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Qing Cang immediately took out his phone from his pocket and dialed Shen Qingyou. From the receiver came the sweet and charming voice of the China Mobile operator: "Sorry, the number you have dialed is turned off. Sorry, the number you have dialed is turned off!"
His face darkened, almost ferocious. Qing Cang angrily smashed his phone against the wall. Shen Qingyou, are you going to hide like a turtle again and disappear from my life once more?
"Qing, what? Where is that lady?"
Qing Guoren saw Qing Cang's phone shattered on the ground and looked at Qing Cang, who stood alone at the end of the corridor, lost in thought. He walked over and patted his shoulder. "Qing, would you mind talking to your uncle?"
The cold wind on the hospital rooftop made Qing Cang's coat billow out. His disheveled hair obscured his bloodshot eyes as he looked up at the gray winter sky. How long would this night last? He hadn't even felt the passage of time; darkness was about to engulf the entire city again. Day and night, there is always a cycle, but who could he confide in about this endless darkness in his heart? A tear fell against the wind, rolling down Qing Cang's dry cheek.
Leaning her head against the car window, Shen Qingyou stared blankly at the colorful night scene of the city. Life is truly difficult for everyone; many people are not born into such misfortune, but reality distorts the sunlight. When they try to find a source of light, some shortcuts lead them further into darkness.
Her left hand instinctively touched the cold ring on her right hand's ring finger. She suddenly missed the feeling of being nestled in his embrace, standing side by side in the afterglow of sunset. Her head always tilted at an ambiguous angle as she leaned against him. Qing Cang could easily bend his arm to stroke her head, gently touch her face, or even tease her nose...
Darkness silently devoured the last bit of stubbornness within a person. Tears fell without a trace. Li Luo gripped the steering wheel tightly, quietly watching the woman sitting in the passenger seat as she silently wept. Suddenly, he jerked the steering wheel sharply, causing the tires to screech loudly, and then drove in reverse down a one-way street.
"Li Luo, are you crazy?"
Shen Qingyou's pupils dilated as she looked at Li Luo in disbelief. Behind them was the sound of police sirens chasing after them. The car made a sharp turn at an intersection where turns were prohibited and merged into heavy traffic.
"Li Luo, what are you doing?"
Why did he suddenly change direction? Where were they headed?
The car stopped again at the entrance of Military District Hospital. Li Luo jumped out of the driver's seat and, before Shen Qingyou could react, pulled her out of the car. Shen Qingyou clung tightly to the car door and looked at Li Luo with tearful eyes: "Li Luo, what are you trying to do?"
“Shen Qingyou, you should go, right now, and slap that man hard across the face, then tell him to stop harassing you from now on. That way, you won't be so sad anymore?”
“Li Luo, what business do you have meddling in the matters between me and Qing Cang?”
Meddling?
Li Luo's lips curled into a sarcastic smile: “Shen Qingyou, am I really just an outsider in your heart?”
“Li Luo, I'm so tired, really tired. Right now, all I want is to get a good night's sleep!”
Shen Qingyou suddenly calmed down, staring into the dark void. She suddenly recalled a song: “On the road of life, sweet and bitter, joy and sorrow, I am willing to share it all with you. It's inevitable to stumble and wait; we must bravely lift our heads. Who wants to hide in the sheltered harbor? I'd rather have the freedom of turbulent waves. May it be the lighthouse in your heart that guides you through the fog, letting you see clearly. The sun always shines after the storm; above the clouds, there is clear sky. Cherish all the courage to move; every bit of hope is in your hands. The sun always shines after the storm; please believe there is a rainbow. Accept all winds and rains; I will always be by your side!”
In this silent night, Shen Qingyou suddenly sang softly. Her voice was low and hoarse. If life is truly just a gamble regardless of winning or losing, then whether it's a loss or a win, what we cannot escape is ultimately just fate!
“Li Luo, you should go back!”
The cold wind lifted her black hair, her gaze unusually determined. In the dim light, she left Li Luo with an incredibly stubborn silhouette. “Li Luo, thank you. If it weren't for you coming back midway, maybe I would have hidden away like a snail again. Thank you for forcing me to face this unavoidable emotion. Thank you for making me brave!”
Under the orange-yellow light, she smiled gently. That smile carved an indelible totem in Li Luo's heart.
