Chapter 592: Chapter 591 Good Suggestion
Liu Zheng was stunned for a moment, then said, "It’s pretty."
Lin Ruoyun pursed her lips and smiled, "Then let’s go."
"Okay."
Liu Zheng replied.
Lin Ruoyun hooked her arm around Liu Zheng’s, and the two walked out of the clothing store.
The fashion store was not far from home, so Liu Zheng and Lin Ruoyun only had to walk a few hundred meters.
They kept walking straight ahead until they arrived outside a high-end Western restaurant.
"The environment here is nice, let’s go in and sit."
Liu Zheng suggested.
Lin Ruoyun nodded slightly.
The two entered the Western restaurant and took seats by the window.
"Miss, what would you like?"
A female waitress came over with a smile and asked.
"I’ll have a steak, thank you."
"All right, please wait a moment."
The waitress replied and then left.
Before long, the waitress brought the steak and two glasses of red wine. Lin Ruoyun raised her glass from the table and said, "I’ll toast to you."
"Cheers."
The two clinked glasses and each took a sip.
Although the Western restaurant was small, it was very exquisite with a tranquil atmosphere and the scent of coffee lingering in the air.
The lunch was quite enjoyable.
Lin Ruoyun was very cheerful and chatted with Liu Zheng for a long time.
Their relationship gradually grew warmer.
"Ruoyun, do you have a boyfriend?"
Liu Zheng asked suddenly.
Without thinking, Lin Ruoyun answered, "Yes, he’s my fiancé."
"Fiancé..."
Liu Zheng murmured, a trace of disappointment crossing his eyes.
But he quickly concealed it.
"What a coincidence, you’re like me; I have a fiancée too."
Lin Ruoyun smiled and said nothing.
The world is indeed quite small.
Liu Zheng sighed inwardly and continued, "Then how much do you love him?"
Lin Ruoyun was silent for a moment before slowly saying, "He’s the only man I’ve ever loved, and we are already engaged."
"I see." Liu Zheng’s expression dimmed.
Seeing his look, Lin Ruoyun hurriedly explained, "I’m sorry, Brother Liu, I didn’t mean it, it’s just, I really like her, we’ve been together for five years now, and I’ve been deeply in love with her from the first day I knew her, I think our union won’t change anymore."
"It won’t, I believe fate is something hard to predict," Liu Zheng shook his head.
"Yes, I know you believe in fate, but I don’t, so please, Brother Liu, don’t try to persuade me anymore," Lin Ruoyun pleaded.
Seeing her expression, Liu Zheng ultimately nodded, "In that case, I won’t force you, but, Ruoyun, if there’s a chance, I hope you’ll come back to me."
Lin Ruoyun smiled, "I know, I will definitely come back to you."
Liu Zheng looked at her, his eyes slightly moist, "Then I wish you and him lifelong happiness, forever in love."
"Mhm."
Lin Ruoyun replied, picking up her knife and fork to cut the steak.
She didn’t notice that Liu Zheng’s gaze was fixed on her the whole time.
...
Nine o’clock in the evening.
After taking a bath, Lin Ruoyun, dressed in a loose-fitting nightgown, lay in bed, the images of the meal she had with Liu Zheng running through her mind.
That handsome face, the sharp eyebrows, the profound eyes, and the tender gaze.
The restaurant where they had eaten was not far from her home. When Liu Zheng walked her home, she had specially warned him not to tell anyone about their dinner date.
However, Liu Zheng did not agree and ended up telling her mother about it.
Upon hearing that her daughter was running away with a man, Mother Lin was furious.
At the time, Mother Lin was undergoing acupuncture surgery. Upon hearing the news, she immediately called and asked Lin Ruoyun to rush back home.
So Lin Ruoyun hurried back.
She had intended to be honest with her mother about it, but her mother was critically ill, and Lin Ruoyun, fearing an accident, chose to keep it a secret.
She dared not tell her mother that she was with Liu Zheng.
She had no choice but to weave a lie, saying she had a fallout with her father and left the Lin Family with him.
Seeing her sincerity, her mother believed her and comforted her, promising that no one would bully her.
"Ruoyun!"
Suddenly, a shout came from the doorway.
"Who is it?"
Lin Ruoyun asked with confusion.
"Mommy!"
Surprised, Lin Ruoyun quickly threw off the covers.
"Mom, why are you not asleep so late? Are you feeling unwell?"
Lin Ruoyun hurried over and supported her mother’s arm.
Her mother was a medical doctor and rarely rested, her health had always been good, unless there was some issue.
Thinking of this, Lin Ruoyun grew even more nervous.
"It’s nothing serious, I was just worried about you. I just heard from Liu Zheng that you were dining out with him."
Mother Lin spoke gravely.
"It’s not a big deal.
Lin Ruoyun smiled, "Don’t worry, nothing will happen."
"You really are muddle-headed. What era is this? If you dine with a man, just dine, but why lie to your mom!" Mother Lin said sternly.
Feeling guilty, Lin Ruoyun could only obediently admit her mistake, "I was wrong, I won’t do it again."
Mother Lin shook her head helplessly.
"Ah..."
She sighed softly.
"Mom, what’s really the matter?"
"I just think that Liu Zheng is not a bad kid. Although he’s no match for Chen Minghao, he’s been good to you. Even if we’re not considering marriage, we can think about it if you’re willing..."
Mother Lin hesitated for a moment.
"Mom, please don’t!"
Lin Ruoyun hastily interjected, "Don’t worry, I won’t marry Liu Zheng!"
"Why? Aren’t you two already dating?" Mother Lin frowned.
"Mom! This is my own business, please don’t interfere!"
Lin Ruoyun said resolutely.
"Oh!"
Mother Lin sighed.
"Mom, you should rest now, I’m going to go out."
After saying that, Lin Ruoyun ran out as if fleeing.
When Lin Ruoyun returned to her room and closed the door, her heart was still pounding wildly.
Her mother was right, Liu Zheng indeed was a good man. He was sunny, handsome, genteel in character, and treated her well. If it weren’t for Chen Minghao, she would have accepted him long ago.
Unfortunately, Chen Minghao was the love of her life.
...
Mother Lin lay in bed staring at the pitch-black ceiling, unable to fall asleep for a long time.
"Husband oh husband, what should I do?"
Tears streamed down Mother Lin’s face; she truly liked Liu Zheng.
She grew up fatherless, always thinking her mother was dead, but when she saw Liu Zheng’s cultivated demeanor, she had a sudden realization that she hadn’t passed away.
She also had a son.
The more Mother Lin thought about it, the more agitated she became, unable to close her eyes all night.
...
"Ruoyun, it’s the weekend tonight, where did you go? Why are you only coming back now?"
As soon as Lin Ruoyun entered the house, Mother Lin couldn’t help but ask.
"I... I... I was at a friend’s place."
Lin Ruoyun stumbled over her words.
"Oh."
Mother Lin simply responded and did not pursue further questions.
...
The next day, Liu Zheng called Lin Ruoyun early in the morning.
"Hello, Liu Zheng, what’s up?" Lin Ruoyun said while nibbling on a piece of bread.
"I’m free today, do you want to have lunch together?" Liu Zheng invited.
"Okay." Lin Ruoyun agreed without hesitation.
"See you at noon then."
"See you at noon."
