Chapter 06 The Most Worthy of Love

At that moment, Qin Mutian was reviewing the materials in his hand. Upon hearing her words, he suddenly looked up, gazing at her in disbelief

She raised her hand and hit him lightly: "Annoying, hurry up and speak!" He merely smiled and remained silent

He was quite ceremonious, as if he were going to attend a state banquet. The next morning, several sets of clothes were sent over in succession, and they anxiously sought her opinion.

Luo Yuanqiao was momentarily taken aback: "What?" Qiao Qiao's suddenly pale face filled him with unease. She looked at him so directly, as if she had seen through everything.

Qin Mutian stood up and took her hand, his cheeks nearly bursting with joy as he smiled: "Of course I will go. I was just so surprised that I didn't react immediately."

After having a good dinner, just as Qiao Qi was about to get into the car, she suddenly turned her head and gazed at her, saying: "Qiao Qiao, next month is Mom and Dad's thirty-fifth wedding anniversary. You should bring him along."

The familiar figure of Qin Mutian gradually receded from the doorway, slowly disappearing into the garden until it was ultimately out of sight

Luo Lvqiao hesitated and stopped the action of pushing open the door. What had he promised his elder brother back then?

Luo Lvqiao felt a strong wave of bitterness surge up to her nose, yet her throat was dry and silent. She opened her mouth and could only call out one word: "Mom"

Lou Luqiao replied with a single word: "Good"

Lou Lvqiao stared at the calendar, her gaze lingering on the date 16, which fell on a Saturday and was also Qin Mutian's birthday

I was just asking. You can choose not to go.

After a moment, Lou Lvqiao lightly tapped him and said, "Are you going to say it or not?"

Brother Lou, I am sorry. I cannot do it! No matter what I promised you back then, all I know is that I cannot do it now

Before he left, he gently reminded her: "Call me." Lou Lvqiao nodded.

How much more deposit do I need to pay? I don't even know how long it has been, but the front desk staff finally handed her the room card

Luo Zhenghua smiled and repeatedly waved his hand, saying, "Not at all! Not at all!" Zhang Botao chuckled and said, "Whenever you hold a banquet, be sure to invite me."

Ah. It seems they are really here. Lou Lvqiao gently placed her hand on the door, just about to push it open, when she heard Qin Mutian's voice say: "I'm sorry, Brother Lou, I don't think I can do it."

Tonight, unexpectedly encountering like this in person. Lou Lvqiao could hardly bear to look into her parents' eyes.

Luo Lvqiao's face was as pale as paper, and Luo Yuanqiao could not bear to look directly at her. He turned his head away and took a long time before he finally replied with a single word: "Yes"

After the two were together, Qin Mutian made similar requests many times. He engaged in such activities frequently, sometimes having several in one night. However, generally speaking, Qin Mutian would postpone them whenever possible

She parked the car by the roadside, leaned on the steering wheel, and sobbed. Thinking to herself, why cry? Lou Lvqiao, how can you be so lacking in resilience? It's just being deceived by someone, not the first time, just the same person deceiving you again. Doesn't the Earth continue to rotate? It's not like it has stopped!

If you are facing a problem similar to mine, you can also ask yourself sincerely, just as I did. Perhaps your inner self can provide you with the true answer, allowing you to either continue or give up

I will wear it tomorrow

He gazed at her and said gently and cautiously, "You must not forget again next time"

He has not mentioned that today is his birthday, so she pretends not to know

On a cold night, when a person is frozen to the core, it is merely a state of being. However, at that moment, if someone were to offer you a bit of warmth, only to resolutely withdraw it when you are utterly captivated, it would only serve to deepen the sense of bone-chilling coldness.

Such beauty evokes memories of many years ago, when the two of them went backpacking. That was also their only trip together.

Xie Xiaoshan sent a fiery avatar saying: "I am so busy that I don't even have time to eat, yet you seem relaxed. You have 30 minutes to roll back to the office, otherwise, you will face the family law!" She sent a shaking head avatar back to her: "No!"

She was extremely curious: "What wish did you make?" Qin Mutian refused to answer and evaded the question: "What about you?"

The weather has been unusual these past few days, with temperatures quite high. Wearing a long-sleeved shirt is already sufficient; there is no need to wear such a thick coat. However, if he likes to wear it, let him be; it has nothing to do with her. But remember, she absolutely cannot go out with him tomorrow. She does not want to be a panda, attracting attention from onlookers

I ask myself deep down, Shui Mo, what would you do if one day he were no longer here, if he would never appear before you again in this lifetime? You know, I cannot accept it. I cannot tolerate the thought of him completely disappearing from the lives of me and Xiao Bao—either accept it or give up; life is nothing but these two choices, there is no third option. Between losing him and forgiving him, I ultimately chose to forgive. Of course, I could choose not to forgive and then walk towards a dead end with him. I cannot accept such a situation, I cannot tolerate him completely disappearing from the lives of me and Xiao Bao—either accept it or give up; life is nothing but these two choices, there is no third option. Between losing him and forgiving him, I ultimately chose to forgive. Of course, I could choose not to forgive and then walk towards a dead end with him. The fact proves that my choice now is not wrong. I listened to my heart.

