"Don't interrupt!" Mu Ziqi suppressed her heartache and scolded Gu Qingyan to stop talking. "Since your father and I were the ones who proposed the marriage, it's our turn to speak now. You're in the wrong, so don't try to explain yourself anymore."
Gu Qingyan slumped down, feeling utterly drained and filled with despair and sorrow.
At this moment, he finally understood what it felt like to be betrayed and abandoned by everyone.
He lowered his head and gripped the railing tightly, trying to suppress the waves of pain that were surging through his heart.
Mu Ziqi moved forward somewhat awkwardly, glanced at Rong Mo, and hesitated before speaking.
"Auntie, is there something you're worried about?" Rong Mo saw through her thoughts and asked directly.
“We already know about Zhi Qiu’s background. However, for so many years, Zhi Qiu has been treated as the daughter of the Shen family. Have you contacted Zhi Qiu’s father, Shen Yanshan?” Mu Ziqi paused, seemingly feeling something was amiss.
Ever since learning about Shen Zhi Qiu's background, Mu Zi Qi has been worried that Shen Yan Shan would use the debt of raising her to blackmail Shen Zhi Qiu.
"Not yet. But our Rong family will negotiate with the Shen family. We will also repay their kindness in raising Zhi Qiu over the years."
However, I heard that the Shen family doesn't treat Zhi Qiu very well.
As Rong Mo spoke, he observed Mu Ziqi's reaction. Seeing her looking at Shen Zhiqi with a pained expression, he knew the rumors were true.
"That's good, that's good. With you as her brother protecting her, Zhi Qiu's father and I can rest assured." Mu Ziqi said, patting Gu Suian's arm, feeling a little sad but also relieved.
"Zhi Qiu, about the division of property after your divorce..."
Gu Suian nodded, adopting the attitude of the head of the family, and said solemnly.
“Dad, no need.” Shen Zhi Qiu raised her head and interrupted Gu Suian. “Dad, the villa where Qing Yan and I lived after our wedding has been transferred to my name. I have also cashed out some of the luxury goods and gold I bought before.”
Shen Zhi Qiu smiled and said frankly, "I have not made any contribution to the Gu family's business, so I shouldn't accept it for anything, both morally and logically. Over the years, you and Mom have never mistreated me. Moreover, my copyright income over the years has been more than enough to cover my living expenses."
Gu Suian was stunned for a moment, not expecting Shen Zhi Qiu to refuse so decisively. However, the Gu family was a prominent family in Nancheng, and it was absolutely impossible for them to let Shen Zhi Qiu leave with nothing. Besides, the fault lay with their son, and they should not let Shen Zhi Qiu suffer like this under any circumstances.
"This matter is up to your father," Gu Suian said seriously. "Now that you've married into our family, the assets under Qingyan's name should be split equally between you two."
Seeing that Shen Zhi Qiu was about to refuse again, Gu Suian persuaded her, "Child, this is also what your father and mother want. You have two babies in your belly, and your mother and I don't want to make you feel wronged."
Rong Mo moved his lips, about to speak, but was interrupted by Mu Ziqi.
“We know that with the Rong family around, Zhi Qiu will never lack money. However, this is our way of showing our appreciation as elders, and it's also something Zhi Qiu deserves. We hope you won't let Zhi Qiu refuse,” Mu Ziqi said earnestly.
Rong Mo sighed inwardly. If Gu Qingyan were as reasonable and caring as his parents for Shen Zhi Qiu, how could things have come to this?
But there are no "what ifs" in this world.
Rong Mo glanced at his watch and saw that it was getting late, so he took Shen Zhi Qiu's hand and said goodbye to Gu Qing Yan's parents.
Gu Qingyan leaned against the headboard, staring blankly as Shen Zhi Qiu turned and left with Rong Mo's help.
She didn't even look back at me once when she left.
Does she really think of herself as so despicable and disgusting?
Does she really hate me that much?
Suddenly, he grabbed a glass from the bedside table and smashed it to the ground, shards flying everywhere.
Gu Suian and Mu Ziqi were both startled.
Mu Ziqi clutched her chest, about to erupt, but Gu Suian gently tugged at her arm, signaling her to come out with him.
As they reached the door, Gu Suian sternly addressed Gu Qingyan, "How dare you smash things? You should reflect on your actions! If you don't change your ways after this divorce, don't ever get married again! Otherwise, you'll be ruining other girls! Just looking at you makes me angry!"
After saying that, he opened the door and left with Mu Ziqi, leaving Gu Qingyan alone in the ward to reflect.
The ward fell completely quiet.
Gu Qingyan stared dejectedly at the ceiling, feeling irritable and confused.
At this moment, he was truly certain that he had completely lost Shen Zhi Qiu.
He seemed to have been abandoned by the whole world; the hospital ward was his prison.
He closed his eyes tightly, his lips twitching involuntarily, his mind replaying everything from the past...
Our first meeting outside the basketball court.
That cute girl with a ponytail, her name is Zhi Qiu.
......
At the party.
Shen Zhi Qiu stood in front of a huge flower wall, holding a plate of cream cake, and smiled sweetly at Si Ming Yu.
At that moment, he wished that smile was directed at him.
......
"Mom, I must marry a daughter from the Shen family."
......
They treated each other with the utmost respect after marriage.
But he believed that she still had feelings for Si Mingyu.
Driven by his pride, he repeatedly chose to ignore Shen Zhi Qiu's feelings, and started coming home later and later, causing the two to gradually drift apart...
Then, Xiao Wanqing returned to China.
Things gradually spiraled out of control.
......
Perhaps, from the very beginning, Shen Zhi Qiu never belonged to him.
Gu Qingyan felt as if a thousand pounds were weighing on his chest, making it hard for him to breathe. He gasped for air, the torment in his heart making it impossible for him to face himself.
After a moment, he struggled to get up and walked toward the bathroom.
He closed the door and haphazardly slammed the light on the mirror.
Looking at himself in the mirror, with a stubble beard and messy hair, he looked utterly defeated.
Unable to suppress the agonizing pain in his heart, he couldn't help but grab a handful of his messy hair, staring at himself in the mirror with bloodshot eyes.
Feeling a sticky, metallic liquid rise in his throat, he became so agitated that he vomited blood.
He hastily grabbed a tissue to wipe the blood from his mouth, muttering her name, "Zhi Qiu."
"I was really wrong! Why won't you forgive me?" He covered his head in anguish.
The despair of losing her was unbearable for him, and in this enclosed space, he couldn't help but tear up.
Suddenly, he abruptly raised his head and slammed his right fist into the mirror. The movement aggravated his wound, and Gu Qingyan's expression contorted in pain.
A bloodstain remained on the shattered mirror. Gu Qingyan slumped to the ground, tears streaming down her face.
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