After one night of indulgence, the abstinent tycoon kissed her every night with his hand on her hip.

"He actually called his mother right in front of you and said he wanted to take you back to the Ling family's old house?"

Shen Yutong was somewhat surprised, but then she smiled faintly at Jiang Zhi and said, "This means that he has told his parents about pursuing you, and it seems that his parents approve of it."

"Thinking about it, it makes sense. After all, his parents are very good people, and they have a very deep relationship. Ling Jingyuan's father's love for his mother is well-known in the industry."

"My darling, Ling Jingyuan is clearly serious about you."

"I have a feeling that he doesn't just want to date you; he clearly wants to bring you home and make you Mrs. Ling."

Jiang Zhi paused slightly upon hearing this, but remained silent.

Shen Yutong took a sip of coffee and looked at Jiang Zhi, who hadn't spoken, and couldn't help but ask.

"Zhibao, what about you?"

"What exactly are your thoughts on Ling Jingyuan?"

"Zhibao, do you like Ling Jingyuan?"

What was she thinking?

She was with him?

Does she like him?

Does she like Ling Jingyuan?

Jiang Zhi lowered her eyes slightly; she had actually asked herself this question more than once.

Was her relationship with Ling Jingyuan merely a game, or...?

At first, the answer was yes; it was just a physical game between adults.

But now, the answer is becoming increasingly vague and uncertain, and her heart is wavering.

At first, she was certain that their relationship was purely physical, but now, without realizing it, she has slowly fallen in love with Ling Jingyuan.

Looking at her best friend's expression, Shen Yutong instantly understood what was going on.

"Sister, you're interested."

Shen Yutong looked at Jiang Zhi and gave her the answer directly.

Jiang Zhi listened to Shen Yutong's words without refuting them, but her beautiful eyes darkened slightly.

Seeing this, Shen Yutong gently patted Jiang Zhi's hand and said in a low voice, "Zhibao, don't think too much. If you like it, just like it boldly."

"Life is but 30,000 days, how rare it is to meet someone you truly like."

Instead of worrying about things that haven't happened yet, enjoy the present and cherish it.

"I know what you're worried about, but I don't think those things are a big deal. Besides, with Ling Jingyuan around, he'll definitely handle everything for you. If he can't even handle this little thing, how can he be worthy of your affection?"

"Treasure, follow your heart."

Shen Yutong's words made Jiang Zhi's heart skip a beat. Should she follow her heart?

If she followed her heart, her heart...

Jiang Zhi felt a little flustered. She let out a soft breath and looked at Shen Yutong.

"Yutong, let's not talk about me anymore. How have you been lately? You and that Fu Libai, you two..."

When Fu Libai was mentioned, Shen Yutong's mood seemed unaffected.

The two rarely met and spent a long time together, then had lunch together. In the afternoon, they parted ways because Shen Yutong had to go home and painstakingly update her novel.

Shen Yutong originally wanted to take Jiang Zhi home, but Jiang Zhi remembered what Ling Jingyuan had said before he left. She told Shen Yutong that Ling Jingyuan would come to pick her up. Shen Yutong smiled and joked a few times before leaving.

Since the beautiful woman has someone to pick her up, she won't be a third wheel.

She should go back to writing her novel as soon as possible. After all, writing is not easy and she can't finish it in a short time. There are still readers eagerly waiting for her.

After the two parted ways, Jiang Zhi sent Ling Jingyuan a message, and Ling Jingyuan quickly replied.

Wait for me, I'll be there in 20 minutes.

As Jiang Zhi looked at the man's message, the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up. She was so engrossed in replying to the message that she didn't notice the person walking towards her.

No rush, drive slowly and be careful.

Ling Jingyuan, who was about to start the car, saw Jiang Zhi's message and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly. She was concerned about him!

So cute!

"Okay, wait for me."

After replying to the message, Ling Jingyuan's eyes were deep and contained a faint starlight. He quickly started the car and rushed to see the person he wanted to see.

In the shopping mall.

Jiang Zhi looked at Ling Jingyuan's message with a sweet smile on her lips, making her stand out even more.

"Jiang Zhi".

Suddenly, a familiar male voice came from above Jiang Zhi's head. She paused slightly in her hand holding the phone, and slowly raised her head to see a familiar figure.

What do you say about Gu Shen?

"Jiang Zhi, I want to talk to you."

Gu Shen looked down at Jiang Zhi, his originally gentle eyes now carrying a hint of dominance.

Jiang Zhi glanced at Gu Shen and slightly distanced herself. Since he was about to get engaged, it was better for her to keep her distance from him.

"Gu Shen, we don't have much to talk about. I'm in a hurry, so I'll be going now."

After Jiang Zhi finished speaking, she was about to leave when Gu Shen's eyes darkened. He grabbed Jiang Zhi's hand and pulled her to a secluded corner.

Jiang Zhi frowned and broke free from Gu Shen, her face turning cold as she looked at the man.

"Gu Shen, what are you doing?"

Gu Shen glanced at Jiang Zhi, who had shaken him off, and frowned slightly.

"Jiang Zhi, are you really with that Ling Jingyuan?"

"I never imagined you were this kind of woman!"

"Do you know that he just treats you like a toy and plays with you? Jiang Zhi, I didn't expect you to be as materialistic and hypocritical as other women."

"Gu Shen!" Jiang Zhi interrupted Gu Shen coldly.

She couldn't understand how the gentle and refined Gu Shen had become like this.

"Gu Shen, it's my freedom to date whoever I want, and it's none of your business."

"Gu Shen, what right do you have to talk to me like that?"

After saying that, Jiang Zhi turned and left. Seeing this, Gu Shen's eyes flashed with a hint of jealousy and resentment.

"Jiang Zhi, you'll regret this one day."

"You're nothing but Ling Jingyuan's plaything for his own pleasure. You two are from completely different worlds, and there's no way you can ever have a future together."

"Jiang Zhi, you weren't like this before. How did you become like this? So materialistic, so vulgar, so self-degrading!"

Gu Shen's tone was filled with disdain and a hint of annoyance.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi paused slightly as she walked away. She stopped, turned around, and looked at Gu Shen with a strange and cold gaze before walking straight up to him.

"Slap!" Jiang Zhi raised her hand and slapped the man hard.

"Jiang Zhi, are you crazy!" Gu Shen looked at the woman in front of him in disbelief.

Jiang Zhi didn't understand. She and Ling Jingyuan were both single, so it was their own business if they were to date.

How come she became a materialistic, hypocritical, and self-degrading woman in Gu Shen's eyes?

Jiang Zhi looked at Gu Shen with a cold and distant gaze. How could he say that she was materialistic and hypocritical?

Who abandoned her first because of these things!

"Gu Shen, you don't deserve my love of so many years!"

After saying that, Jiang Zhi turned and left without looking back, and the last bit of complicated feelings she had for Gu Shen from back then vanished.

As Gu Shen watched Jiang Zhi's resolute departure, a deep darkness crept into his dark eyes.

Jiang Zhi let out a deep breath, feeling inexplicably relieved.

She glanced at the message Ling Jingyuan had sent her on her phone, a slight smile playing on her lips as she quickly walked toward the underground parking lot.

As soon as they arrived at the parking lot, Ling Jingyuan's car pulled up. Jiang Zhi got in, but Ling Jingyuan didn't start the car. Instead, he magically produced a bouquet of flowers from somewhere.

A bunch of purple tulips.

Jiang Zhi was slightly taken aback; this was her favorite flower.