Zhuang Ning cried so pitifully that Ye Cheng felt his heart was going to break. He forcefully pulled her into his arms, ignoring Peng Peng who was still standing at the side. He hugged her tightly as he said in a low voice, “Zhuang Ning, Zhuang Ning, listen to me, okay? I love you. I really love you. Apart from you, I’ve never loved another woman. Not before, and not in the future. In my life, there’s only you.

Zhuang Ning struggled with all her might to break free of his embrace, trembling and sobbing. Exhausted, she finally leaned against him.

Ye Cheng heaved a sigh of relief and silently gestured for Peng Peng to leave.

Peng Peng was very worried. She made all sorts of threatening gestures, warning him to speak to Zhuang Ning properly.

With his eyes, he assured Peng Peng before Peng Peng left.

At this time, Zhuang Ning, who had grown tired from crying, finally calmed down.

The duo sat on the couch and finally had a proper talk.

Ye Cheng explained again that he had no choice.

Zhuang Ning nodded. “Guan Tang told me everything.”

“G-guan Tang?” Ye Cheng was surprised.

Zhuang Ning glared at him as she reached out for a piece of tissue. As she wiped the tears at the corners of her eyes, she said, “Guan Tang is a good person. I felt enlightened after speaking to her. She put in a good word for you, saying that you have no choice. She said that the Young Miss of the Yin family is used to playing with men. She told me to bravely fight for my love. Don’t give up, and don’t compromise.”

Ye Cheng was secretly shocked, but he still smiled and patted Zhuang Ning’s hand. “I really have to thank Miss Guan. I didn’t expect her to see things so clearly.”

Zhuang Ning glanced at him. “You only treat me as a confidant, right?”

Ye Cheng hurriedly waved his hand. “No, no, no. How’s that possible? What do you take me for? Zhuang Ning, I’m serious. I really like you. There’s only you in my heart!”

Zhuang Ning turned her head away, ignoring him. Her eyes brimmed with tears again as she said, “To begin with, I’m someone with no one to rely on. I’ve already done all that I can to reach where I am now in the entertainment industry. I knew how you felt about me, but I didn’t dare to let myself think about it. I’m afraid this is just a whim to you. I’m afraid I’ll hurt in this relationship. For these reasons, I’ve been holding back. However, when I saw you with another woman today, I felt as though my heart had been stabbed. As it turns out, it’s useless no matter how I try to suppress my feelings. I don’t know when it started, but I fell in love with you. I’m really useless.”

Zhuang Ning covered her face and wept.

Ye Cheng felt as though his heart had melted when he heard these words. At this moment, he was really willing to die for Zhuang Ning. As it turned out, this was what love felt like.

…

When Ye Cheng finally left, Zhuang Ning collapsed on the couch in exhaustion. It was not easy to lie.

At this moment, Peng Peng walked in with a worried expression on her face. She asked, “Sister Zhuang Ning, aren’t taking too big of a risk by doing this?”

Zhuang Ning sneered. “Only by doing this will Ye Cheng not suspect anything. He’s an arrogant person. How can he easily believe me?”

Peng Peng frowned. “I better arrange for a few more bodyguards to stay by your side.”

Zhuang Ning did not object. Instead, she asked, “Any news from Song Ning?”

Peng Peng shook her head. “No. There’s nothing. Dr. An seems to have disappeared. Don’t you think it’s strange?”

Zhuang Ning sat up. “Help me arrange it. I’m going to the Mu family. I have a strange feeling, but I can’t tell if it has anything to do with Jiahui. I have to meet them and listen to their plans. Only by meeting them can the plan advance…”