A youthful ten-year promise

Chapter 444 Yi Chen's "Ex" Scandal

After Lin Youran experienced a miraculous "time travel," her feelings for Shen Yichen deepened, as if no external force could separate them. However, life is always full of surprises. Just when they thought they could peacefully enjoy their deep affection, an unexpected visitor broke the tranquility—Shen Yichen's "ex," Su Qing, suddenly appeared.

It was an ordinary evening. Lin Youran was busy in the kitchen, preparing Shen Yichen's favorite dinner. Suddenly, the doorbell rang, breaking the silence inside. Lin Youran put down the spatula in her hand with a puzzled look and went to the door to open it. Standing outside was a woman with exquisite makeup and outstanding temperament, none other than Su Qing, Shen Yichen's ex-girlfriend from college.

Su Qing's appearance caught Lin Youran somewhat off guard. She forced a smile and asked, "Excuse me, who are you looking for?"

Su Qing's gaze lingered on Lin Youran for a moment before she politely replied, "I'm looking for Shen Yichen. I'm his college classmate, Su Qing."

Lin Youran's heart tightened, but she remained calm and invited Su Qing into the house. As she poured water for Su Qing, she secretly pondered the purpose of Su Qing's visit.

Shen Yichen was somewhat surprised when he heard Su Qing's name. He rushed over from his study, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes when he saw Su Qing. But he quickly regained his composure and greeted Su Qing politely.

"Su Qing, long time no see. What brings you here?" Shen Yichen's voice carried a hint of doubt.

Su Qing smiled slightly and said, "I just came back from abroad and heard that you work here, so I thought I'd come and see you. After all, we used to be very good friends."

Lin Youran silently observed the interaction between the two, her heart filled with mixed feelings. Although she trusted Shen Yichen, Su Qing's appearance still made her feel uneasy.

At dinner, the three sat around the table. The atmosphere was somewhat awkward, and Lin Youran tried hard to find topics to talk about, attempting to ease the tension. Shen Yichen, on the other hand, seemed somewhat absent-minded, occasionally exchanging glances with Su Qing, as if he had some unspeakable secret.

After dinner, Lin Youran excused herself to wash the dishes and slipped into the kitchen. Listening to Shen Yichen and Su Qing's whispers in the living room, she grew increasingly uneasy. She couldn't help but wonder if Shen Yichen and Su Qing had truly let go of the past.

Just then, Shen Yichen walked into the kitchen. He saw Lin Youran's furrowed brows and immediately understood. He gently took Lin Youran's hand and said softly, "Youran, don't overthink it. Su Qing and I are in the past. She's just an ordinary friend of mine now."

Looking into Shen Yichen's sincere eyes, Lin Youran's doubts lessened slightly. But she still couldn't help asking, "What were you two talking about just now? You seemed a little distracted."

Shen Yichen sighed and explained, "She told me that she came back this time to start over. But I have made it clear to her that I already have you, and that you are the one I love."

Lin Youran felt a surge of warmth in her heart after hearing this. She hugged Shen Yichen tightly and said, "I believe in you, Yichen. But I also hope that you can handle your relationship with her well and not let it affect our feelings in any way."

Shen Yichen nodded and promised, "Don't worry, Youran. I'll handle it."

However, things weren't as simple as Shen Yichen made them out to be. Su Qing didn't give up. She began appearing frequently in Shen Yichen's life, inviting him to meet under various pretexts. She even started trying to get close to Lin Youran, attempting to find a breakthrough through her.

Lin Youran sensed the threat posed by Su Qing. She began to pay closer attention to Shen Yichen's whereabouts, occasionally even secretly checking his phone. Although she knew it was wrong, she just couldn't control her unease and suspicion.

Shen Yichen noticed the change in Lin Youran. He patiently comforted her, telling her that she was the only one in his heart. But Lin Youran still couldn't completely let go of her doubts.

One day, Lin Youran found a photo of Su Qing and Shen Yichen from their university days in Shen Yichen's pocket. The two in the photo were smiling so brightly, as if everything had remained frozen in that innocent age. Looking at the photo, Lin Youran felt a mix of emotions. She finally couldn't hold back and had a huge fight with Shen Yichen.

Looking at the furious Lin Youran, Shen Yichen felt a pang of helplessness and guilt. He understood that all of this stemmed from the harm his past had caused Lin Youran. He resolved to completely resolve his issues with Su Qing.

He found Su Qing and had a frank conversation with her. He told Su Qing that he already had Lin Youran, and that their relationship was irreplaceable. He begged Su Qing not to disturb their lives anymore.

Upon hearing this, a hint of disappointment flashed in Su Qing's eyes. But she also understood that no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't change Shen Yichen's mind. In the end, she chose to let go and wish Shen Yichen and Lin Youran happiness.

After this ordeal, Shen Yichen and Lin Youran's relationship deepened. They cherished each other even more and learned how to face life's challenges and temptations. They knew that as long as there was love in their hearts, nothing could stop them from moving forward.

Su Qing's departure also made Lin Youran realize a truth: love requires trust and understanding. She decided that no matter what difficulties she encountered in the future, she would firmly believe in Shen Yichen and face life's ups and downs together.

Although this "ex" scandal had a certain impact on Lin Youran and Shen Yichen's relationship, they ultimately overcame the difficulties together, making their youthful ten-year promise even stronger and more beautiful.