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Chapter 1599 Again
As dusk settles in, it's rush hour, with cars and people bustling about.

After eating and drinking his fill, Wang Yan stretched as he left the restaurant and then took out a cigarette from his pocket.

Lin Xiao, carrying his bag in both hands, was playing a silly game with his heels on the ground. After stumbling, he asked Wang Yan, "Are you alright now?"

"Nothing was wrong from the beginning, missing you was the biggest thing."

Wang Yan chuckled, "Have you ever heard the saying, 'Walk a hundred steps after a meal, and you'll live to ninety-nine'?"

"Then there's the risk of stomach prolapse; eating on an empty stomach is also not good."

Although Lin Xiao complained, his actions betrayed him, and he had already started to catch up with Wang Yan.

Watching Wang Yan leisurely smoking, she asked, "Wang Yan, I really don't understand, what do you want from me?"

"I've said it so many times, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, why won't you believe me?"

"You're a complete scoundrel! Not a single word of yours is true. Besides, you're a cunning and malicious person. When Xi Cheng attacked you, nobody even reported it..."

Hearing Lin Xiao's condemnation, Wang Yan shook his head: "Great people don't concern themselves with trifles. If you fail, even the best reputation is useless. If you succeed, even the worst reputation will be admired."

"Then why don't you consider Nanxiang and Linquan? They are girls after all. How are they supposed to face people if this kind of thing is posted online?"

"You think they can't be seen in public anymore?"

Lin Xiao kept her head down, holding her small bag behind her back, and walked in a straight line. Wang Yan said to her, "Some people are just more resilient, more accepting of things, and more shameless. Nan Xiang and Lin Quan both have these excellent qualities."

Are you praising them?

"Of course. Daring to act and take responsibility, unafraid of public opinion—how can that not be considered excellent?"

"Then you are the best!" Lin Xiao emphasized the word.

"Thank you."

Do you think I'm praising you?

“Isn’t that right?” Wang Yan looked at her strangely, then nodded seriously. “That’s right. Praise is a form of description, but your words, when applied to me, are clearly a statement of fact.”

"You are so shameless."

"Thank you."

Wang Yan then said, "So that's what makes a good quality—it can save you a lot of trouble. If you're constantly thinking about these things, afraid to go out, and worried about what others will say, how can you live?"

"But you were the one who made it public!"

"You're wrong. I deliberately accelerated the process. Otherwise, do you think it wouldn't have been exposed later? Does nobody know Xi Cheng? Does nobody know Nan Xiang? Does nobody know me? Even if I didn't say anything, it would have become a hot topic in two days anyway. I said it to bring the hot topic earlier so that I could gain more. It's a way to make the best of a bad situation. It's a last resort."

Wang Yan suddenly put his arm around Lin Xiao's shoulder, "Let's not talk about Nan Xiang, let's talk about you."

Startled by Wang Yan's sudden action, Lin Xiao stiffened slightly. He struggled a little but quickly recovered, stammering, "What...what did you say about me?"

“You’ve heard a lot of news from Tang Wanru, and I’ve also heard some from her.”

Lin Xiao, who was being held by Wang Yan, suddenly felt a jolt of excitement, her heart pounding in her chest: "What...what did you hear...?"

"You like me."

"Nonsense! I...I..."

"You're just saying that." Wang Yan held her hand and stroked her face. "Lin Xiao, many people spend their lives in regret. They regret not choosing the path that made them hesitate at each crossroads in life. And in relationships, people often regret what they missed. They regret not being with the person they liked, not being with the person they loved forever, not..."

We are still young, and we have a long future ahead of us. There's a saying that goes, "If you don't go crazy now, you'll be too old." Youth is the capital of courage because it means you're not afraid of mistakes that require various conditions, giving you the courage to start over. That's what ethereal emotions are all about.

If you like a piece of clothing but don't buy it, you'll keep thinking about that piece of clothing in the shop window for a while afterward.

You might think, "That garment looks to be of good quality, made of high-quality material. It should be comfortable to wear. The cut is nice, with a slightly retro feel, different from current trends. It should look good on you, showcasing your taste and attracting attention."

