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Chapter 178, Section 177: A Battleground, Zhou Ye Separates (6K)

Heaven knows how much courage it took for Zhang Jingyi, with her naturally gentle and mild-mannered personality, to say those words.

After having a drink once, she realized that she didn't want to let go.

It's impossible for us to give up Lin Shaobai.

She absolutely must be with Lin Shaobai, and no one can stop her!

All we need to do right now is get Zhou Ye to leave.

Although it's very difficult...

"Zhang Jingyi, are you out of your mind... Never mind, let's talk about this tonight."

Zhou Ye tried his best to control his urge to curse.

She wondered if Zhang Jingyi was out of her mind.
Is the current situation a matter of whether or not to allow it?

Is it a matter of regression or not?
The main point was that the two of them should have resolved the issue, but how did it end up like this?
"Ah."

Zhang Jingyi's tone remained calm; under normal circumstances, very few things could possibly provoke her into a fit of rage.

After hanging up the phone, she gazed leisurely ahead.

Yes, that's right.

They'll talk about it again tonight.

Fu Jing ran over from a distance and hugged Zhang Jingyi tightly.

"So you were hiding in this nook and cranny! I was wondering why I'd been looking for you for so long!"

Having filmed for a long time, Fu Jing now particularly enjoys chatting with Zhang Jingyi.

"What are you doing here? Are you sneaking snacks?"

Fu Jing joked when she saw the potato chips in Zhang Jingyi's arms.

Zhang Jingyi glanced down at it, then obediently handed over the potato chips: "You eat them."

"Okay, I'll eat a little then, after all, I need to maintain my weight."

"Eating a little bit won't make you gain much weight."

"Sigh, for idols like us who started out singing and dancing, we have to control our weight at all times. I've been self-disciplined for many years now, tsk tsk."

So, are you going to eat or not?

Zhang Jingyi's eyelids drooped, and she said somewhat speechlessly.

"eat!"

"..."

People are always so hypocritical.

Fu Jing sat down next to Zhang Jingyi and took out the script, saying, "Actually, when I first got this script, I thought it was really good. I was determined to get this role."

"Oh, it seems our Ms. Fu likes the role of the Iron Bangs. She has potential," Zhang Jingyi joked.

"Why do you keep bringing up my bangs? It's so annoying!"

Fu Jing was also amused by Zhang Jingyi.

He seems very serious, but he sometimes makes these kinds of jokes to make people laugh.

"If you keep doing this, I'll have the makeup artist give you bangs too."

"No, I don't look good with bangs," Zhang Jingyi said with a slight smile.

"You seem to be in a better mood today, but you seemed to be carrying a lot of worries the past few days."

"is it?"

"It's super heavy! I can tell, and I'm sure others can too."

"Ah."

Zhang Jingyi lowered her head and forced a smile.

This matter is indeed quite upsetting, but it should be resolved tonight, right?

Zhang Jingyi continued filming on set until 8 PM.

Because she was working, she felt the day went by very quickly, and before she knew it, it was eight o'clock in the evening.

But at the same time, Zhou Ye felt like his heart was being ripped out.

She went to a coffee shop alone and booked a small private room.

I've been waiting, and time seems to be passing so slowly.

Every minute and every second felt like torture.

During the waiting period, Zhou Ye thought about many things.

When she recalled her relationship with Lin Shaobai, was there anything about him that raised suspicion?

But upon closer reflection, I realized I couldn't find a single clue.

Perhaps it was because Lin Shaobai was so considerate and caring towards Zhou Ye that Zhou Ye never expected things to come to this.

Zhou Ye recalled how the two first met on the show "The Voice of China".

Watching Lin Shaobai sing and dance on stage from the audience, the two met again in the campus library not long afterward.

She proactively recommended the movie "Better Days" and successfully landed the role of Wei Lai.

During filming, Zhou Ye was tormented by depression and anxiety because the character was so evil. If it weren't for Lin Shaobai's support, she probably wouldn't have been able to pull through and play the role well.

This was the first time Zhou Ye had played such a villainous role, which was truly a double torment, both physically and mentally.

Countless times she woke up crying in the middle of the night, and Lin Shaobai would hold her, comfort her, and encourage her.

