Peerless Martial Expert in the City
Chapter 362 - 365: You Will Surely Be Happy

Chapter 362: Chapter 365: You Will Surely Be Happy

"No need, boss, I’ve thought about it all night, and I’ve made up my mind. I’m going to continue pursuing Li Ling!"

Xiao Yi’s original intention was to have Fatty Tang think it over, but Fatty Tang didn’t take Xiao Yi’s comforting words to heart. Instead, it seemed as if a catalyst had been added to a chemical agent. At the moment Xiao Yi finished speaking, Fatty Tang’s heart seemed to suddenly find release. He lifted his head anew, and all the changes that had flickered across his face completely disappeared, leaving behind only a resolute declaration.

"Ah?"

A hint of surprise appeared on Xiao Yi’s face. He had not expected that Fatty Tang, after hesitating for so long, would say such a thing. From Fatty Tang’s expression earlier, Xiao Yi had thought that he must have still been unable to overcome the barrier in his heart and would choose to give up.

He had assumed that it was because of the decision to give up that Fatty Tang found it so difficult to speak and was embarrassed in front of him... and his previous behavior had also seemed to indicate he was going to give up.

It took a while before he came back to his senses and said to Fatty Tang, "Fatty, have you really thought it through? Don’t act on impulse. I know that right now, you might feel guilty about leaving Li Ling, or perhaps you feel sympathy for her."

"But you need to understand, this choice could be for a lifetime. If you choose her now for those reasons, but can’t truly find release in your heart, it could actually end up hurting her more. Because if you come to regret it later, the harm you cause her will be even greater. It’s very possible that this harm will far surpass what Gao Junjie has done."

Xiao Yi patiently tried to reason with Fatty Tang, "Even if you choose to give up now, all of us would understand. No one would say anything or blame you."

"Boss, I understand all that you’ve said. Listen to me," said Fatty Tang, looking at Xiao Yi and shaking his head, his voice somber and slow. "I know you’re looking out for me, but I’ve really thought it through. Don’t worry. I thought about this very question all night yesterday."

"At first, I was drinking madly, unable to bear the reality, truly unable to bear it. Yesterday, after Li Ling told me, I didn’t even know whether the pain and anger in my heart arose from what Gao Junjie did to Li Ling or because I couldn’t accept the fact that Li Ling’s body had been with another man besides Gao Junjie. You know, for a man, that’s an incredibly difficult thing to accept."

"But after thinking for a long time, I finally realized that my anger really was just toward Gao Junjie. Since I had already known that Li Ling once had a past with Gao Junjie, yet I still liked her so much, willing to help her, to get close to her, to love her at all costs, I always wanted to tell her that I didn’t care about those things. So, how could I care about them now!"

"What I love is her as a person, no matter what her past was like - that’s all in the past. After all, life is about looking forward. The only part of her life I want to be a part of is her future!"

Fatty Tang’s deep voice drifted in the air, "And, the fact that I didn’t get to be a part of her life earlier... it’s also because of my own mistake. If I had participated earlier, maybe she wouldn’t have had those experiences, or at least, I could have prevented some tragedy. Plus, boss, didn’t you ask me once before? At that time, in fact, I already knew the answer in my heart."

Listening to Fatty Tang’s deep narration, Xiao Yi’s expression gradually became more serious, and respect spontaneously rose in his eyes.

Having known Fatty Tang for so long, he had always thought that he had a clear understanding of this guy. But at this moment, he suddenly realized that he still didn’t understand him enough.

At least, he truly hadn’t expected that this chubby guy, deep down in his heart, actually had such profound insight into love. And this wasn’t just talk. He wasn’t just preaching platitudes. These were heartfelt understandings and experiences.

The realm and breadth of his heart were as expansive as his physique!

He couldn’t help but feel a touch of silent guilt for his earlier presumptions about him!

"Fatty, your words today... really took me by surprise. I won’t say much more, but I want to tell you that in making you my friend, I feel I haven’t made a mistake!"

It took Xiao Yi a while to emerge from a myriad of complex emotions. Lifting his head, his expression uncontrollably moved, he patted Fatty Tang’s shoulder with a touch of a smile, "I believe that your choice is right, the wisest one. You and Li Ling together will surely be happy! Definitely!"

As if to emphasize the tone of his voice or to implicitly signal his resolve, after finishing the last sentence, Xiao Yi added one more "definitely."

At that moment, he made up his mind that, no matter what, he would do everything in his power to assist and facilitate the relationship between Fatty Tang and Li Ling. Regardless of any obstacle, he would help them to overcome it!

"Thanks, boss, I will do my best!"

Fatty Tang didn’t notice the unusual look on Xiao Yi’s face or the meaning behind his words. He simply took them as praise for his earlier speech, as recognition of him as a person, and as agreement with and encouragement for his decision. Filled with gratitude, he looked up at Xiao Yi and said.

"Trust in yourself, go for it, and pursue her. I believe that your sincere heart will definitely melt Li Ling’s heart."

Xiao Yi smiled again, gave Fatty Tang another pat, and after speaking, teased Fatty Tang once more, "However, it’s best if she doesn’t see you looking like this right now, or things might change."

"I’ll be going back now, hehe."

Having confided in Xiao Yi and vented all his thoughts and negative emotions, Fatty Tang’s mood had greatly improved. With a slightly embarrassed laugh, he quickly patted the dust off his clothes, ready to leave.

"Go ahead."

Xiao Yi smiled, waved his hand, and though he wasn’t exactly ’fond’ of Fatty Tang’s current appearance, he hoped he would clean up soon. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation tickets and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)