Chapter 226: A temporary reprieve
He gently put Cuicui down and hurriedly helped her put on her clothes, saying, "Cuicui, stop making trouble. Let's put on our clothes first."
However, Cuicui was extremely excited. She struggled to get rid of Qi Tongwei's hand and continued to take off her clothes, shouting incoherently: "I don't want it, I don't want it!"
Qi Tongwei hugged her tightly, his arms trembling but he didn't dare let go. Sweat beads appeared on his forehead and his heart was full of helplessness and anxiety.
"Cui Cui, be obedient, don't do this!" His voice was filled with pleading, but Cuicui could not hear him at all and continued to struggle desperately.
Qi Tongwei felt more tired and confused than ever before. He didn't understand how things had turned out like this.
He always thought he was outstanding and charming, and that all the women around him should be attracted to him, but now Cuicui's condition left him helpless.
"Cui Cui, calm down, okay?"
Qi Tongwei's voice was almost hoarse, but Cuicui showed no signs of stopping.
Qi Tongwei's eyes were full of pain and self-blame. He regretted why he had provoked Cuicui in the first place and why he had not considered that such a situation might arise.
At this moment, Cuicui suddenly burst into tears, and her cry was so heartbreaking that it broke Qi Tongwei's heart.
He hugged Cuicui even tighter, as if this could give her some comfort and a sense of security.
"It's all my fault, Cuicui, stop crying."
Qi Tongwei's voice choked and tears welled up in his eyes.
He didn't know how to face this chaotic situation or how to clean up this mess.
As time passed, Cuicui's crying gradually weakened and her struggles became less intense.
Qi Tongwei carefully let go of his hand, looked at Cuicui's tear-stained face, his heart filled with pity.
"Cui Cui, I will take good care of you, trust me."
Qi Tongwei said softly.
Cuicui raised her head, her eyes full of confusion and helplessness. She looked at Qi Tongwei, as if looking for some answer.
Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He took Cuicui's hand and slowly walked out of the alley.
Along the way, his mind was working rapidly, thinking about what to do next.
Qi Tongwei knew that Cuicui's insistence on interfering in his family as a third party was a huge trouble.
He has Liang Lu and a child at home. He had just made a vow of love with Liang Lu two days ago, but now he has to face Cuicui's entanglement. He feels as if he is trapped in a quagmire from which he cannot escape.
"Cui Cui, listen to me."
Qi Tongwei stopped, turned around, and looked at Cuicui sincerely, "I know the situation is very complicated now, and I'm sorry that you have been wronged.
But you have to believe me, you will always be in my heart."
Cui Cui raised her head and looked at him with tearful eyes, "Then tell me, what are you going to do? I can't keep following you like this without knowing the reason."
Qi Tongwei secretly groaned in his heart, but still maintained a gentle smile on his face, "Cuicui, don't worry, I'm trying to find a solution. You know, my family situation is very special, Liang Lu..."
Qi Tongwei paused deliberately, observing Cuicui's expression, "Liang Lu's family is powerful. If I rashly file for divorce now, my future will be ruined."
Cui Cui bit her lip and said, "What about me? I have given so much for you, don't you care about me anymore?"
Qi Tongwei quickly held Cuicui's hand, "How could that be? Cuicui, how could I ignore you? I was thinking, we have to make a long-term plan. Give me some time, I will slowly transfer the property out, and then find a suitable time to confront Liang Lu."
Cui Cui looked at him doubtfully, "Really? Are you lying to me?"
Qi Tongwei quickly shook his head, "I swear, I will never lie to you, Cuicui, you have to believe that my feelings for you are real. This is just a temporary difficulty. As long as we wait patiently, there will be a bright future."
Qi Tongwei continued, "When I get divorced, we will go to a place where no one knows us and start a new life. I will buy you a big house, beautiful clothes, and let you live a carefree life."
There was a glimmer of anticipation in Cui Cui's eyes, but it soon dimmed again, "But, how long do we have to wait?"
Qi Tongwei gently stroked Cuicui's hair. "It won't be too long, dear. You have to believe me. I have the ability to handle all of this. During this time, you just behave yourself and don't make trouble, okay?"
Cui Cui hesitated for a moment, and finally nodded, "Okay, I believe you. But you can't lie to me."
Qi Tongwei breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that Cuicui's emotions had been temporarily calmed down.
"Don't worry, Cui Cui. I won't let you down."
However, Qi Tongwei was thinking about how to get rid of Cuicui.
He knew that what he had just said was just a stopgap measure and could never be achieved.
Qi Tongwei looked at Cuicui, who was crying bitterly, and felt mixed emotions.
The memories of the past came flooding back like a tide, throwing his thoughts into a deep whirlpool.
He recalled the first time he met Cuicui. At that time, they were both young and full of longing for the future.
Cuicui's simplicity and kindness once deeply attracted him, and her innocent smile seemed to dispel all the haze in his life.
However, as time went by, the cruel reality gradually unfolded before him.
He constantly struggled and fought for power and status, and in the process, his heart gradually changed.
Now he is in the vortex of power, and every step he takes is like walking on thin ice.
He knew very well that what he pursued would require a huge price, and Cuicui's existence became an uncertain factor on his way forward.
He was afraid that Cuicui's innocence would become a handle for others to attack him, and that her kindness would not be able to adapt to this treacherous world.
Qi Tongwei silently asked himself in his heart: "What should I do? Should I abandon Cuicui and pursue my dream of power? Or should I give up everything for this once sincere love?"
His heart was full of contradictions and struggles.
On the one hand, he was unwilling to give up the fruits of his years of hard work, and was unwilling to lose the power and status that was about to be obtained; on the other hand, he could not face Cuicui's affectionate and hurt eyes.
Qi Tongwei turned his head away, not daring to look at Cuicui again. He took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down.
He knew that he had to make a decision at this moment, a decision that could change the fate of him and Cuicui.
He secretly swore in his heart that if Cuicui could understand his difficulties, leave quietly and stop pestering him, he would do his best to compensate her in the future.