Zhao Xiaoya coldly watched Li Peng kneeling on the ground, pleading pitifully, her heart filled with mixed feelings. She raised her hand and gently touched her forehead.
Thinking back to how she had just confidently accused Shi Nan of seducing Li Peng, those words now sounded like resounding slaps to her face, utterly ridiculous.
However, the words had already been spoken and could not be taken back. Seeing Li Peng's spineless and spineless cowardly appearance, Zhao Xiaoya had no intention of speaking up for him.
She walked to the soft sofa, sat down slowly, and stared blankly at the scene before her, as if it had nothing to do with her.
Just then, a sharp, urgent siren pierced the suffocating silence inside the house as it grew closer...
Like a frightened bird, Li Peng collapsed to the ground the moment the siren sounded, as if all his energy had been drained away.
A few minutes later, Li Peng was taken away by the police. Liu Eryang had already explained the whole story at the police station, and Li Peng naturally confessed as well. Shi Nan and Qiu Mang, as the parties involved, also went to the police station to give their statements.
After the others left, Zhao Xiaoya stared blankly at the empty living room, lost in thought.
After leaving the police station, Qiu Mang thought that in a few days, Aunt Zhang would be bringing Qiu Li over, but her work and life were still a mess, so she couldn't help but frown.
I've completely broken up with Zhao Xiaoya, and I've quit my job. How can I possibly continue living in my old dorm room?
As for Lu Yanting, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to bring a child along to seek refuge with him.
Thinking of this, Qiu Mang stopped, turned to the side, looked at Shi Nan who also looked tired, and said softly, "Sister Nan, I've already resigned, so I'm afraid I can't stay in the dormitory anymore. I want to go look at some apartments. Do you want to come with me?"
Upon hearing the word "resignation," Shi Nan showed no emotion whatsoever. She simply shook her head slowly, her voice hoarse and weary: "Go ahead, I'm a little tired and want to go back and rest."
Qiu Mang looked at Shi Nan's slightly pale face, his heart tightened, and he silently nodded, watching her figure gradually disappear into the distance.
When Shi Nan returned to the dormitory, Zhao Xiaoya was no longer there. The room was empty and quiet, almost oppressively so. She dragged her leaden legs into the room, looked around blankly, and then mechanically began to pack her luggage.
After packing her luggage, Shi Nan slowly walked to the balcony, put her hands on the railing, and stood there quietly.
The city's hustle and bustle echoed in her ears, but she seemed detached from it all, staring blankly into the distance.
After a long while, she seemed to have finally mustered up great courage, took a deep breath, took out her phone from her pocket, and typed a message with slightly trembling fingers.
Then, dragging her suitcase, she stepped out of the room without looking back.
On the other side, Qiu Mang had been looking at houses all afternoon, but hadn't found one she was satisfied with.
Xiao Zhang, a real estate agent, was a recent college graduate. The girl had a bright smile on her face. Seeing that Qiu Mang looked tired, she quickly and considerately poured her a glass of water.
She said with a smile, "Miss, don't worry. Buying or renting a house is all about fate. You can't find the right one right away."
Let's add each other on WeChat. I'll keep an eye out for properties for you these next few days, and if I find any suitable listings, I'll send them to your phone immediately. That way, you won't have to go back and forth. If you find one you like, we can go check it out in person.
Qiu Mang had been running around all afternoon, and her throat was parched. She gratefully accepted the water glass and took a small sip.
He then put down his cup, took out his phone, and was about to scan the QR code to add Xiao Zhang on WeChat when a message from Shi Nan suddenly popped up on his screen.
"Amang, I'm leaving. I plan to start a new life in another city. I thought I was strong enough, but after this experience, I realize that my courage to face life has been completely worn away."
Perhaps, only in a different place can I truly start anew. Amang, you're a strong and independent girl; I believe you'll have an even brighter future! Let's meet again sometime!
Qiu Mang's eyes instantly reddened. She raised her hand to rub her eyes, looked at it carefully again, and after confirming that she hadn't misread it, she anxiously pressed the call button.
"Sorry, the number you dialed is currently unavailable..." The mechanical female voice on the other end of the phone made Qiu Mang's heart sink. She hung up the phone in frustration, her face full of disappointment and anxiety.
Standing to the side, Xiao Zhang noticed that Qiu Mang had taken off her mask while drinking water, revealing a red and swollen face. Seeing Qiu Mang's flustered appearance now, Xiao Zhang felt a little uneasy and asked with concern, "Miss Qiu, what happened? Do you need any help?"
Qiu Mang then came to her senses, remembering that she was about to add him on WeChat. She forced a smile and said in a composed manner, "Oh, no, it's nothing. Let's add each other on WeChat."
After adding each other on WeChat, Qiu Mang walked out of the agency dejectedly. Undeterred, she took out her phone again and dialed Shi Nan's number, but all she got in response was the cold, switched-off message.
Qiu Mang looked up at the sky, took a deep breath, and thought, "Well, this is Shi Nan's own choice after all. Perhaps leaving is truly a relief for her."
She slowly put her phone into the pocket of her overalls, and as soon as she let go, several sharp and piercing car horns suddenly blared.
Qiu Mang looked in the direction of the sound and saw a gleaming Bentley parked quietly by the roadside. The driver's side window was half-lowered, revealing Lu Yanting's handsome, almost perfect face.
Qiu Mang put her mask back on, subconsciously adjusted the straps of her backpack, hesitated for a moment, and then slowly walked towards the car.
"What are you standing there for if you're not getting on the bus?" Lu Yanting raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone teasing.
Qiu Mang pursed her lips, thought about her current relationship with him, gritted her teeth, and got into the car.
"Going to eat?" Lu Yanting gripped the steering wheel, glanced at her, and spoke in a deep, magnetic voice.
"It's up to you." Qiu Mang hung her head, feeling overwhelmed by the recent series of events. She had no appetite and no mood for anything.
Lu Yanting turned his head slightly, glanced at her, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.
Then, he raised his hand and gently stroked Qiu Mang's head a few times, whispering, "Good boy/girl."
Qiu Mang frowned, looking impatient, and said coquettishly, "President Lu, concentrate on driving, safety comes first!"
Lu Yanting smiled slightly, shook his head gently, and said in an even gentler tone, "Okay, whatever you say."
Thirty minutes later, the two entered an elegant Western restaurant.
As soon as I entered, a well-trained waiter quickly came forward to greet me respectfully.
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