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The body wrapped in white gauze, resembling a mummy, was filled with various tubes. As Shen Qingyou looked at Li Luo through the large glass, a wave of intense heartache surged within her. If she hadn't been so ruthless that night, would he have ended up like this?
"Serene, don't blame yourself too much. According to the traffic police, the tragedy was caused by the fatigue of the truck driver coming from the opposite direction. No matter what you did, it was destined for Li Luo to face this calamity!"
Li Haoran patted Shen Qingyou's shoulder. Beneath his golden-rimmed glasses, his clear eyes sparkled with deep concern. He couldn't help but recall that autumn two years ago; the pain reflected in her eyes at this moment seemed even more profound than back then. When would fate finally open the door to brightness for this woman?
"Li Haoran, you should go rest. Tonight, I want to stay here with Li Luo!"
Shen Qingyou said softly, placing her hands on the glass window, leaving a large handprint. Li Haoran glanced at her, sighed heavily, and walked out, closing the hospital room door behind him.
The so-called Intensive Care Unit had the most professional nurses on twenty-four-hour shifts. To prevent patients from contracting infections and worsening their conditions, hospitals usually refuse family visits. However, understanding the family's urgent feelings, they prepared a room outside the Intensive Care Unit. The walls between the two rooms were made of glass, allowing family members to see the patient's condition at any time. However, the price of this room was quite steep and charged by the hour...
Suddenly, the door to the ward was pushed open. Zhang Shaocong froze when he saw the figure standing by the glass window; his expression became somewhat stiff. "Serene, how did you come here?"
Shen Qingyou turned her head as Zhang Shaocong hurriedly entered with a shopping bag from the supermarket.
"Do you want coffee or milk?"
Zhang Shaocong set down the shopping bag and asked.
"Coffee, thank you!"
Shen Qingyou turned around and sat on the sofa opposite Zhang Shaocong. The cup he handed over contained steaming brown liquid; the rich aroma of coffee instantly filled the entire room. "Do you mind if I play some music?"
Shen Qingyou shook her head as soft music began to flow from the device, creating a subtle sadness between them.
"Serene, I'm sorry!"
A low voice filled with deep regret spilled from Zhang Shaocong's lips. Shen Qingyou looked up at him and smiled faintly. "It's all in the past; I don't want to bring it up again!"
I have heard too many apologies, and my heart has grown numb. After something happens, they always say they're sorry, but what does that apology bring to the bleeding wound? To her, it was nothing more than pouring salt into the injury! They hurt her but still expect her to forgive them. She was already pitiful for being unable to resist their harm; does she not even have the right to hate?
Zhang Shaocong's apology was for Li Luo, for his own younger brother; his harm could be forgiven.
Qing Cang's apology was for the Qing Family, for the family's face; his harm could also be forgiven.
She didn't even have the qualification to hate, so who would forgive her harm and accept her apology?
Shen Qingyou had never felt indebted to anyone, but this time, she truly felt indebted to Li Luo. Originally, he was a rising star with a bright future ahead of him. If he had followed everything Zhang Shaocong had arranged beforehand, he definitely would not be in this situation now.
Li Luo, you fool...
What did she have? She had nothing—no status, no future. With the mindset that living another day was a gain, she struggled daily at the bottom of society. If it weren't for a three-year dream she held onto, she felt her life would have long been barren. It shouldn't be like this; the outcome shouldn't be like this. Thinking of this, her gaze couldn't help but drift back to Li Luo. Li Luo, you must wake up; I want to personally tell you I'm sorry.
"You have no right to keep us out!"
"We're going to complain about your hospital!"
...
At the entrance of the hospital, dozens of reporters clashed violently with the hospital security. Their magazine received an anonymous tip that Shen Qingyou secretly came to visit Li Luo. How could major magazines not mobilize for such explosive news?
However, the hospital security had already received orders from above to refuse any media access to Li Luo and to seal off all information regarding his condition. Faced with this situation, dozens of media outlets united and gathered at the hospital entrance, hoping for the hospital's compromise so they could get the latest updates on this matter.
