Rebirth: The Ascent of a Socialite-Chapter 582 - 235: Twilight Romance (Part 2)
Hearing Su Ziceng call out "Aunt," Melin finally gave Su Ziceng a proper look. This fairly delicate-looking Eastern woman in front of her was her relative. Melin hadn’t met many relatives, and those she had were like Qiao Zhi’an, relatives who appeared abruptly and were sickly. Now looking at Su Ziceng, noticing her clothing and appearance were quite decent, Melin couldn’t help but take a few extra glances.
"Aunt, I think you and Melin might as well come back to Country Z with me," Su Ziceng knew that taking Qiao Zhizhi and Melin back with her would surely increase her burden, but she had finally met her relatives, and they were also Qiao Chu’s formerly close cousins. If her mother were still alive, she would definitely want to bring the mother and daughter back to the country.
Qiao Zhizhi had thought about going back to Country Z as well, but the Qiao Family no longer had much of a foundation in Mo City. In talking with Ziceng, she also knew that the Su Family was currently in trouble. If she and her daughter went back to the country, they would likely be a burden to Ziceng. Therefore, Qiao Zhizhi still refused Su Ziceng’s invitation.
No sooner had Qiao Zhizhi refused than Melin spoke discontentedly: "Mom, why did you refuse? Since we are all family, and Sister Ziceng has invited us, let’s just go back. Anyway, I have nothing in the United States to hold onto." Melin and Qiao Zhizhi were different; she didn’t want to spend her life holed up in such a bungalow. Besides, given their current financial situation, even if she stayed in the United States, she wouldn’t be able to afford college tuition. Without a college education, she wouldn’t be able to find a decent job in America, and in the future, she could only end up marrying some drunk or gambler. The thought of such a life made Melin shiver. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚
"Let’s settle on that, you guys get ready," Su Ziceng hesitated, looking towards the Rose Handbook.
Qiao Zhizhi, having heard Melin’s words, also started worrying about her daughter’s future, making it hard to refuse Su Ziceng’s kindness again, "This diary, it was left behind by my cousin as well, better for you, Ziceng, to take it back."
Su Ziceng took the diary, then reminded Qiao Zhizhi about her contact information, telling her that once they had completed the procedures for returning to Country Z, she would help them book the plane tickets and go back with them.
"I might need to postpone the already booked flight," Su Ziceng, holding the diary, contacted Lin Ying while on her way back to the hotel.
Su Ziceng originally wanted Lin Ying to take Director Jim back to Country Z first, but when she got in touch with Lin Ying, Lin Ying started beating around the bush, even suggesting she could return to Country Z with Su Ziceng.
"You don’t need to wait with me; I don’t know how long Aunt’s procedures will take. You can take Director Jim around a few major cities in the country first, understand the market first, give him a rough idea of Country Z’s development," Lin Ying had always been efficient in handling affairs, so why was she dragging her feet this time?
For Su Ziceng, she had to make the most out of each day, "Ziceng," Lin Ying sounded even more anxious, "I don’t have much time, ah, I mean Master Pu Wangda doesn’t have much time left, I... I want to stay in the United States, to be with him through the last of his days."
"What?" Even though Su Ziceng felt sympathy for Master Pu Wangda’s unfortunate situation, sympathy is one thing; Lin Ying had only met him once, she couldn’t possibly stay with him all the time, right?
"I love him," Lin Ying’s bold assertion left Su Ziceng completely stunned on the spot. Lin Ying in love with Master Pu Wangda - when did this happen?
"Lin Ying, when you mentioned visiting a friend, you meant Master Pu Wangda?" Su Ziceng found it hard to believe that two people with half a century of age difference could, merely through a single meeting, develop feelings of love.
"Yes, but now it’s no longer just friendship. He has accepted me, and I’ve decided to spend the rest of his life with him," Lin Ying’s voice carried the sweetness of someone in love. Su Ziceng could imagine that Lin Ying must be wearing a happy expression at that moment.
Lin Ying carefully listened for Su Ziceng’s reaction, knowing her mad act must have shocked or even angered Su Ziceng. Even Lin Ying herself couldn’t believe she had fallen in love with a man so spontaneously. A man old enough to be her grandfather, but love is that irrational, Master Pu Wangda was like an unexpected lottery ticket. As soon as Lin Ying scratched it, she was captivated by those extraordinary numbers.
"Ziceng, please forgive my willfulness, I don’t know what happened, but he can unearth my beauty, he understands me better than anyone, only in his eyes can I feel cherished as a woman, feel the praise," Lin Ying tried to make Su Ziceng understand.
"I know you need me now, but his time is running out, please allow me this one selfish act for my own sake," Su Ziceng had never heard such pleading from Lin Ying, and for the first time heard Lin Ying’s vulnerability.
"Lin Ying, my dear friend, please don’t say that," Su Ziceng’s tone was as friendly as ever, "I offer my heartfelt congratulations for your belated love." When Su Ziceng spoke again, Lin Ying couldn’t help but choke up.
Falling in love with a dying man, a romance destined to be short-lived, Su Ziceng genuinely admired Lin Ying’s courage. Lin Ying had always been so brave, courageously loving, courageously pursuing.
"Thank you, Ziceng, you’re my lifelong friend," listening to Lin Ying’s voice brightening up again, Su Ziceng couldn’t help but hold the Rose Handbook tighter. If only she could love as unreservedly and courageously as Lin Ying. (To be continued. If you like this work, welcome to Qidian (qidian.com) to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
