Chapter 14: You're the one who said you don't love me first.
Jiang Yu rubbed her temples, looking at the lead singer on stage with a bit of boredom. A slight smile curved her lips as she tossed her leather jacket into Chen Zhen's arms.
"Zhenzhen, let me give you one!"
Jiang Yu walked onto the stage and whispered a few words to the lead singer. Soon after, the music changed from soothing to rock. As the music started, Jiang Yu slowly swayed her body, her waist-length curly hair flowing and dancing with the movement. Her eyes, after drinking, were exceptionally lively and alluring. Her strapless dress perfectly showcased her exquisite curves, making her look like a fiery red rose, beautiful and captivating.
Jiang Yu's dance drew whistles from the audience. Shen Zhen cupped her hands to her lips and shouted, "Little Yu'er, you're so beautiful!!!"
Shen Zhen shouted excitedly, her eyes full of admiration for Jiang Yu. Jiang Yu was completely different from her; she was the kind of person Shen Zhen dreamed of living—passionate, unrestrained, and vibrant—rather than someone like her who carried so much burden.
My phone lit up at that moment; it was a message from Yu Shu.
[The Book of Laughter and Forgetting]: "Zhenzhen, where are you?"
Shen Zhen suddenly felt a little guilty, and for some reason didn't want Yu Shu to know that she had come out.
[It's Zhenzhen]: "Have you gone back?"
[The Book of Laughter and Forgetting]: "Not yet."
Shen Zhen breathed a sigh of relief, and a smile quietly appeared on her lips.
[It's Zhenzhen]: "I'm keeping Tuantuan company while she sleeps. Come back soon, mwah~"
After reading the message, Yu Shu's knuckles turned white as she gripped her phone, her gaze fixed on Chen Zhen in the booth below. Knowing she was lying, she wasn't angry, but jealous—a frantic, intense jealousy. So this was how Chen Zhen could laugh like this even without her, how she could be so happy for someone else. Her heart felt like it was being pierced by countless needles, the pain making it hard to breathe. The realization that her Zhenzhen could thrive without her filled her with dread.
Seeing that Yu Shu hadn't sent any more messages, Shen Zhen touched her nose, thinking that she should hurry back later to avoid being caught by Yu Shu and having trouble explaining herself.
Jiang Yu swayed her slender waist back to the booth with captivating charm. "So? Little Zhenzhen, are you mesmerized by me?"
Shen Zhen hugged Jiang Yu's arm, shook her phone, and said with a smile, "Little Yu'er, you're so beautiful! I recorded a video of you and sent it to that Zhong Li to make her swoon!"
Jiang Yu tossed her long hair aside, her ears turning red, and hesitated, "But... she hasn't spoken to me for many days. It seems like she really doesn't like me."
Jiang Che snatched Jiang Yu's phone, "Miss, don't be shy, I'll send it for you!"
Jiang Yu rushed over and started playing around with Jiang Che. Shen Zhen checked the time, stood up and said, "Friends, um... it's getting late, I want to go back."
Jiang Yu looked surprised. "No way? Miss, you're leaving already?"
Shen Zhen nodded, feeling a little uneasy. "I'll spend time with you next time. I'll pay for today's bill, so you should head home early too."
Shen Zhen carried her bag and walked out. Jiang Che chased after her, saying, "Slow down, let me see you to your car first."
The two had just stood at the door when the black Maybach stopped in front of them.
Shen Zhen felt her blood rush to her head, her heart race, and she had an urge to run away.
Unbeknownst to Jiang Che, he pulled Shen Zhen forward, trying to avoid the car in front of them.
Jiang Che pulled Shen Zhen forward, the Maybach moved forward, and then backward, the car also moved backward.
Jiang Che immediately flew into a rage, "Damn it! What are you doing! Just because you have money doesn't mean you can be so great! I'll teach you a lesson today!"
The car window slowly rolled down, revealing a chilling face. Yu Shu stared blankly at Shen Zhen, saying nothing, exuding an oppressive aura.
