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The Ferris wheel at the amusement park is the largest in Qin Cheng, taking half an hour for a complete rotation!
Jin Chengyan regretted not following Qiao Nuo when she let go of his hand and got off the Ferris wheel.
Watching her figure gradually fade into the distance, an indescribable sense of anxiety welled up within him.
He took out his phone and called Qiao Nuo. No matter what, just hearing her voice would be enough; it was the only proof that she had merely walked away and hadn’t disappeared.
However, the call went unanswered, and the busy signal indicated that Qiao Nuo was avoiding him.
He dialed her number again and again, realizing he should have sensed something was off much earlier.
Qiao Nuo had pleaded with him to take a few days off work to stay at home, to take care of himself while accompanying her to make up for the four years they had lost.
He hadn’t thought much of it and naturally agreed.
In these past few days, she had been so good to him, accommodating his every whim. The once passive woman in bed now put in effort to please him, making it hard for him to resist every time.
She even planned activities that couples in love would do, scheduling everything tightly.
Could it be that she only wanted to create some beautiful memories before disappearing again?
No, Jin Chengyan refused to believe such an outcome!
But suspended in mid-air, he had no way to get down; was he supposed to jump?
In the midst of the crowd, Qiao Nuo walked forward without looking back, tears streaming down her face.
Around her, people were laughing and chatting, but she was enveloped in sorrow.
Just moments ago, while on the carousel, Yu Xin's daily text message had arrived as usual.
It reminded Qiao Nuo that she only had a few days left to be by Jin Chengyan's side.
She truly felt powerless to choose between Qiao Kawai's health and staying with Jin Chengyan; in the end, Qiao Nuo chose Qiao Kawai.
In this dilemma of choosing one over the other, Qiao Nuo opted for the option that would cause less harm.
If she were to let Yu Xin halt the surgery just to be with Jin Chengyan, then Qiao Kawai would have no chance of survival.
She could not bear to watch Qiao Kawai disappear from this world at such a young age.
As long as she separated from Jin Chengyan, Yu Xin would agree to allow Jin Chengyan to perform the surgery.
Qiao Kawai would not die, and Jin Chengyan could save her.
It was just that she could no longer be with Jin Chengyan!
In the face of life's choices, Qiao Nuo gave up her own small benefits; she wanted to save Qiao Kawai.
She didn't discuss it with Jin Chengyan, nor was there any way to do so. She knew her decision was selfish.
But they had never truly been together, and it wouldn't matter if they weren't in the future, right?
Yet she had ultimately promised Jin Chengyan that if both he and Qiao Kawai were safe, they would remarry.
But there was no question of remarriage; they had never divorced in the first place.
The moment she saw the marriage certificate, Qiao Nuo felt her heart twist painfully. How could he do this?
She would have preferred him to be more ruthless, to treat her as a lover without love, merely a physical connection. That way, she could leave more decisively!
Seven days—Yu Xin had given her seven days to stay by Jin Chengyan's side.
After those seven days, she had to leave him.
Otherwise, Yu Xin would use all her power to ensure that the Qiao Family completely disappeared from Qin Cheng, and she had the means to keep Jin Chengyan in the dark about it all.
Qiao Nuo had tried before; she had attempted to leave Jin Chengyan.
She had tried the very next day, wanting to see if it was possible to break away from him.
As she stepped out to buy groceries, she thought about not returning, but in the end, her feet instinctively remembered the way home. How could she possibly not go back?
On the third day, she tried again. While he was napping, she gently kissed his eyelids and quietly slipped away.
Yet, looking at his peaceful sleeping face and imagining his feelings when he woke up to find her gone made her heart ache.
Today was the fourth day. She deliberately took him to a crowded pedestrian street and amusement park.
As the crowd surged around them, she thought that if they got separated in the throng, she would leave.
But Jin Chengyan held her hand tightly; no matter how much force he exerted, they could not be torn apart.
On the carousel, when the horses turned away from Jin Chengyan's line of sight, Qiao Nuo's legs almost moved several times. Yet, she thought to herself that she just wanted to see him once more, just one more time.
When the music finally stopped, she still hadn’t gotten off the horse.
She couldn’t bear it; it truly was hard to let go.
It hurt even more than before. She knew being together would bring pain and that the road ahead was fraught with difficulties, yet she still wanted to hold onto this last warmth.
In front of the Ferris wheel, she released Jin Chengyan's hand and watched as he slowly ascended.
This was the moment. If she didn’t leave now, after seven days, it would be even harder to part.
