Chapter 2
Well
Yue Xingzhou raised his hand to tousle her hair, a helpless smile still lingering at the corner of his mouth
At first, she did not like Yue Xingzhou
The rain is getting heavier and heavier, as if it is about to engulf this city
The mobile phone is of utmost importance to Zheng Shuyi's life; without it, she cannot feel at ease. Therefore, she immediately took out her iPad to locate her phone
A few minutes later, she saw the red dot on the map becoming clearer, yet her mind grew increasingly confused
However, in the next moment, that woman embraced Yue Xingzhou
The only explanation now is that she left her phone in Yue Xingzhou's car, and Yue Xingzhou has gone to the hospital at this moment
The rain has stopped, but the banquet hall is empty as well.
She walked towards Yue Xingzhou's car, took off the bracelet that Yue Xingzhou had given her, firmly hung it on the car door handle, and then turned to walk into the rain curtain
The night sky resembled a movie screen that had its lights turned off, and Zheng Shuyi found herself confronted with many scenes from the past.
Zheng Shuyi still remembers that day when she agreed to be Yue Xingzhou's girlfriend; it was said over the phone. Yet, that foolish boy Yue Xingzhou was so excited that he immediately took a taxi from school to see her, all for a legitimate hug
Most friends do not really understand Zheng Shuyi, saying that apart from having a fair complexion, what else is remarkable about his fiancée, Yue Xingzhou? His family background is quite ordinary, and his job does not have much prospect; you could definitely find someone better.
However, Yue Xingzhou was not in the car, and Zheng Shuyi did not know how to find Yue Xingzhou in such a large hospital without her phone
However, Zheng Shuyi did not expect that until she graduated and entered the newspaper as an intern reporter, Yue Xingzhou had not given up on her
The wind and rain outside continued to rage, with cars speeding by on the road. Zheng Shuyi, without a mobile phone and unable to hail a ride, stood in the cold wind for more than twenty minutes before finally waiting for a car.
"Do not be angry." Yue Xingzhou freed one hand and ruffled Zheng Shuyi's hair, "Capitalists are devoid of humanity; do not stoop to their level."
Zheng Shuyi did not find her phone in the coat pocket, so she reached into her shoulder bag, but still could not retrieve it. In the end, she simply emptied the contents of the bag, yet still did not see her phone.
Zheng Shuyi let out a cold snort and turned away her chin
Zheng Shuyi seemed to have seen something filthy, abruptly closing her eyes and not opening them for a long time
Did he suffer a sudden illness or was he involved in a car accident
Although it was raining heavily, she was still able to clearly identify the man who was slowly walking out as her boyfriend
She held an umbrella, casually wiped her face, looked around, and immediately spotted Yue Xingzhou's car
She tightened her scarf once more, and in this desolate night, she found herself at a loss as to whether to be angry at the unknown Shi Yan or at Yue Xingzhou.
However, at the moment she was about to fall asleep, she suddenly remembered that she had not yet confirmed whether Yue Xingzhou had arrived home safely, so she immediately sprang out of bed.
After quietly watching for a while, Zheng Shuyi touched her face, her hands soaked with rainwater, unsure if it was mixed with tears
At this distance from Zheng Shuyi, she could only see that woman intermittently opening her mouth to say something, while Yue Xingzhou's expression seemed to become increasingly unnatural
Her self-restraint regarding her identity does not allow her to make herself appear so disheveled
At that time, she was already in her fourth year, and her roommates all said they had discovered a particularly handsome junior. Thus, a few of them ran to the playground like paparazzi to take a look
However, Yue Xingzhou fell in love with Zheng Shuyi at first sight
Then, it was either forgotten at Warner Mountain Resort or left in the car at Yuexingzhou
Yue Xingzhou, when I opened my eyes, you pushed her away
After embracing for a while, the woman lifted her head and looked at Yue Xingzhou with tearful eyes, the two of them were very close, their breaths intertwining.
Zheng Shuyi sat on the sofa, reflecting on the events of the evening. Based on her actions, it was impossible for her phone to have been stolen
Hearing the gentle voice of Yue Xingzhou, Zheng Shuyi's feelings of grievance quickly dissipated, replaced instead by an overwhelming sense of guilt towards him. She softly said: "I was just speaking casually, how was your day today? Were you happy?"
That coat was purchased by Zheng Shuyi
Zheng Shuyi thought to herself that she would soon forget this person
But why would Yue Xingzhou go to the hospital at this time
Was it really stolen
The taillights of the car blurred into indistinct halos in the curtain of rain, gradually fading from view
Her mobile phone unexpectedly appeared at Jiangcheng First People's Hospital at this time
The valet and the doorman were inspecting the surrounding facilities, while the cleaning staff was mopping the floor, leaving behind streaks of water. A gust of cold wind swept through, lifting a few dry leaves and causing them to flutter down to Zheng Shuyi's feet
Finally, when the clock struck twelve, a familiar car slowly approached and stopped at the door, and then Yue Xingzhou got out of the car in the rain
Yue Xingzhou urged her to get into the car, and after fastening her seatbelt, he turned to gently tousle her hair, "I’m sorry, the rain was too heavy and I couldn’t see the roadside clearly. I took a wrong turn at a fork in the road and had to go quite a long way around to get back on track"
"I am sorry." Zheng Shuyi turned her upper body, looking at him with a smile, "Who accompanied you to celebrate your birthday today?"
The city hospital remained brightly lit in the late night, with the scent of disinfectant mingling with the cold wind and rain permeating the air
Reason told her that at this moment she should not be an outsider; she should step forward to defend her ownership
Indifference is indeed real
However, she could not move her legs and was unwilling to stage a melodramatic scene in this bustling hospital.
