I Want A Lifetime With You

Chapter 583

Chapter 583 To Live Without Her

Awkwardness filled the atmosphere within a split second, as no one had expected that Huo Ling would be so blunt. Evidently, Fu Ling did not expect Huo Ling to direct such a question to her either.

She was stunned and said nothing for a long time, but the movement of her hands turned faster. Judging from the situation, it was apparent that she had no intention to talk about Su Shaoqing. Huo Ling, however, did not let her off and continued to ask, “Fu Ling, you know Dr. Su, right? What do you think about him? Well, he looks like a player to me. Am I right?”

Fu Ling was getting rather annoyed as Huo Ling pestered her with the questions. Although she was stubborn, she usually remained silent and kept a low profile when many people were around. Others might even forget her existence sometimes. Yet, Huo Ling had made her the center of attention today.

In fact, not only Huo Ling, even others were curious about how Fu Ling and Su Shaoqing’s relationship went on.

Su Shaoqing, too, had his eyes fixed on Fu Ling. He wanted to give himself another chance if her answer gave even a flicker of hope about them.

Finally, Fu Ling paused and looked up at Huo Ling. “Are you interested in Mr. Su?”

Momentarily stunned, Huo Ling stared at Fu Ling blankly. She could not fathom why Fu Ling would bring up her and Su Shaoqing. Su Shaoqing, though, felt exhilarated at Fu Ling’s words. Is she jealous? Apparently, she is!

But he soon felt his entire body turn cold upon hearing what she said next. “You may have a try if you’re interested in him. Although he appears to be insouciant, he’s actually a faithful guy and dated only one girl after so many years.”

Fu Ling was telling the truth. In the past, Su Shaoqing was indeed in a relationship with a woman. From what she had observed, she could tell that Su Shaoqing and the woman had a close relationship, and the two of them nearly got married. They would’ve married and had kids now if it were not because of me.

Having that thought in mind, she smiled while adding, “So, don’t judge a book by its cover. I think Mr. Su is actually a great guy.” ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Her voice was soft, and she did not sound like she was joking.

Nevertheless, Huo Ling was shocked by her seriousness and hastily denied, “Stop saying nonsense, Fu Ling. I’m just curious about him and not interested in him. By the way, you seem to know Dr. Su well. Are you two close with each other?”

Fu Ling looked up at her. “Not really. It’s not a secret, anyway.” She smiled faintly, as though she was talking about someone who was not related to her at all. “Since you’re not interested in him, there’s no point to knowing more.”

As soon as she finished her words, she lowered her head and continued to wrap the dumplings. Pin- drop silence ensued in the spacious living room instantly. Although Huo Ling knew nothing, she could sense the tense atmosphere and scanned the surroundings. It was then that she saw Su Shaoqing’s otherwise harmless and carefree face darkened.

Puzzled, she followed his gaze and noticed that he was staring at Fu Ling intently. Why is he staring at Fu Ling?

Sensing something was off, Huo Ling wanted to say something, but Pei Huan tugged at her before she could. Shaking her head, Pei Huan said, “Come, we are not done with the dumplings yet. Ms. Huo, you can’t wrap the dumpling like this. Let me show you.”

Upon seeing that, Fu Ling was relieved and did not join their conversation again.

Despite that, Su Shaoqing continued to fix his gaze on Fu Ling and only stood up after a long time. “I’m going out for a while.”

He then walked past the others and exited the Wutong Residence without taking another glance at her. Hanging her head, Fu Ling clenched her fists as she tried to hold back her emotions. It took her a long time to regain her composure.

Shi Nuan and Pei Huan witnessed the scene. Naturally, they knew that Fu Ling was suppressing her feelings. However, it was her decision. There was nothing they could do but look at the doorway helplessly.

People found Su Shaoqing to be friendly and playful, and it was rare to see him being so aloof and calm. But Pei Huan knew that Su Shaoqing was gloomy when he was together with Fu Ling. Although Fu Ling feared him in those days, she could not help but get close to him.

Pei Huan had always felt that the two were incompatible, and she did not know about the incident between them. She only learned about it afterward, but everything was too late by then.

“Ling!”

Fu Ling looked up with an empty gaze. Hearing Pei Huan calling her, she looked at the former expressionlessly. “What’s up?”

Pei Huan shook her head. “Nothing.”

Fu Ling grunted in response.

After Su Shaoqing came out of the Wutong Residence, he stood still in the courtyard outside. The courtyard was empty and dark, with only a hint of light inside the house.

He leaned against a phoenix tree, holding a cigarette between his fingers. The cigarette was lit, but he did not smoke it.

The situation just now made him feel extremely uncomfortable. He could feel something was welling up in his chest and tried to release it but to no avail.

