Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 221 Yu Wanqiu × Zhou Chongli (5)

At 7 p.m., Yu Wanqiu arrived at the restaurant early to wait for Zhou Chongli.

The appointment was for eight o'clock, but she arrived too early.

The waiter came over to ask her if she wanted to order.

Yu Wanqiu thought for a moment and asked, "Could I order in advance, and then you serve me the food around eight o'clock?"

The waiter smiled and said, "Of course, the menu is here, please take a look."

"Thank you." Yu Wanqiu glanced at the menu and quickly finished ordering.

These were all Zhou Chongli's favorite foods, and she knew them by heart.

He still hadn't arrived by eight o'clock.

Yu Wanqiu wondered if something had delayed him.

Ten minutes later, the waiters started serving the dishes.

She kept looking towards the restaurant entrance, but still couldn't see Zhou Chongli, so she couldn't help but pick up her phone and make a call.

The long beeping tone continued until the call was automatically disconnected due to no one answering.

She tried calling twice more, but still couldn't get through.

The dishes were all served, but no one showed up.

Yu Wanqiu went from being full of expectations to gradually becoming disappointed.

The food on the table hadn't been touched.

At 9:30, the surrounding guests gradually finished their meals and left.

Zhou Chongli probably won't come.

He's not the type to break promises easily; perhaps he had something important to do at the last minute.

Yu Wanqiu called the waiter over to settle the bill and left the restaurant.

The streets were brightly lit with neon lights, and vehicles streamed by. Crowds thronged the streets.

She walked alone toward the apartment, her eyes revealing her disappointment.

Passing by a private club, I inadvertently caught a glimpse of a black Porsche parked at the entrance, with a familiar license plate from three different regions.

Zhou Chongli's car is here, which means he should be here too.

Yu Wanqiu had just wanted to cross the road, but before she could even take a step, her eyes had already caught sight of him.

But he wasn't alone; he had another woman in his arms.

Zhou Chongli neither hugged her nor pushed her away.

Yu Wanqiu stared blankly at the scene, the wind making her eyes sting, and tears streaming down her face.

So if he doesn't answer the phone and stands her up, it means he's with someone else.

She even foolishly made excuses for him.

The woman was probably drunk; she was taken away by two assistants.

Zhou Chongli turned and got into the car.

Yu Wanqiu remained standing there, for so long that her tears had dried up.

It was past ten o'clock when she got back to her apartment.

After removing my makeup and taking a shower, I lingered until midnight.

When I came out of the bathroom, I found that Zhou Chongli had also returned.

As he unbuttoned his shirt, he asked, "Why did you call me?"

Yu Wanqiu suppressed the stinging sensation in her nose, "Didn't we agree to have dinner at a restaurant tonight?"

Zhou Chongli then remembered the matter. "I met with a business partner on short notice and forgot. I'll make it up to you another day." His tone was indifferent, clearly indicating that he didn't care at all.

Yu Wanqiu felt wronged and pursed her lips. "Are you going to see a business partner or your ex-girlfriend?"

She remembered that girl; she had stayed by his side for a long time.

Zhou Chongli frowned slightly. "It just so happens that we're together."

Yu Wanqiu's eyes reddened slightly. "But I saw you two hugging each other."

"She's drunk."

"Couldn't you just push her away?"

Zhou Chongli took off his watch and threw it onto the bench at the foot of the bed, looking at her, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Yu Wanqiu clenched her fists, gripping the hem of her pajamas. "I just want an explanation."

Even just coaxing her would be helpful.

Zhou Chongli's thin lips curled slightly. "Explain? What's there to explain? What kind of relationship do we have?"

He never explains himself to anyone, is unrestrained by emotions, and is used to being free and undisciplined.

"If you insist on an explanation, this relationship can be terminated at any time."

Yu Wanqiu's heart clenched, as if someone had slashed it open, and blood was flowing freely.

She forgot that Zhou Chongli only liked obedient and docile women.

It could be her, or it could be someone else.

She suppressed all her emotions and apologized, "I'm sorry, I shouldn't have overstepped my bounds."

Zhou Chongli softened for a moment, but only for a moment. "I told you from the first day I was with you that I can't give you anything except material things."

Yu Wanqiu lowered her eyes and said in a low voice, "I know."
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The scene changes.

The two lines on the pregnancy test left Yu Wanqiu bewildered and anxious.

She didn't use protection during one accident, and she even took medication afterwards, so how could she still get pregnant?
She and Zhou Chongli have no future, what should be done about this child?
An innocent little life was inside her, but she wanted to deprive it of its right to be born.

After thinking it over for several days, she decided that she should tell Zhou Chongli; he had the right to know.

He's not on Hong Kong Island this week; he's in Mexico discussing collaborations.

When he returned, Yu Wanqiu went to his office to find him immediately.

The dark walnut door was ajar. As I approached, I could faintly hear voices coming from inside.

"I heard Jay Chou has arranged a marriage for you with the second daughter of the Song family? What are your thoughts on that?"

"The second young lady of the Song family? Highly educated and capable, she has been managing a branch company independently for only a few years after graduation. She is a perfect match for our young master Zhou."

"What about your wife? Miss Yu is a rare beauty, and she's gentle and quiet. Are you willing to give her up?"

"Where can't you find a gentle and beautiful woman? You can keep her around to relieve boredom, but who would actually marry her?"

"Let's lay our cards on the table. We're all adults just playing around. It's time to settle down. A marriage alliance with the Song family would be a win-win situation, maximizing our benefits. Why not?"

Zhou Chongli remained silent until he reached for the cigar cutter on the coffee table, cut off the cap, lit the cigar with a lighter, and casually said, "It's indeed time to settle down."

Yu Wanqiu stood there stiffly, her mind blank.

The day has finally come.

I had anticipated this outcome, but I didn't expect it to be so sudden.

She had once harbored a sliver of hope that, after being together for so long, Zhou Chongli might have developed some feelings for her.

As it turned out, she was too naive and delusional; reality is reality, and she had no power to change it in the slightest.

His heart cannot be warmed.