mtl008 Chapter 426 I Only Believe What I See
Chapter 426 I Only Believe What I See
The city at night is like a sleeping giant, with occasional sounds of distant vehicles or footsteps of people returning home at night.
In the room, moonlight shone through the half-closed curtains onto the soft big bed, outlining the contours of two figures.
Jiang Ning curled up in the quilt, breathing evenly, immersed in dreams.
However, because of a sudden work call, Gu Yuan had to get up quietly and put on his clothes carefully, for fear of disturbing his lover's sleep.
He stood beside the bed, staring at Jiang Ning's sleeping face, and the reluctance in his heart turned into a silent sigh.
Leaning over and kissing her lightly on the forehead, Gu Yuan turned and left, leaving behind a trace of silence and a slight regret.
However, at the moment the door closed, Jiang Ning's eyelids trembled slightly, and she was not completely asleep.
Feeling the emptiness beside her, her heartbeat accelerated involuntarily, and an inexplicable uneasiness spread in her heart.
She opened her eyes and everything was quiet.
Only the remaining warmth left by Gu Yuan and the faint scent of men's perfume in the air reminded her that he once existed.
Jiang Ning sat up and looked around, trying to find a clue.
The phone screen lit up, displaying Gu Yuan's message:
"Dear, there is an emergency at the company and I have to go take care of it. Don't worry, I will be back as soon as possible."
Although Gu Yuan's message made her feel a little relieved, the uneasiness in her heart still lingered.
She subconsciously put on a coat, hurriedly put on her shoes, and decided to go and see for herself.
The night breeze was cool as Jiang Ning drove through the empty streets. The doubts in his heart were as deep as the night.
She followed Gu Yuan's taillights closely, keeping a certain distance to avoid being discovered.
As time went by, her mood became heavier because she found that Gu Yuan's car did not drive towards the company, but stopped in front of a remote cafe.
Jiang Ning's heart sank suddenly. She turned off the car lights and observed quietly.
After Gu Yuan got out of the car, his assistant Xiaoya also got out from the passenger seat, and the two walked into the cafe side by side.
In the night, their figures seemed unusually intimate, as if they were a couple enjoying a late-night private talk.
Jiang Ning's heart felt like it was hit by a heavy hammer, she couldn't believe what she saw.
She knew that Gu Yuan and Xiaoya were close partners at work, but she never thought that their relationship would go beyond the professional scope.
Her hands gripped the steering wheel tightly, her knuckles turned white from the effort, and the pain in her heart surged like a tide.
She sat in the car for a long time, her mind in a mess, not knowing what to do.
Finally, she decided not to run away from it anymore, but to face it all.
She took a deep breath, opened the car door, and stepped into the scene that broke her heart.
Inside the cafe, under the soft light, Gu Yuan and Xiao Ya were sitting in a corner, chatting happily.
Jiang Ning's appearance brought their conversation to an abrupt end, and Gu Yuan's face showed surprise and confusion.
"Jiang Ning, why are you here?"
Gu Yuan stood up and tried to explain.
"This is a misunderstanding, we were just discussing work matters."
Jiang Ning's eyes swept back and forth between the two of them, and the questions in his mind shot out like sharp arrows:
"Work? In a late night café? You two don't act like it's just a work relationship."
Xiaoya also hurriedly stood up and tried to clarify:
"Sister Jiang Ning, it's really not what you think. We are here to discuss work because some things need to be discussed in a quiet environment."
Jiang Ning looked at them, anger and pain intertwined in her heart. She felt that her trust had been betrayed.
She tried hard to hold back her tears, her voice trembling:
"I don't want to hear any explanations, I just believe what I see."
After saying that, she turned around and fled from this suffocating place, leaving Gu Yuan and Xiao Ya looking at each other, at a loss.
The night wind was still blowing, but at this moment Jiang Ning only felt bone-chilling cold.
She drove aimlessly on the city streets, feeling lost and desperate.
She didn't know whether this relationship could continue, nor did she know how to deal with this sudden rift.
In that coffee shop, Gu Yuan sat there in a daze, his heart broken.
He knew that no matter what the truth was, there had been a crack in the trust between him and Jiang Ning, and repairing it would be a long and difficult road.
There was an abstract painting hanging on the wall of the cafe, colorful yet blurry, just like Gu Yuan's complex mood at the moment.
He recalled every detail of his acquaintance with Jiang Ning, and those sweet memories turned bitter at this moment.
He knew that if the misunderstanding was not clarified as soon as possible, his relationship with Jiang Ning might be broken.
Xiaoya stood aside, looking at Gu Yuan's painful expression, and felt guilty in her heart.
She said softly:
"Mr. Gu, I'm sorry. If this misunderstanding is caused by me, I am willing to explain it to Sister Jiang Ning."
Gu Yuan shook his head and said in a low voice:
"This is not your fault. It's my fault for not handling the boundaries between work and private life. I have to go find Jiang Ning now and make things clear."
He picked up his coat, hurriedly left the cafe, and drove in the direction of Jiang Ning.
The city's neon lights flickered on the car window, reflecting his anxious face.
He kept calling Jiang Ning, but no one answered every time.
Finally, at a traffic light, Gu Yuan saw Jiang Ning's car.
He quickly parked the car on the side of the road and walked quickly towards Jiang Ning's car window.
When Jiang Ning saw Gu Yuan, his expression was complicated, with both anticipation and vigilance.
"Jiang Ning, please listen to me. Xiaoya and I are really just talking about work. There is an urgent contract that needs to be revised tonight, and we must complete it before tomorrow. I chose to meet here because the company is closed and it is quiet here. I didn't tell you because I was afraid you would worry."
Gu Yuan's voice was full of sincerity and eagerness.
Jiang Ning looked at Gu Yuan, and the doubts and anger in his heart gradually subsided.
She knew that Gu Yuan was not the kind of person who would easily betray his feelings, but she still needed time to digest it all.
"I can trust you, but I need time. Tonight, I want to be alone."
Jiang Ning's voice was calm and firm.
Gu Yuan nodded. He knew that forcing Jiang Ning to accept an explanation at this time would only backfire.
He said softly:
"Okay, I respect your decision. But please remember, no matter what happens, I'm here for you. Our relationship is worth maintaining."
Jiang Ning nodded slightly, started the car, and slowly drove into the night.
Gu Yuan stood there, watching Jiang Ning go away, his heart filled with helplessness and self-blame.
He knew that in the days ahead, he would face a test of his soul, and he had to face it bravely to prove that his love for Jiang Ning was sincere and firm.