The Billionaire's Mischievous Sweetheart-Chapter 791 - 788: It’s a Torture for Them

He also couldn’t find a way to extricate himself elegantly from the situation. He hoped for a simple outcome, and she for a simple life. He didn’t want such complicated pressures surrounding him, preventing both him and Candy from living well. It was torture for them!

"Qi Longbing, whether you can understand it or not, this is how I feel. I hope you can see things from my perspective and seriously consider your own problems. Perhaps you truly can’t understand why I’ve made this decision, but being friends is actually quite good for both of us. I don’t want you to carry any more burdens or pressure!

"I think you should maintain this current state of mind. Do what you need to do without any burdens or pressure. You really don’t need to fulfill any vows you made for me. It’s not necessary, because I’m living quite well now. Candy and I are both doing well, and Candy’s big movie is currently in voice recording.

"Candy is doing an outstanding job, and both Zi Yunsui and I believe Candy has the potential to do a great job with the movie’s voice acting. I hope in the future we can all make more effort for Candy’s sake. As for me, I really don’t need it because I live more freely without the drag of emotions!

"Look how happy I am now, how carefree and relaxed I feel! There’s no burden whatsoever, right? If I were burdened by emotions or dragged down by certain feelings, I would be unhappy. Really, that’s how I truly feel. Qi Longbing, let’s just be good friends. This is fine. I don’t want to think about anything else."

Qi Longbing was speechless, his handsome face bearing a dim luster. At that moment, his heart was in real agony. He couldn’t believe this was her attitude. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Had she already given up on love? Had she already seen through the vanity of the mortal world? It felt as if she had perceived the truth behind all worldly emotions and desires. He truly hadn’t expected her to have resolved so many issues in her mind. But he couldn’t. He was still desperately struggling with his feelings for her, unable to break free! He couldn’t just be friends as she suggested. He really couldn’t!

For a moment, Qi Longbing was at a loss for words, his eyes filled with a heavy solemnity.

It bewildered him that Hua Xiaomo could say such things, and her words put immense pressure on him.

He was in so much pain deep down. He hadn’t expected Hua Xiaomo to say such things—it was a massive blow. He truly couldn’t believe she would do this.

"Hua Xiaomo, no matter what you’re thinking, I still really like you. I will be good to Candy too. I’m her father, and I’ve always loved Candy. Besides, I’m truly considerate towards Candy, and very good to her. And I’ve been very good to you too.

"Can you feel my affection for you when we’re together? Okay, no matter what your thoughts are, I truly have a clear conscience.

"But as for what you’re truly thinking, what’s in your heart—if you genuinely harbor such thoughts, then I wouldn’t know. If you leave me, will you find someone who treats you as well as I do?" Qi Longbing said, looking at Hua Xiaomo.

His eyes conveyed a heavy weight; he really didn’t want such an ending for them. He truly liked her very much. He truly loved her. He felt happy when they were together and was convinced he could give Candy, his daughter, and Hua Xiaomo a happy family.

He didn’t want Hua Xiaomo to overthink things for the time being, because if she did, it would spoil the dynamic they shared. Moreover, if she dwelled on things too much, it would also prevent him from treating them—her and Candy—properly. This situation made him very anxious. It was a contagious anxiety that unsettled his mind and left him listless at work.

Alright, he felt pressure too. Under such pressure, how could he properly take care of his daughter?

"Hua Xiaomo, do you really think this way? Hua Xiaomo, you’ve truly disappointed me. You should clearly see the kind of feelings I have for you, shouldn’t you?

"Hua Xiaomo, I hope you can consider things from my standpoint as well. I also hope you can be with me properly, without getting caught up in unnecessary worries. I think perhaps you’ve been overthinking while we’ve been apart, filling your mind with complex and bewildering thoughts that you can’t seem to resolve.

"Alright, that’s what I think. I don’t know what you think. But regardless of your thoughts, I still intend to hold on to the initial spark we felt in our hearts. I feel that it was truly difficult for us to get together. This difficulty has put a lot of pressure on everyone, hasn’t it?

"I just want to be with you, to be with Candy, and fulfill our family’s aspirations. But if you shatter this dream, it will put immense pressure on me and break my heart. How could you do this to me?

"How could you disappoint me like this? I believe we are a true match. Honestly, no one forced me to care for you. That’s how I genuinely feel. Is this thinking too simplistic?

"Is this thinking too uniquely devoted? But then, are you uniquely devoted to me? I really don’t know anymore. Hua Xiaomo, your complicated thoughts are incomprehensible right now. You used to be so good to me. But now, I think you’re simply overthinking everything. I hope you can hold onto that initial spark between us, alright? Love me as I love you, and be good to Candy, just as I am."

As Qi Longbing spoke, his eyes showed the pressure he felt, and truth be told, he really didn’t want to say much more.