She observed in secret for a long time and noticed that her mother, Qiao Qi, did not seem to be angry at all. On the contrary, her mother appeared to be in quite a good mood, strolling through flagship stores one after another with her sister-in-law and purchasing a considerable amount of items

Qin Mutian seemed quite nervous as well, his palm damp while holding her hand. While she was still in a daze, he had already pulled her hand and was walking towards his parents.

Luo Lvqiao gazed at the horizon, and sure enough, before long, another shooting star streaked across the sky. She hurriedly clasped her hands together, but the shooting star vanished in an instant, and before she could finish her silent wish, it had already disappeared.

Luo Yuanqiao looked at him with piercing eyes: "In fact, I had given you an opportunity. Back then, I knew you were in urgent need of money, so I approached you with a proposal. I offered you a sum of money to divorce Qiao Qiao. In truth, this was a test that could be real or fake. If you were unwilling, it would indicate that you truly love my sister. It would show that you place her as the first priority in your life, above your family, and that you genuinely care for her. In fact, if you had refused at that time, I would have still given you a sum of money to settle your father's matters. This would demonstrate that you prioritize her above your family and sincerely love her. After all, Qiao Qiao has set her sights on you, and we have no way to oppose that. We can only assist you in various ways after recognizing that you truly love Qiao Qiao.

Lou Lvqiao accompanied her mother in the garden to cut some flowers, leaving Qin Mutian, her father, and her elder brother chatting in the living room. This is also good, allowing him to become familiar with his father and elder brother earlier.

The corners of that person's mouth twitched slightly, as if attempting to smile, yet they were unable to move, their face appearing as if it had been frozen stiff, cold and hard as iron. It seems that even the thickest and heaviest of smoky makeup cannot conceal the fact that they once wept bitterly.

After a moment, Qin Mutian tidied up the kitchen, walked over, took the towel from her hand, and gently began to wipe her: "Are you tired?"

Luo Yuanqiao coldly laughed and said: "Qin Mutian, do not think that today I have no way to deal with you. Some time ago, I warned you that you better leave my sister immediately. Otherwise, I am capable of doing anything."

After taking just a few steps, I suddenly heard Qin Mutian's voice, dry and urgent, calling from behind: "Xiao Qiao, is it for me?"

The door was slightly ajar, and faint voices of conversation could be heard from inside: "I suppose I don't need to remind you, what did you promise me back then?"

Qin Mutian secretly kissed her on the cheek and said with a smile, "Give it a try! But the speed of a shooting star is very fast, so you have to make your wish quickly"

It is akin to the situation in the hospital, where he can treat it as if nothing had happened. He even takes on the role of her caregiver, accompanying her to the hospital for follow-up appointments every two weeks, and reminding her to take her medication twice a day at scheduled times. If they happen to be at home together, he will even warm the herbal medicine package in hot water before giving it to her to drink

Luo Lvqiao curled up in the blanket, feeling utterly sleepless. She simply felt an emptiness within her, as if her thoughts were also vacant, everything was just hollow.

Lou Luqiao could not help but frown and said: "All is well."

After her piano birthday, her parents officially forgave her. She often takes the time to return and spend time with her parents

Perhaps she was taken by her father to see his collection of antiques. Her father loved to showcase his collection to his friends. Lou Luqiao couldn't help but smile, thinking about listening to her father's boastful remarks, wondering if he would still use the same old, unchanging phrases. Haha, she could recite them by heart!

It was the night before her parents' wedding anniversary when Lou Lvqiao casually asked him, "Tomorrow is my parents' wedding anniversary. Would you like to come with me?"

The receptionist seems to have said that an ID card is needed, but where did she put it? It should be in the bag, so why isn't it there? Lou Lvqiao emptied everything out of the bag and finally found it

Those scenes seem to be right in front of me—was it because she forced him to express his wishes that they ultimately came to nothing

Lou Luqiao staggered backward a step

It is clear from their accents that it is the elder brother and him. But what are they talking about? Why does he need to say sorry?

