Billionaire's Long Journey of Chasing His Love-Chapter 772 - 645: Once the Heart is Dead, Anything Can Be Tolerated (Part 1)
Yi Luowa saw that she understood her point, then took out her phone and dialed Justin’s number.
As soon as the call connected, Justin laughed, "Luowa, how did you find time to call me?"
"Senior, you’re so biased! Always thinking of Luowa, but it’s me, Huo Li!" Huo Li covered Yi Luowa’s mouth, laughing as she said, "Senior, are you busy?"
"Not busy. You accuse me of being biased, but I must explain. I’m not biased—it’s just that you used Luowa’s phone. If I don’t call her name, should I call you Huo Li?"
"Fair enough." Huo Li chuckled and released Yi Luowa, "Senior, I’m at Luowa’s place, and the moment I walked in, Joyina was talking about you. So, when will you treat us to your wedding feast?"
"...No rush. Sooner or later, you’ll get to enjoy it."
"Well, you better hurry. Don’t wait until my son is getting married while you’re still a lone wolf!"
"Hard to say." Justin chuckled, "Calling me just to talk about the wedding feast? Where’s Luowa?"
Yi Luowa pressed the speakerphone button and smiled, "I’m here. Senior, I saw a photo of your girlfriend the other day. She’s a beautiful person. You’ve got good taste."
Justin let out a bitter laugh, "When did you start judging people only on appearances?"
"I’ve always been a shallow person," Yi Luowa smirked, "From the way you’re talking, it seems like you’re not entirely happy with her."
Justin sighed wistfully, "It’s not about being satisfied or not. When the heart is dead, everything can simply be settled with compromise."
Yi Luowa exchanged a glance with Huo Li, and Huo Li suddenly blurted out, "Senior, what’s wrong with you? Saying such depressing things—aren’t we blood-sworn friends? Whatever’s in your heart, tell it to me. If I can help, I’ll definitely help!"
Justin sighed heavily, "It’s nothing. Just an unexpected wave of melancholy. Huo Li, you and Luowa really want to attend my wedding feast, don’t you?"
Huo Li nodded repeatedly, "Of course! We’re both younger than you, but look at us—we already have kids, while you’re still single. Do you think we don’t feel bad about that?"
Justin laughed, "To make you feel better, I’ve decided—I’ll get married before the new year."
Huo Li frowned slightly, "Before the new year?! It’s so cold in Beidi. Can’t you pick a better time?"
"Then you pick a date for me. Whatever you say, that’s when I’ll get married." Justin’s laughter came through the phone.
Yi Luowa grabbed the phone from Huo Li and frowned, "Senior, this is a lifelong matter—don’t take it lightly."
"Luowa, I’m not taking it lightly. I know you all wish for me to have a home. Sisana is alright."
Yi Luowa sighed, "Why do I feel like this isn’t the tone of someone in love?"
Justin chuckled, "It’s possible to marry first and fall in love later."
"You’ve known her for so long, and love still hasn’t started?" Yi Luowa handed the phone back to Huo Li. Judging by Senior’s tone, it was clear he didn’t love that woman. If they really got married, could they be happy?
"If you don’t love her, don’t ruin her. You’re a man, so you don’t lose anything—but she’s a woman." Huo Li huffed, "Joyina mentioned there’s someone in your heart. Where is this person? Why can’t you marry the one you truly love?"
The phone fell silent for a while.
Huo Li tried saying "Hello?" a few times before Justin chuckled, "The one I love doesn’t love me. Isn’t it better to marry someone who loves me? I was still hesitating before, but hearing you two talk, I’ve decided—I’ll get married around the New Year."
"Senior, you’re insane!" Huo Li yelled.
"Haha... It seems like you both really care about me. It wasn’t in vain to have such good friends like you. I was just joking earlier. Sisana isn’t just ’alright’—she’s wonderful, and we get along great."
"Justin! You’re something else! It’s a good thing you’re not right in front of me. If you were, I’d slap you hard!" Huo Li threw the phone back to Yi Luowa, "You talk to this alien—I don’t want to say another word to him."
Yi Luowa smiled helplessly, "Actually, I don’t want to talk to him either. Who scares us like that?"
"Don’t stop talking now. It’s been a long time since the three of us chatted. I just wanted to tease you, but who knew you two would take it seriously? If you think it’ll be too cold, I’ll discuss it with Sisana and move the wedding date up?"
