Chapter 152 Relentless Pursuit
She even went to Guo Zhenyi's company, carrying that photo with her every day, and telling everyone that she was the one most suitable for him.
She posted one photo after another of her past moments on her WeChat Moments, with captions that read:
"Some people drift apart not because they don't love each other, but because they are too young and don't know how to cherish each other."
Hearing that Guo Zhenyi often worked overtime, she simply started cooking for him.
He gets up at five o'clock every morning to cook porridge, steam buns, and stir-fry his favorite vegetables.
She was busy working while silently calculating in her mind.
Today is his third day of working overtime. He should be moved by it tomorrow, right?
As long as she treats him well step by step, one day he will understand who truly loves him.
That day, she took the lunchbox to the company.
Everyone was used to her appearance, and they would quietly take a detour when she came.
When the receptionist saw her enter carrying a lunchbox, she immediately lowered her head and pretended to answer a phone call.
Guo Zhenyi felt annoyed when he heard that she was here again.
His expression turned even colder when he saw her come in carrying a lunchbox.
At this moment, the last thing he needs is emotional entanglement.
He stared at the familiar red lunchbox, his eyes filled with disgust.
Pan Yun pretended not to see it.
"I was wrong before, and I will take good care of you from now on. I cooked this meal, so please try a bite while it's hot."
A fragrant aroma wafted out, containing pickled radishes, braised pork, and stir-fried spinach—all dishes he used to love.
She looked at him with anticipation.
When she said this, a large crowd had already gathered at the door.
These past two days, whenever she's been here, the office feels like a stage play, and nobody wants to miss out on the excitement.
Guo Zhenyi is now filled with embarrassment.
He shoved the food box back into Pan Yun's hands.
"Take this and don't bother me again."
The surrounding whispers instantly fell silent.
Pan Yun's nose tingled, and her eyes reddened.
"Can't you even try a bite? I made it especially for you. I know you might not forgive me yet, but I'm willing to wait."
Guo Zhenyi turned his head away, his face falling.
"Pan Yun, can't you understand human language? It's over between us a long time ago. In this life, I only recognize Shufen."
After saying that, he never looked at her again.
He picked up the documents on the table and walked into the conference room.
Pan Yun froze on the spot, her face burning.
The phrase "In this life, I only recognize Shufen" kept echoing in my mind.
"Do you really have to be so heartless? We've been together for so many years after all."
She stared at Guo Zhenyi's retreating figure, a glimmer of hope still in her eyes.
She always knew he was a gentle person who never lost his temper.
She couldn't believe he would say such a thing to her.
But the truth is right in front of her: the man who used to dote on her is now unwilling to even turn back to her.
"Get out of here now. If you don't, I won't hesitate to call security to ask you to leave. Don't blame me for not showing you any mercy then."
Guo Zhenyi's tone turned completely cold.
After he said that, he didn't even glance at her again.
Pan Yun's heart sank to the bottom as she listened.
A crowd had gathered outside the office, craning their necks to watch the spectacle.
Although the situation was not out of control yet, the atmosphere had become extremely tense.
Someone whispered that Guo Zhenyi was too ruthless.
Pan Yun helped him through the most difficult times, and now that he's suddenly successful, he wants to kick him out. That's just too heartless.
But many others ridiculed Pan Yun for being persistent and shameless.
Every glance, every whisper, was a blatant humiliation in Pan Yun's eyes.
She felt a burning sensation on her face.
Meanwhile, Zhou Shufen was rushing home after finishing her day's work.
While she was waiting at the traffic light, her phone suddenly rang.
She took it out and saw that it was a call from Huang Chuanzhen.
On the other end of the phone, Huang Chuanzhen said in a lighthearted tone that her family was having a gathering and all the relatives were coming.
Since she and Guo Zhenyi are together, their relatives should be allowed to meet.
She initially wanted to decline, but when she thought about how they were Guo Zhenyi's family members, she gritted her teeth and agreed.
By the time she arrived at the location, it was already completely dark.
It was an old-fashioned residential building, with the lights in the stairwell flickering on and off, and several cars with out-of-town license plates parked in front of the building.
She took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and then raised her hand to knock on the door.
Huang Chuanzhen didn't even give her a smile when she saw her.
He merely glanced at Zhou Shufen indifferently.
Zhou Shufen wasn't oblivious to it.
But she thought that since they were relatives, it was not appropriate to be too fussy on their first meeting.
I could only suppress my emotions and try my best to appear calm and composed.
Unexpectedly, Huang Chuanzhen suddenly raised her voice and started chatting with the person next to her.
"Sigh, my Zhengyi, he's really unlucky. He finally got out of being single, but his girlfriend not only doesn't have a diploma, but also has a whole family that he has to support. I'm afraid that his relatives will really take advantage of him in the future."
As she said this, her eyes were fixed on Zhou Shufen.
Zhou Shufen pretended not to hear, lowered her head and didn't reply.
I clenched my fingers tightly into my palm, using the pain to remind myself to stay calm.
But Huang Chuanzhen wouldn't let it go.
"Pan Yun is the best, really. She's an international student, capable and knowledgeable. She speaks fluent English, dresses well, and can even play the piano. If the two of them hadn't broken up, their lives would probably be so glamorous."
These words struck Zhou Shufen's ears like hammer blows.
She knew who Pan Yun was, and she also knew that the existence of that past was always a thorn between her and Guo Zhenyi.
But she never expected that she would be compared to others in public at this event.
Seeing that Zhou Shufen remained silent, Huang Chuanzhen became even more imposing.
"I'm not trying to make things difficult for you. Tell me, in what way do you compare to Pan Yun? Education, family background, experience—what do you have that's impressive about you? Tell me."
The more they spoke, the harsher their words became, each one belittling her.
Not only were her abilities denied, but even her value as a woman was completely negated.
Zhou Shufen stared at Huang Chuanzhen silently, without saying a word.
She did not back down, nor did she shed a tear.
But the others couldn't sit still and started chattering and making a fuss.
Some people sneered that she was marrying above her station and was not good enough for the Guo family's son.
Some people sarcastically remarked, "How can someone who hasn't even graduated from a junior college want to marry into an intellectual family?"
His words were full of contempt, and his class superiority was evident in every line.
At first, Zhou Shufen was able to remain calm and composed.
But as more and more people listened, she began to have doubts.
At first, it was just a few scattered remarks, such as "I heard that her brand is entirely supported by Guo Zhenyi."
Later on, "If it weren't for Mr. Guo's support, she probably wouldn't have even been able to get her designer certification, right?"
My once unwavering confidence began to crack.
She comes from an ordinary family, has a low level of education, and is indeed less knowledgeable than Guo Zhenyi.
Most of her design knowledge comes from self-study; she gradually figured it out by reading old books and through trial and error.
Guo Zhenyi, however, came from a privileged background.
The roads she walked and the people she met were all landscapes that were once out of reach for her.
In the past, whenever she encountered difficulties, Guo Zhenyi would always step in to help her resolve them.
I remember one time when the factory we were working with suddenly broke the contract.
With the construction deadline fast approaching and raw materials not yet in place, she was so anxious that she couldn't sleep all night.
Guo Zhenyi made a phone call to the supply chain manager, and the problem was resolved that afternoon.
In those moments, she felt grateful, but also couldn't help but feel dependent on them.
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