She was suddenly startled; could it be that deep down in her heart she had always wanted to continue like this with him

Now she finally understands. Perhaps from the very beginning, his approach to her was solely to gain benefits from her. Later, upon discovering that she had fallen out with her family for his sake, he realized he could gain nothing from her. Thus, he chose to take the money from his elder brother and break up with her

The elder sister mentioned that during the years she was away, our parents did not celebrate their wedding anniversary. This year happens to mark the thirty-fifth anniversary, and according to her brother, they originally planned to invite relatives and friends for a lively celebration. However, our mother, Qiao Qi, said it would be better to let it go; it is rare for the family to gather together, and having a meal together would suffice.

In the blink of an eye, she returned from the garden and his figure was nowhere to be seen

Shui Mo smiled gently, still as tender as water: "In fact, the events of that year have always been like a thorn embedded in my heart. No matter what he did or how he did it, I could never let it go. Later, my father's sudden departure made me begin to confront the issue of life and death separation.

Having enjoyed the cuisine and soaked in the hot springs, the two sat quietly on the balcony. It was the transition between summer and autumn, with a cool and pleasant temperature in the mountains, and a gentle breeze blowing towards them, bringing an indescribable sense of refreshment

The entire world spun and collapsed before the towering green trees.

Lou Lvqiao shyly touched her head, pretending to be embarrassed. Qin Mutian solemnly took her hand and helped her put it in.

When a person reaches their limit, they can still pretend that nothing has happened. She could quietly watch him politely bid farewell to her parents: "Uncle and Aunt, thank you for your hospitality. I hope to come again next time to enjoy the eight-treasure tea made by Aunt."

In fact, if he and she never met again, he could continue to repeat the same routine of work, work, and more work. However, fate arranged for him to meet her, and after that day, he seemed to be addicted, unable to restrain himself from thinking about her, from secretly following her— even if it was just to catch a glimpse of her through the car window, it filled his day with motivation for work. Yet, fate arranged for him to meet her, and after that day, he seemed to be addicted, unable to restrain himself from thinking about her, from secretly following her— even if it was just to catch a glimpse of her through the car window, it filled his day with motivation for work

Before he finished speaking, several meteors actually streaked across the sky in succession. Lou Luqiao closed her eyes and finally succeeded in making her wish. When she looked up, she saw him with his hands clasped together, also making a wish, his gentle and clean face surprisingly displaying a look of devotion.

Alright, it's almost done, let's have a meal

On the way back, Lou Luqiao looked down at her empty wrist and feigned surprise, saying, "Ah, I left my bracelet in the room"

I will not tell you

So beautiful. I remember when I was a child, visiting my grandmother's house, my older brother caught several for me and put them in my tent. They sparkled like the stars in the sky. Unfortunately, they died the next day

After work on Friday, once the two individuals got into the car, it drove off and gradually left the urban area. Ultimately, it stopped at a hot spring resort located on a mountain.

Work hard, for only through work will you not be let down; the more you put in, the more you will receive in return. Every woman must understand this principle

This is the sharp-tongued yet soft-hearted Xie Xiaoshan! Lou Lvqiao suddenly felt a warm current flowing through her heart, and she replied with a message from the past: "Since I've already taken leave, I might as well enjoy myself to the fullest!"

As she got up, Lou Lvqiao suddenly remembered something and turned back to say: "That bag by the sofa is for you"

But he clearly "knew" that she had once been pregnant with another man's child. How could he be so generous? Could it be that he does not mind to such an extent? Lou Lvqiao touched her forehead, seemingly a bit confused! Of course, she would not believe that he loved her to the point of being indifferent to everything. Furthermore, no man should allow his girlfriend to maintain ties with another man, even to the extent of not returning home at night.

Luo Lvqiao remained noncommittal. Qin Mutian was originally just a clothes rack, almost comparable to a model, looking good in anything he wore

However, it cannot be postponed today, as it is evidently quite important. Yet precisely because of this, Lou Lvqiao is even more hesitant

Luo Lvqiao stumbled into the elevator and staggered out of it. She leaned against the door panel and slowly slid down to the ground. ... She hugged her knees, burying her head within them, curling up into a small ball, as if ... . ... as if this was the only way to protect herself

Qiao Qiao, you have always been the most treasured treasure of your parents. Perhaps in the hearts of your father and mother, no one in this world is worthy of you. It is possible that in the past, it was not him, but someone else, and your parents would have opposed it just the same! At that time, you were young and did not understand. Moreover, his family was not well-off, and your parents were worried about you suffering and afraid you would be wronged, which is why they opposed your relationship so strongly

Why? Is it because she feels the time is not right, or is it that she cannot make up her mind? Where exactly did it go wrong that caused her to deviate from her original path?

Yet, she began to feel a vague sense of fear in her heart, as if something was about to be uncovered, something happened, and was about to surge forth.