The thoughts in her mind sprouted wildly and grew into shape, with only a thin membrane separating her from reality, yet Zheng Shuyi was still trying to comfort herself
Yue Xingzhou not only did not push this woman away, but he also responded to her kiss
The rain had intensified to the point where the umbrella could no longer provide adequate coverage. Zheng Shuyi felt an increasing discomfort in her lower abdomen, a cold sweat breaking out on her back. Her steps became unsteady as she slowly made her way towards the outpatient building, her pant legs gradually becoming soaked, and her movements growing increasingly difficult.
They should just be friends. Yue Xingzhou has a good personality, and it is quite normal for him to visit a friend in the hospital at night. Moreover, there has been no intimate contact between them.
What a perfect pair they are
It is acceptable, not as exaggerated as they say
Hmm? Yue Xingzhou turned his head to glance at her, "Why do you say that?"
The habit of rubbing one's hair is indeed real
This is a Rolls-Royce with consecutive license plate numbers, not to be trifled with; those who are unaware might think she is engaging in a scam.
Fortunately, a car was parked nearby. Although she fell against it and it hurt a bit, it was not enough to make her fall onto the waterlogged ground
His long hand slowly rose, embracing her waist
Uncertain how many seconds had passed, Zheng Shuyi tightly furrowed her brows and gradually opened her eyes, the scene before her becoming clearer bit by bit
Before he could speak, Zheng Shuyi ran over in the rain, threw herself into his arms, and clung to his arm in a playful manner
I used to think he was just a typical straight man, but I didn't expect him to start using perfume now. Zheng Shuyi suddenly leaned close to Yue Xingzhou's neck and took a few strong whiffs, saying, "It's a faint yet very unique scent, quite tasteful. Next time, help me find out what perfume it is; I think it would suit me as well."
After leaving campus, Zheng Shuyi has to wake up early every day to report on selected topics, seize leads, and rush to conduct interviews on Financial Street. At night, she stays up late writing news articles, all while earning a meager internship salary, yet she is constantly preoccupied with projects worth hundreds of billions or even trillions.
Hmm. Yue Xingzhou nodded lightly, changing the subject, "How was the interview today?"
Upon returning home, Zheng Shuyi found herself too exhausted to even take a shower, nor did she rush to remove her makeup. She kicked off her high heels and collapsed onto the sofa, her eyes unable to stay open any longer, and her consciousness quickly began to fade away
Yue Xingzhou opened his mouth, just about to speak, when Zheng Shuyi interjected and asked: "Is it Xu Feng?"
It is impossible; she clearly got into Yue Xingzhou's car while holding her phone and did not go anywhere during that time
Yue Xingzhou held the steering wheel and sighed deeply, "How can I be happy when my girlfriend doesn't accompany me?"
The woman is still wearing Yue Xingzhou's coat
You push her away, and I will listen to your explanation
Zheng Shuyi opened the car door, and the rainwater splashed onto her face, leaving it drenched
Suddenly, the woman stood on her tiptoes and kissed him
The night rain poured down like a deluge, the silver chain was shaken by the rain, on the verge of falling, yet still glimmering with cold points of light
Zheng Shuyi said
Zheng Shuyi felt that her late-night rush to the hospital in the rain was nothing but a joke
Zheng Shuyi still remembers her response at that time: I think he is a particularly sincere person! What a rare quality!
At that moment, her boyfriend was embracing another woman
Hello. Zheng Shuyi covered her hair, feeling a bit unhappy, "Why do you keep messing with my hair today? It's so annoying."
A twenty-year-old young man pursues with fervor and candor, presenting flowers, confessing his feelings, and boldly singing love songs to her at parties, embodying a passionate and grand display of affection
Her gaze once again focused on the steps of the outpatient building, where several nurses hurriedly emerging caught sight of the passionate embrace between the two, revealing envious smiles.
He is indeed becoming more and more flirtatious
I am almost freezing to death
Zheng Shuyi did not dare to think too much, immediately got up, changed into a pair of pants, and went out
Zheng Shuyi slowly stood up, glanced down at the car emblem, and immediately sprang away with agility
The inability to adapt to social life caused Zheng Shuyi to be melancholic for a long period of time, during which Yue Xingzhou became the only color in her life
Rubbing her wrist, Zheng Shuyi continued to walk forward, supporting the precariously swaying umbrella
However, when she was less than ten meters away from the outpatient building, her footsteps suddenly came to a halt
It seemed as if Zheng Shuyi's pair of expressive eyes coldly said: I have seen everything you have done
In an instant, Zheng Shuyi felt as if the icy, needle-like raindrops had pierced into her flesh and blood, chilling her to the bone
But why do people change so quickly
Only "Xu Feng" is false, perhaps even that faint perfume belongs to this woman
However, Zheng Shuyi does not buy into this; she does not want the flowers, does not accept the gifts, and when it comes to singing, she simply turns around and leaves
Being overly understanding is indeed true
Xu Feng is the university roommate of Yue Xingzhou. After their graduation, they have maintained contact and have a very good relationship
At that time, many people believed that Yue Xingzhou would not be able to hold on for long, including Zheng Shuyi, who thought he was no different from those boys with fleeting enthusiasm
In front of her boyfriend, Zheng Shuyi no longer wanted to maintain her composure and said irritably: "What kind of person is this, really? The interview we had originally scheduled was just canceled without notice. I came here tonight, eagerly waiting, and in the end, the person didn't even show their face."
Suddenly, she stepped into a puddle, stumbled for a moment, and then fell to the side