Although Song Yunzheng was chatting enthusiastically with his classmates, his eyes never left Lin Yue, constantly watching her every move. Occasionally, he would gently pinch her soft little face or softly rub her little head, his eyes full of doting affection; in short, he couldn't bear to part with her.
This intimate gesture drew envious glances from those around them.
Seeing this, his friends teased him, saying, "Young Master Song really treats his wife like a precious treasure, afraid she'll melt if he holds her in his mouth or break if he holds her in his hands!"
Song Yunzheng was happy to hear such jokes and nodded in agreement without hesitation. Lin Yue, however, blushed with embarrassment because of their teasing.
"Yunzheng, Yueyue, you're here early." Tang Shiting strode over, followed by Meng Wanning and Amy.
When Lin Yue saw Meng Wanning walking over, her heart tightened, and she suddenly stood up, tightly gripping Song Yunzheng's hand.
Song Yunzheng followed her gaze and saw Meng Wanning. His eyes showed no emotion; he simply looked at her calmly, as if she were a stranger.
Tang Shiting glanced back, then suddenly leaned close to Song Yunzheng's ear and whispered, "She teaches at the same institution as me now, so it's hard not to run into her. That's why we came together."
Song Yunzheng, on the other hand, remained calm, seemingly unconcerned about the matter. "Why are you so nervous? They're all classmates."
Then, he softly asked Lin Yue, "Are you hungry? I'll take you to get something delicious." He then led Lin Yue towards the dessert area, just as they brushed past Meng Wan Ning…
Meng Wanning suppressed the bitterness in her heart, gritted her teeth, and tried her best to keep herself from turning around and maintain a calm demeanor. She said to Amy, "Let's go say hello to the bride and groom."
"When did you become such a coward?" Amy angrily shook off her hand and turned to walk towards a less crowded area.
Amy's voice was a bit loud, drawing curious glances from the surrounding guests. Meng Wanning quickly looked around apologetically, then hurriedly caught up with Amy, pulling her aside to explain, "Amy, I'm not being cowardly, it's just that he might have really let go, and I want to preserve the last bit of dignity so he doesn't think I'm the kind of person who's clingy and persistent."
Amy snorted and pointed to a spot not far away. "Is that so? Then look at them. Look at how considerate Song Yunzheng is to that girl. That should have been your place. If you don't tell him the truth about what happened eight years ago, he will only drift further and further away from you. By the time he really falls for that girl, it will be too late for you to regret it. Have you forgotten what your purpose was in coming back to China this time?"
Meng Wanning looked at Song Yunzheng feeding Lin Yue desserts, wiping her mouth, and pinching her cheek from time to time. These little interactions between the two of them deeply hurt her eyes.
Her eyes gradually welled up with tears, but she tried her best to hold them back. She gritted her teeth, suppressing the pain and resentment in her heart.
The pain of that night eight years ago was nothing compared to the pain she felt now. Back then, she felt utterly defiled, unworthy of him, a man of pure and noble character, so she chose to leave silently, letting time heal her wounds, hoping she would eventually forget him.
But now, seeing Song Yunzheng so intimately with another woman, she realized that the high wall she had built in her heart over eight years crumbled the moment she saw him. She had never let go; her longing for him had already seeped into her very bones…
Once the seed of jealousy is planted in her heart, it grows and spreads like a vine. She couldn't suppress this emotion; she could only let it develop, let it engulf her…
After the banquet, those who were close to the newlyweds went to celebrate. Song Yunzheng didn't like crowds and wouldn't get involved, so he said goodbye and prepared to leave.
Just as Lin Yue took a step forward, Amy's voice called from behind, "Wait!"
Upon hearing the voice, the two turned around together and saw Amy walking towards them leisurely, arm in arm with Meng Wanning, her face beaming with smiles. "Since we're already here, why don't we find a place to sit down before we leave, Teacher Tang? What do you think?"
Tang Shiting could only curse inwardly at this sudden question, "What did I do to deserve this?!"
"I'm fine, but I don't know if Yunzheng and Yueyue are alright."
"We're busy, you guys have fun by yourselves, we're leaving now." Song Yunzheng showed no respect and led Lin Yue towards the door.
Meng Wanning watched Song Yunzheng's retreating figure, her eyes lowered in disappointment, her heart already overwhelmed with bitterness.
Amy glared at Meng Wanning with a look of exasperation and anger, as if to say, "What a useless thing! All you do is cry!"
If it weren't for her feelings for her, she wouldn't have bothered with such trivial matters! That's right, Amy had been secretly in love with Meng Wanning for thirteen years, and this secret was known only to herself.
When it came to love, Amy chose to let her partner have her way. Whatever Meng Wanning liked, she would do everything in her power to help her get it; as long as she was happy, everything was worth it. That's why she resolutely gave up her promising future in China and accompanied her to hide abroad, where they remained hidden for eight years.
Amy suddenly let go of Meng Wanning's arm and chased after Song Yunzheng. "Wait a minute! Song Yunzheng, I think it's time for you to know some things, otherwise it's too unfair to Wanwan. She disappeared inexplicably back then and hid from you for eight years. Now that she's back, don't you want to ask her why? Are you really letting her go so quickly?"
Her voice echoed in the air, filled with anger and resentment. She completely disregarded Lin Yue's presence beside her. She only wanted to tell Song Yunzheng all the suffering Meng Wanning had endured over the past eight years. Even if there was no chance of reconciliation, she wanted to make him feel guilty for the rest of his life.
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