Chapter 2539 - 2554: She Made Herself ’Ruthless’ (1)

Rong Qianchen felt a bitterness spreading in his heart. He knew what Gu Qingxin was thinking, and he also understood that she had been intentionally keeping a distance from him because she was afraid of owing him too much.

In fact, she didn’t owe him anything at all. Instead, it was he who felt his life had gained brightness because of her during these five years.

She was great, independent, and strong. She made herself better and stronger, and she took good care of Baobao.

This strong and independent version of her captivated his gaze more and more, making it impossible for him to look away from her.

"What did you say?" Gu Qingxin retreated nervously, and her brows furrowed.

"It’s not really agreeing... It’s just a delaying tactic. If you truly don’t want Beiming Han to keep pestering you, you can pretend to accept my proposal... Of course, my proposal to you is always valid," Rong Qianchen explained his thoughts clearly.

"Pretend to accept your proposal?" Gu Qingxin gazed at him, her brows furrowing even more.

"Yes, pretend, not for real."

"No!" Gu Qingxin replied decisively without the slightest hesitation.

"Why not? It’s just pretend... I wouldn’t morally coerce you because of it... Do you even distrust me now?"

"Of course, I trust you, and I know you have my best interests at heart... It’s precisely because of that I can’t agree to your proposal. It would be too unfair and too cruel to you."

Gu Qingxin knew too well how cruel it was to give someone hope only to tear it apart with her own hands.

He said it was fake, but if she really agreed, it would give him a new hope...

"I don’t care."

"I care!" Gu Qingxin’s voice rose slightly, shaking her head. "I can’t do this, Qian Chen, you mean a lot to me, I can’t do such a thing to you, I can’t!"

"Qingxin, I know what you are concerned about, but you really don’t need to be. I was born for tragedy, and it was you who made my life different. I am willing to give everything for you, even my life." Rong Qianchen held her hand.

"No, it’s not like that, Qian Chen. You’re great, exceptionally great, exceptionally outstanding. You deserve your own happiness! You deserve the best girl in the world."

"I know there are many good girls in the world, but in my eyes, there’s only one best girl! No one can replace her."

"..."

"Consider my proposal carefully, don’t refuse me so quickly. I still think pretending to agree to my proposal is the best thing for you right now."

"It’s the best for me, but what about you? It’s the cruelest. I don’t need to think about it to give you an answer... Don’t worry, I will handle this in my own way."

Gu Qingxin was very resolute this time. She couldn’t let him have any illusions, the greater the hope, the greater the disappointment, she understood this better than anyone else.

"Qingxin..."

Her phone rang, and Gu Qingxin withdrew her hand and got up to answer it.

Rong Qianchen watched her back, bitterness spreading in his heart. He felt so sad; Gu Qingxin still didn’t understand him. For him, being able to do things for her, even if it was cruel to himself, brought him happiness.

But now, she didn’t even want to give him such a chance...