“Damn it!”
Li Luo punched the car door with all his might. What had he done?
Shen Qingyou quickly ran to the Family Room next to the Intensive Care Unit. After taking a few deep breaths, she pushed the door open...
The room was silent. Just as Shen Qingyou wondered where everyone had gone, could it be that they went to eat?
Just as she was about to turn around, a voice suddenly rang out, "Sister Shen, is it? Please come in and have a seat!"
A face somewhat resembling Qing Cang's wore a polite smile. Qingguo Cang stood up and slowly walked toward the door. Under the dazzling light of the crystal chandelier, he looked like a divine being in his brand new military green Uniform, making Shen Qingyou feel hesitant to approach, as if her earthly presence would tarnish him.
Peeking inside, there was no sign of Qing Cang in the room. Without his presence, Shen Qingyou immediately felt an urge to retreat.
"Hello, Uncle!"
"Sister Shen, are you afraid of me?"
His friendly smile was like a warm spring breeze. Even so, Shen Qingyou still sensed a strong oppressive atmosphere enveloping her. She stood at the doorway, unable to move her feet. Qingguo Cang scrutinized Shen Qingyou from head to toe; his thick eyebrows furrowed slightly, as if he felt a sense of familiarity.
"Sister Shen, you don't mind if I call you Serene, do you?"
Shen Qingyou mechanically shook her head. Qingguo Cang's eyes were steady and sharp, like a soaring eagle in the sky. At that moment, they were filled with deep light. Being gazed at by such eyes made her feel as if an overwhelming current was wrapping around her entire body, rendering her stiff and unable to move...
"Serene, come in and sit down. I have a few words I want to share with you."
Qingguo Cang opened the door wide and walked straight back to the sofa before Shen Qingyou could respond. His demeanor clearly indicated that he did not want to give her a chance to refuse. With a stiff resolve, she stepped inside. Sitting straight across from Qingguo Cang with her hands on her knees, Shen Qingyou felt like a student waiting for reprimand, too guilty even to lift her head.
"We can just chat like friends, you don't need to be so nervous!"
Qingguo Cang smiled faintly, speaking gently to Shen Qingyou. Shen Qingyou realized that her demeanor was too stiff and constrained, so she placed her hands, which had been resting on her knees, onto the sofa. However, she still did not dare to meet Qingguo Cang's gaze.
"Serene, tell me, have you ever been divorced?"
Seeing Shen Qingyou look up in shock, Qingguo Cang realized that his words might have hurt her and quickly explained, "Serene, don't misunderstand. Just because I'm older doesn't mean I have any prejudice against divorced people. In today's society, opinions are open and marriage is free. I just want to know why you got divorced in the first place. Honestly, you left a great first impression on me. Subconsciously, I feel that a girl like you deserves to be cherished by a man!"
Shen Qingyou didn't know if Qingguo Cang was just trying to justify his last compliment or if he was sincere. She didn't want to guess, but that statement was very comforting for her. At least in her eyes, he didn't want to dismiss her like Li Jiuyue did without understanding the situation. Even if she had been sentenced to death, she should at least be given a chance to appeal, right?
"Uncle, I don't want to talk about the past anymore. I don't want to add another heavy stroke on a wound that has already healed. Those painful memories are just a turning point in my life; all they taught me was to be stronger and more resilient!"
A subtle smile appeared at the corners of Qingguo Cang's mouth. He thought she would break down and cry while recounting her ex-husband's misdeeds, but she didn't. She mentioned it lightly without saying a word about that man.
"Serene, what are your parents' names?"
The question slipped out before Qingguo Cang could think twice about it; he was surprised he had asked her that.
Her eyes lowered, a deep sadness reflected in them. "Uncle, I think Auntie has told you; I am an orphan. I was abandoned by my biological parents at birth and grew up with my adoptive father and mother."
Qingguo Cang suddenly stood up and walked to the large glass window in the room, staring blankly at the lights of the city. Shen Qingyou sat there in a daze on the sofa, turning her head to look at Qingguo Cang. Bathed in the night light, he was enveloped in an endless sadness, remaining silent until the door of the ward was pushed open again.
Qing Guoren walked in first and paused for a moment before turning to look at Qing Cang. "Cang, is that girl your girlfriend?"