The conflict had reached a boiling point; the security personnel were at their wit's end and called Zhang Shaocong's phone. Suddenly reminded by the ringtone that pulled both individuals from their thoughts, Zhang Shaocong smiled apologetically at Shen Qingyou before answering the call. His expression grew increasingly grim, a sign of impending stormy weather.
"Yes, understood. I'll be right down!"
Zhang Shaocong's face was extremely serious as he apologized to Shen Qingyou: "Serene, I'm sorry; I have an urgent matter to attend to."
Seeing him leave in a panic, Shen Qingyou was filled with suspicion. If her hearing wasn't faulty, she had just heard her name on the other end of the phone, and it was related to her?
“Zhang Shaocong is here! Zhang Shaocong is here!”
As soon as the reporters saw Zhang Shaocong appear, they shouted in unison and immediately turned all their attention to the grim-faced Zhang Shaocong. This man, who firmly held the top position in the entertainment industry, was usually busy teaching his artists how to create news. Unexpectedly, this time he found himself deeply mired in a news scandal, and when he tried to extricate himself, he realized he was already too far in.
“Is Shen Qingyou here?”
“She came late at night to visit Li Luo; what could her feelings be?”
“What is the relationship between her and Li Luo?”
One question after another bombarded Zhang Shaocong. He waved his hand, signaling everyone to calm down: “Please be patient, please be patient!”
However, even with his appearance, he couldn't resolve any issues. At this moment, all the reporters seemed to have lost their sanity, desperately pushing forward. After the exposure of the ing Love Video, as one of the female leads, Shen Qingyou had been elusive. They had used all their resources but failed to find her whereabouts. Now that they finally learned she was at the hospital, how could they let such an opportunity slip away?
The hospital security stared wide-eyed at a seemingly frail woman charging at the front. They never expected that within her body lay such explosive strength that she could actually break through the iron railing at the hospital entrance. The pressure of modern society was too great—housing, cars, money—these three mountains weighed heavily on the working class, leaving them gasping for breath. As entertainment reporters, their monthly salary was directly linked to the magazine's sales for that month. If they couldn't cover explosive news, how could they talk about sales? Ultimately, these so-called paparazzi were driven by one thing: money!
Even after bringing in over a dozen security personnel from other wards, they still couldn't stop the tide of people rushing in. Before the police even realized it, they had already breached the hospital's defenses and quickly surged into Li Luo's ward.
What was all this noise outside the corridor?
Curiosity killed the cat; this saying fit Shen Qingyou perfectly. Completely unaware of how the commotion outside might be related to her, she walked to the door and opened it slightly, peeking out. The entire floor had gone wild...
“Hey! What are you doing? What are you doing?”
Shen Qingyou looked in surprise at the men and women who had broken in. Before she could figure out who they were, they bombarded her with a series of sharp questions.
“Sister Shen, why are you here?”
"Are you worried about Li Luo's condition?"
"Sister Shen, why wouldn't you accept the love of a man as handsome and promising as Li Luo?"
"Wasn't it you, Sister Shen, who was the woman Li Luo grabbed on the street a few days ago?"
One question after another, Shen Qingyou felt her previously calm emotions surge violently like a tidal wave. "Get out! Out!"
Pointing angrily toward the door, Shen Qingyou shouted at the top of her lungs. Clearly, these people were not taking her seriously. "Sister Shen, are you feeling guilty for some reason?"
Shen Qingyou was going crazy. She yelled at the security outside, "How did they get in here?"
The security looked helpless; they had done their best, but this group of reporters was truly terrifying...
It was evident that Shen Qingyou could no longer stay there. She picked up her bag from the sofa and was about to leave when a sharp-eyed reporter blocked the door. "Sister Shen, we just want you to answer a few questions!"
"What is this? Do you want to keep me under house arrest? Which magazine are you from? I will sue you!"
A cold glint flashed in her dark eyes, making the reporter shiver involuntarily.
"Sister Shen, actually, you like Li Luo too, don't you?"