They already had pleasant memories, and for the rest of her life, she could hold onto those memories and live on.
Yet, her heart ached so much.
As she walked down the street, she could even feel the gaze from above the Ferris wheel, belonging to Jin Chengyan.
But she didn't dare to look back, fearing that if she did, she would be unable to let go and would regret it.
...
As people surged toward the entrance of the Ferris wheel, it became nearly impossible for Jin Chengyan to make his way out!
He anxiously scanned the crowd outside, hoping to catch even a glimpse of Qiao Nuo.
But there was nothing.
Qiao Nuo wouldn’t do this; you can’t leave!
If you dare to go, I really won’t come looking for you again, absolutely not!
But before you leave, can’t you at least say something? Can’t you not be so silent and unguarded?
“Brother, do you want to buy some flowers?” A girl tugged at Jin Chengyan's sleeve, looking up at him with a question.
Jin Chengyan really wanted to push the little girl aside and go find Qiao Nuo, but when he looked down and saw her pitiful appearance, his heart softened.
She was holding a flower basket filled with several roses.
At that moment, he didn’t even think about why such a young girl was out selling flowers. He simply pulled out his wallet, took out several bills, and stuffed them into the little girl’s hands, eager to leave and find Qiao Nuo.
However, the little girl held onto his clothes and wouldn’t let go.
“Brother, you gave me money, so I have to give you the flowers!” she said innocently.
With his clothes being tugged at, Jin Chengyan found it impossible to escape. If he were heartless, he could just push her away.
Reluctantly, Jin Chengyan took half of the roses from the little girl’s basket, hoping to finally leave.
“Brother, you gave me so much money; all these flowers are yours!” What a persistent little girl.
Without saying a word, Jin Chengyan took all the remaining flowers from the basket. Now that should be enough; he could finally go find Qiao Nuo!
“Brother, a sister told me to take the flowers to the Wishing Pool to find her.” The little girl completed her task and skipped away happily.
Jin Chengyan was momentarily stunned, still pondering the little girl’s words. The next second, he set off toward the legendary Wishing Pool.
It better be Qiao Nuo; it better be a joke she made with him. Otherwise, he would truly not forgive her!
Around the Wishing Pool, couples were gathered with children, but Jin Chengyan could not find Qiao Nuo anywhere in sight.
He stood on tiptoe, trying his best to see over the crowd for a glimpse of her.
Then, someone tapped him on the shoulder from behind.
For a brief moment, he was stunned, and when he turned around, he saw Qiao Nuo standing in front of him with a smile.
He wanted to be angry; he even thought about giving her a stern lecture for disappearing without a word!
But instead, Jin Chengyan stepped forward and pulled Qiao Nuo into his arms tightly, as if afraid she might vanish again.
Roses fell to the ground around them.
But at that moment, did he care about anything else?
As long as Qiao Nuo was there, the world felt complete.
"From now on, don’t ever leave quietly again!" Jin Chengyan said, feeling as if he had been reborn after a disaster. "If you leave again, I won’t come looking for you. Understand?"
Qiao Nuo hugged him back, burying her head against his chest.
"Okay, next time I leave, you mustn't come looking for me." She added firmly.
With this experience, Jin Chengyan directly brought Qiao Nuo home. If there were any more mistakes, he couldn't guarantee that he would be able to bear the consequences.
The first thing he did upon arriving home was to carry Qiao Nuo into the bathroom. After turning on the shower, he quickly stripped both of them of their clothes and entered her.
He was genuinely a bit angry, so there was no tenderness in his actions.
They left traces all over the bathroom and throughout the room, only stopping their passionate activities when the sky began to lighten with dawn.
It seemed that only at this moment could Jin Chengyan truly confirm that Qiao Nuo was really by his side, that she would never leave him.
He had never been one to worry about such things, but in front of Qiao Nuo, he felt like a child.
Perhaps it was because he cared too much that he felt this way.
When he woke up, it was already noon the next day. Jin Chengyan nudged Qiao Nuo for another round. This time, he seemed particularly fascinated by the tattoo above her chest scar.
To cover that scar, she had decided to tattoo a phoenix over it, symbolizing rebirth and renewal.
He kissed the phoenix over and over again, as if trying to soothe the wound.
Just as he was preparing to pin Qiao Nuo down on the bed and keep her there all day, she pushed him away and got up to take a shower.
After washing up, Qiao Nuo emerged from the closet wearing a light pink dress. She had put on light makeup and tied her hair up but left a few strands down, looking particularly alluring.