Looking up, Shen Qingyou saw Qing Cang sitting on the sofa, his face filled with joy. He quickly rushed past Qing Guoren and stood in front of Shen Qingyou. "Serene, you scared me! Where have you been? Why didn't you wait for me at the door? I thought you were going to hide in your shell like a snail again!"
A series of questions left Shen Qingyou unsure of how to respond, so she simply remained silent, gazing at Qing Cang with a faint warm smile on her lips.
"Serene, I’m telling you, you’re already wearing my engagement ring. You can’t escape this for the rest of your life!"
Without thinking, Qing Cang hugged Shen Qingyou tightly, completely unconcerned about the presence of the other two elders in the room.
"Ahem... ahem!"
Qing Guoren cleared his throat twice. "Cang, this display of affection can be kept private. Do you really have to do it in front of us?"
Shen Qingyou's face turned bright red as she pushed Qing Cang away and tried to escape his embrace. However, he wouldn’t let go of her hand, holding it tightly in his palm. Feeling that tangible touch made him feel at ease.
"Sister Shen, I am Qing Cang's third uncle. You can call me Third Uncle as well!"
Qing Guoren sat down across from Qing Cang and Shen Qingyou, his sharp gaze fixed on her.
Instinctively, Shen Qingyou sensed that this man was much more difficult to deal with than Qing Cang...
"Sister Shen!"
"Third Uncle, you can just call her Serene. Referring to her as Sister Shen feels too distant!"
“Then let's listen to Cang'er, calling you Serene!” Qing Guoren's eyes were filled with laughter, but Shen Qingyou sensed that it was a rather malicious smile, sending chills down her spine.
“Serene, how did you meet Cang'er?”
Recalling their acquaintance, Shen Qingyou and Qing Cang exchanged smiles. “Uncle San, Serene and I are definitely friends made through conflict!”
“Cang, I asked Serene, not you. Are you her spokesperson?”
As expected of a diplomat, Qing Cang was left speechless. He shrugged and muttered, “I answer, she answers; isn’t the answer the same?”
Shen Qingyou smiled slightly. “Uncle San, it's all old news now. The process isn't important; as long as you know the outcome, Cang and I will definitely be together, and we will be very happy!”
Moved and excited, Qing Cang felt like he could kneel down in gratitude—thankful to the party, thankful to the people...
“Hmm, not bad with words!”
Qing Guoren's approving gaze flashed in his eyes before he continued to ask, “What do you think about Japan's intention to purchase Diaoyu Island back then?”
Huh?
Sweat dripped!
Why would Qing Guoren suddenly bring up such a question? Shen Qingyou looked bewildered and confused, helplessly glancing at Qing Guoren and then at Qing Cang. This serious question was one that even politicians couldn't provide a clear answer to; how could she respond?
"I think!" After a pause, "World peace is important, diplomatic harmony is important, but national dignity is even more important!"
Alright, let's stop here, no more! Shen Qingyou immediately shut her mouth, looking at Qing Guoren and the approaching Qingguo Cang, feeling a bead of sweat forming on her forehead.
"Guoren, don't make it difficult for her. Just look at how anxious she is!"
"Oh, big brother, are you already pampering your future daughter-in-law?"
Future daughter-in-law?
Qing Cang couldn't have misheard that, right? He looked at Shen Qingyou, and they exchanged glances. Then, in perfect harmony, they pinched each other's cheeks. It hurt; it was real, not an illusion.
"Dad!"
She stood up excitedly. "Dad, do you agree now?"
"Does it matter whether I agree or not? However, I have one requirement: your wedding must wait until Grandpa is discharged from the hospital!"
"Is that even necessary? I want Grandpa to be our witness. Thank you, Commander!"
Qing Cang saluted Qingguo Cang and Qing Guoren with a standard military salute. He glanced at the tall figure illuminated by the lights, exuding a sense of righteousness. Shen Qingyou's eyes became moist...
"What are you laughing at?"
Standing in the hospital corridor, Shen Qingyou looked at the grinning Qing Cang, wrapping her arms around her delicate shoulders. Qing Cang tilted her head against Shen Qingyou and said, "Shen Qingyou, I seriously warn you, from now on, you are my woman. You are not allowed to look at any other man, not allowed to praise other men, not allowed to..."
