Back in Longcheng, Xu Nian went to the hospital for a follow-up check-up and, after confirming that she was recovering well, Pei Zhuo happily took her home.
Just as he was planning what would happen next, a phone call came in, and his face darkened as soon as he answered it.
Xu Nian was feeding the turtles when she noticed his pale face and asked with concern, "Pei Zhuo, what's wrong?"
“Niannian, Zhou Lingjing wants to see you, otherwise he won’t tell you anything.” Pei Zhu really didn’t want Xu Nian to see Zhou Lingjing.
“It’s okay, you come with me. I also want to hear what else he has to say.” Xu Nian was very curious about how he ended up on the island.
And who gave him the gun?
Perhaps Zhou Lingjing is not just a simple businessman; there are other people behind him.
Pei Zhuo and Xu Nian drove to the prison and only saw Zhou Lingjing after obtaining permission.
Inside the visiting room, Zhou Lingjing looked at Xu Nian through a glass wall. He forced a smile at her, but tears streamed down his face.
Realizing he had lost his composure, Zhou Lingjing immediately wiped away his tears and said to Xu Nian, "Niannian, I'm so happy to see you're still alive."
"Zhou Lingjing, why did you choose this path?" Xu Nian found it hard to understand. Why would someone with such a promising future choose to compete with Pei Zhuo?
It can be really upsetting to suddenly find out that you are the protagonist in a book.
But his life over the past twenty years has not been fake, and everything he has has not been fake either.
As long as he lets go of his worries and looks to tomorrow, he will be better off than anyone else.
Now everything is gone!
"Niannian, do you really hate me right now?" Zhou Lingjing knew that in other people's eyes he really was stupid.
At this point, what I care about most is still comparing myself to Pei Zhuo.
But all he wanted to do was prove who he really was.
"A little, but not much," Xu Nian said truthfully.
"So even dislike doesn't count?" Zhou Lingjing gave an ugly smile.
The woman opposite him was still charming, and when her bright eyes looked at him, he was nowhere to be seen.
Zhou Lingjing was very unwilling. Pei Zhuo was the same kind of person as him, so why could he win her love?
Jealousy drove Zhou Lingjing to make the decision to sow discord. He looked at Xu Nian, who was separated by a wall, and said, "Nian Nian, haven't you realized yet? The current Zhou Lingjing is the same as the former Pei Zhuo. My personality, abilities, and methods all come from him. He and I are the same person. Don't be fooled by his gentle appearance now."
Zhou Lingjing's words silenced Xu Nian, and she stared at him for a long time without saying a word.
After a moment's thought, Xu Nian spoke up: "I know, but he is different from you. If you two have to compare, it's like comparing a person in a mirror to a person outside the mirror. You have his prototype but not his soul. He will make himself better because he loves me, but you won't. That's the difference between you."
To be honest, when they first met, Xu Nian almost thought Zhou Lingjing was the protagonist of this world.
But in her interactions with Pei Zhuo, his extreme displays of romantic infatuation made her realize that Zhou Lingjing was not.
"Just because of that? So even though you know what kind of person he is, you still like and love him?" Zhou Lingjing's face twisted drastically.
That's so unfair!
They were the same kind of people, yet Pei Zhuo was able to win her affection, while he was unloved.
“I’ve said it before, your essences are different. Zhou Lingjing, even without Pei Zhuo, I wouldn’t like you.” Xu Nian was certain that if it weren’t for that soul, she wouldn’t like Zhou Lingjing, much less Pei Zhuo.
There has only ever been one person who has captured her heart: "him".
"Niannian, you can go now! I've asked all the questions I wanted to ask!" Zhou Lingjing got an answer from Xu Nian.
Zhou Lingjing is not Pei Zhuo's shadow; Pei Zhuo is Pei Zhuo, and Zhou Lingjing is Zhou Lingjing.
Having given up everything, only to receive this answer in the end, Zhou Lingjing didn't know whether to cry or not.
"Zhou Lingjing, if you turn over a new leaf and start anew in there, you might still have a chance to be yourself again." Xu Nian said, leaving it at that.
Zhou Lingjing's current state is inextricably linked to both her and Pei Zhuo.
Of course, the biggest reason is his own choice.
After Xu Nian left, Zhou Lingjing reported everything to his superiors.
As a result, Longcheng underwent a dramatic change, and the umbrella protecting the Zhou Group finally collapsed.
Pei Zhuo observed Xu Nian's expression on the way back. Seeing that she didn't have any emotional fluctuations after meeting Zhou Lingjing, he finally felt relieved.
...
I'm home.
After finishing dinner, Pei Zhuo quickly tidied up and rushed into the bathroom.
Xu Nian yawned as she entered the room, and froze the moment she stepped inside.
On the large bed, Pei Zhuo struck a seductive pose, his well-defined muscles exposed to the air, revealing his eight-pack abs. He was only wearing a towel draped around his waist.
The way she was half-revealing made Xu Nian feel an urge to rip off her bath towel.
Pei Zhuo noticed Xu Nian staring intently at him and smiled slightly. "Wife, are you going to keep staring like that?"
Xu Nian's eyes flickered, and she said with an embarrassed smile, "Pei Zhuo, wait for me to take a shower first."
Xu Nian wanted to wait, but Pei Zhuo didn't.
Before, because her injury hadn't healed, he didn't dare to kiss her too much.
Now that she's recovered, how could he possibly let her go?
"We'll shower together later." Pei Zhuo took a few steps over, pulled the person into his arms, and began to enjoy the long-awaited feast.
The night breeze lifted the curtains, allowing the woman's sobs to escape.
Her fair arm peeked out from under the covers several times, but was grabbed back by another large hand each time.
...
"Nian Nian, this is the last time."
"You're trying to lie to me again. You just said that."
"I promise, I'm telling the truth this time."
"Oh well!"
"Pei Zhuo, you big liar!"
...
Pei Zhuo and Xu Nian lived a happy and joyful life together.
Xu Nian's occasional blushing was always caused by Pei Zhuo's unhealthy thoughts.
When he was nearly fifty, Pei Zhuo began to devote himself to various charitable causes.
In his words, if he does more good deeds and accumulates more merit, Heaven will see it and allow him to continue being with his wife Niannian in his next life.
Xu Nian smiled and didn't stop him; it was a good thing that he was willing to help more people.
What he wanted, she also wanted.
On her deathbed, Xu Nian smiled brightly at Pei Zhuo and said, "Pei Zhuo, thank you for warming my life with your passionate love."
"Niannian, thank you for accompanying me through this life," Pei Zhuo whispered, holding the lifeless body.
He buried Xu Nian on Rose Island, where the two of them got married.
Before he died, Pei Zhu instructed people to bury him with Xu Nian, and also told everyone on Rose Island to evacuate after his burial.
A week after Pei Zhuo's death, Rose Island began to shake violently, then began to sink uncontrollably until it was completely submerged by the sea.
From then on, Rose Island and the two of them were buried in the deep sea.
Just like the world in which the two of them loved each other, undisturbed by anyone.
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