“Are you going out today?” Jin Chengyan lifted the blanket, noticing Qiao Nuo dressed so elegantly. Was she planning to go to a fancy restaurant with someone?
“I have an appointment tonight, so I can’t accompany you,” Qiao Nuo said, deliberately ignoring Jin Chengyan’s bare body.
Did he do this on purpose? Did he not realize how good he looked?
And that area of his body was slightly defined, hinting at his boundless energy.
“A date? With whom? Why didn’t you tell me? What time will you be back? Should I pick you up? You look so beautiful; do you know I want to rip that dress off you right now, hmm?” He teased Qiao Nuo, his words direct and unabashed.
Qiao Nuo pushed his hand away, trying to distance herself from his heated body.
“Mr. Jin, aren’t you asking a bit too much?”
“Mrs. Jin, you are a married woman now. Going out looking this stunning makes me uneasy.” His hand rested on her waist, moving up and down teasingly.
Qiao Nuo gasped, feeling overwhelmed by his persistence.
“Enough! Stop it; I really have someone to meet and will be back later.” She steeled herself and pushed Jin Chengyan’s hand away.
“I’ll wait for your return,” Jin Chengyan said, slightly restraining himself. Perhaps Qiao Nuo really did have something important to attend to!
To be honest, he wasn’t the type to cling stubbornly; everyone deserved a little privacy, didn’t they?
Qiao Nuo kissed him gently on the cheek before turning to leave.
Left alone in the empty room, Jin Chengyan could only return to bed, intending to continue sleeping.
However, the bed was filled with Qiao Nuo's scent, and without her by his side, he simply couldn't fall asleep.
After tossing and turning for a while, he finally got up and took a shower, noticing some marks on his back from where Qiao Nuo had playfully scratched him.
He recalled how from yesterday until this morning, it felt as if they believed there would be no next time. They had poured all their energy into loving each other, and he always found immense satisfaction in Qiao Nuo.
After showering and changing clothes, he ate a little something and prepared to head to the study to handle some paperwork. After all, he hadn't been to work for several days, and Jin's affairs couldn't be neglected.
As he carried his teacup past the bedroom towards the study, he heard the persistent sound of incoming text messages from inside the room.
Thinking it was his own phone, he walked in and looked around. His phone was on the bedside table with a black screen, yet the notification sound continued.
Was it Qiao Nuo's? Did she forget her phone?
He carefully scanned the room and found Qiao Nuo's phone lying under a cushion. He chuckled at her absent-mindedness and was about to turn off the phone when a WeChat message came through from Xi Yisheng.
What kind of ridiculous note was this: Yi Sheng, a lifetime!
Jin Chengyan nearly threw his phone into the trash can upon seeing those words.
But the content of the WeChat messages left Jin Chengyan dumbfounded.
"I've arrived at the hotel. How much longer until you get here?"
"Still with Jin Chengyan? Can't break free?"
"It's fine, no rush. I'll wait for you."
"Faye, why haven't you come yet?"
"Are you coming today?"
The first message was from nine in the morning, when he and Qiao Nuo had just finished a workout. She had gone to the restroom, seemingly with her phone in hand, and she replied that she would be free soon.
Break free!?
Leaving his side meant breaking free?
After that, Qiao Nuo didn’t respond to Xi Yisheng anymore; he was the only one sending messages.
However, Jin Chengyan already realized that things were not so simple.
Qiao Nuo was with Xi Yisheng behind his back?
"Ha, are you kidding me?"
Without a moment's hesitation, he grabbed Qiao Nuo's phone and the car keys, then rushed out of Jin Mansion.
Driving at breakneck speed, Jin Chengyan headed straight to the hotel where Xi Yisheng had mentioned their meeting would take place. What kind of date was supposed to happen in a hotel?
Xi Yisheng had been taking care of Qiao Nuo for four years; there was no way he would tolerate them being alone together.
Going to the hotel didn’t mean going to a room—were they just going to sit downstairs and have coffee?
As he approached the front desk, Jin Chengyan exuded an air of authority, despite wearing casual home attire and having not even bothered to fix his hair.
"Find out which room Xi Yisheng has booked," he demanded. If Xi Yisheng had chosen this hotel intentionally or not, it was still under Jin’s brand.
The receptionist, taken aback by Jin Chengyan's imposing presence, quickly searched for Xi Yisheng's name on the computer.
Before long, she found it in the records.
"Sir, he is in room 1888."
"Room card," he said, extending his hand without any intention of waiting.
The receptionist promptly handed the room card to Jin Chengyan.