"Hey, Qing Cang, are you out of your mind? I'm not married to you yet. Why all these restrictions?"
With her hands on her hips, Shen Qingyou glared fiercely at Qing Cang, who was trying to impose his terms.
"I don't care; marrying me is just a matter of time. I want to declare my sovereignty now! To me, you are like Diaoyu Island to China—something I will defend with my life! I want the skies over Diaoyu Island to be filled with the bright Five-Star Red Flag!"
"Hmph, can you decide that?"
"Of course!" Qing Cang replied confidently. However, a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. He had just received an urgent recall from the Military Headquarters. Their team was participating in the upcoming Joint Military Exercise to defend Diaoyu Island with their lives!
But he couldn't tell Shen Qingyou any of this; he only mentioned that he would be busy for a while and encouraged her to visit her grandfather more often. Perhaps by the time he returned, her grandfather would have been discharged from the hospital, and they could get married...
The two fell into a silent contemplation of the dark night sky while dreaming of a beautiful future when Shen Qingyou's phone suddenly rang. Looking at it, she saw it was Li Luo. What was he calling her for at this time?
Shen Qingyou answered the phone, but all she could hear was deafening music on the other end. Furrowing her brow, she wondered if he was at a nightclub again.
"Hello? Hello? Hello?"
Shen Qingyou shouted several times into the phone, but aside from the music, there was no response. Did something happen to Li Luo?
"Qing Cang, Li Luo might be in trouble. I need to go check on him!"
"I'll go with you!"
"No need, you stay here with Grandpa!"
Standing on tiptoe, she gently kissed Qing Cang's cheek, and Shen Qingyou's figure disappeared at the end of the corridor.
In the private room of Night Owl, a slightly inebriated Li Luo stared blankly at the now pitch-black phone screen, a sorrowful and desperate smile appearing at the corners of his mouth.
The music slowly began to play, and on the large screen, a man's lonely silhouette appeared. Picking up the microphone beside him, Li Luo began to sing softly: "My color is gray, my heart is blue, touching your heart is unexpectedly transparent. Your carefree demeanor leaves me helpless. My heartache is actually your happiness. I don't want to be reluctant towards you, but why do I toss and turn? Unknowingly, I have brightened up. The corners of my lips taste a bitterness; I truly cried for you. You really left with him. At this moment, the world's sad characters have gained one more—me. I truly loved you; you really left with him. I've given you everything I could; I'm willing to give it all, except letting you know that I'm Heartbroken..."
I truly loved you; you really left with him. I've given you everything I could; I'm willing to give it all, except letting you know that I'm Heartbroken!
Shen Qingyou stood outside the door, listening to Li Luo's beast-like groans coming from inside the room. Her heart twisted and turned as she reached out to push open the door but then withdrew her hand. Standing at the entrance, after hearing Li Luo finish singing "Heartbroken," she walked out of the noisy kv.
Li Luo, your Heartbroken, I understand now. But my Heartbroken, do you know?
The door of the kv slowly opened again, and Li Luo blinked his hazy eyes, grinning foolishly: "Serene, you finally came!"
Qing Han Qing's cold gaze arrogantly swept over Li Luo. Just now, she had seen Shen Qingyou's expression in the crowd and followed her here, originally hoping for some shocking discovery that would make Qing Cang recognize this woman's true nature. However, after waiting for a while, she didn't even go inside. It was truly a waste of her efforts!
After leaving the hospital, she felt more and more annoyed and angry. How could her second uncle and third uncle agree to this marriage? What qualifications did this low-born woman with a past have to step into the Qing Family's door?
"Serene! Serene!"
Li Luo hugged Qing Han Qing tightly. Originally, Qing Han Qing's appearance bore some resemblance to Shen Qingyou's, and in the dim light and enchanting gaze, it was no wonder that Li Luo mistook the person in front of him for Shen Qingyou!
Seeing Li Luo in a drunken state, a chilling smile crept across her lips. She then helped him out smoothly, hailing a taxi with the destination set for a nearby five-star hotel.
...
Inside the luxurious presidential suite, two bodies were entwined together, desperately seeking pleasure, with moans of ecstasy filling the air. All of this was captured by a camera not far away...
