Fog Returns to the Capital

Chapter 130 Do you love him?
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A long, strong hand suddenly reached out from the side and grasped Li Wu's wrist.

"what--"

Li Wu was so frightened that her mind went blank, and she screamed instantly.

"it's me."

The next second, a deep, familiar voice sounded from behind.

But almost at the same time the voice behind him rang out, Li Wu reflexively reached out and pushed him away.

The moment she turned around and saw Zhou Jinghuai's face clearly.

Li Wu's expression froze instantly, and she subconsciously asked, "What are you doing here?"

"Why, you don't welcome me?"

Zhou Jinghuai's gaze fell on Li Wu's bloodless face, and he spoke slowly and calmly.

"It's already very late..."

Li Wu's heart was still pounding from the fright, and her voice was still somewhat dazed as she said, "You shouldn't be here."

"Where should I be?"

Zhou Jinghuai's tone remained calm and unhurried, but having held a high position for many years, even with his calm and composed demeanor, there was still an invisible sense of pressure.

"At your wedding?"

The words fell.

Li Wu's body suddenly stiffened.

He seemed surprised that the events of that afternoon had reached him so quickly.

But after a little thought, it becomes clear.

There's nothing in the capital that he can't know. Even if he doesn't investigate, others who get the slightest hint will be eager to tell him.

He stood before her, his tall figure almost completely enveloping her. Looking down, Li Wu saw her own shadow, small and awkwardly shrouded in that shadow.

Even after all these years, she still seems like a little girl who hasn't grown up in front of him.

This left Li Wu feeling powerless and helpless.

After a moment of silence.

Li Wu did not deny the marriage, but said in a low voice, "If you are willing to come, I will send you an invitation."

For her, he was more than just a former lover.

He gave her unprecedented pampering and indulgence, making up for the warmth and care she craved in her barren childhood, and giving her a different kind of affection besides what she received from her parents.

It's not just about love.

and so.

She would send him an invitation to her wedding if he wanted to attend. This was after hearing what Li Wu said.

Zhou Jinghuai laughed, "Lili, you really think highly of me."

That moment.

Li Wu couldn't quite describe the feeling in her heart. She felt as if the wound deep in her heart, which was about to heal, had been ruthlessly torn open, and blood gushed out instantly.

She was utterly disgusted by the way Zhou Jinghuai looked at her and the tone of his voice at that moment.

This also made her forget Zhou Jinghuai's identity, and she immediately turned cold, "But I guess Mr. Zhou is too busy to attend a small wedding, so just pretend I didn't say anything."

"I need to rest now, please leave as soon as possible, Mr. Zhou."

Done.

Li Wu turned around and was about to push the door open and go in.

But the next second, Zhou Jinghuai's voice rang out again—

Why did you agree to marry him?

“This is my private matter and has nothing to do with Mr. Zhou.”

Li Wu's voice remained cold, almost indifferent. But Li Wu had never shown such indifference towards Zhou Jinghuai before.

"You love him?" Zhou Jinghuai pressed on.

The words fell.

Li Wu's entire body suddenly froze.

But in the end, Li Wu looked at Zhou Jinghuai and smiled, "Does marriage have anything to do with love?"

Does loving each other necessarily mean getting married?
Zhou Jinghuai's gaze froze as he looked at her.

But Li Wu's voice continued, "What does it matter if I love him or not?"

In the empty corridor, Li Wu spoke each word with extreme difficulty and slowness, yet each word was clear: "He can marry me."

"He can give me a home."

After she turned seven, she had no home.

She wanted a home.

I want to have my own home.

At first, Zhou Jinghuai just looked at Li Wu without saying anything, but then he spoke slowly and deliberately, "What if I marry you?"

"Lili, will you marry me?"

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P.S.: Sorry, I'm having writer's block and haven't finished writing it yet. I'll read the other chapter tomorrow!
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