Chairman Husband, Too Boorish - 151

 Chapter 151 : This must be the most beautiful love letter.

Liang Xi Cheng pressed his temples, then nodded after a moment. "Send someone to keep an eye on these two people. Don't alert them for now."

Guan Jiu nodded. "Yes, Chairman Liang, I'll take care of it."

Liang Xi Cheng threw back the covers, got out of bed, put on his slippers, poured himself a glass of water, took a sip, and asked, "How's the situation at the company now?"

Guan Jiu glanced at him. The handsome man's face was expressionless, cold and aloof, almost unlike a man who would be moved by a woman. He sighed inwardly, then reported the situation solemnly, "After resuming our working relationship with the Ye family, every project has started. The board members are all quiet now, having nothing to say."

Liang Xi Cheng nodded. "Go back. Call Rex for me and tell him to postpone his trip to SGA for a few more days."

"Yes."

***

After Guan Jiu left, Dean Wu came to see Liang Xi Cheng. He had already been isolated in this room for several days, confirming there were no abnormalities, and was only allowed to see Guan Jiu today.

“Xi Cheng, I’ve gone to see Miss Bai.” Dean Wu didn’t dare hide anything from Liang Xi Cheng and told him everything. “I left her the thing you asked me to give her. I won’t hide it from you; she’s a bit tense right now, but I hope she can pull through.”

Liang Xi Cheng turned around, his back to the French windows. Roses bloomed brightly in the garden. His gaze was heavy as he stared at the vibrant red flowers, a hint of crimson in his eyes, a deep, unvented sorrow welling up within them. His voice was hoarse. “… I understand. Thank you, Uncle Wu, for taking the trouble."

"Don't say that." Dean Wu felt he, as the hospital director, bore a heavy responsibility for how things had turned out, especially since such a terrible disease had been contracted in his hospital. He sighed softly, "... Xi Cheng, it's Uncle Wu's responsibility. I'm sorry."

Liang Xi Cheng didn't say much. The so-called "sorry" was the most powerless and hurtful word in the world. He could say "sorry" without hesitation, but if he said it to Yan Liang, would she forgive him?

Dean Wu left sometime later, telling Liang Xi Cheng that he could be discharged today, but Yan Liang would need to be hospitalized for isolation because she still had a high fever. However, Dean Wu assured him that he would definitely give him a healthy Bai Yan Liang.

Healthy?

Perhaps her body would recover, but he was worried that her mind would be severely affected. He worried about her terribly, yet he still couldn't bring himself to go in and see her. He knew that if he insisted on going in, Dean Wu would definitely find a way to arrange things, but he still didn't …

It wasn't fear of infection, but fear of facing her.

Even Liang Xi Cheng felt fear—fear of her clear eyes, filled with questioning, reproach, and resentment, looking at him as if his heart were being slowly tortured with a knife …

Liang Xi Cheng's fingers trembled slightly, as if he didn't even dare to think about it; the thought would only cause him unbearable pain.

He numbly took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep drag. The nicotine slightly stimulated his nerves, giving him a moment of relaxation. He turned and sat on the sofa, closing his eyes and exhaling smoke, his mind replaying the events of the past few days.

After learning that Yan Liang had been accidentally infected with SARS, he was certain that this matter was not so simple. Even if Guan Jiu hadn't investigated thoroughly, he knew that it was most likely related to the Ye family.

His father's affairs over the past 20 years were also shrouded in mystery. Too many things had piled up, and even the strongest man had his breaking point. In the end, all that remained was one way out: to fight Ye Sheng Ming to the bitter end.

To fight him, there was only one way: surrender.

Liang Xi Cheng narrowed his eyes, the smell of cigarette smoke wafting through his nostrils. He took a deep drag, then slowly exhaled. The smoke gradually dissipated before his eyes, obscuring a part of the world, but it couldn't obscure his heart, still clear despite its scars.

Nothing ventured, nothing gained.

He needed to find a way to destroy the evidence Ye Sheng Ming possessed, and as for his woman … everything she had suffered and lost, he would make the Ye family pay the price!

