Dominant CEO and His First Lady

Chapter 4 Self Help

Yu Jia glared at Ziye with intensity, and Ziye silently observed Yu Jia's eyes, which seemed somewhat caught off guard at this moment. After a few seconds of eye contact, Ziye couldn't help but pull Yu Jia into an embrace. In a soft voice near Yu Jia's ear, he uttered, "I'm sorry. In your most helpless moments, I can't offer much help. But fortunately, at this moment, I can stay by your side!" Being able to stay with Yu Jia in such a manner already made Ziye content. At that time, they didn't understand what love was. However, from the moment they genuinely wanted to protect each other, that should be the initial manifestation of love! Yu Jia was a bit caught off guard and, for a moment, forgot to resist. She let Ziye hold her. Ziye's embrace was unexpectedly broad, inadvertently giving Yu Jia a sense of solidity and warmth. She even felt a bit reluctant to leave such an embrace. However, after indulging for a few seconds, Yu Jia pushed Ziye away abruptly, pretending to be composed, and said, "Thank you for your concern, but at this moment, I don't need anyone's pity!"

In Yu Jia's slightly calm tone, Ziye vaguely sensed a touch of coldness. Ziye looked at Yu Jia in surprise. How could she possibly be okay in this state? How could she be so indifferent at this moment? Ziye couldn't help but feel a bit of heartache for the girl, appreciating her resilience silently. In a slightly disappointed tone, Ziye said, "I'm not trying to console you. I just feel that, at this moment, you might need a shoulder by your side." Yu Jia coldly replied, "Even if I really need it, it's not just any shoulder I would accept. Besides, right now, I don't need it, and I'm not as fragile as you imagine!" Yu Jia spoke firmly, but Ziye, looking at her somewhat absent-minded expression, wondered how she could be unaffected. How could she be so indifferent at this moment? Ziye began to feel a bit sorry for this girl while silently admiring her patience. In a somewhat disheartened tone, Ziye said, "I'm not trying to comfort you. I just thought that, at a time like this, you might need a shoulder."

Yu Jia coldly responded, "Even if I do, it's not just any person's shoulder I would accept. Moreover, right now, I don't need it. I'm not as fragile as you think." Yu Jia's resolute words concealed a hint of loss, which Ziye couldn't help but notice. What was sustaining her in her final defiance? Perhaps only Yu Jia knew the answer. Her grandfather once told her, "In your most helpless moments, that's when you need to be the strongest!" Yu Jia had always remembered this phrase deeply. Only now did she truly understand its meaning. Achieving this was indeed challenging, especially when she couldn't find a reason to continue living. The departure of her grandfather was an impact that Ziye's consolation couldn't ease. Truly letting go of someone required time. Forgetting a past event took time. Accepting a harsh truth also required time. Yu Jia was prepared to face it, but her fear was that nobody would be willing to give her the time she needed for healing.

After hearing Yu Jia's rejection, Ziye could only say helplessly, "Alright, I respect your choice." Yu Jia initially thought that after being rejected, Ziye would immediately get up and leave. Unexpectedly, Ziye remained indifferent, quietly sitting in his original position. After a while, Yu Jia couldn't help but ask, "Why haven't you left yet?" Ziye calmly responded, "The park is a public place. Whether I stay or leave is my freedom. You have no right to demand that I can't stay here!" Ziye said it seriously, but to Yu Jia, it seemed like a challenge. Under normal circumstances, Yu Jia would have argued with Ziye. Ziye's real intention was to divert her attention, gradually easing the pain of separation during their argument. However, what Ziye didn't expect was that, at least for now, Yu Jia was at her most vulnerable. So weak that she didn't even have the energy to argue with Ziye. Yu Jia remained cold, still immersed in the sorrow of her grandfather's departure. She didn't even have the slightest intention of engaging with him.

Seeing Yu Jia in this sorrowful state, Ziye couldn't help but feel a bit distressed. He said, "I know of a really interesting place nearby. Let me take you there!" Just as Ziye reached for Yu Jia's arm without her consent, she forcefully shook him off. "Don't touch me. Didn't I tell you? Don't bother with me!" Ziye was visibly shocked by Yu Jia's sudden anger. Seeing Ziye standing there in bewilderment, Yu Jia felt a bit guilty and lowered her head. She knew that everything Ziye did was for her well-being. Despite not knowing why this person suddenly cared so much about her, Yu Jia was genuinely grateful for Ziye's concern, whatever the reason might be. However, Ziye probably didn't know that a strong-willed person like Yu Jia, at this moment, simply needed some quiet time to heal her wounds. Yu Jia was not yet ready to open up to others, and she believed that she could heal her wounds alone. After adjusting her emotions, Yu Jia, in a hushed tone, said, "I'm sorry. Please don't bother me anymore. Let me be alone in peace."

As Yu Jia's tone gradually softened, Ziye came back to his senses and said, "You don't need to apologize. You haven't done anything wrong. Your tone just now wasn't like this." Yu Jia knew that Ziye wasn't intentionally trying to pick a fight. However, the more Ziye tried to shift her emotions, the more annoyed Yu Jia felt, especially when she wanted some space alone at the moment. Yu Jia pondered for a long time but still couldn't understand why this person suddenly cared so much about her. Considering their brief acquaintance, they had only known each other for about an hour. If one were to count from their first meeting, it was in the funeral hall. Thinking of this, Yu Jia finally understood the reason Ziye had been entangled with her.