"When I first arrived in Dongjiang, the first person I met was Chen Pan," Lu Zhishu smiled bitterly. "I couldn't even pay her salary the first month. I sold the suitcase I brought with me to scrape together her salary. When I first met her, we didn't get along. She was a money-grubber, and all she talked about was money. She asked for errands and even asked me to reimburse a few dollars for printing things, otherwise she'd leave. I really couldn't stand her at the time, thinking that I was so miserable, and she couldn't see it? She had no empathy at all, and was so stingy."
"Later, we had a fight, and she taught me a lesson. I finally understood that not everyone grows up with nothing to worry about, and that she wasn't their biological daughter. Even her college living expenses were cut. She was heartless, always talking about living in a big house. I told her that a big house might not be comfortable, but she said she didn't care, she had never lived in one and she would definitely live in one. She would also, when she saw limited-edition designer items, say that when she made a fortune, she would want them all. I thought she was also one of those materialistic girls. Later, when we had a fight, I even called her materialistic, but I knew it was because she was so nice and there was nothing I could criticize her for. I couldn't convince her, so I said such hurtful things. She was just a silly girl. I would comfort her and she would calm down. She also forgot all the bad things I had done to her in the past and never brought up the past or blamed me."
Lu Zhishu also knew that he would probably never meet such a good girl again in his life.
"Since you're still moved and can't let go, why let go so easily?" Han Chen said, "Actually, you're not at the end of your rope. Don't push yourself too hard, and don't be too eager to prove anything. You might miss the most beautiful scenery and the most important person."
Lu Zhishu shook his head. "No. I'm afraid I won't have a chance to turn things around this time. I thought those dreams of Shen Pan's in the past would come true once Bojian's financing round was completed. Now... there's no chance at all."
"Does it have to be Bo Jian?" Han Chen asked.
"What else?" Lu Zhishu said with a wry smile, "Bo Jian is my second life. I've invested all my money and energy into it."
"Isn't Chen Pan your second life?"
Lu Zhishu was stunned.
"Even if Bojian goes bankrupt this time, at least you will have the opportunity to start a company like Bojian in the future. Chen Pan - there is only one Chen Pan in this world. If you miss him, there will be no more."
Lu Zhishu was in a trance.
At this moment, he was awakened by Han Chen.
Yes, there is only one Chen Pan in this world, only this Chen Pan he met. If you miss her, she will never come back.
"You've been immersed in this negative mood for long enough," Han Chen said, "I haven't experienced what you've experienced, so it's hard for me to judge, but I've also fallen into a deep, negative mood of self-denial and the people around me. At that time, Zhou Mo and I had just broken up. She dumped me for inexplicable reasons, and I was very sad. After returning to the capital, I didn't eat or drink for a long time. After the admission notice came, I went to college and entered a new environment, and gradually started a new life. At that time, except for my mother and my third brother, no one knew what was wrong with me. My third brother was in Shanghai, and the only one who could comfort me was my mother. She said that before a boy can become a man, he always has to go through some things to grow up. I didn't understand it before, but later I slowly understood it."
"I don't think what I'm saying is of any use to you. But when I talked about this, I suddenly remembered my past and couldn't help but share it."
Han Chen picked up the glass. Lu Zhishu was stunned for a moment, then raised his glass and clinked it with his.
The two of them had a small drink.
Although one person was drinking alcohol and the other was drinking juice, the atmosphere was actually no different from raising a glass to relieve sorrow.
"Thank you for telling me this," Lu Zhishu looked at him and smiled, "I never heard you talk so much the last time I played games with you."
"I'm not a man of few words, I'm just being discerning."
Lu Zhishu chuckled, "You talk a lot with Zhou Mo, don't you?"
"Aren't you the same?" Han Chen asked back.
Lu Zhishu thought about it and nodded resignedly, "It really is."
Lu Zhishu is not like Han Chen, who is habitually silent. He will also clink glasses with others at the dinner table and speak ambiguously. However, the only one who can truly relax and communicate with others without guard is Chen Pan.
He didn't have to worry about whether people would take his words out of context or interpret them too literally. He could say whatever he wanted to say, whether it was a joke or a naughty way of teasing her. No matter what he said, it was all the joy of life.
Now, the fun is gone.
"I'll tell you the truth," Han Chen put down the cup, "I came to see you because of Song Yan."
"Him?" Lu Zhishu's expression was a little unnatural. "What did he ask you to do?"
"He...he said that since you have given up on Shen Pan, it will be his turn to pursue Shen Pan."
Lu Zhishu frowned, his eyes full of surprise and confusion. Obviously, some things changed too quickly and he couldn't understand it yet.
"Say that again."
"I'll say it again," Han Chen suddenly stood up. "There are probably two hours left. He's preparing a banquet at the seaside hotel on Green Island. He'll ask for Shen Pan's opinion on the spot and ask for a relationship. He said he was planning to buy a ring, but Shen Pan definitely won't propose directly..."
"Let's go," Lu Zhishu stood up quickly.
"Are you going over?" Han Chen asked.
"What else?" Lu Zhishu's face was tense, and he was obviously angry. "Is he still a friend? Not only is he taking advantage of someone's misfortune, but doesn't he know that Shen Pan and I have already obtained a marriage certificate and haven't divorced yet?"
"Are you really going?"
"Your wife is having an affair with someone, are you going to go?"
“…”
Han Chen hurriedly followed Lu Zhishu out.
When he walked downstairs, Lu Zhishu realized something. "Where exactly is the location? Which hotel?"
"I'll take you there."
"You drive."
Han Chen understood what Lu Zhishu meant. He had been drinking and couldn't drive.
The two rushed to the dock together, and fortunately they were still in time to take the last boat to Green Island.
When they arrived at the seaside hotel, they were stunned by the scene of the end of prosperity before them.
Han Chen also thought that he was late in bringing Lu Zhishu with him.
***
Song Yan straightened his clothes and warned secretly: "These are my brother's clothes. If you damage them, you will be in debt again."
Lu Zhishu didn't care about that. "Where is Chen Pan?"
"I'm putting on makeup at the hotel, waiting for you to come."
Lu Zhishu didn't care and rushed straight into the hotel.
"Hey, why don't you dress up before you come? Look at yourself now, are you worthy of her?"
Lu Zhishu completely ignored Song Yan's shouting.
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