Report to the president, the lady doesn't want you anymore

Seeing Gu Yan sleeping so peacefully beside him, He Li couldn't help but hold her close to him. Feeling her body temperature and breathing, his heart gradually calmed down. He knew that he could no longer endure the pain of separation from her. Even if she was no longer as obedient to him as before, he couldn't let her leave him.

He gently stroked Gu Yan's hair, his heart filled with contradictions and struggles. He once thought that as long as Gu Yan bowed her head and admitted defeat to him, he would be satisfied, but now he realized that this was not what he really wanted. What he really wanted was Gu Yan's sincerity and companionship.

"He Li, admit it. You'll always be a loser in front of Gu Yan," he said silently to himself. These words were like a sharp sword, piercing his pride, yet also allowing him to see his true inner thoughts. He knew he could no longer escape, could no longer use force to control Gu Yan, but instead had to learn to understand and tolerate her.

He Li took a deep breath and hugged Gu Yan tightly, as if to melt her into his body. He decided to let go of his past pride and stubbornness and re-examine their relationship. Perhaps, only in this way could they find true happiness that belonged to each other.

That night, Gu Yan slept in his arms, without a single dream disturbing her. Ever since Fu Xu appeared, Gu Yan had lived in anxiety and uneasiness every day.

She couldn't sleep peacefully, constantly worried about her mother's safety, while also having to be wary of her father and Fu Xu. This had lasted for too long, and she had long forgotten the taste of a good night's sleep.

As the first rays of morning sunlight streamed into the house through the window, Gu Yan finally slowly opened her eyes. She felt a little lost and confused, as if she were still immersed in a dream. However, she soon realized something was wrong—she was being held tightly in his arms, unable to move.

She turned around and found that the person holding her was He Li. Their faces were so close that they could hear each other's breathing clearly. Gu Yan's heart was filled with mixed emotions. She didn't know how to understand He Li's behavior. Everything that happened yesterday made her feel that He Li seemed to be deliberately forcing her into a desperate situation, leaving her alone and helpless. But now, he brought her back to the manor, and this change of heart left her deeply confused.

Gu Yan looked at the impeccably refined face in front of her, trying to find some answers. But he was sleeping quietly beside her, breathing evenly and steadily, like a defenseless baby.

So much had happened yesterday that she was a bit overwhelmed. However, the only thing she was certain of was that her dependence on He Li was far stronger than she had imagined. Perhaps because she had just woken up early in the morning and her mind was still not fully clear, Gu Yan reached out as if possessed, and gently stroked He Li's eyebrows and nose with her fingertips, finally landing on his thin lips.

It is said that people with thin lips are destined to be heartless, but He Li is truly just like a fool. Just when Gu Yan was about to withdraw her fingers, she didn't expect He Li to be one step faster than her and hold her hand tightly.

"You..." Gu Yangan exclaimed, but her voice abruptly stopped, as if being choked by an invisible hand. Her eyes widened as she stared at the magnified face before her, an indescribable feeling welling up in her heart. He Li's lips and tongue covered hers with feather-softness, drowning out her unfinished words in a silent, passionate kiss.

This kiss was more gentle than ever before, like a delicate spring rain, moistening a parched heart. He Li guided Gu Yan slowly, letting her gradually immerse herself in this wonderful moment. His movements were neither hurried nor impatient, yet filled with passion and desire, as if he wanted to make this moment eternal.

As their lips met, Gu Yan could feel He Li's heartbeat. The steady and powerful beat reached her heart through her skin, making her feel incredibly at ease. Her body gradually relaxed and she began to respond to the kiss, enjoying this rare tranquility and warmth.

Just as the two were about to have sex, Gu Yan suddenly felt a sharp pain in her lower abdomen, which made her frown. Then, she gently patted He Li's back and said a little embarrassedly, "Wait a minute, I think I'm having my period."

In an instant, all the charming atmosphere turned to dust and dissipated. However, He Li did not get angry. Instead, he just scratched Gu Yan's nose affectionately and said gently, "We'll continue next time." His words seemed like a promise, making people feel warm and at ease.

However, Gu Yan wasn't about to let this matter slip so easily. She knew that while this betrayal might seem easy to deal with, if it wasn't thoroughly resolved, it could easily become the spark for future arguments. So, she decided to have a frank conversation with He Li, sharing all her concerns and thoughts. Only then could they truly let go of the past and rebuild their trust and affection.

