Chapter 63
Chapter 63
Shen Qingyuan and Sun Zhi were once recognized as talented individuals at Jicheng University. With similar educational backgrounds, both being outstanding individuals from small cities, they were both intelligent, studious, and ambitious, making it natural for them to get together.
To outsiders, they were indeed a like-minded couple.
It wasn't until Shen Qingyuan suffered a setback and the balance between the man and woman subtly shifted that she realized their relationship wasn't very resilient.
They're more like allies, working for common interests. But Sun Zhi probably wouldn't want to see his allies give up. He's powerful, and he expects his partners to be just as strong.
"Thank you, Sun Zhi." Shen Qingyuan withdrew her hand, and as she did so, the light in Sun Zhi's eyes visibly dimmed. "My current job isn't over yet, and frankly, I haven't decided what I should do in the future."
“It’s alright, think it over carefully first,” Sun Zhi said. “Qingyuan, you are talented and hardworking. You have already devoted so much to the field of medicine. It would be such a pity if you didn’t continue. I know you, Qingyuan, you are not someone who gives up easily.”
Sun Zhi was right. Even Shen Qingyuan admitted that after so many years together, he was probably the person who understood her best in the world.
"Okay, I'll consider it." It doesn't seem like there's any need to refuse immediately.
"That's true for our careers, and it's also true for our relationship..."
Shen Qingyuan said coldly, "I've made this very clear: we're not suited to be together anymore."
"How is it unsuitable? I don't know what I did wrong," Sun Zhi said regretfully, his face flushed with emotion, and he stood up abruptly.
He looked at the familiar face before him; she was still so beautiful, dignified, and intelligent. Once, she would have attracted attention even in the simplest white lab coat. Now, this outfit practically buried her!
If things aren't made clear today, he might come back. Shen Qingyuan thought for a moment and slowly said, "Actually, I met Aunt Sun once before I returned to Chenyang."
Sun Zhi is from a single-parent family and takes his mother's surname.
This was new information for Sun Zhi. His mother hadn't mentioned it.
"You met with my mother. What happened? What did you talk about?" He instinctively felt that Shen Qingyuan's sudden departure from Jicheng might be related to his mother.
Recalling this incident was very hurtful to Shen Qingyuan's pride. However, half a year had passed, and the feelings had faded considerably, making it a topic worth discussing.
"Aunt Sun talked about the hardships of raising you. She has high expectations for you and hopes that you will reach a height in your career that she never reached."
Sun Zhi's parents divorced when he was very young, and he was raised by his mother alone. In those days, it was difficult for single women to raise children. Because she didn't want her son to suffer, she didn't remarry, and the two of them depended on each other for survival.
Sun Zhi was slightly anxious, but still held onto a sliver of hope: "My mom is a bit long-winded, I'm sorry, but did her words put pressure on you?"
"No, I completely understand her. If I were in her shoes, I would probably also hope that my son could find someone who is good enough for him in every way. I was stuck in a quagmire at the time, and there was no need for me to drag you into it. That's also what Aunt Sun hoped for. She didn't want me to affect your future."
In Sun's mother's mind, her son's development was of paramount importance, and anyone who hindered him should be cut off immediately like a malignant tumor.
Shen Qingyuan spoke as if it were unrelated, her expression showing no indignation, resentment, or grievance.
Sun Zhi sat down somewhat absentmindedly. So that's how it is. He had a vague feeling that something he didn't know had happened. Previously, he had been intentionally or unintentionally avoiding the topic.
He hadn't told his mother about Shen Qingyuan. His mother did visit him in Jicheng around that time. She probably happened to run into the troublemakers at the hospital.
Sun Zhi unconsciously clenched his fist: "I'm sorry, Qingyuan. I didn't know my mother would contact you and say such things to you. I completely disapprove of her. Don't worry, I will explain it to her. This is my life, and you are the person I have chosen to spend my life with."
He used such solemn words to describe spending a lifetime together.
Being chosen firmly is certainly a good thing, but Shen Qingyuan doesn't want to be the passive one.
Her life has always been centered on her own will. She is not someone who waits for others to choose her.
“Sun Zhi, you told me that your mother is very important in your life. You said that she sacrificed her life to make you who you are. You feel deeply indebted to her, but also feel a lot of pressure. I don’t want to create any rift between you and your mother.”
Her pride wouldn't allow her to continue this relationship, which was caught in the middle.
“As far as Aunt Sun is concerned, I am not good enough to help you in your career, my family background is ordinary, and I have encountered such an unfortunate thing as medical disputes… Of course, she did not say it so bluntly, but I can understand what she meant.”
Shen Qingyuan gave a self-deprecating smile and rationally analyzed for him, "You can go against your mother's wishes this time, but what about next time? In the future, if there are so many conflicts, you will get tired of being caught in the middle."
Life is hard enough as it is; getting caught up in complicated relationships is even more painful. In that case, it's better to stop here.
"Qingyuan..." His voice trembled slightly, a strange fear creeping in. He felt that he was really going to lose Shen Qingyuan.
Noticing that Sun Zhi's water glass was empty, Shen Qingyuan stood up, took the glass, walked to the TV cabinet, and reached for the kettle.
Boiling hot water was poured into the cup, and in the steam, Sun Zhi gently hugged her from behind.
