You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 199

If the marriage was fated to be mismatched from the beginning, one must not continue to force it. The result will only be pain and exhaustion.

She and Gu Mingchen started off well and she hoped that it would carry on like that.

“One for you and one for me. Keep it somewhere safe.” Bai Rong happily tucked her identification card, passport and marriage license into her bag.

She was so over the moon that it made Gu Mingchen’s heart soften.

This woman, who started out as a stranger, was now his wife, someone whom he needed to cherish and protect for the rest of his life.

The thought of her as his wife made him smile. “Shouldn’t we keep them together?”

Bai Rong smiled in agreement and put her marriage license back into the gift bag. “Sorry to trouble you, my lord.”

Gu Mingchen cleared his throat and replied as chivalrously as he could, “It’s no trouble at all.”

Bai Rong cracked up again.

She remembered their early days, where she used to badger him with questions and he would reply each with the same seriousness he did today.

He had not changed at all. Rather, it was her who had changed considerably.

Bai Rong felt tears of happiness well up.

Gu Mingchen noticed and frowned. “What’s wrong?”

She put her arms around him and hid her face in his embrace, choking out, “Your dream was right. I was looking for you… For a long time.”

Gu Mingchen’s eyes drifted down and he rested his hand on her back, and softly whispered into her ear, “Bai Rong, I’m back.”

“Yes.” She wiped her tears away.

“I used to be so desperate to recover my lost memories. The more desperate I got, the more tired I became too. Now that I have you, I no longer care about those. The doctor did say that I might never get them back.” Gu Mingchen explained earnestly.

“I’ll try and treat you with hypnosis.”

Gu Mingchen cupped her face gently. “There’s no rush. We still have a long road ahead of us and many more important things to attend to first.”

“Okay.”

“I’ll drop you off at the research institute. Come to the military base in the afternoon after getting your files. I’ll arrange for you to work with Liu Yan. The two of you would never run out of things to say to each other. I’ve already started preparing for the wedding and will let you know when it’s done.”

Bai Rong remembered her lunch with Su Xuyan.

She needed to clear things up with him.

Now that she was already married to Gu Mingchen, Su Xuyan should give up.

“I can go by myself. I still have things to discuss with Mu Xiaosheng and am having lunch with them. I’ll be at the military base around 2 p.m..” Bai Rong kindly rejected his offer.

Gu Mingchen looked at her solemnly.

“What’s wrong?” Bai Rong asked as she felt guilt creep into her heart.

“You should be taking advantage of your husband’s service. If you reject me, I’ll feel like there’s still some distance between us. Besides, the research institute is rather far so just let me send you there.” Gu Mingchen insisted.

“Okay then.” She nodded.

On their way to the research institute, Bai Rong kept her gaze forward, enjoying this time of peace and serenity.

“Call me half an hour before the lunch ends. I’ll send someone over to fetch you.” Gu Mingchen said.

Bai Rong turned to look at him. The sunlight illuminated his breathtaking features.

The old her would have hated bothering anyone.

But his previous words came back to her.

He was now her husband and this no longer counted as her bothering him. It was letting him into her life and opening up her heart to him.

“Okay, I will. See you this afternoon.” Bai Rong said softly.

“I like your cooking. It’s much better than those prepared by the orderlies.” Gu Mingchen complimented her with a smile.

That made her smile too. “If you like my cooking that much, I’ll make an exception and cook for you everyday.”

“Okay.”

When they were together, time flew by. They were sitting in silence, but being in each other’s company was more than enough and neither was bored.

Gu Mingchen caught sight of the research institute from far off and slowed the car down.

Bai Rong peeked at the speedometer. The needle had fallen from sixty to forty.

The car might be slowing, but Bai Rong’s heart was utterly full and she felt content in their little bubble.

As much as the car slowed, they eventually still arrived at the entrance of the research institute.

“Do you need me to see you up?” Gu Mingchen asked hopefully, reluctant to see her go.

She flashed him a smile. “Then do you want to work at the research institute as well? Let’s be conjoined twins.”

“Don’t joke.” Gu Mingchen’s face fell.

Bai Rong leaned over and kissed his cheek. “Darling, I’m off to work now. See you later.”

Gu Mingchen’s eyes shined.

He liked that she was taking initiative. “See you later.”

“Bye.” Bai Rong climbed out of the car and closed the door behind her.

She headed for the stairs, failing to notice Su Xuyan peering at them from a window.

He had a very ugly expression donning his face. His lips were drawn into a thin and tight line and he exuded murderous rage.

The thought of Bai Rong and Gu Mingchen sleeping together, then starting a family together incensed him and his chest felt so tight that it hurt.

He burned with jealousy. It threatened to drive him mad.

Bai Rong had always been his. When did she slip out from his grasp?

He had to do whatever it took to get her back.

Bai Rong was climbing up the stairs when she found herself face to face with a glowering Su Xuyan.

He glanced at the ring on her finger. Suddenly, he grabbed her wrist, raising it to eye-level.

The stone was huge and shone brilliantly.

Su Xuyan’s malicious gaze faltered. “You’re engaged to him? Don’t you know that the only one in his heart is Zhou Hailan?” He shouted in rage.

Bai Rong remained calm. “We’re not engaged. We’re married. We have the marriage license to prove it. You may look forward to the invitation to our reception.”

“Are you insane?” Su Xuyan let go of her hand and gripped her shoulders forcefully instead. “He doesn’t love you.”

“That’s for me and only me to judge.” Bai Rong barked back, wrenching out of Su Xuyan’s clutches.

“What about me then? Can’t you see all that I’ve done for you these past three years? I love you so much that I am willing to turn over a new leaf. I’m completely loyal to you now. Don’t you believe me?” He simpered imploringly.

“I already knew why you came to me all those years ago.” Bai Rong revealed flatly.

“I showed mercy because he’s your father. For you, I can let go of all my hatred. So please, don’t leave me. I’m the one you truly love.” Su Xuyan furrowed his brow.

“I love him now.”

“He’s bound to hurt you. Deeply. It’s only a matter of time. Bai Rong, it’s not too late to turn back. I can find a way to fix all of this.”

“How dare you!” Gu Mingchen’s voice thundered.