Chapter 1374: Admiration
Yang Zhongyi felt extremely distressed; he knew that his family had provided him with a comfortable life, nurtured him into adulthood, paved the way for him, making it easier for him to fulfill his own potential.
But he truly liked Lv Jingchu. That feeling of love at first sight, as if destined for a lifetime.
"Uncle, do you feel uneasy? Is it because the family arranged it?"
Yang Zhongyi shook his head, "I’m not that naive."
At this moment, Tao Chunhe walked in, "Dinner is ready. Zhongyi, do you drink alcohol?"
"No, I don’t drink alcohol."
The four of them then directly started to eat, with Tao Chunhe and Yang Zhongyi chatting together.
Tao Yan Zhen still sat there calmly, eating her meal.
In contrast, Yang Zhongyi felt uneasy. Yang Run Tai found it quite amusing. How could it be like this?
From now on, it was evident that Tao Yan Zhen was extraordinary. Indeed, remarkable. Just the calm demeanor was enough for others to look at her differently.
This kind of person was truly suitable for Uncle. Perhaps it really was fate playing a trick. If Uncle had met Tao Yan Zhen first, maybe things wouldn’t be like this?
Though Tao Yan Zhen wasn’t as beautiful as Lv Jingchu, she was pretty. Especially her calm and composed nature, really not everyone possessed it. It was something only seen in Jiang Xinyu.
Yang Zhongyi secretly glanced at Tao Yan Zhen and was caught by her, feeling extremely embarrassed, he withdrew his gaze.
He really felt embarrassed, didn’t he? Despite appearing like a playboy normally, he was actually a very innocent person.
Regarding previously rejecting a girl’s affection, he felt very embarrassed.
Tao Yan Zhen raised her eyebrow, "Does Yang Zhongyi have another side like this?"
If it were Lv Guodong, she might not have had the courage to speak like this. It’s because she didn’t care that she could be so carefree.
Now she was actually just using Yang Zhongyi to cover up her wounds. She didn’t want to face the bloody scars.
She was merely avoiding. Every time she saw the two of them, she felt her scars being plucked open again and again.
She was a girl, and her heart was very fragile too. So she wanted to find someone, to make sure of him from the heart, maybe things would get better?
Analyzing rationally, the two of them were quite a pair. Why say this? Because they both had others in mind, and it was the kind of love one couldn’t attain. This way, no one is betraying anyone.
But this person was quite stubborn. Actually, it should be said that he was more innocent and responsible than herself, right?
Tao Yan Zhen suddenly felt she shouldn’t use Yang Zhongyi. She felt she was bullying a good person, feeling guilty.
Suddenly, her heart sank, she shouldn’t drag others into the water to escape. Wasn’t it just a man? What couldn’t she get over?
Yang Zhongyi felt quite embarrassed after being caught peeking at her.
Regarding rejecting the girl earlier, he felt quite bad. Tao Yan Zhen was different from other girls, his bluntness was really not good. But seeing her so composed made him feel even more embarrassed.
Tao Chunhe noticed there was something unusual with the two of them, hence he didn’t say anything but discussed some matters regarding the Capital with Yang Run Tai.
This time, he was a bit surprised! This Yang Run Tai wasn’t an ordinary person. It could be sensed from the conversation.
The meal was finally finished. This time, Yang Zhongyi helped Tao Chunhe with the cleanup. The remaining two drank tea.
The two of them didn’t know what to say, leading to some awkwardness.
"Are you accustomed to being here? Did the family send you to visit your uncle?"
"Hmm, that’s roughly the idea. Also, we wanted to go out and have some fun; you know it."
Tao Yan Zhen nodded. Indeed, this place turned out to be a rare paradise.
"Tao Yan Zhen, are you accustomed to being here?"
"I got accustomed to it a long time ago."
At this moment, Yang Zhongyi came in. He sat across from Tao Yan Zhen.
"I don’t know what you think, but I admire you greatly for your willingness to sacrifice your future for your family.
I can see that you don’t actually like me."
Tao Yan Zhen nodded, "Yes, I don’t like you, but I don’t dislike you either.
I just thought since the family has this idea, and neither of us have a chance with the ones we like, why not make do together? It’s not like anyone can be blamed."
"Don’t you feel aggrieved? I don’t know what will happen to us in the future. Maybe I will never forget her my whole life. This is unfair to you. I don’t want to hurt anyone."
"I think the same."
Yang Run Tai listened to their conversation in a daze, how could this be? The world is so big, and there are all types of people. To discuss matters for most of their lives so openly?
At this moment, Tao Chunhe came in, looking at the two of them disapprovingly.
"You’re thinking too simply. What if you change in the future? If one of you changes and starts liking the other, it still hurts."
Tao Yan Zhen was stunned, indeed, people change, like her cousin. She changed after getting married; would she change in the future?
If her mindset changed later and gradually liked Yang Zhongyi, wouldn’t she resent it? She couldn’t guarantee her feelings for Lv Guodong would remain unchanged, although she’d rather give up her feelings for Lv Guodong.
Tao Yan Zhen smiled bitterly, all this was uncertain, it was a gamble. The worst possibility was that she eventually fell for Yang Zhongyi while he still only had Lv Jingchu in his heart.
But isn’t life about betting? If the time comes, she wouldn’t hate it, as it was her choice.
All three stared at Tao Yan Zhen.
"I don’t know the future, who can say what the future holds? So I think, if we want not to hurt innocent people and want the family to be satisfied, being honest with each other is the best.
Don’t you agree?"
The three of them didn’t say a word. Actually, it was like this, truly it was the best way.
"Xiao Zhen, you don’t have to do this. Grandpa wouldn’t force you."
"Brother, whether it’s you, me, or the two of them, who can truly be free and unfettered? Who can act purely based on their preferences without any regard?
No matter how things are, we have to go through this phase, so why not make it easier for the family?"
Yang Run Tai really looked at Tao Yan Zhen with new eyes. Truly rational, no wonder she would later become the helm of the Tao Family; this mindset wasn’t something ordinary people could match.
Yang Zhongyi felt very ashamed, not being as thoughtful as a girl several years younger than himself.
He’d seen it before, those who appeared loving on the surface but actually led separate lives privately. He didn’t want that, but ultimately, he reached this point.
Actually, this was a very irresponsible approach.