A Chan – CH 111

Chapter 111: Love in a Jar (3)

Li Weiyi wanted to say that it was Zhang’s money, but she understood that with this man’s wolfish ambition and moral bottom line, saying anything would be meaningless.

So she remained silent for a while, then asked, “Liu Ying is your…”

“My own sister.” Xu Yi scrutinized her face. “However, if you don’t like her, you don’t have to see her anymore. She’s abroad and doesn’t plan to come back.”

Li Weiyi looked down at the table, her fingers intertwined and fidgeting haphazardly. Xu Yi watched her small movements.

Li Weiyi’s face slowly turned red, and she said, “Xu Yi, you know I’m a practical person, very realistic, and can’t stand being wronged. If you really won’t let me go, what can I do besides accept my fate and obey? Life goes on; am I supposed to be a chaste and virtuous woman and smash my head against a wall to prove my loyalty? I can’t bear that pain and suffering.”

Xu Yi remained silent, his gaze unreadable.

Li Weiyi continued, “I admit I had feelings for you in my past life. We were together for almost a year, spending every day together. You were very good to me, and we were very happy. But later… I had no choice in the matter, and I actually suffered for a long time, shedding many tears for you. Now, since you want to pick up this relationship again, you need to show sincerity. Otherwise, why should I willingly be with you? Because you feel comfortable keeping me locked up?”

Xu Yi laughed, stood up, bent over, placed one hand on the table, and pinched her chin with the other, sighing as he asked, “What kind of sincerity would my beloved appreciate?”

Li Weiyi sat upright, suppressing the urge to escape his grasp, and said, “First, you have to promise that you won’t force me to do anything.”

Xu Yi smiled faintly. “When have I ever forced you? Never before, and never again. I want a lover, not an enemy.”

Li Weiyi felt slightly calmer and continued, “Secondly…secondly…could you please not lock me up here like a prisoner? It feels like you have no respect for me at all. Besides, there isn’t even a window here; it’s stuffy and suffocating. I’ll be scared alone; I really can’t stand it.”

She raised her dark, limpid eyes and looked at him.

Xu Yi released her chin, lowered his head, and chuckled to himself as he placed his arms on the table. “You’re quite the charmer, aren’t you? Trying to sweet-talk me already? To be honest, I’m actually enjoying it.”

Li Weiyi stiffened slightly, then he continued, “But you’re too hasty. I’ve pursued you relentlessly for eight years, and you haven’t even glanced at me. Now that you know what I’ve done, you’re starting to consider being with me? I’m not that blinded by lust. Stop daydreaming; I can’t let you out anytime soon. Don’t be afraid; it’s safe here. I’ll sleep outside. Of course, if you wish, I can stay with you.”

Li Weiyi turned away blankly. “Go.”

Xu Yi was amused by her words and said, “I’ll come see you again tomorrow morning.” He actually got up and left the room.

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Zhang Jingchan waited for about half an hour before Ding Chenmo returned, a smile in his eyes: “My brother agreed; it’ll be a special case, but whether it works out or not is none of the police’s business. He knows nothing about it from beginning to end.”

Zhang Jingchan: “How so?”

“He’ll send a policewoman over to help you find someone these next couple of days.”

“A policewoman?” Zhang Jingchan frowned, instantly thinking of the female administrative officers in the police force. That Xiangcheng criminal investigation team leader, Ding Xiongwei, was probably just making excuses.

Ding Chenmo, however, stared intently at him: “Don’t underestimate her; that policewoman is worth ten of them.”