The Villains All Fell in Love with Me After Rebirth : Chapter 82 - Expressing Love
Chapter 82: Expressing Love
Ji Ling took a nap on the plane. When they arrived, he snapped a photo through the window, paired it with a ‘V’ sign emoji, and posted it on his social media.
As soon as he posted it, he received numerous likes, including from Ning Kehan, Wang Yixin, Zheng Lin, Yu Wenyuan, Ning Yue, and several other classmates, friends, and family members.
Yu Wenyuan: Went on a trip? Where are you?
Ning Yue: Dubai?
Ji Ling replied to everyone one by one. When he got to Ning Yue, he thought to himself, “Your eyes are sharp, huh? You must have traveled a lot before. As expected of the eldest young master of the Ning family.”
Before long, Ji Ling put away his phone, obediently went to retrieve his luggage, and followed his mother outside.
The company had rented vehicles that were already waiting outside and directly took them to the most luxurious hotel in the area. Ji Ling looked at the opulent hotel interiors and once again marveled at how generous Mr. Fu was as a leader. This trip must have cost a fortune!
Yang Wei’s conference wouldn’t start until the evening, so they had a few hours to rest. Family members could either join local tour groups or explore freely.
Feeling a bit tired, Ji Ling decided not to go sightseeing with others right away but to head back to his room for a nap first.
Jing Sui lagged behind, watching the young man’s lighthearted figure.
After a long pause, he pressed his lips together and withdrew his gaze.
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For the next two days, Ji Ling didn’t see Jing Sui again.
He had a great time on the trip, and with the money he earned from selling his paintings, he happily bought many small gifts for his family and friends. Though not expensive, they were heartfelt. He also posted photos almost daily, and every time, Ning Yue would be the first to like them.
Every time Ji Ling saw Ning Yue’s likes, he couldn’t help but think about the bold declaration that Ning Yue wanted to pursue him. His feelings were complicated, and he felt a bit embarrassed. What used to be a simple action now made him overthink things...
Sigh, being too popular can be troublesome too.
They had only met a few times—how did he fall for him so quickly?
This reminded Ji Ling of his time in the interstellar world. He had never really understood why those people liked him so much… Well, maybe he couldn’t say he didn’t understand at all.
He didn’t understand Carlos’s extreme possessiveness or Wen Yan’s obsessive devotion. After all, in their eyes, he was playing the role of a vicious side character—so how did they end up loving him so deeply? Their views on life were just too different for him to relate to.
But his so-called ‘undying love’ probably moved Jing Sui, while Ning Yu was likely affected by his ‘constant provocations’ and ‘multiple rescues.’
Thinking about it this way, he realized he had indeed deceived people in order to complete his mission.
Back then, he kept reminding himself that those people weren’t real, that they were just characters in a fictional world, that he shouldn’t be soft-hearted or waver—he had to go home. But now that he was back, he couldn’t deny that they were real, living people…
Ji Ling rubbed his face, sighed, and decided not to dwell on the past. After all, he was back now, and that world should have already ended its war. With their long lifespans, they would eventually forget him and move on.
People should always look forward.
Tomorrow was their last day, and he had already made plans to go to the beach with his new friends.
Because he had been busy enjoying himself these past few days, Ji Ling didn’t dream that night and slept deeply for once. Yang Wei’s meetings had also wrapped up. That morning, she had breakfast with Ji Ling and then patted her son’s head with a smile. “I’m going shopping with my colleagues today. Do you want to come with me?”
Ji Ling shook his head. “I’m not into shopping. I’m going to the beach today.”
Yang Wei didn’t insist and just smiled. “Alright, be safe, keep in touch, and come back early tonight.”
Ji Ling grinned. “Don’t worry, Mom.”
He watched Yang Wei and the other ladies leave before noticing his friends waving at him. Then, they all rented a car and headed for the beach.
Jing Sui stood by the floor-to-ceiling window of his suite.
The weather was nice today. He watched as Yang Wei and her colleagues left. Not long after, Ji Ling and a group of his peers also set out together.
Shen Zhuoming walked in from outside and immediately saw his boss standing at the window, staring coldly outside. There wasn’t much to see out there, but Shen Zhuoming was all too familiar with that expression. After all, back when they had staked out at Ji Ling’s school for over an hour, his boss had worn the exact same look.
Ever since that last meeting with Ji Ling, Jing Sui seemed to have suffered a heavy blow. He hadn’t asked for any updates about Ji Ling since.
