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Chapter 1220: Chapter 466: Three Together? (Part 2)

The atmosphere between the two gradually became softer, occasionally clinking their glasses lightly.

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The lighting was soft, and the music was soothing.

The time for the reception dinner wasn’t long, since the press conference was scheduled for the next morning, no one drank too much.

The banquet hall was gradually emptying, leaving only a few scattered groups of guests engaged in quiet conversation.

After seeing off a few important guests, Liu Qingning returned to the lounge area.

Looking at Wen Ruan, who was gazing at the night view, she suddenly asked, “Wen Ruan, what do you think of Tang Song as a person?”

Wen Ruan turned around, pondered for a moment, and a happy smile appeared at the corner of her mouth, “To me, he’s almost a perfect person, handsome, smart, self-disciplined, gentle, reliable…”

She rattled off over a dozen virtues, her eyes sparkling brightly.

Liu Qingning’s voice was slightly dry, “Do you love him very much?”

“Of course, that’s beyond doubt!”

“What if he goes bankrupt and becomes penniless?”

Wen Ruan looked straight into her eyes, somewhat moved, “I know what you’re worried about, but I can assure you, I would still love him. In fact, when I fell in love with him, I didn’t know he had so much money.”

Liu Qingning bit her lip, seriously asked, “Then why can you accept that he has someone else in his heart?”

This time she invited Wen Ruan over just to see what kind of person she was.

After the recent conversation and interaction.

She could already basically confirm that the other party’s qualities, character, talent, and appearance were outstanding in every aspect.

It was because of her long-standing relationship with Tang Song that she was suppressing her values to try to understand him, know him, accept him.

But Wen Ruan was different.

Love is selfish. Why could such an outstanding woman endure Tang Song’s infidelity?

This was the part she couldn’t understand.

Hearing Liu Qingning’s words, past memories rushed back again.

Wen Ruan took a deep breath and said in a low voice, “I’m about to turn thirty. Before choosing to be with him, I knew I couldn’t walk into the hall of marriage with him.

From a young age, I wanted to be a bride, to wear a wedding dress, hold flowers, receive my family’s blessing, and have a happy family.

I went through a lot of struggle, tried to avoid, to give in.

But I found that I can’t really leave him, nor can I accept a future without him.”

Tears unknowingly slid from the corners of her eyes.

Wen Ruan wiped away her tears, stubbornly said, “So… even if it’s just as a lover, and falling out with my family, I wouldn’t regret it!”

“Lo…lover?” Liu Qingning’s eyes trembled, incredulously said, “You mean…”

Wen Ruan said earnestly and firmly, “Yes, I never thought of monopolizing him. As long as it’s him, I’m willing to accept.”

At the beginning, when choosing to be with Tang Song, she didn’t know she would gain so much.

At that time, she was truly determined to be his little lover.

Even if he gave her no material assurance, she would remain “faithful to the end.”

She was even prepared for the day his wife would come to “catch the affair.”

She didn’t feel there was any blemish in her feelings for Tang Song.

Facing Liu Qingning, Wen Ruan’s mindset was completely relaxed, candidly expressing her true thoughts.

Liu Qingning’s breathing gradually quickened, and she lowered her head, staring blankly at the ground, a hint of shock and complexity flashed in her eyes.

Wen Ruan suddenly raised her glass, “After talking so much with you tonight, I guess we’re friends now. Qingning, I toast to you.”

Liu Qingning raised her head, her gaze a bit dazed, but she instinctively clinked glasses lightly with Wen Ruan.

The crisp sound of the glasses clinking echoed clearly in the quiet lounge.

The slightly cool wine slipped down her throat, and Liu Qingning’s heart was in turmoil.

The lights in the banquet hall gradually dimmed.

As they were saying goodbye, Liu Qingning opened her arms and gently hugged Wen Ruan, saying, “Thank you.”

Wen Ruan was momentarily stunned, then returned a gentle hug.

After they separated, Liu Qingning turned around and strode out of the hotel.

The night breeze was slightly cool, blowing her hair apart, as if trying to disperse the confusion in her heart.

Liu Qingning didn’t go directly back to her home at Shen City Bay T5 but wandered aimlessly alone.

She knew that avoiding wouldn’t solve the problem.

She told their story on WeChat, invited Wen Ruan to meet face-to-face, and had an open-hearted talk with her.

It was also an attempt to find a way to resolve the relationship among the three of them.

She had envisioned many possibilities.

But she never thought that Wen Ruan could go this far for Tang Song.

Shen City’s night was still bustling, but her heart seemed shrouded in a thin mist.

After a long while, once she regained her senses, she found herself already sitting inside the elevator of T5.

The elevator door slowly opened.

Liu Qingning unlocked the door and entered the spacious, bright unit.

Aunt Mei, the housekeeper, quickly came out upon hearing the sound, her face full of concern, “Miss Qingning, do you need me to prepare something to eat?”

Liu Qingning shook her head, her tone gentle yet slightly weary, “No thank you, Aunt Mei, I’ve already eaten.”

Aunt Mei nodded, softly said, “Then have a good rest, call me if you need anything.”

“Alright, thank you, Aunt Mei.” Liu Qingning barely smiled and headed toward the master bedroom.

Sitting on the bed, her gaze fell on the photo frame on the nightstand, which held a picture of her and Tang Song from high school.

Looking at that youthful face, the corners of her mouth couldn’t help but turn upwards.

After a while.

Liu Qingning took out her phone and dialed a number, “Hello, Assistant Chen, sorry to bother you so late. Could you please book two plane tickets for me, departing from Shen City to Yan City tomorrow at 5 PM, with the return flight on Sunday afternoon?”