Chu Yu: "..." No, is this person crazy?!
Before she could say anything more, the man opposite her stood up and left the dungeon without looking back, and her cell returned to silence once again.
But the constant wails coming from the nearby cells made it impossible for her to ignore them.
Chu Yu lowered her head in despair once again.
During this time, she also thought about ending her own life, but these people always managed to come quickly to treat her. In fact, as punishment, she could only lie on the ground like a dog every day without even food.
Even if they did have utensils, they could only eat on the ground like dogs, without any utensils, as if their face and dignity had been crushed by someone's feet.
What is the purpose of life? Some people would rather die than lose their dignity. And now, she can only live in such pain.
Finally, silence returned to the cell. Chu Yu hung her head as if lifeless, blood flowing continuously.
What just happened felt like an illusion, but Chu Yu remembered it very clearly.
The girl had also gotten used to life in The Matrix. The transition from daily campus life to work wasn't actually that significant. In her eyes, it was just a routine of going back and forth between two points.
On the black market, Qi Jiu looked at the constantly flashing group messages. She didn't want to open them, but a pop-up window suddenly appeared, making her raise an eyebrow.
On the pop-up window, messages from Shengquan kept coming in. "Why haven't I heard from you lately? Have you gone crazy from studying? You can't even talk properly now?"
"When exactly are you going to have time to come to my International Pharmacist Organization? I've already made that promise."
"Grandma, you won't just stand by and watch me die, will you...?"
Seeing the messages still popping up, the girl felt a throbbing pain in her temples. Finally, with a stiff expression on her face, she replied with two words.
"Noisy".
Holy Spring: "..."
However, when the topic turned to international organizations, she suddenly seemed to remember something, opened her email, looked at the invitation from the International Design Association sent by Shiyu, and sighed.
The International Design Council is really persistent; how many times have they rejected them already?
With so many international designers now, why would we need another one? Shiyu is clearly very talented, so why not try to persuade her?
International Design Association: "..." With you here, wouldn't Shiyu come?
This time, however, she looked at the invitation and instead of giving Shiyu a definite answer, asked a question that had nothing to do with the Design Guild.
"How is Tong Lu? It's been a while since you left China, is she adjusting well?"
Actually, she was a little worried at first. Although she had studied foreign languages in China, it was a different concept from speaking them in person abroad. The unfamiliar environment and language barrier might hinder Tong Lu's progress.
Unexpectedly, just after sending that message, Shiyu sent a video call.
The girl on the screen smiled brightly, and the warm atmosphere around her added to her beauty, making her no longer seem cold and unapproachable.
That's quite a lot changed.
"Qiqi!"
Tong Lu's hairstyle is different now; her bangs have grown longer and are now parted in the middle, and even her previously long, straight black hair has been transformed into pretty perm curls. Compared to before, she's now a lively and active girl.
"Are you adjusting well to life there? I was too busy before and forgot to ask you."
The girl leaned her phone against the shelf next to her and continued working, the sound of her keyboard slowly filling the air.
Tong Lu shook her head, looking completely unconcerned. "I know that. I was planning to call you a while ago, but Shi Yu stopped me, saying you were busy. I couldn't get you to call several times. Now I can only wait for you to send me a message first."
As she spoke, she suddenly leaned closer to the camera, as if she were observing something.
"Qiqi, congratulations on winning first place in the competition, but you're not at school right now?"
The girl glanced at Tong Lu's face on her phone screen and hummed in agreement. "I have too many identities, so I'm incredibly busy right now."
After exchanging a few pleasantries, the two noticed the video suddenly shaking on the other end, and then half of Shiyu's face appeared on the screen.
"She's doing just fine here. But you, can you please check your email? I'm practically burning up from sending you emails every day! The International Design Association is crying their eyes out right now!"
The International Design Council is a place that every designer wants to join, but this girl, despite being repeatedly invited, has refused time and time again.
The girl pursed her lips, looked at the distance between the two of them working, and suddenly smiled.
"Why bring this up? But what's your relationship with the two of you now?"
The sudden change of topic caught the two off guard, and they instinctively exchanged a glance. The awkwardness and shyness on their faces were clearly visible in the girl's eyes.
They hadn't said a word to each other, but it was as if they'd said everything.
Qi Jiu understood immediately and smiled slyly. "Shi Yu, are you sure you can handle this? Where did your arrogance go? It all vanished when you saw Lu Lu? Don't rush me now, rush yourself instead. I feel like you're probably more anxious than I am right now."
As soon as she finished speaking, she hung up the phone.
The two people on the other end of the phone were a little stunned after leaving their phone number. Then Tong Lu seemed to realize what was happening, and a slight blush appeared on her face.
Shi Yu also felt a little awkward. She put her phone back in her pocket and deliberately cleared her throat. "Um, Qi Qi didn't mean that. Don't, don't take it to heart."
Shi Yu was wearing a pure black shirt and suit pants, which originally gave off a very austere feeling, but now her cheeks were slightly flushed, which made her look more innocent.
Tong Lu smiled and nodded, glancing back at the studio they were in. She realized that they were now alone.
The ambiguous atmosphere intensified once again, instantly enveloping the two of them.
Shi Yu, who had just felt the atmosphere had eased somewhat, now felt uneasy again seeing Tong Lu's actions. Looking out the window at the dark surroundings and the endless stream of cars on the road, she glanced at the time on her phone.
"Um, it's getting late. How about we grab some dinner together? I'll make a reservation."
Shi Yu brushed her slightly messy hair back, trying to hide the blush on her face and other emotions. But Tong Lu saw through her expression completely.
Tong Lu's lips curled up slightly, and then she nodded. "Okay."
Finally, before the lights were turned off, a man and a woman, both dressed neatly, left the studio together.
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