The President's Tender Trap

Over time, Su Wan and Lu Ming gradually adapted to long-distance living. Weekly video calls and daily text messages kept them connected, and their lives seemed closely connected. However, as time went on, the loneliness and longing hidden deep within them began to surface, and their relationship gradually faced challenges.

On a Friday night, Su Wan prepared everything, looking forward to her call with Lu Ming. She had sorted out her experiences and feelings from the day, wanting to share them with him. However, when the video call began, Su Wan noticed that Lu Ming's eyes looked tired, and the smile on his lips seemed forced.

"How was your day?" Su Wan tried to make her voice sound relaxed, but she felt vaguely uneasy in her heart.

"Not bad, just a little busy with work." Lu Ming's answer was brief, and he didn't seem to be in the mood for in-depth communication.

"Is something wrong?" Su Wan noticed that something was wrong with Lu Ming and began to worry.

"It's nothing, it's just that the recent project progress has been slow and I'm a little stressed." Lu Ming's voice was low, and there was a glint of fatigue in his eyes.

Su Wan felt nervous. She wanted to help Lu Ming, but she didn't know how to express it. During the subsequent call, the communication between the two became cold, and they both felt an invisible barrier between them.

"You've been busy lately. Don't you even have time to chat with me?" Su Wan finally couldn't help it, and there was a hint of dissatisfaction in her tone.

"I didn't mean to do that. I'm just too busy with work." Lu Ming's voice was filled with helplessness. "You know, I'm under a lot of pressure here."

"I know you're busy, but I'm lonely too." Su Wan's voice was a little aggrieved, "I hope you can understand how I feel."

"Of course I understand, but I hope you can give me some time. I will try my best to overcome these difficulties." There was a hint of helplessness in Lu Ming's tone, and he seemed a little tired.

"I just want you to spend more time with me." Su Wan's voice was filled with disappointment. "We could have overcome these difficulties through communication."

Lu Ming on the other end of the phone was silent for a while, as if he was thinking about something. Su Wan was getting more and more anxious, worried that this argument would have a negative impact on their relationship.

"I will try my best to adjust my schedule to make sure I have time to accompany you." Lu Ming finally answered, with a hint of fatigue and apology in his voice.

"I hope you can do it." Su Wan sighed slightly, feeling a little helpless in her heart.

After the call, Su Wan's heart grew heavier. She lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. Longing and loneliness washed over her like a tide, leaving her feeling incredibly sad. She began to question whether her efforts were worth it, and whether she should continue in this relationship.

A few days later, Su Wan was still feeling down when she met up with some friends. She told them about the dispute and the anxiety she had with Lu Ming, and they all expressed their understanding.

"Long-distance relationships are difficult to begin with, and miscommunication is common," Li Ting consoled, concern evident in her eyes.

"However, the foundation of a relationship is trust and understanding. If there is a problem with communication, misunderstandings can easily arise," Wang Lin added, with a hint of worry in her tone.

"I know, but I really miss him, and sometimes I feel very lonely." Su Wan said softly, tears in her eyes.

"You should try to keep yourself busy and try not to let loneliness affect you," Li Ting advised. "You should also communicate openly with Lu Ming and share your feelings."

"I will try my best, thank you for your support." Su Wan smiled slightly, feeling a little comforted.

However, despite the warmth of her friends' support, the loneliness she felt inside remained lingering. She began frequently checking her phone, hoping to see a message from Lu Ming. But whenever it did, it was usually a work notification, not a greeting from Lu Ming.

As the days passed, Su Wan's mood grew heavier. She began to wonder if this relationship was really worth continuing. Lu Ming's busy schedule made her feel neglected, and her loneliness and anxiety also weighed on him.

During a video call, Su Wan finally couldn't help herself and poured out all her dissatisfaction and grievances: "Lu Ming, I really miss you and I really want our relationship to be better. But you are always busy with work. Can't you spend some time with me?"

"I know you miss me, but I'm really busy with my work here." Lu Ming's tone was full of fatigue and helplessness. "I also want to share my life with you."

"But you never asked me about it. My life doesn't seem important to you." Su Wan's voice was filled with disappointment. "I feel ignored."

Lu Ming was stunned. After a moment of silence, he said apologetically, "I didn't mean to do that. I was just too focused on work and ignored your feelings."

"I hope you can understand my loneliness." There was a hint of grievance in Su Wan's voice. "I'm trying hard to make my life better here, but sometimes I really miss you."

"I will try to adjust my schedule and spend more time with you." Lu Ming finally lowered his head, his voice full of sincerity and determination. "Please don't give up on this relationship. I will work hard for us."

"I hope you can do it." Su Wan sighed slightly, a complex emotion welling up in her heart. Although Lu Ming's promise made her feel a little comforted, she still had a shadow of uneasiness in her heart.

In the days that followed, Su Wan tried to stay busy, participating in more social activities and making new friends. Despite her efforts to adapt to her new life, the deep sense of loneliness remained. In the quiet of the night, longing and anxiety washed over her like a tide, leaving her feeling extremely sad.

At the same time, Lu Ming was also trying to adjust his work schedule to make time for Su Wan. Whenever he saw Su Wan's message, he was always filled with guilt and anxiety. He understood that although distance made their lives complicated, without timely communication, their relationship would only fade away in misunderstanding and loneliness.

"I will try my best to make you feel my presence." Lu Ming solemnly promised during a phone call, with a determined light in his eyes.

"I hope you can do it." Su Wan smiled slightly, feeling secretly relieved in her heart.

However, the pressures of reality still loom large. Lu Ming faces enormous challenges at work. Despite his efforts to adjust his schedule, he sometimes fails to respond to Su Wan's messages in a timely manner. Whenever Su Wan sees that her messages haven't received a timely response, she feels uneasy.

"Am I really not important?" she asked herself silently, tears glistening in her eyes.

At a gathering of friends, Su Wan couldn't help but confide her feelings to her friends: "Sometimes I really don't know how to face this relationship. Lu Ming is always busy, and I'm afraid that our relationship will become distant."

"Long-distance relationships are indeed difficult, but if you are both willing to work hard for it, don't give up easily." Li Ting comforted, her eyes showing concern and understanding.

"I know, but sometimes I really feel lonely." There was a sense of loss in Su Wan's voice.

"You have to try to keep yourself busy and try not to let loneliness affect you," Wang Lin added. "You also have to communicate openly with Lu Ming and share your feelings."

"I will, thank you for your support." Su Wan smiled slightly, feeling a little comforted.

As time passes, Su Wan and Lu Ming's relationship grows stronger through mutual understanding and support. Every conversation becomes a spiritual encounter, deepening their trust and affection. Although long-distance challenges persist, they firmly believe that with mutual effort, they can overcome them.

However, the test of their relationship continues. As trivial matters in life increase, misunderstandings and frictions between Su Wan and Lu Ming often occur.