Rekindled Hearts: The Tycoon's Reluctant Love-Chapter 219 - 218: She appeared before him when he was down
Chapter 219: Chapter 218: She appeared before him when he was down
Gu Siting’s stern jawline was taut, his fingertips holding the cigarette turned white, his entire person shrouded by dark clouds, the aura around him oppressive and gloomy.
She wasn’t going to come over, was she?
He exhaled a puff of pale smoke, his black eyes looking at the mountain range that undulated nearby. The night had completely fallen, and under the ink-colored sky, not a single star was to be seen, cold and vast.
Another hour passed.
It was almost eight o’clock.
Ming Yao still hadn’t come over.
The blood in Gu Siting’s body grew colder bit by bit.
He should have expected this, she would rather die than stay by his side, so how could she be moved by a few words from him to come over?
Her heart must still be filled with her Senior Brother, right?
With her personality, she wouldn’t easily have feelings for someone, it was his wishful thinking!
He suddenly regretted telling her about his past.
He would rather be resented and hated by her, at least then, she would still remain by his side!
Gu Siting’s large palm, holding the cigarette, touched his forehead.
His temple throbbed as if pierced by needles, a severe pain.
Actually, he had long understood that with her willful and free-spirited nature, if he couldn’t help her sleep, she would have long since stopped staying by his side!
Where would she tolerate his bad temper now and then?
Gu Siting’s thin lips curled into a mocking smile.
Although he had already anticipated that she wouldn’t come, he still didn’t immediately get up to leave.
The cigarette between his fingers had a very long ash, about to fall onto the back of his hand, but he was completely unaware, his brows deeply furrowed, lost in a daze of thoughts.
He hadn’t noticed a slender figure slowly approaching from the darkness.
The woman wore a black, waisted windbreaker, her raven black hair draped over her shoulders, her hands tucked into the coat pockets, stepping through the darkness toward him.
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After asking the auntie, she learned he was in the rest area outside the cafeteria and walked towards him.
From afar, she saw the figure leaning against the wall.
She couldn’t see what he looked like now, but his outstanding height allowed her to recognize him at a glance, that person was him.
She slowly approached him.
A few steps away, she saw his stern and sharp silhouette clearly.
His eyes were cast down, heavy with thoughts.
Ming Yao stopped her steps, not advancing any further or calling out to him, simply gazing straight at him.
Under the cold moonlight, his sharply angular silhouette carried an air of unresolvable melancholy.
Was it because of her?
Watching the cigarette between his fingers build up a long layer of ash, about to fall and burn his hand, Ming Yao quickly walked over, plucked the cigarette from his hand.
Flicking the ash, she took a puff from the cigarette he had smoked, exhaling a mouthful of smoke towards him.
Her small face under the cloud of smoke, aloof, bewitching, fascinating.
Gu Siting came to his senses from his reverie.
Looking at the enchanting woman before him, his pupils shrank intensely.
“You…”
Were his eyes deceiving him?
Otherwise, how could he see the woman he thought would not come?
Ming Yao pinched out the cigarette butt between her fingers, tossed it into the trash can, then lifted her beautiful eyes to meet his.
She extended her slender, fair little hand, “Hello, Mr. Gu, I am Ming Yao. It’s a pleasure to meet you. Please give me your guidance in the days to come!”
This time, free from any deceit or exploitation, she got to know him anew as herself.
Gu Siting instantly grasped the meaning behind Ming Yao’s words. His dark eyes fixated on her for a few seconds before he lifted his lean and strong hand to firmly clasp hers.
“Thank you for giving me a chance, Mrs. Gu.”
Their gazes intertwined under the moonlight.
Both of them lifted the corners of their lips, smiling.
A scorching heat surged through Gu Siting’s chest as if something had filled him to the brim, sending his blood boiling.
His hand holding her little one tightened its grip, then forcefully pulled her into his embrace.
Ming Yao’s delicate nose collided with his firm chest, eliciting a pained whimper from her.
Before she could say anything, the man spun her around and held her tight.
Her slender back pressed against the wall behind her, and his chest closed in, fitting tightly together with hers.
He lowered his head, his handsome face drawing nearer to hers.
The crisp scent of the man, tinged with a faint smell of tobacco, invaded her respiratory system.
Ming Yao didn’t push him away. A captivating smile flickered in her beautiful eyes, “I can’t promise I won’t fall for you, but I will try to let go of the past, make an effort to understand you, and integrate into your life.”
With that sentence, his heart felt like it was dipped in honey.
Regardless of the final outcome, her willingness to try indicated that her once tightly shut heart was gradually opening for him.
It was a good beginning.
Seeing the man silent, only curving his lips in a shallow smile, Ming Yao pouted and shot him a reproachful glance, “Of course, if I take this seriously, I will start to care about many things. In matters of the heart, I never allow myself to suffer.”
As she spoke, her charming and radiant face leaned closer to his, their noses touching. She was even better at flirting than him, “You see, once I get serious, I get quite jealous. If you’re disloyal to me, or if you flirt with another woman, I might feel so upset that I could drug you, making your life a living hell!”
Gu Siting, “…”
Seeing the man silent, his jawline tensed, Ming Yao raised her brows in challenge, “Scared? If you’re having second thoughts, it’s still not too late to back out—mmph!”
Her unfinished words were forcibly sealed by his dominating kiss.
It had been a while since they last had such intimate contact, and caught off guard by his kiss, Ming Yao’s long eyelashes fluttered.
Her hands pressed against his chest, uncertain whether to push him away or to yield—
One of his large hands tightly wrapped around her slender waist, the other cupping the back of her head, his unique scent engulfing her breath and taste buds.
Time seemed to freeze in that moment!
Jing Hang and Xia Yiwan followed Ming Yao to the Hope Primary School, still somewhat worried that the couple might stir up trouble again.
But upon seeing the scene of their embrace and kiss under the moonlight, both couldn’t help but sigh.
This was truly a case of a couple quarreling at the head of the bed and reconciling at the foot!
Just a moment ago, they were at odds, almost like total strangers; the next instant, they were passionately fiery and tenderly entwined.
“Turns out we are the fools!” Jing Hang touched his nose, turned around, and silently walked away.
Xia Yiwan smiled like a simpleton, overwhelmed with affection for the couple’s display of love.
She took out her phone and captured the beautiful moonlit scene, saving the moment forever.
…
Ming Family.
Ming Wan finally made Ming Guoan inquire about the real reason Old Madam Gu forced Gu Siting to marry Ming Yao from Old Madam Ming.
Lately, Ming Guoan had been showing filial piety in front of Old Madam Ming, also promising that he would treat Ming Yao well in the future.
The relationship between mother and son had eased significantly, and they drank quite a bit during dinner that night.
Old Madam Ming had a little too much to drink, and when Ming Guoan asked about the reason Old Madam Gu insisted on Ming Yao marrying into the Gu Family, Old Madam Ming told the truth.