When this reporter asked that question, the entire room fell silent. All the reporters turned their gazes toward Shen Qingyou. A cold smile suddenly appeared on her lips. In truth, this was the answer they were really after, wasn't it?
Their goal was to make her admit her relationship with Li Luo. Who would benefit the most from that? Anyone could guess who it was!
"If that's the answer you want, then write it down!"
With that, Shen Qingyou walked out of the hospital room without looking back. "Serene, where are you going?"
All the reporters present were stunned, looking at each other in disbelief. Did she just admit it? They had prepared for a long battle, but now she easily acknowledged her relationship with Li Luo?
Shen Qingyou personally admitted to her ambiguous relationship with Li Luo...
The incident involving the love scene escalated again, as Shen Qingyou and Li Luo were confirmed to be in a romantic relationship...
Major magazines had already thought up headlines for this event. Now, they rushed back to their editorial offices to write articles and secure the top headlines. Having achieved their goal, the reporters dispersed. At the staircase, Shen Qingyou unexpectedly ran into Zhang Shaocong, who was walking towards her. "Zhang Shaocong, I'm leaving now. If Li Luo wakes up, call me!"
With that, she walked into the elevator without looking back. After the doors closed, a flicker of inexplicable turmoil flashed in Zhang Shaocong's dark eyes...
The next day, all the newspaper headlines once again reported on Shen Qingyou's late-night visit to the hospital, causing another uproar within the Qing Family.
Qingguo Cang angrily slammed the newspaper onto the table. "Qing Cang, tell me what is going on? Isn't she with you? Why is there such a scandal? We believed you when you said someone was framing her. That night, you were with her; how do you explain this report?"
"Guocang, I've moved on. In families like ours, we need to consider social status when choosing a daughter-in-law. How could a woman like her care about our reputation? If she and Qing Cang are just dating, that's one thing; but if they get married, won't we lose face entirely?"
Li Jiuyue wore a smirk of schadenfreude. After this incident, Qing Cang should have woken up by now.
"Dad, Mom, Serene and I are already married!"
Boom!
A thunderous shock rang out above Qingguo Cang and Li Jiuyue's heads. What? They were already married? This must be a joke!
"This is our marriage certificate; we are now legal spouses!"
Qing Cang placed the marriage certificate, featuring their radiant smiles, on the coffee table. Li Jiuyue picked it up, glanced at it, and then let out a shriek: "Qing Cang!"
Qingguo Cang's gaze lightly swept over the marriage certificate before he turned away without saying a word.
"I disagree, I absolutely disagree!"
Li Jiuyue shouted hoarsely, but no one paid her any attention. Qing Cang picked up the marriage certificate from the table, carefully tucked it away, and called out to Qingguo Cang's back, "Commander, although you said not to discuss military matters at home, I came here today to request that you send me to the peacekeeping forces in Afghanistan!"
Qingguo Cang stopped abruptly on the stairs. From the strength with which he gripped the handrail, it was clear that he was experiencing a great shock. He turned around and said, "That's a matter for the Public Security System; it has nothing to do with our troops!"
"Commander, I beg you!"
Qing Cang said heavily again, "Cang, are you crazy? Do you know that there is a war going on in Afghanistan? How can you take that risk?"
Li Jiuyue stood up excitedly from the sofa and looked at the determined Qing Cang. "Cang, tell Mom why you want to go to Afghanistan! Why do you want to go to Afghanistan?"
"Commander!"
Qing Cang ignored Li Jiuyue and called out to Qingguo Cang again. Qingguo Cang turned around and looked at Qing Cang, wanting to say something but stopping short. "This matter can wait until your grandfather is discharged from the hospital..."
...
On Li Luo's side, there was still no news from Zhang Shaocong about him waking up, but there was also no news about him being unwell. As the saying goes, no news is good news. In the blink of an eye, it was New Year's Eve. The streets were filled with a strong festive atmosphere; lanterns hung high, reflecting joyous red on the faces of people whether they were happy or sad. Shen Qingyou walked alone on the street, watching the various crowds rushing by. The old year was about to end, and a new year was about to begin. Did life mean another new beginning?
