What is a notification?

Jiang Qingtang stared wide-eyed in disbelief, her voice trembling as she asked, "The breakup was just a notification! Qi Jingchen, am I your pet that you can summon and dismiss at will? Are you angry that I participated in this dating show? I told you it was all fake, all work, and the only person I love is you! Why don't you believe me?"

He looked up, his brows furrowed with annoyance.

Under her persistent questioning, he lit another cigarette, took a deep drag, and exhaled a smoke ring, the smoke blurring his obscure features.

He spoke hoarsely, "Who you want to be with is your business, it has nothing to do with me. Don't forget what our relationship is, you offered yourself up..."

More than a year of getting along cannot be faked.

Some words are on the tip of my tongue but I just can't say them.

She could hardly believe those words were coming from his mouth.

"Qi Jingchen, you can deny our relationship, but you can't insult me. I told you, I was drugged and had no idea what happened." She trembled with anger, like a desolate leaf in the autumn wind, exuding indescribable sorrow.

Is this blaming him?

He gave a cryptic sneer: "I was completely drunk at the time, how could I be sober? I didn't see you refuse the 100,000 yuan I gave you afterwards. No matter how nicely you put it, it doesn't change the fact that there was a transaction between us."

His relationship with her was a mistake from the start.

The two had sex because he was drunk and mistook her for someone else.

Afterwards, she was only kept around for fun because she looked somewhat similar to Qin Yue.

When Qin Yue wasn't back, he could keep her like a caged bird.

When you finally see the person you long for, all that remains is a cold and unapproachable figure.

Jiang Qingtang's existence became a stain on his reputation.

When he was with Qin Yue, he pretended that nothing had happened, as if Jiang Qingtang did not exist, and was constantly worried that she might find out about his relationship with Jiang Qingtang.

Using tactics to force Qin Yue to leave the show, jealousy was just an excuse; the real reason was that he was afraid Qin Yue would find out something.

Some things can be kept secret for a while, but not forever.

Only by completely severing ties with Jiang Qingtang can his heart find true peace, and only then will he dare to compete with others for her.

His words were like a sharp, gleaming blade piercing her heart. Jiang Qingtang felt an unbearable pain and staggered back a step.

Yes, she once gave up her dignity for 100,000 yuan.

Her father was a compulsive gambler. When the debt collectors came to their door, they said they would cut off one of his fingers if he didn't pay within a week.

Over the years, they have borrowed from everyone they could.

None of our relatives or neighbors were willing to help.

Her mother called her in tears, begging her to come up with a solution, even threatening suicide.

Having just started her internship on the film set, where would she, a mere extra, come up with so much money?

She drowned her sorrows in alcohol.

I got on the wrong bus after drinking.

She tackled him.

The two were like dry wood meeting a raging fire.

He left her a card afterwards.

The money in her card was enough to solve her immediate problem.

They met again by chance, recognized each other, he gave her a business card, and the two began to interact.

She gradually gained fame in the entertainment industry.

The money has already been returned to him.

She thought their relationship was equal.

Through repeated passionate embraces, she believed they were in love.

When his eyes met those scarlet eyes, his heart seemed to clench painfully.

He reached into his pocket, his fingers curled, and said in a deep voice, "Jiang Qingtang, for your future, it's best to forget everything from before. Even if we meet again, treat each other like strangers."

Qin Xu has been much more well-behaved since his return.

Qin's father and mother both ate lunch outside.

The aunt made them both.

At the dinner table, he presented her with the gift he had prepared in advance.

“My sister’s birthday is in a few days. I’ve checked my schedule, and I need to record a show on her birthday, so I probably won’t be able to celebrate with her. I’ll give her her birthday present in advance.”

It's not that it's impossible.

Rather, they dare not.

He said he had something to do and would miss a day of recording, so the production team would definitely not have any problems.

But what comes next?

What negative impact will this have on her?

How would she view herself?

Upon hearing him mention his birthday, a figure suddenly popped into Qin Yue's mind.

Lu Yanci has only one year left to live.

He placed a red velvet jewelry box on the table, pushed it in front of her, concealed his true feelings, and obediently said, "Sister, open it and see if you like it."

There was a necklace in the jewelry box.

The silver chain is adorned with a rose-shaped pendant, accented by a white pearl, giving it a gentle and delicate feel at first glance.

She closed the door and said thank you.

He gave a wry smile: "Didn't my sister say that I will always be your brother, your family? There's no need for such formalities between family members."

After a while, he tentatively suggested, "How about I terminate my contract with the company and sign with your company instead?"

He was the last in his family to know that Qin Yue had started a company.

How could he not be heartbroken?

Her sister, who used to be able to talk about anything with her, has completely distanced herself from her.

He racked his brains and tried his best to spend more time with her, but in the end, every step he took was wrong.

He once thought that their parents would be the obstacle, but the truth was that it was her dislike that made them stand out.

He tried his best to get close to her, but all he got in return was her backing away.

Even at this point, he knew better than anyone that Qin Yue had no intention of signing him, but he still couldn't help but ask.

What if?

What if he values ​​him?

She values ​​the revenue her online traffic can bring her.

"Your current company has put a lot of effort into promoting you. You haven't even established yourself in the entertainment industry yet, and you're already terminating your contract with your old company. This will negatively impact your career. Xiaoxu, don't be impulsive."

This is a refusal.

A profound sense of powerlessness overwhelmed him.

Why?

Why do I always feel like an immature, child who never grows up in her eyes?

His long eyelashes drooped, concealing the disappointment and sadness in his eyes, and a smile quickly appeared on his delicate face: "I just wanted to help my sister. It was my oversight. I won't mention it again in the future."

The fact that he was honest and well-behaved was the biggest help he could have given her.

Qin Yue: "It's enough that I know you have the intention."

After the meal, he offered to escort her upstairs.

Qin Yue refused.

Her foot has almost fully recovered, and she can walk without any problems.

The people in the living room looked up at her as she slowly went upstairs.

She kept looking up and walking forward.

Only he remained in the same place.

I drifted further and further away from her.

Why did I fall in love with her?

He had asked himself this question.

She was born the little princess of the Qin family, with a wealthy family background and doted on by her parents. Like the bright moon in the sky, she hung high in the clouds, and others could only look up at her.

And what about him?

It's just mud on the ground.

They are children that others don't want and have abandoned.