Chapter 177 Breakup
Shang Wu drove slower and slower until she finally stopped at the side of the road, staring resolutely at Qian Jue.
"what's on your mind?"
Qianjue asked.
Shang Wu lowered her eyes and looked at the steering wheel again.
She remembered that at the hotel, Lu Rang had traveled a long way to chase after her, wanting to try again with her, not allowing her to break up with him, not allowing her to be a coward who wanted to run away.
He kept assuring me that he would adapt.
But she is Ruan Yuzhi's daughter, and her face, which bears a striking resemblance to Ruan Yuzhi's, is the chasm that lies before her.
Lu Rang is making even greater strides.
Even if Lu Rang tries his best to let go of these psychological shadows, he still can't be with her properly or marry her.
She should have cut her losses earlier.
At least this way Lu Rang won't get hurt.
At least the merchants will no longer take advantage of Lu Rang's affection for her to repeatedly do things that hurt him.
The root of all Lu Rang's suffering now is being with her.
If they separate, the damage will disappear.
In any case, with Qianjue and Lu Zheng by his side at the Yu family home, Lu Rang's days won't be too difficult.
Thinking of this, Shang Wu turned to look at Qian Jue.
“I will separate from him. After I get to the Yu family, I will leave him a letter and there is no need to see him again. I am afraid that if he sees my face, his condition will worsen.”
Qianjue looked at her with some surprise, and asked uncertainly, "Are you saying this out of anger or are you serious? Are you willing to break up with him?"
Upon hearing this, Shang Wu curled her lips slightly.
“I’m willing. I’m willing to do anything as long as he can be happier and live a more relaxed life. He has suffered too much in his life. I don’t want him to continue torturing each other in the future. That’s not the life he deserves. Let’s leave it at that.”
Shang Wu's words were light and airy, yet they contained a resolute determination that no one could change.
At this moment, Qianjue truly realized that her decision was the result of careful consideration.
He said nothing, but sighed softly.
On her way there, Shang Wu kept thinking about what had happened during this period, harboring a deep resentment towards Shang Yun Shen.
This brother, whom she thought she could still have a few words with, turned out to be the one who repeatedly took advantage of Lu Reng's affection for her and secretly made all sorts of unreasonable demands behind her back.
yes.
Having weathered so many changes, the people in the business have changed.
Even the once refined, gentle, and upright older brother can change.
Her experiences over the years have taught her that the most untrustworthy thing is the human heart.
Even if they are family members, even if they have the same blood flowing in their veins, they are the same.
Shang Wu bit her lower lip until it bled, tasting the blood, before continuing to concentrate on driving.
When she arrived at the Yu family villa, she found paper and pen and wrote a very long letter.
Shang Wu shed tears countless times when she couldn't continue writing, but she would wipe away her tears and continue writing the next second.
Finally, the paper got wet, covered with teardrops.
Qianjue, watching from the side, finally felt a pang of pity.
He frowned: "You know what? Right now, this is actually the moment I most agree with you being with Lu Rang. Are you really okay with it? Are you really made up your mind?"
Shang Wu's eyes were swollen from crying.
She mustered her strength, stood up, and, trembling, handed the letter to Qianjue.
"I've made up my mind. I'll give him this letter. I'm leaving now."
After saying that, she turned and left without hesitation.
Watching her retreating figure without turning her head, Qianjue paused for a moment before chasing after her.
"etc!"
Shang Wu stopped and turned to look at him.
"What's wrong?"
Qianjue hesitated, "I don't know how Lu Rang will react after seeing this letter and learning about the breakup. What if he comes to find you..."
Shang Wu knew what he wanted to say and decisively interrupted him: "Don't worry."
“If he really comes to find me, I will not meet him. I promise you that. Even if we do meet, I will do everything in my power to reject him. It’s better to end it now than to suffer for a long time. This time, I want him to live without pressure and without any burden.”
In this way, Lu Rang can try his best to forget those painful memories and will no longer recall the past because of her eyes and appearance.
This is the task that Lu Rang must overcome.
However, matters of the heart, including grudges and grievances from past lives, cannot be resolved by simply completing a task rationally; that's not how all the problems can be truly solved.
Human emotions are complex.
Family ties and hatred are things that can never be easily let go of in this lifetime.
Shang Wu understood this feeling all too well. After discovering that her family had been harmed, she was also wholeheartedly dedicated to protecting them, even at the cost of her own life.
Lu Rang is a sentimental person just like her, which is why they were able to get together.
She knew what Lu Rang was thinking at that moment.
If it were her, she would also suffer greatly.
He needs someone to help him make decisions, instead of torturing himself forever.
Shang Wu decisively chose the former.
If Lu Rang can't do it, then let her fulfill his wish.
Qianjue nodded slightly, and seeing that Shangwu had made up her mind about everything, she finally felt relieved.
