The Billionaire's Hidden Affection

Chapter 840 - 837: The County Magistrate’s Wife 6

Wan Donglin smiled bitterly, "She’s not foolish. Although staying with me might bring more wealth and honor, how do you calculate the risks? If you were her, wouldn’t you leave if you could?"

Rina was speechless for a moment, thinking to herself: A truly smart woman should go to South Country University right away. If I could leave, I would have done so long ago, rather than facing uncertain days now.

The rest of the journey was silent.

Li Zhen was astonishingly tense, gripping that soft little hand tightly — it was the first time in his life that he had interlocked fingers with a woman like this —

From high school to college, he had been studying diligently; otherwise, he wouldn’t have been able to get into C Country University. It was only during grad school that he happened to catch a glimpse of her, and was captivated ever since... He was a late bloomer, and at such a bewildered moment, he saw her face — such an extraordinary beginning, and he was utterly absorbed.

While in England, he had considered the idea of dating, but whether it was Chinese or Western women... even those beauties praised by his friends, when he sought them out, he always felt something was off, never experiencing that heart-stirring moment again. Whenever he thought of her, his heart would race uncontrollably.

She had always been his goddess, irreplaceable all these years.

Now, he finally held her hand.

His heart was beating erratically, so much so that when they reached the security check, he forgot to let go until Yan Xixi coughed and forcibly released her hand, "Li Zhen... I’m here..."

He abruptly let go, his face turning red.

Yan Xixi smiled, "Thank you."

Suddenly, he felt a surge of emotion, reached out, and strongly embraced her.

Yan Xixi was stunned.

This wasn’t a part of her plan, entirely unexpected.

He held her tightly, his voice urgent, "Yan Xixi, I really can’t bear for you to leave... I’ve always wanted to see you off, but I’m afraid you wouldn’t approve... Xixi, can I visit you in South Country? Please say yes, okay?"

When Wan Donglin turned around, he happened to see this scene.

His heart skipped a beat.

He could see that Yan Xixi appeared somewhat unprepared, looking utterly bewildered.

She glanced over Li Zhen’s shoulder and caught his gaze.

She suddenly laughed.

A roughneck should know, I’ve never been one to accept losses: if you take your act seriously, don’t blame me for making it real.

I won’t stand in the way of your future, and I understand all your troubles; I even firmly believe in your helplessness — but you see, a woman’s youth is finite — I’ve never been a martyr, nor do I have the spirit of great sacrifice —

I won’t stand in place waiting for you; perhaps when you return, I will have walked far, far away.

I cannot endure eighteen years in a cold kiln like the Saint. Please forgive me.

I am very selfish!

You always knew.

Rina also watched this scene curiously.

Rina was a remarkably intelligent person.

She deciphered her demeanor perfectly.

She suddenly remembered a joke: I just want to be the county magistrate’s wife; as for who the magistrate is, I couldn’t care less.

Yan Xixi is indeed such a practical woman.

Indeed, a high-IQ woman would never become a grief-stricken wife — she’d rather abandon others than wait to be abandoned.

Sure enough, passionate love for a lifetime is no longer in vogue.

When Rina glanced over, Yan Xixi’s gaze was already gone, as she was releasing her embrace from Li Zhen, her expression was gentle and captivating, "Li Zhen, goodbye."

"Xixi, I want to visit you in South Country..."

"If you’re not afraid of the long journey and the expensive tickets."