Chapter 277: The Story of Lan Li and Ding Jinshi 5_1
"Sergeant He..." Ding Jinshi only got these words out and then shook her head. "He’s a good man. You’ll be happy if you marry him."
In her words, Ding Jinshi was overflowing with envy. "Do you know? The woman I envy most in this world isn’t the sort who gets everything she wants. I envy women who can marry the men they love. Just hearing your name, I always assumed you were Sergeant He’s little sister. But on second thought, it’s not surprising. I remember hearing a long time ago that Sergeant He had a foster daughter. It must be you."
He Zhilan acknowledged graciously by nodding. "Yes, it’s me."
"So it turns out, you and He Teng are childhood friends. Lan Li and I also grew up together, but our endings are not the same. Sometimes, I’d rather just be a common girl."
"There is a saying, the person you love the most may not be the person most suitable for you, and may not be the one who will be with you for the rest of your life." He Zhilan could only offer this shallow consolation to Ding Jinshi. Honestly, she just hoped that Ding Jinshi could find a way out of her current predicament. But she was truly helpless. She knew Ding Jinshi loved Lan Li, but unfortunately, she was unable to help. Moreover, she hated Lan Li, so she wouldn’t be so foolish as to proclaim Ding Jinshi’s love for him on her behalf.
"If you feel like you’re backed into a corner, then just move forward. Surely you won’t leave yourself without a way out?" This was the only advice He Zhilan could give.
"Ironically, you’re right. I’ve got no way out." Ding Jinshi gave a self-mocking laugh. Her tear stains hadn’t yet dried, which made her laughter all the more ugly. "I’m getting engaged too, to Ding Long."