Chapter 62
In the afternoon, Cheng Lydia arrived at Chung Grace’s doorstep.
Chung Grace surveyed her with a puzzled look and asked, “What’s wrong with you?”
“Can you let me borrow you for the night?” Cheng Lydia asked with both eyes.
“Sure.” Chung Grace stepped to the side to welcome her into the house.
Cheng Lydia, who was standing in the doorway, however, was a little hesitant, scanning the room, “Is Master Gu coming over here to stay the night?”
“No, he’s not used to living in my little doghouse, don’t worry about coming in.” Chung Grace pulled her into the house and sat down on the couch, “What’s wrong? Got kicked out of Shen Ron?”
“I’m the one who came out on my own.”
Shen Ron didn’t keep her from going home, she didn’t want to go back, she didn’t want to face that family again.
It was always hard to be looked at with a cold stare, and she’d had enough of that these days, and after that fight with Shen Ron this morning, she didn’t want to go back.
“That’s right, it’s time to come out and show him that you can’t live without him, so feel free to stay here and live until he knows he’s wrong.”
Cheng Lydia couldn’t help but lose her smile.
Shen Ron, how can you ever feel you’ve been wrong? How can we know our mistakes if we do not feel that we have made them.
“How have you been? Hasn’t the new play started?”
“We went to Paris for filming the other day, from now on, all the scenes are in LS City, so we don’t have to run around anymore.” Chung Grace patted her shoulder, “It’s okay, the sky is falling, there is sister to hold you up, there is sister to accompany you to grieve and laugh together.”
It’s good to have a good sister!
However, she herself is a mud buddha crossing the river itself, and how to help her to support a piece of heaven? I’m afraid that when the time comes, they will only be able to hug each other and cry.
Cheng Lydia doesn’t expect Shen Ron to forgive her, and understands that there’s no point in her going back to Shen Mansion; she and Shen Ron were supposed to be a transactional marriage, supposed to conceive a child for The Shen Family.
Shen Ron is sick of seeing her now and is certainly not likely to touch her again, so it’s the same whether he goes back or not.
Chung Grace is always busy with her work, and she is often too busy to go home. Staying at Chung Grace’s house is much more convenient and comfortable than staying at The Shen Family.
When you go to work as usual, when you don t go to work, you sleep until you wake up naturally, you don t have to worry about the old lady and Mrs. Shen having an opinion, you can fix your favorite breakfast after you wake up, and she has the whole day to watch TV and listen to songs …
Cheng Lydia hadn’t been this free in a long time, so free that she couldn’t give up this life.
It was a rare night for Chung Grace to finish work early, and the two of them discussed whether it would be better to go shopping or watch a movie after dinner while cooking at home.
Cheng Lydia was uninterested in shopping and suggested watching a movie.
Chung Grace didn’t object and on the way to the cinema, Chung Grace called Gu William to ask for the password of the charter membership card. cheng Lydia heard her pouting, “It’s just me and Lydia ah, where’s the man… … I’m not that spendy … Okay, I’ll see you later then.”
Chung Grace hangs up the phone and Cheng Lydia busily asks, “Master Gu will also go to the movie?”
“He doesn’t have that kind of American time to waste, no way.”
Cheng Lydia put her foot down, she didn’t want to meet up with Gu William.
The movie was watched as a package deal, a romance film about re-puffing after an art farewell.
The hero and heroine met as children in an orphanage, then each was adopted by two families, and when they grew up and reunited again they had long forgotten about each other. The process is sadistic and heartbreaking, but the ending is perfect.
Cliche storyline, yet still touches Cheng Lydia’s heart.
What a beautiful love story between two young children, just like the love between Shen Ron and Yang June.
“Uninspired, no plot, not interesting at all, I definitely wouldn’t take this kind of brain-dead movie if it were me.” Chung Grace grumbled unkindly as she walked out of the cinema.
“That’s because you haven’t met such a wonderful love.” Cheng Lydia grinned.
Chung Grace twisted her head and scanned her, “Spoken as if you’ve met one.”
Chung Grace suddenly arched an eyebrow and waved in the direction of the studio exit.Content property of NôvelDra/ma.Org.
Cheng Lydia followed her gaze and caught a glimpse of Gu William leaning against the floor parapet with his hands in his pockets and a casual look on his face, and Gu William saw them, smiling and nodding at the two before standing up straight and walking towards them.
“Been here long?” Chung Grace smiled and walked up to take his arm, her movements natural and skillful.
“Just arrived.” Gu William looked over at Cheng Lydia and smiled politely at her.
It was rare for him to be so polite, and Cheng Lydia, grateful in her heart, returned his polite smile.
