Ah Li was rescued, but she refused to see Tang Zhou.

The people on the shore didn't expect it to turn out this way. They thought the girl wanted to be with the man, which was why she jumped into the sea.

Tang Zhou's friends also arrived. They surrounded Tang Zhou, scolding Ali for being ungrateful, and told Tang Zhou, "She broke up with you herself this time. If she wants to get back together, don't agree."

Before Tang Zhou could speak, Ah Li sent a message: "I'll go back and move some things later."

Ahri had left her bag on the shore from the beginning, and after she was rescued, someone even helped her retrieve it.

Tang Zhou could only watch Ah Li leave. When he said goodbye, he couldn't tell whether he was more heartbroken or felt that he was finally free.

Ah Li was first taken to the hospital, and then two police officers came in to comfort her.

They told Ali that life is beautiful and she shouldn't give up on her life easily. They also said that if her boyfriend had any bad qualities, such as restricting her freedom, she could seek legal help.

Ahri listened attentively and expressed her gratitude.

Then, Ahri went back.

After returning home, Ah Li began packing her things; some were hers, and some were bought by Tang Zhou.

Tang Zhou was outside and did not come in.

When Ali came out pushing a suitcase, she didn't even glance at Tang Zhou. Instead, she put the keys in her hand on the shoe cabinet and prepared to leave.

Tang Zhou opened his mouth as if to call out to Ali, but was pulled back by his friend.

My friend said, "Don't shout, or you'll lower your status."

However, Tang Zhou still managed to break free from the man's grasp and chased after Ah Li, asking, "Where are you going next?"

"Take a walk around, and deal with the things in the room yourself."

"Can we still be friends?"

When Ah Li heard Tang Zhou ask this question, she looked at him with some doubt. Was this guy out of his mind because of a fever? Wouldn't it be the best choice for the two of them to become strangers now?

Tang Zhou forced a smile, but what he really wanted to ask was whether breaking up was a joke or just a way for her to torment him.

Ahri shook her head and said, "No need."

Upon hearing this, Tang Zhou felt unsteady on his feet. He swayed slightly, but his friend helped him up.

His friend said, "You should go to the hospital to get checked out. Otherwise, I'm worried you might faint."

Ahri had already taken off the ring she was wearing and put it together with the keys.

Ali glanced at Tang Zhou quietly, then pushed her suitcase and left.

Tang Zhou was helped by his friend to walk towards the house, and then when he reached for the key on the shoe cabinet, he heard a 'clink'.

A silver object fell to the ground and rolled twice.

Tang Zhou looked down and saw that it was Ah Li's ring.

This time she really wants to break up with me.

The next second, tears silently slid down Tang Zhou's cheek.

Ali didn't stay in the city any longer. She pushed her suitcase around and looked around, and even posted on her WeChat Moments.

Tang Zhou was not blocked; she was still on the other end.

However, his messages were blocked by Ahri, so even if they were sent, there would be no notification.

When Tang Zhou missed her, he would open Ali's Moments to take a look.

Then, when he missed that particular time, he asked for leave.

He went to find Ahri, not intending to do anything, just wanting to catch a glimpse of her from afar.

When Ah Li was visiting tourist attractions in Suzhou, she felt someone following her.

But with so many tourists, it's too easy for one person to go unnoticed.

So, however long Ahri played here, Tang Zhou followed Ahri for just as long.

Later, Tangzhou Company sent someone again. The person they sent was still Tangzhou's assistant, Ye Xin, the same girl who had taken care of Tangzhou in the previous life.

She said to Tang Zhou, "The company is too busy. You can't keep taking leave. You should go back."

Tang Zhou glanced deeply in Ah Li's direction again, and seeing that she was doing well, he felt relieved.

So, Tang Zhou and Ye Xin went back together.

That night, Ahri was bumped into, and her phone flew out of her hand and fell into the lake.

The person hit someone and ran away without apologizing, quickly disappearing into the crowd.

Since mobile payments are now the norm, Ali doesn't carry much cash.

So, Ahri decided to try his luck here and see if he could find a job.

A barbecue stall run by an elderly couple; business is booming, and they're both very busy.

Ah Li walked over and asked, "Boss, do you hire people here?"

The couple looked at each other and saw that Ah Li was good-looking and had a beautiful smile.

The proprietress asked, "Have you run into some trouble?"

Ah Li said, "My phone fell into the lake, and I don't have much cash on me, so I was thinking of finding a job first."

"Do you remember your family's phone number?"

Ahri shook her head and said, "My parents are gone, and I can't remember the phone numbers of my other friends."

The proprietress sighed and said, "Everyone has their difficulties. How about this, you can stay and help out for now, and you'll be paid 80 yuan a day."

Ahri nodded quickly and said, "Okay, I'll do my best."

Soon, Ahri brought over her luggage.

The couple knew that Ah Li was visiting and had been staying in hotels, so they let Ah Li stay at their home first.

Because the couple's children had all grown up and gone to work in other places, they opened a barbecue stall in their hometown.

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