Chapter 71: More Please – Please Date Me
The raging fire in Song Mingzhi’s heart was extinguished by Dong Ling’s words and tears.
Love was truly a ridiculous thing, making one lose all reason and their bottom line.
She suddenly felt that it didn’t matter whether Dong Ling was lying to her or coaxing her.
“I was the one who was angry, but now it feels like I’m the one in the wrong, and strangely, seeing you cry makes me feel like I’m the one in the wrong.”
Song Mingzhi wiped Dong Ling’s tears, her movements gentle and intimate, with a hint of melancholy.
“You really make it easy for me to misunderstand, saying you can’t be with me, yet speaking such affectionate and moving words, how can I accept that we’re not meant to be?”
“I didn’t want you to misunderstand.” Dong Ling’s eyes stung, and hearing Song Mingzhi’s words, her heart ached even more, “Let me tell you.”
Dong Ling didn’t want to cry, she wasn’t even trying to confess, but in her hurried explanation, she said many things she hadn’t planned to say.
She was sincerely answering Song Mingzhi’s question, Song Mingzhi, to her, was a captivating spring breeze, a special bow.
Feeling the warmth of Song Mingzhi’s palm, Dong Ling’s tears flowed even more uncontrollably, she hadn’t even cried in front of Song Mingzhi when she asked if she didn’t like her that day, but now, it was as if all her pent-up grievances were pouring out.
Dong Ling’s voice was low and dejected: “I don’t want this, I really don’t want this at all, I don’t want to be a savior.”
“Then don’t be.”
Song Mingzhi looked at Dong Ling and said decisively.
Her fingers caressed Dong Ling’s cheeks, the wiping motion making Dong Ling’s fair face flush, their breaths mingled, creating a warm, moist air.
“Setting aside your hypothetical situation, is everything in the future certain, or still uncertain and full of possibilities?”
The situation Dong Ling described was too ambiguous. If… if everything Dong Ling said was true, if she wasn’t lying, if that unbelievable science fiction scenario was real, then Dong Ling was bearing far more than she thought.
The extreme emotional turmoil unexpectedly made her more rational. Song Mingzhi patiently inquired, seeking a clear answer.
Dong Ling looked at Song Mingzhi blankly and said hesitantly: “It should be uncertain.”
She naturally assumed that after the real male lead woke up, she, the substitute, would be forced to withdraw, 021 didn’t seem to say so explicitly, because 021 didn’t know what would happen either, it couldn’t contact headquarters.
What if 021 remained dormant… of course, she didn’t want that to happen, but what if it did?
And, this novel would have an ending, but not when the protagonists were old and gray, the system would leave at the end, so after 021 left, would Wen Han return? And since there would be no more main storyline tasks, could they, like other couples, have a future together?
The more Dong Ling thought about it, the brighter her eyes became, even her tears stopped unconsciously, she wanted to express all of this, but because it involved the system, she couldn’t say anything, so she could only convey her surging emotions with her eyes.
“So there is a possibility of failure, and the probability isn’t zero?”
Song Mingzhi grasped the meaning in Dong Ling’s words, her tone even lightening up.
In the investment industry, every deal came with risks, profits and risks were always balanced, and what she was best at was making big bets based on the present and the future, there were too many uncertainties, and even when she had a premonition of success, she would still be prepared for the risk of failure.
If they fell in love, even if they were to part ways in the future, there would be no regrets, Song Mingzhi wasn’t someone who would let opportunities slip away.
“Even for others, there’s no guarantee of a happy ending, Ling Ling, what are you worried about? If you’re afraid of losing, then you’ll never succeed. If you’re thinking about me, instead of making a decision now, I would rather wait until the last moment, until the probability is zero.”
“You think so too, don’t you?”
Song Mingzhi’s words were almost coaxing, she looked at Dong Ling, her eyes full of affection.
Dong Ling, still lost in her thoughts, was gently placed on the bed, she still didn’t quite understand what was happening when she heard Song Mingzhi’s soft question.
“Ling Ling, you like me, don’t you?”
“Yes… mmm…”
Dong Ling was always honest about her feelings, even if there was no future, liking someone was liking someone, she wouldn’t lie.
A soft touch made Dong Ling swallow the rest of her words, their dark hair intertwined on the white bedsheets.
Her thoughts, like a lost little animal, were being led through a complex jungle.
The experienced woman, with her mature charm, guided her past every trap.
A fragrant wind wove a fine net, and unconsciously, Dong Ling had nowhere to escape.
Her body and soul were completely captivated, her older lover, skilled at manipulating hearts, amidst the extreme romance, who would be distracted by other thoughts?
But she wasn’t initially here for this, she was here to explain… explain what?
Dong Ling clutched Song Mingzhi’s wrist, her eyes red from crying, looking pitiful.
“Don’t be afraid.”
Song Mingzhi patiently comforted the anxious girl, gently stroking Dong Ling’s seaweed-like hair.