The cinema is located on the fifth floor of this large commercial soundstage, and the three of them descend the escalator together, Chung Grace holding Gu William for a moment, and then turning back to Cheng Lydia for a laugh.
She knew Cheng Lydia was in a bad mood, which is why she took the time to watch the movie with her, but unfortunately it didn’t seem to work well, and Cheng Lydia’s already unpromising face remained painfully stoic.
“I know a nice dress up ahead, come on, let’s go in and check it out.” Chung Grace dragged Cheng Lydia quickly towards a designer store up ahead.
The clothes in this shop are expensive and really pretty, with bright colors that suit a fashionable and versatile girl like Chung Grace, who took a knitted dress off the rack and tried it on Cheng Lydia, saying with a smile, “Is it pretty? I wanted to buy it for you last time, but I was afraid you wouldn’t like it.”
Cheng Lydia scanned the dress and shook her head, “I wear a uniform to work, I don’t need to buy too many clothes.”
She really didn’t need to buy clothes, and the store was so expensive, the main reason being that Gu William was right behind her, and as soon as she asked for it, it was a matter of course that the men would pay for it, and she didn’t want that.
“It’s really pretty, try it on.”
“Why don’t you wear it yourself, you show up on a lot of occasions anyway.”
“I picked it out especially for you, forget it, I’ll try it on for you, we’re both about the same size anyway.” Chung Grace took the dress and headed for the fitting room.
Chung Grace went into the fitting room and the scene was instantly quiet.
Cheng Lydia swept her head up at Gu William and had to run out of things to say to avoid embarrassment, “When did you … get back?”
According to Chung Grace, Gu William was away on business these days.
“Just got off the plane.” Gu William stood in front of a row of brightly colored clothes, quiet as a calm lake, gray and eye-catching.
“Just got off the plane and came to see Yi?” Cheng Lydia couldn’t believe it somewhat; as far as she knew, Gu William didn’t care that much about Chung Grace.
“Hmm.” Gu William responded casually, gazing at her and asking rhetorically, “And you? Planning on hiding out at Chung Grace’s house for how long?”
How long will she hide? She doesn’t know herself yet.
If she could, she’d rather it be for life.
But her relationship with Shen Ron no longer allowed her to be optimistic in determining how long she could hide.
No one from The Shen Family had come to see her these days, only the old lady called the day after she left home, expecting her to be furious and to demand that she return to The Shen Family immediately to keep her contract.
Unexpectedly the old lady did not do so, but agreed with her, and even urged her with concern to just take a break and adjust her mind outside, and wait until the day she felt she could step into Shen Mansion again before going back.
The old lady’s care had always touched her!
“Hey, isn’t that Master Gu?” A surprised female voice rang out, managing to collect Cheng Lydia’s drifting thoughts and she joined Gu William in looking in the direction of the brand’s store entrance.
The first thing that caught Cheng Lydia’s eyes was Shen Ron’s long, upright figure, followed by the bright girl at his side.
The girl’s arm was intimately held within the crook of Shen Ron’s arm without a hint of unnaturalness.
This scene, Cheng Lydia or the first time to see, she thought that the heart only Yang June Shen Ron is not able to look outside those flowers and plants, more do not like female sex, did not expect …
What surprised her even more was that she couldn’t help but feel a sour feeling flood through her heart when she saw him so close to another woman, as if she was seeing the one she loved in love with another woman.
The pretty girl obviously didn’t know her, because after making the comment she just made, she swept her curious gaze towards her, and after doing so, she smiled and said, “Master Gu has changed his girlfriend again! Sure enough, he’s a playboy!”
Cheng Lydia parted her face, not daring to look Shen Ron in the eye like a deep well of cold winter.
She didn’t want to explain, because Shen Ron didn’t believe her even if she did.
It was Gu William who spoke up, smiling with a clear face, “I can’t help it, I can’t always be as obsessed with love as Miss Liu, not even caring if the other person is married or not.”
The beautiful woman who was called Miss Liu blushed, gave him an annoyed cross look, pulled Shen Ron and headed out of the store, “Ron, let’s go.”
Shen Ron didn’t stop much and walked out of the store with Ms. Liu.
Reflecting through the kitchen window, he saw Cheng Lydia slowly turn around and stare at him silently.
He hadn’t wanted to speculate about her relationship with Gu William or care, but still his heart suddenly tightened at the sight of the two of them together.
Was it because the other man was Gu William? He tried once more to ask himself.
“Ron, I know your wife isn’t well, I’ll take care of her and I’ll take good care of you for her.” Liu Laura promised with a delicate look on her face as she wrapped her arms around him.
Shen Ron stroked her hair caressingly, his smile not reaching his eyes.
Take care of June? He doesn’t expect it, he’s happy as long as he doesn’t do anything to hurt her like Cheng Lydia did.