After buying some instant dumplings, Shen Qingyou returned to the room she had rented for Haizi. She turned on the light; Haizi had not yet returned. This child was acting mysteriously; she didn't know where he had suddenly come into some money but had chosen one of the best locations on Pedestrian Street to open a restaurant. It seemed that business was doing well, but she had never been there. She was now deeply mired in scandal and had caused trouble for his restaurant. Since that night, Qing Cang had not contacted her either. Sometimes she would stare blankly at that red booklet with Qing Cang's name written on it—was it really true?
Was it because she desired too much that she became infatuated? Sometimes she truly doubted whether living like a walking corpse meant she was still alive or if she had already died!
Tap, tap, tap!
The glass on the window made a crisp sound, and then the rain began to fall persistently and gently, clearly cascading down in a slow and steady manner. The droplets pattered against the window, splashing water everywhere. Standing by the window and looking at the dark night sky as the fine rain curtain swayed created ripples that seemed like layers of unending thoughts.
The phone rang, but Shen Qingyou ignored it until her home phone rang as well. Only then did she slowly walk over to answer it; this phone number was known only to Haizi and her uncle and aunt.
Picking up the phone, she heard Haizi's urgent voice on the other end: "Sister, I have news about that Doctor Li you asked me to find!"
"Really?"
Shen Qingyou felt her right hand, holding the phone, tremble uncontrollably. This Doctor Li was the obstetrician and gynecologist who had brought her into this world after much inquiry. "Where is she now?"
"Sister, you know what? Coincidentally, this Doctor Li is now in Jiangcheng. I've already made an appointment for you. I'll accompany you there early tomorrow morning!"
"Haizi!"
"Sister, not now. I'm really busy. You should get some rest; you'll find out tomorrow!"
After hanging up the phone, Shen Qingyou felt as if she were in a dream. Searching and searching, she never expected that today would bring news of that Doctor Li. Could she really remember the circumstances of her birth?
And could that pair of man and woman be her biological parents?
All these questions left Shen Qingyou in a state of extreme anxiety, unable to sit or stand comfortably. Finally, she decided to fill a bucket with water and scrub the floor until it shone like a mirror. After finishing one round, she did it again, and only when the red sun slowly began to rise did she drag her exhausted body into the bathroom. As the warm water flowed from her head down to her feet, her chaotic thoughts gradually began to clear. Finding this Doctor Li—could it be the only thing in her troubled life that might bring her a glimmer of comfort?
After taking a shower and feeling refreshed, she looked at herself in the mirror. Her eyes reflected impatience mixed with a hint of fear. Even if she learned her parents' names, where could she possibly search for them in this vast sea of people?
Downstairs, the sound of a car horn echoed. Shen Qingyou grabbed her bag and quickly headed downstairs. Upon seeing Haizi, she was surprised by the car behind him—a brand new Lexus SUV. When did he buy this car?
Seeing that Shen Qingyou was looking at his car, Haizi scratched his head awkwardly: "Business at the restaurant has been good lately, and I borrowed some money from friends; it just arrived!"
Shen Qingyou smiled. Just half a year ago, he had been a troublesome young man for her; unexpectedly, after a few months in prison, he had completely turned his life around. She was genuinely happy to see his success now.
"Haizi, how much did you invest in your restaurant?"
Sitting in the car, Shen Qingyou casually asked. Haizi replied nonchalantly: "About five million or so!"
"Five million? Haizi, where did you get that much money?"
Haizi's gaze flickered, unable to meet Shen Qingyi's eyes directly. "A few friends, we partnered up, it's a joint venture!"
So it was a partnership? No wonder. "Haizi, you need to manage it well. Don't let Uncle and Aunt worry!"
"Sis, I understand!"