In truth, Su Shaoqing had never expected that Fu Ling would be more ruthless than him when she decided to walk away. I’m harsh when I threaten her, but what about her? How could she neglect me and say those words in such a light-hearted manner? She even tried to push me to another woman. Perhaps she’s no longer in love with me. Otherwise, how could she be so calm when saying those words?

He knew that she could not be faulted for that, as he had treated her without care when she chase after him wholeheartedly back then. Now that she had let go of him, it was his turn to stop bugging her.

Su Shaoqing hated himself for being so indecisive. Sometimes, he even wondered if it had to be Fu Ling and no one else. After all, he had lived a good life during those years before she appeared in his life. Even when he had deeply hurt her, all he felt was guilt and he wanted to make it up to her.

That’s right. It’s not that I can’t live without her!

Su Shaoqing tried to convince himself that since Fu Ling had decided to let go of him, he should also leave her alone. It would be the best outcome for them.

Meanwhile, the cigarette between his fingers had burned out. Feeling the pain in his fingers, he joggled his hand, and the cigarette butt scattered to the ground. The flickering lights went out.

He then slammed his foot on the cigarette butt a few times before leaning against the phoenix tree and looking up at it.

Coincidentally, he first met Fu Ling on a similar phoenix tree back then. She was bullied and climbed on the tree but could not get down later.

He occasionally passed by that road and ran into her there.

Su Shaoqing did not have any memories of Fu Ling at that time. His only thought was that the girl cried a lot, and her face was stained with tears and snot.

Someone like Su Shaoqing had been the center of attention since he was young. Hence, all the girls he had seen were all well-dressed beauties. It was the first time he saw such a sloppy little girl. He could not help but frown in disdain when he carried her down.

However, the little girl kept clinging to him since then. That was why he felt a little annoyed every time he saw her.

Su Shaoqing narrowed his eyes as he recalled Fu Ling leaving the Fu family when she was in her teenage years. He could still remember that it was the middle of the night when she waited for him outside his school and confessed to him.

Su Shaoqing led a happy life since childhood, having an excellent family background and talent that others could not compare.

He could no longer remember Fu Ling’s words at that point in time. Instead, he remembered what he had told her, “Who do you think you are? What makes you think that I’ll fall in love with you? Don’t you ever appear in front of me again.”

Since then, the girl did not appear before him anymore. Her presence was as average as a wildflower growing by the road, not worth his time at all. He finally met her after a long time when she was together with Li Heng and Pei Huan. She kept cowering and tried to avoid him, seemingly afraid of him.

It was only then did he realize that those words he had spoken when he was young and ignorant were so hurtful, and later she…

Upon reminiscing those days with Fu Ling, Su Shaoqing suddenly felt that he was a b*stard. He finally understood why she was no longer in love with him. After all, he had done so many things to hurt her before, and there was no way she could love him the way she did back then.

As the wind blew stronger outside, he felt somewhat cold. Even if it was hot wind, it could not warm his cold heart at that moment.

It turns out that I’m the one pushing her away. There’s no way I can get her back now.

Putting away his hands in dismay, Su Shaoqing finally understood his relationship with Fu Ling. In truth, there was nothing wrong with her treating him like a stranger.

When he returned to the Wutong Residence, the dinner and dumplings were ready. The dishes were actually enough for them, but Huo Ling, as a guest, claimed that she had never eaten dumplings before. Seeing her eager expression, none of them could bear rejecting her.

Hence, Shi Nuan ordered the chef to cook a large pot of dumplings. Of course, they did not cook the ugly dumplings wrapped by Huo Ling.

In the end, Huo Ling almost finished the large plate of dumplings by herself. She barely touched the rest of the dishes though. After eating, she even rubbed her belly with a satisfied look. “Oh, my gosh. It’s so delicious. Fu Ling, you’re so amazing!”

Basically, the dumplings that day were all wrapped by Fu Ling.

Hearing that, Fu Ling flashed her a smile. “If you like it, I’ll make it for you next time.”

“Thank you!” Narrowing her dark eyes, Huo Ling landed her gaze on Fu Ling and Su Shaoqing and fell into a ponder.

After a crowd left at night, the Wutong residence was still not vacated, as Shen Qianan, Fu Ling, and Huo Ling remained behind.

Pei Huan was reluctant to leave, too. After all, it had been a long time since she last met Fu Ling, and she had a lot to share with the latter. Now that Fu Ling was right before her, she decided to stay back.

Since Pei Huan stayed, Li Heng and Bao naturally stayed as well. They refused to leave without Pei Huan. Even if Fu Chengyan objected, it was futile.

After Shi Nuan and Fu Chengyan entered their bedroom, Fu Chengyan looked somewhat displeased as he said, “If I had known, I wouldn’t have left the hospital!”