Chapter 1034 - 1033: What Is Happiness?
Upon hearing this, Shen Yan raised her head and gave Chen Tianlong a deep look, then suddenly smiled, "Just hearing you say that is enough for me. I know you’re comforting me. Being surrounded by so many beautiful women, what use is liking? I’m just an outsider after all."
"I’m sorry I can’t give you a unique love. I hope you find a good future." Chen Tianlong took a deep breath and said.
"Are you trying to chase me away?" Shen Yan’s eyes became misty and tears welled up.
Chen Tianlong was stunned and quickly held her in his arms, his heart filled with indescribable pain. He owed too many emotional debts and truly didn’t know how to repay them. The only thing he could do now was to let go.
"Chen Tianlong, please don’t send me away." Shen Yan felt distressed and didn’t know how to explain her feelings for Chen Tianlong. If loving someone could be discarded with a simple "go away," then the word "stubborn" wouldn’t exist.
"But this is not good for you. I don’t want to ruin your happiness." Chen Tianlong exhaled deeply.
"Then tell me, what is happiness?" Shen Yan didn’t argue but instead asked.
Chen Tianlong looked down at Shen Yan, then raised his head, gazing at the distant sky, "Happiness, I once thought, was having endless money, countless women to flirt with, living carefree. But later, I realized this was a rogue’s behavior, not happiness."
"And now?"
"Now, I see happiness as fleeting as clouds. True happiness is watching your loved one and being loved by her, chatting incessantly, feeling her presence every day, occasionally making breakfast, holding her hand walking through a dark alley, sharing a street barbecue, skipping a class, going to an ice rink, fighting for her without hesitation..."
Saying this, Chen Tianlong couldn’t help shedding tears. He didn’t know why he was saying these things; it all seemed like he had experienced it, but sometimes the memories were so blurred.
Shen Yan was stunned.
She knew who Chen Tianlong was talking about, and at this moment, she was relieved. It turned out that Wu Mengting was irreplaceable. Even though their memories were gone, they still broke through the barriers of memory, connecting them.
"Alright, I understand now, Chen Tianlong, thank you." Shen Yan wiped away her tears, smiled slightly, and began walking towards the hall.
The day passed quickly, and early the next morning, Lin Wushuang and Lu Xiaoyu were going back to the Lin Family. After all, they had been out for nearly a week, and Father Lin Batian was worried, urging them to come back for a meal.
And, of course, Chen Tianlong followed them back.
When Lin Batian came out to greet them, he was somewhat surprised to see Chen Tianlong and Lin Wushuang holding hands as they walked over. What was going on? Wasn’t Wu Mengting with Chen Tianlong before? How did it become his daughter now?
Carrying his doubts, Lin Batian didn’t speak directly. After all, he didn’t quite understand young people’s affairs, thinking he would find a chance to ask Lin Wushuang later.
"Ah, Tianlong, I’ve really been looking forward to your visit." Lin Batian greeted them with a smile.
"Haha, Mr. Lin, no need to be so polite. I’ll be visiting often from now on." Chen Tianlong replied with a smile.
At this moment, Lin Wushuang lowered her head, not daring to look at her father. After all, this matter was too embarrassing, especially when her father didn’t know, and might think she had stolen Wu Mengting’s boyfriend.
"Wushuang, you and Chen Tianlong are progressing quickly. It’s only been a few days, and you..."
"Oh, Dad, what are you saying? I’ve been with Chen Tianlong for a long time, it’s just that we never confessed. Recently, I realized it, and Chen Tianlong finally mustered up the courage to confess, isn’t that okay?" Lin Wushuang seemed to be explaining, but was actually making up a story for Chen Tianlong to hear.
Chen Tianlong was taken aback, and then smiled wryly.
However, he couldn’t recall exactly when he confessed, perhaps all these were in those memories he couldn’t remember.
"Ah, I see."
Lin Batian didn’t quite understand, but since his daughter explained it this way, he could only accept it. Yet he immediately remembered something that worried him.
After all, the arranged marriage between his daughter and that mysterious family hasn’t reached a final conclusion. If their officials come looking, and his daughter is with someone else, will they, in anger, destroy the Lin Family?
It’s said that the head of the Lin Family heard the old man say that family is very powerful. Allegedly, the father of that child was one of the Thunderbolt Heroes?
Although there was a tragic incident, the police didn’t find the body, who knows where it’s hidden. Thinking of this made Lin Batian quite stressed.
"Dad, what’s wrong? Do you not agree with me being with Chen Tianlong?" Lin Wushuang had already decided to take on Wu Mengting’s responsibilities, so she was determined to be with Chen Tianlong for a lifetime and make him happy.
"Huh?"
Lin Batian was stunned, unsure whether to discuss this matter. The two kids seemed genuinely in love. If he didn’t mention it and something happened, they might get hurt being unaware.
After some hesitation, Lin Batian decided to speak up: "Let’s head back to the hall first. I have something very important to tell you."
Lin Wushuang was taken aback, but then nodded. Chen Tianlong didn’t mind; in his view, there was no problem without a solution. Lu Xiaoyu followed closely, still as carefree as ever.
In the hall, the four of them sat on the sofa.
After sipping some tea, Lin Batian took a deep breath and said, "Have you two decided to be together?"
Chen Tianlong and Lin Wushuang nodded, there was no doubt about it. Originally, Chen Tianlong had deep feelings for both Wu Mengting and Lin Wushuang. Now with memories of Wu Mengting missing, only Lin Wushuang remained, making her his greatest love, undoubtedly.
"Hmm..."
Lin Batian closed his eyes, then continued, "I want you to be mentally prepared. The truth is, Wushuang had a marriage arrangement from childhood, and the family she was to marry into is very powerful, renowned across the world ten years ago. Back then, when my father Chen Nan was in commerce, by some coincidence, he met the father of that family. Although twenty years apart, they hit it off instantly and emotionally, leading to Wushuang being betrothed to their son."
"Dad, that’s history now. You yourself mentioned that family disappeared long ago. We don’t even know if they’re still alive or not. Do you want me to remain a spinster and wait for their appearance?" Lin Wushuang asked anxiously, "Besides, I wouldn’t like him anyway, I...I only like Chen Tianlong."
Chen Tianlong was taken aback, tightly gripping Lin Wushuang’s hand, and reassured her, "It’s okay; in today’s world, mutual consent is key. If you don’t like him, even if he shows up, you can boldly refuse. Rest assured, no matter what happens, I’ll face it with you. I won’t let go."
This was Chen Tianlong’s vow, the only promise he could give to Lin Wushuang.