Chapter 1921: I Saw Love In His Eyes
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
He had always thought that the woman existed by his side forever, but now it seemed that there was nothing in this world that could be called eternal, even love.
He had hurt Tang Xiaoyu so thoroughly that he did not dare to face her with the same attitude as before.
“I understand, Lady Mary.”
Gu Zhengrong said these words after a long time. He looked at the determined Tang Xiaoyu with hurt eyes and said softly, “Maybe money can’t buy everything you want, like love and forgiveness. However, I think time can. Lady Mary, you’re right. I’ve always neglected how important this manor is to you. Now, I know that in your life, your memories are more important than this manor.”
“Mr Gu, thank you for your understanding.”
Lady Mary stood up and reached out her well-maintained hand to Gu Zhengrong. “I believe that one day, you will meet a girl and she will let you understand what love is and what memories are.”
Ma Li’s lips parted slightly. Seeing that Gu Zhengrong did not have the confidence he had when they first met, she could not help but reach out her other hand to pat his shoulder. “You have to believe that although love may come late, it will definitely come to your side. Take for example my husband. I’ve waited for him for 25 years. As a woman, there’s really not much 25 years to squander. You might not understand, but what I want to give my husband is my entire life and everything I have.”
When Lady Mary spoke of her husband, her face was full of happiness and pride. This was a happiness that any woman could experience.
“Maybe.”
Gu Zhengrong slowly spat out these words. He seemed to be resigned to his fate, but he also seemed to be saying them to himself and Tang Xiaoyu who was sitting on the sofa.
It was only after Tang Xiaoyu left that he finally knew who his heart, which had been beating for Pei Ge, was beating for. The sound of his heartbeat was something he had not heard in a long time and he could not wait to hear it.
Tang Xiaoyu sat on the sofa and did not raise her head to look at Gu Zhengrong. She merely lowered her head and swirled the red wine in her glass. She looked slightly tipsy and seemed to be intoxicated as she stared at her fingers in a daze.
“Goodbye, Lady Mary. We might meet again if fate wills it.”
Gu Zhengrong raised his head and regained his composure. He waved his hand at Lady Mary. Seeing that Tang Xiaoyu did not have any intention of bidding him farewell, he turned around and walked to the door beside him. He then turned to look at Lady Mary and Tang Xiaoyu. “Perhaps, one day, I’ll really woo the girl I love. I’ll treat you to a wedding banquet then.”
“Alright, all the best, Mr Gu.”
Lady Mary’s eyes were filled with pride.
“Alright, then we shall wait and see.”
Only then did Tang Xiaoyu look up and meet Gu Zhengrong’s smiling eyes. Her lips curled up but her cold eyes were cold to the touch.
“Then we’ll have to look forward to Mr Gu’s wedding. Lady Mary and I will definitely go over for it.”
Tang Xiaoyu joked as she looked at Gu Zhengrong. In her heart, she was thinking about how he would find his pride if he left this place. However, these were not things she needed to care about.
“Okay.”
Gu Zhengrong looked into Tang Xiaoyu’s eyes before shifting his gaze back to the doorknob. He thought to himself, “Tang Xiaoyu, I won’t lose you this time. Even if you don’t want to accept me, I’ll give you everything I can. I only want you.”
I only want you. As long as you’re with me, that’s better than anything.
“Tang Xiaoyu, you don’t understand how important you are to me right now. You won’t understand because you’re just a woman with Tang Xiaoyu’s look.”
Gu Zhengrong closed the door. His assistant was already waiting outside. When he saw Gu Zhengrong walk out, he quickly ran forward and asked nervously, “How is it? Do we still have a chance? It seems like Lady Mary and Miss Tang are fated…”
The assistant had mentioned Tang Xiaoyu’s name many times beside Gu Zhengrong, acting as if she was the main character.
“If you shut your mouth now, perhaps I can consider letting you stay by my side, but if you continue to nag like this, I might fire you…”
Listening to his assistant’s questions, Gu Zhengrong, who was already in low spirits, felt a headache coming on.
“Okay… I’ll shut up.”
The assistant quickly shut his mouth, afraid that he would upset Gu Zhengrong and lose his job.
“The result is no longer important. Since Xiaoyu wants it, how can I not give it to her?”
Gu Zhengrong raised his head and looked at the cold sky. After tonight, he was destined not to have another chance with Tang Xiaoyu and was destined to be entangled with her on matters.
“Miss Tang, you must have known Mr Gu, right?”
After Gu Zhengrong left, Lady Mary sat beside Tang Xiaoyu and touched her hand.
“Yes, I do. A friend.”
Tang Xiaoyu’s reply was emotionless, but calling him ‘a friend’ made her heart ache even more.
“No, no, no. In my eyes, both of you are not just friends. I see love in Mr Gu’s eyes. Miss Tang, am I right?”
Tang Xiaoyu stopped shaking the wine glass when she heard Lady Mary. After two seconds, she raised her head. She said with a choking voice as her eyes shined.
“He is someone I used to love. However, I realized that the person I fell in love with might just be someone who lusted after my kindness to him. Lady Mary, I envy you. I envy you for having such a good husband. I think I—”
“No, no, no. Miss Tang, I can see love in his eyes. He is true to you. You just haven’t convinced yourself yet. Don’t worry, it’s alright. I believe that you two will be together, it might just need some time.”
“Lady Mary, I—”
Tang Xiaoyu’s voice became softer and her confident look disappeared.