roccoschili Chapter 199 Past and Future
Chapter 199 Past and Future
As night deepened, Lin Chuyue stood before the floor-to-ceiling window, holding a cup of warm milk in her hands. Her gaze fell upon the flashing neon lights outside, but her thoughts drifted away. Li Zhanchuan's words from earlier that evening echoed in her mind—"Let go of the past completely and start anew."
Letting go... how easy is that?
Her fingers slowly tightened, her heart filled with mixed emotions. Since her rebirth, she had been walking cautiously on the path of revenge, and even though Shen Fang had gone abroad, she dared not relax her vigilance in the slightest. But, should she really do as Li Zhanchuan suggested and give herself a new future?
Thinking of this, Lin Chuyue couldn't help but sigh softly, picked up her milk and took a sip. The warm liquid slid down her throat, slightly relieving her fatigue. Just then, her phone vibrated slightly.
She glanced down at the screen; a message from Gu Yanchuan was flashing there.
It's been a long time! Want to grab coffee tomorrow?
Lin Chuyue frowned slightly as she looked at the familiar name. Her engagement with Gu Yanchuan had been dissolved, and their relationship had become rather bland, with them even deliberately keeping their distance. Receiving his invitation now came as a bit of a surprise to her.
She hesitated for a moment, then finally typed: "Okay, see you tomorrow afternoon."
After sending the message, Lin Chuyue leaned back on the sofa, her mind flashing back to Gu Yanchuan's gentle attitude towards her in the past, and her calm response to him after her rebirth. Perhaps, this meeting should mark the end of everything.
The following afternoon, Lin Chuyue arrived at the agreed-upon coffee shop as promised.
Gu Yanchuan had arrived early, still dressed in a well-tailored suit, exuding a refined and gentle demeanor. Upon seeing Lin Chuyue, he smiled slightly and stood up to pull out a chair for her: "Long time no see."
Lin Chuyue smiled calmly: "It has indeed been a while since we last met."
After they sat down, Gu Yanchuan ordered a latte for her and an Americano for himself. The aroma of coffee filled the air between them, creating a subtly tranquil atmosphere.
"Have you been busy lately?" Gu Yanchuan asked softly, his tone unhurried and revealing a hint of concern.
Lin Chuyue nodded slightly, picked up her coffee, and took a sip: "It's been quite busy, but we've managed to stabilize the situation."
Upon hearing this, a hint of approval appeared in Gu Yanchuan's eyes: "You did very well, even better than I imagined."
Lin Chuyue smiled faintly, her gaze calm: "I must become outstanding, otherwise I will be trampled underfoot."
Gu Yanchuan was silent for a moment, then said softly, "Actually... I've always admired you, Chuyue. Both in the past and now."
Lin Chuyue was slightly taken aback, looked up at him, and smiled gently after a moment: "If I had heard this before, I might have been very happy, but now... Gu Yanchuan, there is no 'before' between us."
Gu Yanchuan's fingers stiffened slightly, then he smiled bitterly and nodded, saying, "You're right, we can never go back to the way things were."
The air fell silent for a moment. Lin Chuyue didn't speak again, but calmly looked out the window, her eyes devoid of any emotion.
Gu Yanchuan pondered for a moment, then suddenly smiled and said, "However, there is something I want to tell you."
"What?" Lin Chuyue looked away.
He picked up his coffee and said slowly, "Luo Yurou... has been getting very close to me lately. I think you've probably guessed it already."
Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow slightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips: "Really? Then congratulations."
Gu Yanchuan looked at her earnestly, his eyes filled with sincerity: "I'm not sure if I like her, but she does make me feel relaxed and without pressure."
Lin Chuyue chuckled softly, "That's good, don't miss it."
Gu Yanchuan looked at her and said softly, "What about you? Zhan Chuan... he's a good person."
Lin Chuyue paused slightly, then sighed softly and smiled calmly: "I don't know either, maybe."
Gu Yanchuan looked at her silently, and finally nodded gently, as if he had finally let go of his resentment.
The two drank their coffee slowly, but they had completely let go of their past entanglements.
Back at the company, Lin Chuyue felt surprisingly much more relaxed.
She was sitting in her office, her gaze fixed on the documents on her desk, about to get to work, when her phone suddenly rang. It was Li Zhanchuan calling.
After the call connected, his deep voice carried a hint of concern: "How was your coffee?"
Lin Chuyue raised an eyebrow: "How did you know?"
Li Zhanchuan chuckled softly: "Do I need to guess why Gu Yanchuan is looking for you?"
Lin Chuyue chuckled, leaning back in her chair, her tone unusually relaxed: "You drank well, and you've completely let go."
There was a moment of silence on the other end of the phone, followed by Li Zhanchuan's deep and firm voice: "Only by letting go of the past can the future be possible."
Lin Chuyue listened, a slight smile slowly curving her lips, and said softly, "Perhaps."
As night fell, Lin Chuyue stood by the window, as if she had finally shed a heavy shackle. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, felt the gentle breeze on her face, and her heart gradually calmed down.
She knew that the past was now just a memory, and as for the future... she was willing to try to move forward.
(To be continued)