Addicted: Book Two - The Raging Flames of Passion

Chapter 15 - What a Great Day!

"Do you like Di Shuang?"

At those ridiculous words Gu Hai could not help but involuntarily burst into laughter, "Why is it that you also have this kind of idea? I've always thought you were smarter than all the other women in the company."

Yan Ya Jing suddenly spread her hand out, revealing the ring that was innocently resting on her palm.

"Don't tell me......when you gave me this ring the other day, you were deliberately trying to anger the person sitting at the table next to us, right? I'm not stupid enough to naively believe that this ring was actually meant for me."

You've guessed correctly... unfortunately, the person that you have in mind and the person that I have in mind are two completely different people. You will never know, the lover buried deeply in my heart for the past eight years is actually a man.

Seeing that Gu Hai did not respond again, Yan Ya Jing continued to test the waters.

"On my way back yesterday, I caught a glimpse of them kissing inside the car."

His own vivid imagination and the statement that flew out of someone else's mouth wielded two completely different yet destructive powers capable of destroying his sullen heart. At this moment, even if Gu Hai wished to conceal his emotions, it was impossible. This kind of feeling was simply too painful, too unbearable, especially during the second the words charged into his ears.

The hope and delusion that lied silently in Yan Ya Jing's heart was utterly shattered.

She shoved the ring in Gu Hai's hand while a smile shaded the tears that threatened to rush out, "Why can't you just admit it now, I won't make it hard for you. Since you already have someone in your heart, I'll have to settle for the second best. Just pretend I've never said anything."

Just as Yan Ya Jing turned around and was about to leave, Gu Hai suddenly grabbed her arm.

Yan Ya Jing did not have the courage to turn around anymore since her eyes were already red and brimming with unshed tears. She did not want Gu Hai to see her in such a pitiful state.

"I'll help you," said Gu Hai spoke indifferently.

This time, Yan Ya Jing adamantly refused instead, "There's no need to. I don't want to be a sinner."

Gu Hai turned Yan Ya Jing around to face him which allowed her to look straight into his deep eyes before he spoke with a confident tone.

"I'm more than willing to help you. I don't have a lover right now so you don't need to worry about anything."

Yan Ya Jing stared at him in a daze.

Gu Hai waved the ring in his hand as a hint of complication tugged at the smile on his lips.

"The design of this ring is already outdated and it's also engraved with mine and someone else's logo so it's not very suitable for you to wear. I'll buy a new ring as an engagement gift for you. Even though we can't be husband and wife, at the very least, you can keep it as a memento."

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After a hearty surge of cheers, several key engineers in the research facility leaped in front of the computer and incessantly hugged each other out of excitement.

"After finally overcoming the first round of technical difficulties, we can all go home to celebrate New Year's now."

Bai Luo Yin narrowed his eyes and smiled while at the same time gesturing everyone to quiet down.

"I'll treat everyone to a lunch today. We should definitely find a nice place to eat."

"Hahaha...then, we'll definitely take full advantage of you!"