"I'm not going back." Chu Xia said resolutely. "If you don't agree to be with me, I'll kill myself."
As she spoke, she looked resolutely at the sea.
Shen Zhi Qiu sneered, took out his phone from his coat, opened a video and started recording Chu Xia.
"What are you doing?!" Chu Xia took a step back and shouted in dissatisfaction. Her voice was filled with fear and confusion; she didn't know why Shen Zhi Qiu was doing this.
Rong Mo looked at Shen Zhi Qiu with some confusion.
“Of course I have to record evidence to prove that you insisted on going into the sea to drown, so that no one will try to smear my brother later.” Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly, then waved her hand to signal her to continue, “You can go now. I’ll record the scene of you walking from here to the beach, and I’ll stop recording when I see you stop struggling in the sea and sink.”
Hearing this, Chu Xia felt even more aggrieved. She felt that Shen Zhi Qiu was deliberately making things difficult for her, trying to kill her. She looked at Rong Mo with a pitiful expression, hoping he would speak up for her. But Rong Mo remained silent.
"Rong Mo, look at her!" Chu Xia cried out in grievance, complaining to Rong Mo, "She just wants me dead."
Seeing Chu Xia's grievance and fear, Rong Mo felt a pang of pity. He tried to persuade Shen Zhi Qiu not to do this, but Shen Zhi Qiu remained unmoved.
"Hey, you're really good at lying. You were the one who insisted on jumping into the sea. I was just recording it for you." Shen Zhi Qiu curled her lips in a mocking smile. "Don't worry, my hands aren't shaking, and the weather is good. The photos will definitely be very clear."
Hearing this, Chu Xia became even angrier. She felt that Shen Zhi Qiu was mocking her and making a fool of herself. She decided to ignore them and turned to walk towards the sea.
Seeing Chu Xia leave, Rong Mo felt a pang of reluctance and immediately wanted to follow her.
But Shen Zhi Qiu grabbed Rong Mo and gently shook her head at him.
Chu Xia walked very slowly, even slower and slower, as if each step was waiting for Rong Mo to call her back.
But it hasn't happened yet.
Chu Xia's lips pursed into a straight line, and tears of grievance fell. She couldn't understand why Rong Mo, who had always protected her, had become like this.
The more I thought about it, the more tears I shed.
Before she knew it, Chu Xia had reached the edge of the sea, and she cautiously took a step forward.
A wave crashed over the shore, soaking her shoes.
"Ah!" Chu Xia exclaimed in surprise. The seawater in early spring was still so cold that Chu Xia shivered.
Shen Zhi Qiu keenly noticed this, and Rong Mo obviously saw it too, and his heart softened. He quickly walked towards Chu Xia. Shen Zhi Qiu quickly pulled Rong Mo back, telling him to calm down.
Sure enough, the next second, Chu Xia stopped at the edge of the beach, and even took several steps back when the next wave came, afraid that the seawater would get her clothes wet again.
Shen Zhi Qiu glanced at Rong Mo and gave him a reassuring look.
In early summer, looking at the vast blue sea, she squatted down and burst into tears.
“This sea, Chu Xia and I used to come here all the time. We’d come when we were happy, and we’d come when we argued. This sea has witnessed our love. Whenever I saw this sea, I felt like she was right beside me. So, in the years since she left, I’ve always come here alone, not to do anything, just to sit quietly for a while.” Rong Mo’s voice was filled with pain and longing. He could even recall playing with Chu Xia on the beach back then.
“We used to collect seashells here together, watch the sunrise and sunset together, and make many promises together…” Rong Mo murmured to himself, “But now, none of it matters.”
"Brother, it's all in the past." Shen Zhi Qiu stopped him from continuing to reminisce. After all, reminiscing is the most meaningless thing.
Rong Mo pursed his lips, looking at Chu Xia who was burying her head in her knees and crying on the beach, his feelings were complicated.
"Brother, don't forget what you promised me on the way. Don't look back," Shen Zhi Qiu said calmly. "Your soft heart now won't do anyone any good. Can you forget the hurt Chu Xia caused you?"
If not, then a time bomb will be planted forever in their relationship, potentially causing them both deeper and more complete harm at any moment. If I were you, I would never look back. Once unfaithful, always untrustworthy. I won't give anyone a second chance to hurt me." Shen Zhi Qiu pursed her lips and patted Rong Mo's shoulder.
Rong Mo was torn. He knew Shen Zhi Qiu was right; the days Chu Xia chose to leave had caused him immense pain. But seeing Chu Xia in such agony now, he couldn't help but want to comfort her.
“I know you’re in pain, but you have to make a decision. If you choose to be with Chu Xia, then you’ll have to face her past betrayal, and you can’t guarantee she won’t betray you again. If you choose to give her up, then you’ll have to give her up completely and never give her any more hope,” Shen Zhi Qiu said solemnly.
Rong Mo fell into deep thought; he knew he had to make a decision.
“Zhi Qiu, you’re right. I really shouldn’t have hesitated; it’s not good for anyone.” Rong Mo thought for a while and said with a wry smile.
Shen Zhi Qiu nodded. "Since you've made your decision, don't hesitate any longer. Go now," Shen Zhi Qiu said.
Rong Mo turned and walked towards Chu Xia. Chu Xia looked up at the sound and saw Rong Mo walking towards her. A glimmer of hope flashed in her eyes. However, when she saw Rong Mo's indifferent expression, her hope was completely shattered.
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