Love and choices across time and space

Li Yifeng stood in front of the mirror in his small rental apartment. The room was filled with a stale atmosphere, and the paint on the walls was peeling, revealing a mottled base. He looked at his haggard face in the mirror, but his eyes were full of stubbornness. The resentment in his heart burned like a raging fire.

His washed-out shirt was wrinkled, the buttons on his collar were a little loose, and the knees of his jeans were even frayed. The yellowed hems of his sneakers seemed to reveal the hardships of his owner's life.

Li Yifeng clenched his fists, his nails digging deep into his palms. He gritted his teeth and swore secretly: "I, Li Yifeng, will never live in such poverty for the rest of my life!"

His gaze became firm and sharp, as if he wanted to see through the mirror and see the successful self in the future.

Li Yifeng began to dress himself up carefully. Although there were not many decent clothes in his wardrobe, he still tried his best to pick out relatively neat clothes. He carefully combed his messy hair with a comb, trying to make himself look more energetic.

Leaving his rental apartment, Li Yifeng stepped onto the bustling, noisy city streets. Skyscrapers soared into the sky, neon lights flashed, and luxury cars sped past. Yet, against this backdrop of prosperity, he seemed so small and insignificant.

Li Yifeng shuttled through the crowd, his heart filled with desire for wealth and status. He came to a high-end shopping mall, stood outside the door, looking at the dazzling array of luxury goods inside, feeling both envious and jealous.

"One day, I'll be able to walk in here and buy whatever I want," he muttered to himself.

In order to find opportunities, Li Yifeng began to frequently participate in various social activities. At a charity dinner, he met Lin Wan'er for the first time.

Lin Wan'er wore a custom-made pink silk evening gown, the hem of which was embellished with countless tiny crystals, shimmering enchantingly under the light. Her hair was elegantly tied up, with a few strands falling beside her fair face, adding a touch of charm.

Her skin was as white and delicate as mutton-fat jade, her eyes were as bright and moving as stars, and her lips were slightly raised with a faint smile. She wore a pair of diamond earrings on her ears, sparkling with a dazzling light, complementing the pearl necklace on her neck and highlighting her noble temperament.

The moment Li Yifeng saw Lin Wan'er, his heart skipped a beat. He took a deep breath, forced himself to remain calm, straightened his slightly wrinkled shirt collar, and then, smiling confidently, walked towards Lin Wan'er.

"Ms. Lin, you are like a shining pearl tonight, illuminating the entire dinner." Li Yifeng's voice was low and magnetic, and his eyes revealed sincerity and admiration.

Lin Wan'er turned her head slightly, and when she saw Li Yifeng, a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Thank you, you're too kind." Lin Wan'er's voice was soft and sweet, with a hint of politeness and distance.

Li Yifeng was not repelled by her indifference. Instead, he said more enthusiastically, "Ms. Lin, my name is Li Yifeng. I have always heard of your beauty and kindness. Seeing you today, I can see that you are indeed as good as your reputation."

Lin Wan'er smiled gently: "Mr. Li, you really know how to talk."

Li Yifeng began to discuss philanthropy with Lin Wan'er, citing classics and describing his understanding and desire to help others. Lin Wan'er was drawn in by his words, a hint of admiration flickering in her eyes.

"Mr. Li, I didn't expect you to have such profound insights into charity." Lin Wan'er said.

Li Yifeng smiled and responded, "Ms. Lin, I have always believed that being able to contribute to those in need is one of the most meaningful things in life."

As the conversation deepened, Lin Wan'er gradually let down her guard and shared with Li Yifeng her experience of participating in charity activities.

At the end of the dinner, Li Yifeng offered to take Lin Wan'er home.

"Ms. Lin, it's so late, let me take you there, so I can feel more at ease." Li Yifeng's eyes were full of concern and expectation.

Lin Wan'er hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.

Li Yifeng drove his shabby second-hand car, and the interior was filled with a faint smell of gasoline. Lin Wan'er sat in the passenger seat, frowning slightly, but not showing any obvious disgust.

"Mr. Li, what do you like to do in your daily life?" Lin Wan'er tried to break the silence in the car.

Li Yifeng replied while driving intently, "I enjoy reading, traveling, and experiencing different cultures and scenery. What about you, Miss Lin?"

Lin Wan'er smiled and said, "I like painting and music. They can help me relax."

