Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 229 Yu Wanqiu × Zhou Chongli (13)

Zhou Chongli rushed back.

The hospital checked the surveillance footage and saw Yu Wanqiu leaving the hospital alone.

More than a dozen bodyguards were dispatched, and it took them more than an hour to find it by searching through the surveillance cameras along the way.

Yu Wanqiu sat alone on a park bench, lost in thought.

People walking their children or dogs passed by from time to time, their laughter filling the air. But she was out of place, shutting herself out in her own world, oblivious to the outside world.

A shadow suddenly fell in front of me.

Zhou Chongli draped a coat over her shoulders. "Wanwan, come back to the hospital with me. You can't stay out in the wind right now, your body won't be able to handle it."

Yu Wanqiu blinked her dry eyes, her thoughts gradually returning. She pushed his hand away, "I don't want to, I'm not going back."

The clothes slipped to the ground.

She got up and walked along the stone path.

She was slender, like a piece of paper, and seemed as if she could be blown away by the wind at any moment.

Zhou Chongli picked up his coat and followed.

Hearing footsteps behind her, Yu Wanqiu instinctively quickened her pace, saying, "Don't follow me."

Zhou Chongli had no choice but to slow down and follow her at a distance.

As darkness fell, the sky gradually transitioned from deep blue to inky black.

The streetlights in this area are dim, probably because they haven't been repaired in a long time.

Yu Wanqiu didn't know where she was going; she just kept walking forward with her head down.

An accident occurred at this moment. A bicycle suddenly appeared from the right-hand side road. It belonged to a teenager who was playful and riding fast. He did not see anyone in front of him and crashed straight into Yu Wanqiu.

"Wanwan, be careful!" Zhou Chongli shouted a warning and rushed over.

Yu Wanqiu was distracted and had no time to dodge. She was hit by a bicycle and fell to the ground, hitting the back of her head on a nearby flower bed. Her old injury was aggravated, and she immediately fainted from the pain.

When the boy realized he had hit someone, he was so frightened that he dropped his bicycle and fell to the ground, too scared to move.

Zhou Chongli was a step too late. Without thinking of anything else, he hurriedly picked up Yu Wanqiu and took her to the hospital.

It was his mistake to hurt her right under his nose.
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In December, it was raining continuously for a week, and the air was filled with a damp smell.

The weather finally cleared up on the day Yu Wanqiu was discharged from the hospital.

She spent a month in the hospital and has almost fully recovered.

I've been eating nutritious meals and drinking nourishing soups every day, and I've gained three pounds. My complexion is much better than before.

Aunt Qin went downstairs to complete the discharge procedures and returned to her ward.

Yu Wanqiu looked towards the door. "Hasn't he arrived yet?"

Aunt Qin smiled and said, "The master may not be finished yet. Let's wait a little longer."

Yu Wanqiu had been looking forward to being discharged from the hospital for a long time. It was so stuffy and boring here. She spent most of her time resting in bed, and she was not allowed to do this or that.

Zhou Chongli had an important morning meeting that he couldn't cancel, so he rushed to the hospital as soon as it ended, bringing a large bouquet of pink tulips with him.

"Have you been waiting long?"

"I picked out a bouquet of flowers, let's see if I like them."

Yu Wanqiu accepted the flowers with both hands, held them in her arms, and smiled gently, "So beautiful."

The petals are delicate, with a pinkish-white gradient on the outer layer, and a rich fragrance. They are beautiful yet elegant, perfectly complementing the light pink knitted dress she is wearing today.

Zhou Chongli reached out and pulled her into his arms. "Let's go home."

Yu Wanqiu couldn't hide the joy in her eyes. "Let's go, let's go."

Zhou Chongli lowered his head and kissed her forehead, then took her hand and led her outside.

Aunt Qin smiled with relief.

Perhaps it's a good thing that Xiao Qiu doesn't remember the past.

No one expected that a month ago she fell and hit the back of her head, was in a coma in the hospital for a week, and when she woke up she remembered nothing and everything around her was unfamiliar.

I had a brain CT scan and a full-body checkup, and nothing serious was found.

The doctor said this condition is relatively rare in medicine and could not give a definite cause, but speculated that it was due to excessive stimulation of the brain, exceeding her psychological capacity, triggering a self-protective mechanism.

As for when the memory will be restored, it is impossible to predict.

On the way back, Yu Wanqiu peered out the car window at the scenery.

