Chapter 156 You Are the Only One in My Heart
She even joined forces with Huang Chuanzhen to spread rumors about remarrying.
Zhou Shufen's head was buzzing.
She didn't want Guo Zhenyi to be caught in the painful choice between his mother and his lover because of her presence.
The more she thought about it, the sadder she became.
In the end, that love hidden deep in my heart turned into a feeling of heartache.
She couldn't bear to hurt the relationship between Guo Zhenyi and his mother, and she couldn't bear to see him caught in the middle and under immense pressure.
Finally, after struggling for several days and nights, she made up her mind.
In any case, we must have a proper talk with Guo Zhenyi.
That evening, Guo Zhenyi felt particularly relaxed because the situation had stabilized.
He even hummed a little tune and went to the market to buy some of Zhou Shufen's favorite snacks to go with her drinks.
Unexpectedly, as soon as I opened the door, changed into my slippers, and hadn't even had time to put down the bag in my hand...
Then I heard Zhou Shufen sitting on the sofa.
"How about... we separate for a while and calm down?"
Guo Zhenyi froze instantly.
He immediately threw the vegetables aside and strode over to Zhou Shufen.
"Shufen, I'm sorry you've been through so much lately. I swear, it will never happen again, I really won't let anything like this happen again. I will handle things properly and sort out everything that has made you uneasy. Trust me this once, don't go... don't leave me."
Zhou Shufen sighed softly.
She slowly withdrew her hand from his palm.
“It’s not that I don’t trust you, Zhengyi. You know I’m not an unreasonable person. I just don’t want my relationship with your mother to sour because of me. Why make things tense between family members? I don’t want you and your mother to turn against each other, and I don’t want you to be caught in the middle.”
"No, really no."
Guo Zhenyi hurriedly shook his head.
“I will definitely talk to my mom and make things clear. If she interferes too much, I will clearly tell her where my bottom line is. This is not only for you, but also for our future.”
“This matter was handled poorly by me; it was my fault. But I have made it clear to everyone. I have absolutely no contact with Pan Yun. Those rumors are all misunderstandings and wild guesses, and I have firmly stopped them. No one will talk nonsense again, I promise.”
"Shufen, you are the only one in my heart. You are the one I want to marry, and I want to spend my whole life with you."
"No matter what happens in the future, I will always stand in front of you. You shouldn't waver because of this, and you shouldn't doubt my sincerity towards you."
As he spoke, he gripped his hand even tighter.
“I will try to communicate with my mother. If she still can’t understand, then I will have to stick to my own opinion. We are the ones who are going to spend the rest of our lives together. I can respect her opinion, but it cannot influence my decision.”
Huang Chuanzhen is his biological mother.
But ultimately, getting married is his own business.
He cannot sacrifice a woman who truly loves him and is willing to stay with him to the end for the sake of so-called filial piety.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Shufen felt a lump in her throat.
"Actually... you don't need to work so hard."
She spoke softly, almost as if talking to herself.
"With your qualifications, what kind of person can't you find? As for me? I'm just a girl from the countryside. There's already a gap between us, and I shouldn't expect so much."
Seeing her hesitation and reluctance, Guo Zhenyi reached out and gently pulled her into his arms.
“You’re already amazing. You’re the hardest-working and most down-to-earth person I’ve ever met. Do you know what I admire most about you? It’s that you never rely on others or complain about fate, but instead change your life little by little with your own hands.”
I know what you're thinking.
"You're wondering if you're good enough for me. But I don't want anything external to affect us. I hope our relationship is stable, can withstand the test of time, and can last until we grow old together."
“Look how well we’ve gotten along these days. We cook together, take walks together, discuss work together, and even just sitting quietly for a while makes me feel at ease.”
His tone softened.
"You won the award because you're talented. I want to become stronger so I can take good care of you. I'm a man, so I have to shoulder the responsibilities I should. I'm not afraid of hardship, I'm only afraid that you'll feel cold inside, that you'll think I'm not determined enough."
Fearing she would continue to back down, Guo Zhenyi simply poured out all his thoughts.
At first, Zhou Shufen was still tense.
But by the end, her heart had completely softened.
"I've been overwhelmed with work lately, it's making me feel suffocated."
"The pressure at work, and the things that are going on at your family, have made me a little flustered. I'm talking to you so much today because I don't want you to think I'm being cold to you or not appreciating you. I'm not intentionally distancing myself from you, I'm just... afraid of becoming a burden to you."
She paused, then looked up at him.
“I found myself like someone who ran away in the face of battle. Even though the other person was doing their best to maintain the relationship, I kept wanting to take a step back and run away. But you never gave up on me; instead, you pulled me back time and time again. Thank you, Zhenyi.”
Upon hearing this, Guo Zhenyi immediately understood that her defenses were beginning to crumble.
He didn't rush to ask further questions, nor did he deliberately put pressure on them.
Instead, she took the opportunity to continue offering gentle comfort.
The chaotic emotions that had just been building gradually subsided.
Tonight, Guo Zhenyi even bought a few side dishes, all of which are Zhou Shufen's favorites.
He took out a bottle of strong liquor from the bag and poured her a glass.
He thought, why not sit down and have a drink like old friends?
This relaxed and casual approach made Zhou Shufen feel very comfortable.
She took the glass and took a sip.
She discovered that chatting with Guo Zhenyi didn't require deliberately finding topics to talk about.
You don't have to worry about saying the wrong thing and being laughed at.
After a few drinks, his cheeks flushed slightly, and he became more talkative.
Guo Zhenyi remained silent while she spoke.
I just listened quietly.
He neither interrupted nor commented.
There was no dismissive remark like "Don't overthink it."
He was like the most patient listener, letting her pour out her heart.
The two of them chatted like that all night long.
Guo Zhenyi has always doted on her.
This pain is not just superficial concern.
Rather, it is the understanding and tolerance that have accumulated over many years of getting along.
He knew that Zhou Shufen appeared strong and independent on the surface.
Actually, I had accumulated too many grievances inside.
He understood that being able to get her to say these things was itself a form of release.
Talking about it will naturally make you feel better.
In the end, it was almost entirely Guo Zhenyi who was guiding and comforting him little by little.
"It's not that you're not good enough, it's that you've met the wrong person."
"You don't owe anyone anything, and there's no need to punish yourself for other people's indifference."
"A person who is worthy will cherish your sincerity."
These words struck her heart, resolving the knot in her heart.
Zhou Shufen's smile never faded.
He felt refreshed and his gaze towards Guo Zhenyi was different now.
There's an added layer of dependence.
There's something else she can't quite put her finger on, but she can clearly feel it.
If it weren't so late, she really wanted to continue talking with Guo Zhenyi.
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