As night deepened and silence enveloped the room, Qing Han Qing looked at the soundly sleeping Li Luo beside her. She quietly got up and, after watching the intimate footage on the camera, a satisfied smile appeared on her face. Removing the memory card from the device, she cast a faint glance at Li Luo on the bed and carefully placed a few strands of long hair on the pillow...
That night, a video began to be wildly circulated online by millions of netizens. In the video, the outline of a man was clear; it was obvious that he was the popular idol star Li Luo. The woman beneath him had her long hair covering her face, making it difficult to see her features clearly. However, those familiar with Li Luo recognized at a glance that the woman was none other than his assistant!
Newspapers, news outlets, and the internet buzzed with excitement over the release of this video. Li Luo's phone rang incessantly while Shen Qingyou's phone had died last night and was turned off. The two of them remained completely unaware that their world was about to come crashing down...
"Qing Cang, has Serene been with you last night?"
The first call Qing Cang received was from Qingguo Cang. After getting a negative response from Qing Cang, his expression darkened.
"Qing Cang, do you know where Serene went after she left you?"
The second call Qing Cang received was from Qing Guodong. One person after another asked the same question, leaving Qing Cang puzzled about what had happened.
Since Qing Cang was at the hospital, he had not seen the latest newspapers and was completely unaware of what was happening around him.
“Qing Cang, you should look at the newspaper, the news, or go online. Mom is gone. A woman like that is not worth it. Just look, she's already cheating on you now, and in the future, she won't hesitate to put a green hat on you!”
Just after hanging up the phone, Li Jiuyue's call came through. Qing Cang felt even more confused. He turned on the TV in the hospital room, and coincidentally, the entertainment channel was airing news about Li Luo and his female assistant caught in a compromising situation.
Quickly pressing the pause button, Qing Cang stared at the image on the screen, his expression growing darker with each passing moment. He then dialed Shen Qingyou's number.
The call connected, and before she could speak, Qing Cang asked, “Where are you right now?”
“I’m at home!”
A nasal voice came through from the other end of the line. “I’ll be back for breakfast soon. What do you want to eat?”
Qing Cang softened his tone, and Shen Qingyou smiled happily. “What do you want? I’ll make it for you!”
After hesitating for a few seconds, Qing Cang replied, “Alright, I want Potato Salad!”
Wanting salad so early in the morning? Although it was a bit troublesome, since Qing Cang wanted it, she would definitely cook a delicious Potato Salad to reward him for his hard work at the hospital.
She got up, washed up, and then Shen Qingyou dove into the kitchen.
The car slowly drove into Longcheng District. Once parked, Qing Cang sat in the car, taking several deep breaths of smoke as if he had made a significant decision before stepping out and heading to the elevator...
Hearing the sound of the door lock turning, a bright smile immediately spread across Shen Qingyou's face. Like a cheerful bird, she quickly ran to the entrance, took out slippers from the shoe cabinet, and stood at the door waiting for that moment when Qing Cang would push open the door.
The door opened, but what Shen Qingyou faced was not the smiling Qing Cang of the past. His face was terrifyingly dark, and a dreadful thought quickly flashed through her mind. Could it be Qingbo Nation? No, it couldn't be. Didn't the doctor say he had already passed the danger period?
Looking at Qing Cang's gloomy expression, she forgot to put down the slippers in her hand and asked blankly, "Cang, is it about grandfather?"
"Grandfather is fine!"
As Qing Cang spoke, he walked into the room. Smelling the faint aroma wafting from the kitchen, his brows furrowed even deeper...
Upon hearing that Qingbo Nation was fine, Shen Qingyou felt her heart drop back down to her throat. But what had happened? Why did Qing Cang show such an expression?
"Cang, what happened?"
Shen Qingyou knelt on the ground and slipped the slippers onto Qing Cang's feet. Something must have happened; otherwise, how could he forget to wear his slippers? Standing on the cold tiles, didn't he feel the bone-chilling cold spreading under his soles?
"Serene, let's go abroad. Let's leave this place, okay?"
A hoarse voice filled with exhaustion spilled from Qing Cang's throat as he bent down and embraced Shen Qingyou, who was kneeling on the ground, burying his head in her hair and inhaling her fragrance.
