newbobooks Chapter 320 Once loved to the point of life and death, now only disgust remains.
Chapter 320 Once loved to the point of life and death, now only disgust remains.
Song Ruyan nodded as if she understood, but she did understand the meaning of "we can't delay them".
She clapped her hands forcefully: "Great! I'll go find him and get to the bottom of this!"
After saying that, he hurried off to find Doctor Qian.
Dr. Qian hadn't slept all night, and his eyes looked tired. When he saw Song Ruyan come looking for him, he felt both expectant and apprehensive.
"Miss Song..."
Song Ruyan looked at him, mustered her courage, and spoke out what Chu Ruohan had taught her, adding her own understanding.
Dr. Qian listened quietly, his expectation gradually fading.
When he heard Song Ruyan say, "I can't hold you back," he gave a bitter smile.
“Miss Song, I understand what you mean.”
"If you don't mind that I'm more than ten years older than you, I will cherish you like a treasure and protect you for the rest of my life."
His voice was slightly hoarse and bitter, "But since you have no intention of doing this, I... I won't bother you anymore."
Seeing that he understood, Song Ruyan felt a great weight lifted from her heart.
I've finally made things clear after holding it in all night!
She nodded in satisfaction, stretched lazily, and yawned: "Great! I'm going back to sleep now!"
After saying that, he turned around and walked away with light steps, as if he had completed a tremendous task.
Dr. Qian was left standing there alone, watching her departing figure, a self-deprecating bitter smile on his face.
It turns out, it really was just wishful thinking on his part.
On the other side, outside the military camp.
Du Ruoling was dressed in an exquisite brocade dress, which seemed somewhat out of place with the solemn surroundings.
She tidied the stray hairs at her temples, her fingertips feeling slightly cool.
Before long, a tall and upright figure walked out of the camp.
Gu Cheng'an was dressed in military uniform, his posture was straight, and his facial features were more rugged than before, adding a touch of coldness honed by the battlefield.
He saw Du Ruoling, paused for a moment, then continued to approach, his face expressionless.
"I've met the princess."
His voice was calm, with a formulaic detachment, and his gaze did not linger on her gorgeous attire.
Du Ruoling's heart tightened. She suppressed her discomfort and forced a gentle smile.
"Cheng'an, I..."
She stepped forward, her tone urgent.
"I came to find you because I wanted to tell you... about us..."
Gu Cheng'an's gaze was fixed on the flags in the distance, and he did not look at her.
"Princess, please speak freely."
This aloof attitude made Du Ruoling's smile somewhat stiff.
She took a deep breath, as if she had made up her mind.
“Cheng’an, I know I was wrong before. I valued material things too much.”
"But it's different now!"
Her voice rose slightly, carrying a kind of eagerness, as if she were presenting a treasure.
"I have money now! Lots and lots of money!"
"We don't have to worry about money anymore, you can..."
"enough."
Gu Cheng'an finally turned his head, his cold gaze landing on her face, interrupting her.
His eyes were expressionless, as if he were looking at a stranger.
"Princess, the past is the past."
"I, Gu Cheng'an, am now just a military man, only knowing how to guard the border and protect my country."
"As for the others, I dare not presume to offer them."
These words were like ice water, extinguishing all of Du Ruoling's enthusiasm and expectations.
Her face turned pale instantly.
"No...that's not the case!"
She shook her head in a flustered manner.
"Cheng'an, please give me another chance, okay?"
“We can start over, just like before…”
Gu Cheng'an's lips curled into a barely perceptible arc, an arc devoid of any smile, only a chilling indifference.
"Can not go back."
He uttered three words softly, each word like a small hammer striking Du Ruoling's heart.
Seeing his unyielding attitude, Du Ruoling's panic was gradually replaced by a sharp suspicion.
Her gaze suddenly turned sharp.
"Gu Cheng'an, do you have someone else?"
The question was asked quickly and urgently, carrying a hint of resentment that she herself was unaware of.
She stared intently at Gu Cheng'an, as if trying to find any clue on his face.
"Did you meet them on the battlefield?"
"Those kinds of places are the easiest places to develop feelings over time!"
"Is there a woman who is considerate of you in every way, gentle and sensible, unlike me..."
Her words grew increasingly rapid, tinged with an almost hysterical speculation.
Gu Cheng'an's face darkened completely, and a chill settled between his brows.
He suddenly shouted, "Shut up!"
The voice wasn't loud, but it made Du Ruoling's next words catch in her throat.
"On the battlefield, a hundred battles raged amidst the yellow sands."
"The only thought in the hearts of the soldiers is to defend their homeland and die on the battlefield!"
His gaze was sharp as a knife, sweeping over Du Ruoling's face, which was contorted with excitement.
"How dare you make such slanderous speculations?"
"There you'll only find comrades-in-arms who share life and death, not the sordid thoughts you're imagining!"
Du Ruoling was scolded so much that she took a step back, her face drained of color.
She looked at the man in front of her and felt completely unfamiliar with him; his coldness and decisiveness were something she had never seen before.
The disappointment in Gu Cheng'an's eyes was almost overflowing.
He stopped looking at her, as if even glancing at her would be a waste.
"It's utterly absurd."
He coldly uttered those words without further hesitation.
He suddenly flicked his sleeve, creating a gust of wind.
He turned around and strode towards the military camp, his back view resolute and without the slightest trace of lingering affection.
She stood there, stunned, watching that tall figure disappear behind the camp gate.
It felt like something was gripping her heart tightly, the pain almost making it hard for her to breathe.
The surrounding area was a solemn military camp, and the soldiers passing by did not look to the side.
She stood there all alone, like an abandoned doll.
A drop of cold liquid landed on the back of her hand, and only then did she belatedly realize that she was crying.
But what's the use?
He's gone, truly never to look back.
What can she do to win back Gu Cheng'an...?
Inside the general's mansion, the night was gentle.
Gu Junze walked over and gently hugged her from behind, resting his chin on the top of her head.
"Still reading? Be careful not to hurt your eyes."
Chu Ruohan put down her book, turned around, and nestled in his arms, a faint smile on her lips.
"If you sleep too much during the day, you'll actually feel more energetic at night."
She took Gu Junze's hand and placed it on her stomach, whispering, "Junze, feel it."
Gu Junze was somewhat puzzled, but obediently placed his palm on her abdomen...