roccoschili Chapter 118 Critical Moment
Chapter 118 Critical Moment
As the banquet atmosphere grew increasingly lively, Lin Chuyue maintained her elegant demeanor, standing alone by the bar, her gaze distant. Her eyes occasionally swept towards Gu Yanchuan—he and Luo Yurou were chatting and laughing—but her heart was not as calm as she had imagined. Everyone knew that tonight's banquet was more than just a business gathering; it was an opportunity. Lin Chuyue naturally realized that she had to make a decision.
"Chuyue, tonight is very important. Calm down." Li Zhanchuan suddenly appeared beside her, his deep voice reaching her ears. Lin Chuyue nodded, but her eyes held a hint of determination.
"I know." Her tone was calm, yet there was an indescribable firmness in it.
Li Zhanchuan glanced at the interaction between Gu Yanchuan and Luo Yurou, a slight displeasure flashing in his eyes, but he quickly composed himself and turned his attention to Lin Chuyue: "Tonight, we not only need to project a strong image to the outside world, but also manage our relationship with the Gu family. Are you ready?"
Lin Chuyue's lips curled slightly, seemingly in a smile, but her eyes remained unwavering: "I've made up my mind, President Li. I'm not afraid of any challenge in this game."
Just as she finished speaking, Gu Yanchuan suddenly appeared in her line of sight. He was wearing a black suit, looking mature and composed, his demeanor still aloof. He walked towards her, his gaze meeting Lin Chuyue's directly, as if searching for the change in her eyes.
"Lin Chuyue, tonight is very important. Do we need to talk?" Gu Yanchuan's tone remained calm as usual, but Lin Chuyue knew that complex emotions were hidden behind it.
Lin Chuyue didn't answer immediately. She smiled slightly and said, "Gu Yanchuan, today's banquet is very important for both of us. As for what to talk about, it seems we don't need to say much." Her words weren't harsh, but they still made Gu Yanchuan pause for a moment.
She turned to leave, but Li Zhanchuan appeared just in time to block Gu Yanchuan's path. Gu Yanchuan didn't say anything more, only watching her and Li Zhanchuan's backs as they walked away, his brows slightly furrowed.
The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly lively, but Lin Chuyue already had a plan in mind. She knew that what she truly needed to address was the Gu family's influence on the Lin Group, especially Gu Yanchuan's ever-present presence. Although their engagement had been dissolved, their relationship remained delicate and couldn't be completely severed.
Moreover, she had never truly believed in this so-called "marriage alliance"; it was merely an exchange of interests between families. But now, she stood in a higher position, and the time had come to make a decision.
Li Zhanchuan noticed Lin Chuyue's silence. His gaze swept across her face, and seeing that she didn't turn to look at him, he seemed to realize her thoughts. So, he said in a low voice, "After tonight, we can start making our move. We can start with Gu Yanchuan regarding the Gu family's problems."
“I know,” Lin Chuyue replied softly.
She had made up her mind that no matter what happened in the past, she would never look back. She knew in her heart that this time, she and the Gu family were saying goodbye for good.
Unlike Lin Chuyue's decisiveness, Gu Yanchuan's feelings were much more complicated. Although he had dissolved his engagement with Lin Chuyue, whenever he saw her standing with Li Zhanchuan, that familiar emotion would involuntarily well up in his heart. Although he knew that Lin Chuyue's current decision meant that she was ready to completely break free from this engagement, his own unease still remained.
Luo Yurou seemed to sense Gu Yanchuan's mood. She gently held Gu Yanchuan's arm and asked softly, "Yanchuan, what's wrong? Are you not feeling well?"
Gu Yanchuan didn't answer, but just glanced at her indifferently: "It's nothing." Then he turned to look at Lin Chuyue not far away, his eyes deep.
Seeing Gu Yanchuan's reaction, Luo Yurou's heart tightened, and she said softly, "I know there are some things on your mind that you can't let go of, but... if you're willing, we can face them together."
Gu Yanchuan looked at Luo Yurou and finally nodded: "Thank you, Yurou. I know you care about me." But his gaze did not leave Lin Chuyue.
As the banquet drew to a close, Lin Chuyue understood that the shift in the situation was now unavoidable. Tonight, she was not only making decisions for her own future, but also seeking answers to her past pain.
She turned to look at Li Zhanchuan, her gaze firm. "President Li, today's cooperation is already a step forward for us. I have a clearer plan for the Gu family's situation going forward."
Li Zhanchuan nodded slightly, seemingly having already foreseen Lin Chuyue's decision. He replied in a low voice, "Don't worry, we will plan every step carefully. The Gu family will eventually realize that you are no longer a pawn they can control."