The President's Tender Trap

The night was as dark as ink, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually receding, leaving only faint lights on the streets. Lu Ming sat at his desk in his office, his pen unconsciously moving across the paper, his mind filled with worry for Su Wan and thoughts of the past. He gazed out the window at the distant night sky, his thoughts gradually drifting back to his past with Li Yan.

Li Yan was his first love in college, a young, lively girl with a smile as bright as the sun. Lu Ming's encounter with her seemed destined. That autumn, as leaves swished across the campus, Li Yan played with her friends on the playground. Her laughter, as clear as a silver bell, instantly caught Lu Ming's eye.

"Do you want to join us?" Li Yan waved to Lu Ming when she saw him, with a playful glint in her eyes.

At that moment, Lu Ming's heartbeat quickened, as if the whole world had stopped. Without hesitation, he walked over and shared those carefree days with her. They attended classes together, studied together, and even participated in school club activities together. Gradually, their feelings for each other grew stronger.

"Ming, I want to see the sea." Li Yan raised this wish during a date, her eyes full of anticipation. At that time, Lu Ming didn't think too much about it and agreed to her request.

So, they set out on a journey to the seaside together. It was a sunny day, the waves gently lapping against the shore. Li Yan ran on the beach, her laughter echoing in the sea breeze, while Lu Ming chased after her, his heart filled with a warm current of happiness.

"Ming, look, the sea is so beautiful!" Li Yan stood on the beach, waving to the sea, the smile on her face as bright as the sun.

"Well, every moment with you is beautiful." Lu Ming thought to himself. At that time, they seemed to have no worries, only longing for the future.

However, as time went on, Li Yan's personality gradually revealed her strength and willfulness. Petty arguments between the two began to become frequent, and Lu Ming often felt exhausted. He tried hard to maintain this relationship, but gradually, he began to feel conflicted.

"You always don't understand me!" Li Yan said angrily during an argument, with sparks of dissatisfaction flashing in her eyes.

"It's not that I don't understand you, but sometimes I need some space." Lu Ming's voice was filled with helplessness.

After the argument, Lu Ming often reflected quietly alone. He realized that his feelings for Li Yan had become complicated and contradictory. The sweetness of the past seemed to be overshadowed by the hardships of reality, leaving behind an indescribable exhaustion and helplessness.

Until one day, Li Yan told Lu Ming that she was going to study abroad, and Lu Ming's heart was instantly in a state of panic. He didn't know how to face this relationship, and the inner struggle made him hesitant.

"Ming, I will pursue my dream. Will you support me?" Li Yan looked at him with anticipation and anxiety in her eyes.

"Of course I will support you, but I don't know what our relationship will become." Lu Ming's voice was low, and his heart was full of uncertainty.

"Don't you love me anymore?" A look of loss appeared in Li Yan's eyes, which made Lu Ming's heart tighten.

"I love you, but I don't want to be bound by anything." Lu Ming finally mustered up the courage to express his feelings frankly.

That night, they sat on the school playground for a long time, the moonlight shining down, their hearts filled with helplessness. Ultimately, Li Yan decided to study abroad, and the two chose to break up. At that moment, Lu Ming's heart was torn apart, but he knew this was a decision they both needed.

Back to reality, Lu Ming couldn't help but sigh. Memories of his past with Li Yan flooded back, leaving him feeling incredibly torn by the complex emotions he felt. He had loved Li Yan, but the end of that relationship had made him think deeply about his future romantic life.

Now, Su Wan's appearance makes him feel a long-lost warmth and peace of mind. Her kindness and gentleness make Lu Ming rediscover the feeling of love. However, with Li Yan's return, Lu Ming's heart is constantly filled with nostalgia for the past and uneasiness about Su Wan.

"I really only love Su Wan." Lu Ming secretly warned himself, but the doubts in his heart still existed. He didn't want to make Su Wan feel uneasy, but he couldn't get rid of the misunderstanding between him and Li Yan.

"How should I face all this?" Lu Ming said to himself, his thoughts returning to his first love with Li Yan.

During those youthful years, Lu Ming's love for Li Yan was pure and filled with hope for the future. But now, his relationship with Su Wan is overshadowed by the past. Lu Ming understands that only by letting go of his memories of Li Yan can he truly embrace a happy future with Su Wan.

"Can't I really do it?" Lu Ming's heart was filled with anxiety. The night grew darker, seeming to wrap his thoughts tighter.

At this moment, Lu Ming's phone rang. It was a message from Su Wan: "Lu Ming, I think we need to have a good talk."

Lu Ming's heart tightened at the sight of this message. He knew Su Wan had been suppressing her emotions, and now she had finally decided to speak openly with him. A complex wave of emotions welled up within him: anticipation and a touch of unease.

"I will try my best to make her feel my love." Lu Ming said to himself, deciding not to run away anymore. He hoped to be honest with Su Wan about her feelings and rebuild trust between them.

A few days later, on a sunny afternoon, Lu Ming made an appointment with Su Wan to meet at the cafe they often visited. The cafe was as warm as usual, with sunlight streaming through the window onto the table, illuminating the two of them.

"Thank you for coming." Su Wan smiled slightly. Although she was still a little nervous, she tried to keep calm.

"I also want to talk to you." Concern flashed in Lu Ming's eyes, and he secretly made up his mind to be honest with Su Wan.

After they sat down, Lu Ming looked at Su Wan, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He knew he needed to express his doubts and past ties, and Su Wan also needed to feel his unwavering love.

"How have you been lately?" Lu Ming asked, his tone gentle.

"Not bad, I just miss you a little." There was a hint of warmth in Su Wan's voice, and her eyes flashed with anticipation.

"Me too. I've been thinking about what happened between us." Lu Ming's tone gradually became serious. "I want to communicate with you frankly and hope to clear up the misunderstanding between us."

"I hope so too." Su Wan nodded, looking forward to this conversation.

Lu Ming took a deep breath and finally mustered up the courage: "Su Wan, I want to tell you that the relationship between Li Yan and I is completely over. That relationship is just a youthful memory to me, and now I only have you in my heart."

"I know, but I still feel uneasy from time to time." Su Wan's voice was low, and her eyes flashed with complex emotions.

"I will try my best to make you feel safe. You are the one I love the most." Lu Ming said solemnly, his eyes firm and gentle.

"Thank you, Lu Ming." A warm feeling gradually surged in Su Wan's heart, and tears flashed in her eyes.

After this in-depth exchange, Lu Ming and Su Wan's relationship gradually deepened. They began to confront the shadows of the past together and worked to rebuild their trust. Lu Ming realized that only through honest communication could their love remain steadfast despite the storm.