"Now...we meet again after many years, and I realize that the girl next door worries me so much. It's just that you had a family before, so I couldn't express my feelings, but now that you are divorced and free, I don't want to see you anymore. Waiting, and don’t want to waste any more time - Xiaoqing, can you give me a chance? Let me accompany you, take care of you, taste the fireworks of the world together, and travel around the world together."
After finally saying this, Zhou Yiru felt a lot relieved.
When they kept communicating through emails across the ocean, Mu Wanqing looked forward to them every time Zhou Yiru sent photos.
He has been looking forward to the day when the two of them can go out to see the scenery and travel around the world together.
After saying this, Zhou Yiru stared at Mu Wanqing eagerly, waiting for her reply.
But Mu Wanqing was frightened and at a loss.
She lowered her eyelashes, not daring to look at him head-on.
The heating in the car was very strong, and her face couldn't help but heat rising, and she racked her brains to think of how to refuse.
"Brother Zhou... I -" After thinking for a while, she smiled dryly, raised her eyes to look at the man, and her eyes began to wander again.
"Brother Zhou, I have indeed noticed your affection for me a long time ago. The reason why I didn't reveal it is because I am also grateful for the fate I had when I was a child. In my life... As you know, the relationship between relatives is not the same as being an orphan. There is a difference, so I cherish the friends around me and everyone who treats me well. I'm afraid that if I break that relationship, if we can't be a couple, I will lose you as a friend."
Zhou Yiru nodded repeatedly, his tone becoming softer and softer, "Yes, I understand, and it is because of this that I want to take good care of you even more and want you to have someone to rely on in the future."
She shook her head and smiled obscurely, "No one in this world can be relied upon for stability. I can only rely on myself. In the past, I was too weak and did not have this ability, but after repeated blows and tempering, I also I've finally made it. I think life is pretty good now. Love and a partner are no longer necessities in my life. I don't have many material pursuits, and I don't have any fantasies about being rich. I have a job I like and can create something. The value of life, bringing some joy and sustenance to others - I am very satisfied with this kind of day."
Not being happy with things and not being sad with yourself, this is indeed a portrayal of Mu Wanqing's current life.
Although she is young, she has already experienced life, old age, illness, death, setbacks and hardships that many people only experience in their lifetime.
Qianfan has passed by, and now there is nothing she can't look away from, and there is nothing she can't let go of.
Zhou Yiru frowned and said amusingly: "You are only in your twenties, why do you look like you have seen through the world? You can't completely lose confidence in men just because a marriage failed."
"I know, I'm not that pessimistic, but I really have no expectations for relationships and marriage." Mu Wanqing looked at him and said clearly, "I'm sorry, Brother Zhou, I can't promise you. You are so good, you deserve more." Good woman.”
Although Zhou Yiru had long expected that it would be impossible to succeed in confessing his love in one go, being rejected so completely still made him a little sad and disappointed.
"Okay... you just got divorced not long ago and haven't fully recovered yet. Maybe I'm too impatient and should give you more time."
He found the steps for himself.
But the upright Mu Wanqing chased and demolished the steps: "Brother Zhou, no matter how long it takes, I still have this idea. You really shouldn't waste your energy on me."
"..." Zhou Yiru looked at her, dumbfounded.
The atmosphere was so awkward that Mu Wanqing couldn't sit still, so she could only smile politely and said, "Thank you for seeing me off. I'll go up and get busy first."
After waving her hand to him as a farewell, the woman turned around, opened the car door, got out of the car, and entered the office building without looking back.
Zhou Yiru sat in the car and stared at her back blankly until she disappeared, then he looked back lightly and sighed in frustration.
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Over at the club, Wen Zhan finally felt a little better after defeating Zhou Yiru.
Gu Xinchen watched Zhou Yiru and Mu Wanqing leave one after another. He knew without thinking that they would definitely get together. He turned around and reminded his good brother: "Aren't you going to be the flower protector?"
Wen Zhan looked at Zhou Yiru's back with disdain in his eyes and tugged at the corner of his mouth: "They have no chance. At most, this pretty boy is just wishful thinking."
"So confident?" Gu Xinchen raised his eyebrows in surprise and asked curiously, "Then do you still have a chance?"
Wen Zhan turned around and walked towards the elevator, saying arrogantly: "Nonsense! She can't escape from my grasp."
"Exactly." Mr. Gu sneered unceremoniously, "I think you have no chance! Late affection is worse than grass. What were you doing when someone was kind to you? Now you are pretending to be affectionate."
"How dare you laugh at me when you're half-assed?" The two entered the elevator and pressed the button for the upward floor. Wen Zhan responded rudely.
Who wouldn’t hurt each other?
Sure enough, Gu Xinchen fell silent when he mentioned this.
Wen Zhan glanced at him and said, "What are you two planning? Are you still going to divorce? Kejun just called me, but I didn't answer."
"Is she still looking for you? I thought she had given up." When it came to Lu Kejun, Gu Xinchen was no longer in the mood to watch his brother's jokes, and said listlessly, "She is really pitiful... She was teased by a bunch of people before. We were here, and now suddenly they are all gone, leaving no one behind..."