Seeing that she was in a bad mood, Lin Shaobai specially built a snowman for her in the dead of winter, hoping to cheer her up.

Whenever Zhou Ye thinks of these things, he feels a warmth in his heart.

She was grateful to have met Lin Shaobai.

She also felt very lucky to be able to date him.

Without Lin Shaobai, she would never have been able to land the role of Qiao Yingzi in "A Little Reunion".

The TV series has only just started airing and its ratings and viewership are already so good, and its fan base is growing rapidly.

Qiao Yingzi is someone who can become one of the roles in life.

"Shaobai, I don't believe you're that kind of person."

As Zhou Ye sat in his chair, he couldn't help but reminisce about the past.

At 8:30 p.m., Zhou Ye sent a message to Zhang Jingyi.

[Zhang Jingyi, you finally have some time now, right? We can have a proper chat, can we?]

A short while later, the phone rang.

Zhou Ye hesitated for five seconds after looking at the caller ID.

I still couldn't hide my nervousness.

This is the calm before the storm; how could you not be nervous!

She wasn't familiar with Zhang Jingyi, but based on their few conversations, she understood that this junior sister wasn't the shrew type.

They should be able to speak properly... right?

You must also control your emotions.

Zhou Ye took a deep breath and pressed the connect button.

"Hey."

"Senior sister, I am Zhang Jingyi."

"I know."

Before anything could be said, Zhou Ye nervously gripped the handle of the teacup beside him.

"Have you finished filming over there? Now we can talk properly, right?"

"Ah."

"Just one question: Is Lin Shaobai really dating you?"

"Yes. Shao Bai and I are a real couple. If you need proof, I think I can send you some photos."

"no need!"

Zhou Ye frowned, closed his eyes, and interrupted Zhang Jingyi.

Does Zhang Jingyi have a different thought process than other people?

At this point, what evidence do we need?

A photo of them hugging? Or a photo of them kissing?

funny!

Zhou Ye felt like his whole body was out of control when he thought about this.

An invisible fire was rising within me.

Could she have done it on purpose?

Ugh, so annoying!

"Shaobai and I were classmates in 2017. We've known each other since the beginning of the semester, so senior, I hope you can take the initiative to leave him and stop interfering in my relationship with him."

“Zhang Jingyi, although you met Lin Shaobai earlier, I met him not later either. I also met him after the start of the semester, and we became boyfriend and girlfriend in 2017.”

"What? 2017?"

"Yes."

Zhou Ye could tell that Zhang Jingyi across from him seemed shocked by the year.

"What? Zhang Jingyi, you've been silent for so long because I started talking to you earlier, right?"

"..."

"You realize you're the other woman, right?"

Zhou Ye smiled wryly.

The corners of her mouth were turned up, but there was not a trace of a triumphant smile.

Is it even meaningful to argue about who the mistress is right now?
From the moment he heard the words, "Lin Shaobai and I are in a relationship," Zhou Ye was no longer Zhou Ye.

She felt her heart was broken, and no amount of piecing it back together would ever work.

Zhang Jingyi, on the other end of the phone, had already shed tears that streamed down her cheeks and onto her clothes.

She quickly steadied her breathing, trying her best not to embarrass herself.

Reason told her that, based on the timeline, she did indeed start dating Lin Shaobai after Zhou Ye, and she was the bad guy who interfered in someone else's relationship.

She's the one who should have left.

But the feelings she had built up over such a long time were also telling her that she couldn't bear to let go.

I can't bear to part with Lin Shaobai.

Even now, even knowing that Lin Shaobai is like this, I still can't bear to part with him.

I can't bear to leave him.

“Zhang Jingyi, why aren’t you saying anything?” Zhou Ye asked.

"Senior sister, I still stand by what I said, I won't leave Lin Shaobai. I can't bear to part with him," Zhang Jingyi said stubbornly.

"Do you think I'd be willing to do that?!"

Zhou Ye practically shouted it out.

The emotions that had been suppressed for so long seemed to be poured into this one sentence.

"..."

"Since that's the case, there's nothing I can do. I can't accept it. I really can't accept it."

Zhou Ye closed his eyes, tears of heartache streaming down his face.