A hint of guilt flashed in Haizi's eyes. He opened his mouth several times as if wanting to say something but swallowed it back. They passed through the bustling streets, and the car slowly stopped in front of an old building. The walls, covered with ivy and dried vines, gave off a sense of nostalgia. Amidst the modern skyscrapers, it seemed somewhat out of place. Shen Qingyou, accompanied by Haizi, slowly stepped onto the creaking wooden stairs.
"Sis, this is it. This is Dr. Li's ancestral home. She came back this time to pay respects to her ancestors. After the New Year, she will leave again!"
Shen Qingyou took a deep breath and knocked on the door. An elderly voice with a hint of age responded from inside. The security door opened, revealing an old man with white hair who looked at them warily. "Who are you looking for?"
"Excuse me, are you Dr. Li Xiuqin?"
"And you are?"
"Doctor Li, I have something I would like to discuss with you. Are you available right now?"
The old man looked at Shen Qingyou and then at Haizi behind her. "What is it? You can just say it outside; the house hasn't been lived in for a long time and is quite dirty!"
Shen Qingyou smiled, not minding his refusal at all. After all, an elderly person was home alone, and they were two completely unfamiliar individuals; given how many scammers exist in society today, his caution was understandable.
"Doctor Li, I want to ask if you worked at Beiyuan City People's Hospital in Obstetrics and Gynecology two years ago?"
"Yes!"
Shen Qingyou excitedly grabbed the security door's grille, startling the old man who instinctively shrank back. Realizing she might have frightened him, Shen Qingyou quickly stepped back. "I'm sorry, I'm sorry! I got too excited!"
“Doctor Li, I would like to ask, did you deliver a baby girl on January 4th of that year?”
The old man tilted his head and thought for a moment, then said, “Who remembers such a long time ago?”
“Please, think about it. That woman was in labor and the situation was very critical. You performed the surgery, but that night the couple left without even paying the hospital fees, taking the child with them!”
Shen Qingyou looked at the old man with immense hope, as her chance of finding her biological parents depended entirely on him.
“Who are you?”
“I am that baby girl from back then!”
“The baby girl?”
“Yes, they abandoned me back then, leaving me by the trash can next to the hospital. I want to find them and ask them directly why they chose to abandon me.”
“Wait, wait a moment!”
Li Xiuqin walked back into the room and came out wearing a pair of reading glasses. Looking at Shen Qingyou, he said, “Hmm, you do look a bit like her.”
“Do you remember?” Shen Qingyou asked excitedly as she gazed at the old man.
“Come in first!”
The security door opened, and Shen Qingyou and Haizi walked inside. A white cloth covered all the furniture, which was covered in dust, indicating that no one had lived there for a long time.
“Doctor Li, have you remembered something? Do you recall the names of that couple?”
Shen Qingyou asked eagerly; she could not wait another moment.
"I remember that man, his last name is Special, which is strange. I had never seen anyone with such a surname before, so when you mentioned it, I suddenly recalled it; at that time, the impression was Special deep!"
"What surname?"
"Qing, as in the pillar of support!"
"Doctor Li, what's so strange about this surname? We have a friend with that surname!" Haizi, standing behind Shen Qingyou, said casually. For some reason, upon hearing this, Shen Qingyou suddenly felt an ominous premonition. A middle-aged man's figure flashed through her mind, and then she chuckled self-deprecatingly. It couldn't be, it couldn't be; how could there be such a coincidence in the world?
As the saying goes, there are no coincidences in stories. When Li Xiuqin opened her mouth to say that man's name, Shen Qingyou suddenly stumbled violently, as if all her strength had been drained away, her whole body felt icy cold.
"Sister, are you okay? Are you okay?"
In her daze, she seemed to hear Haizi urgently calling her name, but she could no longer hear anything. All she wanted was to escape from this suffocating place as quickly as possible. She opened the door and ran out.
"Doctor Li, I'm sorry, we must take our leave!"
Haizi waved goodbye to the elderly person and quickly chased after her. However, there was no sign of Shen Qingyou around.
By the riverside of Lakeside Park, Shen Qingyou stood still for a long time, so long that she felt blank and lost. She thought she had wrapped herself up tightly enough to be strong; she believed that even in the fiercest storm, she could face it with a smile. But in reality, she had never been that brave; it was merely a facade of courage without any words needed. She had already crumbled inside; tears came without her noticing, surging and overwhelming.