Li Yifeng nodded: "That's a very elegant hobby."

The car stopped at the door of Lin Wan'er's villa, and Li Yifeng got out and opened the door for Lin Wan'er.

"Ms. Lin, it is my great honor to talk with you tonight," said Li Yifeng.

Lin Wan'er said softly, "Thank you, Mr. Li. I'm very happy today."

Looking at Lin Wan'er's back as she walked into the villa, Li Yifeng secretly vowed in his heart that he must make this woman the key to changing his destiny.

Since then, Li Yifeng has been in frequent contact with Lin Wan'er. He would send her warm greeting text messages every day, and occasionally give her a bouquet of flowers or a small gift.

"Wan'er, good morning. I hope your day is filled with sunshine."

"Wan'er, this bouquet of flowers represents my longing for you."

Lin Wan'er was a little hesitant about Li Yifeng's kindness at first, but gradually, she was moved by Li Yifeng's persistence and concern.

On a sunny weekend, Li Yifeng asked Lin Wan'er to go for a walk in the park.

Lin Wan'er wore a simple white dress that fluttered in the wind, looking like a fairy descending to earth. She also wore a wide-brimmed straw hat that blocked some of the sunlight, making her look even more fresh and refined.

The moment Li Yifeng saw Lin Wan'er, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

"Wan'er, you are so beautiful today." Li Yifeng said sincerely.

Lin Wan'er's face flushed: "Thank you."

They strolled along the lake, the breeze bringing with it the scent of flowers.

Li Yifeng gently held Lin Wan'er's hand. Lin Wan'er trembled slightly, but did not struggle.

"Wan'er, I want to tell you that my life has become different since I met you." Li Yifeng said affectionately.

Lin Wan'er raised her head and looked into Li Yifeng's eyes: "Yifeng, me too."

Li Yifeng felt secretly delighted, he knew that he was one step closer to success.

As their relationship grew stronger, Li Yifeng began planning to have Lin Wan'er take him to meet her parents.

"Wan'er, I would like to pay a formal visit to your parents and express my feelings for you to them," said Li Yifeng.

Lin Wan'er said with some concern: "Yifeng, my father might be strict, you have to be mentally prepared."

Li Yifeng smiled confidently: "Wan'er, don't worry, I will make him recognize me."

Finally, Lin Wan'er brought Li Yifeng back home.

The Lin family's villa is magnificent, the garden is full of various rare flowers, and the fountain sparkles with crystal water droplets in the sun.

The moment Li Yifeng stepped into the living room, he felt nervous and excited.

Father Lin sat on the sofa, wearing a custom-made suit, with a serious expression and sharp eyes.

"Are you Li Yifeng?" Father Lin's voice was low and majestic.

Li Yifeng hurriedly stepped forward and bowed slightly: "Hello uncle, I am Li Yifeng, it is an honor to meet you."

Father Lin looked Li Yifeng up and down, his eyes full of scrutiny: "I heard from Wan'er that you two are dating?"

Li Yifeng nodded: "Yes, uncle, I really like Wan'er and hope to get your blessing."

Father Lin sneered: "Sincerely? What can you use to prove your sincerity?"

Li Yifeng's heart tightened, but he quickly regained his composure: "Uncle, I will use my actions to prove that I will give Wan'er a happy life."

Father Lin waved his hand and said, "Young man, don't be so confident."

Li Yifeng stood there awkwardly, not knowing how to respond.

Lin's mother came out of the kitchen and broke the deadlock with a smile: "Hey, don't be so serious, let the child sit down first."

Li Yifeng looked at Lin's mother gratefully and sat down carefully in a corner of the sofa.

Li Yifeng felt very uncomfortable during the meal at the Lin family's house. Lin's father kept asking about his work, family background and future plans. Li Yifeng tried hard to answer every question, trying to satisfy Lin's father.

After leaving the Lin family, Li Yifeng felt unprecedented pressure.

"No, I must make Father Lin approve of me." Li Yifeng secretly made up his mind.

In order to please Lin's father and mother, Li Yifeng began to give them gifts frequently. Although his financial situation was not good, he still saved money and bought some relatively expensive health products and tea.

Lin's mother's attitude towards Li Yifeng gradually softened, but Lin's father remained unmoved.