"This time, no matter what, you must not be soft-hearted. Breaking up is the best outcome for you two."
Shang Wu nodded and turned to leave.
Watching her figure disappear into the distance, Qianjue withdrew his gaze and silently returned.
Shang Wu was completely disoriented the whole way. She couldn't even concentrate on driving.
In the end, they had to ask the Yu family's bodyguards to help drive her home.
After returning, Shang Wu collapsed and slept for a full day and night before waking up.
Even in her sleep, she was unconsciously shedding tears.
When Shang Wu opened her eyes and saw them swollen like walnuts in the mirror, she was startled.
She rubbed her messy hair, then, after rousing herself, washed her face with cold water.
After regaining her senses, she went downstairs, picked up her phone, and instinctively wanted to message Lu Rang to ask what he was doing and if he wanted to have breakfast.
But Shang Wu suddenly realized that she didn't know what Lu Rang's situation was like at the Yu family.
She had already left a long breakup letter, and from then on, she had no further connection with Lu Rang.
The moment Shang Wu picked up her phone, she slowly put it down again.
Her expression was more somber than ever before.
Just then, the doorbell rang.
Shang Wu's heart skipped a beat. For some reason, she suddenly felt that Lu Rang had come to find her.
She went behind the door and looked through the peephole, and was even more astonished.
The next second, Shang Wu did not hesitate and opened the door directly.
How did you know I live here?
She stared at the tall man in front of her, who was wearing a dark red shirt, and was momentarily dazed.
When Chen Chunzhi saw her, he stared in astonishment.
"No way, did you have a fight with your fiancé? Why are your eyes so swollen?"
He took a closer look at Shang Wu's disheveled hair, her haggard face, and the loose, shapeless, oversized nightgown she was wearing that was almost hanging to the floor.
"Or did you break up, and that's why you've turned into this inhuman mess?"
His tone was very familiar and natural, as if he were good friends with Shang Wu, and he could praise or tease her at will.
Shang Wu still treated Chen Chunzhi, the president of the client company, as someone within her work scope.
She styled her hair, feeling embarrassed.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Chen, I'm not feeling well right now. It's only been like this for the past few days. You should have called me in advance so I could have made some preparations."
“I’ve called you countless times, but you didn’t answer. I thought something had happened to you. It just so happens that Aying was also worried about you, so I asked her for your address and came to check on you,” Chen Chunzhi explained, walking in and looking around her house.
Shang Wu found him a pair of slippers, but he was still a little unwell.
In the end, he and Chen Chunzhi were just staring at each other in the living room.
"Would you like coffee, juice, or tea?"
"Whatever, but don't do anything now. I'm afraid you'll faint and tell me what happened."
Chen Chunzhi sat on the sofa, looking at Shang Wu.
Shang Wu paused, realizing that their relationship wasn't about personal matters.
She was about to give a perfunctory answer when Chen Chunzhi noticed something was wrong with her.
"I've met countless people and been in at least 8 or 10 relationships. I have some experience in dating. Tell me what's going on between you and your fiancé. I'll give you some advice as a way of repaying your company team for their dedication to my project."
Shang Wu is feeling very upset, but she refuses to confide in anyone.
She simply shrugged awkwardly.
"I'm sorry, I don't want to say it, I can't bring myself to say it."
"I understand." Chen Chunzhi didn't insist and stood up again.
"How about this, I won't drink the tea either. I'll take you somewhere relaxing."
Shang Wu raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Mr. Chen, what brings you here now?"
"We just wanted to take you for a drive, and also to see what happened to you, the president of the client company who hasn't shown up at the office for two days. Ah Ying and I are both wondering if you died at home."
Chen Chunzhi was unrefined in his speech. He helped Shang Wu pack her phone and a few essentials into her bag and carried it on his body without any hesitation.
"Hurry up and catch up. I'll wait for you outside. You have fifteen minutes to get ready. No need for makeup. We're not going on a date. I don't mind how you dress."
He pointed out that Shang Wu's nightgown looked like it had been dug out of a garbage dump.
"You shouldn't wear this nightgown. People will think I've kidnapped a female beggar."
This was the only time Shang Wu had been able to laugh during these past two days, when she was exhausted and overwhelmed.
She gave a slight smile.
"Okay, then I'll trouble you to wait outside for a moment, Mr. Chen."
She felt like she was going crazy staying in her room, and if there was a way to alleviate the pain of breaking up with Lu Rang, she was willing to try it to relax.
Shang Wu turned around and went upstairs. After changing her clothes and casually combing her hair, she came out after a quick wash.
She was indeed not wearing any makeup, but even so, Chen Chunzhi couldn't take his eyes off her bare face.
He turned to the side.
"Get in the car."
Shang Wu sat down.
The phone screen lit up in Chen Chunzhi's bag, and no one noticed.
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