Shen Qingyou leaned over the railing and cried out loud. She didn't know who could give her answers after crying.
"Li Haoran, I'm sorry, I can't come to you today!"
She tried to keep her tone as normal as possible. Before Li Haoran could respond, she awkwardly hung up the phone. She needed time and space, but life never gave her much leeway or room to breathe. So she always stumbled along the way.
She wandered aimlessly for an unknown amount of time until her feet lost all sensation. Sitting on the cold roadside curb, the streetlights stood lonely on either side of the bustling concrete road. She quietly hid under its warm orange glow, accompanied by an extra shadow in her solitude, as if a hint of warmth had suddenly appeared.
How could it be? How could it be? The name that came from Doctor Li's mouth—how could it possibly be Qingguo Cang?
It must be a mistake, it has to be a mistake...
Glancing sideways, she saw a couple walking closely together. The woman nestled against the man was so beautiful, her serene smile like a spell; such beauty could not be faked, no matter how much she tried to disguise herself. With a heart full of wounds and scars, how could she possibly have such a tranquil and lovely smile?
Qing Cang, how could it be?
Taking out her phone, she dialed Qing Cang's number without thinking. On the other end, Qing Cang's deep and weary voice came through. Before Shen Qingyou could say anything, she was already crying uncontrollably. The thought that this man was actually her brother made her heart ache to the point where she could hardly breathe.
“Serene, what’s wrong? Speak, speak!”
Seeing the news article in the paper, Qing Cang was genuinely angry. Out of selfishness, he truly did not want Serene to have any relationship with Li Luo. For the past few days, he had been forcing himself not to call Shen Qingyou, hoping she would calm down. But why was she crying like this on the phone? Her heartbreaking sobs twisted Qing Cang's heart in knots. “Serene, tell me where you are right now, I’ll come find you!”
“Qing Cang, we can’t be together anymore, we can’t!”
Like a drunken man, Shen Qingyou didn’t even know what she was saying.
They couldn’t be together anymore?
Qing Cang suddenly stood up from the sofa, his face dark as the pitch-black night outside. What was Shen Qingyou talking about?
“Tell me where you are!”
Qing Cang roared angrily into the phone, but on the other end, there was only a busy signal. Damn it, she actually hung up! Grabbing his coat from the sofa and snatching the car keys from the table, he rushed out quickly. The engine roared to life, spewing out a cloud of white exhaust before speeding away...
The evening breeze was cool, waking her muddled mind. She had returned; did that mean it was time for her to leave? Shen Qingyou asked herself, and the answer was a definite yes!
Perhaps she was destined to be like a snail that curls up when faced with trouble, carrying a heavy shell even when burdened, waiting for calm breaths and hasty escapes.
A taxi slowly stopped at the entrance of Dragon City Garden. As she walked into the area and looked up at the dark window, Shen Qingyou took out her door key from her bag.
Inserting the key into the lock and turning it, Shen Qingyou pushed open the door. A familiar scent immediately enveloped her, and tears fell uncontrollably once again. In the kitchen, it was as if Qing Cang was there, wearing an apron and cooking for her. On the sofa, they had once curled up together, watching the latest movies. On the bed, just a few days ago, they had been entwined in each other's arms. How ironic, how bitterly ironic it was; just thinking about having rolled in bed with her own brother made her feel as if countless insects were gnawing at her insides, wishing she could scratch her skin off. Yet, she still couldn't clearly erase the traces Qing Cang had left on her body.
Mechanically and blindly, she opened the wardrobe and began to pack her things. That familiar wardrobe held Qing Cang's neatly hung clothes. On one side were all the expensive outfits he had bought for her. Shen Qingyou looked at these clothes, unsure whether to keep them or take them away since she had hardly worn any of them. After a brief hesitation, she stubbornly decided not to take anything related to Qing Cang with her. She was selfish; she wanted to leave these memories for Qing Cang. If she couldn't be his forever, then she would be a red mole in the palm of his hand. Unconsciously brushing her fingers over the silver ring circling her middle finger, she thought about taking it with her; perhaps that silver ring foretold the end of their relationship...
