Chapter 7, Love is the bright flame in the darkness

Oh, good, I am currently at my parents' place, and I will just take them over tonight

Miss Che

If Song Yiming really breaks open the door, Zhang Meiwen will probably come back and start asking questions again. She cannot allow Zhang Meiwen to worry about her any longer

"Is this wedding dress beautiful?" Shen Qianxue stopped in front of a wedding dress adorned with small diamonds and asked Song Yiming, who was following behind her

When Shen Qianxue woke up, there were several new messages in her inbox, which she quickly deleted after browsing through them

At that moment, a woman dressed entirely in black blocked Shen Qianxue's path

Shen Qianxue arrived at the entrance of the Plum Blossom Police Station. She gazed at the pentagram at the entrance, her heart filled with mixed emotions

"Look at what you are saying, we are good friends, how could I be afraid to hold a wedding with you?" Che Xiaoman also laughed in agreement, "I would love for us to hold a wedding together."

The restaurant is bustling with voices, as busy waitstaff move back and forth between the main hall, private rooms, and the kitchen. The aroma of food intertwines with the gunpowder scent that cannot be detected at this dining table

Is it very expensive? I don't think so!" Shen Qianxue laughed mockingly, and the tension gradually filled the entire space. "Yi Ming said that as long as I like it, even if it's a wedding dress worth over a hundred thousand, he will buy it for me.

Is it useful to look up first? It is more useful to take action first, right?" Shen Qianxue snatched the wedding dress and, with her head held high, walked towards the changing room while saying, "This principle is something you taught me. I have always kept it in mind.

What is the difference between you and Xia Ziming? You both seem to like girls who throw themselves at you, don't you?" Shen Qianxue scoffed, unable to control her wandering thoughts

I do not want to see you, leave!" Shen Qianxue saw that Song Yiming showed no sign of remorse, and her anger intensified. She pushed Song Yiming towards the main door, determined to force him out.

Miss Shen, I believe you are an intelligent person; reporting to the police would not be beneficial for you. The Xia Group has substantial assets, and it is quite easy for them to cover up a matter.

Shen Qianxue took a deep breath, and from the eyes of those around her, she realized that she had no ability to compete with the Xia Group. The only thing she could do now was to go to the human resources office to process her resignation.

Shen Qianxue was anxiously trying to clarify the facts for Song Yiming, while Song Yiming admitted his mistake in front of his parents: "Yes, yes, yes, next time I will definitely make an appointment in advance"

What do you want to do? How do you want me to do it?" Shen Qianxue paused at the entrance of the police station and asked

Yang Xiaofan's desk has been removed, and now it is cluttered with some miscellaneous items

They were all witnesses to the incident, yet they chose to turn a blind eye to the matter for the sake of their careers and financial gain

After Shen Qianxue got out of the car, she walked towards Yang Xiaofan.

They first offered so-called consolation payments and then issued a stern statement expressing their desire to prevent the dissemination of false information both within and outside the company

Shen Qianxue recalled that day when her phone was smashed by Xia Ziming, which resulted in her missing Song Yiming's call

The waiter noticed that two more people had arrived at the table, so he instinctively added two more seats for them. The originally pleasant atmosphere became subdued after the arrival of these two individuals

Song Yiming pressed down on Shen Qianxue, looking at her with a panicked expression: "Have you finally decided to open the door? Why haven't you come to find me these days? Why are you avoiding me?"

This sentence played over and over in Shen Qianxue's mind like a spell

Shen Qianxue was the first to break the deadlock, smiling as she said: "Yi Ming and I are discussing our marriage and the arrangements for the wedding."

Song Yiming set down his beer, turned around, and embraced Shen Qianxue. She trembled in his arms, like a homeless stray cat. He gently placed her head on his chest and comforted her softly

"Let us go at 8 PM; at that time, there will be no sun, and you can also go out." Shen Qianxue directly provided a specific time

Shen Qianxue had been hiding in her home for several days, only leaving her room during mealtimes, while spending the rest of her time in her own room

"Qianxue, I have kept you waiting." Song Yiming's voice came from a short distance away. He stepped out of the private car, walked around to the back seat, opened the door, and held an umbrella to shield his parents from the rain. It seemed that Song's father and mother were aware that they were to meet their in-laws tonight, as they had dressed up especially for the occasion, looking particularly spirited.

Song Yiming, realizing he had misspoken, quickly apologized to Shen Qianxue, which made Shen Qianxue unable to suppress her laughter

The delicate tulle of the wedding dress appears extremely lightweight, presenting a crystalline pure white color throughout. The floor-length skirt features layers of sheer fabric, with a simple yet exquisite design. At the back of the dress, there is a fluffy, cascading bow, and a veil adorned with scattered diamonds flows down from the model's head. The entire wedding dress exudes a sense of luxurious elegance, yet this particular dress was chosen by Che Xiaoman yesterday

Two years have passed, yet Xia Ziming remains as self-righteous as ever, abusing his power and even attempting to violate her... And she, as a victim, finds herself with no place to seek justice for her grievances

Shen Qianxue raised her head and looked directly at Xia Ziming: "I want to take away the contracted work that Song Yiming just signed with the company."

Shen Qianxue shook her head; in fact, she should have realized long ago that Che Xiaoman was not a good person. She had clearly seen Che Xiaoman choking her younger brother, yet she still foolishly believed that Che Xiaoman had her reasons... Even Yi Ming was deceived by her... Song Yiming, the one who brought her light and hope, had actually ended up with Che Xiaoman...

Xia Ziming nodded in agreement without a second thought

In comparison to Shen Qianxue's anger, the other party appeared much more composed: "Am I speaking nonsense? You and Xia Ziming were in a previous romantic relationship; this can be verified. Whether it is an infringement or a rekindling of old feelings, who can say for certain? Moreover, you have no evidence; relying solely on your testimony cannot convict Xia Ziming."

