roccoschili Chapter 318 What the Heart Yearns For
Chapter 318 What the Heart Yearns For
Lin Chuyue walked back to her apartment from Gu Yanchuan's villa. The cool moonlight outside the window cast a silvery glow on the ground. Her mood gradually calmed down. She walked to the window, gazing at the lonely moon, but she didn't feel lonely. Gu Yanchuan's care and companionship at the dinner party tonight had made her reflect on her past self.
She had endured too much betrayal and pain; revenge had chilled her world, and her heart seemed to be encased in a thick layer of armor, impenetrable to anything. However, in front of Gu Yanchuan, that armor gradually loosened, and she began to feel a long-lost warmth and sense of security, as if all her pain could be soothed by this gentleness.
"Can I really let go of the past now?" she asked herself softly, gazing at the cold moonlight with a hint of confusion in her eyes.
She knew that she had been trying to let go of the hatred and anger hidden deep in her heart, but the shadows of the past were like marks engraved in her bones, surfacing from time to time to remind her of what she had experienced.
"If I stop seeking revenge, can I still live like a normal person?" This thought arose in her mind again. She no longer fought against the world as before, but began to let go of that heavy burden. But the resentment, the resentment of losing everything, still burned in her heart.
She knew that she hadn't completely let go of the past entanglements; instead, she was being drawn by a strange emotion. This emotion was both dependence and a budding warmth, as if, in a certain moment, she had let go of her hostility and hatred, choosing to believe and accept.
Gu Yanchuan's true feelings
As night deepened and Lin Chuyue was about to rest, she suddenly received a message from Gu Yanchuan: "There's a meeting tomorrow at noon, and I need you to attend."
Lin Chuyue held her phone, her brows furrowing slightly. She had grown somewhat accustomed to Gu Yanchuan frequently drawing her into his work world. Although she didn't fully understand the rules of the business world, Gu Yanchuan's trust and expectations always instilled a sense of responsibility in her.
Although she hesitated for a moment, she quickly replied, "Okay, I'll be there on time."
This time, her reply wasn't casual like before; instead, it carried a serious determination. She knew that Gu Yanchuan wanted her to stand by his side, not only because of her abilities, but also because of his dependence on her.
A thought struck her. She gently put down her phone and sat down on the bedside. Gu Yanchuan's simple words always stirred something within her. In the past, she had neglected many emotions because of her desire for revenge, but now, she was gradually beginning to understand what true dependence and trust meant.
Her heart inexplicably quickened, and a long-lost emotion gradually sprouted in her heart—not the anger of revenge, nor the resentment of the past, but a delicate and sincere emotion belonging to her and Gu Yanchuan.
"Can I... really let go of the past?" Her voice was low, as if she were making a promise to herself.
Unexpected discovery
The next day at noon, Lin Chuyue arrived at the conference room on time. Gu Yanchuan was already seated in the main seat, surrounded by several important executives. When he saw Lin Chuyue enter, he nodded slightly, gesturing for her to sit next to him.
After the meeting began, Lin Chuyue listened attentively to Gu Yanchuan's instructions and questions, as usual. She didn't fully understand the business details, but she could see from everyone's expressions their respect and reliance on Gu Yanchuan, and she also felt a sense of responsibility she had never felt before.
However, just as the meeting was about to end, an unexpected piece of news arrived. A man named Wang Peng had leaked some of the company's confidential documents to a competitor. This news was like a bomb, instantly igniting the atmosphere in the meeting room.
"How could this be?" Lin Chuyue was stunned. She remembered Wang Peng; although they weren't close, he was just an ordinary employee at the company. She never imagined that this person would betray the company and Gu Yanchuan.
Gu Yanchuan's face instantly darkened. He clenched his fists, a cold glint in his eyes: "Wang Peng has been taken into custody. There will be no further leaks."
Lin Chuyue's heart sank upon hearing this. She could sense the intimidating power in Gu Yanchuan's words, but at the same time, a new question arose in her mind: Why would Wang Peng choose to betray them? Was it for personal gain, or for a deeper reason?
She looked at Gu Yanchuan with some unease, noticing that he didn't seem to have completely let his guard down, but rather had a vague sense of worry about what was to come.
"Does this have anything to do with Shen Fang?" she couldn't help but ask in a low voice, a hint of doubt flashing through her mind.
Gu Yanchuan did not answer immediately. His gaze was deep, and he remained silent for a few seconds before saying, "There is no evidence for the time being. But Shen Fang's background has always been unstable."
Lin Chuyue nodded, but the unease in her heart still lingered. She knew that Shen Fang would never give up so easily, and she had already been drawn into this vortex of power.