My shield, my armor, standing strong by my side

On the way to the parking lot, Ye You Lin followed silently behind Li Gao Sheng. They were immersed in their own thoughts, not bothering to engage in conversation.

Suddenly, a man's voice called out from behind, "Ye You Lin?"

The two people turned around to see the person who had called out Ye You Lin's name. Ye You Lin's heart skipped a beat. it was a man with tall features, a sharp jawline, and shining silver hair was none other than "Zhang Wei?" Ye You Lin called out the name she was familiar with.

"Yes! It's you, right? Ye You Lin?" he exclaimed, his astonishment evident, his eyes filled with excitement at the sight of her.

Ye You Lin smiled serenely, her enchanting smile radiating warmth as she nodded gently in affirmation. "It has been a year, Zhang Wei," she confirmed softly, a hint of nostalgia in her voice.

In her past life, she still remembers this friend of hers. He was the one who shielded her from all the cruelty of the world, willingly sacrificing himself to protect her from falling into despair. He was willing to stand against Li Gao Sheng who had been hurting her badly, despite knowing that he wouldn't be able to defeat him. He was ready to confront anyone who had hurt her, and that's why she felt deeply grateful to him.

"Yes, it has been a year, Ye You Lin. It's truly wonderful to see you again," he said with a warm smile, his eyes filled with admiration. "You have become even more beautiful since the last time I saw you."

Hearing his words, Ye You Lin fought back tears, attempting to conceal the sadness that lingered in her heart.

"Oh, and who is this? Your boyfriend?" Zhang Wei looked at Li Gao Sheng with curiosity, noticing him standing behind Ye You Lin.

Ye You Lin turned her gaze toward Li Gao Sheng and replied, "No, he's just someone I know. We don't have any relationship." Ye You Lin clarified without hesitation,

Upon hearing Ye You Lin's response, Li Gao Sheng felt a slight discomfort settle within him. 'Just someone she knows?' he thought to himself, the words echoing in his mind.

"Oh, that's a relief, how about we..." Before he could finish his sentence, Li Gao Sheng interrupted, "Aren't we supposed to be leaving?" He directed his gaze towards Ye You Lin, awaiting her decision.

Ye You Lin didn't answer immediately but instead looked at Li Gao Sheng.

"You can go ahead first."

Li Gao Sheng furrowed his eyebrows slightly, taken aback by her unexpected response. Without uttering a word, he turned away and left, leaving Ye You Lin standing there.

As Li Gao Sheng left, Ye You Lin stood there, gazing at his departing figure with a twinge of hurt in her heart. Though she managed to conceal it well, even after four years of being treated like an insignificant breeze in her past life the pain still could not be ignored.

"Did he just leave?" Zhang Wei asked, his gaze fixed on Li Gao Sheng's retreating figure in the distance.

"How about having lunch?" Ye you lin said, she turned to Zhang Wei, her smile returning.

Ye You Lin chose not to leave with Li Gao Sheng, knowing that she still had something important to discuss with Zhang Wei. Having witnessed Zhang Wei's unwavering support and dedication in her past life, she had complete trust in him and believed he would stand by her side until the very end.

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"How have you been all these years? I haven't heard anything about you since we graduated from university," Zhang Wei inquired, his curiosity evident in his voice.

Ye You Lin smiled warmly at Zhang Wei. "I'm already married, Zhang Wei," she confessed, taking a deep breath before continuing, "to the man you saw with me earlier. His name is Li Gao Sheng."

Zhang Wei's expression shifted slightly, a mix of surprise and disappointment flickering in his eyes. He looked down at his cup of coffee, his voice tinged with a hint of sadness. "I thought you said you didn't have a relationship with him," he murmured, his words barely audible.

Looking at Zhang Wei's reaction, Ye You Lin couldn't help but let out a soft laugh. "Zhang Wei," she said playfully, getting closer to him. "Stop it. I know you're gay," she whispered teasingly.

Hearing her teasing remark, Zhang Wei joined in the laughter. "Seems like the Ye You Lin I know is still playful," he remarked, feeling the tension ease in the atmosphere. The shared joke brought a sense of comfort and familiarity between them.

"How did you two end up getting married? Isn't the person you mentioned, Li Gao Sheng, actually the young CEO who has been making headlines?" Zhang Wei inquired.

Li Gao Sheng, the CEO of Li Entertainment, exuded an air of confidence and authority. As the head of Li Entertainment, he was known for his keen business acumen and strategic decision-making, which had propelled the company to great heights. His reputation as a billionaire CEO had made him an object of fascination and intrigue, with media outlets and the public clamoring to uncover the secrets of his success.

He commanded respect and admiration from other business magnates, and his influence and capabilities were not to be taken lightly. With a mere flick of his influence, he held the power to financially cripple a company, establishing himself as a formidable force in the business world.

"Yes," Ye You Lin admitted, acknowledging that she didn't want to disclose everything to him just yet. However, she knew there were other matters that required his assistance. Taking a deep breath, she continued,

"Zhang Wei, I'm pregnant." Ye You Lin stated calmly, her voice steady and composed.

Hearing Ye You Lin's statement brought a shockwave to Zhang Wei.

"Preg... pregnant?" he stammered, his voice filled with disbelief and surprise. Already?