Why suddenly go abroad? Shen Qingyou was confused: "Cang, didn't Uncle and the others agree to our marriage? Why do we need to go abroad?"
If Shen Qingyou remembered correctly, given Qing Cang's current military rank, he was restricted from leaving the country. If that were the case, where did this idea come from?
"Serene, even if we can't go abroad, how about we go teach in a remote area where no one knows us? We could live a life like paradise, free from worldly disputes."
The pain in Qing Cang's eyes seemed to be about to burst forth. What on earth had happened?
At that moment, Shen Qingyou's phone began to ring frantically. Qing Cang's expression changed, and he snatched the phone away from Shen Qingyou before she could react, then removed the battery.
"Qing Cang, what are you doing?"
It was just a phone call; why was he so agitated? "What exactly happened?"
"We're leaving, right now. We need to get out of here first, and then we can figure out where to go!"
As Qing Cang pulled Shen Qingyou toward the exit, she shook off his arm. "If you don't explain what's going on, I'm not going anywhere!"
Confused, Shen Qingyou couldn't just go along with Qing Cang's madness. This was about his career, his family, and his friends—this was his foundation. If he wanted to give it up, there had to be a reason!
"Shen Qingyou, why are you being so stubborn? Do you really want those reporters waiting at the door to tear you apart?"
Reporters? What did they have to do with this?
Seeing the newspaper stuck in the mailbox at the door, Shen Qingyou grabbed it before Qing Cang could destroy it. She opened it up; the headline on the entertainment page was glaringly obvious—Li Luo? The female assistant? After seeing the photo beneath the headline, Shen Qingyou's face suddenly went pale, and her body staggered as she leaned against the doorframe. She felt herself trembling uncontrollably. "Do you... do you believe this?"
Looking at Qing Cang, she weakly asked. The woman in the photo only showed a profile, but even she had thought at first glance that it was her own face. Asking Qing Cang left her feeling utterly powerless.
The air between them seemed to freeze as Qing Cang looked at Shen Qingyou and finally said with unwavering certainty, "Did you go looking for Li Luo yesterday?"
Tears did not fall when seeing this shocking news, but after hearing those words from Qing Cang, they streamed down uncontrollably. Qing Cang, if even you do not believe me in this world, who else can I trust?
The glaring sunlight pierced through the white curtains and fell onto the disheveled bed. Li Luo slowly opened his eyes, gazing at this unfamiliar place. His brain stopped thinking for three seconds, and then memories gradually returned to his mind. Yesterday, Serene came to find him; he held her and kissed her. Wait, a kiss? Li Luo instinctively touched his lips and was startled to see a hint of pink lipstick on his fingertips. Could it be that all of this is not a dream?
Looking around, the sheets were wrinkled and in disarray, and his clothes were strewn all over the floor. The room was filled with the scent of desire. Seeing the tissue on the floor smeared with some sticky substance made his head suddenly explode.
Where is my phone?
After searching the entire bed, he finally found his phone under the bedside table, filled with missed calls—Zhang Shaocong's, his new assistant's, as well as calls from acquaintances in the industry, magazine editors, and many unfamiliar numbers. Why were so many people calling him?
Suspicious and confused, he pushed those thoughts aside. Serene, where is she?
He pulled out Shen Qingyou's number and dialed immediately; it was turned off. He dialed again; still turned off. The ominous feeling in Li Luo's heart grew stronger. Could it be that something happened between him and Shen Qingyou?
What’s all that noise outside?
He walked to the door and opened it. The reporters waiting outside surged forward immediately; if it weren't for the security latch holding the door shut, they would have burst in. Li Luo quickly closed the door again. Why are there so many reporters outside? Did he make the headlines?
He opened the computer in the hotel room; Teng'an News' entertainment section had a headline: "Following the exposure of the scandal, a steamy clip featuring rising star Li Luo and his female assistant has surfaced!"
Clicking on it, a large image appeared on the screen along with a video clip. This, this, this?
Li Luo was instantly petrified, stunned and completely at a loss for how to respond. How could this happen? How could this happen?
Outside, there was a relentless paparazzi, and Shen Qingyou was still unreachable. Li Luo paced back and forth in the room, completely unsure of how to handle the situation or whom to contact. Who to find? Right, Zhang Shaocong.
