cannon fodder love

Chapter 595 The Dragon's Bride 3

Long Yi stared blankly at Lin Wan'er's departing back, as if the whole world was collapsing at this moment. He could never have imagined that the love that he had once pledged to each other could be so vulnerable.

After returning home, Long Yi locked himself in the room, refusing to eat or drink, his mind filled with Lin Wan'er's cold words and heartless eyes. He didn't understand why his sincere efforts resulted in such an ending.

Although Lin Wan'er was resolute on the surface, she was still suffering in her heart. Whenever it was late at night, she would always think of every little moment she had spent with Long Yi. Those sweet moments were like sharp blades, piercing her heart.

However, Feng Yuexue did not let her go. She kept talking about Long Yi's faults in her ear and constantly introduced other rich boys who were well-matched to her. Lin Wan'er would resist at first, but gradually, she began to accept it all numbly.

Not long after, Lin Wan'er was engaged to a rich young man under the arrangement of her family. The wedding was grand and luxurious, and the whole city was talking about this marriage.

Long Yi was devastated after hearing the news. He decided to leave this sad place and start over in a place where no one knew him.

On the day he left, it was drizzling. He came to Lin Wan'er's residence for the last time, looking at the familiar building from afar, tears mixing with the rain.

Just as he turned around and prepared to leave, Lin Wan'er suddenly appeared at the door. A hint of complex emotions flashed in her eyes, but was quickly replaced by indifference.

"What are you doing here?" Lin Wan'er asked coldly.

Long Yi looked at her, his lips trembling: "I just want to come and see you, and wish you happiness."

Lin Wan'er sneered: "My happiness has nothing to do with you, go away and never come back."

Long Yi looked at her deeply, then walked away without looking back.

Long Yi left Lin Wan'er's residence in despair. His steps were heavy and staggering, as if he had used up all his strength in every step. The drizzle wet his clothes and hair, but he was unaware of it. There was only endless pain and despair in his heart.

He walked on the empty street, and the shops on the street were all closed, as if they were unwilling to face the outside world at this sad moment. Occasionally, a few hurried pedestrians saw his lost and soul-destroying appearance and just cast curious and indifferent glances at him.

"Why? Why did it turn out like this?" Long Yi murmured to himself, his voice sounding so weak and helpless in the rain.

At this time, an old man holding an umbrella passed by him. When he heard his words, he stopped.

"Young man, be more open-minded. Love in this world is impermanent." The old man sighed.

Long Yi raised his head and looked at the old man with empty eyes, "Impermanence? I gave my heart to you, but I ended up like this."

The old man shook his head gently and said, "The trajectory of fate is unpredictable. Perhaps leaving is a new beginning." After saying that, the old man slowly left.

Long Yi continued walking, and unknowingly came to a small hill outside the city. The trees on the hill swayed in the wind and rain, making rustling sounds.

He stood on the top of the mountain, looking at the city shrouded in rain and fog in the distance, his heart filled with reluctance and resentment.

"Lin Wan'er, I once thought you were my whole life, but now..." His voice was filled with tears.

Just then, a little bird flew down onto the branch beside him, chirping as if to comfort him.

"Little bird, little bird, can you understand my pain?" Long Yi smiled bitterly.

The bird tilted its head, as if listening.

Long Yi took a deep breath and said, "Forget it, it's all over. I'm going to find a new life that belongs to me."

Long Yi turned around and walked slowly down the mountain. The rain gradually stopped, and the sun shone through the thin clouds, but it did not dispel the haze in his heart.

He returned to the city, and the bustling market was in stark contrast to his loneliness. A little girl selling flowers stopped him.

"Sir, buy a bouquet of flowers. These flowers are so beautiful." The little girl said in a clear voice.

Long Yi shook his head and continued walking forward.

The little girl insisted, "Sir, you look unhappy. Maybe buying a bunch of flowers will make you happier."

Long Yi stopped and said with a wry smile: "No matter how beautiful the flowers are, they can't heal the pain in my heart." The little girl blinked her eyes, "Sir, don't say that, life is always full of hope."

Long Yi sighed, took out a few copper coins, picked up a bouquet of flowers, and continued on his way.

Unconsciously, he walked to a pub. Long Yi hesitated for a moment and walked in.

"Waiter, bring me a pot of wine." Long Yi sat down and said weakly.

The waiter quickly brought the wine over and said, "Sir, judging from your appearance, are you worried about something?"

Long Yi picked up the wine flask and took a big gulp. "Troubles? Haha, my heart is already dead."

At this time, a man who looked like a knight came over and said, "Brother, if you have any grievances, please tell me."

Long Yi glanced at him and said, "What do you know? The pain of love cannot be explained in a few words."

The knight patted his shoulder and said, "Although I don't know what it is exactly, but everyone has experienced a few twists and turns in life."

Long Yi remained silent and just kept drinking.

Long Yi was drunk and staggered out of the pub.

At this time, night had fallen, and the number of pedestrians on the street gradually decreased. A cool breeze blew by, and Long Yi's mind became a little clearer.

Just as he turned a corner, he suddenly heard a woman's cry for help. He narrowed his eyes and looked in the direction of the sound, only to see several hooligans surrounding a woman, touching her and speaking frivolously.

The woman's face was filled with fear, and she struggled hard, "Let me go, you scoundrels!"

The anger in Long Yi's heart was instantly ignited, and he shouted: "Stop!"

The gangsters turned around and saw the drunk Long Yi. One of them laughed and said, "Where did this drunkard come from? How dare you meddle in other people's business!"

Long Yi snorted coldly: "How dare you tease a decent girl in broad daylight? I will take care of this matter today!"

As he said this, he staggered forward. Seeing this, the gangsters rushed forward and started fighting with Long Yi.

Although Long Yi was drunk, he was still very agile. After a few moves, he knocked down several hooligans.

"Get out of here!" Long Yi roared.

Seeing that the situation was not good, the gangsters fled in panic.

The woman was still in shock, sobbing softly as she thanked Long Yi: "Thank you for saving me, young master."

Long Yi waved his hand and said, "Miss, you don't have to be polite. It's just a coincidence that we met."

With the dim light, Long Yi could see the woman's face clearly. Her eyebrows were as dark as distant ink and her eyes were as clear as autumn water. Although her face was covered with traces of tears, she looked even more charming.

The woman bowed slightly and said, "My name is A Wu. If it weren't for you, I really don't know what I would do today."

Long Yi looked at her, and couldn't help but feel a trace of pity in his heart: "Miss Wu, it's getting late, it's not safe for you to be alone outside, you should go home early."

Ah Wu lowered his head and said softly, "Sir, both my parents are dead. Now I am alone and have nowhere to go."

When Long Yi heard this, he was startled. After a moment of silence, he said, "If the girl doesn't mind, you can find a place for me to stay first."

A hint of surprise flashed in Ah Wu's eyes, and he nodded quickly: "Thank you, sir."

In this way, Long Yi brought A Wu and walked slowly forward under the moonlight.