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"I have a daughter."
Gao Yong was stunned.
"She is very cute, her eyes are like mine, and her eyebrows and nose look like her father's. She is four years old and just had her birthday last month."
Gao Yong looked at her, seemingly still in shock from the immense surprise, forcing a smile as he asked, "You... are married? Or divorced?"
"I am married," Fang Xiaoran said, "but I am not divorced yet."
Gao Yong felt a bit of difficulty in breathing. He looked at the woman in front of him; in his heart, she seemed to always be the same as he remembered, yet she felt so unfamiliar.
"What do you mean by telling me all this?" he asked. "What do you want? Money? A house?"
"Gao Yong," Fang Xiaoran frowned at him, "you weren't like this before."
"What was I like before?" Gao Yong asked.
Fang Xiaoran fell silent.
Gao Yong let out a laugh, his voice filled with disappointment and pain: "So why are you telling me this?"
"To let you know that I have a family now, so you won't bother me anymore, okay?" Fang Xiaoran said.
Gao Yong stared at her for a long while before gently nodding.
"Alright," he said, "I understand."
He picked up his coat and left without closing the door, walking out silently as if he would never return.
Fang Xiaoran sat on the sofa for a long time.
"Mom!"
A cheerful voice came from the phone: "We're almost there! Dad is driving; he said to ask you what you want to eat?"
Fang Xiaoran smiled as she put her phone on speaker, tidying up her things while saying, "You can eat whatever you want, but don't eat too much ice cream."
"I know!" Jingjing giggled and replied, "Then Mom, send over the address. We're almost there!"
After hanging up the phone, Fang Xiaoran picked up her car keys and went downstairs.
She had originally planned to go to the office to fix some documents today, but since Jingjing came, she had to hand over her work to a colleague.
Fortunately, she had discussed this with Li Bin, who was very supportive of her career.
As soon as Fang Xiaoran arrived at the underground parking lot, she saw a black Land Rover driving in.
The car door opened, and Li Bin got out holding Jingjing.
The moment Jingjing saw Fang Xiaoran, she stretched out her little hands wanting to be held. Fang Xiaoran walked over and took her in her arms, smiling as she said, "Didn’t we say Dad would hold you? Why do you want Mom now?"
"Because I miss Mommy!" Jingjing said in her sweet voice.
Fang Xiaoran chuckled and pinched her nose, "Little clever girl!"
"Let's go," Li Bin said with a smile as he took the car keys. "First to the amusement park, then we'll go eat."
Jingjing couldn't wait any longer; upon hearing this, she immediately clapped her hands in delight.
Fang Xiaoran smiled at Li Bin and followed him into the car.
Li Bin took Jingjing to the largest amusement park in the city, which had many attractions suitable for young children.
Jingjing had a great time and played almost every ride before reluctantly leaving with Fang Xiaoran and Li Bin.
After leaving the amusement park, they went to a well-known private dining restaurant nearby.
The restaurant was elegantly decorated with a serene environment, attentive service, and delicious dishes.
Jingjing ate with great enjoyment, mumbling as she chewed, "Mom, the food here is even better than your cooking!"
Fang Xiaoran smiled and served her more food, "Then eat a little more."
"Okay!"
After finishing the meal, Fang Xiaoran took Jingjing to the restroom.
Just as they came out, she saw Gao Yong standing outside.
He seemed to have drunk a lot, reeking of alcohol, with bloodshot eyes fixed intently on Fang Xiaoran.
Fang Xiaoran instinctively took a step back, watching him warily. "What do you want?"
Gao Yong said nothing, just stared at her, then suddenly rushed over, grabbing her wrist and dragging her into the men's restroom nearby.
Fang Xiaoran was startled and struggled desperately, but her strength was too small to resist Gao Yong.
He pinned her against the wall, his hands braced on either side of her body, his voice trembling. "Why?"
"What do you mean why?" Fang Xiaoran frowned. "You've had too much to drink; let me go!"
"Why did you marry someone else?" Gao Yong asked. "You love me; how could you marry someone else?"
Fang Xiaoran was almost at a loss for words. "Gao Yong, you've drunk too much. Let's talk when you're sober, okay?"
"I won't let you go!" Gao Yong said suddenly leaning down and kissing her fiercely.
Fang Xiaoran's eyes widened as she pushed against him with all her might, but Gao Yong was too strong; she couldn't budge him at all.
His kiss was intense and desperate, as if he wanted to swallow her whole, making Fang Xiaoran feel suffocated.
Just when Fang Xiaoran thought she might suffocate to death, Gao Yong finally released her.
Fang Xiaoran covered her lips, breathing heavily, and stared at Gao Yong, "Are you crazy?!"
Gao Yong looked at her without saying a word.
Fang Xiaoran took out a tissue to wipe her mouth and turned to leave.
But Gao Yong suddenly hugged her from behind.
"Don't go," he said.
Fang Xiaoran closed her eyes, trying to suppress the anger inside her. "Let go of me."
"Don't go," Gao Yong tightened his arms around her. "Please don't go."
Fang Xiaoran took a deep breath and said, "Gao Yong, you're drunk. I don't want to argue with you. Let go of me."