Gu Xinchen said this very cryptically.
He wanted to say that he and Wen Zhan both held her in the palm of their hands before, and each treated her better than the other.
Now, on the contrary, each one is more indifferent to her than the other.
Hearing this, Wen Zhan glanced back and said, "Since you care about her so much, then have a good talk with her. Aren't you still divorced? There is still a possibility of recovery."
Mr. Gu frowned, "But her heart is no longer with me..."
The two of them returned to the Sky Garden. As soon as they walked in, they felt something was wrong. When they took a closer look, their faces changed color at the same time.
They said Cao Cao was here, but Lu Kejun actually came!
She didn't know who gave her the news, but she still found it.
"Third brother!" Seeing Wen Zhan, Lu Kejun immediately came over with a smile and greeted him happily, completely ignoring that his husband was standing next to him.
Gu Xinchen's face suddenly became clouded.
Although everyone in the circle knew about the messy grievances between them, hearing about it and seeing it with one's own eyes were two different things.
He also wanted to face the Chinese New Year.
So, after his eyes settled on the woman, Gu Xinchen reminded in a low voice: "There are so many people here, please restrain yourself. You are shameless and save some face for your parents."
The smile on Lu Kejun's face froze instantly, and he turned to Gu Xinchen and said rudely: "Why should I restrain myself? You didn't sign the divorce agreement. In my opinion, there is nothing left between us."
Wen Zhan smoothed things over: "Don't say a few words, so many people are watching."
He spoke, but Lu Kejun still listened to him.
"Third brother, they just said that you went to see Mu Wanqing. Aren't you two divorced? Why are you still getting together?" Lu Kejun did go to the Wen family's old house to pay New Year's greetings today. According to Jiang Lijuan, they have already Officially divorced.
That's why she happily called Wen Zhan.
As a result, he didn't answer.
When I send a WeChat message, I simply reply that I am busy with something.
Later, she accidentally saw a little sister posting a photo in her circle of friends and saw Gu Xinchen present.
During the Chinese New Year, when Gu Xinchen went out to have fun, he would definitely ask Wen Zhan to come with him, so she shamelessly came over to try her luck - and sure enough, Wen Zhan was there.
But when I asked about it, I heard that Wen Zhan was looking for his ex-wife.
Lu Kejun felt a mixture of joy and sorrow. He was happy that they finally divorced and it didn't matter anymore; he was worried that Wen Zhan still missed her after they were divorced.
Are all men born to be cheap, and what they can’t get is the best?
"Kejun, who I go to and who I stay with is my freedom. Just take care of your own affairs." Wen Zhan confirmed his mind, and when he faced Lu Kejun again, he understood keep distance.
Originally he wanted to stay and sit for a while, but now that Lu Kejun is here and the relationship is not awkward, he really can't sit still.
"You guys can play, I'm going back to take care of the kids." After saying this, he turned around and left.
"Hey third brother!" Lu Kejun started to chase her, but Gu Xinchen held her back.
"What are you doing! Let go!" The woman turned around and yelled angrily. The sudden pitch of her voice attracted several pairs of eyes over there.
"Go out and talk." Gu Xinchen couldn't afford to lose this person, so he half-dragged and half-hugged her and took her away.
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The Spring Festival holiday passes quickly.
After the new year, everyone gets busy on their own.
Wen Zhan started working as early as the fifth day of the Lunar New Year. The company has overseas business, and foreigners are not allowed to attend the Spring Festival, so the company has accumulated a lot of things.
Since Lu Kejun found out that he was divorced, he went to work more and more frequently and often went directly to the company to see him.
Finally, he had to give an order to the front desk - when Miss Lu comes to visit in the future, she cannot be allowed to come up without permission.
Lu Kejun was so disappointed that he sent a long voice complaint on WeChat.
Wen Zhan didn't even bother to listen patiently, and just treated him coldly.
Sometimes, silent silence is more hurtful than outright rejection.
Lu Kejun, who was "desperate", didn't know what he was thinking, but came to Mu Wanqing.
The two of them sat down in the coffee shop opposite the studio. Mu Wanqing looked at the haggard and thin former love rival in front of her. For a moment, her mother's heart overflowed, and she actually felt a little sympathetic.
Just a few months ago, Miss Lu was so domineering. When talking to others, her chin would almost reach the sky.
After not seeing her for a few days, she looked haggard and thin. Even with full make-up, it could not hide the loss of energy from her body, and her eyes were all gone.
"What do you want Miss Lu to do with me? Just tell me. I'm busy at work." Mu Wanqing received the call. She didn't want to come down at first, but Lu Kejun said that she knew where she worked. The threat was too obvious, so she just I wanted to put things at rest, so I came by appointment.
Lu Kejun stirred the coffee spoon and stared at her intently.
People often describe Mu Wanqing as haggard and sad after divorce, but she saw that Mu Wanqing showed no signs of haggard at all. Instead, his face was rosy, his skin was delicate and smooth, and his whole body was full of energy. She was even more beautiful than when she was with Wen Zhan before.