Qianxue, have you ever considered that your misfortunes are all due to those two individuals? All the suffering you have endured has been brought upon you by them

She suddenly smiled: "I came to see my fiancé, is that not allowed?" Her voice was unprecedentedly cheerful, "I have some good news I want to share with you"

"I am sorry, I lost control that day, I truly did not mean to." Xia Ziming noticed the panic on Shen Qianxue's face, and he hurriedly moved in front of her, grasping her arms and repeatedly apologizing, "I was momentarily possessed by a whim, I actually did not want it to be that way, I am sorry."

"Yiming, do you think I look good in this wedding dress?" Shen Qianxue's lips were adorned with a sweet and happy smile as she brushed past Che Xiaoman and walked up to Song Yiming.

"Qianxue, I have made plans to go out with a few ladies tonight, so I won't be coming home. Please take good care of yourself at home." Zhang Meiwen knocked on Shen Qianxue's door and then began to change her shoes to go out

I love you, Qianxue

What is it? Song Yiming asked

Shen Qianxue walked over quickly and asked, "What happened?"

"Are you really going to resign? Aren't you going to reconsider? I know it was my fault before, but your resignation..." Xia Ziming lowered his head in guilt, and his voice became lacking in confidence.

"Have you decided where to hold the wedding?" Che Xiaoman asked, seemingly very interested in Shen Qianxue's marriage.

Song Yiming felt somewhat uneasy about Shen Qianxue and Che Xiaoman being alone together, but seeing Shen Qianxue's expression, he had no choice but to go along with her wishes and select a dress.

Shen Qianxue shook her head: "You still haven't answered my question. Aren't you someone who doesn't drink?"

Shen Qianxue glanced at the message, recalling the woman's eyes that glimmered with a cold light and her words spoken in a chilling tone

She was violated by Xia Ziming while Che Xiaoman and Song Yiming were together

Regardless, she would only believe what Song Yiming told her in person

Song Yiming gently explained: "What are you talking about? Am I such a frivolous person? Even if I were, it would only be with you"

"The contract has come back, aren't you happy?" Shen Qianxue evaded the question.

Shen Qianxue's expression changed slightly, filled with some confusion: "Did you call Che Xiaoman? What does this have to do with Song Yiming?"

I want to reclaim everything I have lost from them. I just want to live fiercely in front of them once, to prove to them that I, Shen Qianxue, am not inferior to any of them! Her tightly clenched fists trembled uncontrollably, and tears welled up in Shen Qianxue's eyes. She was unwilling to speak of the events that occurred that day, unwilling to let Song Yiming know her true intentions.

Che Xiaoman seemed to have noticed that Shen Qianxue was acting strangely, but she had never been afraid of anyone. Shen Qianxue could not defeat her in the past, and it was impossible for her to do so now.

Song Yiming was momentarily taken aback, and then could not help but chuckle.

Do you still need me to tell you why? Shen Qianxue forcefully pushed Song Yiming away, got up from the floor, and closed the door.

"Yi Ming, I ask you, if I have something particularly important that I need your help with, would you help me unconditionally?" Shen Qianxue gazed into Song Yi Ming's eyes

The multimedia message was sent from an unfamiliar number. Shen Qianxue hesitated for a moment but ultimately clicked to download it. After downloading the multimedia message, she discovered it was a voice recording. She found a seat by the window, sat down, and then plugged in her headphones to listen to the voice message.

"Of course, whatever my dear wife says is fine." Song Yiming replied to Shen Qianxue with a smile

And then there was that matter... Che Xiaoman, in order to be with Xia Ziming, actually...

Shen Qianxue fell silent, not because she was intimidated by the other party, but because she did not wish to waste any more words with this unscrupulous lawyer. She hung up the phone and continued on her way to the hospital

Song Yiming gently leaned closer to her ear and whispered, "Qianxue, let us get married."

Shen Qianxue silently mocked herself, bypassed the office partition, and walked through the corridor connecting different offices

In Song Yiming's dark pupils, there was a hint of profundity, akin to a sky shrouded in misty rain. He could not recall when he had discussed the wedding date with Shen Qianxue, nor did he understand why Shen Qianxue was behaving so unusually today

Outside the door, the sound of knocking continued, as Song Yiming persistently pleaded with Shen Qianxue to open the door.

He muttered to himself, laughing self-deprecatingly: "I thought you still had me in your heart, I thought you had forgiven me."

Song Yiming fell silent for a moment, then revealed a faint smile under Shen Qianxue's burning gaze: "I remember that I am not very familiar with Miss Che, so it is better to call me Song Yiming." Noticing that Che Xiaoman's expression changed, he then turned to face Shen Qianxue, "As for the rest, being able to marry Qianxue is the greatest fortune of my life; how could I not be happy?"

His actions did not elicit the slightest ripple in Shen Qianxue's eyes. He turned his head in disappointment, wanting to say something, but when he opened his mouth, he found himself unable to utter a word. He stared blankly at Shen Qianxue, while she, in turn, stared vacantly at the leather sofa.

Shen Qianxue noticed some new faces, but she did not waste too much attention on them again

Che Xiaoman was taken aback for a second, then replied defiantly, "What a coincidence? Ziming and I are also discussing wedding arrangements." Che Xiaoman pretended to be affectionate as she linked her arm with Xia Ziming's, casting a challenging glance at Shen Qianxue.

Due to the lack of a prior reservation for a private room, they could only sit in the lobby. Song's father and mother criticized Song Yiming a few times, saying that he was fully prepared but lacked the favorable wind.

