Sweet Pet: Xiao Ye's Reborn Little Wife

After returning home, Lin Yue, as if all her strength had been drained away, slowly walked into her room and slammed the door shut. She wrapped herself tightly in the quilt, as if this could shield her from all harm. She lay in bed, staring blankly at the ceiling, her thoughts drifting off into the distance like a wild horse.

She recalled the days when she and Gu Ran would work late into the night. The only sounds in the silent office were their breathing and the clacking of their keyboards. Gu Ran's focused eyes and serious demeanor captivated her. They racked their brains over a project, overcoming one challenge after another together.

When the project was successful, they cheered and hugged each other tightly. At that moment, she felt like the happiest person in the world. Gu Ran's gentle eyes seemed to melt everything. His smile was like the spring sunshine, warm and bright. But now, all of this has become the past, like a beautiful bubble, ready to burst at the touch of a button.

She didn't understand why fate had to play such a trick on her. Why did she always encounter setbacks in love? Didn't she deserve happiness? Silent tears fell, soaking the pillow. She felt as if her heart was being gnawed by millions of ants, the pain unbearable.

Meanwhile, Gu Ran was also in deep pain. He sat in his spacious office, a pen in hand, but he had no intention of working. His mind was filled with Lin Yue's figure, her tears, her despair, which tore at his heart.

He knew he had hurt Lin Yue, but he also had his own frustrations. He couldn't go against his family's wishes, otherwise it would bring a huge crisis to the Feilan Group. The Feilan Group was the result of the hard work of several generations of his family, and he couldn't just watch it go down in flames.

But he also didn't want to lose Lin Yue. His feelings for her were genuine. He loved her kindness, her bravery, and her strength. She was like a ray of light shining into his dark world, bringing him warmth and hope. He didn't know how to choose between his family's responsibility and his own love. He felt like he was walking on the edge of a cliff, and if he wasn't careful, he would be shattered to pieces.

Gu Ran knew very well that if he wanted to get rid of this marriage completely, he had to have a good talk with Su Yao and tell her his true thoughts. This might be the only way for both of them to be free. So, he mustered up his courage, stood up, straightened his clothes, and walked straight to the door of Su Yao's office. His hands trembled slightly as he knocked on the door gently.

Hearing the knock on the door, Su Yao raised her head and saw Gu Ran standing at the door. A gentle smile suddenly appeared on her face. "Gu Ran, why are you here? What's the matter?" Su Yao asked softly.

Gu Ran took a deep breath, walked slowly into the office, and closed the door. He walked to Su Yao and stared at her beautiful face quietly, his heart full of contradictions and entanglements. Su Yao was a beautiful, smart, and capable woman. She was also the fiancée chosen by his family for him. But he only had respect for her, not love.

Finally, he took a deep breath and said with difficulty: "Su Yao, I want to talk to you about our engagement. In fact, I have always known about the existence of this engagement, and I understand that it means a lot to our family. However, I must tell you frankly that I have no feelings for you, and the person I really like is Lin Yue. So, I hope to cancel our engagement so that we can both pursue the life we really want. "

As soon as the words fell, Su Yao's face turned pale as paper, as if all the blood had been drained away. She stared at the man in front of her with wide eyes, disbelief, a trace of deep disappointment and pain flashing in her eyes.

She stared at Gu Ran blankly, her lips trembling slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but her throat seemed to be blocked by something, and in the end she couldn't utter a word.

After a moment's silence, Su Yao's voice was filled with a hint of uncontrollable anger: "Gu Ran, do you know what you are saying? Our engagement is a family affair. It concerns the interests and reputation of both families. How can we treat it like a joke!" She stared at Gu Ran with a determined light in her eyes.

Gu Ran listened quietly, his heart filled with guilt. He knew that his decision might hurt Su Yao, but he didn't want to deceive himself, let alone Su Yao. He said slowly: "I know this decision is selfish and will cause you a lot of trouble. But I really can't go against my heart and marry a woman I don't love." After that, he sighed deeply, his eyes showing helplessness and confusion.

"I know this is difficult, but I can't go against my heart. I hope you can understand me." Gu Ran took a deep breath and tried to keep his voice calm. His eyes were full of determination, as if telling Su Yao that he had made up his mind.

