War of Roses: The Proud Tycoon，Please Surrender!-Chapter 308: Let’s Start Over

Xue Jiarui said this with a cheeky expression.

Tang Yuxiu and Tang Mubei exchanged a glance, both thinking the same thing.

"Well, it’s a blessing in disguise."

"I just hope those two stop making waves, my head’s pounding."

Tang Mubei gave Xue Jiarui a sidelong glance. "What does this have to do with you? Why are you bothered?"

"That’s my sister! Of course I’m concerned about her life decisions."

"You’re concerned that your sister getting back with Ah Hao means your old man won’t be pushing you to settle down. You’re just hoping she gets married and has kids soon."

Xue Jiarui smirked. "As long as you know it, why say it out loud?"

"Hm." Tang Mubei snorted, leaning back on the sofa to rest his eyes.

Tang Yuxiu sat by the window the whole time, not even sparing him a look.

Xue Jiarui quietly moved to the side, keeping silent to avoid embarrassment.

Seems like I need to find a girlfriend. These guys are too boring, not even talking for long.

...

After Xue Jiarui left, silence returned to the hospital room.

Xue Xianglan and Xiang Linghao exchanged looks, waiting for his response.

Xiang Linghao opened his mouth, wanting to say something but hesitated.

Xue Xianglan felt anxious and helpless.

"Xiang Lan..." Xiang Linghao finally spoke, "I can’t guess your thoughts, but I can tell you, if I’m bothering you, just say the word, and I’ll disappear from your life, never to disturb you again. But if you need me, just say so, and I’ll be right by your side, never leaving."

There are many sweet words in the world, like the three words people love most: "I love you."

But Xue Xianglan felt that no words were as moving as what Xiang Linghao had just said.

When I need you, you will be there.

There’s nothing that gives more sense of security than that.

And nothing expresses one’s feelings better than this.

Xue Xianglan smiled, relieved, "No need to guess, your words are what’s most useful to me."

Xiang Linghao looked puzzled, "What do you mean?"

Xue Xianglan looked at him, her gaze serious and focused, gradually showing a sparkle that deeply moved Xiang Linghao.

She spoke earnestly, "Ah Hao, let’s start over."

To Xiang Linghao, nothing in the world was better than this phrase from Xue Xianglan, nothing more beautiful than her words.

Because of her words, his entire world seemed to be in a dreamlike castle, feeling light and airy.

It felt unreal; he must be dreaming!

That was the only feeling he could grasp at the moment.

Xue Xianglan waited in vain for his response, waving her hand in front of his eyes, slightly frowning, "What are you thinking? This is not the time to zone out."

Xiang Linghao snapped back to reality, still a bit dazed, "Xiang Lan... could you say that again?"

Xue Xianglan paused, then asked, "Did you not hear clearly, or do you just want to hear it again?"

"I just want to hear it again... It feels like a dream. Is this real?"

Xue Xianglan was silent for a moment, then sighed, "Alright, if you feel this is a dream, not real, then so be it. I won’t say it again."

Xiang Linghao, "..." Her nonchalant demeanor made his heart ache a little.

"Xiang Lan..."

"What is it?"

"...I was wrong." Xiang Linghao’s gaze was sincere.

Xue Xianglan blinked, "What did you do wrong? I feel lost."

Xiang Linghao felt a bit desperate, standing up.

Even in a hospital gown, pale-faced, he stood tall and proud before Xue Xianglan.

His eyes on her remained focused, filled with endless affection: "Xiang Lan, I’ve imagined this setting many times, but never thought you’d one day say the words ’start over’ to me. Do you know what those words mean to me?"

Xue Xianglan asked, "What do they mean?"

Xiang Linghao smiled but didn’t say a word.

My salvation...

You are my salvation, your words are my salvation!

Our new beginning marks the end of my seven years of wandering life.

It turns out I can be happy.

Because having you by my side is the greatest happiness.

Seeing him not answering, just smiling at her, she realized it was the most handsome smile she had ever seen on him in the past seven years.

This smile carried a lot of emotions.

Feelings for her.

Suddenly, she seemed to understand his unspoken words.

So, she smiled too.

The sun shone brightly that day, through the curtains, casting their shadows facing each other, gradually drawing closer.

...

"You two have finally weathered the storm to see the clear sky."

Xue Jiarui looked at them with a sly smile, not knowing what nonsense was running through his mind.

Xue Xianglan threw an orange directly at him, and Xue Jiarui hurriedly caught it, snorting: "How can you use violence on me when I’m wishing you well? Are you really my sister?!"

"I honestly wish you weren’t my brother. How could I have such an embarrassing brother like you?"

Xue Xianglan’s expression clearly showed her disdain.

Xue Jiarui felt hurt and went to Xiang Linghao for comfort.

Xiang Linghao sat on the hospital bed, watching Xue Xianglan with gentle eyes all along, ignoring Xue Jiarui’s pitiful look.

Xue Jiarui felt even more hurt, "You two inconsiderate people never thought about how I worried about you before you reconciled."

"All you did was worry, no real actions."

"How could I not!" Xue Jiarui protested, "I’ve been the one telling Xiang Lan how much Brother Hao missed you and was devoted to you these years."

Upon hearing this, Xiang Linghao immediately turned his gaze sharply at him, "What did you say?"

Xue Jiarui got the unfriendly message and suddenly felt guilty, stammering, "...What did I say? I didn’t say anything!"

Seeing him like this, Xiang Linghao knew he told everything!

Oh damn, this fool!

Xiang Linghao gritted his teeth.

He didn’t want Xue Xianglan to know about his life these past years.

Afraid she would feel guilty, heartache.

Although her feeling heartache for him would make him happy, it’s enough that he knows it, not really wanting her to feel heartache.

Xue Xianglan then spoke, "Jiarui did well in this matter; you shouldn’t hide things from me. I have the right to know how you’ve been these years because you know everything about me."

Even though what he knows is only on the surface, she didn’t fare well when alone, but definitely better than Xiang Linghao.

Hearing about Xiang Linghao’s life these past years made her heart ache greatly.

She never imagined she could be missed and loved by someone so deeply.