Nirvana Heiress: Reborn and Returning to Stir Up a Storm

Chapter 88 Identity Separation

After the ball, Lin Chuyue and Li Zhanchuan's encounter in the garden seemed to foreshadow a deeper development in their relationship. Meanwhile, the tacit understanding between Gu Yanchuan and Luo Yurou on the dance floor subtly brought them closer together.

After the banquet ended, the guests dispersed in twos and threes. Lin Chuyue didn't rush back to her room, but instead went to the garden alone. The night breeze carried a slight chill, and the stars overhead adorned the deep night sky.

She stood under an oak tree, her mind churning. The world before her was bright and beautiful, but the shadows of the past and the responsibilities of the present weighed heavily on her.

"Another person contemplating life?" A deep, slightly mocking voice came from behind.

Lin Chuyue turned her head and saw Li Zhanchuan emerge from the shadows, holding a glass of red wine in his hand.

"President Li, how come you always manage to find me?" Lin Chuyue's tone was indifferent, but without any hostility.

"Perhaps we share some kind of unspoken understanding," Li Zhanchuan chuckled, placing his wine glass on the stone table beside him and casually leaning against a tree trunk. "What are you thinking about on such a quiet night?"

Lin Chuyue smiled slightly: "Does President Li always enjoy prying into other people's thoughts?"

“If it’s you, I’d be very interested.” Li Zhanchuan’s tone was somewhat serious.

Lin Chuyue looked at him, a complex emotion flashing in her eyes: "President Li, you should know that Gu Yanchuan and I are engaged."

"So?" Li Zhanchuan raised an eyebrow, his gaze remaining calm. "Are you trying to tell me that this identity has created boundaries for you?"

Lin Chuyue lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "I just wanted to remind you that these words might cause unnecessary trouble."

Li Zhanchuan chuckled softly: "Lin Chuyue, you are really interesting. You always use rationality to cover up your inner thoughts, but I don't believe you can stay so calm forever."

Lin Chuyue looked up at him, a hint of inquiry in her clear eyes: "So, what does President Li mean?"

Li Zhanchuan met her gaze, his tone suddenly softening: "What I mean is, you have the right to decide your own future, instead of being bound by those marriage contracts or family responsibilities."

Lin Chuyue's heart skipped a beat, but she didn't say anything more. The atmosphere between the two seemed to become even more subtle because of those words.

Meanwhile, Gu Yanchuan returned to his room after the ball. Just as he was about to rest, his phone rang. The screen displayed Luo Yurou's name.

He answered the phone: "Yu Rou?"

Luo Yurou's cheerful voice came from the other end of the phone: "Mr. Gu, I'm sorry to bother you. I just heard from my mother that there's a family gathering tomorrow, and some elders might be interested in your engagement with Chuyue."

Gu Yanchuan frowned slightly: "I will handle this matter."

Luo Yurou's voice held a hint of hesitation: "I just wanted to remind you that if you need help, I can accompany you to answer the elders' questions."

Gu Yanchuan was taken aback for a moment, then chuckled, "Thank you, Yu Rou. Having a friend like you really saves me a lot of trouble."

Luo Yurou chuckled softly, "Friends? If a deeper relationship is needed, that's not out of the question."

Gu Yanchuan was speechless for a moment, then shook his head and chuckled: "Yu Rou, you're really getting bolder and bolder."

"I'm just telling the truth." Luo Yurou's tone was light, but the deeper meaning in her words was undeniable. "That's all for now, see you tomorrow."

After hanging up the phone, Gu Yanchuan stared at the screen, a strange emotion welling up inside him. He began to realize that Luo Yurou might not be as simple as she seemed.

The next morning, Lin Chuyue and Gu Yanchuan prepared to attend a family gathering. Both of them knew that this gathering would be an important opportunity, not only to deal with the elders' questions about the engagement, but also to test the attitudes of all parties and pave the way for the annulment of the engagement.

Lin Chuyue changed into a light blue long dress, looking fresh and elegant. Gu Yanchuan, on the other hand, wore a dark gray suit, exuding a calm and reserved demeanor.

Before setting off, Gu Yanchuan glanced at her and said, "Chuyue, your performance today is very important. Are you ready?"

Lin Chuyue nodded gently: "Don't worry, I won't let you down."