"This young lady cannot accept... cannot accept this!"

"If you don't accept it, then leave."

"you!"

Zhou Ye angrily hung up the phone, then buried his face in his hands and sobbed silently.

She was alone in the small private room, which was filled with helplessness and sadness.

A chill, unique to those who have been betrayed, swept over Zhou Ye, who instinctively hugged himself tightly.

"Shaobai, have you been lying to me all along?"

"How did you do that? I never doubted you, never!"

"you……"

Zhou Ye frowned and immediately dialed Lin Shaobai's number...

When Lin Shaobai came out after taking a shower, he discovered that Zhou Ye had called him eight times.

Just as I was about to call back, the ninth call came in.

"Hello? Senior Sister?"

After Lin Shaobai answered the phone, he clearly heard Zhou Ye take a deep breath.

"What's wrong? Are you nervous?"

"Lin Shaobai."

Lin Shaobai was stunned for a moment.

Was I called by my full name?

Why isn't it Kobayashi or Shaobai?

something wrong.

"Senior sister, what's wrong?"

Lin Shaobai continued with a smile.

What's going on between you and Zhang Jingyi?

Upon hearing this, Lin Shaobai's smile instantly froze on his face.

In that instant, Zhang Jingyi's expressions and actions from a few days ago flashed through his mind.

So much sorrow, so much anxiety, and so much fear of looking directly at it…

So it started around that time, right?

Because the two of them were filming and they were worried about affecting each other, Zhang Jingyi could only talk to Zhou Ye privately first.

In just a few seconds, Lin Shaobai deduced the cause, process, and outcome of the incident.

No wonder Zhang Jingyi acted so strangely those few days...

“Zhang Jingyi told me everything, and we talked about it several times. Shaobai, to tell you the truth, I can’t accept it.”

"division--"

Lin Shaobai had barely uttered a single word when the call was disconnected. When he dialed again, no one answered.

Lin Shaobai couldn't get in touch with Zhou Ye. He searched his phone thoroughly for ways to contact Zhou Ye, trying every possible method, but the calls wouldn't go through and he didn't reply to messages.

Seeing that he couldn't reach Zhou Ye by phone, Lin Shaobai immediately booked the next available flight to Beijing.

Tomorrow is a day off, so going now won't delay the filming process.

Even if we can't meet online, we can still meet in real life.

Because of the urgency, he didn't tell anyone, not even his assistant, Xiao Liu.

I bought crayfish for the boss as a late-night snack, full of anticipation, only to find the room completely empty.

"Hey? Good heavens!"

Where is the boss?!

"Where did they go?!"

……

Lin Shaobai took a plane back to Beijing as quickly as possible and rushed home that night.

This is a large, single-level apartment that his mother bought for him a long time ago, and it's also where Zhou Ye and he often spend their time in Beijing.

When I arrived, the previously gloomy sky suddenly started to rain.

Lin Shaobai couldn't care less about any of that; he rushed back in a great hurry.

He was soaked to the bone by the rain, and rainwater would run down his forehead and drip into his eyes.

She opened the door and entered the bedroom, only to find Zhou Ye standing on the wall tearing off the stickers she had once put up.

Zhou Ye liked to stick her favorite things on the empty walls. At first, she was worried, but seeing Lin Shaobai's tacit approval, she became more and more enthusiastic about sticking them on.

Unbeknownst to him, one wall of Lin Shaobai's bedroom was covered with all sorts of stickers by Zhou Ye.

These are all sweet memories of the two of them dating, and now they have to be torn off one by one.

The problem is, I can't tear it off!

There are definitely tools and methods specifically designed to solve this kind of problem, but Zhou Ye doesn't have time to search on Baidu right now.

With tears streaming down her face, she repeatedly picked at the stickers on the wall.

Unable to pry it off, tears streamed down her face like a tidal wave.

This seemingly insignificant little thing was like the last straw that broke the camel's back.

Next to Zhou Ye was a small gray suitcase, filled with the clothes she had left in the house.

"Senior Sister Zhou Ye".

Seeing this, Lin Shaobai called out to Zhou Ye.

Zhou Ye immediately stopped what he was doing, turned to look at him with tears in his eyes.

