Has Big Shot Fallen in Love Today?-Chapter 822: Not Coming Home Tonight

Gu Shiting looked at Sheng Tang.

"...Do you remember that summer vacation when I was going to follow the teacher and seniors to work on a project, and I said I’d come back with 20,000 yuan?" Gu Shiting asked her.

Sheng Tang would never forget that summer.

That summer was shrouded in the shadow of her grandmother’s death, and they all lived under its gloom.

"I was in a hurry to get to your house that day because I had bought this ring and couldn’t wait to give it to you. I just didn’t expect..."

He continued to stare at her, unwilling to look away.

It seemed as if, with one misstep of his gaze, he would lose her.

The things of the past, he wanted to lay them bare, willing to take responsibility for what he should.

"...So, I kept it until now. I didn’t mean to hurt you, but I can’t pretend the matter with grandma didn’t happen. This was the first gift I bought with the money I earned myself.

No matter how much time passes, I still carry the guilt. It’s my fault towards grandma. I want to give you this ring.

Not to remind you of anything, nor to show off, but to serve as a witness." Gu Shiting spoke each word slowly, "For the rest of my life, I’ll do my best not to make any mistakes."

Tears welled up in Sheng Tang’s eyes.

She reached out and accepted the diamond ring from his palm.

The diamond ring was a bit big; she surely couldn’t wear it.

She placed it in her palm, slowly clasping her hands together, and then said, "I accept it! The past, I also want to let it pass."

Gu Shiting moved closer to her and embraced her.

Sheng Tang let him hold her.

His embrace was as warm as ever.

Sheng Tang gently closed her eyes, tears rolling down as she silently called out to Ting.

Later, the phone interrupted their embrace.

Sheng Tang picked up her phone; it was Gu Jiahui calling her.

She quickly stood up, composed herself, and then answered the call.

"Are you back at the apartment?" Gu Jiahui asked her, "I just finished things here and will head home soon, do you want to celebrate?"

"I haven’t gone back yet," Sheng Tang replied.

Gu Jiahui was slightly stunned, "Didn’t the dinner end?" 𝒻𝑟ℯℯ𝑤𝑒𝑏𝑛𝘰𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝒸𝑜𝘮

"I’m outside handling some matters," Sheng Tang said, "I won’t be going back tonight."

Gu Jiahui: "Where are you?"

"I don’t want to lie to you, nor do I want to say," Sheng Tang said, "But rest assured, I’m not doing anything against the contract."

Gu Jiahui: "..."

He knew then, Sheng Tang was with Gu Shiting.

After hanging up, Gu Jiahui weakly sat back down in the office chair.

Tonight, she should have been celebrating with him, but instead, she returned to Gu Shiting’s side.

In her moments of joy, she only wanted to share it with Gu Shiting.

Gu Jiahui sat alone in the office for a long time.

He couldn’t describe his feelings, just that he extremely disliked the idea of going home.

Without Sheng Tang, the apartment felt lonely; and after she left, it became unbearable for him.

He would rather spend the night in the office.

He shouldn’t blame Sheng Tang for meeting Gu Shiting, just as he himself would meet Yang Mingming and even maintain an ambiguous relationship with Fu Qingcen.

In this sense, Sheng Tang just meeting Gu Shiting was not a big deal at all.

Yet, Gu Jiahui’s heart was very cold.

A momentary chill filled him completely.

He stood by the window, watching the city’s neon lights and countless illuminated homes, bustling everywhere, yet not one belonged to him.

No one would wait for him to come home.

In the cold winter night, he found no solace.

Gu Jiahui sat down, pressing his forehead to stop the dull ache at his temples.

He remained still until he fell asleep from exhaustion.