Chapter 17 Unbelievable
That year, she heard someone say those words for the first time.
That year, she realized that there were indeed people in this world who cared about her.
Instead of simply demanding that she be sensible, tolerant, and yielding.
Tears flowed like a burst dam, unstoppable.
She leaned against him.
For the first time, I let myself be weak.
At that time, Zhou Yuze was like a burning flame, intense and dazzling.
It was so warm that she couldn't help but want to get closer.
At that time, she thought that as long as she silently stayed by his side...
Then they can have their own warm moments.
But now, he stands before her, his expression indifferent, his tone distant.
He spoke calmly.
“You’ve always been very sensible and easy to take care of, unlike her.”
These words were like a sharp knife, piercing her heart unexpectedly.
The last bit of resolve she held onto shattered into countless pieces in an instant.
Scattered in the corners of memory, they can never be pieced back together.
She forcefully suppressed the sour taste rising in her throat.
He forced a smile, managing to maintain a semblance of calm.
"Yes, I understand, I won't take it to heart."
In fact, she didn't even have the right to be sad.
She didn't dare look at him again after she finished speaking.
With her head down and her steps hurried, she almost fled towards the elevator.
The moment the elevator doors closed, a tear gently slid down her cheek.
It slid down her cheek and silently hit the back of her hand.
...
Back in the room.
She stood quietly in front of the mirror, gazing at her pale face reflected in it.
She took a hot shower.
The water flowed over my shoulders and back, but it couldn't wash away the weariness in my heart.
After washing up, she went to the cabinet and took out the medicine box.
Take out a packet of cold medicine, tear open the packaging, and pour it into a cup.
Rinse with warm water.
She picked up the cup, drank it all in one gulp, and let the bitter taste spread on her tongue.
It's as if this can numb the pain in my heart.
I had just finished taking the medicine when my phone suddenly rang.
The crisp notification sound broke the silence of the room.
Song Zhiwei picked it up and saw that it was a message from Yuan Peipei:
[Zhiwei, are you feeling better now?]
Those words, like a ray of light, shone into her gloomy mood.
She stared at the screen, and her eyes welled up with tears again.
She took a deep breath and replied:
"That's about it. Come with me to look at houses tomorrow."
The phone rang immediately after the message was sent.
Yuan Peipei replied instantly: 【What? You're moving out?】
Song Zhiwei looked at the screen, her lips twitching slightly, but she didn't smile.
She typed a word, then deleted it, and finally only replied with one word:
【Um. 】
With just that one word, Yuan Peipei immediately understood what was going on.
Thinking about the grievances Song Zhiwei suffered in the Zhou family over the years.
Her heart ached.
Reply immediately:
Okay, I'll go with you.
...
The next morning, just as dawn was breaking.
Yuan Peipei then drove to the Cloud Top Villa.
Song Zhiwei was still sleeping.
Suddenly, the door was pushed open, and a gust of cold wind swept in.
"My dear lady, why are you still sleeping?"
Yuan Peipei walked to the bedside.
Without any hesitation, he dragged her out of bed.
"Wake up! The sun's already high in the sky! We still have to go house hunting!"
Song Zhiwei opened her eyes groggily.
After seeing the person in front of me clearly, I couldn't help but laugh.
She gave her a gentle hug, her voice a little hoarse.
"haven't seen you for a long time."
"It's been such a long time."
Yuan Peipei hugged her tightly in return.
"It's been five years, and you're even more beautiful than before."
"Don't praise me anymore."
Song Zhiwei glared at her with a smile.
She threw back the covers, got out of bed, and walked barefoot onto the carpet toward the bathroom.
While washing up, Yuan Peipei followed behind.
They chattered about the gossip and changes in Yancheng's social circles over the years.
"Did you know? Li Wanting got divorced, left with nothing, and now nobody knows where she is."
"And then there's Chen Zhe, who failed in his business last year and is now heavily in debt. I heard he's working as a ride-hailing driver now."
"Yancheng has changed so much, I almost don't recognize it anymore."
As Song Zhiwei listened, she took a white down jacket out of the closet.
Zip it all the way up and wrap a dark gray scarf around your neck.
On the road, Yuan Peipei was driving.
"I've asked a few real estate agencies for you. The apartments are all near your company, with convenient transportation and nice neighborhoods."
"Some have balconies, some are on higher floors with good natural light, see which one you like."
Song Zhiwei looked at the street scene rushing past the window and nodded gently.
She gazed at the rising sun in the distance, her voice soft yet firm: "Okay."
Song Zhiwei nodded.
The apartments recommended by the agent were all located in the heart of the city center.
It's very close to Feiyun Law Firm.
This perfectly meets Song Zhiwei's current needs.
"This room is on the sixteenth floor. It's a one-bedroom apartment with a square layout, quite spacious, and has great natural light. It costs around six thousand per month."
The agent explained things very carefully.
Song Zhiwei stood in the center of the living room and slowly turned around.
My gaze swept over every detail.
The room is decorated in a simple and elegant style, with clean and bright wooden floors.
The kitchen and bathroom are also well maintained.
She nodded, agreeing that the overall conditions were indeed quite good.
"This one will do."
She made a decision quickly.
After signing the contract and completing all the formalities.
She was preparing to leave with Yuan Peipei.
Suddenly, my gaze was drawn to a familiar figure in front of me.
The man was tall and slender, holding a mobile phone to his ear in one hand as he spoke.
His voice was deep and his tone was serious.
Song Zhiwei paused for a moment, her steps involuntarily halting.
She hesitated whether to greet him, afraid of disturbing him.
"Zhiwei, what are you looking at?"
Yuan Peipei walked up to her and patted her on the shoulder.
The man in front seemed to have heard the noise and instinctively turned around.
His gaze swept over them indifferently, finally settling on Song Zhiwei's face.
Their eyes met, and the air seemed to freeze for two seconds.
She forced a smile and called out.
"Brother Tingzhou."
Sheng Tingzhou nodded slightly, his expression calm.
"Looking to see a house?"
"Um."
She responded softly.
"good."
Afraid of interrupting his call, Song Zhiwei quickly spoke up.
"Brother Tingzhou, you're busy. I have something to do, so I'll be going now."
"Um."
He gave a curt reply and continued his phone call.
Song Zhiwei immediately grabbed Yuan Peipei's hand and turned to leave.
She only slowly exhaled when the elevator doors closed with a "ding".
"Zhiwei, you and Sheng Tingzhou are quite close, aren't you?"
Yuan Peipei blinked and stared at her with a curious expression.
In their circle, the Sheng family is a top-tier family.
Wealth, power, and connections—all top-notch.
Almost no one can compare.
Sheng Tingzhou, on the other hand, was born with a silver spoon in his mouth.
He attended prestigious schools and, at a young age, took control of a key segment of the family business.
He was pampered and surrounded by glory from childhood to adulthood.
He has a stubborn and impulsive temper, acts decisively, and never listens to anyone.
Many girls want to use him to climb the social ladder, but they can't get close to him at all.
"Not familiar with it."
Song Zhiwei shook her head; she was telling the truth.
"So he actually talked to you just now?"
Yuan Peipei's tone was full of disbelief.
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