"Qian Xue, don't overthink it. Song Yiming answering Che Xiaoman's call might just be a coincidence," Yang Xiaofan hurriedly explained, but it seemed to only make things worse.

"Qianxue, let us have a talk," Xia Ziming hurriedly grasped Shen Qianxue's arm, his once proud eyes now revealing a look of earnest pleading

When a solitary man and woman are alone in a room, can it truly be said that nothing happens? Why did Song Yiming answer Che Xiaoman's call?

When it was Yang Xiaofan's turn, he pretended not to understand the company's hints, and in the end, he was unexpectedly dismissed

After the meal was served, everyone appeared to be enjoying dinner in a harmonious atmosphere

Song Yiming looked at Shen Qianxue with a doubtful gaze. He suddenly recalled that after they reconciled, he had asked Shen Qianxue how she dealt with the matter of Xia Ziming's infringement upon her, but Shen Qianxue said she had already handled it and refused to elaborate on the specifics. Today, their chance encounter made Shen Qianxue's attitude even more peculiar. He wanted to ask, but due to the circumstances, he did not speak up immediately.

Shen Qianxue stepped out of the oppressive office building, taking a deep breath as if feeling much lighter.

"Qianxue, open the door, I know you are home, open the door!" The frantic knocking echoed, and Shen Qianxue recognized the voice, her heart fluttering in a daze.

The ringtone emanated from Shen Qianxue's crossbody bag. Shen Qianxue glanced at the caller ID and chose to reject the call. Uncertain of what to say to Song Yiming, she silenced her phone, took a look at the hospital, and turned to leave.

It seems that the source of her anger is not Xia Ziming, but him

"Compensation? Settlement?" Shen Qianxue scoffed while holding her phone, "Xia Ziming's representative lawyer is just as arrogant as he is. Did I ever say that I agree to a settlement? Want to resolve this privately? Let me tell you, no way! I'm going to report this to the police shortly..."

A few people had just sat down to order their dishes when they encountered Xia Ziming and Che Xiaoman, who happened to be passing by. It seemed that they were also there to dine, and coincidentally, neither of them had managed to reserve a private room.

That year, Xia Ziming repeatedly claimed that the wrong person was Shen Qianxue, using bail to force her into reconciliation. When she was unwilling, she turned around and got together with her best friend

"Why do you want to be with Che Xiaoman ... ... Why, why ... ... " Shen Qianxue sobbed while beating Song Yiming's chest.

Che Xiaoman clenched her fists tightly, took a deep breath, and watched Shen Qianxue fiddling with the wedding dress in front of the mirror, feeling quite distressed inside

Che Xiaoman was somewhat surprised and responded with a smile, "What a coincidence, we are too."

"Forgiveness? If you were me, would you forgive?" Shen Qianxue only blames herself for being powerless and without influence; even if she has been wronged, she cannot seek justice for herself

The delicate drizzle falls like smoke and mist, gently sprinkling over the city's nightscape. The rain has not yet reached the point where one needs to open an umbrella, merely enough to dampen a few strands of hair

"Miss Che, do you have a wedding dress you like?" the sales assistant asked very politely, but Che Xiaoman shot a glare at the assistant and left the bridal shop without looking back

"Yiming, I want to go to another wedding dress photography studio called Lanfang Wedding Photography. They have a wider variety of wedding dress styles, and their photography team is also more professional." Shen Qianxue firmly rejected the wedding dress shop suggested by Song Yiming. She looked up at Song Yiming with a playful expression and said, "Shall we go to Lanfang?"

Song Yiming did not respond, remaining as calm as ever. He closed the door and walked towards the sofa, cutting off the only source of light that had been cast in from the hallway

Miss, please let me try on this wedding dress. Shen Qianxue gently touched the veil draped over the model's shoulders and continued to call the sales assistant over.

Immediately afterwards, a man's voice emerged: "In fact, there is no need to fear litigation; with my capabilities, Young Master Xia will definitely be fine."

Meanwhile, Shen Qianxue had already taken a taxi back to Mingyu Publishing Company

"Perhaps it is not you, but there will always be someone to help you do it." Shen Qianxue forcefully withdrew her hand, a hint of a cold smile lingering at the corner of her lips, "I only now understand what the two worlds that people speak of mean. You and I are truly people from two different worlds."

The woman who stopped her outside the Meihua Police Station is the one in the WeChat profile picture

"You will know soon enough," Shen Qianxue said mysteriously, turning her head to smile at Zhang Meiwen

Shen Qianxue stood under the light steel and glass awning of a restaurant, gazing up at the night sky. The fine drizzle dampened the glass above her head

The main door stood wide open, allowing the night breeze to flow in, and the dim light from the corridor also spilled inside

Who are you

At the entrance of the police station, that mysterious woman said to her: "Do you not want to take revenge on them? Do you intend to remain weak forever?"

You should be aware that once the police become involved in this matter, your reputation will also be compromised. Moreover, are you certain that you have sufficient funds to engage in a lawsuit

Shen Qianxue did not wish to become entangled with Xia Ziming on this issue, but there were many eyes in the Human Resources office watching them. Embarrassing matters and shameful topics were not something Shen Qianxue wanted to discuss in front of others, so she compromised and nodded.

So it turns out that Shen Qianxue was avoiding him because of this

Song Yiming took a few sips of the soy milk and casually glanced at the contents of the note.

Shen Qianxue was taken aback; it turned out that the lawyer's call was not a coincidence, and the Xia family had long since devised a good strategy to deal with this matter

"Qianxue, you have finally arrived," Yang Xiaofan said, hurrying forward to meet Shen Qianxue, displaying a look of concern.

Is this the mother of Qianxue?" Song's father and mother approached Shen Qianxue and Zhang Meiwen with smiles. Zhang Meiwen nodded frequently, as if understanding the situation, but suddenly felt a bit awkward, thinking that she was dressed too casually.

