Reunion with His White Moonlight

In the VIP room, Cen Muxiao and Song Anning stood facing each other in silence.

Three years had passed since they last saw each other. It would have been a lie to say they were not stirred by this reunion, yet perhaps because of their respective statuses, their long-awaited meeting was not as warm or overwhelming as one might have imagined.

Instead, their expressions held a little more restraint and scrutiny.

"Three years apart, and you really have matured a lot! That's wonderful!"

Song Anning was the first to break the silence. At the wedding just now, he had nearly lost control.

When he had decided to leave on his own back then, one reason was that he wanted to study abroad and pave the way for his future. The other was that he did not dare face Cen Muxiao's pursuit and wanted to use the opportunity to hide from it.

He had to admit that Cen Muxiao was a very good man, one who made his heart race. But at the time, the Cen family's business had been teetering in the storm, internal conflicts within the family were fierce, and with several older brothers pressing down on him, Cen Muxiao clearly had no competitive advantage.

Before anything had been decided, he could not possibly place his bet on someone who might very well be cast out by the family.

Of course, he had had a perfect reason for leaving. He loved acting, wanted to study and improve himself overseas, and wanted to carve out a bright future through his own efforts.

And Cen Muxiao, who had been equally ambitious, could only suppress the surging love in his heart and generously let him go.

Yet Song Anning had left for three whole years, without even keeping in touch. He had vanished without a trace.

The outside world had simply been too wonderful. He studied hard while enjoying a different kind of life, so absorbed in it that he forgot all else. How could he have cared about anyone else's feelings?

When he finally paid attention to Cen Muxiao again, it was after seeing a recent report in a financial magazine. Under the leadership of its new successor, Cen Muxiao, Cen Group had turned the tide against the odds and successfully risen to the top tier of the domestic market.

Cen Group now dominated the domestic business world. In just three years, its operations had expanded across the country and rapidly entered overseas markets as well, while Cen Muxiao had become a bona fide domineering CEO from a wealthy family!

Song Anning had been almost delirious with joy. He had never expected Cen Muxiao to truly accomplish it!

He remembered Cen Muxiao's affection for him back then, the deliberate and casual confessions, and even the promises he had made. As long as Song Anning agreed to date him, Cen Muxiao would give him the best life possible!

Back then, though, he had always laughed it off as if they were merely friends joking around.

The reason was simple. The best life Song Anning wanted was not something Cen Muxiao of that time could afford to give him!

But things were different now. What kind of life could Cen Muxiao, who could command the business world with a wave of his hand, not provide?

As long as he agreed to Cen Muxiao's pursuit and became the legitimate spouse of Cen Group's president, fame and success would be his for the taking!

With that in mind, he acted immediately. After hastily wrapping up matters related to his studies and completing the necessary procedures, he headed straight back home.

But the moment he got off the plane, he was stunned by a news report repeatedly broadcast throughout the airport!

Cen Muxiao was getting married, and the wedding was that very day!

Song Anning was completely dumbfounded. How had he not seen this news earlier?

And things should not have developed in this direction, should they?

Had Cen Muxiao not always liked him?

Shouldn't he have been waiting for Song Anning to return?

Song Anning might not have accepted Cen Muxiao's pursuit, but he had never explicitly rejected him either!

Though he had left, he had still left Cen Muxiao with hope!

After the initial shock, Song Anning quickly regained his composure. He hurriedly asked around among some acquaintances and learned a piece of exhilarating news.

Cen Muxiao's marriage was purely a business alliance. He had only met that marriage partner a few times, and there was no affection between them at all. This wedding was merely a formality.

As long as Cen Muxiao still had Song Anning in his heart, divorce would only be a matter of time!

Having temporarily set his mind at ease, Song Anning rushed to the wedding venue without stopping.

He had come precisely to let Cen Muxiao know that he was back, so he made a very high-profile entrance. He borrowed a violin from the performing band and walked straight in while playing It's a Pity It Isn't You.

Just in time to see Cen Muxiao exchanging rings with the person beside him.

The banquet hall fell silent for a moment. Whether they knew him or not, everyone looked strangely at the two newlyweds onstage.

Those who knew him could not help but gasp. Cen Muxiao's white moonlight had returned!

Those who did not know him were curious. Which one of them had this man come to steal away?

It certainly could not have been some special performance act!

What he had not expected, however, was for that temporary spouse named Guo Lantai to actually kiss Cen Muxiao right in front of him, publicly declaring his claim.

And Cen Muxiao had actually allowed the wedding to continue. To save face, Song Anning could only smile and say it had been a joke before offering his blessings. Only then was he brought directly to the VIP room to wait.

Facing Cen Muxiao, Song Anning's thoughts churned. While doing his utmost to maintain an elegant restraint, he also voiced his pain and disappointment without reserve.

"After going through more, people grow up. You, on the other hand, haven't changed."

Cen Muxiao's tone was calm. He had already recovered from the shock of seeing him at the wedding.

The person before him had once been someone he could not have, beautiful in the past like radiant moonlight. Seeing him again now still made Cen Muxiao unable to look away.

Only, that suffocating flutter in his chest was gone.

So time really can fade everything, can't it? Cen Muxiao could not help thinking.

Song Anning let out a soft sigh and mocked himself. "I really haven't changed, but you're already married!"

"Mm."

Cen Muxiao did not wish to explain much. The matter of the business marriage was not something to discuss with outsiders, so he merely asked instead, "Why did you suddenly return to the country? How have you been these past few years?"

"I just missed... everyone so much, so I came back!"

Song Anning swallowed the "you" that had nearly left his lips. The disappointment on his face could not be concealed. "I didn't mean to do that just now."

"What?"

"That song really shouldn't have appeared at your wedding."

Song Anning's voice was low as he continued, "I was just too anxious at the time and didn't consider your feelings. You won't blame me, will you?"

Blame him? Of course not.

But Cen Muxiao did not feel happy because of what he had done either. He even found it somewhat difficult to understand.

Song Anning had never accepted his pursuit, yet the moment he returned, he had used this to make his stance clear. It was rather presumptuous.

If Song Anning had not provoked him, how could Guo Lantai have kissed him in a panic?

Unconsciously pressing his lips together, Cen Muxiao answered indifferently, "It's fine. It was only a formality to begin with. I'm happy you came back!"

After saying that, his gaze fell on the suitcase by Song Anning's feet. "Have you arranged a place to stay?"

Song Anning slowly shook his head. "I came back too suddenly and didn't have time to make arrangements."

"Then go to Golden Pavilion. I'll arrange it."

"Um, there's no need for that."

Song Anning refused directly, then spoke with some difficulty. "Could I stay at your place for a few days instead? You know I'm allergic to hotel linens. Once I rent a place, I'll move out as soon as possible. Is that okay?"