Longing for You, Never to Part

Three years ago, when she was at her most wretched, she met him. She said she needed money, and he gave it to her. She said she needed a car, and he gave her one too. She said she also wanted a comfortable apartment, and he didn’t even blink. Curious, she asked, “Qiao Mutian, what is there that you can’t give me?” Without thinking, he answered, “My heart.” She laughed dismissively. “Good thing I don’t want it either.” ◆◇◆ He was the most generous benefactor. He gave her the most stable life and the most distant affection. She gave him her most genuine warmth and her most insincere concern. Not until he deliberately shattered their tranquil relationship, drawing her step by step into his world, did she suddenly realize that she had already fallen… But when the man she once depended on most warned her, “Someone like Qiao Mutian is out of your league!” And when all the taunts and pressure came crashing down on her, she hesitated, backed away, and tried to escape their twisted relationship… He simply stood there, watching her without giving anything away, his dark eyes unfathomable. “Sisi, this is nothing but a transaction between us. We’ve both gotten what we wanted, and we owe each other nothing. What are you afraid of?” ◆◇◆ But when a bet was placed before him, he said, “I won’t wager her… because I can’t afford to lose.” “Sisi, do you remember what I told you? I couldn’t give you my heart because I’d already given it away, the moment I first met you…” ◆◇◆ I haven’t yet simmered red beans into a lingering ache for you; I haven’t yet savored all the beautiful days and scenery. How can I let go now? [No advertisements, please.] Xue*Hua group: 123469523 (Entry password: the novel’s title or any main character’s name)