Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 217 Yu Wanqiu × Zhou Chongli (1)

Yu Wanqiu has been fond of Zhou Chongli for six years.

I knew from the beginning that Zhou Chongli was a scumbag, and he was a scumbag in a very clear way. He made it very clear to you that he would never love anyone.

Indulging in sensual pleasures was merely a seasoning in his decadent lifestyle.

Yu Wanqiu followed him for three years, but in the eyes of outsiders, she was nothing more than Zhou Chongli's mistress.

And he acquiesced.

He couldn't give her love, but he never lacked money.

In terms of material things, Zhou Chongli never shortchanged her in the slightest.

He was very generous, having his assistant prepare gifts for her on every holiday, including luxury handbags, jewelry, credit cards, and real estate...

Yu Wanqiu knew she should be content and not have unrealistic fantasies, but her feelings were beyond her control.

She was never with Zhou Chongli for money; it was driven by an irresistible attraction and affection that made her determined to pursue him, even if it meant being like a moth drawn to a flame.

It was Zhou Chongli who pulled her out of the mire, sponsored her to go to school, and helped her get rid of her original family.

At that time, she regarded Zhou Chongli as her only lifeline.

No one has ever been so kind to her since she was a child.

In the budding stage of her romantic life, a man like Zhou Chongli fulfilled all her fantasies about the perfect opposite sex.

Naturally, feelings began to develop.

Yu Wanqiu herself never expected that her love would last for six years.

After being together for two years, she knew all of Zhou Chongli's likes and dislikes.

Sometimes she would naively wonder if one day Zhou Chongli would love her even a little bit.

She's not greedy; a little is enough.

Unfortunately, reality eventually defeated him.

Thinking about it, it makes sense. How could a man like him be preoccupied with romantic love? He has ambition and drive, and he is determined to stand at the top of power.

The wife chosen for him by the Zhou family was a perfect match, beautiful and intelligent, and could help him expand his business empire and solidify his position. What reason did Zhou Chongli have to refuse?
I heard they were high school classmates, and everyone around them thought they were a perfect match.

Leaving voluntarily was her last act of dignity.

At that time, Yu Wanqiu had already discovered that she was pregnant, but she did not intend to tell Zhou Chongli, nor did she intend to keep the child.

Even if he knew, what could he change? He could either make her abort or give birth to the child as an illegitimate one.

She didn't want her child to be talked about behind their back in the future.

Perhaps it was fate; before she could schedule an abortion at the hospital, the baby was gone.

The last ties between her and Zhou Chongli were completely severed.

After staying in the hospital for two days and feeling slightly better, she was discharged and went to a remote town to relax and block out all outside news.

She didn't want to see any reports of Zhou Chongli marrying someone else.

Not long after, she chose to travel abroad again.

Wounds take a long time to heal. Six years isn't something you can just forget.

That feeling is like having your heart ripped out with a knife, forcibly stripping something deeply ingrained from your body.

She comforted herself, saying that unrequited love is a normal part of life, and it will all pass.
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Yu Wanqiu lived abroad for four years, moving to a different city every now and then.

She is very satisfied with her current state, no longer needing to worry about gains and losses or be controlled by emotions, living only for herself and enjoying the leisurely pace.

The name Zhou Chongli is becoming more and more distant and unfamiliar to her, and the memories of being with him have become blurred.

Thinking back on those past events, my heart is now as still as water, as if they happened in the last century.

Yu Wanqiu thought she would never fall in love with another person in her life until she met Shi Yang, and for the first time she truly experienced what it felt like to be loved.

They met by chance.

That night, Yu Wanqiu was followed on her way home from get off work. Fortunately, Shi Yang came to her rescue, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Encountering a fellow Chinese person in a foreign land evokes a sense of warmth, like meeting an old friend.

After becoming friends, Shi Yang developed feelings for Yu Wanqiu, but he didn't rush to confess his feelings, afraid of scaring her away, and chose to stay by her side quietly.

But one can't hide their feelings for someone, and Yu Wanqiu could sense his unspoken emotions.

For example, he would find an excuse to give her a flower every day, not a bouquet, just a single flower, so that she wouldn't feel guilty receiving it.

She casually mentioned that the bread from a certain bakery was delicious, and the next day he made a special detour to deliver it to her.

And every time he got off work late, he would always come to pick her up.

The moment that touched Yu Wanqiu's heart the most was when they went to the scenic spot together. They passed by a small vendor selling balloons. She only glanced at him a couple of times, but Shi Yang noticed and went to talk to the owner.

Yu Wanqiu stood there waiting for him to return, and asked in confusion, "What did you say to the boss?"

"I asked him if I could borrow his balloon to take a picture, and the boss agreed." Shi Yang picked up the camera hanging around his neck and gestured, "Stand next to the balloon, and I'll take a picture for you. It'll definitely turn out great."

Yu Wanqiu felt a little embarrassed, afraid of affecting other people's business.

Seeing that she was still hesitating, the boss took the initiative to say, "Miss, stand closer, it's okay."

Yu Wanqiu then moved her feet.

Shi Yang smiled at her, "Qiuqiu, look at the camera."

Yu Wanqiu unconsciously raised the corners of her mouth and tilted her head slightly.

Before the shutter was pressed, the boss squatted down behind her with a large bundle of balloons, making the balloons her backdrop.

Shi Yang put down the camera with satisfaction. "Okay."

Just as Yu Wanqiu was about to walk over, the shopkeeper suddenly handed her a balloon, saying, "Here you go, beautiful lady."

She didn't react immediately, "Huh?"

The shop owner smiled and said, "Your boyfriend bought it for you."

Yu Wanqiu took it blankly, forgetting to deny the word "boyfriend".

The boss even kindly reminded him, "Hold on tight, don't let it fly away."