He took out his phone and dialed Zhang Shaocong's number. It was busy. He dialed again; still busy. He kept dialing, and finally, the call connected. Zhang Shaocong's furious voice came through immediately.
"Where the hell are you right now?"
"Big brother, please come save me..."
...
Dressed as a waiter, Li Luo quietly slipped out of the hotel under the cover of Zhang Shaocong and a few others. He quickly got into a van waiting at the door and sped away directly to Zhang Shaocong's private villa.
"Just stay here and don't go anywhere!"
"Brother, I need to find Serene. I need to get to the bottom of what happened!"
"Are you brain-dead or an idiot? Going to find her in this situation is just adding fuel to the fire!"
Zhang Shaocong forcefully pushed him down onto the sofa. "Look at you, what have you done?"
"Brother, I was drunk last night and have no idea what happened. I don't remember anything at all. Me and Serene? How could that be? How could that be?"
Li Luo frustratedly buried his hands in his hair, his head lowered. Why did he have no recollection of what happened last night? And why was there that embarrassing clip online?
"Just stay here honestly, and I will handle this matter for you!"
"Handle it cleanly?" Li Luo looked up at Zhang Shaocong. "How do you plan to handle it cleanly?"
"You don't need to worry about that. Just stay here, and I will find someone to bring you food!"
"Are you planning to sacrifice Serene?"
Li Luo suddenly asked with a dark tone. Zhang Shaocong was taken aback. To protect Li Luo's reputation, the only option was to sacrifice Shen Qingyou. After all, it was she who seduced Li Luo, deliberately got him drunk, and recorded that disgraceful scene to blackmail Li Luo into marrying her. When Li Luo refused, out of revenge, she posted that disgraceful scene online. This reasoning was seamless; it could explain why Li Luo appeared so wild in the footage due to alcohol and why the clip was exposed online because of her revenge. Besides this, Zhang Shaocong couldn't think of a better excuse.
"No way, absolutely not!"
Li Luo firmly denied it. "Big Brother, do you know that Shen Qingyou is about to marry Qing Cang? Is this fair to her?"
Zhang Shaocong fell silent, his hands clasped behind his back as he paced back and forth in the hall, seemingly having made a significant decision. He said to Li Luo, "Do you love Serene?"
Li Luo was taken aback but then answered resolutely, "I love her!"
"Then fine, since that's the case, don't you think this matter could be an opportunity?"
...
Li Luo fell silent. An opportunity? Did it really exist?
Seeing Li Luo's silence, Zhang Shaocong's lips curled into a smile. "Let's do things my way. Who knows, if she and Qing Cang have a falling out over this, she might come back to you and truly become your woman?"
Li Luo admitted that the kindness deep within him was extinguished by Zhang Shaocong's temptation. Would the Qing Family accept her after something like this? Rather than that, it would be better to let her willingly come into his embrace. At least he would never hurt her in any way...
"By the way, right now, you're a person in the spotlight and shouldn't show your face. Record a video expressing my earlier intentions passionately, including how Shen Qingyou seduced you and got you drunk, etc.! This afternoon, I will hold a press conference to clarify the whole situation!"
Zhang Shaocong, being the top figure in the entertainment industry, arranged everything methodically. He was smart enough to abandon the car to save the general. However, behind his ruthless expression lay a hint of sadness. The image of when he first met Shen Qingyou surfaced in his mind, and a wave of heartache swept through him. Shen Qingyou, I'm sorry...
"Hello everyone, I am Li Luo."
"Hello everyone, I am Li Luo. Today, I want to clarify something: during the time Shen Qingyou was my assistant, she has repeatedly seduced me and hinted that she likes me and wants to have a relationship with me."
Li Luo heavily pressed the stop button on the camera again. He couldn't say it; he really couldn't say it. Could Shen Qingyou bear such a dirty accusation?
Under Zhang Shaocong's displeased gaze, he slowly repeated each word: "Hello everyone, I am Li Luo. Today, I want to clarify something..."
Li Luo completed this prearranged big lie with tears almost filling his eyes. These tears were shame for his disgraceful behavior; however, to outsiders, they appeared as deep remorseful tears. After Zhang Shaocong left with the camera, he felt completely drained like a dead fish, lying on the sofa and staring at the white ceiling above him, losing all ability to think...
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