kvmb Chapter 161 We two are really not young anymore.
Chapter 161 We two are really not young anymore.
After that, Shang Haiyan devoted all her energy to her work. With her unremitting efforts and outstanding abilities, she rose step by step and eventually succeeded in becoming the deputy factory director.
During this period, Shang Haiyan's family arranged countless blind dates for her, but she remained single.
Time flies. By chance, Shang Haiyan heard from others that Zhong Weijie was a widow and still unmarried. This news stirred up ripples in her heart like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, making her long-dormant heart flutter again.
When Zhong Weijie returned, Shang Haiyan secretly resolved to seize this rare opportunity no matter what. She knew that if she missed this chance, their paths might never cross again in this lifetime.
At that grand banquet for the company's middle and senior management, Shang Haiyan, who never drank alcohol, unexpectedly toasted Zhong Weijie and Zhong Weibin, and drank two whole glasses of strong liquor with a happy expression.
As the gathering drew to a close, everyone was discussing who should be responsible for escorting Director Shang home safely.
At that moment, Shang Haiyan did not hesitate to offer to let Zhong Weijie take her home personally, and said that she wanted to talk to Zhong Weijie about something privately.
Seeing this, the colleagues understood and nodded in agreement before leaving.
Then, Shang Haiyan gracefully got into Zhong Weijie's car.
Zhong Weibin had actually noticed Shang Haiyan's secret feelings for his older brother long ago. This was because Shang Haiyan's gaze towards her brother was always different, filled with deep affection and expectation.
Therefore, Zhong Weibin made an excuse that he had to go to other places to handle some business, and then got into another colleague's car and left first. As a result, only Zhong Weijie and Shang Haiyan were left in the spacious car.
"Director Zhong, I've actually been secretly in love with you for a long time. I still remember when you first saw me working at Zhao's Food Factory, my heart started pounding. I would always secretly observe how focused and attentive you were at work, my heart filled with admiration. At that time, I mistakenly thought you had a happy and fulfilling family, so I could only bury these feelings deep in my heart, not daring to disturb your peaceful life. However, when I later learned that your loved one had passed away, my heart was filled with both grief and sympathy, and at the same time, a strong desire arose to spend the rest of my life with you. Today, I have finally mustered up the courage to tell you all of this, because I no longer want to hide my feelings."
Shang Haiyan took a deep breath and blurted out all the words that had been bottled up in her heart for so long.
After she finished speaking, she felt much lighter, as if a heavy stone had been lifted off her shoulders.
Zhong Weijie was stunned for a moment after hearing Shang Haiyan's heartfelt confession.
He never imagined that this woman, who usually seemed so carefree and energetic, had secretly harbored feelings for him all along.
What surprised him even more was that Shang Haiyan was so brave to speak her mind to his face.
Looking at Shang Haiyan's sincere yet slightly shy face, Zhong Weijie's heart couldn't help but stir with emotion, but for a moment he didn't know how to respond.
Seeing that Zhong Weijie remained silent, Shang Haiyan's initially expectant eyes gradually revealed a hint of disappointment. She forced a smile and said:
"It's okay, I've said everything I wanted to say, and I feel much better now." With that, she reached for the car door, preparing to get out and leave.
Just then, Zhong Weijie suddenly came to his senses and grabbed Shang Haiyan's hand...
Zhong Weijie spoke softly, his voice as gentle as a breeze across a lake: "Haiyan, actually, I've liked you for a long time too, but... sigh! I'm much older than you, and I've been married before. I'm really afraid that this will waste your precious youth..."
Shang Haiyan interrupted his hesitant words without hesitation and responded firmly:
“I don’t care about any of that! I know very well that I love you deeply. Besides, I’m over thirty now, no longer that naive little girl.”
Zhong Weijie looked troubled and continued with concern:
"Even so, there is still such a big age gap between us. I'm afraid even your family wouldn't agree to us being together, right?"
However, Shang Haiyan's attitude remained firm and unwavering:
“I told you, none of those things matter to me! All I know is that if I lose you from my life, every day will be unbearable. Besides, a woman my age is already considered an old maid who can't get married.”
The moment that deeply affectionate and resolute confession reached Zhong Weijie's ears, he felt as if a surging wave of emotion had crashed over his heart, instantly overwhelming all his reason and defenses. An indescribable surge of emotion washed over him wave after wave, immersing him in an unprecedented sense of awe.
Almost instinctively, Zhong Weijie slowly reached out his hands, as if holding the most precious treasure in the world, and carefully yet firmly grasped Shang Haiyan's soft, boneless, and jade-like hands. Then, with a slight pull, he drew Shang Haiyan's entire body into his broad, warm embrace.
At this moment, Zhong Weijie was filled with emotion and couldn't help but murmur softly, "Yes, we two are really no longer young..." Although he said it lightly, it contained the helplessness brought about by the passage of time and a deep longing for the past.
However, at that very moment, the distance between Zhong Weijie and Shang Haiyan vanished completely. Two once lonely and adrift hearts finally found solace in each other, nestled tightly together. From then on, no matter how great the hardships and obstacles they encountered in life, or how many unexpected and severe challenges they faced, they would steadfastly walk side by side, never giving up easily. Throughout their long journey through life, they would always support and encourage each other, warming each other's weathered hearts with boundless love and care.