webnovelfull Chapter 1655 Do you still remember her?
Chapter 1655 Do you still remember her?
The meal was very enjoyable, and everyone was filled with anticipation, their faces glowing with happiness, and their eyes were full of hope as they looked at Mingchuan.
Looking at the lively scene, Mingchuan felt much more comfortable and at ease.
However, when his gaze fell on Ye Yan, he couldn't help but think of his senior sisters, as well as Ling Yiyi, who hadn't been in Tianhai for a long time.
He raised his wine glass and leaned closer to Ye Yan.
"Master, we've all moved our whole family to the Spirit Realm. What about our senior sisters? Are they coming with us?"
Ye Yan smiled and shook his head: "Your senior sisters all have their own things to do in the Dragon Kingdom now, and I'm afraid they won't want to go to the Spirit Realm with you."
"We'll just come back to visit occasionally from now on."
Mingchuan nodded, his thoughts drifting away, appearing somewhat absent-minded.
Ye Yan saw right through his thoughts: "You're thinking about that girl Ling Yiyi, aren't you?"
Mingchuan nodded.
Ye Yan smiled: "Then you don't need to worry about the girl. Everyone has their own ambitions. She only managed to rebuild the Ling family and take control of it after following you. Now she's the only one left in the entire Ling family. She can't leave, nor can she abandon such a large family business."
Mingchuan's heart trembled, as if a drop of water had fallen and stirred the calm pond.
He frowned, nodded, and put down his wine glass.
"That's true, but we haven't seen each other for a long time, and she can't get in touch with me, so I have to go see her."
Ye Yan gave him a deep look and smiled, "It's fine to see her, but why don't you leave her with a child or two before you go, as a memento? That seems like a good idea."
"Otherwise, once you leave this time, who knows how long it will take for you to come back."
Mingchuan thought about it and agreed.
He smiled and said, "That's not something I can control."
"Alright, I'll leave this to you, Master. I was originally going to leave first thing tomorrow morning, but now... please give me two more days so I can go see her."
Ye Yan nodded: "Okay, go ahead."
Mingchuan got up, greeted Leng Xiran, Qianqian, and Dong Chuyan, and then took Ah Xiong with him. They found a driver and took him to Gaozhou overnight.
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As the car entered Gaozhou city, the streetlights were already on.
Mingchuan looked at the scenery outside the window and couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
It didn't seem like long had passed since his last visit to Gaozhou, but the city before him seemed to have been completely transformed.
Many old neighborhoods have been replaced by modern high-rise buildings, neon lights flashing, and traffic flowing, creating a bustling scene that is quite different from the Gaozhou he remembered.
"Ming-ge, you've changed a lot, haven't you?" Ah Xiong exclaimed in amazement.
Mingchuan nodded, his heart filled with mixed emotions.
Things have changed, but there are still some people he remembers.
"Let's go to the Ling Group building first," Mingchuan said to the driver.
He wanted to see how Ling Yiyi was managing the company now.
The vehicle slowly came to a stop in front of a magnificent skyscraper.
The building's exterior features a modern glass curtain wall that gleams under the night sky and lights, with the gilded characters "Ling's Group" standing out prominently, showcasing its formidable strength.
"Wow! That's impressive, Ming-ge! Sister-in-law Yi-yi's company is really impressive!" Ah Xiong exclaimed, his eyes wide with genuine admiration.
Mingchuan looked at the building, and a smile involuntarily crept onto his face as a sense of pride welled up inside him.
He still remembers how fragile yet resilient Ling Yiyi was back then.
Now, through her own efforts and the connections left by Mingchuan, she has actually managed to rebuild the Ling family, and on a scale far exceeding what it used to be.
His gaze moved upwards, noticing that the lights were still on in the largest office on the top floor.
Is she still working overtime so late?
A wave of heartache mixed with intense longing washed over me.
Mingchuan said to Ah Xiong and the driver, "Find a place to rest nearby and wait for my call."
After saying that, he pushed open the door and got out of the car. His figure disappeared into the night, and with a few flashes, he silently entered the Ling Group building.
Top floor, CEO's office.
Ling Yiyi rubbed her throbbing temples, signed the last document, and set it aside.
Behind the large desk, she wore a well-fitting business suit, her makeup was exquisite, and her demeanor was capable. She was no longer the weak girl who needed someone to protect her.
But at this moment, under the bright lights, her brows showed an undisguised weariness and a hint of loneliness.
As the company grew larger and the workload increased, she devoted almost all her energy to it.
Only when the night is deep and quiet, and I am alone in this empty office, does that deep-seated longing quietly spread.
Where is the man who descended like a god, pulled her out of the abyss, and gave her and the Ling family a new life?
Does he... still remember Ling Yiyi from Gaozhou?
She sighed softly and picked up a carefully framed photograph from the table.
The photo is one of the few pictures of her and Mingchuan together. She is nestled next to him, her smile bright and happy.
Just then, a familiar, smiling voice—so familiar it made her heart stop—sounded out without warning at the doorway:
"Still busy so late, Mr. Ling, you must be incredibly busy."
Ling Yiyi looked up abruptly, almost dropping the photo frame in her hand.
At the office door, Mingchuan leaned against the door frame, a slightly mischievous yet reassuring smile on his face that she had been longing for, his eyes looking at her tenderly.
For a moment, Ling Yiyi thought she was hallucinating.
She blinked hard, and the person was still there; it wasn't a dream!
“Ming…Mingchuan?!” Her voice trembled with disbelief as she abruptly stood up, causing her chair to slide backward with a jarring sound.
All her fatigue and loneliness vanished at that moment, and a surge of immense joy and grievance welled up in her heart, instantly bringing tears to her eyes.
She practically staggered out from behind her desk, not caring about her CEO image anymore, and rushed straight into Mingchuan's arms, hugging him tightly.
"You...how did you get here? When did you get back? Why didn't you tell me?"
She buried her face deep in his firm chest, her voice muffled and choked with sobs, her small hands gripping his clothes tightly from behind, as if afraid he would disappear again if she let go.
Mingchuan was taken aback by her sudden enthusiasm and took a small step back, but his heart softened immediately.
He hugged her tightly, his slender body bearing so much weight, his chin gently stroking the top of her head, inhaling her familiar, delicate fragrance.
"I missed you, so I came." He said softly, his tone full of apology and pity. "I'm sorry it took me so long to come see you."
Ling Yiyi shook her head vigorously in his arms, but her tears still soaked his clothes.
She didn't need an apology; as long as he came, as long as she could see him again, all the waiting would be worthwhile...
After a while, Ling Yiyi's emotions calmed down a little, but she still clung to him and refused to leave. She looked up at him with teary eyes and asked, "How long can I stay this time?"
Looking into her cautious yet hopeful eyes, Mingchuan felt an even stronger pang of sadness at their impending separation.
He stroked her cheek, wiping away her still-damp tears, and said softly, "I stayed two extra days especially for you."