Chapter 430: Confidence from Family
Chapter 430: Confidence from Family
The night is as dark as ink, dotted with stars, like a profound painting.
Jiang Ning stood alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of the company building, holding her vibrating cell phone tightly in her hand. It was a message from Gu Yuan, asking her if she was okay and if she needed his company.
Her fingertips stayed on the screen for a long time, but she didn't click to reply. The waves in her heart were difficult to calm down.
She took a deep breath and dialed her brother Li Yiming. The voice on the other end was warm and steady, like a ray of sunshine in winter, dispelling the haze in her heart.
"Brother, I want to go to your place now, can I?"
Jiang Ning's voice sounded on the other end of the phone, trembling slightly, like a candle in the wind, revealing the unspeakable fragility and helplessness deep in his heart.
She longed to find a warm haven, a place where she could let down all her defenses and rely on others with peace of mind.
Hearing his sister's request, Li Yiming answered without hesitation:
"Ningning, of course you can come. Do you need me to pick you up?"
However, Jiang Ning shook his head slightly and declined his brother's kindness.
She knew that she needed some quiet time to think about some problems alone and sort out her tangled thoughts.
So she said firmly:
"No need, I can just go there myself."
After hanging up the phone, Jiang Ning silently packed up his belongings and slowly walked out of the office door.
Her steps were heavy, as if she was carrying the weight of the world, but her eyes were extremely firm.
She rejected Gu Yuan's invitation and chose to drive to her brother's company alone. This seemed to be the only decision she could make at the moment.
The night was dark, and when Jiang Ning finally arrived at Li Yiming's company, it was already late at night.
The lights in the company are still bright, as if telling of my brother's hard work and unremitting dedication.
Jiang Ning took a deep breath and walked into the door with firm steps.
As soon as we entered the door, the front desk staff greeted us warmly:
"Ms. Jiang, Mr. Li has been waiting for you."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning felt a warm current in her heart. She nodded, thanked the staff, and then walked towards her brother's office.
Along the way, her mood became more and more complicated. She was looking forward to seeing her brother, but also afraid that her emotions would affect him.
But no matter what, she knew that her brother would always be her strongest support and the sustenance of her soul.
Jiang Ning nodded politely, walked through the spacious corridor and came to his brother's office.
The door was gently pushed open, Li Yiming raised his head, his eyes instantly fixed on his sister at the door.
Without hesitation, he put down the documents in his hand, stood up quickly, and took firm and powerful steps towards his sister.
"Ning Ning, you are here."
Li Yiming's voice contained endless care, as if it could melt all the ice in the world.
He keenly noticed that his sister looked a little haggard, and a strong feeling of worry surged in his heart.
Jiang Ning forced a smile:
"Brother, sorry to bother you..."
Li Yiming waved his hands quickly and said firmly:
"What nonsense are you talking about! You are my only sister. No matter when or where, your presence will never be a disturbance."
After saying that, he held Jiang Ning's hand tightly, led her to sit on the comfortable sofa, and thoughtfully handed her a cup of warm tea.
Jiang Ning silently took the teacup, and gently stroked the wall of the cup with his slender fingertips, as if looking for some kind of comfort.
Silence hung in the air like a thick haze.
Finally, after some inner struggle, Jiang Ning slowly spoke:
"Some problems have arisen between Gu Yuan and I, and I really don't know how to deal with them..."
Li Yiming listened quietly, always maintaining his concentration and patience, without the slightest intention of interrupting his sister.
He knew very well that at this moment, all his sister needed was a loyal listener.
Jiang Ning continued:
"I feel like there's a lack of communication between us, and a lot of things aren't made clear. But every time I face him, I don't know how to start."
Li Yiming patted his sister's shoulder gently:
"Ningning, there is no absolute right or wrong in relationships. The key is to find a way to solve the problem. If you want, I can help you analyze it or give you some advice."
Jiang Ning looked at his brother gratefully:
"Thank you, brother. I'm really confused right now. I feel much better with you here."
The brother and sister chatted for a long time in the office, and Li Yiming used his experience and wisdom to support and encourage his sister.
Jiang Ning's heart gradually calmed down, and she began to think about how to communicate effectively with Gu Yuan and how to solve the problems between them.
As the night deepened, Jiang Ning left the company accompanied by his brother.
She knew that no matter how many difficulties lay ahead, as long as she had the support of her family, she would have the courage to face them.
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