Therefore, it does not matter whether that person is him or not! As long as you are happy, that is all that matters to your parents

But the people in the room fell silent, and Uncle and Aunt looked at each other in astonishment, even the sister-in-law, who had always been the mediator, was left speechless, staring in shock.

At that time, he took the money given by her family, so he merely found someone to put on a show in front of her

On this day, she suddenly noticed a sign on a magazine announcing the recent launch of the latest men's clothing collection, which had only been on the market for a few days. After pondering for a moment, she picked up the phone and ordered several items of clothing

She clenched her fist and looked up to ask once more, "Is it true? He broke up with me back then because he was using the money you gave him, right?" Her tone was calm and unhurried, as if she were discussing whether the weather today was pleasant, so composed and indifferent, as if it did not matter at all

In fact, you did take the money from our family, and you broke up with Lu Qiao. You have no right to say you love her in front of me. That money was taken by you, not because I held a knife to your neck and forced you to take it. Since you took the money, you have lost the right to utter the words 'I love her' for the rest of your life

Even if he appeared in front of her with other women in his arms, she felt betrayed; however, at that time, her deep love outweighed her hatred. Matters of the heart have always involved two people, and if one person changes, nothing can stop it.

Luo Lvqiao did not know how she walked out of the house, how she drove the car, nor did she know how long she had been driving. She only knew that something happened in her eyes, continuously falling down without pause

Luo Lvqiao could only feel her heart pounding like a drum, with each beat more urgent than the last. In fact, since her return home, her relationship with her parents had improved day by day. However, they never mentioned him, as if it were a forbidden zone for the Luo family, something that could not be touched.

In this world, he is not the only one with a talent for acting; she possesses it as well. Perhaps everyone in this world is playing a role, and they are all skilled enough to win an Oscar. It is just that none of them have anyone to recommend them.

Qin Mutian repeatedly said: "Certainly, certainly!"

In the dimness of the night, the mother gently reached out to smooth the strands of hair that had been blown askew by the wind, her gaze filled with deep affection. It was as if, when she was a child at the kindergarten gate, her mother looked at her with the same eyes, tenderly adjusting her clothes: "Qiao Qiao, you must listen to the teacher. Mommy will come to pick you up after class"

In fact, Lou Lvqiao had never considered allowing Qin Mutian to reappear in her family's life. However, her mother's words made her contemplate for a long time

Today was supposed to be the last day of her plan. She was meant to stay out with others as originally scheduled, and then return hand in hand to tell him it was over. She had never forgiven him; everything during this time was merely a performance for him. Then, holding another man's hand in front of him, she would walk away, just as he did back then

As soon as the phone was turned on, Xie Xiaoshan was online. Seeing her, I quickly sent a message: "My dear aunt, where on earth have you been today? Finally made an appearance, and you still haven't hurried back to me." Her tone was still both venomous and affectionate, unchanged from her true nature.

Qiao Qiao, you are already an adult, and you have your own perspective and choices. In the past, your mother did not understand and always thought you were young. If... if you still choose to be with him now, then this time, your parents will not oppose you any longer

The next day, downstairs in her building, in nearly 20 degrees Celsius heat, Lou Lvqiao watched as Qin Mutian, dressed in a coat, drove away.

When she regained consciousness, Lou Lvqiao found herself still sitting by the door with her knees hugged to her chest, and the room remained shrouded in darkness. She opened her eyes and took a while to adjust, realizing that she was in a hotel room. She stood up unsteadily, feeling dizzy, as if her head were a mass of paste

In fact, this matter has been the most troubling for her over the years. Whenever she thinks of it, it feels as if a bone is lodged in her throat

Luo Lvqiao stopped at a roadside hotel with tearful, dazed eyes. In her haze, she seemed to see the doorman at the hotel entrance looking at her in surprise, and she vaguely felt that the people coming and going in the lobby were also casting their gazes upon her, but she could no longer care about anything. In the past, she had always placed the utmost importance on beauty and elegance, but at this moment, she could no longer attend to anything.

However, she did not proceed according to the original plan

Lou Luqiao feels increasingly like an ostrich, wanting only to bury her head in the sand, ignoring everything around her. Days pass by like flowing water, and it seems that this way of living is quite good.

Now both Dad and Mom have come to an understanding. As parents, they certainly wish for their daughter to be loving and happy, and to have a long-lasting and fulfilling life. However, in reality, the person you fall in love with and marry may end up being someone with whom you grow old together, but there is also a significant possibility of separation or divorce. This is because we do not know what tomorrow or the day after tomorrow will bring. Since the future is so uncertain, we will not impose strict expectations. As long as you feel happy, that is what matters. Truly, as long as you are joyful, your parents will also be happy.