"Wan'er, what does it take for your father to accept me?" Li Yifeng asked Lin Wan'er helplessly.

Lin Wan'er comforted him, "Don't worry, Yifeng, Dad just needs time to understand you."

Li Yifeng nodded, but he was thinking in his heart how to gain the approval of Lin's father more quickly.

One day, Li Yifeng accidentally learned that Lin's father's company encountered a difficult legal problem. He asked around and found a senior lawyer friend through his connections.

Li Yifeng personally brought his lawyer friend to meet Lin's father to discuss the solution in detail.

After some effort, I finally helped Lin's father solve the company's problems.

Father Lin's attitude towards Li Yifeng finally changed: "You are so thoughtful this time."

Li Yifeng was overjoyed: "Uncle, this is what I should do."

From then on, Lin's father was no longer as repulsive to Li Yifeng as before, but he still did not completely accept him.

Li Yifeng knew that he still needed to work harder.

In the process of pursuing Lin Wan'er, Li Yifeng also encountered many competitors. Among them, Zhao Yu was the one who gave him the most headaches.

Zhao Yu is the son of another wealthy family. He is elegant and generous. He often appears in front of Lin Wan'er in a limited edition sports car and gives her valuable jewelry and brand-name bags.

Li Yifeng felt a huge threat.

"Wan'er, I know Zhao Yu is better off than me, but my love for you is sincere and no one can compare to it." Li Yifeng held Lin Wan'er's hand and said affectionately.

Lin Wan'er looked at Li Yifeng with a firm gaze: "Yifeng, I don't care about those material things, I only care about your sincerity."

Li Yifeng was deeply moved: "Wan'er, I will definitely not let you down."

In order to achieve success in his career, Li Yifeng began to work very hard. He left home early and came back late every day, working overtime, just to get a chance to be promoted in the company.

Lin Wan'er said distressedly: "Yifeng, don't work so hard, your health is more important."

Li Yifeng smiled and said, "Wan'er, for you and for our future, this little bit of hardship is nothing."

Finally, Li Yifeng's efforts paid off and he was promoted to department manager.

He used his first generous salary to buy Lin Wan'er a beautiful necklace.

"Wan'er, this is a gift from me to you. Thank you for your support and companionship all the time." Li Yifeng said.

Lin Wan'er put on the necklace, her eyes sparkling with happiness: "Yifeng, as long as I'm with you, I'm very happy."

However, Li Yifeng was not satisfied with this. He felt that only by having his own business could he truly hold his head high in front of Lin's father.

So he began looking for investment opportunities.

At a business gathering, Li Yifeng met an entrepreneur whose project sounded promising but required a large investment.

Li Yifeng was tempted and decided to take a gamble.

He took out all his savings and borrowed a lot of money from friends to invest in this project.

At the beginning of the project, everything went smoothly, and Li Yifeng seemed to see the dawn of success.

But the good times did not last long. The project encountered technical difficulties and the funding chain broke.

Li Yifeng fell into despair.

"What should I do? Will all my efforts be wasted?" Li Yifeng paced back and forth in the rental house, extremely anxious.

Just when he was about to give up, Lin Wan'er appeared.

"Yifeng, don't be discouraged. I have some private money here. You can use it for emergencies." Lin Wan'er handed Li Yifeng a bank card.

Li Yifeng was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes: "Wan'er, why are you so nice to me?"

Lin Wan'er hugged Li Yifeng: "Because I love you, I believe you will succeed."

Li Yifeng took Lin Wan'er's money and cheered himself up again. He ran around looking for a solution.

After some hard work, the project finally overcame the difficulties and started to make profits.

Li Yifeng made a lot of money, and the first thing he did was buy a diamond ring and prepare to propose to Lin Wan'er.

On a romantic night, Li Yifeng meticulously arranged a proposal scene: flowers, candles, music, everything was like a dream.

Lin Wan'er was brought to the scene blindfolded. The moment she opened her eyes, she was stunned by what she saw.

Li Yifeng knelt on one knee, holding the diamond ring in his hand: "Wan'er, marry me, I will make you happy for the rest of your life."

Lin Wan'er's eyes were filled with tears as she nodded, "I do."

Li Yifeng felt that he was finally about to realize his dream. He was about to become the son-in-law of the Lin family and possess endless wealth and status.

However, what he didn't know was that a bigger crisis was waiting for him...