A vortex of love and choices
Chapter 1: A Malicious Invitation
Upon learning that Zhong Hua's mother's condition had worsened, Gu Yanting saw this as a golden opportunity. He sent someone to find Ayu and arranged to meet her at a secluded coffee shop. When Ayu arrived, Gu Yanting was already sitting in a corner. Seeing Ayu enter, he calmly stood up, a mocking smile on his face.
"I heard Zhong Hua's mother is very ill. Without money for treatment, she probably won't last much longer," Gu Yanting said slowly, his eyes full of threat. "If you break up with Zhong Hua and leave his world, I can consider helping to pay for her treatment. Otherwise..." He paused deliberately, a ruthless glint in his eyes.
Ayu's heart tightened; she hadn't expected Gu Yanting to resort to such methods. Zhong Hua was the person she deeply loved, and Zhong Hua's mother treated her like her own daughter. She bit her lip, trying to calm herself: "Gu Yanting, how could you be so despicable? You can't control matters of the heart with money."
Gu Yanting sneered: "Feelings? In the face of reality, feelings are worthless. Look at yourself, you have nothing, what can you give Zhong Hua? Following him will only drag him down, and you'll just watch his mother die."
Ayu clenched her fists, anger surging within her, but she also knew that Zhong Hua's mother's condition was indeed critical, and the treatment costs were astronomical. "I won't abandon Zhong Hua because of your threats. I believe we can get through this together," Ayu said, fighting back tears.
Chapter Two: Inner Struggle
Ayu returned home, her heart heavy. She and Zhonghua had known each other since university, sharing a deep bond and supporting each other after graduation. Now, Zhonghua was overwhelmed with worry because of his mother's illness, and she didn't want to add to his troubles.
That night, Ayu lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep. She thought of Zhonghua's mother's kind face and her love for her, and her heart was filled with reluctance. If her insistence caused Zhonghua's mother to lose the opportunity for treatment, could she truly be at peace with herself?
Meanwhile, Zhong Hua stayed by his mother's side in the hospital, watching her grow increasingly frail, and he was extremely anxious. He had been running around trying to raise money for her treatment, borrowing from relatives and friends, but it was still far from enough.
Ayu knew that Zhong Hua was a person with extremely high self-esteem, and if he knew that Gu Yanting was threatening him in this way, he would be even more distressed. She was caught in a dilemma, with Zhong Hua, whom she deeply loved, on one side, and the life of Zhong Hua's mother on the other.
Chapter Three: A Difficult Decision
After several days of agonizing struggle, Ayu finally decided to compromise for the sake of Zhonghua's mother's condition. She knew that this might be the only way to save her.
Ayu met with Gu Yanting again. When Gu Yanting saw her, a smug look flashed in his eyes. "You've come to your senses? As long as you leave Zhong Hua, I'll arrange to pay for your treatment immediately."
Ayu held back her tears and said in a trembling voice, "I promise you, but you must promise to treat Zhonghua's mother properly and without any delays."
Gu Yanting nodded: "As long as you keep your promise, I will naturally do the same."
Ayu returned home, packed her things, and left a letter for Zhonghua. In the letter, she lied and said that she was tired and wanted to go far away to find a new life, hoping that Zhonghua would not look for her and would take good care of her mother.
When Zhong Hua returned home and saw the letter, he was thunderstruck. He couldn't believe that A Yu had left like that. He searched everywhere for A Yu, but to no avail. Meanwhile, Gu Yanting fulfilled his promise and arranged treatment for Zhong Hua's mother.
Chapter Four: The Misunderstanding Deepens
Zhong Hua spent some time in pain and confusion, unable to understand why A Yu had suddenly left. When he needed support the most, A Yu chose to run away, which gradually fueled his resentment towards her.
After leaving, Ayu started a new life in an unfamiliar city. She found a simple job and worked hard every day, trying to numb herself with busyness. But whenever the night was quiet, she would think of Zhonghua and all the little things they had done together, and tears would involuntarily stream down her face.
Gu Yanting was overjoyed to learn that Ayu had left Zhong Hua. He thought he had finally succeeded in breaking up the couple, and that Zhong Hua would gradually forget Ayu and accept the life he had arranged for her.
However, things didn't go as Zhong Hua wished. While caring for his mother, he worked hard, trying to find the truth behind A Yu's departure. He always felt that things weren't so simple, and that there must be a hidden reason behind A Yu's sudden departure.
Chapter 5: The Truth Begins to Emerge
As time went by, Zhong Hua's mother's condition gradually improved. While tidying up his mother's hospital room, Zhong Hua inadvertently discovered some medical bills, and the payer on them was none other than Gu Yanting. He was startled, and recalling A Yu's sudden departure, he seemed to understand something.
Zhong Hua began secretly investigating Gu Yanting. He discovered that Gu Yanting had contacted A Yu before she left. He found the secluded coffee shop and, by asking the staff, learned that Gu Yanting had arranged to meet A Yu.
Zhong Hua was filled with a mixture of anger and remorse. He regretted not discovering the truth sooner, leaving A Yu to suffer so much alone. He decided to find A Yu, apologize to her, and ask for her forgiveness.
Chapter Six: Reunion and Reconciliation
After various efforts, Zhong Hua finally found the city where A Yu lived. When he appeared before A Yu, she could hardly believe her eyes.
"Ayu, I know everything. It's my fault for making you suffer." Zhong Hua's eyes were full of guilt.
Ayu looked at Zhong Hua, tears welling up in her eyes. All the longing and grievances she had accumulated over the past few months erupted at this moment. "Why did you only come now? Do you know how I've been these past few months?"
Zhong Hua hugged A Yu tightly: "I'm sorry, I was too slow to understand. I will never let you leave me again, let's face everything in the future together."
Ayu cried in Zhong Hua's arms. After a long while, she looked up at Zhong Hua and asked, "What about your mother?"
Zhong Hua smiled and said, "My mother's condition has improved, all thanks to you. We'll take care of her together from now on."
They embraced and wept, all the misunderstandings and pain vanishing in that moment. They decided to return to their old city, start a new life, and never separate again.
Chapter Seven: Counterattack and Rebirth
Back in the city, Zhong Hua and A Yu decided to break their silence. They gathered evidence of Gu Yanting's threats against A Yu and took him to court. Gu Yanting's heinous acts were finally exposed, and he received the punishment he deserved.
Through this ordeal, Zhong Hua and A Yu's relationship deepened. Zhong Hua achieved new breakthroughs in his career, and A Yu regained her confidence in life. Together, they cared for Zhong Hua's mother and lived a happy and fulfilling life. Having weathered this whirlpool of love and choices, they cherished each other even more and walked hand in hand towards a bright future.
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