Chapter 714: Love is Mutual, Are You Worthy?
After My Rebirth, I Escaped My Marriage
Lin Gantang was furious.
In this relationship, Wen Yanqing had always been cautious, sensitive and humble; this injury made him even more doubtful about himself and his future.
She built up his confidence piece by piece, only to be unable to defend it against an outside push!
No wonder he always thought about making arrangements for her, no wonder he was so despondent. Look at this person, spouting the words of demons!
Heâs not worthy.
Heâs selfish.
Heâs making things difficult for her.
Gu Zhichuan despicably sought to destroy Wen Yanqingâs emotions.
Just like in the past when she was with him, he would coldly scold her, âThink about it yourself.â
Heâd ask impatiently, âIs it necessary to fuss over every little thing?â
Heâd disregard her coldly, âYouâre making unreasonable fuss, calm down.â
And now, he still stands on a moral high ground, demanding others heed his advice!
âI, Lin Gantang, came to this world for Wen Yanqing. You dream if you want me to leave!â Lin Gantang said angrily: âDonât dress up your ulterior motives as consideration for me! Who needs it!â
Lin Gantangâs slap and her gaze, filled with knife-like resentment, left Gu Zhichuan stunned in place.
He touched his burning face, a mix of numbness and pain.
âDid I say anything wrong? His blindness is a fact; his brain nerve issues are facts.â Gu Zhichuan licked his blood-tainted, sweet-tasting cheek: âGantang, donât be impulsive, dating is fine, but why gamble with marriage?â
Gu Zhichuan admitted he was despicable; if Lin Gantang and Wen Yanqing were together again, he might still hope. But if she were to register their marriage now, he wouldnât have the slightest chance.
He looked at Lin Gantangâs eyes, filled with hostility, and felt a choking sensation in his heart, a hard-to-describe sourness swelling within him: âWeâve been together for so many years, and you never loved me as deeply as you do him today, without looking back.â
âFor you?â Lin Gantang scoffed.
I, Lin Gantang, died once for the sake of loving you, isnât that enough?
She heard what seemed like the biggest joke, her gaze turning frosty: âWhat have you done for me, what right do you have to expect my wholehearted devotion. Gu Zhichuan, love is reciprocal, do you deserve it?â
Gu Zhichuanâs eyes looked defeated: âHim, everything about him is perfect in your eyes, but now that youâre registering, he doesnât even cast a shadow.â âThatâs all you can cling to, isnât it, Gu Zhichuan? Save yourself some dignity, and donât force me to slap your other cheek,â Lin Gantangâs eyes swept over him coldly: âNot leaving now? Would you like to stay here and wait for me to give you wedding candy?â
Gu Zhichuanâs breathing was tight: âGantang.â
âYou think you can stop something?â Lin Gantang said coolly and mockingly: âIf you wonât go, then stand here and watch as Yanqing and I walk in hand in hand, come out with a marriage certificate. Would you mind being a witness, and not worry about giving a wedding gift later?â
âGantang, why does your speech always have to be thorny?â Gu Zhichuan listened in discomfort.
âYou donât have to listen.â
Gu Zhichuan pulled out a cigarette, lighting it with an expression of loss and embarrassment.
As he exhaled the smoke, a deep frown formed between his brows.
Lin Gantang moved away into the distance, not wanting to be tainted by the smell of his tobacco at all.
Gu Zhichuan noticed her displeasure, looked at the cigarette in his hand, and ultimately snuffed it out.
âFine, Iâll go.â Gu Zhichuan tossed the extinguished cigarette into the trash bin, turned, and got back into his car, starting the engine.
After driving a distance, when he could no longer see Lin Gantangâs figure in the carâs rearview mirror, he stopped the car, picked up his phone, and dialed Mr. Linâs number.
She was right; maybe he couldnât stop her decision. So he would look for someone who could, even if it might not succeed.
He couldnât bear to watch her legally become someone elseâs wife from then on.
âHello?â
âUncle, itâs me, Gu Zhichuan..â