even making the heart of a fifty-plus year old female後勤部長 beat faster.

His transformation seemed to happen overnight. After work, Liyuan became extraordinarily quiet, refusing social engagements, gambling, racing cars or going to nightclubs... It was as if he had closed all doors leading outside and refused to communicate with anyone.

Liyuan would head home the moment he got off work every day, and nobody was allowed in his house. No one knew what he did while staying at home all day.

Li Yi discovered Li An in this state, and amidst his busy schedule, he made time a few times to call Li An out for meals, but each invitation was met with a mild refusal by Li An.

Seeing his younger brother like this naturally caused him great concern; he couldn't just stand idly by while Yan Luoxi weighed heavily on Li An's heart, leaving an indelible shadow that made his usually invincible and fearless brother fall into a profound depression.

To address this, Li Yi specially called Ming Zixing to invite him over. He knew that Ming Zixing had unique methods of dealing with Li An’s stubbornness and hoped he could coax Li An out of his shell.

Upon hearing about Li An's situation, Ming Zixing was also quite anxious and arrived swiftly by the afternoon flight, arriving at Li Yi's company just when it was time for Li An to leave work.

He fanned himself with his hand, panting heavily: "Li An, you've got to take me out for a cold beer tonight. It’s so hot in the south during summer..."

Li An stood up expressionlessly from his seat, picking up the car keys on the table and said indifferently, "If you want to drink, find somewhere else. When I buy drinks tomorrow, my secretary will take care of it."

"Hey, don't just run off like that! I came over to have a drink with you, not for your secretary to pay." Ming Zixing saw Li An about to leave and was slightly anxious; he grabbed his arm. Li An's eyebrows couldn’t help but twitch lightly.

"Take your hand away," said Li An coldly as he shook off Ming Zixing’s grip.

Ming Zixing looked at his own hand, suddenly exclaiming with surprise: "Li An, it's so hot today—why are you wearing long-sleeved shirts Why don't you wear short sleeves"

Usually, Li An was meticulous about his attire and loved to show off; every year before summer arrived, he would switch to short-sleeved shirts or t-shirts. Even if he wore a long-sleeve shirt, it would be rolled up casually in an elegant manner.

But by this time of year, the weather is scorching hot; how come he's still wearing long-sleeved shirts

"I'm willing—does it concern you" Li An’s face flushed slightly, clearly annoyed. He pushed Ming Zixi away and quickly left the office.

"Hey, your stubbornness is killing me…" Ming Zixi ran down the stairs after him, only to see Li An's back disappearing from sight. By the time he caught up, Li An had already nimbly entered a car that sped off in the blink of an eye.

"This kid seems to be having quite a tough time," Ming Zixi thoughtfully watched as Li An’s car disappeared into the distance, feeling rather disheartened.

When Li An returned home, he first changed out of his shirt and looked down at where Ming Zixi had grabbed him. There was a new wound from last night that bled again when touched by Ming Zixi.

He briefly tended to the injury before holding a glass of wine while leaning against the window, gazing somewhat absentmindedly at the towering buildings in the distance.

In recent days, he didn't want to go out and play; it seemed as if he had grown tired of all noisy places, like how he was tired of the perpetually comfortable office temperature and endless work on hand. He also grew weary of the bustling view outside his window, more so of himself, and even life.

Never before did Li An feel that living was such a painful thing; in the past, he despised those who committed suicide since they had the courage to die but lacked the courage to live.

Today he realized that living could be harder than dying.ere heiresses from old family friends, relatives' cherished daughters, or models and stars, he wouldn’t spare them a glance, his eyes only fixed on Ni Xuanyi.The moment the ceremony ended upstairs, Ni...