It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Love's Redemption

"Why are you here?" Wu Xinyan asked warily, with a hint of confusion and vigilance in her eyes.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Cousin Luo's face, but she quickly regained her composure. She took a deep breath and spoke slowly, "I came to you to tell you something about my cousin..." She paused, as if trying to organize her words, "Ever since you left, Yichen... he's been really miserable. He's turned down all social engagements, locked himself in his study every day, and has been personally involved in all the company's affairs, barely sleeping..."

Wu Xinyan was shocked. These words coincided with the rumors she had just heard. Could it be that Luo Yichen really changed for her?

As if she could see her wavering, Cousin Luo continued, "I know I was wrong before and said a lot of hurtful things to you, but now I really realize that I was wrong. Yichen really loves you, and everything he did was for you. I hope you can give him a chance."

Wu Xinyan fell silent. Cousin Luo's words stirred a thousand waves in her heart. She remembered Luo Yichen's deep eyes, his determination when he blocked the slap for her, and his humble words time and time again...

At this moment, an old voice sounded behind him: "Child, some things should be left in the past. People should always look forward."

Wu Xinyan turned around and saw the mysterious old man she met in the temple last time standing not far away, looking at her kindly.

The old man walked up to Wu Xinyan and said earnestly, "I've watched this child from the Luo family grow up. Although he has a cold personality, he's not a bad person by nature, and he has deep feelings for you. He has already paid the price for his mistakes, and you should give him a chance, a chance to start over."

Wu Xinyan looked at the old man's sincere eyes and struggled internally. After a long time, she finally made up her mind, raised her head, and said with a firm look: "I can go back to him, but..."

"But..." Wu Xinyan paused, then turned her gaze to Cousin Luo with a hint of sternness, "I can return, but I have one condition."

Cousin Luo was delighted and asked quickly, "What are the conditions? Tell me!"

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath and said firmly, "I want Luo Yichen to rectify the Luo family and establish a fair and transparent family environment. I don't want to see the intrigue, factionalism, and even unscrupulous pursuit of profit that we've seen in the past."

Cousin Luo was stunned. She hadn't expected Wu Xinyan to make such a request. Luo Yichen, who had been observing quietly from a distance, heard this and a flicker of admiration flashed in his eyes. He knew that Wu Xinyan wasn't acting for her own selfish interests, but for the good of the entire Luo family.

Wu Xinyan ignored her cousin Luo's surprise. She walked up to Luo Yichen, her eyes clear and firm: "I can come back to you, but I don't want to live in an environment of intrigue and deception anymore. I hope my home will be a place full of love and warmth."

Luo Yichen held Wu Xinyan's hand tightly, his eyes filled with emotion and love: "Xinyan, don't worry, I promise you. I will give you, and our family, a brand new future."

The mysterious old man looked at the scene before him and nodded with satisfaction. He knew that the Luo family would usher in a brand new era.

After returning to the Luo family, Luo Yichen vigorously initiated family reforms. He established a comprehensive family management system, clarified the rights and obligations of family members, and eliminated the abuse of power for personal gain. He also organized regular family gatherings to strengthen communication and exchange among family members, enhancing mutual understanding and trust.

At the beginning, some people in the family had complaints about Luo Yichen's reform measures, but Luo Yichen withstood the pressure. He proved with practical actions that his reforms were for the long-term development of the entire family, not to suppress dissidents.

Gradually, family members began to feel the benefits of the reforms. Under Luo Yichen's leadership, the family business prospered, and relationships among family members became more harmonious. Those who once fought tooth and nail for profits could now sit together peacefully and share their family ties.

That night, Luo Yichen and Wu Xinyan stood side by side in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking at the bustling city night view outside the window.

"Xinyan, thank you." Luo Yichen looked at Wu Xinyan affectionately, his eyes full of gratitude.

Wu Xinyan smiled slightly and shook her head gently: "This is what I should do, because..."

Before she could finish her words, she was interrupted by a rapid knock on the door.

"Come in." Luo Yichen said.

The door of the study was pushed open, and the Luo family's housekeeper walked in hurriedly. He looked at Wu Xinyan and seemed to be hesitant to speak.

"If you have anything to say, just tell me." Luo Yichen said.

The butler took a deep breath and said in a heavy tone: "Master, Master he...he..."

"What's wrong with him?" Luo Yichen's heart tightened, and a bad premonition came to his mind.

The housekeeper raised his head, looked at Luo Yichen with complicated eyes, and said slowly: "Master, he...he..."

The butler's face was solemn, his lips trembling, but he couldn't utter a complete sentence. Luo Yichen's bad premonition grew stronger and stronger. He grabbed the butler's shoulder and asked sternly, "What's wrong? Tell me!"

The butler took a deep breath, as if he had finally made up his mind, and said slowly: "The master... has a sudden illness and is now in the hospital for emergency treatment..."

"What?!" Luo Yichen felt a sudden thud in his head, and his vision went dizzy. Wu Xinyan quickly supported him and asked anxiously, "What's the situation now? Which hospital?"

The housekeeper said hurriedly, "The situation isn't optimistic. Young Master, please go see the old man! He's... at the Central Hospital!"

Luo Yichen didn't have time to think about it. He grabbed his coat and rushed out, with Wu Xinyan following closely behind him. The two of them sped along, feeling anxious, uneasy, and fearful. All these emotions intertwined together, making them breathless.

