Chapter 83

Seeing the determination in Chen Dasheng's eyes, Li Lan didn't know what kind of emotion filled her heart. The Chen Dasheng before her was completely different from the one a month ago, as if he had become a different person. Thinking back to a month ago, when she proposed breaking up, Chen Dasheng was almost on his knees, begging her not to leave. In just one month, the situation had completely reversed.

Before coming here today, she had still hoped that Chen Dasheng would accept her. After all, they had been together for five years; how could he let go in just one month? She thought that with a little effort, the embers of their relationship could be reignited. But she never expected such a result.

"I know you must be disgusted with me!" A hint of bitterness flashed in Li Lan's eyes as she stared blankly at Chen Dasheng. "Dasheng, you think I've been with other men, so you're disgusted with me, right? The old you wouldn't have been like this. You said you would always love me no matter what happened."

Hearing such unreasonable words, Chen Dasheng almost laughed out of frustration. He shrugged and said indifferently, "Think whatever you want, Li Lan. In short, you are the one who destroyed our relationship and made me see what kind of person you are. There is no possibility between us anymore."

After saying this, Chen Dasheng tried to leave, but Li Lan hugged him again, crying, "Dasheng, don't go. Don't treat me like this. I know you think I'm dirty, disgusting, and cheap, but I only did it a few times with Shu Yunlong. I swear I will be devoted to you from now on. Don't treat me like this, okay? The old you wasn't like this."

A few times? Even once was enough to make Chen Dasheng feel disgusted. Chen Dasheng was extremely particular about relationships. If Li Lan had a past with other men before they met, he might not have cared, but for her to be involved with other men after becoming his girlfriend was something he could never tolerate. She had hooked up with Shu Yunlong right after breaking up with him. Chen Dasheng suspected they might have been together even before the breakup, making him a cuckold. If he agreed to get back together now, his ancestors would probably be rolling in their graves!

"Li Lan, wake up. You said it yourself, that was the past. No matter what you say, we can never go back to how we were before!"

There were some things Chen Dasheng kept to himself, not wanting to say them because they would hurt her. Yes, he was indeed disgusted with her, not just because other men had touched her, but also because of her character and behavior.

Hearing this, Li Lan's shoulders trembled, and she suddenly became agitated. "Chen Dasheng, are you really so heartless? I've already admitted my mistake. Can't you forgive me?"

Chen Dasheng frowned, feeling a bit annoyed. "Heartless? If I were heartless, you'd still be in the police station."

"What do you mean?" Li Lan was taken aback, then realized something. "Did you bail me out?"

"What do you think?" Chen Dasheng shook his head lightly. "You were really bold, bringing people to cause trouble at Sister's Workshop. If I hadn't bailed you out, you'd probably spend the rest of your life behind bars."

Li Lan was stunned. When she was released a few days ago, Wang Wei and the others were still in custody. She had thought someone was helping her, but she never imagined it would be Chen Dasheng. For a moment, she was speechless.

"Are you okay now? If you're fine, I'm leaving!" Chen Dasheng said, slightly trembling as he freed himself from Li Lan's grip and started to walk away.

"Chen Dasheng, stop right there!" Li Lan, realizing there was no turning back, shouted.

Chen Dasheng turned to look at her. Li Lan, extremely agitated, said, "I gave you my most precious thing. I only made a small mistake, and you're being so heartless?"

Chen Dasheng naturally knew what she meant by "most precious thing," but it couldn't change the fact that she had betrayed him. He frowned and said, "You should have thought about this before you betrayed me. My woman can only belong to me. Although you once belonged to me, you don't anymore. This isn't me being heartless; it's you reaping what you sowed. I've already said that your mistake isn't a small one. You still haven't realized how serious it is. In short, take care of yourself!"

Li Lan was extremely emotional, tears streaming down her face as she looked at the determined Chen Dasheng. "Yes, I betrayed you, but what about you? You're so powerful, why didn't you ever tell me? Were you loyal to me?"

"I don't want to argue with you. In short, I wish you a good life in the future. If you want, we can still be friends, but never boyfriend and girlfriend. You can give up on that. If you have any difficulties in the future, feel free to come to me. I'll help if I can." Chen Dasheng paused, not telling Li Lan about his journey from hell to heaven over the past month.

On the night of Li Lan's birthday in their first year of college, she had given her precious first time to Chen Dasheng. Although they had broken up, as a man, Chen Dasheng still felt a bit guilty towards Li Lan. While they couldn't be boyfriend and girlfriend, he could still be a friend and offer some help to make her life better.

Li Lan was speechless. She knew Chen Dasheng's character well. Although he had always indulged her in the past, once he made up his mind, it was hard to change. At this point, there was no possibility of reconciliation.

After a while, Li Lan looked up at Chen Dasheng. "You pretended to be a poor boy with me. Now, can you tell me your true identity?"

It wasn't just curiosity; Li Lan wanted an explanation for the years she felt deceived by Chen Dasheng. She didn't know that Chen Dasheng was indeed a poor boy and had never lied to her.

Chen Dasheng shook his head. "I am who I am. What identity could I have?"

"Still lying to me?" A hint of sorrow flashed in Li Lan's eyes.

Chen Dasheng said, "I can only tell you that your behavior at Sister's Workshop was enough to get you shot on the spot."

"Huh?"

Li Lan was stunned. Shot? Just for causing trouble?

Although Chen Dasheng didn't say it outright, Li Lan could imagine that his identity was extraordinary. Thinking back to the scene, so many high officials had come, even the provincial governor and party secretary, along with armed police. If Chen Dasheng had ordered them to shoot, they probably would have.

By the time she came to her senses, Chen Dasheng had already left. Li Lan stood there, her eyes filled with shock and regret. If only time could go back a month, how wonderful that would be.

Unfortunately, there was no such thing as a regret pill. Li Lan slowly covered her face and crouched to the ground, soon sobbing uncontrollably.

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"Why didn't you ask her what she wanted from me?"

Leaving the teaching building, Liu Xiaomin was still waiting for Chen Dasheng. They walked towards the school gate in silence. Liu Xiaomin didn't seem curious.

"Hmm, what did she want from you?" Liu Xiaomin turned to look at Chen Dasheng. Not asking didn't mean she wasn't curious; she just knew some things were better left unasked. Now that Chen Dasheng brought it up, she took the opportunity to ask.

"You're being too casual about this," Chen Dasheng rolled his eyes and suddenly didn't want to talk about it.

Seeing this, Liu Xiaomin pretended to think for a moment. "Let me guess. She wanted to get back together with you, right?"

Chen Dasheng gave her a strange look. "Did you eavesdrop?"

Liu Xiaomin pouted. "Do I need to eavesdrop? Your voices were so loud, it was hard not to hear."

"Hmm?" Chen Dasheng was taken aback, then turned to look at Liu Xiaomin. "So, do you think I should get back together with her?"

Liu Xiaomin rolled her eyes, knowing he was teasing her. "What does it have to do with me? If you want to get back together, go ahead. Just don't be afraid of her dumping you again!"