Sister-in-law Ren Yizhen called to invite her to go shopping, and Lou Luqiao agreed. Upon arriving at the agreed location, she saw her mother Qiao Qi waiting for her together with sister-in-law.

Then what does it matter? They don't know us anyway, so let them laugh

Occasionally, Lou Lvqiao would think: Can we give each other a real chance again

But what did he give her? Even if they have parted ways, she occasionally thinks of him and still believes that he once loved her, only that he no longer loves her now. Isn't love always like this? It arrives and departs in the same unexpected manner.

He is just like this; if he no longer appears, she will eventually forget one day, treating it merely as forgetting a chapter of the past

Then I shall not speak either

Qin Mutian was quite dissatisfied and asked again and again, "Which set is better?" She lazily looked up and replied, "It's all the same, they're all pretty much alike." In fact, when it comes to men's clothing, there are only a few styles; aside from variations in color and details, there is hardly any difference.

In fact, it was intentional on her part. Last night, while taking a shower, she deliberately took it off and placed it in the corner of the sink. Just now, when tidying up the items, she again intentionally overlooked the large bracelet.

The two have been together for six months

She excitedly grabbed his hand and exclaimed, "Look, it's a meteor, a meteor!" He also embraced her, reached out a hand, and playfully pinched her nose, saying, "There are the most meteors in summer, what's so strange about it!" He had lived in the mountains since childhood and had seen so many that he was no longer surprised by them.

Lou Luqiao has never hated anyone as much in this lifetime

He indeed took the money and divorced you as agreed

Luo Lvqiao wandered through the corridor in a daze, relying on her instincts to arrive at her bedroom

Xie Xiaoshan was skeptical on the other end, but still decided to do as she suggested: "Alright."

If it were not for his reappearance, she should have been able to forget him. Those youthful and reckless days, she had long since forgotten; when she occasionally recalled them, it felt merely like a dream. Over the years, she had already restored herself, at least before she encountered him again, she thought it could be so. Why did he have to appear before her once more? He has already achieved success and fame, he is wealthy enough; what more does he want to deceive her about, what does he still wish to take from her?

Qin Mutian, who was particularly playful, hurriedly followed suit and called out: "Hello, Uncle Zhang, hello, Uncle Li"

Upon hearing this, Lou Lvqiao nearly choked on her food. She looked up in surprise, staring wide-eyed at this fellow, wondering if his mind had truly gone awry.

Although you have always wanted to repay me this sum of money, fully aware that I would not accept it, you insisted on transferring it to my account. Indeed! Now you are quite wealthy and can repay me many times over 2 million. However, to me, you ultimately took it, and you gave up on Qiao Qiao for the sake of money. I cannot trust you. Since you gave up once back then, perhaps due to some calculation of interests, there could be a second time. In my eyes, no matter how much money you have, you will never be worthy of her. Qiao Qiao is my dearest and beloved sister; she deserves better.

But now she finally understands that the separation of the two was so unbearable—perhaps he had calculated everything from the very beginning when he was with her. It was all for the sake of their family's money

It is a pity that at that time you chose to take that sum of money. This indicates that in a critical moment, the first person you chose to sacrifice was Qiao Qiao. No matter how much you claim to love her, this so-called 'love' of yours is fundamentally discounted. Even if it were not at that moment, perhaps at another crucial time, under unavoidable circumstances, you would still make the choice to abandon Qiao Qiao.

Qiao Qi smiled and said, "You can come over whenever you have time." This statement from his mother was a form of tacit approval. Qin Mutian naturally understood: "I have time. I often have time."

The day after that encounter, Lou Luqiao remained like a turtle, curled up in its shell, too afraid to move.

However, the invitation states that one must attend with family.

Perhaps he never loved her at all. Everything was merely a performance, solely for the sake of money

It seems that Xie Xiaoshan's apparent indifference is entirely feigned. She leisurely sipped several mouthfuls of coffee while stroking her head, and then replied slowly, "Don't rush. Contact the agent of the star Yu Nu, Yuan Yuan, and tell them that our new magazine would like to invite her for an exclusive interview."

Luo Lvqiao smiled brightly and said, "Television and novels all say that making a wish upon a shooting star is very effective. Do you think it's true?" It seems that every girl has had that silly thought in her heart, wanting to be with someone forever, and using such a cute way of making a wish to achieve it

She is very afraid of meeting her parents and elder brother. After reconciling with her parents, Lou Lvqiao is particularly concerned about their feelings and does not want them to know that their unfilial daughter is still entangled with the man from back then

Yet for him, she quarreled with her brother who had loved her since childhood and turned against her doting parents. She sacrificed an entire world, revolving solely around him—in that tiny room, she learned to wash his clothes, to cook for him, to tidy up, and even to sew a tiny button. When pricked by the needle, she felt no pain, believing instead that it was the greatest happiness in the world. She sacrificed an entire world, revolving solely around him—in that tiny room, she learned to wash his clothes, to cook for him, to tidy up, and even to sew a tiny button. When pricked by the needle, she felt no pain, believing instead that it was the greatest happiness in the world.

