Chapter 20
Where’s Your Husband? 1
Unfortunately, Tong Lu did not hear what the maid was saying. She left the mansion in a hurry. It was the first time she was volunteering for such an important event, and the audition as well as the training classes themselves took a month. She had to learn stuff like the background of APEC, the job scope of a volunteer, English terms used during an international meeting, personal image and emergency response. Now, the meeting had finally begun.
Tong Lu excitedly raised her fist in the air and pumped it up and down. “APEC, I’m ready for you!”
During the meeting, Tong Lu was responsible for leading the guests to their seat. She tried her best to execute everything perfectly, from the way she walked to the way she smiled. She forgot how many people she had led, but never had she expected one of the attendees to be Shi Yang, her first love.
“Lulu, it’s been a while.”
“It’s been a while. When did you return to the country?”
Tong Lu had to force herself not to abandon her duty and flee. She responded politely to Shi Yang.
“I’ve been here for a month.”
Shi Yang fixed his gaze on her for a few seconds. Illuminated by the sunlight, his side profile was exquisite. He flashed a slight smile, but Tong Lu did not dare to look at him in the eye. She kept recalling the way he had growled at her when she gave him an international call four years ago.
He had said, “Lulu, I hate you! I’ll hate you forever! I’ll never forgive you!”
Forever was a long time. Did he still hate her right now?”
Tong Lu raised her head. His gaze was calm, without the slightest hint of emotion.
“You don’t mind leading the way, do you?”
Tong Lu was immediately snapped out of her reverie. She nodded. “Of course. This way, please.”
They walked side by side, just like how they used to after classes back in high school. At that time, they were extremely close to each other, and they would talk about their studies and dreams together. They promised to go to Yale together. Unfortunately, dreams were often more beautiful than reality.
Tong Juan took her place in Yale, and she had no choice but to marry Professor Shuo to save her maternal grandmother’s life.
Time had passed by in a flash, and there was still a long way to go. There was an upheaval of emotions in her chest, and she felt like crying.
Once they arrived at the entrance of the venue, she immediately took her leave. Shi Yang, though, grabbed her hand all of a sudden. Flustered, Tong Lu raised her head to look at him. His gaze was gentle and sad.
“Tong Lu, you have had to attend university and take care of a child at the same time during the past few years. Do you regret your decision?”
“No, I don’t.”
Without the betrothal gift, her maternal grandmother would not be alive right now. Her maternal grandmother was the one who took care of her up until she attended middle school. Hence, between family and love, she had no choice but to choose family.
With a pained expression, Shi Yang suddenly brought his lips to hers. She immediately raised her hand to shield her mouth. “Shi Yang, don’t.”
Shi Yang froze. “Do you think that I’m still interested in you? I’ll never forgive you!”
“I know.” She never expected him to forgive her. “I’m married.”
This was like a slap to Shi Yang’s face. He stared furiously at Tong Lu. “You’re married, aren’t you? Where’s your husband?”
As he spoke, a group of people could be seen arriving in style at the long corridor, which was a distance away. The security guards were clearing the road ahead, and everyone retreated to both sides of the corridor to make way for them. A dignified and arrogant-looking man was leading the way, and even though only his side profile could be seen, he emanated a shockingly domineering aura. It was none other than Leng Yejin, whom Tong Lu had not seen for many days!