Chapter 70 My Heart Aches for You
It was still early, and he had no intention of going home.
So Zhou Dajun turned and headed towards Wu Haiyan.
Zhou Dajun quite enjoyed the thrill of this clandestine interaction.
When he arrived at the apartment building where Wu Haiyan lived, he made sure no one was watching before he slipped inside.
Inside the house, Wu Haiyan immediately peeked out and looked towards the door when she heard footsteps coming from the doorway.
When she saw that it was Zhou Dajun, her eyes lit up immediately.
Forget about being reserved, she immediately rushed over and hugged his waist tightly.
"Why are you so late? I was so worried! I've been thinking about you all day and haven't even eaten properly!"
Wu Haiyan's voice trembled, her tone sweet and cloying.
She's only after the money now, and her attitude is incredibly attentive and considerate.
"I just finished dealing with things over there. There was a lot to do, so I rushed over as soon as I could."
Zhou Dajun gently pinched her cheek.
"What? You can't wait any longer?"
Wu Haiyan's eyes reddened, and tears welled up instantly.
She bit her lip, her voice choked with emotion.
“I just feel insecure, like I’m dreaming, afraid that you’ll be gone when I open my eyes. But I really want to spend my life with you, not for anything from you, but because I really want to have a home with you.”
Wu Haiyan looked up at him, sobbing, her eyes pleading.
"Didn't we agree yesterday? Hurry up and get Zhou Shufen's money out of us as our wedding dowry? I know she has savings in the bank and property... Once we get it, we can get married openly and live our own lives."
This idea was something Wu Haiyan came up with after countless thoughts and staying up all night.
She went to great lengths to get that money.
“But that’s not what you said yesterday.”
Zhou Dajun frowned, somewhat hesitant.
He did promise yesterday that he would bring her along.
But now the situation has changed, and he has to reconsider.
"You said you wanted me to be with you, but you should at least give me some peace of mind, right? Is it too much for me to ask for this?"
Wu Haiyan's voice was soft, tinged with tears.
She tilted her head slightly and gazed quietly at Zhou Dajun, her eyes filled with anticipation and unease.
Zhou Dajun was softened by her words and finally agreed.
"Alright, I'll take you there."
At that moment, Zhou Shufen was listening attentively to the lesson.
I've had a lot of worries lately.
But she knew that her studies were the foundation for her future.
Therefore, we cannot relax at all.
"Alright, that's all for our analysis of modern popular styles. Everyone take a half-hour break, and we'll continue later."
The teacher clapped his hands and announced that get out of class was temporarily adjourned.
The classroom suddenly became lively.
The intense concentration she had maintained for more than two hours caused Zhou Shufen to experience bouts of mild headaches.
The air smelled of chalk dust, mixed with the dry air from the air conditioner, making her even more parched.
So she picked up her water glass, intending to get some hot water to wake herself up.
When I reached the tea room at the end of the corridor, I put my cup under the water dispenser.
Zhou Shufen stared at the water level in the glass rising little by little, her mind somewhat blank.
She was completely unaware that someone had approached from behind.
As she picked up her cup and turned around, she was suddenly confronted with that face, and she trembled with fright, letting out a scream: "Ah!"
"Don't panic, it's me."
Guo Zhenyi quickly stepped forward, then suddenly stopped, unsure of what to do with his hands.
"I knew it was you, but why were you standing there without saying a word? You suddenly turned around and saw me, it scared me to death!"
Zhou Shufen raised her hand and patted her chest, her tone filled with lingering fear and a hint of grievance.
Guo Zhenyi was a little flustered and didn't explain anything, he just stared straight at her.
His gaze grew increasingly somber, as if he were looking at a lost treasure that had been recovered.
"What's wrong? Is there something you want to say?"
Zhou Shufen felt uneasy under his gaze.
Guo Zhenyi stood right in front of her, with almost no distance between them.
The dripping sound of the faucet was exceptionally clear in the silence, like a heartbeat or a countdown.
"Yes, I do have something to tell you."
"Why do you want to be with him? You know what kind of person he is."
His voice suddenly rose, but then fell back down the moment it left his lips.
"This kind of person is hard to change, why do you have to push yourself into a fire pit?"
Guo Zhenyi felt a pang of distress at the thought that Zhou Shufen might be hurt again because of that scoundrel.
"I feel sorry for you."
His voice suddenly softened, and a thin layer of red appeared in his eyes.
"You shouldn't have had this happen to you. You deserve someone who truly understands you and protects you."
"I can't explain why I'm saying these things. You might think I'm being nosy, but I just can't help it."
Guo Zhenyi's tone became agitated again.
"I kept telling myself not to get involved, but whenever I saw you near him, my heart felt like it was being squeezed tightly, and I couldn't breathe."
He didn't really want to hear her explanation at all.
But emotions had already breached the dam of reason, pouring out like a flood.
“From the first time we met, I felt that you were very different.”
Guo Zhenyi looked at Zhou Shufen with a soft gaze.
"No matter what, you always held your head high and had a lot of backbone. At that time, I thought, this person is really different."
Memories flooded into Guo Zhenyi's mind like a tide, leaving him somewhat incoherent.
Zhou Shufen suddenly felt that he was about to collapse.
Those usually calm and collected eyes were now filled with pain and helplessness.
But at this moment, Zhou Shufen didn't want to interrupt him.
She wanted to see what else he could say.
"During our time together, I've discovered that you're stronger than I imagined."
He paused, his tone sincere.
"You have a kind of tenacity. That spirit of not bowing to fate really makes me admire you."
“I know you have the ability and courage to live a good life even if you live alone.”
Guo Zhenyi's gaze fell on her, filled with tenderness and admiration.
"So I really don't understand why you have to put yourself through this? I don't get it... I really don't get it."
Guo Zhenyi's voice trembled as he spoke.
“You’ve said ‘it’s okay’ so many times, but I can tell you’re not feeling well. Every time you force a smile, it breaks my heart.”
This normally strong and upright man had bloodshot eyes and spoke haltingly.
"I...I didn't mean to force you. I just...can't stand seeing you like this."
"Stop torturing yourself, okay?"
He said it almost pleadingly.
"You've suffered enough. Really, enough. Stop punishing yourself for other people's mistakes, okay?"
Zhou Shufen was stunned.
These words stirred up a deep, aching feeling in her heart.
Zhou Shufen lowered her head, her voice muffled.
"Do you really think I want to?"
"I also want to be decisive, to walk away, and to live life to the fullest. But reality can't be turned over in a sentence."
“Zhou Dajun keeps bothering me. What can I do if I don’t deal with him?”
She looked up, her eyes revealing helplessness and exhaustion.
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