Chapter 1846: Chapter 1844: If I Had Known Then What I Know Now
Sima Xiaowen couldnât listen any longer. She abruptly stood up, and because of her sudden movement, Chu Chengfeng stopped talking and focused his attention on her.
Sima Xiaowen was silent for a moment, gave Chu Chengfeng a deep look, and then turned and walked away briskly.
She walked quickly, disappearing at the end of the road almost in the blink of an eye.
Chu Chengfeng stretched out his legs, leaned back against the bench, and gazed up at the sky. He couldnât quite explain the feeling in his heart. However, he felt somewhat relieved; after all, there were things he really needed Sima Xiaowen to know.
Until the day he left, Chu Chengfeng hadnât found the entrance to the valley where he once spent time with Sima Xiaowen.
He decided to give up; perhaps he would try to find it again when he had time in the future.
After returning to the Imperial Capital, Chu Chengfeng arranged to meet Qin Yize the next day.
Their meeting place was a quaint teahouse.
Qin Yize only knew that Chu Chengfeng had returned to his hometown. Prior to going back, he hadnât met Chu Chengfeng, so this was their first meeting after Chu Chengfeng and Mo Liâs memories had merged.
With keen observation, Qin Yize raised his eyebrows and looked at Chu Chengfeng, "Did something major happen to you?"
After all, people with complete memories and those with incomplete memories always have subtle differences in their expressions and behaviors.
Chu Chengfeng poured Qin Yize a cup of tea, and finally said softly, "Nothing escapes your eyes. Iâve recovered memories of the time with Xiao Wen, along with many other important memories. A lot has happened over the past half month..."
Qin Yize took a small sip of tea, leaned back, looking relaxed, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the table, "How was this visit to your hometown?"
"As expected, Iâve dealt with Liu Ling myself."
"Did she make a mistake?" Qin Yize asked in surprise.
"Yes, she was the one who caused the incident back then, opened the seal, and almost killed Xiao Wen. In short, these matters are complicated, and today Iâve found you because I really need your help."
"What do you want my help with?"
"You know that, both past and present, Xiao Wen is the only one in my heart. I will never love another woman in my life, and if I canât win her back, Iâll remain single forever."
Qin Yize chuckled lightly, speaking nonchalantly, "Why are you telling me this? Iâm not your father. Whether youâre single or not has nothing to do with me."
"Weâve grown up as brothers since childhood, and now Iâm truly in a difficult situation. You absolutely have to help me this time." Chu Chengfeng said earnestly.
"I canât help you with that. You know Qiaoqiao has always had a big issue with you, and Xiao Wen isnât some object you can toss away and retrieve at will."
Chu Chengfeng sighed deeply with frustration, "Iâm really suffering the consequences of my own actions, yet I have to try. If I donât, Xiao Wen might end up with Xino."
"Xino?"
"Yes, him." Chu Chengfeng slammed the table in frustration, recalling how Xino behaved towards Sima Xiaowen along the way, which made him grind his teeth in anger, although there was nothing he could do.
"I feel that guy isnât sincere towards Xiao Wen. Heâs just taking advantage of othersâ misfortune. Although heâs of my clan, our philosophies are quite different. I donât want Sima Xiaowen to be deceived by that boy."
Qin Yize gave Chu Chengfeng a side glance, "Xiao Wen isnât a child. She wouldnât be deceived by Xino. I think youâre worrying too much."
"Ah Ze, I have to worry. You know Xiao Wen and I are even less than friends now. Iâm not saying I want to win her back, but at least restore a normal relationship. Could you talk to Qiaoqiao and ask her to persuade Xiao Wen?"
Qin Yize shook his head decisively, "I donât interfere in Qiaoqiaoâs decisions. She and Xiao Wen are like sisters; she has her own reasons for what she wants to do."
Chu Chengfeng glanced at his good friend, knowing thatâs the kind of response heâd give.
He tentatively proposed, "Well, if you wonât help me, at least donât hinder me, okay?"
Qin Yize glanced at Chu Chengfeng lightly and spoke leisurely, "Youâve become much more resourceful recently, seems youâve been waiting for me here."
"Weâre good brothers, and right now Iâm in a life-and-death crisis. I canât afford any carelessness."
Chu Chengfeng said seriously.
Qin Yize observed Chu Chengfengâs expression, knowing that this was his genuine thought, but couldnât help but sigh inwardly. His good brother really was dealing with endless complications, tossing and turning, only to end up back where he started. If he knew todayâs consequences, why act rashly in the first place?
But he couldnât poke fun at him.
All this time, it was the first time Chu Chengfeng had asked him for help like this.
He had to give him this face, didnât he?
"Rest assured, my Qiaoqiao is aware. If Xiao Wen still has feelings for you, no one can stop her. But if Xiao Wen has truly given up on you, you shouldnât cling and pester anymore."
Chu Chengfeng bowed his head, fearing most that Xiao Wen had given up on him, and her heart was no longer with him.
Even hate, she wouldnât bother to hate him anymore.
That evening, when returning home, Qin Yize recounted the tea house meeting with Chu Chengfeng to Gu Qiaoqiao, who also learned the whole story from Xiao Wen.
She felt quite emotional too.
"Do you think Chu Chengfeng and Sister Xiao Wen still have a chance?"
At that moment, with Xiao Bao and Xiao Bei already asleep, the couple sat on the balcony chatting.
The dayâs clamor had transformed into tranquility, the world around enjoying a silent repose.
Qin Yize wrapped Gu Qiaoqiaoâs hand within his, speaking lazily, "It all depends on what Sister Xiao Wen thinks."
"What could Sister Xiao Wen even think? Sheâs already told me that a good horse doesnât return to graze again."
"Exceptions do exist in certain matters, and Iâm not defending Chu Chengfeng. He does bear significant responsibility, but the complexities of the Mystic Sect matter were really profound."
"Rest assured, as long as Sister Xiao Wenâs willing, I wonât hold him back. Chu Chengfengâs become increasingly cunning now."
Gu Qiaoqiao declared angrily.
Then she glared at Qin Yize, "Iâm telling you, itâs best to let things follow their natural course and not force others."
"Of course, I understand. This matter is between them. We wonât interfere." Qin Yize promptly assured, then swiftly changed topics, quietly discussing other matters with Qiaoqiao.
The main topic being that the new product was about to launch soon.
He promised Gu Qiaoqiao sheâd witness that moment with him.
Regarding the friendâs matter, it was left to fate; sincerity moves even a closed heart.
As long as Chu Chengfeng rekindles his original determination, Qin Yize privately feels there shouldnât be much of a problem.
However, throughout the process, Chu Chengfeng would indeed go through hardship.