... Yan Liang, give me some time, just a little is enough ...

***

The time spent in isolation is truly maddening, utterly devastating.

Yan Liang had never experienced such despair before. It was like being locked in a cage, completely cut off from the outside world, watching the sky outside the window change from bright to dark, then from dark back to bright, counting the IV drips by his bedside, drop by drop, slowly, making her restless and anxious.

The doctor only came in every now and then, just to take her temperature, change her IV fluids, and bring her food. Her mind seemed to have been emptied; in this space, even despair seemed a luxury.

Was she still herself?

For what felt like the umpteenth time, Dean Wu came in again, took her temperature, and saw the food lying untouched, the white envelope under the plate unopened. He sighed, thought for a moment, and said, "Miss Bai, no matter how difficult things are, don't be so hard on yourself. While you're suffering inside, others are suffering outside. There are still people in this world who care about you, people who are worth your perseverance. Don't be so negative."

—You're suffering inside, others are suffering outside.

"—There are still people in this world who care about you …"

Yan Liang turned her head somewhat dazedly, glanced at Dean Wu, and then remembered something, "… My mother, where is my mother?"

Dean Wu knew her situation, and of course, he also knew Qin Mu Hua's situation. He understood that what was keeping her going was probably only her mother, still in the ICU. He had to explain in an optimistic direction, "Your mother's condition is quite good; it's stabilizing now. If something happened to you now, have you thought about what would happen if she woke up and couldn't see you? Wouldn't she feel hopeless?"

Yes, she couldn't afford anything to happen to her. She had lost her baby, but she still had a mother. Yan Liang bit her lip, suppressing the stinging tears in her eyes, and nodded.

Seeing an opportunity, Dean Wu pressed his advantage, saying, "Miss Bai, I know you might resent Xi Cheng's decision … but he truly had no choice. He's suffering more than you are. He has a lot to say to you. Take a look at this letter."

…

The door closed again. Yan Liang sat on the edge of the bed for a long time, finally moving her fingers to reach out and grasp the white envelope. She hesitated for a long time, but finally chose to open it.

Actually, she had had countless urges to open it these past few days, but she had always resisted.

Because she had nowhere to vent her pain and resentment, she simply tried to ignore Liang Xi Cheng, wanting to transfer all her emotions onto him, just so she could barely breathe.

If he hadn't refused to tell her anything back then, and inexplicably said she was going to SGA, she wouldn't have fainted from the shock and ended up in the hospital.

If she hadn't gone to the hospital, her mother wouldn't have come, and without that, so many things wouldn't have happened …

This was the thought that had been running through her mind for the past few days, because only in this way could she find the strength to keep going.

Before this, she genuinely thought she would just live with resentment, persevere day by day, and find someone to share her pain and suffering, no matter what she had lost or how much she was in.

But all of that vanished when she opened that letter—leaving only uncontrollable tears.

This must be the most beautiful love letter.

Wife:

This is the first time I've ever tried writing a letter, and I never imagined that one day I'd want to talk to you, but in this way.

There are so many things I want to say to you, but I'm afraid I won't be able to explain before you come out. I worry you'll be angry, you'll hate me …

Of course, anger or resentment are fine, as long as you're okay, whatever you do to me, I can accept it. It's my fault, I'm sorry.

When I proposed to you, I sang you a song, saying, "I love you more every day."

At that moment, I thought, this woman is the woman I want to protect for a lifetime. I hope she's well, by my side, never shedding a tear, always happy and loved by me.

But I broke my promise, I did nothing, I made you shed too many tears, bleed too much. I'm not a good husband; I feel so much guilt towards you. We had our child; I signed the consent form myself, and the doctor performed the abortion.

I'm sorry, baby.

I don't ask you to forgive my helplessness at the time, but I really hope you can be okay.

As long as you're okay, as long as you're here, there's hope.

So, can you please hold on a little longer?

Take good care of yourself, cooperate with the treatment, and live a healthy life.