Shen Ron is not really a womanizer, but he has gotten himself into a lot of trouble because of it, and he wants to give up June and find a suitable woman for life, even if it is a loveless marriage.
If June must go, he’ll have to live with another woman for the sake of The Shen Family.
Isn’t it just women? If he wants them, he can get them anywhere.
So when Liu Laura called to tell him that she was back home and planned to stay in LS City and by his side forever, he hesitated for only two seconds before agreeing to her dinner date.
Liu Laura was no less in love with him than Lim EdithDuan Hannah or any other suitor, and he thought he could give it a try.
It’s not easy to get your heart back. How hard can it be to spend it?
“You know that girl?” Cheng Lydia asked Gu William as she withdrew her eyes from the doorway.
“Don’t really know each other, met her a few times, know she pursued Shen Ron.”
“How could so many women pursue him.” Cheng Lydia seemed to murmur.
Gu William smiled, “But the only woman who could marry him is you.”
“How can I be the only one, when Ms. Yang is truly the only one for him?”
“Yang June had an accident with him before he had time to get a marriage license and perform the marriage ceremony, and at best, she is his favorite person and cannot be considered his wife.”
The most beloved … is the most lucky to be Shen Ron’s most beloved woman, isn’t it? What’s the name of a couple, what’s the name of a righteous man?
“Hey! What’s all the serious talk?” Chung Grace stood in front of the two in that new dress and got upset, “I’m asking if you guys look good, no reaction at all.”
Cheng Lydia was busy taking her eyes up to the dress she was wearing, the knitted fabric was more or less tight and looked sexy and beautiful on Chung Grace’s body as it jutted out in front and back.
But this style doesn’t suit Cheng Lydia in any way, and Chung Grace spins around and asks, “How’s that? Does it look good?”
“Nice to look at, but not for Ms Cheng,” Gu William replied with a serious face.
“How is that unsuitable?” Chung Grace said disapprovingly.
Gu William swept Cheng Lydia a look and smiled wickedly, “Ms Cheng is not as fit as you to hold it.”
Cheng Lydia pretended not to hear and turned away to look at the clothes on the rack.
This man is going crazy again.
Chung Grace blushed, did she talk like that?
She smiled and walked up and put her arm around Cheng Lydia with an apologetic look on her face, “Ah … Lydia you don’t mind, William he’s more of a joker and is a bit straighter when it comes to jokes.”
“I know.”
“You know?”
“Just found out.” Cheng Lydia swept her gaze over the body Gu William, smiling a fairly normal smile.
Seeing that she wasn’t angry, Chung Grace finally put her mind at ease and went back to the fitting room to change her clothes.
Cheng Lydia continued to look at the clothes on the racks in style, occasionally exchanging a few words with the sales clerk as Gu William stood aside and said, “You didn’t just answer my question, when do you plan to return to The Shen Family?”
Cheng Lydia finally met his gaze formally and stared at him with a straight face, “This is a personal matter that I feel no obligation to tell you about.”
With one sentence, Gu William could no longer speak.
Shen Mansion.
The old lady stayed in the living room purposely waiting for Shen Ron to return, and when she could easily hear the Bentley car pulling in, she righted herself slightly and chased away the growing drowsiness inside her.
Shen Ron looked sleepy, even as he swept up to her with a bland expressionless greeting.
The old lady sized him up and asked, “I heard you went on a date with Liu Laura tonight, why did you come back so tired?”
“Why isn’t Grandma asleep?” He asked in reply.
He and Liu Laura had just had a meal and watched a movie, so why was he so tired? He didn’t understand it himself.
Is it because of the lack of love? Dating someone you don’t love and enjoy is not pleasure, it’s torture.
The old woman answered in the same way, “If you can’t pick one out of the pile of women out there that you like and can see, then go get Lydia for me, late as it is, for fear of being late.”
Shen Ron snorted, “It’s not like she’s some kind of meat and potatoes that will be coveted?”
“One Gu William is worth a group of people, I can see that Gu William has extraordinary feelings for her.” Old Mrs. Shen picked up her cup of tea and took a light sip, speaking in a serious manner, “If you leave her alone outside, there’s no guarantee that Gu William will take advantage of the situation and snatch her away.”
That was true, Shen Ron remembered seeing the two together just now inside the branded clothing store.
Gu William must be dying for Cheng Lydia to leave home and still live at Chung Grace’s house, where he can visit Cheng Lydia on the pretext of going to see Chung Grace, eating together, watching TV together, and … together.
Shen Ron bristled, unconcerned, “Then let him grab it, it’s not like it’s a good woman anyway.”
“Shen Rone–!”
“Grandma’s fine or go to bed early, I’ll go up first.” Shen Ron threw that down and turned to head upstairs.