You Owe Me, My Love novel Chapter 158

Liu Yan observed the change in her expression and asked worriedly, “Did anything happen?”

After putting her phone into silent mode, Bai Rong kept it inside her bag and said, “It’s nothing, don’t worry.”

“OK. You have to keep a lookout for me later. You are the expert at psychology. I’ll feel more at ease with you around.” Liu Yan said happily.

Liu Yan continued talking but nothing went into Bai Rong’s ears as she was deep in thought.

Gu Mingchen just asked Liu Yan about their past. According to the Liu Yan she knew and her reaction, she was sure that her friend had told the man everything she knew and might have even exaggerated it.

She was sure that Liu Yan’s intentions were good. But in reality, it was a mistake to tell him all those things. However, Bai Rong was already used to it.

She suspected that Gu Mingchen’s purpose for tonight’s dinner was to expose her lie, and the thought of that stressed her out.

If she did not go, it would give her more time to come up with a response.

“There is someone I had my eyes on. He’s a lieutenant in the Special Forces and is in charge of training the Gray Wolf. He’s really dashing and fit. He came to me for consultation previously and I liked him at once. After that, he keeps sending me gifts and we even went on a few dates. He has a good family background. His dad is at least a colonel with the navy and his mom is the principal of an elementary school. I am quite sure that he is also interested in me. He even kissed me one day after he sent me home. But we just kind of fizzled out.” Liu Yan said regretfully.

“Either he did not like you but still wanted to keep a good image, or something might have happened that stopped your progress.” Bai Rong analyzed.

Liu Yan creased her brows. “Could it be that his family objected to us?”

Bai Rong smiled faintly and said, “There could be a lot of reasons. It depends on whether you still want to pursue a relationship with him or not.”

“Of course I want to. He’s the only person I’m interested in after so many years. He is fit, good-looking, has a good character and family background. Damn, I think he just didn’t like me.” Liu Yan said freely.

“Then you should find out the real reason and think of a solution. If a solution is possible, then you should work it out. If not, you should stop holding on to it.” Bai Rong replied as her eyes darkened. She looked outside the window and kept quiet.

The singles event was not held within the military base as outsiders were not allowed to enter the compound. Instead, it was held at a club in an external activity center which belonged to the military base.

The event was organized by a voluntary group. There were at least five hundred people who signed up for the event.

The organizer was very meticulous and prepared a buffet dinner so that the participants were free to interact with each other.

Liu Yan scanned the crowd and looked disappointed.

“Your beloved did not come?” Bai Rong took a guess.

Liu Yan shrugged and said, “Forget it. If he decided not to pursue a relationship with me because of family reasons, it just shows that I am not very important to him anyway.”

Bai Rong nodded and said, “Obstacles can strengthen a relationship, and once it reaches a certain level, it will stabilize. After a while, the relationship may turn cold due to problems from the initial obstacle and the cycle repeats. Qualities that were once appreciated by the other party may become a shortcoming next time. Human relationships are the most transient.”

“I totally agree with you. That’s why I need to find someone who loves me more than I love him. I will never settle just because age is catching up. I’d rather die proudly as a single woman then marry someone who doesn’t really love me.” Liu Yan laughed heartily.

Bai Rong smiled too. “I’m sure you will find someone like that.”

Both of them entered the hall after finishing their food.

They were each given a rose by the staff stationed at the door.

Men and women were seated separately in two different groups.

The singles event was held using a simple method.

The host would invite someone up the stage to do a self-introduction that included five parts—relationship history, family members, hobbies, future plans and qualities they looked for in a partner. After the self-introduction, the participant would perform and after that, any interested parties could hand them a flower.