111: Jiang Yufei's unwavering love

With only the two of them left, Jiang Yufei finally asked, "Zifeng, who are you going to pick up?"

Lin Zifeng had long sensed Jiang Yufei's feelings for him. She was such a wonderful girl, and he didn't want to hold her back or let down her deep affection.

He had long wanted to clarify things with her, but he just hadn't found the right opportunity.

Subconsciously, he was still reluctant to reduce his relationship with Jiang Yufei to merely that of colleagues and friends, which was one of the reasons he hadn't made things clear for so long.

How could he not be tempted and attached to such a beautiful and excellent girl?

But he knew this matter could not be dragged on any longer; otherwise, he would truly be holding her back.

Thinking of this, he deliberated for a moment before saying, "You know this person too; it is Chen Yuxi.

"Yufei, I am currently dating Yuxi, and we have already established a relationship.

"Because of Yuxi, our relationship has not been made public to anyone. You are the first person, besides the two of us, to know about this, and I hope you can keep it a secret for us."

Hearing what Lin Zifeng said, Jiang Yufei stopped in her tracks and froze on the spot. Mist rose in her beautiful large eyes, and a look of heartbreak spread across her pretty face.

Seeing Jiang Yufei's intense reaction, he felt very unbearable in his heart. Standing beside her, he said again with a face full of guilt, "Yufei, I'm sorry!"

"You don't need to say sorry to me; everyone has the right to choose their own love.

"Just like when I fell in love with you—you were passive, but you couldn't stop me from loving you.

"Similarly, you, who were passively loved by me, also have the right to love someone else. What fault do you have?

"I wanted to confess to you many times before, but I never could muster the courage. Since you have felt my love for you, let me make up for my own regrets! Lin Zifeng, I love you.

"Don't feel any pressure. My tears are to mourn my own love, and in the future, I will not let you feel troubled because of me."

After saying this, Jiang Yufei's tears fell from her face like pearls from a broken string.

Lin Zifeng reached out in a panic to help Jiang Yufei wipe away her tears.

"Yufei, please don't be like this. It makes me feel terrible too. If there were two choices, you would definitely be my second choice after Yuxi.

"But some things are just beyond our control."

To comfort Jiang Yufei, he spoke his true feelings.

Seeing his flustered appearance and hearing his words, Jiang Yufei confirmed one thing: Lin Zifeng was not completely unmoved by her; he loved her too.

It was just that he didn't love her as much as he loved Chen Yuxi.

Men are fickle; she knew that many men had more than one woman, and among these people, there was no lack of those in officialdom.

Lin Zifeng was the same, but the difference was that he didn't use deceitful means to take advantage of her.

If it were any other man, given how much she adored him, he would have already had her, and that wouldn't have stopped him from falling in love with someone else—after all, they were both unmarried.

But he didn't do that; the two of them hadn't even held hands. From this point of view, his character was already better than the vast majority of men.

Thinking of this, the sadness in Jiang Yufei's heart eased a lot, and a trace of secret joy even arose.

So she said with a complex tone, "With those words from you, I am content. Fortunately, it wasn't just me being one-sided.

"Let me hug you! This is something I have been looking forward to for a long time."

How could he refuse this small request from Jiang Yufei? So he stretched out his arms.

Like a bird returning to its nest, Jiang Yufei threw herself into his arms, hugged him tightly, and closed her eyes with a look of intoxication.

Lin Zifeng hesitated for a moment before placing his hands on Jiang Yufei's waist.

After a long while, the two let go of each other. In the moment Lin Zifeng was stunned, Jiang Yufei kissed him on the lips, then turned and ran away quickly.

A series of light, cheerful sounds drifted into his ears on the breeze: "I am willing to be the second 'her' in your heart."

Lin Zifeng turned around and watched Jiang Yufei's gradually receding figure. He touched the corner of his mouth where he had just been kissed. His heart was burning, and a brilliant smile gradually bloomed on his face.

He never expected that Jiang Yufei loved him so deeply and so persistently.

If one doesn't have to choose, only a fool would be stupid enough to pick one over the other! Isn't it wonderful to have them all?

Collecting his thoughts, he hummed a little tune in a great mood and walked toward the passenger station.

Walking into the waiting hall of the passenger station, he waited patiently. As time slipped away bit by bit, Chen Yuxi's stunningly beautiful face appeared at the exit under his expectant gaze.

Chen Yuxi's appearance attracted a lot of attention.

He quickly stepped forward and took the suitcase from Chen Yuxi's hand. The two smiled at each other; in front of so many people, they didn't make any intimate gestures but walked outside side by side.

"What a talented man and a beautiful woman! Who would have thought that our little county town had such a good-looking couple?

"Why haven't I met them before? And for such a young couple, like a golden boy and jade girl, to be together, it's really fate.

"Only they themselves are worthy of each other."

A middle-aged woman looked at them and said with emotion.

The two turned their heads, smiled kindly at the middle-aged woman, and walked out of the waiting hall.

The two left the passenger station and walked into a restaurant. Because it was mealtime, the private rooms were all full, so they sat at a table in the main hall.

They ordered two dishes and two bowls of rice, and began to eat lunch.

While eating, Chen Yuxi said, "Zifeng, I can only stay here for five days this time. This is the time my mother set for me; I must go back for the Little New Year.

"Moreover, during these few days, I also have to go to the Yingjianzui Scenic Area to take some photos to bring back.

"Because I told my parents that I came to Heping Town for a trip, and by the way, to see how far the development and construction of the scenic area my sister invested in has progressed.

"My father and mother are also quite concerned and asked me to take some photos to bring back."

"That's easy to handle. Isn't today Saturday? Let's spend the weekend in the county, and on Monday, you can come with me to Heping Town for three days. Then I'll send you back to the county to catch a bus back to the provincial capital. What do you think?"

Lin Zifeng stated his plan without even thinking.

Jiang Yufei nodded and said, "Then, do you have time to accompany me to visit the scenic area? Will it delay your work?"

"You are the younger sister of the Investor of the scenic area, so you can also represent the Investor to inspect the progress of the scenic area's development and construction. As the Secretary of Heping Town, it is perfectly reasonable for me to accompany the representative of the Investor to inspect the work.

"I can openly use public office for private gain."

He said with a chuckle.

"In this way, it can also cover up our relationship."

She said with a smile.

"Then on Monday morning, we will have to put on a show. At that time, I will first drop you off near the hotel, and then I will go to pick you up with the driver.

"If you come out from the house with me, we won't be able to explain it."

"I'll listen to you."

Chen Yuxi said obediently.