Su Yao was silent for a moment, her eyes fixed on Gu Ran, trying to find a trace of hesitation on his face. However, she was disappointed. Gu Ran's expression remained as firm as iron. Finally, she sighed and said helplessly: "Gu Ran, I can give you time to think about it, but I hope you can make a decision as soon as possible. After all, our engagement is related to the future of Feilan Group."

Gu Ran nodded slightly, indicating that he understood Su Yao's meaning. Their engagement wasn't just a personal matter; it involved the interests and future of both families. As a massive business empire, the development and stability of Feilan Group was closely tied to this engagement. If they broke off the engagement, it would have a huge impact on the company.

However, Gu Ran had other ideas in mind. He didn't want to sacrifice his own happiness for business interests, nor did he want to go against his heart and accept a loveless marriage. He believed that only two people who truly loved each other could create a beautiful future together. So, even in the face of overwhelming pressure, he was willing to stick to his choice.

Su Yao looked at Gu Ran, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes. She understood Gu Ran's position, but at the same time, she felt helpless. As the heir to the Feilan Group, she understood the importance of family responsibility. But for Gu Ran, pursuing true love was also a right that could not be ignored. At this moment, both of them fell into deep thought, each pondering the direction of their future.

Gu Ran looked at Su Yao, then turned and left the office. He knew that this matter would not be so easy to solve, but he would not give up. He would do his best to fight for his own happiness.

Gu Ran was still feeling heavy-hearted as he left the office. He didn't know how to face Lin Yue, nor how to resolve this thorny issue. But he knew he had to face it bravely and not run away. He decided to give Lin Yue some time to calm down, and then find a chance to have a good talk with her.

Lin Yue lay in her room all day, and her mood gradually calmed down. She knew that escaping was not the solution to the problem, and she had to face reality bravely. She couldn't let a single emotional setback cause her to become depressed. She still had her own dreams and pursuits.

She decided to pick herself up and put her energy into her work. She believed that only by becoming better could she better face the challenges of the future. She wanted to let Gu Ran see that she was not a weak woman and that she had her own value and dignity.

As the days passed, Lin Yue and Gu Ran worked hard in their respective lives. Although they had not met again, they were still concerned about each other. They did not know what the future would hold, but they both knew that they had to work hard for their own happiness.

One day, Lin Yue encountered a difficult problem at work, and despite racking her brains, she couldn't come up with a solution. Just as she was feeling hopeless, she suddenly received an anonymous email with detailed instructions on how to solve the problem. She followed the instructions and successfully solved the problem. She didn't know who sent the email, but she had a hunch it might be from Gu Ran.

She decided to find Gu Ran and ask him about this matter. She arrived at Feilan Group but hesitated at the door. She didn't know whether Gu Ran would meet her or what to say when they met. Just as she was hesitating, she saw Gu Ran walking out of the company.

Gu Ran also saw Lin Yue, and a flash of surprise flashed across his eyes. He walked quickly to Lin Yue and said, "Lin Yue, why are you here?"

Lin Yue stared at Gu Ran, as still as a statue, her heart a tangle of thoughts like surging ocean waves. For a moment, she felt like she had something stuck in her throat, not knowing where to begin. She could only stare at him in silence.

Gu Ran keenly noticed Lin Yue's hesitation and suggested softly, "Lin Yue, let's go find a place to sit down and talk."

Lin Yue shook his head slightly, his voice as low as thunder: "No need, I just happened to pass by." At this moment, Lin Yue suddenly realized that his heart was like the sea ravaged by the storm, and he actually felt timid.

Gu Ran's eyes flashed with disappointment, but he still responded gently, "Okay then." He had expected Lin Yue to come and seek reconciliation. "If you need any assistance, please feel free to contact me."

Lin Yue nodded slightly, turned around and hurried away. Her steps seemed a little hurried, as if she was eager to escape from some predicament. Gu Ran stared at Lin Yue's receding figure, and a sharp pain surged in his heart.

He knew that the misunderstanding between them had not yet been resolved, and he had to find the right time to be honest with Lin Yue and communicate thoroughly. Meanwhile, Lin Yue returned home, still feeling uneasy. She knew she still loved Gu Ran, but she was at a loss as to how to deal with this feeling.