"I'm sorry, my fault. I even thought you were a carefree, naive brute, thinking you wouldn't overthink things."
"..."
"All those complicated matters, I'll bear them. You should just live your life, eat what you like, do what you enjoy, without minding others. As long as you're happy, that's good, right?"
She wished that in that dark prison, when she had pinned her only hopes on him, he would have appeared and given her such a solid and warm embrace, saying, "I'm here, it's all right now."
"...Okay."
She responded to him.
She recalled that after he took office, he was due to visit various countries, a schedule that would keep him endlessly busy for about a month.
"Next week, I'm going to visit various countries, and you're coming with me."
Just as Song Lili was thinking this, Wen Nian brought it up.
"That's not necessary, I don't understand these things, following you would only arouse suspicion."
"Won't you miss me if you don't see me for a month?"
"The road ahead is long. You are the President, the President of all G country's citizens, not just mine. If I'm not prepared for this, what's the point of being together?"
Wen Nian looked at her, his face full of wonder,
"Lili, I never knew you were so sensible."
Song Lili forced a smile, the corners of her mouth twitching slightly.
Wen Nian's eyes darkened slightly, "You're not... saying yes to me on the surface but harboring ill intentions, are you?"
"If you're worried, you can refuse the state visits and stay behind to watch over me."
Wen Nian raised his hand and tapped her forehead,
"You little rascal!"
Song Lili took a deep breath.
They had all the romance of lovers, how come they just couldn't withstand the test of time, power, and the human heart...
"So you're not planning to come back to the President Mansion with me today?"
"Didn't you say you'd give me time to think it over..."
"But the fatty meat I've coveted for twenty years feels like it's always just out of reach... makes one anxious."
"Time is on our side, why rush?"
Her eyes curved into a smile, making Wen Nian relax slightly. He glanced at the time,
"Then I'll head back first. Call me once you've made up your mind, and I'll come pick you up."
"...Okay."
Song Lili replied.
Wen Nian leaned down to kiss her forehead once more, and although one kiss was clearly not enough, he wanted more but was gently refused by Song Lili,
"Stop it now."
Wen Nian pointed to the corner of his own mouth, "Did you see what's called... salivating?"
Song Lili didn't want to be swayed by his emotions at all, it was probably what they called sweet but also bitter.
Remembering such a philosophical question, if you know loving someone won't end well, should you still love...
There are both affirmative and negative answers, each with its own reasoning, no correct answer.
It's like a moth to flame, is it grandiose or foolish...
Wen Nian didn't stay at the Song Family's home for long, even though Lerong tried very insistently to have him stay for dinner.
Song Lili walked Wen Nian to the porch,
"Are you really not coming back with me?"
"If you keep pestering, I won't consider it anymore."
Song Lili's expression turned cold, and Wen Nian immediately surrendered!
Watching the Lincoln drive away from the Song Family home, Song Lili's face lost all emotion and she feigned exhaustion.
"Sister..."
Song Xiangqiao's voice arose from behind her.
Song Lili took a shallow breath and turned around to meet Song Xiangqiao's innocent face, as beautiful as a sixteen-year-old blossom...
"You and... Mr. President are a perfect match, sister; will you marry him?"