War of Roses: The Proud Tycoon，Please Surrender!-Chapter 299 Unable to Easily Forget

Since it was destined to be a tragedy between them from the start, why bother having a soft spot?

This softness came not only from Gu Yan herself but also from those around her.

He, being a member of the Yan Family and Gu Yan’s brother, had the responsibility to make Tang Yuxiu give up completely on her.

This was the best outcome for both of them.

After all, having once loved each other, never seeing each other is better than becoming enemies.

Tang Yuxiu glanced at the tightly closed door and ultimately said nothing, turning around and leaving.

The few people watched his departing figure, still so upright, yet with a touch of loneliness.

The hallway lights cast on him, as if shrouding him in shadow rather than light.

Anyone could see that Gu Yan was very important to him.

With Tang Yuxiu gone, Yan Shuo had no reason to stay outside either, so he turned and entered the ward.

With everyone gone, Tang Mubei naturally returned to Old Sir Tang’s ward.

Even though Xue Xianglan was full of unanswered questions, she held back for now and went back to take care of Xiang Linghao.

Inside Old Sir Tang’s hospital room.

Tang Yuxiu stood by the window, gazing at the nightscape outside, silent.

Tang Mubei wisely chose not to disturb him.

When they truly encountered something, they had their own way of interacting; usual banter depends on timing.

What Tang Yuxiu needed now was quiet, to sort out his thoughts and emotions.

...

Inside Gu Yan’s ward.

Yan Shuo entered and saw her staring at the ceiling in a daze, lost in thought.

Xiao Hui saw him come in and called, "Young Master."

Yan Shuo nodded slightly and said, "Go prepare Miss’s dinner."

"Yes," Xiao Hui replied and exited.

Yan Shuo walked to the bedside and sighed slightly, "Xiao Yan, aren’t you tired? Why aren’t you sleeping?"

Gu Yan came back to her senses, turned her head, and said, "Lying here is good enough, I just can’t sleep yet."

"Alright, then don’t sleep." Yan Shuo sat down by the bed, "Are you really not going to let Tang Yuxiu know?"

Gu Yan paused, then shook her head, "There’s no need for him to know."

Since it’s all lost, there’s indeed no need for another person to regret and reminisce.

"You’re still thinking of him everywhere."

"Brother, after all, I’ve sincerely loved him, wanted to grow old with him, to live a peaceful life together. You can’t simply let go of a relationship; even if there’s an insurmountable barrier between us, we’re still gazing at each other from afar. How can I easily forget him?"

Moreover, she didn’t really want to forget.

"I still love him now; I need time to slowly let him go. He’s very important to me. Even if something happens, my subconscious still thinks of him first, relies on him. This isn’t something that can easily change."

"Brother, I hope you don’t force me to forget him and retract my feelings for him immediately because I truly can’t do it."

Yan Shuo listened, sighed softly, and gently patted her head, "Xiao Yan, I’m not asking you to forget him right away; time isn’t the issue. As long as you’re willing to let go, it’s okay. I also hope you understand that you two are impossible. Don’t exert yourself for someone who has no future; no one will be happy that way."

Gu Yan’s heart ached slightly, but she still forced herself to nod, "I know... I understand..."

Gu Yan didn’t want to continue on this topic anymore. Since breaking up with Tang Yuxiu, each thought of him only brought heartache.

She felt depressed, her mood never improved, and even her health hadn’t recovered.

She couldn’t stop herself from thinking about Tang Yuxiu.

Emotions never depend on the length of time; they begin the moment they happen, but ending them takes a long time.

Gu Yan closed her eyes for a moment, then reopened them and asked, "Was the person earlier your fiancée?"

"She’s not anymore. She dared to come here, insulting you and causing trouble without distinguishing right from wrong. I’ll break off the engagement, and Grandpa will agree."

Gu Yan felt a bit worried, "I heard the Song Family is quite reputable too. Will it affect the Yan Family?" 𝒇𝒓𝒆𝒆𝙬𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝒎

"Don’t worry, a single Song Family wouldn’t dare do anything to the Yan Family. If it weren’t for Grandpa’s acquaintance with Old Sir Song when he was younger, just based on the Song Family, there’s no way they’d be fit to marry into our Yan Family."

Hearing Yan Shuo say this, Gu Yan felt relieved.

She really didn’t want to cause any difficulties for the Yan Family because of herself.

Yan Shuo seemed to sense her thoughts and tousled her hair, "Don’t overthink it; it’s not your fault."

Gu Yan still felt guilty, "I’m sorry for causing you trouble and making you break off the engagement with your fiancée."

Yan Shuo smiled slightly, "I’ve already said it’s not your fault. In fact, I should thank you."

Gu Yan was puzzled.

Yan Shuo explained, "I originally didn’t want to marry Song Feixue, but Grandpa’s decisions can’t be opposed, so I had to accept. Now, you’ve just given me a reason to break off the engagement, which is a great thing for me."

Gu Yan blinked, "Really?"

"Why would I lie to you?" Yan Shuo said, "Though the Song Family is also prominent, Song Feixue was pampered and spoiled since childhood, becoming rude and unreasonable, very self-centered, and impulsive. Even without today’s incident, once Grandpa realized what kind of person Song Feixue was, he wouldn’t have let me marry her."

"Why?"

"Because Yan Family members won’t marry someone without brains. What the Yan Family needs is a shrewd and capable future matriarch who, even if not outstanding, should at least maintain the stability of the household."

Gu Yan just couldn’t fully understand.

"Is the Yan Family really that strict, so calculated and clear-sighted?"

"Of course, the Yan Family is a century-old family; many family rules have been handed down for generations, refined through generations, strictly followed by descendants."

Gu Yan secretly swallowed, "What about me then..."

Seeing her nervous and worried expression, Yan Shuo couldn’t help but laugh, "Don’t worry, technically, you’re half a Yan Family member, so you don’t have to strictly adhere to the Yan Family’s rules. Moreover, Grandpa feels guilty towards you and wishes to give you the best things, so how could he bear to make you follow those rules?"

"Is it really like that?" Gu Yan cautiously inquired.

Yan Shuo nodded, "Believe me, that’s how it is. If things really go wrong, I’m here too. If you accidentally break the Yan Family rules, your brother will shield you."

"That’s so nice!"

"Of course!"

Not only Grandpa feels guilty and wishes to give you the best, I do too!

Yan Shuo smiled, gently ruffling her hair, "Alright, stop overthinking. Just focus on taking care of your health; nothing else matters."

"Mhm." Gu Yan nodded, "I understand."