There were a thousand words I wanted to say, but seeing Lin Shaobai soaked to the bone, they all instantly became stuck in my throat.

Zhou Ye's lips were half open.

She wanted to ask, "Why aren't you using an umbrella in this heavy rain? What if you catch a cold?"

But when she thought about what he had done, she swallowed back the words of concern.

"Shaobai, explain yourself. What exactly is going on between you and Zhang Jingyi?"

The cold statement that replaced it.

"Me and her..."

Lin Shaobai took a step forward and Zhou Ye took a step back, until finally they were completely leaning against the wall.

"Just stand there and talk, don't come any closer!"

Zhou Ye shouted.

Seeing this, Lin Shaobai had no choice but to stop.

"Just tell me directly. Just answer me, are you and her dating?"

"Yes."

Lin Shaobai nodded.

That single word was like a nail driven into Zhou Ye's tender heart.

Her shoulders trembled slightly, and her hands clenched tightly, revealing fragments of stickers she had torn off.

She immediately turned her head to the side, unwilling to look at Lin Shaobai any longer.

So this is what it means for a heart to break; she thought to herself.

Lin Shaobai knew that there was no point in fabricating lies now that things had developed to this point.

Since Zhou Ye was able to call, cry so much, and ask so firmly, it means that Zhang Jingyi has already told her the truth.

There's no need to hide it anymore.

"How could you do this? How could you do this?!"

Zhou Ye's eyes were red, but his voice was as cold as ice.

"Sister..."

"You lied to me. I never imagined you were lying to me from the very beginning."

Zhou Ye turned his head and looked at the bedroom, recalling their past.

Yes, the sweetness of the past was real, but it's also true that Lin Shaobai was simultaneously dating Zhang Jingyi.

Lin Shaobai is so good to me, so will he treat Zhang Jingyi the same way?
Zhou Ye couldn't help but think this to himself.

"So, Lin Shaobai, I'm just a backup option, right?"

Zhou Ye hesitated for a long time before speaking.

"No, senior sister."

"That means you like me, but you also like Zhang Jingyi. I understand what you're thinking, and I know what you plan to do in the future."

Zhou Ye's voice was soft, almost drowned out by the thunder outside.

“You don’t need to spell it out for me to know what you’re thinking. After all, you’re so charming, a top star, and still in this industry… Maybe Zhang Jingyi can accept this kind of relationship, but I can’t.”

Zhou Ye's lips trembled slightly, and tears flowed silently down his face.

She couldn't help but cry.

Scenes from her past with Lin Shaobai flashed before her eyes, creating a stark contrast between those sweet moments and Zhang Jingyi's words.

It causes inner pain and turmoil.

"I really like you, Shaobai..."

"Since we like each other, let's stay together and never separate."

"But you're with Zhang Jingyi at the same time! How can I accept this? I love you with all my heart, but you've broken your heart in two and given it to someone else."

After Zhou Ye finished speaking, he gave a cold laugh and abandoned the idea of ​​tearing off the stickers on the wall.

She closed her suitcase, neatly packed it, and stopped in front of Lin Shaobai.

"I like you a lot, that's a fact. I used to like you a lot, Lin Shaobai. You are the first person I've ever liked."

"..."

"But it's true that this matter is causing me a lot of pain right now, and I've always been very clear about things."

"..."

"Okay, I'll ask you one last time. If I asked you to choose only me, could you accept that? You break up with Zhang Jingyi immediately, and I won't leave."

Lin Shaobai looked at Zhou Ye.

He knew in his heart that Zhou Ye only knew Zhang Jingyi at the moment.

Therefore, similar situations in the future will likely lead to conflicts, just like they are now.

Lin Shaobai shook his head: "Sorry."

"Lin Shaobai, you!"

Zhou Ye was furious.

Sadness, confusion, anger, regret, loss, shock and other emotions were mixed together in his eyes.

"As expected, you still chose her. You chose your old classmate; classmates are always closer!"

Zhou Ye bit his lip, gradually increasing the pressure on his hands as he gripped the suitcase handle tightly.

"I...sigh..."

Zhou Ye sighed.

After saying all that, she had vented all her anger, leaving only emptiness and disappointment.

