It fell from his fingertips

"Brother, what are you doing here?"

Zhou Yanchen felt uneasy. The left corner of his mouth, where he had been punched, hurt terribly. He frowned and clenched his fists tightly, ready to defend himself at any moment.

Immediately, Zhou Yanchen seemed to realize that something was amiss.

The man in front of her was completely blocking the petite Tang Luoqing. Even with Zhou Jinbai, the older brother, being tall, it was still unnecessary for him to protect Tang Luoqing like this.

This made Zhou Yanchen recall how he used to protect his cub when facing other suitors who were pursuing Tang Luoqing.

Could it be that his brother has feelings for Tang Luoqing...?

Before Zhou Yanchen could ponder this further, Zhou Jinbai, who was slightly taller than him, coldly spoke: "Zhou Yanchen, are you ignoring my words? Or do you think I really won't do anything to you?"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yanchen had no time to think about anything else; he jolted awake and froze.

His older brother had told him twice before to stay in Haicheng and finish the project there, but he didn't know what was wrong with him. Lately, he kept dreaming about his past with Tang Luoqing.

She used to be gentle and sweet, she used to be incredibly soft-hearted, and she used to regard him as someone who was just as important as her grandmother.

But now, Tang Luoqing is not answering his calls, has blocked him on WeChat, and even when he came back last time, she wouldn't let him touch her. All of this gives Zhou Yanchen an indescribable sense of panic, as if he is really going to completely lose this girl who once only had eyes for him.

This growing sense of panic over time led Zhou Yanchen to uncontrollably return from Haicheng.

After returning, he inquired everywhere about Tang Luoqing's whereabouts, and finally found this place through a friend's information about Shen Baiyan's social circle.

But unexpectedly, before he could even have a proper talk with Tang Luoqing, his brother appeared again.

"Big brother, I know I was a jerk before, but I've said it before, I... I can give up everything just to be with Luo Qing, as long as you don't..."

"Zhou Yanchen,"

Before Zhou Yanchen could finish speaking, Zhou Jinbai coldly interrupted him.

Zhou Yanchen was slightly taken aback. Seeing Zhou Jinbai take a cold step towards him, a dangerous smile appeared on his lips as he spoke calmly, "This world doesn't revolve around you, and neither does Miss Tang. Have you asked her what she thinks? Does she still want to be with you? If she doesn't, you have no right to say anything. Do you understand?"

Zhou Yanchen was taken aback, then stepped to the side, wanting to speak to Tang Luoqing, who was being shielded behind Zhou Jinbai.

"Luo Qing, tell me, are you willing to give me another chance? Luo Qing, don't rush to answer, think about Grandma, think about what Grandma said, okay? For Grandma's sake, think about the answer seriously and give me another chance, okay? Grandma definitely hopes you can give me another chance too."

Even after he finished speaking, Zhou Yanchen still couldn't see Tang Luoqing properly, because at the same time he took a step to the left, Zhou Jinbai also took a step to the left, barely blocking Tang Luoqing from view.

Nevertheless, after Zhou Yanchen finished speaking, the surroundings fell silent instantly.

For a moment, no one spoke, all waiting for Tang Luoqing's reply.

As Tang Luoqing was protected behind Zhou Jinbai, the image of her grandmother holding her hand and saying her last words to her uncontrollably by her bedside in the hospital flashed through her mind.

Grandma hopes that no matter what Zhou Yanchen does in the future, she will seriously consider it and give him another chance.

Tang Luoqing felt a lump in her throat; she missed her grandmother.

Moreover, if Grandma were still alive, seeing Zhou Yanchen deceive her time and time again, and even continuing his philandering ways by embracing other women, would she still persuade her to forgive Zhou Yanchen one more time?

Although Tang Luoqing couldn't hear her grandmother's answer with her own ears, she knew without even thinking what it would be.

Grandma loves her so much, she definitely wouldn't want her to get hurt again.

Tang Luoqing was certain of this.

As time ticked by, and as Tang Luoqing remained silent, Zhou Yanchen's tense face gradually relaxed.

He knew that Tang Luoqing was seriously considering getting back together with him; otherwise, she wouldn't have remained silent for so long.

Sure enough, Grandma's trump card always proved useful, no matter when it was used.

Meanwhile, Zhou Jinbai, who was sitting opposite him, secretly clenched his hands, which were hanging down naturally.

A moment later, Zhou Jinbai turned around.

Tang Luoqing was immersed in the atmosphere of missing her grandmother, thinking that her grandmother would not want her to be hurt again, when she noticed out of the corner of her eye that the man blocking her way had turned around.

She looked up and met Zhou Jinbai's deep gaze.

Tang Luoqing's breath hitched.

Thinking Zhou Jinbai was going to persuade her to reject Zhou Yanchen, Tang Luoqing opened her mouth, about to say something, when she saw Zhou Jinbai's lips slightly parted, and his deep voice reached her ears.

"Tang Luoqing, ask your heart what you want, and don't let any external influences affect you."

Zhou Jinbai stared intently at Tang Luoqing: "Whatever your choice, whatever the outcome, I will support you."

Tang Luoqing bit her lower lip in surprise.

Does Zhou Jinbai mean that even if she ultimately chooses Zhou Yanchen, he will accept it?

Did he say that because he thought she only saw him as a secret lover or a secret suitor? That's why...

A bittersweet ache welled up in Tang Luoqing's heart.

She wanted to punch Zhou Jinbai, to call him a fool. Even at a time like this, he didn't fight back and only followed her wishes. What about him? What did all his efforts over the past long period of time amount to?

Tang Luoqing lowered her head, her long eyelashes concealing the emotions in her eyes.

After a long while, Tang Luoqing raised her head again, only to find that Zhou Jinbai, who had been blocking her way, had moved aside at some point, leaving her enough space to walk out of the area he had been blocking, clearly showing that he would respect her attitude.

Tang Luoqing was inexplicably a little angry.

She took a step forward, walking towards Zhou Yanchen, unaware of the dark undercurrent in Zhou Jinbai's eyes beside her, ignoring the triumphant smile on Zhou Yanchen's face, she took a deep breath and said, "Zhou Yanchen, we broke up a long time ago. I will never like you again, nor will I be with you again. Don't come looking for me again."

Before he finished speaking, Zhou Jinbai's previously dim eyes suddenly lit up.

He looked at Tang Luoqing in disbelief, even though Tang Luoqing didn't even glance at him after saying those words, and turned to walk straight towards Shen Baiyan, who was walking out of the bar looking completely bewildered.

Zhou Yanchen looked at Tang Luoqing in disbelief. Seeing Tang Luoqing pull Shen Baiyan away without looking back, he panicked and wanted to chase after her, but Zhou Jinbai took two quick steps and blocked his way.