Chapter 43 Some people, once missed, are missed forever.
Standing at a distance, Zhou Yunshuang watched as Jin Changyu fawned over Sang Qian, showing none of his usual serious, aloof, and unapproachable demeanor.
With her hands clenched tightly at her sides, Zhou Yunshuang struggled to suppress the sadness and jealousy in her heart.
During the long time she was back in China, she could only get close to Jin Changyu under the pretense of work.
Aside from work-related matters, Jin Changyu completely ignored her.
When she went to the auction after her business trip to Hong Kong, he wouldn't have let her ride in his car if her father hadn't pleaded with him.
She invited him to dinner under the pretext of her birthday, but he refused outright.
He was so heartless towards her.
But he was so gentle to that bitch Sang Qian, and even postponed the project's research meeting by two days to make time to spend the Mid-Autumn Festival with her on this cruise ship.
Why does Sang Qian deserve such favoritism from him?
No, all of this should belong to her.
Whether it's Jin Changyu's love or his gentleness...
Zhou Yunshuang's jealous gaze was fixed on Sang Qian when a glass of red wine suddenly appeared in front of her.
Zhou Yunshuang was startled, and turned her head sharply to see Li Moyang standing beside her.
"Ms. Zhou, some people, once missed, are missed forever."
Li Moyang smiled and said, "If you can't get it, it means the two of you are not meant to be. You can't force it. What do you think?"
After he finished speaking, he handed the red wine in his hand to her again.
Zhou Yunshuang was stung by his words, and stiffly raised her hand to take the glass of wine. Then she heard Li Moyang say...
"Changyu rarely takes time off work to spend with his wife, so he would definitely be unhappy if he were disturbed."
Li Moyang glanced at Jin Changyu, who was feeding Sang Qian something, from afar, then looked at Zhou Yunshuang.
"Miss Zhou is a smart person. She probably won't make a fool of herself like this a second time."
Zhou Yunshuang gripped her wine glass tightly, forcing a smile. "I'm here tonight for the Mid-Autumn Festival party. Isn't Young Master Li overthinking things?"
"I think so too."
Li Moyang smiled and clinked glasses with her, "Then I wish Miss Zhou a pleasant evening."
After saying that, he turned and left.
Zhou Yunshuang watched him walk away, then angrily slammed the glass of wine down on the table.
As night fell, the evening's performance began on the stage not far from the open-air restaurant.
Many guests were drawn here.
Tang Yuehai raised his eyebrows triumphantly at Su Luoluo and Sang Qian, "See? I told you this was a good spot. The best view of the stage is from here."
Su Luoluo and Sang Qian both gave him a thumbs up.
They shouted in unison, "Brother Dahai is awesome!"
Jin Changyu sat to the side, watching Sang Qian's movements. She was in a very relaxed and comfortable state when she was with her two good friends.
Unrestrained and free.
But when I'm with him...
She always seemed to deliberately accommodate him.
She was always sensible, gentle, considerate, and understanding in front of him.
She was so perfect that there wasn't a single flaw to be found.
But Jin Changyu felt that her perfect appearance was not as attractive as her current lively and vibrant appearance.
Sang Qian sat in her seat looking at the stage, occasionally taking pictures with her phone. Jin Changyu sat next to her, his attention always on her, feeding her fruit or snacks from time to time, or asking for a warm drink, and putting the straw to her mouth.
At first, no matter what he offered her, she would say, "No."
"I won't eat."
He later said, "I gave it to my baby."
She glanced at him, said nothing, but agreed to eat.
In the joyful atmosphere, the moon, taking advantage of people's inattention, quietly climbed out from behind the clouds.
The performances on stage were getting more and more exciting, and the organizers were also very generous, even inviting a mainstream rock band to perform.
As soon as the rock music started, the lively Yan Guizhi ran to the front of the stage to sing along.
Because they were so close, Sang Qian felt the tables and chairs on their side vibrate. She unconsciously reached out and touched her stomach, and then she heard Jin Changyu's voice in her ear.
"It's too noisy here. Shall I go with you to a quieter spot over there to enjoy the moon?"
Sang Qian also felt that such rock music was not suitable for her, so she turned her head to look at Su Luoluo and Tang Yuehai, who were watching the performance together intimately.
Just as she was about to walk over, Jin Changyu stopped her, saying, "Let's give them some time alone together."
Sang Qian, "..."
She just wanted to go and tell them; she didn't intend to bother them.
She knew that if it weren't for the fear of her being lonely during the holiday, Luo Luo and Da Hai would probably have a date alone tonight.
Finally, Jin Changyu led her by the hand away from the stage.
Away from the noise of the stage, in a quiet place, Sang Qian realized what was happening and shook off his hand.
"I don't need you to keep me company." She glanced at him indifferently. "Go keep company with whoever you came with tonight."
Jin Changyu: "..."
She actually told him to go find Li Moyang?
"He doesn't need me to accompany him."
Sang Qian glanced at him and said, "I don't need you to accompany me."
"But my baby needs me to be with him."
Under the moonlight, Jin Changyu looked at her tenderly, "This is the first Mid-Autumn Festival I'm spending with my baby, you can't refuse."
Sang Qian, "..."
If she refuses.
I reckon he'll bring up his "fathers should have rights" theory again.
In their initial agreement, she promised that as long as he didn't fight for custody, she wouldn't deprive him of his rights.
"what ever."
After finishing her sentence, Sang Qian turned and walked towards the deserted railing.
He can follow me if he wants; I can't be bothered to care.
The night breeze gently wafted across the shimmering sea, and Sang Qian stood before the railing, looking up at the moon hanging in the night sky.
It's cloudy tonight, and the moon is rising above layers of very thin clouds.
Jin Changyu walked to her side and stood next to her.
He also looked up at the moon, which symbolized reunion.
Unexpectedly, their first time admiring the moon took place in such a setting.
"The moon is so round tonight," he exclaimed.
"The moon was rounder and brighter the Mid-Autumn Festival two years ago."
Sang Qian was taken aback for a moment after she blurted out those words.
Recalling the scene of herself admiring the moon alone in the courtyard of Yuting Bay two years ago, she pursed her lips.
Seeing the dimming in her eyes, Jin Changyu felt a jolt in his heart.
"sorry."
He gazed at her deeply with remorse and whispered, "That year, I couldn't come back to celebrate the holiday with you. It was my fault."
Sang Qian's long, curled eyelashes trembled slightly. She didn't turn to look at him, her gaze still fixed on the moon high above.
"You don't need to apologize to me, it's not an important day."
She was not an important person at all.
Jin Changyu's mouth moved, but he couldn't utter a single word in his defense.
He didn't say anything more, just stood silently beside Sang Qian, keeping her company as she watched the moon.
No matter how full the moon was in the past, he could never go back to the past to watch it with her.
But every Mid-Autumn Festival from now on, regardless of whether it's sunny or cloudy, full or empty, he will be by her side.
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