There's not much to say.

Let's leave it at that.

She walked past Lin Shaobai carrying her suitcase and said, "Shaobai, I'm withdrawing from the relationship with Zhang Jingyi. But! Make this clear, I'm withdrawing because I can't accept this kind of relationship, not for her sake, and not to admit defeat."

That's right, Zhou Ye couldn't accept this kind of feeling in his heart.

Thinking about it all the time will only cause endless internal friction.

And yet, for no apparent reason, she was labeled a mistress.

Maybe things will be better after it's completely over?
"Senior sister..." Lin Shaobai stood still, turned around, and asked, "Are you really willing to do this?"

Zhou Ye had already reached the door, and the rumbling sound of his suitcase scraping against the ground abruptly stopped.

"What do you think?"

"Senior sister, stay here. I will still treat you well as before."

"..."

The sadness in Zhou Ye's eyes did not diminish in the slightest.

"I know. After all, you were quite good to me when Zhang Jingyi was around. But Shaobai, if I accept it, I won't be able to accept myself."

After saying that, Zhou Ye picked up his suitcase and left.

The door was closed gently.

Lin Shaobai took a few steps forward and quietly looked at the closed door.

Zhou Ye is in a bad mood right now, so nothing he says will help.

But Lin Shaobai knew that he could not give up on any of them.

A short while later, Zhou Ye stood by the roadside with his suitcase, ready to hail a taxi back to school.

She was still very angry when she thought about what had just happened.

Hahaha! I'm so angry!
It's so annoying.

She stomped her foot and said irritably, "This is so annoying! What kind of mess is this?!"

Of all places to stomp, I had to stomp into a puddle, and the splashed dirty water just stuck to my trouser legs.

Zhou Ye looked down and became even more depressed.

Hey!
It’s really raining all night when the house leaks!

I just broke up with my boyfriend, and now I have to go back covered in mud.

Holding an umbrella in one hand and carrying a suitcase in the other is really tiring.

Because of the heavy rain, there were far fewer pedestrians on the road than usual. Although several taxis honked their horns at Zhou Ye as she passed by, she was distracted and did not react at all.

Zhou Ye knew what Lin Shaobai meant.

He's rich and handsome, how could only one person like him?

Zhou Ye knew this in his heart, and he also knew that many people could accept it.

But she had no choice.

There's really no other way.

Even after countless internal struggles to convince myself, it still doesn't work.

I couldn't convince them.

She couldn't share her favorite person with anyone else.

"Sigh, since I was the one who initiated the breakup, let's just leave it at that..."

Zhou Ye looked up at the gray sky, the color of which resembled water used to wash a dirty rag.

“Zhang Jingyi has already said that she can’t compromise, so I’ll back down. Someone has to back down.”

Zhou Ye muttered to himself.

He then reached out and flagged down the approaching taxi.

"Master, to Beijing Film Academy."

……

Zhou Ye was lucky; the dormitory was almost going to close.

She tiptoed in, carrying her suitcase.

Her roommates were either sleeping or playing games, and no one paid any attention to her.

Zhou Ye squatted in the corner, taking out the clothes he had packed one by one, folding them neatly and putting them into the closet.

But this one action brought back memories of all the sweet moments she had shared with Lin Shaobai.

Damn it.

How can you be so spineless?

Why are you crying?!

She was the one who initiated the breakup!

Why are you crying so pathetically!
Tear glands, let me ask you...

Since you've chosen to separate, don't cry and act like you're going to die.

Zhou Ye mentally berated himself like this.

The only roommate who wasn't asleep and was playing games behind the bed curtains peeked out after hearing Zhou Ye's crying.

She parted her lips slightly, as if wanting to ask what was wrong.
She was also afraid that her inability to speak would hurt Zhou Ye.

Yes, sometimes, saying too much can lead to mistakes.

My roommate silently pulled his head back.

Zhou Ye continued tidying up the clothes and took out a white dress from the bottom.

She stared at the dress for a long time, stunned.

This was a gift from Lin Shaobai to her...

"Oh well, let's keep it."

Zhou Ye folded the skirt neatly and carefully placed it at the very back of the closet.

A brief separation.

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