Guan Su Lin repeatedly emphasized one person, leaving Zheng Mengni somewhat at a loss. She decided to obediently listen, her voice matching his, saying nothing at all. In her dark, glistening eyes, she deliberately displayed a trust and dependence like a little bird, allowing Guan Su Lin to indulge in his own thoughts.
What she meant to convey was that the waters of this family ran deep, and she somewhat regretted pulling him in. If he was unwilling, she could have him stop the car now and send her back home.
Zheng Mengni's gaze flickered slightly as she bit her pink lips. "Really? I can leave right now?"
Unconsciously, Guan Su Lin tightened his grip on her hand, showing no intention of letting go, yet he replied with a casual "Sure, as long as you want to leave."
Zheng Mengni's heart raced faster, secretly wondering if Guan Su Lin had discovered something. He had no reason to let her go now. The voice recorder was well hidden. Luo Xuezhi wouldn’t share information with an enemy. Where had things gone wrong?
Zheng Mengni pondered carefully, revealing no signs of her thoughts. "So you were lying to me all along, right?"
Suddenly, without being abrupt, her eyes glistened with unshed tears, shimmering as they turned. Not wanting to be noticed, she clumsily tilted her little head toward the window, pretending to sulk and ignore Guan Su Lin while actually observing his movements through the glass.
Guan Su Lin frowned slightly; this was an instinctive reaction that betrayed his unease and confusion at being caught off guard. But he quickly regained his composure and reached out to hold Zheng Mengni's slender shoulders gently, not daring to apply too much pressure but wanting to pull her closer.
"How could I lie to you?"
"Then why are you trying to send me away?"
"I'm not trying to send you away. Silly girl, I'm just worried about your safety."
Guan Su Lin rarely felt guilty but found that this little fool didn’t appreciate his concern. He continued to hold Zheng Mengni’s hand tightly, showing no sign of letting go. His body betrayed his words; he truly didn’t want her to leave.
In this game, he felt confident of victory and hoped that Zheng Mengni would be the one to witness him seize his kingdom.
"You said you would take me to do big business and help me establish a company. Was it all just talk? You haven't even started and are already preparing to leave me behind?"
Guan Su Lin suddenly applied some force, cradling Zheng Mengni's icy face to bring her gaze to him, but inadvertently caught a glimpse of the innocence and fragility in her eyes.
She can't leave.
In truth, she had never been able to leave.
This thought was something Guan Su Lin only realized at that moment. If Zheng Mengni said she wanted to go, even if he pretended to let her leave, he would soon find countless excuses and reasons to stop her.
Since that's the case, then simply...
"Don't go. Just follow me obediently."
"Mm-hmm."
"Once we’re inside the house, don’t believe anyone’s words except mine."
"Mm-hmm."
"Just stay here and keep saying 'mm-hmm.' Zheng Zheng, how are you so adorable?"
Guan Su Lin chuckled softly, as if teasing.
Zheng Mengni looked up at him with innocent eyes, quietly clutching his index finger as if relying on him.
In a soft voice, she said, "You're adorable too."
Guan Su Lin gazed at her with a smile, casually assessing her. The corners of his eyes lazily drooped, forming a charming arc.
With a playful grin, he said, "Thank you for the compliment; it makes me so happy!"
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