If you buy it, things will be different. You'll know the quality of the fabric, whether it fits well, and how it looks. If you're satisfied, keep it; if not, you can return it, and you'll never have to think about that dress again in the future.

Now you have the choice: is it a possible love gone wrong for a while, or a lifelong regret? What would you choose?

Lin Xiao unconsciously followed Wang Yan, her mind replaying the question of how to choose. After a while, she finally came to her senses and looked up at Wang Yan.

"But this dress is being worn by two people..."

Wang Yan nodded with a smile, still stroking her cheek: "Then it depends on whether you truly like me. Lin Xiao, sometimes you just have to be brave, you have to break free from the shackles in your heart and escape the cage that confines you. How many people share this dress of mine has never been the most important thing to you, after all, you didn't just find out this today, did you?"

What I want to tell you is that nothing is more important than how you feel in the present moment. If you always overthink and hesitate, the end result will be that you gain nothing. When you reach a certain age and look back on your life, you'll find that you've been constantly missing out and losing things.

No, if you think about it calmly and carefully enough, you can perceive these things now. It could be a pen or an eraser from your elementary school days, or a rain you didn't get wet in or a snowfall you didn't see in your middle school years, or the kindness of others you didn't grasp in high school, or other male classmates with whom you developed feelings..."

Wang Yan's words echoed in Lin Xiao's mind like a demonic whisper, repeatedly asking whether he liked her or not, whether he should be bold, and about the other women—whether he should care…

After a long pause, she asked, "How did Lin Quan get together with you in the first place? Nan Xiang only got together with you later. How did Lin Quan agree to it?"

"To be honest, Lin Quan has a good eye. She first came to work for me at my company after she found out that I had sent Gu Yuan to jail. She wanted to get revenge on you and Gu Li, so she came here to incite me..."

Wang Yan recounted his encounter with Lin Quan, saying, "Remember that day we met at school? That day... Lin Quan said she'd discovered my charm during our time together and felt Jian Xi wasn't anything special, not worth her actively seducing. Instead, she thought I was a promising investment and wanted to invest in me early. I made it clear to her then that I wouldn't marry anyone and I certainly couldn't resist beautiful women throwing themselves at me. At that time, I'd already raised funds. Although I'm now worth billions, and my shares can't be cashed out, my abilities are still there; I could earn a lot even working for someone else."

You ask how many resources someone earns a million a year controls? How many temptations do they face every day? If I say someone is loyal to one woman, even you yourself wouldn't believe it, let alone others. That's the reality, and all I can do is be honest.

But Lin Quan was very decisive. She didn't care about all that. She said she didn't want to regret it later. She was still young, and she could leave me and live her own life whenever she couldn't take it anymore. She even paid for the hotel we went to together back then…

Nan Xiang's thoughts were probably similar; Gu Li's encouragement of Xi Cheng was merely to help her make a decision. Initially, Nan Xiang and I didn't get along very well, but as we got to know each other better…”

Without Lin Xiao pressing him further, Wang Yan recounted all the things that had happened between him and Nan Xiang.

"So Nanxiang is after your money? But you said you don't have much money and you didn't give Nanxiang much money..." Lin Xiao said, not understanding. "I knew before that Nanxiang was actually quite vain and materialistic, but I really don't understand what she was thinking."

"Even if she wants to hook up with a rich guy, she has to be able to get close to him first. Among the people she can get close to, who do you think is better than me? Who is younger than me? Xi Cheng called her a prostitute, and she said that if she's going to sell herself, she'll sell herself for a good price. That was just something she said in anger, but considering all the factors, I am truly the best choice."

As for money, I actually don't have as much money as Gu Li. So far, the money I've spent on Nan Xiang is just rent and living expenses, totaling less than 100,000 yuan. This money was all spent on her after our Series A funding round; the rent for the apartment has increased, so naturally it's higher. Before, it was only a little over 2,000 yuan a month.”

Wang Yan said with a smile, "Nan Xiang said this is also an investment for her. She hopes that when I have more money in the future, I can open a studio for her and set up an art gallery."

"That's true. Nanxiang has always wanted to hold an exhibition when she graduates. Are you going to help her make it happen?"

