After Going Viral on a Dating Show, I'm Pampered by All-Chapter 228: L: Be nicer to her, she really cares about you.

Chapter 228: Chapter 228: L: Be nicer to her, she really cares about you.

Si Chenli looked at the screen as the call ended, immediately followed by a text message popping up. It showed the address of a restaurant. Without hesitation, he asked someone to unlock the door and hurriedly went there.

He wanted to see what Sang Qiao’s lover intended to reveal to him.

Was there a relationship between them that he didn’t know about, or were they planning to elope soon!

When he arrived at the designated restaurant, Shangguan Lin had already booked the entire venue, so it was just the two of them.

Si Chenli accurately spotted the only occupied table and strode over, sitting down across from Shangguan Lin.

Shangguan Lin put down his knife and fork, wiped his mouth, and smiled elegantly, "I have a flight to catch soon and was worried about time, so I ate first. Mr. Si doesn’t mind, does he?"

"I’m not here to have dinner with you, just tell me why you asked to meet with me," Si Chenli said coolly, not even glancing at the food on the table.

"I deeply love Sang Qiao," Shangguan Lin said calmly.

Si Chenli’s expression did not change, as if he had expected this, and if he could send emoticons at that moment, he probably would have sent one with the caption: "As expected, I knew that was your intention!"

"So I’m stepping back because she loves you, and I’ve lost this round," Shangguan Lin’s indifferent appearance disappeared at that moment, and he laughed bitterly.

Si Chenli’s expression also changed for a moment, he lifted his eyelids, feeling suddenly unable to understand this man.

"I want to do one last thing for her, something she’s reluctant to bring up because it would make you feel guilty and distressed."

Shangguan Lin spoke on his own, then took a medical report out of a document bag and placed it on the table.

Si Chenli slowly reached out and pulled it towards him, discovering it was a medical report detailing a severely concerning physical condition, with the patient’s name listed as: Sang Qiao.

The timing ... was exactly when she last wanted to break up with him, saying she wasn’t fond of him.

Si Chenli’s hands trembled involuntarily, and his voice changed quite a bit, "Is she that seriously ill?"

"Yes, and the photos sent to you were by my brother. There was absolutely no relationship beyond friendship between him and Sang Qiao. The medical reports you could find back then had definitely been tampered with."

After speaking, Shangguan Lin couldn’t help but feel regretful—he should have taken a photo with Sang Qiao at that time.

At least they would have had a picture together, but his conspicuous white coat, feared by Sang Qiao to arouse Si Chenli’s suspicions, made her ask Shangguan Yuan to take the photos.

"How could..." Si Chenli couldn’t finish his question, scared to imagine the ordeal she went through treating herself alone.

He knew nothing and was still suspecting Sang Qiao of being heartless, and thinking about his own relentless approach these past few days made him deeply regretful.

"Treat her well. She really considers you a lot. I should leave now. If ... one day you two get married, please don’t send me an invitation."

Shangguan Lin looked at his watch, it was time to go.

Just as he picked up his suitcase and left the chair, he suddenly stopped, turned around, and said, "Yesterday, I went to the hospital to say goodbye to her. I’m reporting this to you, just to avoid affecting your relationship. Take good care of her."

This time Shangguan Lin walked swiftly with large strides, never hoping in these last moments for the one he liked to appear and send him off for the last time.

Si Chenli watched the tall lonely figure receding farther and farther, the sound of the luggage dragging on the ground growing fainter and fainter.

Just at that moment, his phone suddenly rang with a prolonged tone. He answered it and heard an employee say, "Mr. Si, we’ve located Miss Sang Qiao’s position, it has been sent to your phone."

"Hmm."

Shangguan Lin looked at the bustling crowd around him, standing tall and straight for he wanted to be conspicuous in case Sang Qiao came to see him off.

It didn’t matter if she didn’t come, at least he had seen her, it felt like a vivid dream.

He had read in a book that when you deeply love someone and can’t move to the next stage, you tend to call out their full name.

A young intern beside him broke his reverie, "Master, it’s time for us to check our tickets."

"Alright," Shangguan Lin withdrew his gaze, knowing she wouldn’t come anymore since he had told her not yesterday to send him off.

Just as he was about to enter the ticket gate, a breathless yet melodious female voice suddenly called out behind him, "L! Wait for me ..."

Shangguan Lin paused, his body tensing, suspecting he was hallucinating.

He stood frozen, not daring to move away from the direction of the voice until someone ran up behind him and gently tapped his shoulder, "Turn around."

He stiffly turned, and the familiar face came into view, "Why are you here?"

"If we don’t see each other next time, how could I not come?" Sang Qiao said with a light laugh, knowing he was still worried about what happened yesterday.

Seeing that it was almost time for L to check his ticket, she kept it brief, "Let’s not dwell on yesterday’s matter. I know you were being noble, wanting to give your love a proper closure. I’ve received it, and I’ve rejected it."

"Okay." Shangguan Lin just numbly listened to those words, knowing he would be rejected, so it didn’t hurt as much.

What brought him joy was that he thought she wouldn’t come to see him off, but she did.

"L, you are so amazing there must be many people who like you. The next time we meet, it won’t just be the two of us, but four: you, me, Si Chenli, and your girlfriend."

Sang Qiao smiled softly, her eyes tender as she told him that it was possible to move on from liking a friend.

Shangguan Lin smiled too, fully aware in his heart that it wouldn’t be possible; there was no second Sang Qiao in this world.

But to reassure her, he nodded, "I understand, Sang Qiao, thank you."

"Alright, go check your ticket," Sang Qiao took a step back, eyeing the nearly empty ticket gate ahead.

"Master, we really can’t delay any longer, there’s only one last minute before they stop checking tickets," the intern urged.

Shangguan Lin tightened his grip on the handle of his luggage and couldn’t move his feet. "Can you call my name one last time, and give me a hug before I go?"

"L, you are very brave. I believe in you!" Sang Qiao quickly hugged him and then let go.

"Mm, goodbye, Sang Qiao." Shangguan Lin forced himself to turn around, holding back his reluctance as tears formed in his eyes.

The intern pushing the luggage beside him couldn’t help but sigh. Even the renowned Dr. L, in matters of love, was just like anyone else, capable of loving without receiving love in return.

Sang Qiao watched them successfully pass through the ticket check and then turned to leave. She had barely taken a step back when she bumped into a solid wall, and instantly found herself in a gentle embrace.