Chapter 601: Things Have Changed
Qiao Yunxue subconsciously wanted to respond with "I'm reluctant to give it up," but what was the point? She couldn't give him what he really wanted, and it was irresponsible to continue wasting his time by throwing out a little bait.
In the past few years, she has received psychological counseling, but with little effect.
After hearing about the situation between her and Fu Shanzhan, the counselor also bluntly stated that they were not the best candidates for each other. She was avoiding and returning to her previous relationship because she had been traumatized in that relationship.
The counselor also said that it is not necessarily negative behavior that can cause trauma, positive behavior can also. Because her inner core is not stable enough, she is more sensitive and has low self-esteem, so when Fu Shanzhan gives her all his emotions, she cannot accept it.
This inferiority complex took root when she was in love and broke out completely after she got married. After the divorce, she could suppress the inferiority complex temporarily, but she knew very well in her subconscious that once she went back, the inferiority complex would come back.
For many stubborn problems, helping others to sort out the issues and offering suggestions are of little use.
Qiao Yunxue also tried what the counselor said. She read a lot of books and watched a lot of movies, but still couldn't find a way out.
The counselor said that since all these methods have failed to work, just leave it to time. As you get older and gain more experience, many things will become clearer.
But no one knows how long this will take.
She likes Fu Shanzhan, and if things get better, she certainly still hopes to be with him.
But she couldn't bear to watch him waste his time.
She is very conflicted.
She also hopes that he can find someone who loves him enough, but she feels uncomfortable when she thinks of him being intimate with others. She has despised her own selfishness and stubbornness countless times.
"Xuexue." Fu Shanzhan put his hands on Qiao Yunxue's shoulders.
Qiao Yunxue came back to her senses, met his fiery gaze, and pursed her lips: "I'm sorry, I should have told you earlier."
Fu Shanzhan's heart softened when he heard her apologize. "Forget it, I have no right to ask you these questions. Just go. It's only for a year anyway."
He's been waiting for more than six years, so this year won't make a difference. "When Qiao Qiao is on vacation, I can bring her to see you. Coincidentally, I got her a US visa a while ago."
"Fu Shanzhan, if there is a suitable person, you can give it a try." Qiao Yunxue thought about it for a long time and finally said this.
"If you say that again, I'll really get angry." Fu Shanzhan frowned.
"I will go with Lu Ye this time." Qiao Yunxue knew very well how to provoke him.
She pinched her palms as she said this, and sure enough, Fu Shanzhan's face became even gloomier than before, and he couldn't even maintain a basic expression.
Although they haven't quarreled over Lu Ye in the past few years, it doesn't mean that he really doesn't mind. He is just pretending for the sake of superficial harmony, and she also tries her best not to mention Lu Ye in front of him.
"What did you say?" Fu Shanzhan unconsciously increased the strength of his hand that was pinching her shoulder.
Although he tried his best to restrain himself, he still couldn't escape her eyes.
Qiao Yunxue continued, "I'm going with Lu Ye this time. When I was studying for my master's degree, I made an appointment with him to start a business together. We will start it after we return from studying this time."
She said, "We."
These two words, like a knife, stabbed into his heart. He was a narrow-minded person and could not stand her saying that she and another man were "we".
Jealousy clouded his mind, and Fu Shanzhan's eyes became redder and redder.
"And then," he blurted out, "are you going to date him, get married, and have a child?!"
By the last few words, he could no longer control his emotions and his voice became much louder.
Qiao Yunxue was so frightened by him that she shuddered and clenched her palms.
If it were in the past, after Fu Shanzhan asked this question, she would have lost her temper and started arguing with him.
But this time, she accepted it calmly and nodded under his gaze.
Then, he said slowly: "I have such a plan."
Fu Shanzhan raised his hand.
Qiao Yunxue's heart tightened, she closed her eyes and did not dodge.
Let’s fight.
She thought that she owed him this slap, and if he wanted, it would be no problem for her to slap her ten times.
Drop, drop, drop.
Time passed minute by minute. Qiao Yunxue held her breath for a long time. The expected slap did not fall. Instead, she heard a sound of inhalation.
Qiao Yunxue slowly opened her eyes.
Fu Shanzhan had returned to the passenger seat and sat down. He looked out the window over the windshield, leaving her with only his profile.
"Since you've made up your mind, let's do as you say." Fu Shanzhan's voice was hoarse, but he wasn't as angry as one might imagine. He was even too calm. "I'll explain it to Qiao Qiao later. Don't worry."
This is completely different from what Qiao Yunxue thought.
She opened her mouth but couldn't utter a word for a long time - his behavior was more painful than slapping her in the face.
"It's almost time. I'll go down to pick her up." Fu Shanzhan glanced at his watch, said this and got off the car.
Qiao Yunxue took a deep breath, looked at the team coming out of the school gate one after another, opened the car door and got out.
Qiao Yunxue followed Fu Shanzhan to the area where Qiao Qiao was picked up. The two waited for five or six minutes, during which time no one spoke to each other.
Qiao Qiao followed the class out and was surprised to see Fu Shanzhan and Qiao Yunxue there.
She grabbed her schoolbag strap and ran to the two of them, holding their hands. "Wow, Mom and Dad, why did you come to pick me up together today?"
"Mom didn't go to work today." Qiao Yunxue explained.
Qiao Qiao giggled and said mischievously, "I really hope that mom doesn't have to go to work every day~"
"Let's eat outside tonight." Fu Shanzhan pinched Qiao Qiao's little hand and asked her with a smile, "What do you want to eat? It's up to you."
Fu Shanzhan smiled brightly and gently, as if nothing had happened.
Qiao Yunxue was surprised to find that Fu Shanzhan had really changed a lot. He had put away his edge and became mature and steady. Most of the time, he didn't show his emotions on his face.
yes.
It has been eight years since they met, and they are no longer the same as they were back then.
"Let's go eat hot pot. Mom loves coconut chicken~"
Listening to her daughter's words and looking at her smiling face, Qiao Yunxue's eyes became warm.
When tears were about to come out, Fu Shanzhan suddenly held her shoulders, lowered his head and said to her: "Control yourself, don't let Qiao Qiao think too much."
Qiao Yunxue suddenly came to her senses and held back her tears, "Thank you."
"Then let's go eat coconut chicken hotpot." Fu Shanzhan took a step back. "The place we went to last time—Qiao Qiao, do you want to take Dad's car or Mom's?"
"Let's take mom's car. It's not easy for mom to come pick me up." Qiao Qiao made her choice immediately.
Fu Shanzhan was not surprised by this: "Okay, then you go with mom."
After saying that, he lowered his head and leaned close to Qiao Yunxue's ear to remind her, "Don't lose your composure."
"I understand," Qiao Yunxue nodded and held Qiao Qiao tightly, "I'll take her there first. See you at the store later."
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