What exactly do you want?" Shen Qianxue interrupted Xia Ziming's words and questioned him

Is it for her own peace of mind? Shen Qianxue lowered her eyelids and remained silent for a few seconds. She is not a saint; since he has mentioned compensation, what is there for her to hesitate to ask for?

A woman's words seem to possess a magical power. In the midst of chaos, Shen Qianxue made a decision. After exiting WeChat, she dialed Song Yiming's number: "Yiming, let's go to Yudingji tonight. I heard the dishes there are quite delicious"

Zhang Meiwen only knew that Shen Qianxue had been dismissed, but did not inquire about the reason; her daughter was grown and had her own ideas

Shen Qianxue was on her way to the hospital and asked Yang Xiaofan to wait for her at the hospital entrance

"Public justice?" The other party seemed to find something amusing and laughed. Once the laughter subsided, they spoke in a manner as if addressing an ant, "The Xia Group has substantial assets; it is quite easy to cover up a matter! Furthermore, what do you intend to accuse Mr. Xia of? No one witnessed what happened in the office. You claim that Mr. Xia assaulted you, but we could just as easily say that you were seducing Mr. Xia in the office, and that Mr. Xia, following your lead, wished to engage in a relationship that transcended the boundaries of hierarchy, only for you to turn around and bite back."

Just thinking of this, she felt as if her breath became excruciatingly painful

Che Xiaoman had an appointment to try on the dress at 8 o'clock today, but unexpectedly ran into Shen Qianxue: "What a coincidence, I also have my eye on this wedding dress." Although Che Xiaoman said this with a smile, there was an underlying hostility in her expression.

"Yiming, why don't you go to the formal wear section to choose a dress? It is more appropriate for us girls to select the wedding gown together." Shen Qianxue smiled gently and pushed Song Yiming towards the formal wear section

"Who is it, who has done this?" Xia Ziming's expression suddenly changed, as he was eager to know who was manipulating all of this behind the scenes

Let them be ruined in reputation and standing. This was the last sentence spoken by that woman

Song Yiming's expression was complex, and he was not satisfied with this answer: "Contract? You know I am not asking you that!"

Shen Qianxue nodded slightly, but as she turned around, she saw Xia Ziming

Colleagues in the company were all very surprised to see Shen Qianxue return

Shen Qianxue hurriedly ran out of the room and yanked open the door. Just as Song Yiming was about to crash into the door, he dove forward and fell to the floor with Shen Qianxue in his arms

"We plan to hold our wedding on Christmas Eve, how about you?" Shen Qianxue first informed them of the date of her wedding.

Soon, Yang Xiaofan realized that he had said something he should not have. This was evident as Shen Qianxue's expression turned very serious

After Xia Ziming entered, he left the door open, intending to convey to Shen Qianxue that he would not do anything.

However, since he nodded, she would not let it go, after all, Xia Ziming owed her too much

Just as she was about to hang up the phone, the other party interrupted her loudly: "Miss Shen! Miss Shen, I believe you are a smart person, you should understand that calling the police is not in your best interest."

Shen Qianxue looked at herself in the mirror and smiled with great satisfaction. Her makeup was strikingly beautiful, with her crimson lips resembling roses blooming on a wedding gown. She gently touched the sparkling sequins on her veil, her fingertips resting on the beaded embroidery at the bust, while the large bow cascading down her back added a finishing touch, giving the entire wedding dress a more three-dimensional appearance

"I really don't know why. You suddenly stopped responding to me, and I have no idea what I did wrong." Song Yiming's expression was anxious as he quickly got up and pressed Shen Qianxue for the reason.

Shen Qianxue sneered coldly, secretly mocking in her heart: "Hopelessly foolish"

"Aren't you someone who doesn't drink?" Suddenly, Shen Qianxue, who had arrived at an unknown time, spoke while sitting on the sofa in the hall

Xia Ziming shook his head, taking a step back, looking quite ridiculous in his disheveled state: "I didn't, I have never done such a thing. Qianxue, you must believe me, I have never done this." Xia Ziming argued, then suddenly stepped forward to grasp Shen Qianxue's hand, pleading for her trust.

"My mother asked me if I would come home for dinner tonight." Shen Qianxue set her phone aside, then embraced Song Yiming in the blanket and kissed his lips

"Two bottles of beer," Song Yiming pointed to the freezer and said to the proprietress standing at the counter. The proprietress did not respond to him, but directly turned around and took out two bottles of beer from the freezer

Song Yiming did not wait for Shen Qianxue to speak, but leaned down to kiss her lips, gradually deepening the kiss. Shen Qianxue stared wide-eyed at Song Yiming's face, which was so close, and she struggled with all her might, yet could not break free from the confinement. The deep kiss was like a raging fire, burning intensely between them.

Shen Qianxue covered her ears, not wanting to listen to those sounds

You are the real lazybones. Song Yiming smiled gently, his expression resembling that of a flower bud just beginning to bloom. His fingertips lingered on "I love you, Qianxue," gently brushing over it.

You are talking nonsense

Shen Qianxue and Song Yiming simultaneously turned their gazes towards Che Xiaoman, who happened to meet their eyes at that moment

In the darkness, the cool lips were brushed by warm fingertips. Song Yiming's warm hand gently rested on Shen Qianxue's chin, lifting it slightly, their lips meeting.