Vehicles shuttled back and forth on the streets, and crowds thronged the streets.

The shops are numerous and lined up one after another, bustling and full of vitality.

She wanted to open the window to feel the fresh air outside, but Zhou Chongli stopped her first, saying, "Don't open the window, you'll catch a cold."

Yu Wanqiu silently withdrew her hand. "Alright."

Afraid that she would be disappointed, Zhou Chongli added, "I'll take you out to play when the weather gets a little warmer."

Yu Wanqiu's eyes suddenly lit up, "Really?"

Zhou Chongli nodded. "Yes, you can go wherever you want."

"Can Disney do it too?"

"of course."

Yu Wanqiu was overjoyed. She had been itching to go to Disneyland ever since she saw videos of other people going there on her phone a few days ago.

She is easily satisfied, like a child.

Zhou Chongli pulled her over and sat her on his lap, then gently kneaded her hands.

Holding it in my arms gives me a feeling of having lost it and then regaining it.

Yu Wanqiu leaned obediently against his chest, her thoughts jumping around a bit, "Can I ask you a question?"

"Well, you ask."

"How did we meet?"

She couldn't remember anything about it. She woke up to find out she had a boyfriend and it took her half a month to adjust and accept it.

It's absurd, but it seems true: she found a handsome and rich boyfriend, but then completely forgot about him.

Zhou Chongli said, "I used to sponsor your university education, and after you graduated, you joined my company."

Yu Wanqiu then asked, "How long have we been together?"

Zhou Chongli hesitated for two seconds, then remained expressionless. "Seven years."

Yu Wanqiu was surprised and confused, "Why haven't you gotten married after being together for so long?"

“Something happened that delayed things.” Zhou Chongli looked into her eyes. “We could have gotten our marriage certificate anytime, what a pity.”

Yu Wanqiu's eyelashes trembled, "...There's no need to be in such a hurry."

She had just gotten used to being his boyfriend, and now he's suddenly become her husband, which she can't accept right away.

This topic is now closed.

The scenery along Taiping Mountain is beautiful and lush.

A luxurious mansion stands in the mountains, with a large rooftop terrace featuring a helipad, offering panoramic views of Victoria Harbour.

Yu Wanqiu had never seen such a large villa before, and was still feeling a sense of wonder. "Is this your home? It's huge!"

This man seems to be richer than she imagined.

Zhou Chongli corrected her, "Our home."

A dozen or twenty servants lined up in two neat rows and said in unison, "Welcome home, Miss!"

Yu Wanqiu was somewhat dazed.

It turns out that what's shown on TV isn't exaggerated at all; wealthy families really do have this many servants.

The interior is even more extravagant, with opulent furniture that blends classical style with modern elements, exuding elegance and sophistication.

Yu Wanqiu spent the entire morning visiting the site but still couldn't finish.

Wine cellar, flower room, tea room, audio-visual room, gym, swimming pool... all the facilities and equipment are available.

After figuring out the general structure of the villa, she became curious about the master bedroom and asked, "Can I go inside and take a look at the master bedroom?"

Zhou Chongli nodded, "Sure, it's our room anyway."

Yu Wanqiu was taken aback, her cheeks slightly flushed, "Are we... going to sleep together?"

Zhou Chongli deliberately misinterpreted the situation, asking, "You want to kick me out of the master bedroom?"

Yu Wanqiu quickly denied it, "That's not what I meant."

She struggled internally for a moment.

Oh well, let's just sleep together then. We'll have to get used to it eventually anyway.

Zhou Chongli's phone rang. He glanced down at the screen and said, "I'll take this call. You go in first."

"it is good."

Yu Wanqiu pushed open the door.

The spacious area is predominantly gray and white, with abundant natural light and floor-to-ceiling windows facing the back garden, offering excellent views.

The semi-circular genuine leather sofa is paired with a huge LCD screen on the opposite wall, and the blue jade coffee table has a unique texture, exuding an elegant style that is immediately apparent.

That big gray bed could easily fit five or six people.

His bedroom is bigger than a typical apartment.

Yu Wanqiu was drawn to an ornament on the table: a Baroque-style music box inside a transparent crystal case, featuring a gilded, intricately carved fountain model with a cloud-shaped base—exquisitely crafted. Zhou Chongli clearly disliked such things, so… it was probably hers, right?

Yu Wanqiu carefully opened the lid, took out the music box inside, and pressed the switch.

