Chapter 644: 【Chapter 46: Choice on the Cliff】Sixth Release Burst, Asking for Monthly Pass!

Chapter 46: Decision on the Cliff

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After getting in the car, Li Yan put on his jacket, while Wen Qianyi drove the car at high speed.

After a few minutes of silence, Li Yan thought that even if he was shy, it should have passed by now, and things couldn’t continue like this, otherwise, by the time they reached the door, she would still send him back. So... he suddenly burst into laughter.

"What are you doing? Trying to scare someone?" Wen Qianyi rolled her eyes at him.

"No... haha, I just suddenly realized why you were angry and kicked me earlier...."

Wen Qianyi was speechless. Of course, she didn’t believe this disgusting guy had just realized it now. Annoyed, she waved her hand and punched him lightly.

Li Yan continued to laugh and said, "I really didn’t mean it!"

"You keep on talking!"

"Sigh, it’s such a pity..."

Hearing his sigh, Wen Qianyi felt secretly relieved.

She slowed down a bit and turned her head to smile, "To not affect my friendship with Little Yue, I’ve decided to call and ask her permission. What do you think?"

Li Yan sweated, Little Yue was at his house tonight with Yurong and Yue Yao, who knows if they were asleep yet. If a call was made, everyone might find out!

He could only spread his hands, "OK, I won’t say it, won’t say it, I really didn’t mean anything else."

"Hmph!"

"How about this," Li Yan became serious, "I’ll first take you back, ensure he’s not hiding outside your house, then I’ll go downstairs, either waiting below or in the parking lot. That way, even until morning, none of your neighbors will have any funny ideas about you."

Wen Qianyi was just embarrassed and upset because of that topic, wanting to hide her embarrassment with anger, not suspecting any ill intent from him. Hearing this, she felt a bit bad. On such a day, just standing outside could catch a cold, let alone downstairs?

"I’ve had quite a bit to drink, and I’m a little dazed. If you keep talking to me, distracting me, and an accident happens, don’t blame me!" Wen Qianyi used this way to end the recent topic.

Hearing her tone, Li Yan knew she didn’t care anymore, so he smiled and said nothing more.

In public, Wen Qianyi, whether in front of the company, friends, or clients, always wore a continuous smile. That friendly smile that makes people feel valued and welcomed was her ace weapon. In Paradise Group, the ice beauty Zhang Yurong always stood out, even among the bevy of beauties, no one could compare. But after Wen Qianyi’s arrival, it quickly became an era of dual beauties, ice and fire coexist! Apart from her stunning looks and tall, sexy figure, her auburn hair and charming smile gave her an aura of fiery passion and energy. Zhang Yurong’s gaze was something people both anticipated and feared, but Wen Qianyi made people feel warm, even if she merely glanced across a crowd, everyone felt acknowledged.

This was one of Wen Qianyi’s ways to success, but for her personally, apart from being partly due to her personality, it also had an element of disguise!

Initially, she managed, but later on, it became second nature. However, when with Li Yan, she displayed more of her genuine feelings. She would show her anger or displeasure straightforwardly, unlike maintaining her graceful smile as in other settings.

Perhaps, Wen Qianyi herself had not noticed this, but Li Yan had discovered it. However, he never mentioned it, as he liked her genuine emotional displays and didn’t want her to maintain a facade in front of him.

...

"Why aren’t you speaking?" After walking for a while, Wen Qianyi, who had already regained her calm, broke the silence. After drinking, a person tends to talk more, and if no one is around, it’s fine. But having someone next to you and staying silent creates a chilly atmosphere.

Wasn’t it you who told me not to speak? Li Yan shook his head, smiled, and said, "I was wondering if I should invite you to be a guest at the shooting ceremony the day after tomorrow? After all, this project was initially vetted by you and found promising."

Wen Qianyi smiled slightly, "Invite me as a guest? Could it be you’ve become used to being my assistant? When you’re left to stand in the spotlight alone, are you scared?"

"Tch! What would I be scared of?"

"That’s good, haven’t you always been clamoring about hidden rules for actresses? If you, as the boss, are afraid to show up at the opening ceremony, then the actresses will look down on you!"

