Chapter 67 Some people may miss out on something for a lifetime.
Gu Yushu hung up the phone, paused for a moment, and then Chen Zhen bit her lip and said after careful consideration, "Ashu, I want to tell Xiaoyu'er. I promise that I will only let her explain things to Zhong Li, and I will absolutely not ruin your gathering."
Gu Yushu affectionately stroked Shen Zhen's hair and said softly, "Yes, I know, our Zhenzhen knows how to behave."
Before leaving, Gu Yushu took out a hat and scarf and carefully put them on Shen Zhen, then pinched her rosy cheeks. "You guys wait in the car. I'll let you know before Zhong Li comes out. It's windy outside, don't get cold."
Shen Zhen nodded, then asked with some concern, "A-Shu, didn't Zhong Li like Xiao Yu'er a lot before? Why is he suddenly acting like this?"
Gu Yushu placed his hands on Shen Zhen's shoulders and said earnestly, "Zhenzhen, actually, Uncle Zhong has always intended for Ali to return to the Zhong family business. He was even hospitalized once while I was abroad. Ali has responsibilities she must bear..."
Shen Zhen wrapped her arms around Yu Shu's waist and asked softly, "And what about you? What about your responsibilities?"
Yu Shu kissed the corner of her lips and smiled, "You! My responsibility is you. Don't overthink it. I'm different from her."
The familiar scent sprayed on her lips, and a tingling sensation traveled from her soft lips into her heart, calming Shen Zhen's slightly uneasy heart.
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In front of the most luxurious restaurant in City A, a low-key black Rolls-Royce was parked in the shadows.
Jiang Yu nervously rubbed her hands behind the largest pillar. She hadn't been eating or sleeping well for the past two days, and she had lost a lot of weight.
The wind lifted Jiang Yu's skirt as she peeked at the doorway. Gu Yushu had just texted her saying he'd be out soon.
A short while later, Zhong Li was surrounded by people as she came out. She immediately saw the slender figure hiding behind the pillar, and her heart skipped a beat.
A middle-aged man put his arm around Zhong Li's shoulder and said, "Little Zhong, you used to have a reputation for being a womanizer. If you're with our Xu He, you'd better deal with all those women and men around you!"
His son was overprotected and timid, so he wanted to find a capable daughter-in-law. Zhong Li met all the requirements in terms of personality and family background. If they got together, it would be a powerful combination, and they could advance further in the business world.
Zhong Li glanced at the pillar, his dark eyes revealing no emotion. He suppressed the pain in his chest and said casually, "Uncle, don't worry, it's only natural. It was just a game before, don't take it seriously. The most important thing is for the Zhong family and the Xu family to grow together in the future."
Upon hearing this, Jiang Yu trembled uncontrollably. She didn't know why she had to hear this sentence so clearly, even taking in the cold and distant expression on Zhong Li's face. How cruel was this to her?
Jiang Yu tried her best to shrink her body down to a tiny size, covering her lips tightly to prevent herself from making a sound, just so that no one would find her.
Only then did Jiang Yu finally understand that when a person is sad to a certain extent, they can neither cry nor speak. She felt cold all over, as if her heart had been smashed, and she needed to open her mouth wide to breathe.
Zhong Li had always been like this, distant and indifferent. She thought she was different, but it turned out to be wishful thinking on her part; Zhong Li was no different at all.
Only after everyone had left did Jiang Yu slowly stand up, supported by Shen Zhen. Her face was terribly pale, as if she had suffered a serious illness in just a few minutes.
Shen Zhen asked with concern, "Xiao Yu'er, are you alright?"
Jiang Yu forced a smile, her eyes vacant, and forced herself to stay awake. Her voice was hoarse. "Zhenzhen, I'm heartbroken. I thought I would be different. I thought she had her reasons, but it turns out it was all her own choice."
Jiang Yu grasped Shen Zhen's hand; her fingertips were slightly cool, and her nose was red.
Shen Zhen felt a pang of sadness. Her little Yu'er had never been so helpless and vulnerable before. She hugged Jiang Yu tightly, "Little Yu'er, cry! It'll be alright if you cry it out. Life is still long."
Jiang Yu's eyes were empty, and she was completely numb. She must look like a clown now, both self-deluded and utterly pathetic.
"Zhenzhen, take me home. I can manage."
After Jiang Yu returned home, she told Shen Zhen to go back first.
She looked around the room and saw traces left by Zhong Li everywhere. Someone as precious as her would get up early to make her breakfast, would hold her while bathing after making love, and would watch every one of her matches... but those were just for fun.
Jiang Yu found a large box and packed away everything in the house that belonged to Zhong Li, one by one. Cups, cushions, pajamas... It turned out that Zhong Li had bought so many things without her noticing.
After tidying up, Jiang Yu wrapped herself in a blanket and sat on the bay window, making herself a cup of hot tea as her body slowly warmed up. She opened Zhong Li's WeChat, screenshotted each of their sweet past conversations, and murmured, "Ah Li, I wish you happiness." Then, without hesitation, she deleted it.
Jiang Yu looked out at the thousands of lights, but there was no one waiting for her to come home. Her nose tingled with sadness. Perhaps she should go home and see her parents. It had been a long time since she had been back, and her parents must be missing her.
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Gu Yushu looked at Zhong Li, who was pouring herself one glass of wine after another, and her eyes were full of helplessness. "She heard everything you said. A proud girl like Jiang Yu shouldn't bother you anymore."
Zhong Li's table was already piled high with bottles of liquor, her eyes clear and lucid. How strange! She could drink so much and never get drunk!
Zhong Li leaned on the table, swirling her wine glass, staring blankly at the liquid inside, and said with a wry smile, "A-Shu, you know what? Sometimes I'm quite envious of you. You can tell everyone who you like without any worries."
"But I can't... I'm afraid of hurting my parents who love me so much, I'm afraid of affecting Zhong's stock price, I'm afraid my mother will be criticized. In the end, I can only choose to hurt her..."
Zhong Li looked up, her eyes filled with helplessness, and asked Yu Shu, "Yu Shu, am I a bastard?"
Gu Yushu nodded and said without any mercy, "You're such a bastard. You're not even willing to make an effort for Jiang Yu. Your love is nothing more than this."
Zhong Li's eyes were bloodshot, and her usually calm face showed an unusual loss of composure. She clutched at Gu Yushu's clothes and cried out, "Yushu, not everyone is like you who doesn't have to think so much. If your mother were still alive, if she were a traditional woman, would you be as carefree as you are now?"
Gu Yushu pushed Zhong Li away, his dark eyes flashing with sympathy, pity and sarcasm. "I think if my mother were still alive, she would want me to be happy. She would help me keep the person I love. She would help me find a way to remove obstacles, instead of becoming an obstacle for me."
Gu Yushu leaned closer to Zhong Li, "Li, why don't you try to be braver? Maybe Aunt Zhong isn't as fragile as you think, or maybe you're actually unwilling to accept that the person you like is a woman?"
Zhong Li's eyes were filled with terror, her lips were pale, and she stammered, "No, no..."
Gu Yushu looked at Zhong Li with pity, "Li, some people, once missed, may be missed for a lifetime. Have you thought it through?"
Zhong Li's long hair fell across her face, and her eyes were filled with confusion about the future. At that moment, she seemed to belatedly realize that she might really be about to lose Xiao Yu'er...
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