The fountain slowly rotates, and melodious piano music flows out, the notes leaping in the air like the gentle, flowing water of a spring.

Zhou Chongli hung up the phone and stood by the door without making a sound to disturb them.

The three-minute piano piece ended with a gap of about ten seconds, accompanied by a slight "buzzing" sound, like the static from a vintage gramophone.

Just as Yu Wanqiu was about to turn off the music box, a familiar voice suddenly came from inside.

“Mr. Zhou, happy 29th birthday. This is the first birthday I’ve spent with you, but it’s already the fifth year I’ve loved you. You may never know that I actually fell in love with you since my freshman year of college. Thank you for pulling me out of the mire and freeing me from that suffocating family of origin.”

"It seems like I don't need a reason to fall in love with you. By the time I realized it, you were all I could think about. I always subconsciously kept an eye out for your updates on social media. At that time, I never dared to imagine that one day I could get closer to you."

"But I also know that you don't love anyone, and that's okay. I love you. I don't know how long I can stay by your side, and I'm not sure if I can celebrate your birthday with you next year. If... we break up in the future, I hope you will remember occasionally the girl who was once by your side. Her name is Yu Wanqiu. She loves you very much, and she wishes you all the best."

Zhou Chongli stood frozen in place, unresponsive.

This music box was a birthday gift from Yu Wanqiu, but he didn't take it seriously, never touched it, and was unaware of the existence of this recording.

Yu Wanqiu held the music box, lost in thought.

So, Zhou Chongli didn't love her at all?

But for the past two weeks, he has been really good to her, to the point of being extremely attentive.

“No, no.” Zhou Chongli guessed what she was thinking, hurriedly walked over, grasped her shoulders, turned her to him, and looked into her eyes. “I love you very much too.”

He simply didn't understand before, and thought he didn't need ethereal love.

He was terrible at love and made far too many mistakes.

Yu Wanqiu didn't know whether she should believe it or not; her memory was completely blank, and this feeling was terrible.

She always felt as if she had lost something very important.

Zhou Chongli pulled her into his arms and hugged her tightly. "I really love you, Wanwan."

Yu Wanqiu stood with her hands hanging at her sides, hesitated for a moment, and finally raised her hands to place behind his waist.
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Taking advantage of the clear weather and rising temperatures, Zhou Chongli kept his promise and took Yu Wanqiu to Disneyland.

They checked into the themed hotel in the park the night before.

A dedicated butler will guide you throughout the day, arranging your time and activities, and you can purchase an express pass to avoid queuing.

Yu Wanqiu tried out all the "mild" activities and was extremely happy.

There were many people around, and Zhou Chongli held her hand tightly, their fingers intertwined.

Yu Wanqiu held a small rabbit-shaped cotton candy in her other hand, eating it as she asked, "Do you want some?"

Zhou Chongli doesn't eat sweets, and he changed his mind before he could refuse, saying, "Try it."

Yu Wanqiu reached out and handed over the cotton candy.

Zhou Chongli pressed down on her hand, held the back of her neck, and lowered his head to kiss her lips.

The lingering sugar water at the corner of his mouth rolled into his mouth.

"It's too sweet," he said.

Yu Wanqiu's ears turned red, and she muttered softly, "It's made of sugar, of course it's sweet."

Zhou Chongli raised an eyebrow slightly. "I wasn't talking about cotton candy."

Yu Wanqiu took a moment to react, her ears turning increasingly red and hot.

At the appointed time, cheerful music could be heard from afar, and tourists flocked to the sound.

“It’s a parade of floats!” Yu Wanqiu pulled Zhou Chongli forward, trying to stand on tiptoe. “But I can’t see it.”

There were too many people, all crammed together, and at her height, she could only see heads.

"I'll carry you." Zhou Chongli bent down and easily picked her up.

With strong arms, he supported her buttocks with one hand and bounced her up.

Yu Wanqiu instantly became taller than the others, with a wider field of vision. "I see it!"

Many cartoon characters were dancing together: Lina Belle, Mickey Mouse, Daisy, Donald Duck... and some she didn't recognize.

The two, a handsome man and a beautiful woman, attracted a lot of attention.

On the other side, Shi Yang clearly saw Yu Wanqiu's figure and hurriedly pushed through the crowd, shouting loudly, "Qiuqiu!"

The sound was drowned out by loud music.

Yu Wanqiu didn't want to attract attention, so she said, "Put me down."