"Someone has erased the evidence for you, a lawyer has called to threaten me, and no one in the company dares to mention this matter anymore. Do you think it is because I have forgiven you that I have not reported it to the police?" Shen Qianxue sighed deeply and spoke frankly

"Five yuan." The shop owner handed him the packaged beer, collected the money, and then continued to lower her head to play on her phone

Xia Ziming's inappropriate intentions towards Shen Qianxue came to the attention of Xia's parents. In order to protect their son's reputation, they brought a lawyer to the scene that very day and even issued a statement claiming that the conflict between Xia Ziming and Shen Qianxue was due to work-related disagreements

Shen Qianxue coldly looked at Xia Ziming and said: "Xia Ziming, I cannot afford to provoke your Xia family, but I can avoid you. I hope you will not harass me again in the future"

From the moment Shen Qianxue walked into the company, everyone began to avoid her gaze, pretending not to see her presence, feigning an endless list of tasks at hand

Qianxue, why aren't you answering the phone? Why aren't you replying to my messages? Why have you suddenly stopped talking to me? Has something happened? Is it that Xia Ziming is bullying you again? Come out and talk to me, don't hide from me!

Shen Qianxue let out a cold snort and said, "There is nothing more to discuss between us. I have already resigned and am going home now, so please let go of me."

Yang Xiaofan could only stand still, watching that lonely figure disappear around the corner of the street

"Qianxue! That's enough!" Song Yiming shouted angrily, seizing Shen Qianxue's hand and pinning her against the wall. All patience and tenderness seemed to have vanished, as Song Yiming's reddened eyes fixed on the astonished Shen Qianxue

The man standing still had a look as if he were about to cry, resembling a pitiful creature

Let them be disgraced and lose their reputation

The contract was tossed aside by Shen Qianxue, and she no longer pretended to be happy. The events of the past few days played out in her mind, at times featuring the arrogant Che Xiaoman, at times the submissive Xia Ziming, and then there was that woman, the one who made her tremble with discomfort.

A silent and desolate corridor connects numerous offices, with the overhead lights casting reflections of two indistinct figures on the floor

Upon hearing Song Yiming's response, the trace of fear in Shen Qianxue's eyes gradually dissipated, and she happily kissed Song Yiming on the cheek. Song Yiming's expression was complex, yet he did not reject Shen Qianxue's affection

"I need to report this to the police," Shen Qianxue said, her brows furrowed. The thought of Song Yiming in the hospital made her uneasy. "I cannot let Yiming suffer for nothing."

He got out of bed and then walked out of the bedroom

"Qianxue, what are your plans next?" Yang Xiaofan's eyes were filled with concern; fighting against a capital giant like the Xia Group was akin to striking a stone with an egg. He worried that Shen Qianxue might be harmed.

"It is of no use to call the police now." The woman, wearing sunglasses and a white mask, was dressed somewhat like Song Yiming

Nominally it is a consolation payment, but in reality, it is a hush money. That day, a colleague who helped Shen Qianxue rescue Song Yiming was called in for a discussion, and after coming out, they either received a promotion or were transferred.

Song Yiming did not think much about it and also felt that what she said was reasonable, so he nodded in agreement

She never imagined that one day she would be harassed by her ex-boyfriend, nor did she think she would report it to the authorities. What she did not expect even more was that the Xia family would directly dismiss her to indulge Xia Ziming.

"Qianxue, where are you going? Do you want me to accompany you?" Yang Xiaofan quickly caught up with her, but Shen Qianxue declined his kind offer

Do you dare to say that you did not receive the call from Yang Xiaofan to Che Xiaoman? Do you dare to say that you were not in the same room with Che Xiaoman that day? Che Xiaoman was at your home, wearing your shirt when she opened the door for me, and you still claim that you are not that kind of person?

One cannot trust Che Xiaoman's words. How can she doubt Song Yiming because of Che Xiaoman? Moreover, Song Yiming was injured while trying to save her and is currently in the hospital. How can she question him at this time?

A chill enveloped her as she sank into the icy lake, and she gradually lost herself in that coldness

Xia Ziming's face bore no trace of a smile, resembling a prisoner about to face the gallows, his indifference standing in stark contrast to Che Xiaoman's enthusiasm

"Who I am is none of your concern, but you know very well that you cannot report Xia Ziming at all." The woman grasped her hand, her dark eyes filled with a chilling intensity, "Xia Ziming's lawyer should have already contacted you, right?"

It is not a good thing for people to see them arguing in a crowded community.

Shen Qianxue saw him nod in agreement, so she turned and left the office. She stood at the door and glanced back one last time before departing

At that moment, someone sent a message to Shen Qianxue's phone. Shen Qianxue placed her phone under the tablecloth and secretly checked it

Oh, it is like this. I originally intended to call Che Xiaoman to have her come back and stop Xia Ziming. After all, Che Xiaoman is Xia Ziming's fiancée. But for some reason, the person who answered the phone was Song Yiming. " Yang Xiaofan explained, with a look of confusion on his face

Xia Ziming hurriedly walked over from the office upon hearing that Shen Qianxue had arrived. He wanted to say something to Shen Qianxue but hesitated. Shen Qianxue was taken aback for a moment and then walked past him.

Shen Qianxue covered her ears, yet she could still hear the sound of someone banging on the door outside

Song Yiming hesitated for a few seconds, but ultimately chose to nod: "Yes."

Che Xiaoman smiled faintly and did not speak further

"Then what I do now, you must not ask me why, alright? I will tell you later." Shen Qianxue embraced Song Yiming, hoping that he would not ask any further.

The only response she received was a sigh from Song Yiming: "I will accompany you to get it back, no matter what decision you make, I will be with you."

The woman at the entrance of the police station said: "He must have told you that there are only the two of you involved. As long as Xia Ziming insists that you acted voluntarily, it will be difficult to resolve the matter. Moreover, Xia Ziming is the only heir of the Xia family; for the sake of the family's reputation, the Xia family will go to great lengths to destroy evidence and bribe witnesses. Even if you take the case to court, it will be futile. Even if you report it, it may not even be registered as a case."

