CIATB Chapter 129 Her fingertips curled slightly, and a trace of uncontrollable wavering rose in her heart
Chapter 129 Her fingertips curled slightly, and a trace of uncontrollable wavering rose in her heart
"As for the house price, so be it if I lose money. I don't care about that little bit of money."
His tone was nonchalant, as if the potential losses were insignificant to him.
What he cared about was never these material possessions, but her.
"Su Wan, if you're free tomorrow, could you show me around some apartments?"
"ah???"
Su Wan never expected that even after she had made herself so clear, he still hadn't given up and was making such a request.
She stared in astonishment, her pupils contracting slightly. She turned to look at him, her eyes filled with disbelief, her smile freezing on her lips, and even her breath catching in her throat for a few seconds.
Is he determined to stay in Seoul and win her back?
Looking at her shocked expression, Lu Chenyuan's eyes flashed with a faint smile. He softened his tone, which carried a hint of cautious probing and a touch of barely perceptible humility.
"Can't I become your customer?"
He paused, then added, trying to make his request more reasonable and to allay her concerns.
"There are also many police officers transferred from the surrounding third- and fourth-tier cities in Seoul Police Station. Most of them also plan to buy a house and settle down in Seoul. Last time, the station also connected with several real estate projects and talked about group purchases. If you need it, I can help you introduce customers and bring you more business."
Want to generate more sales?
Su Wan's heart skipped a beat for no apparent reason.
Having worked in real estate for so long, what she lacks most is high-quality clients, especially group-buying clients like this. The orders are large, and the commissions are high, which is undoubtedly a huge temptation for her.
She subconsciously clenched her fingers, and a struggle began in her heart.
On one hand, there is the huge temptation of performance targets; on the other hand, there is the resistance and fear in one's heart.
On one side was the person she desperately wanted to push away, and on the other side was the job she depended on for survival.
She hesitated, but only for a second. Then, those unforgettable pains flashed through her mind: the image of burning her arm with cigarette butts, the days of breaking down alone in the dead of night, living a life of debauchery.
The pain, the despair, the cautious attempts to save themselves—these memories still linger, reminding her that she can't turn back, that she can't give each other any more chances.
Performance is important, but her heart can't take another injury.
Rather than being greedy for immediate achievements and ending up in a situation you can't extricate yourself from, it's better to refuse early, cut off all thoughts, live your life peacefully, and live well—that's the most important thing.
The inner struggle was quickly replaced by determination. She slowly withdrew her gaze, avoiding his burning eyes, and a faint, aloof smile returned to her face. Her tone remained calm, yet carried an undeniable resolve as she spoke clearly, word by word.
"Let's forget about it."
"I've been very busy with clients lately, and I simply don't have time to show you properties."
She made up an excuse, her tone deliberately distant, trying to make her refusal sound less harsh, yet it still carried an undeniable evasion.
"If you really want to buy, I can recommend a few properties with good value for money. You can go and take a look yourself, or contact the real estate consultants there, and they will give you a detailed introduction."
After she finished speaking, she turned to look out the car window, no longer glancing at Lu Chenyuan, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions in her eyes.
No one knows how much struggle and exhaustion she felt when she said those words.
This was the only way she could push him away time and time again, severing all her hopes, even though deep down there was still a faint, barely perceptible wavering that she herself was unwilling to admit.
Before she could finish speaking, Lu Chenyuan suddenly grabbed her wrist. His palm was warm and strong, with an unyielding force, and his fingertips were even slightly hot from the alcohol.
Before Su Wan could struggle, she heard him speak urgently, his voice tinged with weakness.
"Su Wan, tell the driver to pull over to the side of the road, I'm about to throw up."
The moment the words "I'm going to vomit" left his mouth, the driver in the front seat panicked, his tone filled with urgency and resistance.
"Hey, don't throw up! If you do, I'll have to charge a cleaning fee! I just picked up a drunk yesterday, and he threw up all over the car, even the seat seams were full of filth. I had to take the car for a full wash, and that cost a hundred dollars just for the wash. Not only that, but it also made me leave the car to dry all day, so I couldn't do business at all. If you throw up, how am I supposed to do business?"
The driver complained incessantly as he quickly pulled over to the side of the road and, before the car had come to a complete stop, turned around and urged the driver to hurry up.
"Hurry up and pay your fare. We're not far from our destination. I'll drop you off here. Hurry up, if you need to throw up, go home and do it. Don't get my car dirty!"
Before he finished speaking, he swiftly stepped on the gas, and the car disappeared in a flash.
Su Wan stood there stunned for a long time before she came to her senses.
The person who wanted to vomit was Lu Chenyuan, not her, but the driver kicked them both out without even asking what happened.
She still needed to go home, and now she had to take a taxi again. As night deepened, taxis on the roadside were already scarce. The thought of having to stand here in the wind waiting for a car made Su Wan feel irritable, and her brows furrowed involuntarily.
She turned around, about to scold Lu Chenyuan, but when her gaze fell on his face, all her complaints got stuck in her throat.
The man in front of me showed no sign of wanting to vomit at all.
Her eyes sparkled, like they held shattered moonlight, clear and gentle.
The feigned weakness vanished without a trace, and the hand holding her wrist not only didn't loosen but tightened its grip even more.
Her fingertips gently caressed the burn marks of varying depths, her movements incredibly tender, as if she were touching a rare treasure, her eyes filled with unconcealed heartache and pity.
"I know you won't believe me no matter what I say now."
His voice was deep and gentle, and the evening breeze added a touch of tenderness. His tone had lost its usual assertiveness and stubbornness, leaving only a cautious plea.
"But, can you promise me one thing? Don't accept someone else so quickly, don't go on blind dates with Lu Yuanfeng, give me some time, okay? I will prove to you that my feelings for you are not just a passing fancy or a momentary infatuation. We are actually very suitable for each other."
After he finished speaking, he leaned down slightly, his gaze fixed on her eyes, looking at her with anticipation, the sincerity in his eyes almost overflowing.
Under the gentle night sky, reflecting the dazzling neon lights of the city, countless stars are clearly visible.
Tiny stars twinkled across the dark blue sky, and in that instant, it seemed as if all the starlight had fallen into Lu Chenyuan's eyes.
Those dark eyes shone with an astonishing light, filled with deep affection, unwavering resolve, and a hint of barely perceptible humility for her.
Even the redness in her eyes was softened by the starlight.
The bitterness from before was gone, leaving only her in my heart and eyes.
A gentle evening breeze, carrying the coolness of the night, ruffled the stray hairs on Su Wan's forehead.
It also stirred up the defenses that had long been built up in her heart.
Strands of hair clung to her cheeks, causing a slight itch; his gentle plea reached her ears; and before her were his eyes, brimming with starlight and sincerity.
At that moment, Su Wan's heart trembled violently, and the resistance and determination in her heart were almost shattered by this sudden tenderness.
Her fingertips curled slightly, and a sense of uncontrollable wavering rose in her heart.
Perhaps, he is real?
Perhaps, she could trust him just this once?
But this wavering lasted only a second before being shattered by the piercing sound of a horn coming from afar.
The sharp blare of a horn shattered the stillness of the night, instantly pulling Su Wan back to reality from her daze.
A moment of clarity washed over me, and the wavering in my heart was forcefully suppressed, replaced by an even more resolute refusal.