Gao Yong remained silent, only holding her tightly.
Fang Xiaoran was about to explode in frustration when she heard a soft voice from outside the door, "Mom?"
Fang Xiaoran was startled and quickly opened the door to step outside, forgetting about Gao Yong.
Jingjing stood outside, looking at her with confusion. "Mom, what are you doing here?"
"I..." Fang Xiaoran was about to explain when she looked up and saw Li Bin.
Li Bin was also looking at her, his expression calm and unreadable.
Fang Xiaoran felt a wave of unease wash over her and hurried over to pick up Jingjing, explaining to Li Bin, "I ran into an acquaintance and chatted for a bit."
"Oh," Li Bin nodded and didn't ask further.
Fang Xiaoran secretly breathed a sigh of relief and turned to look towards the men's restroom.
Gao Yong hasn't come out.
He should have... left, right?
Fang Xiaoran withdrew her gaze and left the restaurant with Jingjing and Li Bin.
When they got home, Jingjing was tired from playing and went to bed early.
Fang Xiaoran came out of the bedroom and saw Li Bin sitting on the living room sofa smoking.
"What's wrong?" Fang Xiaoran walked over and asked with concern.
Li Bin looked up at her, remained silent for a moment, and asked, "That person, it's Gao Yong, right?"
Fang Xiaoran was taken aback. "How did you know?"
"I've seen his photo," Li Bin said.
Fang Xiaoran didn't respond.
Li Bin looked at her again and asked, "Do you still love him?"
Fang Xiaoran scoffed. "Of course not."
"Then why did you kiss him?" Li Bin asked.
Fang Xiaoran paused. "I..."
Li Bin looked at her with calm eyes, seemingly just waiting for her answer.
Fang Xiaoran took a deep breath and said, "He was drunk and forced a kiss on me."
"Then why didn't you resist?" Li Bin asked.
Fang Xiaoran was left speechless by the question.
Yes, why didn’t she resist?
She should have slapped him hard and walked away.
But she didn’t do that.
In fact, she felt a bit reluctant.
Li Bin looked at her, suddenly sighed, and reached out to embrace her. "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have doubted you."
Fang Xiaoran leaned into his arms, remained silent for a moment, and softly said, "Li Bin, I don’t want to lie to you. I... still have feelings for him."
Li Bin's body stiffened slightly but then relaxed as he gently replied, "I know."
Fang Xiaoran looked up at him. "You know?"
Li Bin nodded. "After all, he's the one you've loved for so many years. How could you just forget him?"
Fang Xiaoran lowered her gaze. "But I..."
"But you've already made a choice, haven’t you?" Li Bin looked at her with gentle yet firm eyes. "You chose me, and you chose Jingjing."
Fang Xiaoran trembled slightly.
"Xiaoran, I believe in you," Li Bin said softly. "I will wait for you, no matter how long it takes, I will wait for you."
Fang Xiaoran looked at Li Bin, her eyes gradually filling with tears.
She reached out her arms to embrace him, burying her face in his chest as she whispered, "Thank you, Li Bin."
Li Bin held her tightly.
Fang Xiaoran closed her eyes, feeling a sense of tranquility within.
She knew she should completely let go of Gao Yong; otherwise, it would be unfair to Li Bin and Jingjing.
She should start a new life, together with Li Bin and Jingjing.
With this thought in mind, Fang Xiaoran slowly fell asleep.
The next morning, when Fang Xiaoran woke up, Li Bin had already left for work.
Jingjing was still sleeping. Fang Xiaoran got up, washed up, made breakfast, and then woke Jingjing.
Just as they finished breakfast, the doorbell rang.
Fang Xiaoran walked over to open the door but froze in place.
Standing outside was Gao Yong.
He looked terrible, his face pale, dark circles under his eyes, and his clothes wrinkled as if he hadn't slept all night.
"What are you doing here?" Fang Xiaoran asked with a frown.
Gao Yong looked at her, his voice hoarse: "I came to see you."
"Is there something you need?" Fang Xiaoran asked.
Gao Yong was silent for a moment before saying, "Can we talk?"
Fang Xiaoran paused: "Come in."
Gao Yong stepped inside and saw Jingjing playing in the living room; he hesitated for a moment.
Jingjing glanced at him and sweetly said, "Hello, Uncle."
Gao Yong nodded slightly and said, "Hello."
Fang Xiaoran greeted him to sit down, poured him a glass of water, and then asked, "What do you want to talk about?"
Gao Yong remained silent, just looking at her.
Fang Xiaoran frowned and asked, "Gao Yong, what exactly do you want?"
After a moment of silence, Gao Yong asked, "Do you... love him?"
"Who?" Fang Xiaoran inquired.
"Your husband," Gao Yong replied.
Fang Xiaoran paused for a moment and said, "Of course."
Gao Yong looked at her with a complicated expression.
Fang Xiaoran felt a bit uncomfortable under his gaze, slightly turning her head and asking, "Do you have something else to discuss?"
Gao Yong remained silent for a while before slowly standing up and saying, "I... will leave."
Fang Xiaoran nodded and replied, "No need to see you off."
Gao Yong turned around and slowly walked out the door.
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