At night, the soft and obedient girl was kissed by the big boss in the Beijing circle and cried

Chapter 481 She never knew

After dealing with matters in the Northwest, Cheng Zheng returned to the capital and learned that Lu Wenzhou's ashes had not yet been buried. He personally visited Lu Shengsheng to discuss the matter.

Lu Shengsheng sat on the sofa holding the ashes, unmoved by Cheng Zheng's attempts to persuade her.

Cheng Zheng stood up helplessly and sighed, "The person he was most worried about before he left was you. He kept begging me to take good care of you. How can he feel at ease if you're like this?"

"When a person dies, it's like a lamp going out. You can't keep him alive like this. You should let him rest in peace as soon as possible."

Lu Shengsheng held the urn tightly without saying a word.

Old Ma, who had been guarding the door, returned after seeing Minister Cheng off and saw her looking like a walking corpse. He couldn't help but walk over and say, "Miss Lu, I know there are some things I shouldn't say, but..."

He paused for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "I've watched you and Engineer Lu come this far, and I've seen how much Engineer Lu has cared for you."

Lu Shengsheng looked up at him when she heard his words.

“Back when your mother was hospitalized, the Gu family was there too. He was so worried about her that he made me stay outside the ward day and night so that no one would disturb us.”

Lu Shengsheng's pupils contracted slightly; she had never known about this before.

“Lu Gong is very busy with work on weekdays, but no matter how busy he is, he will always remember to buy you your favorite fruits and pastries.”

Lu Shengsheng had thick, curled eyelashes and a pale face with little emotional change, but she was already heartbroken.

“He was worried that you would be bullied on set, so he secretly asked people and connections to take good care of you. I know you are very sad that Mr. Lu is gone, but no matter how sad you are, you must take care of yourself and make sure Mr. Lu is laid to rest.”

Lu Shengsheng looked down at the urn in her arms, tears welling up in her eyes, and choked out, "But, I can't bear to part with it..."

She no longer has a mother, and now even Lu Wenzhou is gone; she is all alone in this world.

"Even if you can't bear to part with it, you have to let go." Old Ma advised her, "Engineer Lu would definitely want you to live a good life, do the work you love, make good friends, and meet someone who cares about you more than him in the future, so that you can live a fulfilling life."

Lu Shengsheng's hands trembled as she stroked the urn, and she gave a self-deprecating laugh, "My life can never be perfect again."

His departure became a permanent void in her heart, a wound that could never heal.

*
Lu Shengsheng finally chose a sunny day to bury Lu Wenzhou's ashes.

The burial plot was chosen by Liang Hanyue; it has a beautiful view and a good location. In Liang Hanyue's words, "It is worthy of his identity as a hacker."

On the day of the burial, Minister Cheng had a very important meeting and did not show up, but sent his secretary to deliver Lu Wenzhou's belongings.

A suicide note, and a will he had already prepared.

The will clearly stated that all his estate belonged to Lu Shengsheng.

Lu Shengsheng didn't even blink when she heard what the secretary said.

Money is now just a string of numbers in her bank account; whether it's more or less, it doesn't matter.

She clutched the suicide note tightly in her hand, showing no intention of opening it.

The secretary finished the task assigned by Minister Cheng and then went back.

Liang Hanyue asked, "Aren't you going to open it and take a look?"

Lu Shengsheng shook her head. "I want to save it for later."

Liang Hanyue knew that this suicide note was a keepsake left to her by Lu Wenzhou; as long as she didn't open it, it would be as if he was still there.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Lu Shengsheng looked up at the blinding sunlight, feeling dizzy, but she didn't look away. "I don't know, I want to rest for a while."

Liang Hanyue hugged her. "If you need anything, just come to me anytime. Lu Wenzhou was my best friend in the world. Now that he's gone, you're the only one who still has contact with him."

She didn't want Lu Shengsheng to be afraid to see her because of Lu Wenzhou's death.

Lu Shengsheng softly hummed in agreement. "You're also my best friend in this world. We can't forget him..." Liang Hanyue let go of her hand and heard her say, "Go ahead and do your work. I want to spend more time with him."

"Go back early and take good care of yourself," Liang Hanyue told her, adding that he would have to rely on himself for the rest.

Lu Shengsheng didn't speak. She turned her gaze back to Lu Wenzhou's tombstone, her eyes seemingly filled with a small black dot, making everything blurry.

Liang Hanyue walked to the entrance of the cemetery and saw Gu Ronghui standing by the roadside, smoking a cigarette.

These days, though he doesn't say it, he actually cares about Lu Shengsheng more than anyone else.

He secretly arranged for someone to help her secure those endorsements, and also asked a housekeeper to prepare a variety of meals for her every day. Knowing that Sheng Sheng wouldn't want to see him during this time, he even tried to see her secretly.

Jin Yanchen said that he had never seen Gu Ronghui so humble.

Liang Hanyue was just thinking, if only she had known this would happen, she wouldn't have done it in the first place.

Gu Rong saw her throw the cigarette butt on the ground and crush it out with her toe, and asked in a hoarse voice, "How is she?"

"Why don't you go see for yourself if you want to know?"

Gu Ronghui's throat tightened. "She doesn't want to see me."

Liang Hanyue sighed, "Gu Ronghui, why are you always like this?"

Gu Rong was taken aback.

“You didn’t cherish what you should have, and you didn’t take the initiative when you should have.” Liang Hanyue looked at him with a complicated and ambiguous gaze. “If you had been by Aunt Lu’s side when she passed away, perhaps none of this would have happened.”

But it was Lu Wenzhou who was by Lu Shengsheng's side when she needed him most.

Gu Ronghui... was ultimately late.

This delay could last a lifetime.

Gu Ronghui knew she had realized it too late. If only she had understood sooner, if only she had let go of Lin Leyang sooner…

Unfortunately, no if.

After Liang Hanyue left, Gu Ronghui stood there for a while before going in to take one last look at her from afar.

Watching her gently wipe the tombstone, watching her bow her head and sob for that person, watching her…

Those three words will be forever etched in my heart.

***
After Lu Wenzhou's burial, Lu Shengsheng did not resume her work, causing Zhao Xuan to turn down many invitations.

She always felt listless and empty inside. Her nanny would prepare three meals a day and bring them to her, but she could only eat a few bites before she couldn't eat anymore.

I couldn't sleep at night and even started experiencing auditory hallucinations.

Hearing someone open the door downstairs, she thought it was Lu Wenzhou returning. She ran downstairs barefoot and opened the door to find only endless darkness and loneliness.

Seeing her like this, Zhang Ma felt sorry for her and advised, "Miss Lu, please take care of yourself after Mr. Lu leaves."

Lu Shengsheng snapped out of her daze and nodded. "I know, I just... feel a bit stuffy and want to get some fresh air."

Aunt Zhang didn't expose her. "I'll heat up some milk for you. Drink it and get some rest."

"Thank you."

"It should."

After finishing her milk, Lu Shengsheng tossed and turned in bed, unable to fall asleep.

Unaware of the time, Lu Shengsheng suddenly remembered what Lu Wenzhou had mentioned before: the Rainbow Bridge.

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