Qin Mutian remained silent and did not speak. Did he not wish to refuse with pride back then? Yet, the circumstances at that time—his father severely injured and lying in the intensive care unit, the victim's family pleading for compensation, his sister having her lumbar spine crushed by a machine at the factory and unable to stop her rehabilitation—everything required money

After a long pause, Qin Mutian finally spoke in a hushed voice: "Brother Lou, after all these years, I am no longer the person without any financial foundation that I used to be, and Xiao Qiao is no longer the Xiao Qiao of the past. Since so many years have passed and we are still able to be together, it shows that we truly have a connection. Why not give me a chance? Let me prove to you that I can now protect and take care of her well." Since so many years have passed and we are still able to be together, it shows that we truly have a connection. Why not give me a chance? Let me prove to you that I can now protect and take care of her well.

Qin Mutian fell silent for a moment and said: "Indeed, perhaps I truly do not have the right to say these two words. But the fact is, over the years, there has not been a single day when I could forget her. If this does not count as love, then what does?"

He continued to do this, repeating the same instructions and actions every day like a robot, working, working, and working again. He numbed himself in this way. Until on that stormy day with strong winds and heavy rain, he saw her trying to hail a taxi in the rain. In that instant, all the light and shadow in the world vanished, and everything, everything paled in comparison to his desire to see her

Luo Lvqiao: "Indeed."

Lou Luqiao had never imagined that her resolute mother would actually say such words to her this time. Back then, she had so eagerly hoped that her parents and elder brother would accept him. Yet, they did not. Now, however, it was obtained so easily, without any effort at all

Luo Lvqiao firmly declined, saying: "I still won't go."

After a long time, Lou Lvqiao slowly turned around and gazed steadily at her elder brother: "Elder brother, may I ask you something?"

Qin Mutian took her hand and retrieved an item from the pocket of his coat, sliding it onto her wrist. Lou Luqiao felt a cool object glide over her skin, and when she looked up, she was surprised to find an antique, intricately carved silver bracelet adorning her wrist.

Shui Mo continued, "You once told me that in life, things do not go as we wish, eight or nine out of ten times. But the most important thing is to grasp what you want. Lu Qiao, you have always been an understanding person, a hundred times smarter than I am, and I hope you do not become confused by your own situation."

She had anticipated this situation long ago; in the magazine and news industry, time is of the essence. Lou Luqiao finished her coffee in one gulp and confidently said: "Don't worry. You should call that agent again and report a flight to her, MU574 from Luohai to New York, USA, on the 5th of last month"

In the afternoon, Qin Mutian called: "Lü Qiao, accompany me to a dinner party tonight." Lou Lü Qiao hesitated for a few seconds: "Let me think about it."

Luo Lvqiao originally thought he was just joking, but the next day, under the bright sun, he actually wore it for real

The most sensational news currently on major websites is the breakup incident involving first-tier star Yuan Yuan and popular young actor Ma Jin Tian, with suspicions of a third party's involvement. However, the star Yuan Yuan has repeatedly denied this, stating that their feelings have faded due to spending little time together, and they have chosen to remain friends.

He then shook hands with his elder brother, Lou Yuanqiao, to bid farewell. Both of them still wore broad smiles on their faces, showing no trace whatsoever of the conversation that had just taken place in the room.

Qin Mutian was very accommodating towards her. Perhaps due to past events, he never uttered a single word, regardless of what she did or how she did it; all that remained was his forbearance.

Luo Lvqiao looked up from the television and softly responded with a "mm" as an acknowledgment

It has finally been confirmed that everything I just heard is true. There is not a shred of falsehood. Even if she wants to deceive herself, she cannot.

It was a summer night, and occasionally a shooting star streaked across the sky, slicing through the dark curtain of night and leaving a long trail of fire in its wake

Xie Xiaoshan was completely baffled: "What on earth is going on? Lou Lvqiao, what exactly are you trying to hint at?" She replied, "All you need to do is report this to her agent and have her pass it on to Miss Yuan Yuan. Just wait for the good news."

She sighed in frustration, saying, "So soon, they haven't finished speaking yet!" He comforted her, saying, "There will definitely be more later, just be well prepared."

