After leaving the Du residence, Du Qianyun drove to Qingshan Cemetery.

She was holding a bouquet of sunflowers, her mother's favorite flower.

My mother always says that one should look forward in life, shine brightly in the sun, and never give up easily no matter what difficulties one encounters.

So during those four years, even though she was exhausted, she gritted her teeth and persevered.

She just didn't want to disappoint her mother; she wanted to continue her mother's last wish and make those who harmed her pay.

From afar, she saw her mother's photo; she was still so young, her face beaming with a happy smile.

It was like welcoming the arrival of one's own daughter.

Looking at that photo, Du Qianyun felt so heartbroken that she could hardly breathe.

Her mother, in the prime of her life, was driven to desperation by her husband.

He ended his life in the dead of night, in the darkness of a moonless night, just to give his daughter a new life.

She put down the bouquet, took out a silk handkerchief, and began to wipe her mother's photo.

"Mom, I'm back! I've grown up so much! Aren't you happy?"

"Do you know? When I first left Country C, there were several times when I almost didn't make it to the end, but I gritted my teeth and persevered because I owed you two lives, and I was afraid that if I died, I wouldn't be able to face you."

"But I wanted to live but couldn't, and I wanted to die but didn't dare to. It felt like being locked in a dark and sunless prison. I was in so much pain."

"Now, I've finally made it through."

At this point, Du Qianyun suddenly burst into laughter through her tears.

“Since I survived, Du Gan and Liu Yuan must die. Your life and my suffering must be repaid with their lives.”

She lay on the grave, recounting her past experiences in hushed tones.

She didn't notice that a man was watching her from behind a pine tree a few meters away.

So that was the real reason she left without saying goodbye. A girl who had just turned eighteen, leaving home and carrying such deep hatred.

How did she manage to get through all these years?

Jiang Yunshen's eyes were gradually reddening, and his legs were uncontrollably moving forward.

He thought he was the only one who had suffered these past few years, but he didn't expect that Qianqian wasn't doing much better than him.

The thought of his past complaints about her filled him with endless guilt.

"flourishing."

"Who?" the person who was still lying down asked warily, his hand also reaching for the short gun at his waist.

When she turned around, she realized that the person who had come was the one she least expected, and she completely relaxed.

"Yun Shen, what are you doing here?"

"Today is the anniversary of your mother's death. Every year I bring you a bouquet of sunflowers."

Du Qianyun looked down and saw that he was indeed holding a bunch of sunflowers in his hands.

It turns out that during the four years she was away, he would come every year on the anniversary of his mother's death.

Unfortunately, she was still a step too late.

She had originally planned to confess her feelings to Yun Shen after resolving the Du family's issues upon her return, but he already had a fiancée.

Fate was truly cruel to her.

It was so hard to get revenge, but the price of revenge was losing the person I loved most in this life.

If she gets her revenge, what's the point of her living?

There is no one in this world who loves her anymore.

Even the person she loved no longer belonged to her.

"Thank you for visiting my mother on my behalf every year."

Why won't you tell me everything that happened back then?

“Your situation in the Jiang family is just as difficult, and I cannot be a stumbling block for you.”

"Do you know how I've gotten through these past four years?"

The hardships he endured at the Jiang family were far less painful than her departure.

He searched for three whole years, turning the entire country of C upside down, but still couldn't find her.

Therefore, he concluded that Du Gan had killed her.

His rapid ascent to the position of president of the Jiang Group was largely driven by his desire to bring down the Du family and avenge her.

No one could understand the feeling of having her back when he saw her again at the banquet.

However, since the Jiang family members were present, he couldn't make it too obvious.

He didn't sleep a wink last night, his mind filled with memories of the past six years they'd known each other.

So early this morning he waited at the hotel entrance, following her all the way until she entered the Du residence.

He was initially worried that Du Gan would hurt her, and when he saw the ambulance, he almost rushed out.

He only realized later that she wasn't the one who was injured, and he also realized that she had become stronger and was no longer the little girl she was four years ago.

Later, I followed her to Qingshan Cemetery and heard her recount all her experiences over the years.

His heart ached in waves, and he hated himself for not helping and accompanying her when she needed him most.

Du Qianyun stared blankly at the glistening tears in his eyes, momentarily unable to react.

"Have you also suffered a lot these past four years? Was it the Jiang family who made things difficult for you?"

Jiang Yunshen shook his head, hugged her tightly, and rested his head on her shoulder.

"It's you. Your departure has left me in despair. You were my only light, and now that you're gone, the light is gone too."

“But you already… have a fiancée.” Du Qianyun tried to break free from his embrace.

No matter how much she loves someone, she will never be a third party.

"It was just a deal between us, but I admit I saved her because she reminded me of you. But the fiancée thing really was just a deal."

"A trade? Why would you do that?"

"This is a crucial moment in my competition with Jiang Yunhai. A marriage alliance would be a great help to me, but I'm unwilling, so..."

"So you need a shield, but is that fair to Lu Qing?"

"Her name is not Lu Qing, her name is Ji Fuying."

"What?" Du Qianyun looked at him in surprise. "She is the person that the Lu family and the Ji family are looking for."

Jiang Yunshen leaned on her shoulder and nodded gently, "That's right."

"Then why doesn't she go back?"

"She has amnesia and doesn't remember anything now."

"You didn't take her home either, is there some reason?"

"When I saved her, the people who wanted to kill her were Jiang Lan's men."

"So you think she has a relationship with Jiang Lan, then isn't it more dangerous for her to stay by your side?"

“She is no ordinary person. Perhaps even I am no match for her. Moreover, she doesn’t remember anyone right now. Once this is discovered, she can easily be taken advantage of.”

"I understand, Yun Shen. I'm going to take action against Du Gan too. I'll remove him from his position as chairman tomorrow."

“From now on, move to my place. Du Gan won’t let you off easily.”

In order to deal with the Du family, he secretly investigated a lot of information.

Du Gan can be described as ruthless. No matter who it is, if they stand in his way, he will not show any mercy.

"Do you know something?"

"Yes, I had someone secretly monitor Du Gan. Just now, he had someone bribe an assassin from Qingfeng Hall."

Du Qianyun seemed to have expected this, "He seems really anxious, but I don't know who will die first."