Chapter 370: Chapter 354: The Agony of Bone Gnawing
"Did you turn off my phone?" The morning sunlight woke Wen Nuan, and she reached for her phone to check the time. She nudged the still-sleeping Leng Yan, "Wake up, don’t you have to catch the second flight back to T City?"
"Mine’s off too." Leng Yan, still groggy, pulled her into the quilt before opening his eyes, "Honey, I’m afraid of being disturbed."
Afraid that Tan Qing would find her, afraid that Ji Wei would contact him.
Wen Nuan sighed, said nothing, and turned her phone on. There were several missed calls from Tan Qing, mixed with many messages. Each one made her feel ashamed, her eyes red with sadness.
"Nuannuan." Leng Yan stroked her hair, sighing softly, "It’s all my fault. I failed you, and Tan Qing too."
If it weren’t for him, Nuannuan wouldn’t have gone through so much, and Tan Qing might not have been further hurt.
"I don’t know how to tell him." Wen Nuan choked with emotion.
Tan Qing said he would do his best to convince his mom and hopes she can wait for him.
He also reminded her that he’s accompanying his mom back to T City today, telling her to eat well and not to stress too much, assuring her he would solve all the problems.
But, Tan Qing...
Wen Nuan bit her lip, tears falling. I’m sorry, I always said I’m not worthy of you, and now, even more, it’s impossible for us to be together.
I can’t forget him. You told me to try to love you. I did try, but Yan is rooted too deeply in my heart, I can’t uproot him, which means I can’t let you in.
"I’ll talk to him." Gently wiping her tears with his thumb, Leng Yan took the phone from her, bit his lip, and dialed Tan Qing’s number.
"Mom, you go in first." The phone vibrated, and Tan Qing, seeing the number displayed, felt a surge of joy but maintained a calm demeanor. He patted his mom’s shoulder, "I’m going to the bathroom."
He had stayed in her little room until midnight last night, only leaving after his mom’s fiftieth call. But inside, he was always restless, afraid something would happen to her.
"Auntie, he’s definitely gone to answer the phone." Qu Min stomped her foot, tugging at Mrs Tan’s hand with a frown, "Auntie, he’s gone to call Wen Nuan. No way!"
She gritted her teeth, "I need to get him back; I can’t let them be together."
"Minmin!" Mrs Tan frowned, grabbing her hand, her eyes showing a hint of displeasure, "He went to the men’s room. Are you going in too?"
As she spoke, she felt truly dissatisfied. No wonder her son didn’t like Qu Min; before, she seemed obedient in front of the elders, but now it really seemed she wasn’t suitable to be the Tan Family’s daughter-in-law.
This girl is too childish, acting impulsively without considering the consequences. A Tan Family daughter-in-law should possess gracious and elegant demeanor, not this madness.
Even if it’s not Wen Nuan, it shouldn’t be Qu Min.
When back, she’ll need to discuss with her husband, considering which family’s daughter might be suitable for their son.
Holding the phone, with hands trembling lightly, Tan Qing finally pressed the answer button inside the bathroom, "Nuannuan."
Leng Yan took a deep breath, holding Wen Nuan’s sweat-soaked hand nervously, and spoke in a low voice, "Tan Qing, it’s Leng Yan."
"Leng Yan?" The joy vanished instantly, Tan Qing’s fingers growing cold. His heart felt pierced by numerous tiny holes, blood gently seeping out from those small wounds, the flow so faint yet causing bone-deep anguish.