Chapter 1660. Promise? (1)
“Otherwise, I’ll miss out on a golden opportunity. It’s the same in the world of business and relationships. Uncle Dongfang, I’m afraid that no one has experienced this more deeply than me.”
Before Dongfang Gan could finish, Lan Xiu completed his sentence.
He put down the white chess piece in his hand and sighed softly. “I’m too cautious. I was afraid of cracks appearing in many things, so I’ve always been careful. I’m afraid that once I take that step, I won’t be able to go back to how it was.”
“Love and marriage are like a gamble. After taking that step, there are only two outcomes — acceptance and rejection. However, it’s only when you’ve done it that you won’t have any regrets. If you’ve been working hard to fight for it, you might not have lost to Fujiwara and Qi Lei. I know my own daughter. She’s not the type of person who would give up everything for love. Instead, she’s an extremely protective person. Since things have come to this, Xiu, I’m afraid that you can only…”
“I know that she’s very protective of Qi Lei now. After all…”
“It’s good that you know. You’ve been on your own for so many years, and you’re not young anymore. Don’t wait any longer. You don’t have much to look forward to. It’s time for you to worry about yourself. I promised your father that I would take good care of you. If you’re not doing well, I won’t know how to explain to your father. Don’t be too silly, waiting is often useless, especially when it comes to matters of the heart,” Dongfang Gan advised.
“I know. Uncle Dongfang, please don’t worry. I know what to do. I’m not putting much thought into these matters at the moment.”
If it was not going to be her, how was he to accept it?
The name Dongfang Liuyun had long been around him. He could even smell her breath when he closed his eyes. How could he accept other women? Since he could not have them, he might as well…