CIATB Chapter 128: Was he planning to use this method to gradually get closer to her, to slowly win her ov
Chapter 128: Was he planning to use this method to gradually get closer to her, to slowly win her ov
Lu Chenyuan gave an address in a low voice, slightly hoarse from drinking.
Upon hearing this, Su Wan subconsciously raised an eyebrow.
She knew that neighborhood; it was a high-end neighborhood in Seoul, with ridiculously high property prices, making it unaffordable for the average person.
He was just transferred to the Seoul Police Department, and I heard he'll only be there for two years.
Did he buy or rent this house?
My professional instincts kicked in instantly, and a series of questions popped into my head, my eyes filled with a hint of inquiry.
Lu Chenyuan seemed to see through her thoughts, raised his hand to press his brow, and gently rubbed his throbbing temples with his fingertips.
His voice was still hoarse, but it carried a subtle, almost imperceptible tenderness.
"It's rented. I'll only be here for two years, so I don't plan to stay long."
"The bureau provided accommodation, but I wasn't used to it, so I rented a place myself."
After speaking, he paused, remained silent for a few seconds, as if he were carefully considering his words, or as if he had mustered up a lot of courage, and suddenly spoke, breaking the silence in the car.
"Su Wan, you're not from Seoul, do you like this city?"
This was the first time the two of them had set aside all their romantic feelings and conflicts, and had such a calm and harmonious conversation.
There was no sharp argument, no deliberate avoidance, only a gentle composure.
Su Wan was slightly taken aback, then fell into deep thought.
After a few seconds, she slowly raised her eyebrows, turned to look out the car window, and a gentle smile appeared in her eyes.
The night view of Seoul is rich and gentle, with streetlights on both sides of the road forming a golden corridor.
The warm yellow lights shone on the asphalt road, reflecting the light and shadow of passing vehicles, creating a dappled and dynamic effect.
In the distance, the skyscrapers are brightly lit, their neon lights flashing, outlining the city's silhouette.
Warm light wafted from the windows of every household, revealing the gentle warmth of everyday life.
The evening breeze blew in through the car window, carrying the warm scent of the roadside convenience store and the lively atmosphere of the night market in the distance.
It gently brushes across the cheek, tender and soothing.
Occasionally, an evening breeze would stir up fallen leaves, which would dance gently under the lamplight, adding a touch of liveliness and poetry.
The city at night lacks the hustle and bustle of the daytime, possessing only a unique tranquility and gentleness, holding the joy and longing of countless people.
The light and shadow danced gently on her face, outlining the soft contours of her profile.
Long eyelashes cast soft shadows under her eyelids, and her eyes shone with a gentle light, all sharpness and stubbornness gone, leaving only a trace of softness.
Lu Chenyuan sat to the side, staring at her intently and affectionately, as if he wanted to etch her image into his heart. He even breathed very softly, afraid of disturbing this rare tranquility.
After a long while, he heard her softly utter two words, her voice gentle yet filled with unwavering certainty.
"like."
"I went to university here, settled down here, and here, I have come up from nothing to where I am today, proving myself little by little."
Her voice was soft, carrying a touch of tender reminiscence and a hint of barely perceptible pride.
"Although many people criticize this city, saying it's crowded, restless, and too fast-paced, I really like it."
"I love the lively atmosphere here, the bustling night market that stays lively even late at night, the steaming food stalls on the roadside, and what makes it different from other cities... It has both the glitz and glamour of big cities and the gentle and healing charm of small towns."
She paused, a faint trace of melancholy appearing in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by determination. Her words were suggestive, as if she were using them to subtly widen the distance between them once again, severing all ties between them.
"Although I'm not a native of Seoul, I don't think I'll ever leave here."
"This place has long been my home."
Lu Chenyuan fell silent, and the carriage fell silent again, with only the occasional car horn outside the window and the soft sound of the evening breeze brushing against the window.
He lowered his eyes, his long eyelashes concealing the emotions within them. No one knew what he was thinking, but his aura seemed to have deepened, carrying a hint of unwavering determination.
After a long while, he slowly raised his head and spoke again. His voice was low and calm, without any extra emotion, but it carried a hint of something unfathomable.
"I see."
Did he find out?
What does he know?
Su Wan's eyes were full of confusion. She subconsciously turned to look at him, her eyes filled with doubt and inquiry.
But when she met Lu Chenyuan's gaze, she froze.
She saw a light in his eyes she had never seen before.
The light was gentle yet firm, carrying a heavy, resolute promise, as if silently telling a story, concealing a deep affection and unwavering devotion that she could not comprehend.
Before she could react, Lu Chenyuan spoke again, his tone serious and solemn, his gaze fixed on her eyes, the meaning in his words was as clear as it could be, without the slightest attempt to conceal it.
"I'm thinking of buying an apartment in Seoul. Do you have any good recommendations? For example, what kind of housing development do you like, and what kind of apartment do you think is good?"
Su Wan's heart skipped a beat, as if she had been gently bumped by something. The gentleness on her face froze instantly, and the doubt in her eyes was replaced by shock.
She never imagined that things would turn out this way between her and Lu Chenyuan.
One second they were confiding their pain and arguing fiercely in a corner, and she pushed him away with all her might, severing all ties.
The next second, he suddenly proposed to buy a house in Seoul and asked her to recommend a property.
How could she not understand the deeper meaning behind those words?
Is he... planning to stay in Seoul?
Are you planning to use this method to gradually get closer to her and slowly win her back?
Su Wan was filled with complex emotions, including shock, confusion, and a hint of barely perceptible panic.
She instinctively avoided his burning gaze, her fingertips curling slightly as she placed them on her lap, gently gripping the hem of her skirt. A fleeting look of evasion and resistance flashed across her eyes.
A faint, distant smile quickly appeared on his face, his tone flat, with a hint of deliberate indifference, trying to conceal the turmoil in his heart.
"Aren't you only staying here for two years? There's no need to buy a house, just renting is fine, really."
She paused, then found a seemingly reasonable excuse, her tone still calm, but with a hint of barely perceptible evasion, trying to dissuade him from his idea.
"You'll be leaving soon, after two years. Seoul's housing prices have been fluctuating for the past three years, going up and down, and are very unstable. There's no need for you to take the risk of buying a house."
"Because, you might buy a house for more than 30,000 yuan per square meter now, but when you want to leave, you can only sell it for a little over 20,000 yuan. It's not worth it, and you'll lose more than you gain."
What she said was her sincere opinion, stemming from both professional judgment and a desire to escape from reality.
She dared not approach him again, dared not give each other any hope, even though his eyes were so sincere and his promises so firm. She was afraid, afraid of falling into the mire again, afraid of being hurt again, afraid that those unforgettable pains would come again.
Lu Chenyuan fell silent again. He looked at Su Wan's deliberately aloof profile and saw the fleeting evasion and resistance in her eyes. A pang of bitterness rose in his heart, but he did not back down at all. Instead, the determination in his eyes grew even stronger.
After a long while, he slowly spoke, his voice deep and serious, carrying an undeniable certainty.
"As for work, it's hard to say. I've been here for a while now, and I think I've gotten used to it. It's fine."