Shen Zhuoming was extremely curious about what had happened that day to leave his boss in such emotional turmoil—but he didn’t dare ask. Still, no matter what had happened, it was a good thing that Jing Sui was willing to let go of Ji Ling.
The two of them really weren’t suited for each other.
But what Shen Zhuoming didn’t expect was that a few days ago, Jing Sui suddenly changed the location of a domestic conference to an overseas one—and even allowed attendees to bring their families. That had never happened before. Holding a meeting abroad wasn’t unusual, but offering a free vacation to employees’ families? That was unheard of. His boss was always strictly professional and never let work mix with leisure. As for why he made an exception this time… the answer wasn’t hard to guess.
Shen Zhuoming sighed. So the boss still can’t let go, huh…
He walked over and said in a low voice, “I’ve arranged the return itinerary and plane tickets for tomorrow.”
Jing Sui nodded slightly. His expression remained unchanged, and his voice was calm and indifferent. “Got it.”
Shen Zhuoming hesitated before asking, “Would you like to rest at the hotel now, or go out? I can make the arrangements.”
Jing Sui lifted his gaze. “No need. Go take care of your own business.”
Shen Zhuoming hesitated. “Then what about you?”
Jing Sui curled his lips in a half-smile, looking at him with an unreadable expression. “Don’t you already know where I’m going?”
Shen Zhuoming: “...”
The way Jing Sui looked at him sent a shiver down his spine. He stood frozen in place, watching as Jing Sui walked past him with a bitter smile. Damn, was he about to lose his job? Ugh, meddling in things was really a deadly habit!
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Jing Sui drove to the beach, closed his eyes for a moment of contemplation, then took off his suit jacket. He casually unbuttoned the collar of his shirt and rolled up his sleeves to his elbows, trying to make himself look a bit more relaxed. Only then did he push open the car door and step out.
Ahead, a young man was playing happily on the beach in shorts, his eyes filled with warmth and joy.
Jing Sui stood at a distance, watching.
He wanted to walk over, but his feet wouldn’t move. Over the past few days, he had thought about many things—about why the young man had done what he did, whether he had been forced, and whether it was connected to that car accident.
The boy was so kind, never willing to hurt anyone, yet he had deceived him. There must have been a reason.
And after so many years of deep love, pain, guilt, and regret, his pride had already been worn down. When he finally learned the truth, he found that he could no longer blame or hate him.
Because, in the end, the boy simply didn’t love him.
No matter how much he gave, he could never move that iron-hearted soul. To the young man, his love was probably nothing more than a joke. Perhaps he was just a fictional character in his eyes.
He had poured out his heart, and it was all just wishful thinking.
At one point, Jing Sui had nearly collapsed. Everything he had, the person he loved most, even his very existence—had been completely denied. And yet, he couldn't truly fall apart. Even at his most painful moments, his mind remained clear, his thoughts rational, and his heart continued to beat.
And he realized—he still wanted to see that person.
He still couldn’t let go.
So he arranged this conference, deliberately allowing employees to bring their families, just to create an opportunity to meet the young man again. And sure enough, the boy appeared before him once more. He had planned each step carefully to see him again. But now that he had—what did he want to do?
Blame him? Question him? Hurt him?
Jing Sui curled his lips in self-mockery and let out a low chuckle. How could he do such things? How could he bear to hurt him again?
Even though he had the power to take revenge—
He didn’t want to.
It no longer mattered, did it?
After all, he was just someone who didn’t love him. What would revenge bring him? Hatred? It would only make him look even more pathetic.
Maybe... he really should let go.
His reason told him so. But his emotions ruthlessly controlled his body, making him act irrationally.
Jing Sui stood there for a long, long time, watching. But he never stepped forward.
Waves rose and fell in the distance, and suddenly, a strong gust of wind swept across the shore. A large wave crashed in, swallowing up the people playing in the water. They all ran out laughing, shaking off the seawater. Jing Sui kept his gaze fixed ahead, waiting for the young man to reappear.
But seconds passed—ten, twenty, thirty—and the boy was nowhere to be seen.
Jing Sui’s expression changed instantly. Without a second thought, he rushed forward, plunging into the water in panic, searching frantically. A chilling fear gripped his heart— Where was Ji Ling? Why couldn’t he see him?
Why had he disappeared in just the blink of an eye?
