Chapter 1, Love and Future

Watching his mouth move, my mind went blank in an instant. Isn't it our common goal to be admitted to "Zhanfeng" together?

I managed to force a smile; I am not surprised by this news at all. I have always believed in his abilities, and passing the exam is simply not a problem for him. "I received it too."

After struggling for a moment, I frowned, shook my head, and said again, "Musi, something has happened at home that requires a large sum of money urgently. I hope you can lend me some money. Rest assured, I will definitely pay you back..."

I opened my mouth, wanting to say something, but I swallowed it back. What qualifications do I have to speak to him now? My father, who spends his days in a daze, and my mother, who is addicted to gambling, are now on the brink of losing everything due to gambling debts. What right do I have to tell this young master, the son of a high official, "I will wait for you"?

There was no... I looked up and saw him, who I had not seen for several days. No matter when he appeared, he was always handsome and elegant, with a pair of deep and distant black eyes that were clear and transparent

"Speak up, I'm dying of anxiety. They called again, if we don't pay back the money, they will set our house on fire... Isn't Mu Xi your boyfriend? His father is a high-ranking official, isn't his family wealthy? He wouldn't refuse to help..."

I abruptly hung up the phone, then turned it off, unwilling to hear those unbearable words any longer, and quickly left.

My father has already completed the procedures for me to study abroad; he wants me to pursue my studies overseas, which is a very good choice, and I have not opposed it

His gaze flickered with slight surprise, as if he did not expect me to have such an expression. "Don't you have something to say to me? Go ahead, let me know what difficulties you are facing, and I will do my best to help you."

He smiled faintly, not pressuring me to continue, "A few days ago, I received the admission notice from Zhanfeng."

What is the matter that you called me out for? He did not beat around the bush and directly got to the point

I laughed at myself, tears rolling down drop by drop, "I broke up with him."

Hearing her mention Mu Xi, I was momentarily at a loss for how to respond, and could only remain silent

I immediately wiped my tears, took a deep breath, and answered with a single "Hello." I then heard my mother's anxious voice coming through, "Manman, how is it? Is Muxiken unwilling to help me?"

I understand. With a faint smile, I raised my glass and downed a cup of plain water in one go

We have come this far; can self-esteem be eaten? If the money is not repaid soon, our family will be ruined

Mom, could you please leave me some dignity

At that moment, my phone rang. I took it out and saw on the screen that it was a call from my mother

Breakup? A sharp sound suddenly pierced my ears, causing a hard and painful sensation

You have been with him for three years, and now a simple breakup ends everything? He should at least compensate for the emotional distress, right? His family has plenty of money, so why would he care about this...

The sun in August is scorching and fierce. As soon as I stepped out of the café, I felt a piercing light shining down, causing my eyes to hurt, feel dry, and sting. The tears I had been holding back finally rolled down my cheeks.

I tightened my grip on the cup, applying a bit more force. "Mu Xi... actually, I am... I am..." I stammered, but it was hard to say, and in the end, I gave up. "Mu Xi, didn't you also say you had something to tell me? What is it?"

Exhaling heavily, I still felt that this way of speaking was not quite right. Just as I was thinking of rephrasing, I saw a white figure walk past me and elegantly sit down in front of me. "Have you been waiting long?"

Seeing the nonchalant expression on his face while he speaks, I cannot help but smile bitterly. Having been in a relationship with him for three years, his character has always been this way, and I should have gotten used to it by now. Yet, why is it that even now, seeing his indifferent expression still causes me heartache?

I smiled as I placed the empty cup back on the table, "Now everything is fine, I wish you a bright future."

The melodious piano tunes in the café linger endlessly, with a gentle halo enveloping the surroundings, creating a tranquil and warm atmosphere. I sit by the window, my hands tightly cradling a cup of lukewarm water that has long since cooled. I repeatedly practice the words I pondered throughout the night: "Maxi, my mother owes a large sum of gambling debts, and I hope you can lend me some money; otherwise, my mother will go to jail... I will pay you back when I have money in the future..."

Qiao Man, you understand me; I have never given up on matters that concern my own future. " He paused, "If you meet a good man at Zhan Feng, do not wait for me

Then, rise and depart

I stood frozen, gazing at his exquisitely flawless features, speechless

He was silent for a moment, "However, I will not read it."

He may have never truly understood me, and I have never obstructed anything that would benefit his future, let alone hinder his progress. You can leave with an air of indifference, but why are you unwilling to even give me a chance to wait for you