Yi Luowa pouted, "Now that’s the normal you! Senior, whenever you hold the wedding, as long as you send us the invitation, we’ll be there."
"Alright, it’s settled then! Wait for my invitation. Luowa, get that stingy friend of yours to say something to me. If she ignores me, I won’t sleep tonight."
"Let her make you lose sleep!" Huo Li snorted nearby.
Justin laughed, "Then I’ll sit here until dawn, counting stars. By the way, it’s already really warm where you are—why don’t you come here to cool off?"
Yi Luowa saw that Huo Li wouldn’t pick up the phone, so she replied with a smile, "I’ve got three to take care of—I can’t go anywhere. Senior, I’m getting promoted tomorrow. You won’t congratulate me at all?"
Justin laughed, "Nothing to congratulate yet. Once you become a captain, I’ll throw a big banquet for you."
Yi Luowa pouted, "That’ll take forever!"
"If you’re in a hurry, come to my place—I’ll directly give you a big badge of honor."
Huo Li pouted, "Luowa going to you is worse than returning to Haotian! She’s the princess of Haotian—what could she possibly lack?"
"Finally, you’re speaking again! Hahaha..."
"Hmph!" Huo Li coldly snorted and distanced herself from the phone.
Yi Luowa smiled helplessly, "It’s not easy to finally get to talk to Senior—don’t be at odds with him."
Huo Li shouted, "It’s him who started with the nonsense—don’t blame me for this!"
"Luowa, don’t blame her. She’s already much better than she used to be. Back when you were both students, you’d have long devoured me by now."
Yi Luowa laughed, "Everyone has to mature. We’re mothers now. If we still acted like kids, how could life go on?"
"Actually, I liked how you two used to be—sharp-witted, full of mischief. Anyone who got on your bad side was in for disaster. I remember there was once a boy who stopped you to ask you to be his friend. You and Huo Li tricked him into going to the red-light district—hahaha..."
Yi Luowa blinked, "Senior, only Huo Li and I knew about that—how do you know?"
"...Actually, back then I already knew you two were Joyina’s lifesavers. I had been keeping an eye on both of you. That time, you almost got into trouble in the red-light district. It was from that moment that I started secretly watching over you two, even helping block some unwanted admirers for you."
Yi Luowa’s lips twitched slightly, thinking of how his ’heroic deeds’ left Tong Airui bitter.
"Mrs., Zi Xi is asking for you." Tong Airui’s voice came from outside the door.
"Huo Li, talk to Senior—I’m going to check on the child." Yi Luowa handed the phone to Huo Li.
Huo Li pouted, deliberately raising her voice, "I don’t know if it’s the child or the child’s dad looking for her. Such a grown man acting like he’s still nursing—can’t be away from her for even a second."
Tong Airui walked in carrying Zi Xi, "Both the child and the child’s dad want Luowa. Mrs., this little rascal has been crying nonstop."
Yi Luowa saw her son’s lashes still wet with tears and tenderly hugged him, "Let’s head out so Huo Li can chat quietly with Senior."
Tong Airui’s eyes darted briefly as he ushered his wife out the door.
Joyina saw Yi Luowa come out and quickly ran over, "Luowa, what’s going on with my brother?"
"They’re fine. He said they’ll get married around the New Year." Yi Luowa wiped her son’s tear-stained face.
"Haha... That’s great! I’m going to call my parents!" Joyina cheerfully ran upstairs.
Sangyu glanced at her father and ran over.
Yi Luowa saw her daughter wanted to say something, so she bent down to meet her.
Sangyu gave her dad a sneak peek and whispered softly, "Mama, it was Daddy who made my little brother cry."
Yi Luowa frowned slightly, "Mama knows. Now go play."
Sangyu stole another glance at her dad before heading off to join her brother and the others.
Tong Airui saw his daughter finish talking to his wife, and his wife staring at him with a dark expression. He laughed nervously, "Mrs., I can’t handle that worshipful gaze of yours."
"Which eye of yours sees this as a worshipful gaze?!"
"Both eyes saw it." Tong Airui said as he leaned in closer to his wife.
Zi Xi sniffled, and when he saw his dad approaching, he stuck out his little foot and kicked him.
Tong Airui froze after being kicked by his son, "This little rascal dares to kick his old man!"
"The old man doesn’t act like one—you deserved to be kicked!" Yi Luowa carried her son upstairs angrily.
