After finishing the phone call, Qiao Chu went online to search for information about Jiang Yan.

Qiao Chu did not see a photo of her uncle, only his name—Song Zhongqian.

There isn't much information available about the two of them.

In those days, the internet was not as developed, and news was not spread as easily. A lot of information from that time is probably lost.

Back then, the most popular media were newspapers and weekly magazines.

It's very difficult to find.

Qiao Chu also tried hard to recall the photos she saw at the Jiang family's house.

It seems there's no uncle either.

...

Qiao Chu entered Song Zhongqian's name and searched again, hoping to find something.

There is information about Song Zhongqian online, but no photos of him.

He is a top student at the School of Fine Arts, Haicheng University.

Several of his paintings are listed under his personal profile.

Qiao Chu looked at it and agreed that it was indeed well-painted; he truly deserved to be called a painter.

Given his artistic talent at the time, he should have been able to study abroad.

Why would Grandpa be wary of such a genius?

Why did you forcefully prevent your aunt from being with him?

Is there something hidden behind this?

When Qiao Chu got along with her grandfather, she felt that he was not an unreasonable person.

Grandpa should also be tolerant.

Grandpa isn't the kind of person who snobs and favors the rich, is he?

It's such a pity that such a talented painter jumped to his death!

What exactly made him so willing to disregard everything and insist on ending his life?

Qiao Chu was very curious!

I really want to solve this mystery!

...

When Jiang Zhi arrived at the garden-style restaurant on Xihua Road, he only saw Wei Yuan.

Jiang Zhi sat down opposite Wei Yuan, they were a little far apart.

Wei Yuan saw Jiang Zhi's wedding ring, and her heart ached, but she still stared at Jiang Zhi, a gentle smile on her lips.

“Zhi…”

Wei Yuan only called Jiang Zhi's name, "Are you alright? How have you been lately? I miss you..." She couldn't bring herself to say those words.

She was absent for three years during the time he needed her most in his life, and she no longer has the right to ask that question.

Jiang Zhi's expression was somewhat indifferent, and his voice was also cold and indifferent, "Has A-Tuo not arrived yet?"

"He has something come up and will be a little late."

Wei Yuanchun considers lying to be acting skills.

In fact, she deliberately made Jiang Tuo arrive 30 minutes late.

During those 30 minutes, she wanted to talk to Jiang Zhi alone, to reminisce with him, and to remind him of all the little things they had shared.

At this moment, she also longed to go back to the way things were before.

Jiang Zhi stared at Wei Yuan with sharp eyes, trying to see through her at a glance. "Why did you think of having Qiao Chu design your red carpet dress? Given your relationship with A Tuo, wouldn't it have been easier for you to find a designer from Tianzi?"

Wei Yuan is heartbroken!

Unexpectedly, when they met, Jiang Zhi didn't ask her how she had been all these years, whether she had missed her, or even if they had talked about something else. Instead, he brought up Qiao Chu.

Judging from his tone, he was upset that she was looking for Qiao Chu.

Qiao Chu went back and told him that she had embarrassed her?

That woman is quite scheming!

Wei Yuan inwardly despised Qiao Chu.

She also dislikes Qiao Chu!

On the surface, she still maintained a gentle and considerate demeanor.

“I watched Qiao Chu’s haute couture show and I admire her very much. She is also a well-known designer who has recently become very famous. For such an important occasion, who else could design the haute couture dresses if not her? Besides, this is my company’s decision.”

"You didn't have any ulterior motives?"

Of course, she had ulterior motives, and Wei Yuan certainly wouldn't be foolish enough to admit it. However, her answer was still straightforward: "Yes! I want to be the center of attention at the awards ceremony, and I believe Qiao Chu can give me this honor."

After not seeing her for three years, Jiang Zhi felt that Wei Yuan was a stranger.

He also felt that Wei Yuan had become very shrewd!

"I heard that your assistant is hostile towards my wife."

"Qiao Chu told you?"

“My wife never meddles in other people’s business; I asked my sister-in-law.”

"Duo'er has been with me for three years. She's just protecting me; she has no ill intentions."

"Would the sizes be deliberately wrong?"

"Zhi, are you here to confront Qiao Chu? It's my fault that I've gained weight, and I'll apologize to Qiao Chu tomorrow."

How long do you plan to stay in Haicheng?

"After attending the awards ceremony, I will also be filming a movie, and I will stay until next year."

Why did you suddenly want to come back?

Wei Yuan looked at Jiang Zhi and said earnestly, "The people I miss are here, my favorites are here, and the things I cherish are here."

Jiang Zhi sneered.

He also found Wei Yuan's answer ridiculous.

"Zhi, do you hate me?"

Jiang Zhi truthfully said, "In the first year, I really hated you! In the second year, I got used to facing the pain alone. In the third year, nothing mattered anymore. Now, I don't hate you anymore. Let's wish each other well. I have my own happiness now!"

Wei Yuan's eyes reddened, and her voice became a little hoarse.

Her nose felt sore, and she wanted to cry.

“Zhi, I have my reasons. Chairman Jiang is kicking me out. He won’t let me stay with you, and he won’t let me come back. He’s threatened me, saying he’ll kill me if I come back.”

Jiang Zhi ignored him and gave a disdainful sneer.

"And now? Aren't you afraid of my grandfather anymore? Or do you think that I'm not a cripple anymore, so you feel there's hope and that's why you came back? Before, when I was living like a ghost, why didn't you come back? Did you think I couldn't protect you? Did you think I couldn't give you happiness before?"

Wei Yuan shook her head and immediately denied it.

“Zhi, it’s not like that, please don’t misunderstand me. No matter what you become, I have never despised you. I would rather die than suffer those pains in your place. Soon, your grandfather will come looking for me, and he will drive me away, or even kill me. Because I want to see you, I went against the company’s wishes and took the movie. I want to stay in Haicheng.”

As she spoke, tears welled up in Wei Yuan's eyes and slowly slid down her cheeks.

"If you feel you're having a hard time, I feel the same way. I often suffer from insomnia, thinking about you constantly. I feel like I'm going crazy; I've taken so many medications! Even though I'm so far away, I still adjust my time zone every day to keep up with every little thing about you. I thought you would wait for me, but instead, I received news of your marriage. My heart is breaking, do you know that?"

Wei Yuan was also quite excited!

Jiang Zhi gave her a tissue, and his indifference softened slightly.

"Wei Yuan, we've moved on..."

Jiang Zhi hadn't finished speaking when Wei Yuan interrupted him.

"In your heart, it may be the past, but in my heart, it remains the same. For me, it was an unforgettable relationship. Before it could even blossom, it was withered by someone."

"There's no point in saying any more. What's missed is missed, and there's no going back. I'm married now, I have a wife, and I love her!"

"Jiang Zhi, do you know how cruel you are?"

"I should make things clear that I won't lie to you or betray my wife. Of course, what you said is only your side of the story. You also gained something in those three years; you became a big star, didn't you?"