Then suddenly, his hand brushed against a slender arm beneath the water. He grabbed hold and pulled with all his strength. The young man emerged, face flushed red, coughing violently.
Ji Ling had accidentally swallowed some water and was feeling miserable, his nose and throat burning. Fortunately, someone had pulled him out in time. Tears streamed from his eyes as he coughed uncontrollably, leaning against the man’s chest. It took him a long moment to recover. When he finally looked up and saw who had saved him, he said in surprise, “Mr. Fu?”
Ji Ling glanced down. Mr. Fu had come to the beach in a dress shirt? He really was a serious man… But now, his neatly buttoned-up shirt was completely soaked, clinging to his body, outlining his firm muscles. Droplets of water dripped from his hair, and his sharp features were tightly drawn. His gaze on Ji Ling was deep and terrifying.
Jing Sui’s arms were still locked around the young man, his chest rising and falling slightly. The sheer terror of losing him again had gripped his heart like a vice. In that instant, resentment and unwillingness had seemed so insignificant.
He still cared about him.
Ji Ling looked at Jing Sui and, feeling a little embarrassed, said, “Thank you… I’m fine now.”
Jing Sui could feel the warmth of the boy’s body against his palm. That slender frame was leaning into his embrace, slowly warming his frozen blood.
I caught you again. I don’t want to let go. I want to take you away so that you can never leave me again, never deceive me again. To punish you by keeping you by my side forever.
Impulse, desire, and darkness surged within him.
But in the end, reason forced them back down.
Jing Sui slowly released his grip and spoke hoarsely, “That’s good.”
He stepped out of the water, stood there in silence for a moment, then turned and walked away.
Ji Ling stared blankly at his retreating figure, rubbing the back of his head in confusion. Mr. Fu was really strange. His expression and attitude were so weird. He had appeared out of nowhere and then left just as suddenly. And why had he come to the beach dressed like that? He didn’t even seem like he was here to have fun… But still, Ji Ling was grateful.
Since the accident, he decided to stop surfing and sat on the beach, sipping a drink and scrolling through his phone instead.
When night fell, he and his friends headed back to the hotel together.
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To avoid worrying Yang Wei, Ji Ling didn’t mention the small accident when he got back. After all, nothing had really happened, right?
After dinner, Ji Ling wasn’t sleepy yet, so he decided to take a walk in the garden to help with digestion.
The hotel was very luxurious, and the garden was exquisitely designed, beautiful like a palace. Ji Ling suddenly recalled Jing Sui’s palace in the interstellar world…
As he walked, he noticed a man standing in a dimly lit corner.
He was about to avoid the area but unexpectedly realized it was Mr. Fu. Remembering what had happened during the day, Ji Ling stepped forward and smiled shyly. “You’re here too?”
Though they hadn’t met many times, he had a good impression of this CEO—he wasn’t unlikable and seemed kind and approachable.
Jing Sui lifted his gaze, his dark eyes appearing even deeper under the night sky, like a black hole that absorbed all light. The shadows carved sharp lines on his face, making him look cold and distant, like a chasm of darkness.
Ji Ling stared into his eyes, feeling as if he couldn’t look away. It was as if those black eyes held an endless sorrow, pulling him in.
It reminded him of their first meeting.
Ji Ling hesitated for a moment, then asked instinctively, “Are you unhappy?”
But as soon as he spoke, he realized he had asked something inappropriate. This was his mother’s big boss! They weren’t even close, so why was he asking such personal questions? It was definitely not appropriate.
Feeling awkward, Ji Ling hesitated. Then, Jing Sui suddenly spoke. His voice was hoarse and deep as he slowly said, “Have you ever truly loved someone?”
Ji Ling: “…”
He wanted to smack himself for speaking up just now. Why did he have to ask that? This was instant karma—now he was being asked such an awkward question…
It felt like he was suddenly in the middle of a melodramatic soap opera.
Ji Ling forced a dry laugh. “No, I’ve never been in a relationship.”
Jing Sui stared at him, the depths of his eyes filling with mockery. So that’s how it is…
Not only did you not love me, but in your eyes, our past had nothing to do with love at all. You could deny it without hesitation.
This answer was even crueler than I had imagined.
I thought that even if you didn’t love me, at least… at least you would have been moved a little, that you would have cared just a bit. But in the end, I was wrong. All my love could only be exchanged for your lighthearted: ‘I’ve never been in a relationship.’