Brother Lou, indeed, I once promised you that I would break up with her and never appear in front of her again. In fact, for all these years, I have been forcing myself to do so. Even in the same city, breathing the same air, I have been compelling myself not to listen, not to think, and not to ask

Qin Mutian finally changed into one outfit after another to show her. Lou Luqiao became annoyed by him and, somewhat perfunctorily, pointed at one outfit and said, "This one is acceptable"

He was wearing her small printed apron, which was both small and narrow, giving off a charmingly comical vibe. Perhaps he heard her footsteps, as Qin Mutian turned around with a smile: "The meeting was delayed for quite a while today, so I just made a couple of dishes for dinner. We can eat soon."

The parents had never mentioned Qin Mutian, and naturally, Lou Lvqiao did not dare to say a word, fearing that it would anger them again. However, no matter how much she tried to avoid it, she never expected to encounter him face to face like this.

In those years, she was a greenhouse flower cherished in the palms of her parents and elder brother, the so-called delicate flower that had never touched the spring sun or water, and she was probably the only one like that.

That is absolutely impossible, but Lou Lvqiao could only smile without speaking. The banquet felt to her like a form of torture. She felt as if she were a steak, constantly being flipped in a frying pan, burnt on both the inside and outside.

Qin Mutian finally felt at ease: "Alright, this is the one."

Lou Lvqiao, in a state of confusion, called out to Shui Mo and foolishly asked her: "What ultimately made you truly forgive Yan Baiyao?"

In retrospect, she occasionally finds herself in a daze when recalling his solemn demeanor as he put the bracelet on her in the car that day

She had never intended to bring it up, after all, she was prepared to break up with him at any time. Therefore, she did not want her parents to know that she was entangled with him again, not wanting to cause them further sadness and disappointment

Qin Mutian suggested with a smile, "How about we go down and catch it?" His expression was surprisingly playful, resembling that of a child, completely devoid of his usual gentle and composed demeanor

Luo Yuanqiao looked at him deeply and said: "Your situation has nothing to do with me. I just want to remind you of how you promised me back then. A man should at least keep his word."

Without knowing how much time had passed, Lou Lvqiao simply got out of bed, no longer fighting against herself. She turned on her computer and discovered that in just a little over a day of being offline, the world had turned upside down.

Is he really starting out with this sum of money? Lou Lvqiao laughed through her tears

Luo Lvqiao tilted her head and smiled: "What if I can't catch them? Wouldn't it be embarrassing if someone sees me? At my age, still trying to catch fireflies..."

The two of them naturally knew Qin Mutian and responded with a smile, saying, "Alright, alright." They teased Lou Zhenghua, saying, "Brother Lou, we really envy you. You have such a beautiful daughter, and look, she has found such a capable boyfriend.

There are only you and me here, no need for pretense. You can spare that brotherly talk. Lou Yuanqiao's tone was cold and resolute

The moonlight flowed like water, quietly spilling all around. Qin Mutian gently embraced her, feeling slightly tipsy at this moment, likely due to having consumed some clear wine earlier.

Qin Mutian's voice was filled with anguish: "Elder brother, I know you love Xiao Qiao, you care for Xiao Qiao. If it weren't for the circumstances back then, I would not have agreed to do that thing which I regret the most in this lifetime."

Qin Mutian put on his coat, and there seemed to be an unusual satisfaction in his expression: "Lü Qiao, thank you for the birthday gift you gave me"

Luo Lvqiao suddenly said: "Look, over there in the bushes, is that flickering light, sometimes visible and sometimes hidden, fireflies?" Qin Mutian glanced in the direction she was pointing and smiled, saying: "Yes. What's wrong?"

Once, she had set a plan: a duration of six months! To lure him into her trap, and then ruthlessly abandon him

Lou Luqiao was eventually dragged away by him

Did he think that what he gave up was merely a relationship? Lou Lvqiao reached out and vigorously wiped away the tears on her face, forcing a smile. One day, she would make him understand what he truly gave up.

He is fidgety in front of his parents, not at all the calm person he usually is

Lü Qiao asked mournfully, "What you said in the collection room just now, is it all true?" Lou Yuanqiao's expression changed several times in an instant. Unable to bear the shocking despair in Lü Qiao's eyes, he gently lowered his eyelids and replied, "Did you hear that?"

Luo Lvqiao is unaware

Qin Mutian, while nodding respectfully to Uncle Lou and Aunt Lou, was already composed and gracious, saying: "Hello, Uncle and Aunt. I am very pleased to meet you here today"

Qin Mutian reached into his pocket and felt the silver bracelet. Lou Luqiao exclaimed in surprise, "Oh, how did it end up with you?" This astonishment was not feigned.