"So, He Li, I did betray you, but it wasn't thorough enough. I know this isn't a reason for you to forgive me. I just want you to know that I didn't really want you to be in danger, but I couldn't bear to watch my mother suffer. I don't ask for your forgiveness, I just hope you'll hold less hatred for me." Gu Yan's voice was soft, as if she was afraid to startle something. Her eyes were firm and sincere, as if she wanted to see through He Li's eyes to the depths of his heart.

He Li listened quietly without interrupting her. His expression was somewhat complicated, with anger, helplessness, and a subtle pain. When Gu Yan finished speaking, he was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "I know."

Gu Yan was slightly startled, as if she hadn't expected him to accept her explanation so calmly. She raised her head and met He Li's gaze, a hint of confusion and surprise flashing in her eyes.

He Li took a deep breath and continued, "Actually, I knew it from the beginning, Gu Yan. I was annoyed that you didn't trust me and you weren't willing to tell me about your difficulties. What made me even more angry was that the solution you chose was to leave me. If it weren't for what happened with my aunt yesterday, I wouldn't have forgiven you so easily."

Gu Yan finally understood what He Li really cared about. A wave of guilt welled up in her heart, but also a hint of warmth. She bit her lip lightly, tears glistening in her eyes.

He Li reached out his hand, gently wiped away the tears from the corners of Gu Yan's eyes, and said softly: "But now I understand that we all need time to grow and change. I am willing to give you a chance, and give myself a chance as well."

Gu Yan nodded gratefully, a smile on her face, her eyes filled with hope and determination. She held He Li's hand tightly and said, "Thank you, He Li. I will work hard to make you trust me again."

He Li smiled slightly, his eyes revealing a deep emotion, and he whispered, "I believe you." With these words, the atmosphere between the two became relaxed, and they smiled at each other, as if the conflicts of the past had disappeared.

However, just an hour later, Gu Yan's phone suddenly rang with a notification tone, and the screen lit up, indicating that a new message had been received.

After Gu Yan opened the text message and read it, she handed the phone to He Li without hesitation.

After all, they had agreed to give each other another chance. No matter what the situation, Gu Yan should firmly believe in He Li and also believe in the feelings between them.

He Li took the phone and checked the text message, then suddenly realized what was going on. "So, he was the one who forced you to leave me, right?"

Gu Yan nodded silently. Although she didn't want to be the one to tell tales, she didn't want to see He Li sad. If she had to choose between betraying her and losing He Li, she would rather be the bad guy.

At this moment, He Li finally understood why Gu Yan chose to leave him. It turned out that his father was also involved.

He Li took Gu Yan to the cafe mentioned in the text message.

When he saw Gu Yan and He Li appear in front of him at the same time, He Quan's eyes were already showing some dissatisfaction. His brows were slightly furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes.

Gu Yan, this woman, really knows how to retreat in order to advance. She had agreed to leave her son so decisively at the beginning, making He Quan think that she had given up on this relationship. However, now they are so close together, which makes He Quan very unhappy.

As expected, the most greedy woman in the world is Gu Yan. She never seems satisfied with the status quo and always wants more. And it's clear that He Quan wouldn't allow He Li to marry such a woman. He believes that a woman like Gu Yan would bring trouble and instability to the family.

He Quan secretly made up his mind to stop this marriage. He wanted to protect He Li and prevent him from getting hurt. He believed that only by finding a truly suitable woman could He Li be happy. As for Gu Yan, she was just a passing stranger, not worth He Li's lifelong dedication.

"Ms. Gu, I thought you were a reasonable girl before, but I didn't expect your methods to be more sophisticated than I imagined. Do you think that just because you brought my son here today, I will agree to you two being together?"

He Quan wanted to give Gu Yan a warning right from the start. In his opinion, all the women who approached the He family were only attracted by the family's power and wealth.

It was fine that there was Zhou Feifei before, but now there is Gu Yan. Do you really think that He Quan is old?

"Uncle, I love He Li. No one can force me to leave him except myself. It was my attitude that gave you the wrong impression before. From this moment on, I will never abandon him."

Gu Yan's words were neither humble nor arrogant, but they were deafening to He Li's ears.