You don’t love me. You don’t even hate me. To you, I am nothing more than an insignificant existence.
Even though I had already expected this answer, hearing it with my own ears still felt like a dull knife twisting mercilessly in my heart, the pain spreading to every corner of my body. But my expression remained unchanged.
Jing Sui curled his lips and said, “I have truly loved someone.”
Ji Ling: “…”
Jing Sui’s expression was calm as he continued, “I once thought he loved me too. So I gave up everything to love him, to make it up to him. But later, I realized… he never really loved me. The words he said were all lies. And once I fell for him, he left without hesitation.”
Ji Ling: “…” Wow, this CEO is really having a tough time. This is an embarrassment to CEOs everywhere.
Jing Sui looked into his eyes and said word by word, “My love was one-sided. But even so, I found that I still can’t let him go. Isn’t that ridiculous?”
Huh? You’re asking me?
How am I supposed to answer that?! Ji Ling was completely dumbfounded and embarrassed. After a long moment, he let out an awkward laugh. “Well…”
Jing Sui took a step forward and let out a low chuckle. “What? You don’t believe me?”
Ji Ling thought, It’s not that I don’t want to believe you—it’s just too bizarre. I don’t know whether to believe it or not. Even TV dramas don’t use plots like this anymore. You’re a powerful CEO with a busy schedule—how do you even have time to be heartbroken?
Jing Sui watched Ji Ling’s expression and curled his lips mockingly. Suddenly, he grabbed Ji Ling’s hand and pressed it against his own chest. Lowering his head, he leaned close and whispered hoarsely, “Do you think someone like me shouldn’t be troubled by love? That it’s unbelievable?”
Ji Ling’s expression froze instantly.
You—can you read minds?!
Jing Sui’s self-mockery deepened in his gaze. See? In the end, you’re the one who’s truly cold and heartless, the most rational one of all. I can’t even compare. He smiled faintly and said, “As long as someone has a heart, they can fall in love. No matter how indifferent and unfeeling they may seem.”
But you… do you even have a heart?
Even though you don’t seem indifferent and unfeeling.
Ji Ling stared blankly into his eyes. For a moment, he seemed to be affected by his sorrow, as if he could faintly feel his emotions. It made him suddenly feel a bit sad too, because it reminded him of Jing Sui…
He had deceived Jing Sui.
He had spoken of love, but in the end, he was the one who never truly loved.
If Jing Sui ever learned the truth, would he feel the same kind of pain and sorrow?
Ji Ling didn’t know.
Jing Sui closed his eyes briefly. A strand of hair fell over his forehead. After a long pause, he finally curled his lips and said slowly, “Now that I’ve met him again, what do you think I should do?”
Ji Ling remained silent for a long time before looking up and answering seriously, “That person isn’t worth your love. You should let go of the past and start over. Treat him like a stranger. You’ll definitely meet someone who truly loves you.”
As a CEO who has everything, why trap yourself over a liar?
Ji Ling suddenly felt really sorry for him.
But for some reason, as soon as he finished speaking, the man’s gaze turned terrifying, as if he wanted to devour him whole. Ji Ling shuddered and stared at him in shock.
D-did I say something wrong?
Was my advice off?
Jing Sui stared at Ji Ling intensely, his throat letting out a low, hoarse laugh laced with mockery. You want me to let go of you, to stay away from you forever… You even hope I forget about you.
Not a trace of hesitation. So clean and decisive.
Not even a sliver of lingering attachment left for me.
Just like in that world.
Ji Ling stared at the man blankly. His hand was still on the man’s chest, feeling the strong, steady heartbeat beneath his palm. The warmth seeping through seemed as if it wanted to melt him. An inexplicable tension filled the air. Then, the cold frost on the man’s face suddenly disappeared, as if his terrifying expression had only been an illusion.
Jing Sui’s lips curved into a faint smile, and he let out a soft laugh. “Thank you for your advice. You’re right—I should let go of the past and start anew. Instead of lingering on someone who doesn’t love me, it’s better to fall for someone worth loving.”
Ji Ling finally breathed a sigh of relief, thinking he had calmed down. He tried to pull his hand back and leave—But the man suddenly tightened his grip and yanked him forward.
Ji Ling was caught off guard and stumbled into him, looking up in shock.
The man wrapped an arm around his waist, his dark eyes deep and unreadable. Gazing into Ji Ling’s eyes, he murmured hoarsely, “Can I fall for you?”
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