Shen Qingli pursed her lips, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "I've been under a lot of pressure at work lately, and I couldn't help but get a little carried away just now."

She wanted to let her senior know the real pain in her heart, the deepest secret in her heart, she just wanted to bury it deep and not let anyone touch it.

Jiang Yubai and Shen Qingli were in the same school, and he was one year higher than Shen Qingli.

During their school years, they often met each other because they had the same tutor.

At that time, they were full of youth and full of longing for the future.

Jiang Yubai always helped Shen Qingli with her studies. They discussed topics and did experiments together. Those days were simple and beautiful.

However, later, for unknown reasons, Jiang Yubai did not go to work in the hospital as his family expected, but chose to go home and take over his own business.

This decision caused a small sensation at the time, but for Jiang Yubai, this was perhaps a choice he made after careful consideration.

These days, Shen Qingli has lost contact with them. She seems to not know how to maintain relationships between people.

She was afraid that others would like to talk to her and she would cause trouble to them.

Since I started working, I stay at home except when I go to the hospital.

"Are you still working so hard? You can relieve some pressure on yourself sometimes." Jiang Yubai looked at Shen Qingli with heartache in his eyes.

He knew that she had always been a strong person, and she would go all out whether in study or work.

Shen Qingli looked ahead and tried to force a smile. "Fortunately, I came here today to enjoy the river breeze. I feel much better now."

She tried to make her performance look more natural, hoping that her senior would notice her flaws.

"Brother, do you live nearby?" Shen Qingli asked casually in order to change the subject.

Jiang Yubai hummed softly, his eyes still on her, as if he wanted to see through her true thoughts.

"The house prices here are very high, right? They must cost several million dollars, right?"

Shen Qingli tried to make the topic more light-hearted. She didn't want the depressing atmosphere to continue to spread.

Jiang Yubai looked at her and smiled, "My parents bought it. Where do you think I could earn so much money?"

He knew she was trying to lighten the mood, so he answered her accordingly.

"It's great. It's great to have my parents around."

A complex emotion flashed in Shen Qingli's eyes, a kind of envy, and perhaps a hint of bitterness.

Her family was not as happy as Jiang Yubai's. After her mother left, her father remarried and had a son and a daughter. She was an extra in that family.

She couldn't remember how long it had been since she had been back to that home.

All these years, she has been facing various difficulties in life alone.

Jiang Yubai frowned slightly when he heard this. He was keenly aware of the deep meaning of her words just now.

He really wanted to know why she said that suddenly, but seeing her somewhat resistant look, he had no choice but to continue asking.

He knew that everyone had their own secrets and pains that they didn't want to be touched by others. If she wanted to talk about it, he would force herself to do it.

Just seeing that she was still in a very low mood, Jiang Yubai felt a little bit reluctant. He wanted her to get rid of this sad mood as soon as possible.

After a moment of silence, he started to ask, "Are you interested in going somewhere with me?"

Hearing this, Shen Qingli looked at him with confusion, "Where are you going?"

"You'll know when you go." Jiang Yubai smiled mysteriously, his eyes gleaming with anticipation, "Are you going?"

Shen Qingli nodded, "Okay, is it far? I drove here."

"It's too far, but it will take some time to walk. So drive your car there."

"good."

On the other side, Zhou Yanchen stood at the door of Shen Qingli's house, pressing his fingers on the doorbell, again and again. The crisp ringtones echoed in the silent corridor, but the familiar footsteps did not come for a long time.

His brows were furrowed, and a sense of worry surged in his heart. Did she really go to the hospital?

As soon as this thought came to his mind, he took out his cell phone and quickly dialed Chang You's number.

"Hey, check if Shen Qingli is in the hospital now and give me the news as soon as possible." Zhou Yanchen's voice was low and rapid.

"Okay, boss." Chang You responded on the other end of the phone. He was familiar with his boss's temper and could sense the urgency in Zhou Yanchen's tone at this moment.

Zhou Yanchen paced back and forth in the corridor, and every step seemed to step on his own tangled heartstrings.

At this moment, the scene of him and her getting the divorce certificate impulsively today kept appearing in his mind.

About ten minutes later, Zhou Yanchen's cell phone vibrated. It was a call from Chang You.

He quickly answered, "Boss, my wife didn't go to the hospital, and..." Chang You's voice was a little hesitant, as if he was about to say something.

"And what? Tell me quickly!" Zhou Yanchen's heart sank.

Chang You paused for a moment, as if he mustered up a lot of courage before continuing: "Madam has been suspended from the hospital. It seems that because when she and you went to apply for a divorce certificate this morning, a patient of hers suddenly fell ill.

Because my wife was absent from her post during working hours, she was punished. It is not clear when she can return. "

When Zhou Yanchen heard the news, he felt inexplicably comfortable.

He knew from Chang You how important hospital work was to Shen Qingli. It was her dream and passion.

Now that she has been suspended from work because of the divorce certificate she obtained with me, she must be very sad.

"Send someone to investigate the reason why Shen Qingli was killed, or is there something else?" His voice was a little hoarse, with a hint of anger.

"Tell me when you find out." Zhou Yanchen ordered again.

"Okay, boss. Do you want to send someone to look for your wife now?" Chang You asked.

Zhou Yanchen thought for a moment, a complicated look flashed across his eyes, "It's used."

He knew that Shen Qingli might not want to see him now, and he also needed some time to sort out his thoughts.

He hung up the phone, his expression becoming more serious.

He suddenly remembered what he had said to her this morning. It seemed that she had just said that she didn't have time, but he was so stubborn and said that this was the only chance and it would be gone if he missed it.

That's why she put down her work and went to get a divorce certificate by herself.

Zhou Yanchen returned to his car and checked the time. It was already ten o'clock in the evening, and Shen Qingli had not returned home yet.

He silently took out a cigarette, lit it, and took a deep puff.

The smoke filled the narrow carriage, blurring his vision, just like his elusive heart.

Jiang Yubai brought Shen Qingli to the foot of the mountain and asked, "Would you like to climb up with me and try it?"

"Believe it or not, as long as you climb to the top of the mountain, all your troubles will disappear."