He turned and walked toward the elevator, holding the room card in his hand.
The elevator went straight to the 18th floor, and the quiet corridor was empty. He even knew exactly where Room 1888 was located.
But in that moment, Jin Chengyan stopped in his tracks.
What if he opened the door and saw Qiao Nuo and Xi Yisheng engaged in something inappropriate? What would he do then? Should he give up all hope for Qiao Nuo? Should he completely walk away from her?
But what if Qiao Nuo simply wanted to clarify things with Xi Yisheng, to draw a line between them, and his sudden appearance would make her feel that he didn’t trust her?
No matter what the outcome was, Jin Chengyan felt he couldn't accept it.
Once again, when it came to Qiao Nuo, Jin Chengyan found himself at a loss.
Yet his feet involuntarily brought him to the door of Room 1888. With a room card in hand, entering was as easy as pie.
Should he go in or not? He felt like he was facing a tremendous challenge.
If he didn’t go in, he would always harbor doubts about Qiao Nuo. What could possibly be so important that it couldn’t be discussed openly, that it had to happen in a hotel room?
If he did go in? His relationship with Qiao Nuo would surely deteriorate immediately, but at least he would know exactly what was happening inside.
Just as he placed the card against the lock, his phone rang.
Qiao Nuo's phone rang.
It was a call from Xi Yisheng.
But weren’t they inside together? Why was Xi Yisheng calling Qiao Nuo's phone?
However, she had set a song as her ringtone, and if he guessed correctly, the person inside should have heard the sound from outside.
He hesitated. After a brief moment of contemplation, he quickly walked to the end of the corridor, turned around, and pressed himself against the wall, not daring to look at what lay beyond the open door.
He and Qiao Nuo had finally gotten together after four long years of yearning. Was stepping out now going to ruin everything?
What husband could endure seeing his wife with another man in a hotel?
“Did I just hear my phone ringing?” Qiao Nuo's voice came through.
“No way, you must have misheard?” Xi Yisheng replied.
Jin Chengyan had already silenced Qiao Nuo's phone.
“I remember bringing my phone with me, but I can’t seem to find it,” she said, which was why she had used Xi Yisheng’s phone to call.
Jin Chengyan couldn't hold back any longer. He slightly leaned out and saw that Qiao Nuo was no longer wearing her soft pink dress; instead, she was in a bathrobe.
Xi Yisheng was also in a bathrobe, his hair slightly damp as if he had just taken a shower.
This scene made Jin Chengyan's blood boil.
He could understand that Qiao Nuo and Xi Yisheng had some excuse to meet in the hotel, but he couldn't comprehend why they needed to change into bathrobes for their discussion!
"Qiao Nuo." Jin Chengyan stepped forward. If he didn't confront them now, when would he?
Was he really supposed to wait until Qiao Nuo had completely betrayed him before saying anything?
Qiao Nuo had initially planned to enter the room with Xi Yisheng, but upon hearing Jin Chengyan's voice, she froze for a moment. She should have anticipated this; Jin Chengyan would definitely come.
To make the situation even more convincing, she had even asked Xi Yisheng to call her!
The sound of the phone ringing echoed from outside the door. He was here—she didn't know how long he had been waiting, but he hadn't entered yet.
At this moment, he finally confronted everything and called out to her.
Qiao Nuo and Xi Yisheng turned around simultaneously, watching as Jin Chengyan approached from the end of the corridor.
It felt like a battle on the verge of breaking out.
But in reality, the three of them were unusually calm.
"Explain," he said, staring directly at Qiao Nuo. If she could come up with a plausible story, like how they accidentally spilled juice in the hotel room and had to change clothes, he would listen.
"There's nothing to explain; it's exactly what you see," Qiao Nuo replied nonchalantly.
Jin Chengyan's eyes turned red with anger. Was Qiao Nuo making some kind of international joke?
"Do you even realize what you're doing?"
"Why wouldn't I?" Qiao Nuo stepped forward and snatched her phone from Jin Chengyan's hand. "Do you know what it feels like to be heartbroken, to be hurt deeply by the one you love the most, yet feel powerless to retaliate?"
He was speechless, looking at Qiao Nuo.
"I know you're wondering why I still want to be with you, why I built so many beautiful memories with you, right?" Qiao Nuo countered. "It's because only by making you fall deeply in love with me can I then kick you away and let you truly understand the pain I went through."
Cold as she was, every word that came out of Qiao Nuo's mouth felt like a sharp knife, piercing directly into Jin Chengyan's heart.
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