She knew Dong Ling’s body and didn’t plan to rush things here.
She still had many questions to ask, but there was no hurry, everything would be revealed in time.
The girl was stubborn and persistent, a pampered flower, who should have been spoiled, but was instead considerate and understanding, making one’s heart ache.
Her affection was passionate and straightforward, making one’s heart pound, she didn’t use the selfish excuse of “it’s for your own good” to dismiss it, but instead spoke those seemingly absurd words, even willing to be misunderstood, considering things from her perspective, how could she not love and cherish her?
Song Mingzhi didn’t think their relationship would be controlled by that unknown existence, what determined their future was their own actions.
If Dong Ling hadn’t come today, if she hadn’t been willing to forgive, things wouldn’t be like this.
Repeatedly analyzing Dong Ling’s words with a rational mind while suppressing her own emotions was painful, but that pain was now soothed, it wasn’t in vain.
Dong Ling must have come in a hurry today, her clothes casual and simple, so the buttons were easily undone as her fingers brushed against the wrinkles.
Song Mingzhi’s kisses were gentle, like a warm spring breeze.
The delicate hibiscus flower, covered in dew, trembled.
Dong Ling’s emotions had fluctuated drastically today, from the anger and heartache upon learning the news, to the anxiety on the way, the sadness and grievance from being questioned, and finally, the unexpected turn of events, the intertwined emotions left her in a daze.
She felt like she was sinking into soft sand, the illusory waves rising and falling around her, crashing against the rocks. The seashells picked up by humans were tightly clutched in their palms, still alive, opening and closing with each breath.
Illusory yet real, hazy yet vivid.
Dong Ling unconsciously drifted off to sleep, and when she woke up, the curtains were drawn, the room dark, making it impossible to tell the time.
Dong Ling sniffed her slightly stuffy nose, her eyes red and swollen from crying, she sat up, still a little dazed.
She picked up the phone by the bed to check the time and found that it was already 10 pm.
Looking at the room, Dong Ling scrambled out of bed like her butt was on fire, and looking at herself in the full-length mirror, her eyes widened in shock.
This, this, this, this, this!
No… how did things develop like this?!
She came here to explain Zhong Zhong to Song Mingzhi, to prevent Song Mingzhi from misunderstanding, she knew what she did was easily misinterpreted, but the plot was important, she would rather be misunderstood than let this character of unknown allegiance slip away, what if she posed a threat to Song Mingzhi? She wasn’t reassured unless she was under her control.
She had anticipated the initial reaction, but she didn’t expect to lose control of her emotions, she originally thought she would be kicked out after explaining, regardless of whether Song Mingzhi accepted it or not, but who knew things would…
Fortunately, it was just making out, at most… she wouldn’t be able to look Song Mingzhi in the eye today.
Dong Ling washed up, applied a cold towel to her swollen eyes, and wondered what to do.
Although she was thinking this, she couldn’t help but smile.
She felt a surge of anticipation, just like Song Mingzhi said, if there was a chance to be together, she shouldn’t give up, they would deal with whatever came their way, it wasn’t something she could decide anyway, there would always be a solution!
But she wasn’t straight, hehe, Dong Ling didn’t want to say “absolutely not” anymore, this was actually quite nice.
After Dong Ling came out of the bathroom, Song Mingzhi had already returned, she placed the food on the table and beckoned to Dong Ling.
“I remember you like this, I’m glad I managed to get some.”
The pastries on the table were from a famous local bakery, Dong Ling had always liked these delicate treats.
“Are they still selling these at this hour? I thought they closed at eight or nine.”
“I was lucky today, maybe because you’re here, they happened to have some left over.”
Song Mingzhi’s lips curved upwards, seeing the girl’s delighted expression.
Actually, they had already closed, but they couldn’t resist her generous offer, so the baker made some fresh ones.
“Mingzhi, your words are so sweet.”
Dong Ling touched her cheeks shyly, Song Mingzhi was usually reserved and elegant, she wasn’t used to her being so straightforward.
“Isn’t it normal to be sweet to your girlfriend? Or are you trying to play dumb again?”
Song Mingzhi rested her chin on her hand, looking at Dong Ling, her eyes narrowing slightly at the last sentence.
If Dong Ling still wanted to back down after she had been so direct, Song Mingzhi would pin her down and take care of her right there and then.
Alarm bells rang in Dong Ling’s mind, flashing red and bold “DANGER!”
Her cheeks puffed up slightly, she looked at Song Mingzhi, her eyes darting around, and finally forced out a sentence: “You haven’t even confessed to me yet.”
Even if she was being coerced, shouldn’t there at least be a domineering declaration of love?!
Song Mingzhi chuckled, and seeing Dong Ling’s sulky look, immediately became serious.
How could she not like this straightforward love?
“It is 10:25 pm, September 12th, 2031, Dong Ling, I like you, will you go out with me?”
“Of course!”
When love reached its peak, everything enveloped in romance, all things eternal.
hell yeah