PDLP Chapter 154 The Last Time
Chapter 154 The Last Time
Lin Xuan's eyes were focused on the gentle smile at the corner of her mouth, and his lips were unconsciously pursed, as if he was brewing something.
"I certainly didn't handle things properly in the past." There was a subtle hint of regret in his words.
Ye Wanqing was gently stirring the soup in the bowl with a small spoon. Hearing this, she paused slightly, looked up at him, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.
"Are you... expressing your apology?" There was a hint of disbelief in her words. Obviously, she had not expected Lin Xuan to do this.
It wasn't that she intended to make the atmosphere awkward, but Lin Xuan's words were so unexpected that she even wondered if these were his true thoughts, rather than someone else's instigation.
Lin Xuan's deep black eyes looked directly at her, and he nodded calmly and firmly: "Yes, I am apologizing to you."
After saying this, he felt as if a huge weight had been lifted from his heart, and he felt relieved. It turned out that apologizing was not as difficult as he had imagined.
Ye Wanqing gently placed the spoon back into the soup bowl, and looked at Lin Xuan with a gentle gaze, her eyebrows slightly raised: "Actually, you really don't have to apologize. We have let go of the past."
There was a hint of relief in her words, as if telling him that the right and wrong of the past no longer mattered.
Thinking about it carefully, perhaps those past events could not be entirely blamed on Lin Xuan. However, Ye Wanqing did not intend to bring up the past. She hoped that the two of them could move on.
In order to ease the atmosphere, she smiled and changed the subject: "How does the soup taste?" Her eyes were full of anticipation, as if she was really just asking about the taste of a dish.
Lin Xuan looked at Ye Wanqing, who was smiling brightly across from him, and the embarrassment in his heart instantly disappeared. He nodded gently: "It tastes good."
Ye Wanqing was not surprised by his evaluation. A faint smile appeared on the corner of her mouth: "Mrs. Lin also likes this soup very much."
When she mentioned Mrs. Lin, she seemed to open up. "Come to think of it, Mrs. Lin always has a poor appetite around the turn of spring and summer. How's she been doing lately?"
Although Lin Xuan had only been back to the Lin family a few days ago, he had always been in a hurry and didn't know much about Mrs. Lin's recent situation. Seeing that he didn't answer, Ye Wanqing already had the answer in her mind.
She mentioned Mrs. Lin with the intention of making the atmosphere of the meal more harmonious, not to embarrass Lin Xuan. So, she said softly, "I know you've been very busy with work after the New Year."
Lin Xuan understood her understanding and did not avoid her previous question: "It's true that I haven't had dinner with Mrs. Lin for a long time, and I don't know much about her recent situation."
At this point, a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes, "I'm really not a competent son."
In terms of filial piety, he may really not be as good as Ye Wanqing.
He had once mistakenly believed that Ye Wanqing approached Mrs. Lin to please him, but now he realized that he had misjudged her sincerity. No wonder Mrs. Lin still worried about her well-being after the divorce.
Ye Wanqing has been the granddaughter-in-law of the Lin family for six years. Whether it is by agreement or out of true feelings, she has a deep affection for Mrs. Lin Lin.
Although Mrs. Lin was very particular about rules, she was also very reasonable and had never really given her any trouble.
Now that she and Lin Xuan have divorced, she can't help but feel a little sad when she sees Mrs. Lin getting older and older: "Although Mrs. Lin doesn't say it, she definitely hopes that you can spend more time with her."
As she spoke, she picked up a piece of tender fish and put it into the bowl.
"You are busy with company affairs. Although you go back to see her several times a month, it is not as good as accompanying her every day." After Ye Wanqing finished speaking, she slowly tasted the fish, her eyes full of memories and emotions of the past.
"Are you in a good mood?!"
She chewed the last piece of fish carefully before slowly speaking with a hint of relief in her tone: "Well, maybe it's because the weather has finally cleared up."
Lin Xuan caught the subtlety in her words and smiled slightly: "Yes, sunshine can always dispel the haze." His eyes fell gently on her face without further investigation.
The conversation between the two flowed like a stream. Lin Xuan rarely let go of his usual reserve and had a relaxed and pleasant conversation with Ye Wanqing.
Ye Wanqing also seemed particularly talkative, as if she wanted to continue this rare harmony.
Dinner ended in a pleasant atmosphere. The sound of the dishwasher working came from the kitchen, adding a breath of life to the tranquility.
Ye Wanqing stood up and began to clear the table, while Lin Xuan took the initiative to help put the dishes into the dishwasher.
He had just washed his hands when the phone in his pocket rang at an inopportune moment. Lin Xuan glanced at the screen, then turned to look at Ye Wanqing, a hint of apology flashing in his eyes: "Sorry, I need to take a call."
Ye Wanqing smiled and nodded, then turned around and took out a plate of colorful fruits from the refrigerator and placed it on the coffee table.
After Lin Xuan finished the call and returned to the living room, he saw Ye Wanqing sitting elegantly on the sofa, holding a magazine in her hand, but not reading it.
"Have some fresh fruit." She handed him an exquisite silver fork, and Lin Xuan accepted it happily without any hesitation.
However, just as he was about to sit down, Ye Wanqing suddenly called him: "Lin Xuan, there is something I want to talk to you about."
The unprecedented seriousness in her tone made Lin Xuan's heart tremble. He frowned slightly, gently placed the silver fork next to the fruit plate, sat up straight, and waited for her next words.
"What...exactly is it about me that you like?" This question was like a stone thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.
Lin Xuan was a little surprised. He didn't expect Ye Wanqing to suddenly ask such a question.
He looked at her deeply, and his bright eyes seemed to contain endless secrets.
He smiled softly and scratched his head awkwardly. "I can't really explain this question. Sometimes love is just so inexplicable, isn't it?"
He really couldn't explain why he liked her, but once he realized his feelings for her, he couldn't help himself.
Adult love is often less impulsive and passionate, but more mature and steady. But when the night is quiet, the longing surges like a tide, making it difficult to fall asleep.
"Have you ever thought that your feelings might just stem from a kind of unwillingness?" Ye Wanqing put down the fork in her hand, looked directly at Lin Xuan, with a hint of temptation in her tone.
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became subtle, and a hint of displeasure flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes.
He replied in an almost cold tone: "Ye Wanqing, I am already thirty-four years old this year. I am not a child anymore. I know what I am doing."
There was a hint of displeasure in his words, as if telling her that he didn't need her doubts. Ye Wanqing smiled lightly and put down the fork in her hand:
"Of course I know. I'm 29 years old now. I'm no longer that little girl who only yearns for love."
There was another silence, and an indescribable tension filled the air.
Ye Wanqing pursed her lips lightly, and finally lowered her head: "In fact, you might as well focus more on accompanying Mrs. Lin. She is old and needs the company of her family."
If the Lin Xuan of the past had heard such words, he would have walked away long ago.
But at this moment, despite the unhappiness in his heart, he still tried to control his emotions: "If you really don't want to continue, you can tell me directly, no need to beat around the bush."
Ye Wanqing raised her head in surprise, looking at Lin Xuan with a hint of complicated emotions in her eyes.
She finally picked up the fork, picked up a bright red strawberry and put it in her mouth: "Okay, I promise you, I will give you a massage tonight. But, that will really be the last time."
There was a hint of determination in her words, as if she was putting an end to this relationship.
Lin Xuan looked at her, a complex emotion flashed in his eyes, but in the end he just nodded slightly without saying anything more.