Outside the emergency room of the Central Hospital, the Luo family waited anxiously, worry written all over their faces. Luo Yichen's face was pale, his hands clenched tightly, his knuckles white. Wu Xinyan gently held his hand, silently giving him strength.

The long wait felt like a century. Finally, the lights in the emergency room dimmed and the doctor walked out tiredly.

"Doctor, how is my father?" Luo Yichen's voice was hoarse and trembling.

The doctor took off his mask, sighed, and said, "Mr. Luo...is no longer in danger of death, but..."

"But what?" Luo Yichen's heart was lifted again.

"However, due to the long delay in his treatment, Mr. Luo... might..." The doctor hesitated and finally shook his head. "The specific situation will require further examination after he wakes up."

Luo Yichen felt his vision go dark and his body swayed. Wu Xinyan quickly supported him and comforted him softly, "Don't worry, everything will be fine."

In the following days, Luo Yichen stayed by his father's bedside, taking care of him attentively. Seeing how devoted he was to his father, the Luo family members' previous dissatisfaction with his reforms disappeared.

As Mr. Luo's health gradually recovered, he looked at his increasingly thin son with mixed feelings. He knew that he had wronged his son before, that it was his own stubbornness and pedantry that nearly destroyed the Luo family.

"Yi Chen..." Old Master Luo spoke weakly, with guilt and kindness in his turbid eyes.

"Dad, you're awake! How do you feel?" Luo Yichen excitedly held his father's hand.

"I'm fine..." Mr. Luo shook his head and looked at Wu Xinyan who was standing beside him. "Xinyan, thank you..."

Wu Xinyan smiled gently: "Uncle, you have a good rest, we are all here with you."

Grandpa Luo looked at the loving couple in front of him and nodded with satisfaction. He turned to look at Luo Yichen and said solemnly, "Yichen, you did a great job. Dad is proud of you..."

Luo Yichen's eyes were slightly hot, he knew that he had finally got his father's approval.

It was late at night. Luo Yichen and Wu Xinyan walked side by side in the hospital garden. The moonlight gently fell on them, as if covering them with a hazy veil.

"Xinyan..." Luo Yichen stopped and looked at Wu Xinyan affectionately, "Thank you, thank you for coming back to me."

Wu Xinyan smiled slightly, her eyes moving: "Actually, I should thank you..."

Luo Yichen hugged her in his arms tightly, as if he wanted to rub her into his own bones and blood.

"Xinyan..." He lowered his head and kissed her soft lips, "I love you..."

Wu Xinyan closed her eyes and responded to his passion. At this moment, the love between them was stronger than the night and softer than the moonlight...

The next day, Luo Yichen proposed to Wu Xinyan. He knelt on one knee, holding the diamond ring in his hand, and said affectionately: "Xinyan, marry me! I..."

Before he finished speaking, tears welled up in Wu Xinyan's eyes. She stretched out her hand and gently placed it on his palm. A crystal teardrop slid down...

"I do." Wu Xinyan's voice was gentle but firm, like the first ray of sunshine in the morning, illuminating Luo Yichen's heart. He ecstatically placed the diamond ring on her ring finger, as if to pour all his lifelong love into it.

A month later, Luo Yichen held a grand wedding for Wu Xinyan. Held at the Luo family estate, flowers carpeted the grounds, ribbons fluttered, and the place resembled a fairytale castle. Wu Xinyan, clad in a pristine white wedding gown and accompanied by Mr. Luo, slowly approached the man who cherished her like a treasure.

Luo Yichen, dressed in a black suit, stood tall and straight, his eyes gazing at Wu Xinyan as she approached, the love in his eyes almost overflowing. Amidst the blessings of their relatives and friends, they made a vow to stay together for life and exchanged rings symbolizing their love.

At the wedding, Mr. Luo held Wu Xinyan's hand and said with tears in his eyes: "My child, welcome home. From now on, you and Yichen must support each other and create your own happiness together."

Wu Xinyan's eyes were slightly red and she nodded gently. She knew that she had finally found her true home.

Their married life was sweet and fulfilling. Luo Yichen always put Wu Xinyan first, and Wu Xinyan also helped him manage the company affairs with all her heart. With their joint efforts, the Luo Group prospered and achieved greater success.

However, happy days are always short-lived.

That day, when Wu Xinyan was inspecting the horse farm under the Luo Group, she accidentally overheard two horse farm workers chatting.

"Hey, our boss lady is really kindhearted. She even personally inquires about the feed for these horses."

"That's right. I heard that there was something wrong with the feed provided by the supplier last time. It was discovered by the boss lady. Otherwise, we Marcos would have been in trouble."

"Shh, keep your voice down, don't talk about this..."

Wu Xinyan's heart moved. She walked forward calmly and asked casually, "Master, what's going on with that supplier you just mentioned?"

One of the workers looked at her and said hesitantly, "Boss, it's nothing serious. There was just a problem with the feed provided by the previous supplier. But they have changed now, so don't worry."

Wu Xinyan frowned slightly and asked, "Oh? What's the problem? Tell me about it."

The worker seemed a little embarrassed and stammered, "This...this we are not sure about. If you want to know, go ask the boss..."

At this moment, the sound of horse hooves came from afar, and a tall figure on horseback galloped towards this side...