"Qianxue, is there something special happening tonight? Why are we going to the restaurant for dinner?" Zhang Meiwen stood behind Shen Qianxue. She had been at home preparing to cook when she received a call from her daughter, asking her to change her clothes immediately and come out for dinner.

The woman smiled gently and continued, "There is no need for a lawsuit; his family does not wish to escalate the matter. This outcome is just right. Lawyer Zhang, I owe it all to you; his mother is very pleased with me now, and she has set the date for my wedding with Ziming."

"Ziming and I are going to hold our wedding at the largest church on Renmin Road. You aren't planning to hold yours there as well, are you?" Che Xiaoman looked at Shen Qianxue's smug expression, feeling a sense of discomfort in her heart

What a coincidence, I just inquired about this company today. Moreover, Yi Ming and I are also planning to choose this company!" Shen Qianxue glanced at the business card, revealing an inscrutable smile

"That is truly wonderful." Shen Qianxue smiled faintly, clapping her hands in delight. Then, placing her hands on Che Xiaoman's shoulders, she said meaningfully, "You must choose your wedding dress carefully; I am really looking forward to seeing you in it." After speaking, Shen Qianxue released her grip and turned back to the mirror.

Shen Qianxue's response left Che Xiaoman momentarily speechless, standing there like a wooden figure, gritting her teeth in anger

Shen Qianxue took a deep breath, changed into a new set of clothes, and then hurried to the hospital

It is I who made you feel unhappy, is it not

Later, Che Xiaoman's phone rang, and she was so drunk that she was out of her senses, so I answered the call. Fortunately for that call, otherwise I would have hated myself for not protecting you well enough. Song Yiming explained slowly, burying his head in Shen Qianxue's neck.

"Why? If that is the case, why didn't you report it to the police back then? Why didn't you sue me?" Xia Ziming was taken aback, his hands fell weakly, and the disappointment in his eyes gradually deepened.

Miss Che, you have arrived. Have you decided which wedding dress you would like? The sales assistant warmly welcomed Che Xiaoman

Che Xiaoman found herself at a disadvantage. After Shen Qianxue changed into her wedding dress, she reluctantly sought to regain her sense of superiority by presenting something else: "Qianxue, let me show you the wedding planning company that Ziming and I are using. This is the best wedding planning company in the country."

Shen Qianxue looked at the profile picture, momentarily at a loss for words, but that person sent a message first

He must have told you that there are only the two of you involved. As long as Xia Ziming insists that you acted voluntarily, it will be difficult to resolve the matter. Moreover, Xia Ziming is the only heir of the Xia family; for the sake of the family's reputation, the Xia family will go to great lengths to destroy evidence and bribe witnesses. Even if you take the matter to court, it will be futile, and even if you report it, it may not lead to a case being filed. The woman analyzed the situation logically, her voice low and unrecognizable.

Qianxue, I just saw your mother downstairs. She said that you have been staying in your room for the past few days and refuse to come out. Is something wrong with you? Please respond to me!

On the way, Shen Qianxue received a phone call from someone claiming to be Lawyer Xia Ziming.

"If I could, I would love to send you to prison." Shen Qianxue scoffed, pushing Xia Ziming's hand away.

Song Yiming saw her crying, his heart softened completely. He stopped all his movements and looked at her gently, saying, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have treated you like this."

Shen Qianxue saw the situation in the company and understood that her calling the police would be of no use and might even have a counterproductive effect.

How did you know all this? Shen Qianxue's face was full of confusion, not knowing the intention of the woman in front of her. Are you sent by the Xia family? What exactly do you want to do?

That terrifying face was reflected in Shen Qianxue's astonished eyes. She kept retreating, and when there was no more room to back away, she turned and fled.

Where does so much chance come from in this world?Shen Qianxue didn't know how to describe her feelings at the moment. She only felt that something deep inside her was collapsing bit by bit.

Car Xiaoman looked at this sweet scene, feeling uncomfortable in her heart, even her breathing became difficult. Shen Qianxue, why can you so easily win the hearts of these two men? Why?

Shen Qianxue was startled, slowly raised her head, and met those deep eyes in the darkness. Song Yiming continued, "I'm so scared. What if something like this happens again? I want to protect you, I want to see you every day. I've been quite restless these past few days, always having dreams where I can't save you... In the dream, I see you crying helplessly, crying and asking me where I am, but I..."

"Alas, it's all my fault. If I had called the police directly at that time, there wouldn't have been so much trouble." Yang Xiaofan blamed himself, "Or if I hadn't called Che Xiaoman, but kicked the door in directly to save the person, Song Yiming wouldn't have been injured and hospitalized because of this."

No, I'm happy. Shen Qianxue raised the contract and document in her hand and said, "I went to the company to resign today and took the contract for your new manuscript back. I thought maybe we can start anew."

The man also let out a joyful laugh and said, "Congratulations, Miss Che, on your success."

Unable to avoid, Song Yiming smiled bitterly and said bluntly, "When I'm in a bad mood, I also want to have a drink."

On the cabinet is a breakfast, consisting of a sandwich and soy milk bought from downstairs. Underneath the warm paper cup of soy milk, there is a note.

Shen Qianxue stood up, making an effort to shake off the unpleasant thoughts in her mind

This wedding dress is the one I spotted first!" Che Xiaoman's tone changed as she held onto the wedding dress, preventing the salesperson from handing it to Shen Qianxue.

Mother Song reproached her son, saying: "Next time? I will only acknowledge this daughter-in-law. Who else do you want to show me?"

Song Yiming hugged her shoulders: "That day, Che Xiaoman drank too much, ran to my house and made a scene. I saw that it was a typhoon outside, so I didn't rush her to leave. Later, I wanted to call you, but your phone was turned off."