Once you're healthy, I will dedicate all my time to making up for the harm I caused you. Give me some time. I won't let any of those who hurt you get away with it. Those who made you sad and cry will be dealt with at your discretion.

You blamed me for hiding too many things from you before.

Believe me, I didn't do it intentionally.

It wasn't that I didn't want you to know; I just wanted you to live the simplest and happiest life. Perhaps my initial intention didn't yield the best result, and even backfired, but if I had to choose again, I would still choose the same thing.

Because for me, the most important person is only you.

Perhaps, after you come out, you'll find that some things have changed, but don't doubt my intentions.

You, Bai Yan Liang, will be my wife, Liang Xi Cheng's wife, for the rest of your life, and I, Liang Xi Cheng, will only ever acknowledge you, Bai Yan Liang, as my wife.

So, don't believe what you see with your eyes; please feel me with your heart. Remember every word I'm writing to you now, my darling.

I love you, forever.

Liang Xi Cheng.

…

When Yan Liang finished reading the last word, she realized the paper was covered in her own tears. She had read it while crying. She carefully pressed the letter to her chest, closest to her heart, biting her lip hard, yet tears still streamed down her face.

Plop, plop, one drop after another, tears welled up in her eyes, uncontrollable.

In this world, there are three things that are hardest to hide—a cough, poverty, and love.

She had used all her strength to hate Liang Xi Cheng, but it was no match for his letter. Even after losing everything she cherished most, he still stood on the other side of the cliff, telling her with all his might—I love you.

She loved him, loved him so much, how could she hate him?

All her emotions overflowed, overshadowing any negative feelings. For the past few days, she had been staring intently at an abyss, staring for so long that it seemed ready to destroy her. Just then, Liang Xi Cheng stood behind her, gently taking her hand and pulling her into his arms. He told her not to be afraid, that he was there for her, to let her know how much she was hurting, and that he was no less pained than she was.

Yan Liang bit her lip, but still managed to sob. Sadness, excitement, and a glimmer of hope enveloped her. Her world, which had crumbled so dramatically, seemed to be rebuilding itself because of his words.

... Xi Cheng ... Xi Cheng ... I love you too ...

***

Ye Qing finished her makeup, but was still a little uneasy. She asked the maid standing behind her, rubbing her eyebrows, "Do I look any different today than usual?"

This maid had been serving Ye Qing for a while and knew her young mistress's thoughts best. She quickly smiled and said, "Miss, you look so beautiful today. Did you have an appointment with Mr. Liang? Mr. Liang will definitely be smitten with you. I dare say there's no woman more beautiful than you in the entire City A."

"Little girl, your words are as sweet as honey," Ye Qing said, her heart filled with joy at the compliments. However, she was still a little uneasy. Because she was so concerned, she turned to the mirror and checked herself. "Do I really look good?"

"Beautiful! Beautiful! Even without makeup, Miss is a stunning beauty."

"Alright, alright, go now. I'm not home today anyway, so I'm giving you the day off. Go see your family, and come back tomorrow."

The maid thanked her repeatedly, "Thank you, Miss. I'll be going now."

Ye Qing waited for the maid to leave before going to the dressing room to choose a new outfit. She changed, looked in the mirror, and saw her curvaceous figure and alluring face. She was very satisfied.

She took out her phone and dialed a number. A familiar, alluring male voice quickly came through the other end. She softly called out, "Xi Cheng, yes, I'm ready ... Are you coming to pick me up? ... A meeting? Okay, I'll drive there myself. See you then." After hanging up, she was about to leave when her phone rang again. Ye Qing glanced at the caller ID, frowned slightly, but answered anyway, "Dr. Zhang, didn't I tell you not to contact me unless it's absolutely necessary?"

"... Miss Ye, I don't want to either, but you promised me before, that if I handled that matter well, you'd make me the hospital director ... Miss Ye, my own family is in turmoil. I wasn't the only one involved. Now I have to shut that girl up. I have to marry her, but I can't cause any family trouble before becoming the director, so Miss Ye, what do you think ..."

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