She left; she really left...
Everything in this house was restored to its original place. Taking a deep breath of the familiar scent—nostalgic and reluctant—it no longer belonged to her!
Taking out that Bank Card from her wallet, she placed it in the drawer by the bed. It gave her a memory that was neither long nor short. In those unreal moments of happiness, she had once foolishly imagined this place as a home. Now, she had to see it as a transient station of chance encounters. She hoped that after turning away, she could lock all her joyful tears inside this room. Carrying the suitcase she had arrived with, she silently choked back sobs as tears burst forth like a flood.
"Qing, I'm leaving. I'm really leaving. Let me hug you one last time; let me kiss you one last time!"
She gently set down Qing Cang's photo and closed the door without looking back! Closing the door softly severed her ties with everything that had once been hers. What else could she do but escape from facing reality or perhaps fulfill something? She had come into his world to heal her wounded heart, but now it only resulted in more bleeding wounds. She reminded herself not to sink into despair or get entangled in a future without hope; yet why did letting go today hurt so deeply?
Tears streamed down her face, blurring her vision and flowing over her cheeks. On the street, she felt like an outsider amid hurried passersby; only she dragged a red suitcase in confusion, sitting in front of a fountain in the square. Under the sunlight, its pale brightness made her lose direction! Unable to see the future was like chasing after a fleeting cloud or a drifting boat on the sea—one gust of wind could turn it into wreckage. This pain felt as if someone were using a sharp knife to slowly torture her fragile heart.
In a dark alley, white silver threads stood out sharply against the darkness. From a black Audi car, hands reached out and handed her a card: "Here are the numbers you wanted. Remember, never contact her again!"
A sharp and authoritative voice came from inside the car. Li Xiuqin took the Bank Card and revealed a sinister smile that was completely at odds with her kind appearance: "Don't worry; since I promised you this matter, I will definitely carry it out!"
The black Audi sped away while Li Xiuqin placed the Bank Card into her wallet and turned to leave. However, suddenly a shadow darted out from another alleyway; in the darkness, silver flashed as she stumbled back into an unseen box. The shadow rummaged through her wallet, taking all cash, Bank Cards, and jewelry before quickly disappearing at the end of the alley...
This vast world—where should Shen Qingyou go? Dragging her suitcase and watching cars whiz by, she found herself surrounded by New Year’s joy while feeling desolate and lost about where to go next.
Life mocked her severely once again; as she walked along, she unexpectedly found herself at the entrance of a Bridal Shop. Looking at the snow-white wedding dresses in the window—so beautiful—she realized that it was impossible for her to wear such a lovely wedding dress in this lifetime.
Just days ago, she had excitedly envisioned herself in a wedding dress; now just a few days later, she had fallen from cloud nine into hell itself. What else could she do but sigh at fate's cruelty?
Qingguo Cang—the man who seemed so righteous—how could he have done such things? And that woman's name clearly wasn't Li Jiuyue; could it be that Qingguo Cang had an affair after getting married? If so, did that make her a child of betrayal? And where was that third party now?
If it weren't for the series of questions, perhaps Shen Qingyou would have unhesitatingly chosen to escape this city, hiding in a place that Qing Cang could never find. However, now she couldn't. She had to investigate her matters thoroughly...
The stubbornness within her stirred once again. If it was indeed Qingguo Cang who abandoned her back then, then she must make him pay a heavy price. His abandonment led to the mistakes she made with Qing Cang, and because of his abandonment, she felt this deep pain in her heart at this moment. The glass of the display window reflected Shen Qingyou's resentful gaze.
"Serene!"
A familiar male voice suddenly rang out behind her, causing Shen Qingyou to freeze, a hint of sarcastic amusement appearing at the corner of her mouth. This Jiangcheng was really too much, wasn't it?
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