Shen Qianxue reached out and gently touched the wedding dresses adorned with soft satin, layer upon layer of sheer fabric trailing on the ground. The skirt was embellished with gemstones, and both the wedding dresses and gemstones shimmered with a pure radiance under the lights. Shen Qianxue felt as if she had fallen into a dream as soft and sweet as cotton candy.

Yesterday, several lawyers came to the company. The chairman of Xia Group also came. The chairman replaced all the security guards on duty that day. Moreover, all the surveillance footage from that day was deleted.

You are acting very unusual today, did something happen?

Shen Qianxue smiled, but Xia Ziming is either burdened with guilt in his heart or completely ignorant of the company's affairs? Is it so easy for a bestselling author to terminate a contract?

Shen Qianxue responded with a sound, and then continued to sit on the bed in a daze.

Sitting next to Shen Qianxue, Song Yiming opened a bottle of beer and the sound of beer pouring into his throat echoed in the silence. Suddenly, he felt very confused and didn't know the reason why Shen Qianxue agreed to marry him.

Can you talk to me? Xia Ziming raised four fingers and swore, "I promise not to do anything to you!"

Speaking of fate, we have been good friends for almost ten years. Since we have chosen the same company and location, why not have a wedding together?" Shen Qianxue said casually as she put on her sparkling diamond earrings in front of the mirror.

Since when did Shen Qianxue become so aggressive?

Summer's words lingered in Shen Qianxue's mind.

Qian Xue, are you awake? Would you like to sleep a little longer? Song Yiming, who was beside her, also woke up. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and looked at Shen Qianxue, who was looking at her phone. "Who is looking for you?"

Shen Qianxue picked up the neutral pen on the table and, after confirming its accuracy, signed her own name.

I intend to buy this wedding dress, I think it suits me very well. Shen Qianxue caressed the wedding dress on the model, which was an exquisite strapless gown

After listening to the explanation, Shen Qianxue blushed and buried her head in Song Yiming's arms.

The curtains in the room were still drawn tightly shut, and he glanced at the alarm clock on the bedside table; it was already past 10 o'clock

Shen Qianxue really wants to believe that Song Yiming and Che Xiaoman are innocent, but with so many facts in front of her, she doesn't know how to defend Song Geming.

You really hit the nail on the head. However, it's unlikely that our schedules will align. Shen Qianxue was tidying her hair while saying, "Because of Yi Ming, our wedding will be held in the evening."

By the way, we should go choose wedding dresses. My parents recommended a bridal shop before, so let's find a time to check it out. It's called Sophie Bridal Shop, and my parents said it's quite good, so let's make some time to visit.

Shen Qianxue also politely greeted Mr. and Mrs. Song, and the few of them entered the restaurant with smiles.

Hello, are you Miss Shen Qianxue? I am Xia Ziming's lawyer. I am contacting you in the hope of having a chat with you. I represent my client Mr. Xia Ziming to propose a settlement to you. How about we find a time to discuss the compensation?

"Lawyer Zhang, thanks to your help in clearing the situation this time, she won't be able to file a lawsuit even if she wants to." The speaker at the beginning was a woman, and her voice sounded very familiar, as if Shen Qianxue had been hearing it for many years.

When the bus arrived, Shen Qianxue hurriedly boarded. Her phone in her pocket rang; someone had sent a multimedia message.

The woman suddenly laughed: "Me? I am here to help you." After saying this, the woman took off her sunglasses and mask

It is still early, let's sleep a little longer. Song Yiming yawned and snuggled back under the covers with Shen Qianxue.

"What about Qian Xue?" Che Xiaoman's penetrating voice attracted many people's attention. She confidently held Xia Ziming's arm and walked towards Shen Qian Xue, seemingly forgetting all the previous unpleasantness.

The terrifying scene reappeared, as if everything was being replayed before her eyes. Scenes flashed in Shen Qianxue's mind, as if the surrounding air was about to freeze into ice

Qian Xue, I'm sorry for what I did to you. I will try my best to make it up to you.Xia Ziming looked up and watched Shen Qianxue, who was preparing to leave the office, and said, "I know I was wrong, my family was wrong. I sincerely want to compensate you. Please give me a chance!"

Shen Qianxue stopped in front of the office at the end of the corridor. She took a deep breath, adjusted her emotions, and pushed the door open.

Xia Ziming had no interest in looking at wedding dresses, so he went straight to the men's formalwear section.

Xia Ziming's face showed a difficult expression, and his originally gloomy complexion became even darker. He frowned and met Song Yiming's hostile gaze. The eye contact between the two seemed to spark, as if they could start a fight at any moment.

After dinner, Song Yiming first sent Shen Qianxue and Zhang Meiwen home, and then drove his own parents home. Meanwhile, Che Xiaoman pulled Xia Ziming to fight for the bill. When Shen Qianxue left, she inadvertently saw them arguing at the intersection not far from the restaurant.

In the dream, she was wearing a white wedding dress, running under the clear blue sky. She stepped on the soft waves like white clouds, chasing seagulls in the light sea breeze. The veil on her head was lifted by the wind, and red rose petals were falling all over the sky, dancing in the wind.

Car Xiaoman held a teacup and seemingly asked casually, "Why does Yiming look unhappy?"

Well, the time hasn't changed. After Shen Qianxue finished conveying the message she wanted to convey, she hung up the phone.

You look good in anything you wear. Song Yiming looks very handsome when he smiles, because he has a pair of sparkling eyes like the Milky Way. At this moment, although his eyes are shining, they also show a complex expression.

The next day when Song Yiming woke up, Shen Qianxue was no longer by his side.

Xiaoman, why aren't you speaking? Are you afraid that I will steal your limelight?