"I’m trying my best to handle things seriously for a change, hoping not to fail."

Wen Qianyi paused for a moment, then asked softly, "You... about that matter?"

"What?"

"I’m saying... in that aspect, you’re not on your own, right? You have your own career?" Wen Qianyi raised her hand and made a shooting gesture.

Regarding Li Yan’s identity as an Assassin, getting him to admit it had already been challenging. Probing for details would likely be against professional conduct. Perhaps, as movies say, knowing too many secrets might shorten one’s lifespan, so she had always refrained from asking.

Li Yan laughed, "Right, if killing can be considered a career, then I do have my own business."

"That must earn a lot of money, right?" Wen Qianyi was familiar with many industries, but this was one where no public information was available, making this her first real-world encounter outside of films and novels.

"Every industry is shaped like a pyramid. The big earners are only the top few. At the base, there are many who only strive for basic survival."

"You should be at the top, right?"

"Why do you think that?" Li Yan smiled at her.

Wen Qianyi glanced at him and laughed, "A woman’s intuition!"

"Kind of."

"So, you must have made quite a bit of money. I reckon your biggest relaxations are drinking and women, right?"

"Uh..." Li Yan felt a bit awkward. If a male friend asked this, it would be easy to answer, but a girl, and one he liked, left him a bit embarrassed to respond.

"Hehe, I’ll take that as you admitting. Understandable, you guys must have enormous pressure." Wen Qianyi saw his awkward look, smirked mischievously, but discussed the topic matter-of-factly.

"Let’s say so." Li Yan admitted.

"I see you often clubbing, so I guess you usually just hook up with women for fun, and not get involved long term. So, it shouldn’t cost you too much, right?"

"Well... not to boast, but I have the assets and charm, really doesn’t require spending much." Now that it was out in the open, Li Yan spoke candidly.

"In that case, you should’ve accumulated a substantial retirement fund by now? Ever thought of retiring early? You could... for Little Yue’s sake, you know." Wen Qianyi became serious.

"That question..."

"Don’t deny it! I know you’ve been with many women, but might not have had many actual girlfriends. Because you fear hurting them, hence the detached nature! You’ve known Little Yue for a while, she’s always been proactive, but I can tell you haven’t been with her intimately, which means she holds a special place in your heart, for real. If that’s the case, why not leave the past behind and start a new life? You’ve worked enough to adapt to an ordinary person’s life."

Listening to Wen Qianyi’s analysis and guidance, Li Yan silently admired her attentiveness. His situation was pretty much as she described. He himself had thought about retiring, but some substantial obstacles remained!

"You’re right, it’s something I frequently consider. However, there are some issues bothering me, ...um, starting a new life isn’t easy either."

"Such as?"

"For instance... my past way of life allowed for no emotional ties, but one day, just as your analysis predicts, I found myself tied to emotions, and not just one attachment. What should I do then?" Li Yan looked at Wen Qianyi. Since she brought up the topic, he might as well test her receptiveness.

"This..." Wen Qianyi hesitated in response, sensing his intense gaze, and she could easily comprehend the underlying implication without him articulating it.

"If it’s just seeking fun in nightclubs, then having multiple partners or no fixed partner wouldn’t be concerning. But emotions are different, love is different. In our current view, love should be one-on-one, not parallel, not shared. If I want a normal life, I must make choices and sacrifices! When hanging on a cliff, choosing which hand to let go of is a hugely stressful, painful decision."

Li Yan spoke softly. In this aspect, he had no one to discuss with, it was always just personal contemplation and a lingering concern. Although he had given implicit promises to Yue Yao, Huang Ying, Little Yue, Yurong... it was not a problem he could solve alone. It required mutual agreement among several involved parties.

(Sixth update! This is the strongest burst this month. Throughout October, I’ve maintained an average of over 11,000 words daily, never dropping off the update word count charts. For these updates, aside from going out with little brother on October 1st, I’ve stayed in for over ten days, working hard on writing. Please continue to subscribe to the original for support, tip if you can, and drop a Monthly Pass for more enthusiasm. Thank you!) (To be continued. For more, please visit www.qidian.com to support the author and original reading!)