Zhou Chongli did as he was told and put her down.

"Qiuqiu—"

Yu Wanqiu vaguely heard something and reflexively turned around to look. "I think I heard someone calling me."

Zhou Chongli's expression changed slightly. He held her head and turned her around. "No, you misheard. Didn't you say you wanted to take pictures? Let's go somewhere else. There are too many people here."

“Hmm.” Yu Wanqiu didn’t think much of it and followed him away.

Shi Yang rushed over almost recklessly, but the person had already disappeared.

He searched through the crowd again and again, sweating profusely, standing there blankly and helplessly. People came and went around him, bustling about, but he seemed to have lost his soul.
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Zhou Chongli took Yu Wanqiu back to the vicinity of the hotel.

Passing by a balloon stall, Yu Wanqiu stopped and said, "I want a balloon."

“Okay.” Zhou Chongli led her over.

The shop owner greeted them warmly, "Are you two buying balloons? Pick whichever you like, it's 148 each."

Yu Wanqiu secretly sighed that the price was too expensive. Just as she was struggling to decide which one to take, she heard Zhou Chongli say, "Take them all."

The shopkeeper exclaimed in surprise, "You want them all? There are over thirty of them here..."

"Okay." Zhou Chongli opened his phone and scanned the QR code to pay.

"I only need one." Yu Wanqiu had already paid before he finished speaking.

I paid six thousand directly.

The boss was overjoyed, "Alright, beautiful lady, take your balloon."

Yu Wanqiu reached out and took it, saying, "If I buy so many, people will think I'm selling balloons."

Sure enough, all the children passing by looked in her direction, and some even pestered their parents to buy them balloons.

The parent continued to explain, "The two older brothers and sisters bought all the balloons, so we can't buy any more. Let's go ride the carousel in front."

The little girl was unhappy and cried with tears in her eyes.

Yu Wanqiu untied a balloon string and went over to her, saying, "Here's a balloon for you, okay? Don't cry anymore."

The little girl immediately stopped crying and started laughing.

The child's mother quickly taught her, "Say thank you, sister."

The little girl said in her childish voice, "Thank you, big sister!"

Yu Wanqiu smiled and shook her head, "You're welcome. I hope you have fun."

The child's mother thanked her several times before taking the child away.

"Will you take a picture?" Zhou Chongli asked.

"Mmm." Yu Wanqiu grabbed a handful of large balloons, found a pretty backdrop, stood in front of the flower bed, and struck a pose.

Zhou Chongli turned on his phone's camera, took a few steps back, and tried to find a good angle.

"Wanwan, look over here."

It was his first time taking photos of someone, so he didn't know any composition techniques and relied entirely on his aesthetic sense.

Of course, she's beautiful, so she looks good no matter how you photograph her.

Yu Wanqiu looked at the camera, and several blurry images suddenly flashed through her mind, while another voice faintly appeared in her ears.

—Qiuqiu, look at the camera.

She wanted to see that face clearly.

Zhou Chongli noticed something was wrong with her, put down his phone, and asked, "What's wrong?"

Yu Wanqiu closed her eyes, trying to grasp the scattered fragments of information, "Did you buy me balloons before?"

Zhou Chongli walked up to her, a hint of nervousness in his eyes. "What...did you remember?"

Yu Wanqiu calmed herself down. Those images completely disappeared, as if they were just hallucinations. "No."

"Don't think about it anymore." Zhou Chongli hugged her, his arms tightening. "Let's get our marriage certificate tomorrow, okay?"

Just a moment ago, he felt a strong sense of lingering fear.

I'm afraid that if she remembers it, everything we have will vanish.

Zhou Chongli admitted his selfishness, hoping she would never remember him and would stay by his side forever.

Yu Wanqiu couldn't keep up with his train of thought, "Why do you suddenly want to get a marriage certificate?"

Zhou Chongli whispered in her ear, "Because I love you."

Yu Wanqiu hesitated for a moment, seemingly unable to find a reason to refuse, then said, "Okay."

Zhou Chongli was pleasantly surprised, "You agreed?"

Yu Wanqiu nodded gently, "Mm."

Because she feels happy now.

PS: In the end, I couldn't bear it. Actually, the initial plan was for this couple to have a bad ending. To sum it up in one sentence—our story came too late.

But as I wrote, I softened. If Yu Wanqiu regained her memories, she would suffer a lot in the future. It would be better to leave it as it is and let her enjoy being loved.