The taxi slowly stopped on the street next to the hospital, and a familiar figure paced back and forth at the hospital entrance.

Just as Shen Qianxue got into the taxi, Yang Xiaofan called her and said there was an urgent matter to discuss with her.

Shen Qianxue anxiously questioned, "How do you know?"

Xia Ziming, do you know, I used to really admire you. You were so arrogant, so confident. But now I see clearly, you are just a fool.

Dear lazybones, I am going to work. Come to Xinhaili Restaurant at 8:30 PM tonight, and remember to invite Uncle and Aunt.

Some people kept silent, but I was dismissed because I disagreed. In addition, the company fired you yesterday. I came here to inform you about this matter. Yang Xiaofan is the first person to care about Shen Qianxue after this incident.

What a coincidence," Shen Qianxue smiled and responded, as if the past had never happened.

Qian Xue, Yi Ming, why are you here too? What a coincidence!

Shen Qianxue put down her phone and responded with a smile, "We haven't decided yet. We'll let you know when we do."

Song Yiming held her tightly and softly repeated, "Qianxue, let us get married. I swear I will spend my entire life treating you well, and I will shield you from any danger."

Song Yiming sighed helplessly and compromised.

The shopping guide approached and began to explain the design concept and features of the wedding dress. At this moment, a man and a woman entered from outside, seemingly also here to choose a wedding dress.

"Qianxue, can you tell me what your purpose is in doing this?" After Che Xiaoman and Xia Ziming left, Song Yiming furrowed his brows and asked. He had long sensed something amiss, but he did not understand Shen Qianxue's intentions.

Night rain is drifting, with fine raindrops interweaving between heaven and earth, as if they are about to form a dense net. Song Yiming looked up at the raindrops in the darkness, took a deep breath, and walked towards the supermarket downstairs.

Qian Xue, if you don't open the door soon, I will knock it down.

The following day.

The woman questioned her: "Do you not hate it? Are you content with it? I heard that you once thought about ending your life; did you never consider why you are in such pain while they can live carefree?"

Song Yiming walked towards the corridor with a beer in his hand. Tonight, for some unknown reason, it was unusually quiet, so quiet that only the sound of raindrops gently falling could be heard. Song Yiming reached the front door, sighed, and inserted the key to unlock it.

There is also Che Xiaoman. Back then, she was foolish like Shen Qianxue, only receiving a little kindness as if it were from a close friend.

Shen Qianxue was immersed in a tremendous shock. She remained silent, but after sensing Song Yiming's anxiety, she looked up and imprinted a promised kiss on his lips.

Song Yiming ignored her, staring at her intently: "You are hiding something from me."

"Qianxue, what a coincidence, are you also here to eat?" Che Xiaoman was the first to speak

Song Yiming was taken aback for a moment, then regained his composure: "What brings you here?" He looked in the direction of the voice and saw her deeply ensconced in darkness. A few rays of light streaming in from the corridor outlined the contours of the objects in the room. Her quiet sitting posture resembled a silhouette from a black-and-white film

This wedding dress is the one I chose yesterday, and I came to try it on today. Che Xiaoman felt somewhat reluctant, but she maintained her smile and continued, "Qian Xue, this wedding dress is very expensive. It seems better for you and Song Yiming to choose something more affordable."

I am going to take care of some matters, and I would like to be alone. Please do not follow me

After struggling for a moment, Shen Qianxue ultimately compromised. Her hands, seemingly beyond her conscious control, climbed up Song Yiming's back and gently embraced him

It turns out that money can indeed make the devil push the mill, as all the employees of this company tacitly accepted the boss's beastly behavior

Through the transparent display window, Shen Qianxue gazed at the silhouettes of two people on the street, and other images began to surface in her mind

What do I want benefits for? It is Xia Ziming who has violated me, what I seek is justice

Song Yiming seemed to have sensed that something was amiss, but he did not dare to ask Shen Qianxue in public

You're all set. This month's salary will be paid before the 15th of next month. Please make sure to check it then. The HR representative spoke politely.

After listening to the recording, Shen Qianxue furrowed her brows tightly. She clenched her fists, as if something within her was about to erupt. Suddenly, her phone's WeChat notified her that someone had sent a friend request. Shen Qianxue glanced at the verification message and clicked to accept.

When the incident happened, Shen Qianxue was frightened. Another thing happened where Song Yiming was injured. She never thought about keeping any evidence. It was not until now that she had time to think about it. However, all the evidence has been destroyed by them.

Shen Qianxue and Song Yiming both arrived at the bridal shop.

Qian Xue, you just need to sign here. The personnel department handed Qian Xue a piece of paper and asked her to sign to confirm her resignation.

Shen Qianxue suddenly burst into tears. She covered her face with both hands and sobbed softly.

No wonder it feels so familiar; it is Che Xiaoman, her former close friend, her friend of many years

At 8 o'clock in the evening, there were not many customers inside the Lanfang Wedding Photography Studio.

"What are you talking about? Me and Xia Ziming? What embrace?" Song Yiming furrowed his brows tightly, further unable to comprehend the reason for Shen Qianxue's outburst.

The bus is still driving on the road, and the scenery outside the window is like a retrogressive line, passing by Shen Qianxue's eyes. Shen Qianxue leaned against the window, looking at the scenery outside, but her clenched fists never loosened.

Yes, no one in this world can predict anything for sure. Shen Qianxue smiled and looked at Song Yiming. She was afraid that Song Yiming would expose her, but at this point, she had no choice but to continue acting.

Recalling the time spent with Che Xiaoman, many times her "unintentional" words were actually belittling her. Che Xiaoman achieved a sense of accomplishment by belittling her.

Shen Qianxue took a step forward and walked towards the gate of the police station.