Chapter 31：In Love (1/2)

But he liked Song Ren since they met, and never realized his feelings ran deep until he saw her again at the banquet, after months of parting. They occasionally saw each other after graduation.

He remembered seeing her at a Villa during an event hosted by mutual friends. She wore a white bathing suit with the brightest smile. His heart lept, and his thoughts consisted of her. He racked his brain for weeks, wondering why he missed her and why she occupied his mind. Later, he made sure that whichever events she attended, he'd be there.

Silently, he watched over her for three years at a distance. He only delved the courage to talk to her when she was close. Yet each time, she would act aloof, distant and reserved. She would ignore his existence around their friends, and she acted like they barely knew each other. That changed when he accepted the invitation towards the Song Family banquet.

He remembered how shocked, excited, yet afraid he felt when Song Sheng announced his resignation. Song Sheng left everything for his sister, but that did not secure her position. In business, other men would have encouraged Song Jun to be the successor; Song Ren then would not get the opportunity she deserved. Therefore, when he saw her at the pharmacy, he had to see her and be sure of it. And when he invaded her family's home, he had to confirm it.

He was already in love.

Song Ren is defined as a strong person on her own, but as the heir of her most significant competitor, Su Feng, wanted to be her ally, her equal, her lover.

At that moment, he couldn't believe it.

”I want to give us a try,” Song Ren proclaimed.

Su Feng's eyes widened, his lips parted, and he froze with the night-chill wind.

”Repeat it,” he pleaded. Was Song Ren willing?

Song Ren bit her lip nervously. Her cheeks reddened, and Su Feng could not tell if it was from the cold or her blushing.

Song Ren inhaled deeply before repeating, ”I want to give us a try.” She looked at him with sheer determination, the same way she looked at any task that's she willing to work hard on.

Su Feng smiled, towering over her with his height, reaching down to caress her soft cheek. She nearly gasped at his touch. Her eyes averted from his deep, affectionate gaze, and she puffed her cheeks in embarrassment.

What was she thinking? She was not the type to give in so easily, and yet when she noticed how angry he was, she realized how much she offended him.

After all, she needed to know now of the possibility of their relationship. Today was the day she welcomed him or shut him out of her heart, forever. However, she was still afraid of letting him in.

”Is that what you want?” He asked, his tone low and smoky, his gaze lingering on her lips.

She felt herself get lost in the depths of his soothing voice. Instead of feeling nervous and erratic, she felt calm. She nodded to give him an answer.

Song Ren stepped forward, daring herself to let go of the massive walls, protected by titans she kept around her heart for so long. Slowly, she leaned in on him and met Su Feng with a warm and soft embrace.

Su Feng held onto her gently, cradling her head, stroking her back and breathing in her scent as he seemed to have longed for it. Song Ren glanced at him, meeting his piercing blue eyes that reflected a pool of rough waves.