Chapter 22 The Last Hug

out a sigh of relief. The sky outside the window was so blue, like a large piece of crystal, clear and sparkling. Clouds floated about in clusters, making him feel incredibly cheerful; he even whistle...Chapter Twenty-Two: The Final Hug

Upon hearing Yan Luoxi's staunch support for Li An, Zhou Guangtao felt an overwhelming sense of bitterness. The girl he once loved the most now loved someone else, and his beloved had finally belonged to another.

No one would wait forever in place; missing a moment means missing out on a lifetime. Moreover, it was he who had first disappointed Yan Luoxi. Zhou Guangtao felt no resentment but only wished her well.

Luoxi! Zhou Guangtao took a deep breath and suddenly wrapped his arms around Yan Luoxi tightly.

Henceforth, there would be another person to accompany Yan Luoxi through the rest of her life, leaving no place for him. He could no longer watch her freely, call out to her, or miss her; he couldn't even show any affection towards her.

The name and the person called Yan Luoxi would forever remain deeply hidden in his heart's most profound and untouchable corner, quietly savored alone when waking up at night.

Yan Luoxi did not expect Zhou Guangtao to suddenly embrace her; she was startled first and then tried to struggle out of his arms. However, Zhou Guangtao, emotionally agitated, held her tightly, preventing any immediate escape.

Luo Xi, let me... Let me hug you for a moment. This might be the last time in this life. Zhou Guangtao tightly embraced Yan LuoXi's body, wishing to embed her into his chest and make her one of his ribs. I don't know when I will come back after leaving this time, even if I do return, there won't be any chance for us to embrace again.

Zhou Guangtao's voice was choked with emotion, filled with caution and trembling, making Yan LuoXi's heart break hearing him. She couldn’t help but stop struggling, lifted her head, and looked at Zhou Guangtao who was right in front of her.

The handsome eyes of Zhou Guangtao were veiled by a layer of moist fog, with something lingering within them: Luo Xi, after you leave, I truly understood the classic lines from "A Chinese Odyssey": There once was a beautiful love that was put before me, but I didn't know how to cherish it. If given another chance, I would definitely...

Yan LuoXi felt her throat constricted with sorrow as tears uncontrollably flowed down her face. She never imagined Zhou Guangtao would speak such touching words to her.

Luo Xi, actually, I fell in love with you when I was young, it's been ten years since then. At the beginning, I wasn't good at expressing my feelings, and later on, I misunderstood what true love meant. In the end, I didn’t know how to hold onto this...

Fated to fall in love but not destined to be together.

Yan LuoXi bit her lip fiercely, struggling for a long while before calming herself down slightly. She then gave Zhou Guangtao a faint smile: Brother Guangtao, don't doubt your charm. There are many young and beautiful women who would die for you. After going abroad, start a new life well. I hope that you can live happily.

Without you, where do I have any happiness or joy left

Zhou Guangtao knew that Yan Luoxi's words were a farewell to him. Even though he had countless regrets in his heart, he still could not act shamelessly. He should say goodbye to Yan Luoxi now.

He held Yan Luoxi with one arm and took out a bank card from the pocket of his pants with the other hand, handing it to her. Luoxi, I've put all my money in here, the password is your birthday...

Yan Luoxi was as if she had been scalded and quickly pushed it away. Brother Guangtao, I came today only to see you once; I really don't want this money.

Luoxi, you must take this money. Right now, I'm speaking to you as an older brother. This money I give you is your personal spending money. Zhou Guangtao's expression turned solemn immediately, instantly exuding a daunting sternness. The Lì family has wealth that can rival nations; Li An loves you very much. If you are very happy, just leave this card anywhere or even give it away to others.

If your life isn't going well, don't be too sad either. Life is full of obstacles and pitfalls. The money I'm giving you now serves as a safeguard for when times get tough. Although there's not much on the card, it will still allow you to live comfortably for many years without having to compromise or rely on others.

As Zhou Guangtao spoke these words, he disregarded Yan Luoxi's resistance and slipped the card into her purse. Since childhood, Yan Luoxi had known too well the taste of compromising and relying on others. At this moment, hearing Zhou Guangtao think so carefully about her, hitting right at her heartaches, she couldn't help but cry uncontrollably without pushing over the bank card with Zhou Guangtao anymore.

She wanted to say something more to Zhou Guangtao, but her throat felt as if it were blocked by something; no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't produce any sound. Her heart ached in waves, and finally, she could only give him one last glance before turning around towards the roadside and reaching out to hail a taxi.

This time, Zhou Guangtao did not stop Yan Luoxi again. He had said everything that needed to be said and met everyone he needed to meet; for his mistakes, he must bear the consequences of those actions. Even if these consequences were bitter and painful, tearing his heart apart.

A taxi pulled up beside Yan Luoxi rather quickly. She turned her head back to look at Zhou Guangtao once more. The bitterness, sweetness, sourness, and spiciness all surged in her throat; she swallowed them down again, unable to hold back the tears that fell like rain. Clenching her teeth, she got into the taxi.

Zhou Guangtao stood under a signpost on the roadside while Yan Luoxi watched his silhouette grow increasingly distant through the rearview mirror until he was completely swallowed up by the vast expanse around him. She tried to wipe away her tears with her hand, yet still tasted saltiness at the corners of her mouth.

When Zhou Guangtao looked in the direction where Yan Luoxi’s taxi disappeared, less than ten meters away from him through a glass window, Li An was staring straight at him without even blinking, surrounded by his entourage.

Li An never had the habit of picking anyone up from the airport, let alone Ming Zixi. Today he had come to the airport with such goodwill just so that he could intercept Ming Zixi and company in time, making them turn back immediately without coming to meddle with his and Yan Luoxi’s precious remaining pre-wedding happy times.

Perhaps it was destiny, but the flight they were on was delayed. The second young master of the Li family had no choice but to sit patiently in the waiting hall while enduring their presence. During idle moments, he repeatedly took out his phone intending to give Yan Luoxi a call, only to think that she must be sleeping soundly after being worn down by him last night and thus refrained from making the call.ther, Lǐ'ān would have punched him to death.As Lǐyì watched his intensely agitated younger brother, the corners of his mouth slowly curled into a handsome arc. With an unusually serious gaze, he looke...