"Do you think I'm that free? Do I have that much money?" Wang Yan shook his head. "Besides, don't think of Nan Xiang as too materialistic. Everyone who comes from a poor background wants to live a wealthy life, and that's not a problem. I'm also pursuing wealth, and people who are richer than me are also pursuing wealth."

There's no difference between rich people earning more money and poor people wanting more money. It's just that the weight of wealth makes you think the rich are right and justified. Gu Li is a materialistic person, even more so than Nan Xiang. You understand this relationship, right?

Lin Xiao let out a sigh of relief: "I understand, you always have so many valid points."

"I am stating the facts."

Lin Xiao didn't speak, simply letting Wang Yan hold her as they walked step by step down the street, through the crowd. Even though it was winter, she didn't feel cold, because her heart was no longer elsewhere…

After walking for a while, Lin Xiao, who had been silent, finally spoke.

"I...I think...it's too fast..."

It's really fast; it's only been a little over half a year since they met. The number of times they've met and spoken can be counted on one hand, but now, they're already talking about feelings.

"Speaking of which, I haven't spent as much time chatting with Nanxiang as you have. Whether you're fast or slow, you'll get to the same destination. I've always believed that if something is going to happen sooner or later, then do it sooner rather than later. Don't drag it out endlessly, turning a good thing into a bad thing, exhausting your patience, and even your feelings. I've taken ninety-nine steps, you only need to take one."

Wang Yan stopped and faced Lin Xiao.

Then, under the gaze of Lin Xiao's bright, sparkling eyes, he cupped Lin Xiao's face and kissed her on the main street.

It was undoubtedly intense; Lin Xiao, who had been outside for a while, could even feel the heat.

After a long while, their lips parted, and Lin Xiao looked at Wang Yan with alluring eyes. However, she noticed the stares of those around her out of the corner of her eye. She glanced at the people around her and saw that passersby were all looking at them, and people across the street were also looking over. She immediately slapped Wang Yan in annoyance and took the initiative to hug Wang Yan and bury her head in his arms.

Wang Yan laughed heartily, then put his arm around Lin Xiao and left.

"Look, isn't it much more natural now?"

"Ugh, you're so annoying!" Lin Xiao punched her chest with her little fists.

"Many things are like this; a single step can make all the difference."

"You always have so many reasons, I feel like I've been fooled by you."

"The key to fooling you is that you have to have feelings for me, you have to like me. Otherwise, I can't brainwash you, and no matter how eloquently I talk, it won't work."

After laughing and joking around for a while, Lin Xiao said, "How much further do we have to go? My legs are getting sore from walking."

Wang Yan put his arm around her and said, "I always thought you weren't tired."

"You've confused me so much that I don't even know how long I've been walking. Now I just feel tired, thirsty, and cold."

"Then let's take a rest." Wang Yan looked ahead.

Lin Xiao also looked at the hotel ahead, without saying a word, but it seemed like she let out a soft "hmm"...

Lin Xiao is not a decisive person; she is an attached person who needs someone to make decisions for her. But at the same time, she is actually quite bold, and none of the people in this group are timid.

With the reason given by Wang Yan, she could finally give herself an excuse to indulge herself. With such a way out, everything would fall into place naturally.

Amidst his busy work, Wang Yan reflected on the past and realized that this was already their third encounter...

Lying in Wang Yan's arms, watching him smoke, Lin Xiao, overwhelmed with satisfaction, said, "Now I know why you don't want to get married, and I also know why Lin Quan and Nan Xiang are so devoted to you..."

"You're wrong. This is the sublimation of emotions, not the entirety of emotions. It's the most sacred and great thing for humanity. Don't think of it in such a vulgar way. But what you said does make sense, after all, I can go out and make a lot of money."

Lin Xiao curled her lip, then slapped Wang Yan on the chest in an annoyed tone: "You've achieved your goal, are you satisfied now?"

"You're wrong again. If it were that simple, why would I only have Lin Quan, Nan Xiang, and you? You think too little of me. Sleeping with you is just the beginning; the goal is to sleep with you forever. That goal won't be easy to achieve."

"rogue!"

Though the words were rough, the meaning was sound. Lin Xiao naturally understood the sense of responsibility in Wang Yan's words. Although he gave Wang Yan another arrogant slap, he also raised the corners of his mouth...

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