Chapter 558: Chapter 556: He Asks for Reconciliation

Hearing Gu Siting’s words, Ming Yao’s chest surged with a complex and moving emotion.

So, all these years, he had still been thinking about her.

He had never laid a hand on another woman.

For a man in the prime of his life, full of vigor and power, that was not an easy feat!

She did not doubt the truthfulness of his words.

He had no reason to lie to her about such matters!

To be honest, his actions did move her a bit.

But then she thought about reality…

Her blood ran cold.

She had already agreed to Si Ye, and begun a new life.

The most crucial point was that their statuses were worlds apart.

Four years ago, the Presidential Residence did not approve of them being together.

Could it be that four years later, they would agree?

Even though he now wielded power, if he stated he wanted to be with her, would the people in the Presidential Residence really not oppose it again?

Perhaps it was because she now had children, but all she wanted was a peaceful and stable life.

Ming Yao bit down hard on her lower lip, and lifted her long lashes to look into the man’s unfathomable black eyes, “So what, can we go back to the past?”

Gu Siting’s thin, cold lips tightened, and under the light, his facial contours appeared as sharp as a sculpture, “Why can’t we? Just because you’re with Si Ye? If Dai Na and I can divorce, why can’t you break up with Si Ye?”

Ming Yao’s lips curved into a mocking smile, “Gu Siting, you’re still as domineering and arrogant as ever, thinking you can break up or get back together whenever you want. It’s been four years, not four days, nor four months. Si Ye has done a lot for me, has given me so much companionship; since I’ve promised him, I won’t leave him just because of you!”

Hearing Ming Yao’s words, Gu Siting’s pupils shrank sharply.

“Ming Yao, have you fallen for Si Ye?”

When he had broken up with her years ago, he had wondered if she might fall for another man.

Yet deep down, he was inexplicably certain about their feelings, believing she wouldn’t easily be swayed by someone else.

But now, upon hearing that she wouldn’t easily leave Si Ye, his heart felt as if it was being gripped by an invisible black hand, making it hard for him to breathe.

Indeed, he was too conceited.

Who would stand still and wait for someone else after a breakup?

Seeing the unpredictable emotions in Gu Siting’s dark eyes, Ming Yao pursed her red lips and did not answer him.

Her fondness for Si Ye was not of a romantic nature, but rather, she found him to be steady, reliable, and safe.

He was an orphan with simple personal relationships.

Being with him meant there was no need for mutual suspicion, no need for a tumultuous relationship, no need to endure public censure!

A simple, ordinary, stable life.

Being with Gu Siting had meant experiencing too much. Once full of passion, she had given her all, but in the end, she still had to leave him.

Such a rollercoaster life left her feeling weary, scared, and uncertain.

Especially now that she had two children, she dared not take any more risks in life.

She could imagine the numerous difficulties she would face if she were to get back together with him.

Therefore, she would rather be like a turtle, withdrawing into her shell.

Seeing Ming Yao lost in thought, Gu Siting’s hands which hung by his sides suddenly clenched into fists.

“Ming Yao, regardless of your personal feelings, I will not let my daughter live with another man!”

Ming Yao’s lashes trembled fiercely.

Did he mean to fight her to the end for custody?

Before Ming Yao could say anything, Gu Siting turned and strode away.

Just as he approached the doorway, a small figure ran into his thigh.

Little Orange had arrived.

Looking at the little girl’s delicate and carved face, her large, grape-like eyes, and her exquisite and beautiful features, his hardened heart instantly softened.

This was his daughter!

This was his and Ming Yao’s daughter!

When Ming Yao had her first miscarriage, he had been unaware of the truth, enraged and distressed.

He had imagined countless times that if the child she had lost was a daughter, she would grow up to be especially pretty and cute!

The daughter he had envisioned countless times was now standing before him.

Soft and tender, like a little pink bun.

In Gu Siting’s long, dark eyes, a thin layer of moisture emerged.

His Adam’s apple bobbed nonstop, as he was overwhelmed by a slew of emotions–excitement, eagerness, fear, caution… all battering his heart.

Unlike before, he reached out his hands, wanting to hold Little Orange in his embrace, yet he dared not do so.

He was afraid she wouldn’t like him.

Gu Siting’s throat was severely choked up.

Little Orange, seeing Gu Siting’s tense outline and reddened eyes, was a little scared by him.

What’s wrong with Trashy Dad?

But remembering the phone call she just received, Little Orange felt compelled to break the silence crisply, “Handsome Uncle, I just received a call from Beautiful Grandma. It seems she has had a heart attack and wants you to hurry to the hospital…”

Upon hearing this, Gu Siting’s tall frame jolted slightly.

Before he could react, Ming Yao, who walked out, immediately said, “Why are you still standing there? Go see Aunt Lhan quickly!”

Gu Siting lowered his head to look at Little Orange, his voice hoarse, “Would you come with me to see Grandma?”

Little Orange cast her clear, glassy eyes towards Ming Yao, who naturally would not object at this time.

“I’ll go with you.”

Jing Hang, seeing Ming Yao and Little Orange following Gu Siting’s departure, pulled her arm aside and asked in a low voice, “Sister, what’s going on? Have you three, as a family, made amends?”

Ming Yao glared at Jing Hang, “What are you talking about? Aunt Lhan had a heart attack and is hospitalized; we are just going to see her!”

The hospital.

Gu Siting found Song Yulan’s hospital room and was the first to rush in.

Song Yulan lay on the hospital bed, and upon seeing Gu Siting, she asked softly, “Have Yaoyao and Little Orange come?”

Gu Siting nodded, “They’re outside.”

“That’s good. You’re certain now, aren’t you? Little Orange is my biological granddaughter!”

Seeing that Song Yulan appeared to be in good spirits, Gu Siting frowned, “Mom, didn’t you have a heart attack? Talk less…”

Before Gu Siting could finish, Song Yulan pinched his arm fiercely.

Song Yulan gave Gu Siting a meaningful look, “If I were really sick, I wouldn’t be able to call Little Orange. I made up an excuse, to put it simply, I faked the illness because I wanted to keep them here!”

Gu Siting, “…”

Although Song Yulan hadn’t raised Gu Siting when he was a child, she had come to understand what kind of person her son was through their years together.

Knowing Little Orange was his daughter, he would definitely be eager for Ming Yao to reconcile with him.

He was always so confident and domineering.

Did he really think the world revolved around him?

Four years apart, and he showed no sign of sincerity, no pursuit process; what woman would dare to easily agree to him again?

Seeing the expression on her son’s face, she could guess with her toes that things had not gone smoothly between him and Ming Yao!