章節 496: Dining Together 4

Seeing Li Yiran's forced show of strength, guilt swelled further within Huangfu Ruixiang. He quickly pledged, "Yiran, don't worry. I guarantee nothing will change. Even taking a wife, I'll still treat you even better."

"Brother Ruixiang, I believe you'd never let me down." Li Yiran gazed at him with dewy eyes, as though tears might spill at any second. That delicate countenance, exuding vulnerability, could capture any man's sympathies. 

Yet despite her words, icy indifference filled Li Yiran's heart now. She realized passively awaiting some twist of fate was fruitless. By the time Huangfu Ruixiang truly wed, it would be far too late. 

Facing such a pitiable Li Yiran, Huangfu Ruixiang naturally lacked defenses. He vigorously nodded, vowing, "Yiran, trust me - no matter what, I won't fail you!"