Luo Zhenghua turned around with a smile, being exceedingly polite. Individuals of their stature, even if they are quite detestable, would still engage in a few courteous remarks with a cheerful demeanor in such occasions

Luo Lvqiao suddenly recalled that over a month ago, she had encountered Yuan Yuan on a flight from Luohai to the United States, and the man beside her was not Ma Jintian. The two interacted frequently, appearing quite intimate. However, at that time, she had only caught a glimpse and, adopting an attitude of indifference, not only did she not pay special attention but also deliberately avoided it. After all, such matters are commonplace in the entertainment industry, and she had long since become accustomed to them. Now it seems that at that time, Yuan Yuan was clearly already cheating.

The more one fears, the more likely things will happen. Lou Lvqiao was frozen in the corner filled with the fragrance of clothes and the shadows of hair, watching the figures of her parents, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

She stared in astonishment and thought: This guy must have hit his head recently

Xie Xiaoshan sent two eye-rolling emojis, indicating she is likely very exasperated: "Only you would think of that. Which magazine isn't trying to grab attention these days? As soon as the news broke yesterday, I had Light Beauty reach out to them. The response from their agent was that there are already several interviews lined up. If we are willing to wait, we can discuss it again next month. Quite impressive, isn't it!" As soon as the news broke yesterday, I had Light Beauty reach out to them. The response from their agent was that there are already several interviews lined up. If we are willing to wait, we can discuss it again next month. Quite impressive, isn't it!

Luo Yuanqiao raised an eyebrow: "So, are you saying that you are unwilling to leave Qiao Qiao on your own?" Qin Mutian's tone was calm yet resolute: "Yes. Unless Xiao Qiao no longer wants me and chooses to leave me."

Breakup, yet another breakup. This world is indeed a world of breakups. However, in the entertainment industry, the breakups that are reported online and in the news are all public relations statements, and almost 99% of them are false. The young star Yuan Yuan is naturally familiar with this; she has been seen at many fashion parties, looking very sweet and charming, with exceptionally high social skills. To quote Xie Xiaoshan, a beauty who understands the rules and knows how to play the game, it is difficult not to become famous!

Cold water splashed onto her face, refreshing and invigorating, making her feel much more awake. The woman in the mirror had eyes swollen like walnuts, her hair disheveled, resembling a madwoman, utterly haggard to the extreme. She stared blankly, unable to recognize who this person was for quite some time.

Upon returning home, she casually tossed the bag of men's clothing beside the sofa and went straight into the bathroom. When she came out, Qin Mutian had already returned, and the entire living room was filled with a delightful aroma

It seems that Shui Mo understands this even more clearly than she does. It is either to continue or to give up; there is no third option available.

Lou Luqiao looked up in surprise, unable to believe it

You left it in the bathroom

This news is quite sensational. It seems that any magazine issue, as long as it features Yuan Yuan as the cover girl and conducts an exclusive interview, is bound to sell well. She charged her phone, which had automatically shut down, and got up to prepare two packets of instant coffee for herself. Since the preparations are underway, she should muster all her energy!

Everything left him with no choice but to accept his terms

The reality is even more unbearable than what was known. He took her family's money before breaking up with her. Because he took the money and made a promise to his older brother, he deceived her by pretending to be with someone else. Is there a more disgraceful way to break up than this? Is there a more despicable way to end a relationship than this?

His smile was deep and subtle: "Do you like it?" Lou Lvqiao smiled faintly

She had never mentioned the matter of the child to him. Because it was a wound deeply buried in her heart, one that should not be touched. If possible, she would prefer that he never know that the child was his. Because he is unworthy

The truth of the matter turns out to be like this. Everything is merely a story, a play woven together by a few of her closest and dearest people, and she is the only protagonist, the only one kept in the dark.

Several old family friends were standing next to Lou Zhenghua, all of whom were of the uncle generation to Lou Luqiao. Lou Luqiao greeted each of them in turn: "Hello, Uncle Zhang, hello, Uncle Li"

Xie Xiaoshan sent three fiery emojis in succession: "Please come back soon. You know that without you, the magazine office feels like it has lost its backbone. The cover for the new magazine has not been finalized yet, and it is about to go to print..."

My parents and elder brother once said that he approached her with ulterior motives, but she never believed it. However, the facts have proven that experience prevails; in the end, he indeed took money from her family

But what about the facts

No, it won't happen. She shook her head vigorously, refusing to think any further.

"Alright. I said." He looked at her with a smile, articulating each word clearly, "I want us to be together forever"

However, whenever Lou Lvqiao thinks of the scene of his betrayal, this thought comes to an abrupt halt

He had countless times contemplated what he would do if time could flow backward, if it were truly possible. Even if he did not want to admit it, he knew he would still make the same choice. Although he clearly understood the painful consequences his choice would bring him, this bitter cup of sorrow was one he alone would take a lifetime to savor