"Qingyuan, let's forget all this and start over, okay? Our relationship is great. As for other people and other things, we can take our time to resolve them. Okay?"
The warmth of her former lover felt foreign to Shen Qingyuan. She put down the kettle, struggled for a moment, but couldn't break free.
Sun Zhi hugged her tighter and whispered excitedly in her ear, "Qingyuan, let's go back to how things were before, okay? I neglected you a while ago, and I know you were angry. Please forgive me this time, okay?"
He sniffed and kissed her neck, the familiar fragrance reminding Sun Zhi of the scent of the man she had just been with.
An unsavory association suddenly popped into his mind.
Shen Qingyuan broke free from his embrace and stood a little further away from him. Some hot water spilled from the cup in her hand, but fortunately, she didn't burn her hand. Her hair was slightly disheveled, and she looked displeased.
"Sun Zhi... let go!"
His enthusiasm was met with complete indifference, and Sun Zhi felt as if a bucket of ice water had been poured over his head.
He had already humbled himself to beg her; he had clearly resolved everything, and if Shen Qingyuan were willing, everything could get back on track.
However, she refused!
"You have another man, don't you?"
This is the only reason he can think of.
Shen Qingyuan ignored his question, straightened her hair and clothes, and said, "Sun Zhi, it's too late, you should go home first."
"Is that the male celebrity from the garage earlier?"
Everything makes sense now. Why did the two of them get out of the same car? Shen Qingyuan was clearly dressed in designer clothes and wearing an expensive bracelet. And why was that celebrity named Su Liao so affectionate towards her…?
Haha, it turns out that the proud and arrogant Shen Qingyuan can also be a rich man's kept woman.
Sun Zhi felt his heart pounding as if it would jump out of his chest. Suffocation, jealousy, and frustration fermented in his chest at the same time. His eyes flashed with a fierce light, his voice trembled slightly, and he gritted his teeth and said, "I heard that people in that circle have very messy relationships. Be careful not to be used without even knowing it."
He rarely loses his composure like this, almost never.
At this moment, Shen Qingyuan suddenly felt a pang of regret. She shouldn't have been so greedy for a little convenience as to ask Sun Zhi for the information.
“He’s not the kind of person you’re describing.” Instinctively, she defended Ye Chuyang.
A gentleman severs ties without uttering harsh words. How could someone as intelligent as Shen Qingyuan not discern the contempt in Sun Zhi's words? He attacked her friend, therefore he treated her the same way.
Even the gentle and refined Sun Zhi had a manic and sinister side. Shen Qingyuan wasn't exactly disappointed; rather, she seemed to have a sudden realization. Humans are just ordinary people, nothing more.
She walked over and opened the door to the room.
There was no turning back now, Sun Zhi knew that perfectly well. After a brief moment of panic, Sun Zhi regained his composure.
"I'm sorry, I have to go now. Qingyuan, I will still try my best to help you get the position at Jing Si Hospital if you are willing to return to Jicheng to continue working as a doctor."
He thought his mother wouldn't expect him to be a jealous, philandering man. Sure enough, at times like these, his mother's image would appear.
Sun Zhi's figure disappeared down the corridor, his back not as straight as when he came.
Shen Qingyuan leaned against the wall by the door and closed her eyes in silence for a long time.
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Ye Chuyang was restless in the room, sometimes sitting, sometimes pacing back and forth.
Unlike the pretty boy reporter last time, Ye Chuyang could clearly sense that this time the person appearing was a heavyweight.
Is it his ex-boyfriend?
Although Shen Qingyuan didn't say it explicitly, could it be that the doctors from Jicheng University People's Hospital traveled all this way just to exchange techniques with their former colleagues?
While her side is bustling with activity, with one act following another, her own side is deserted, making her seem utterly unappealing.
"Xiao Chao—Xiao Chao—"
After calling out twice without getting a response, Ye Chuyang walked to the door of Xiao Chao's room.
A voice came from inside: "Your ex-boyfriend came to your house. How could you let your ex-boyfriend into your house?"
Ye Chuyang's hands and feet were frozen, and he silently repeated to himself: Yes, yes!
"No, baby, I'm just worried, not yelling at you. Besides, didn't you say before that a good ex should be like they're dead, with no more news about them?"
It sounds like Xiao Chao is very busy and probably can't take care of him.
Xiao Chao sobbed, "Even being just friends isn't okay! We were lovers, can we really be just friends? What if we rekindle our old flame? What will I do then?"
...
Ye Chuyang silently retreated and returned to his room. He lay down on the large bed, his long arms and legs forming a "大" (big) shape.
"What if old feelings rekindle..."
All I can hear in my head is Xiao Chao's words; it's like the stereo sound in a karaoke room.
Ye Chuyang rolled over halfway, leaving only half of the "big" character. He then buried his face in the pillow and continued to spread his body out in the "big" shape.
I really want to see what they're doing, I really want to! But his sense of propriety prevents him from secretly spying on them.
Things that I didn't want to do, which I could have let Xiao Chao do, are no longer feasible.
Ye Chuyang jumped out of bed, quickly moved to the door, opened the peephole, squinted, and lay down on it.
If it's in your own room, it doesn't count as peeping.
Shen Qingyuan's room is on the same floor as his. If you go to the elevator from her room, you will pass by his room.
A few minutes later, he saw Dr. Sun pass by the door, looking dejected.
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