Jian Zihan's explanation seemed far-fetched at first glance, but upon closer examination, it was indeed true. Even the most rational person has moments of emotion; given her relationship with Ye Zhi, it was entirely possible that she would experience such an emotional shift.
It is precisely this change in her that gives me the illusion that Ye Zhi has not gone far, because my life and career are still influenced by her to some extent.
I am saddened by this.
After a moment of silence, I finally told Jian Zihan the truth: "You're too late. This afternoon, I already completed the property transfer with those two siblings in Beijing at the housing management bureau..."
Jian Zihan was very surprised. She replied, "4 million is no small amount. Where did you get so much money?"
"That's not important... If you really think Jiulongju has a bright future, you can buy a few shops yourself. There shouldn't be any cooperation between us anymore."
Jian Zihan laughed: "You seem to have a lot of feelings towards me!?"
“You chose to refuse me when I was going through the most difficult time... It’s not normal for me to be a little emotional... But what I’m telling you isn’t a lie; Jiulongju still has a lot of room for appreciation, it’s not too late for you to buy a few units now.”
“I don’t have the energy to speculate on real estate… My thinking will not change. For me, helping you out is more important than making money… Since you don’t need this money anymore, then pretend I never made this call to you.”
"I still have to thank you..." After a short pause, I said in a low voice, "To be honest, I'm really happy for Ye Zhi... Everyone says that friendships between women are superficial, but she has such a loyal and devoted friend like you."
"Stop... I hate hearing the words 'loyalty and righteousness' the most... This is not something I believe in."
"But you did it."
Jian Zihan seemed unable to bear such praise, and the next moment she changed the subject, saying, "Let's not talk about me... let's talk about you, what are your plans for the future... will you continue to develop your career in Dali?"
I countered, "What reason do I have not to stay in Dali?"
"Family factors... I think you are a person who values family very much, so you will make some personal sacrifices for your family."
After Jian Zihan said that, I really started to have such worries in my heart... If Lao Mi's condition is not optimistic, what will become of my life?
Yes, everything depends on tomorrow's test results.
Of course, I wouldn't tell Jian Zihan any of this, so I just made up an excuse to brush it off; after chatting for a few more minutes, I ended the call.
...
The next day, I got up early and took the earliest flight to Chengdu. Lu Jia picked me up at the airport. She seemed to be prepared to live here for a long time, so she bought a second-hand Polo, which made it more convenient to get around. But it filled me with guilt. How could I really let her give up her study abroad opportunity and stay in Chengdu?
After leaving the airport, we found a restaurant near the Armed Police Hospital to eat. Lao Mi's test results would be coming out of the hospital soon, and the staff told us to pick them up at 2:30.
My nerves were on edge from the moment I got off the plane... and so was Lu Jia's, so we didn't talk much during the meal.
When I was almost finished with my bowl of rice, Lu Jia finally spoke to me, saying, "There's still so much food left. Why don't you have another bowl of rice?"
Just as Lu Jia was about to call the waiter, I stopped her and put down my chopsticks...
Lu Jia looked at me, puzzled, and then asked, "Is there something on my face?... Why are you looking at me like that?"
I let out a sigh of relief, then whispered to her, "Go... don't sacrifice anything for me anymore..."
Lu Jia smiled and replied, "When I called you yesterday, I made it very clear... I don't feel like I'm making any sacrifices in anything I'm doing... because sacrifices require a return, but I don't... I just want to help you share as much of the burden as possible."
Lu Jia tried to express herself casually, but her lips were clearly trembling. I could feel her mood at that moment, just like the gloomy weather outside the window.
I lit a cigarette and said, "We've already bought the six shops owned by the Beijingers... There won't be any major issues at the studio that require my personal attention for a while... I can stay in Chengdu, you can go to France to continue your studies."
"Are you trying to kick me while I'm down?"
“I didn’t… I’ve always disagreed with you neglecting your studies to take care of my dad…”
The smile vanished from Lu Jia's face. She said coldly to me, "Michael, say that again..."
"say what?"
"The words that told me to leave."
"I dare say it a hundred times... because that's what I really think."
Lu Jia desperately tried to control herself: "I don't want to argue with you until Uncle's test results are in..."
"If I say these things to you after the test results are in, it would be truly like crossing the river and burning the bridge... You can leave now. I'll walk the rest of the road alone, whether it's easy or difficult... I'll have Chen Jin transfer the hospital fees you paid for my dad to your account later..."
Before I could finish speaking, a glass of ice-cold cola was poured over my head and slowly dripped down my neck into my shirt.
Lu Jia lost control. She smashed the glass on the ground. Her shoulders were trembling and tears were streaming down her face. But she didn't yell at me. She just looked at me with an extremely resentful gaze... and that was her last shred of rationality.
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