Jiang Che was a little confused, but he bent down and said with a smile, "President Gu, what a coincidence! You're here to visit too! Um... could you please move aside? We need to get a taxi."
Shen Zhen pulled Jiang Che behind her, lowered her head, and slowly walked to the car door. She looked down at Yu Shu and smiled awkwardly, "Hehe, what a coincidence!"
Yu Shu looked at Shen Zhen with a half-smile, "Sleeping with Tuantuan at home?"
Jiang Che's mouth formed an "O" shape. "She...she's your sugar daddy?"
Upon hearing this, Yu Shu looked at the two of them with an inscrutable expression and said calmly, "Oh? A sugar daddy? Is that how she introduced me?"
Jiang Che quickly waved his hand and said casually, "No, no, Zhenzhen's original words were that you are someone she hurt in the past, but now you are very good to her. She is not sure if you still love her!"
"..." Standing to the side, Shen Zhen wished she could bury her head in the ground. Well said, don't say it again next time.
Yu Shu's gaze softened, a hint of a smile flashing in her eyes, and she said to Shen Zhen in a low voice, "Come on up, let's go home."
After the two left, Jiang Che was left alone, bewildered in the wind.
Shen Zhen sat far away from Yu Shu, cautiously observing her. Seeing that Yu Shu wasn't angry or speaking, Shen Zhen couldn't help but feel a little disappointed. Why couldn't Yu Shu clearly explain her feelings towards her after hearing Jiang Che's words?
Yu Shu raised the partition inside the car, and the cramped space made Shen Zhen even more nervous and uneasy. What was she going to do by raising it? Her hands, gripping the hem of her clothes, tightened, and her mind was in turmoil.
Yu Shu turned to look at Shen Zhen, then slowly leaned closer and closer, his nose filled with her cool fragrance.
Shen Zhen stiffened, her heart pounding like a drum, and she nervously closed her eyes, her eyelashes trembling incessantly.
Yu Shu chuckled, pulled the safety belt next to Shen Zhen and fastened it for her. Her soft lips brushed against Shen Zhen's small nose, and her warm breath sprayed on her face, making Shen Zhen tremble involuntarily.
"Zhenzhen, you're making me think you're waiting for me to kiss you."
Yu Shu's deep, husky voice reached her ears, and Shen Zhen opened her eyes, her eyes misty. She realized that Yu Shu was just fastening her seatbelt, and she couldn't help but feel annoyed. This guy, really, why did he raise the partition just to fasten her seatbelt? Was he deliberately trying to make her misunderstand?!
Shen Zhen blushed, shoved Yu Shu away, and angrily turned her head away from her, saying, "I didn't! Don't flatter yourself!"
Yu Shu chuckled softly, ruffled Shen Zhen's fluffy head, and said with an ambiguous look in her eyes, "Shen Zhen, look at me."
"What?" Shen Zhen turned her head and met her doting gaze, her breath catching in her throat unexpectedly. Ah Shu, don't look at me like that, or I'll misunderstand and think you still love me…
Yu Shu gently stroked Shen Zhen's fair face. "Don't you know if I still love you?"
Shen Zhen tilted her head back, her eyelashes drooping slightly, and asked softly with obvious unease, "Then do you still love me?"
Yu Shu leaned down and pulled her into his arms, his eyes dark and unreadable. "Shen Zhen, you were the one who said you didn't love me first. Do I have to say I love you first now?"
Shen Zhen flinched almost imperceptibly, a shiver running through her heart. She closed her eyes and nestled into Yu Shu's arms, listening to her heartbeat. Yes, she was the one who said she didn't love him first. What right did she have to demand that Yu Shu love her now? Besides, her family was in such a sorry state; did she want to drag Yu Shu down with her?
Yu Shu sighed inwardly and hugged her tighter. Shen Zhen's love had once been so intense; now, she was just as timid. Shen Zhen, what are you running away from? When will you finally believe me?
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