Her words pierced Gu Yanzhi’s heart, and he felt his heart was breaking. After a long time, he sighed wearily and gently pulled her into his arms, “Xiao E, I’m sorry! I shouldn’t have lost my temper with you! But, you left like this without a word, do you know how worried I was? I couldn’t contact you, I was anxious, almost went to report you missing…”
“I’m sorry!” Chu E finally choked out, leaning in his arms, tears falling one by one.
“Xiao E,” Gu Yanzhi’s eyes were full of self-blame, “I didn’t mean to hurt you.”
I had no idea she would suddenly come. She said she was in Shanghai to sign a contract and wanted to see me. I had no choice but to leave you behind! Xiao E, I know you’re upset, but you can’t just leave overnight! What if you met bad people?” He held her tightly, as if afraid of losing her, his voice pained yet relieved, “Just thinking about this, I was restless. I found an excuse to quickly buy a ticket back to Beijing to check if you returned! Xiao E, thank goodness you’re okay, otherwise, I would never forgive myself…”
After spending a passionate night, early the next morning, Gu Yunzhi set out for Shanghai. There were still unfinished matters there that he needed to take care of. After he left, Chu Yue lazily took a bath, and seeing the purple and blue kiss marks scattered across her fair skin, she couldn’t help but blush.
If Gu Yunzhi gave Chu Yue a surprise, then Lin Lan’s appearance was truly unexpected. Since the car accident, they hadn’t seen each other. Her sudden arrival caught Chu Yue completely off guard. The moment she opened the door and saw her, Chu Yue’s expression became unnatural. She didn’t invite her in, instead standing at the doorway and asking coolly, “Why are you here?”
Lin Lan looked at her with a half-smile.
Chu Yue was momentarily speechless. Lin Lan sighed, “Chu Chu, must we be like this? Can’t we still be friends?”
Chu Yue’s nose felt sour. Forget it, after all, they had known each other for twenty-four years. She silently stepped aside. “Thank you,” Lin Lan said, a hint of gratitude in her voice.
