jdhmnovel Chapter 208 I don't want to get involved in these things anymore.
Chapter 208 I don't want to get involved in these things anymore.
During the college entrance examination, Zhu Ziqing ranked first and was admitted to the best university in the capital.
But that wasn't what she wanted; she was determined to study fashion design.
"No dinner allowed! Stand in the corner as punishment!" Zhu Shigou was furious upon learning of this.
At night, Wan Qingsha climbed over the wall and handed a lunchbox to Zhu Ziqing: "Ziqing, eat something first, don't go hungry. I'll think of another way, I'll definitely make sure you can study the major you like."
“I’ll go sound out your dad.” Zhu Yahan said, giving Zhu Ziqing a wink. Zhu Ziqing quickly hid the food, and before leaving, Wan Qingsha reminded her, “Don’t be afraid, I’ll definitely help you.”
Zhu Shigou discovered Zhu Ziqing sneaking food and sternly questioned, "Who gave you the audacity?"
"Uncle, it's my fault. I shouldn't have given Ziqing the food." Zhu Yahan quickly stepped in to smooth things over.
Back in the room, Zhu Ziqing hugged Zhu Yahan tightly: "Yahan, thank you, only you understand me."
Once, Zhu Ziqing thought Wan Qingsha would be her lifelong support, the hero who would always protect her. But reality was incredibly cruel; Wan Qingsha and Zhu Yahan's betrayal shattered her heart into countless pieces.
"Why? Why did you do this to me!" That heart-wrenching question still seemed to echo in her ears. From that moment on, she no longer believed in love.
When Tan Haoyu proposed a loveless marriage, she agreed after only one night of consideration. "Without love, I won't be betrayed anymore, and I won't feel heartache anymore," she told herself.
"Ziqing, are you alright?" Li Siqi's worried voice pulled her back to reality.
Zhu Ziqing took a deep breath and forced a smile: "I'm fine, don't worry."
She was deeply moved, realizing how fragile human life is.
The two most important people in my life have now completely disappeared.
However, all that is in the past. She now has a new life, with Haoyu and the baby in her belly. The future will definitely be better.
"Ziqing, are you alright? Do you want to go and rest?" Li Siqi looked at Zhu Ziqing's somewhat haggard face and advised her with concern, "You don't look well today, don't push yourself."
Zhu Ziqing took a deep breath and gave a determined smile: "I'm fine, Siqi. We need to hurry up with Mr. Wang's order and try to finish it by this morning. We can't delay the client's time."
Li Siqi wanted to persuade her further, but seeing Zhu Ziqing's stubborn appearance, she had no choice but to swallow her words and mutter softly, "You shouldn't push yourself too hard. Zhu Yahan and Wan Qingsha's situation is already enough of a headache."
Zhu Ziqing paused for a moment, then continued her work as if nothing had happened, and said softly, "That's their business. I can't control it, and I don't want to. Right now, I just want to do my job well and live my life well."
Just then, a sudden, urgent cell phone ring broke the silence of the studio.
Zhu Ziqing's paintbrush trembled violently, and the originally smooth lines instantly became crooked. Her heart tightened, and an inexplicable sense of tension welled up inside her.
Looking at the familiar yet unfamiliar number on her phone screen, Zhu Ziqing's finger hovered over the answer button. She hesitated for a long time before slowly pressing it.
"Hello?" Zhu Ziqing's voice trembled slightly involuntarily.
"Ziqing, it's me." Mr. Yan's gentle and pleasant voice came from the other end of the phone, as if it had a reassuring magic, but Zhu Ziqing only felt panicked at this moment.
“Our previous collaborative project has been completed ahead of schedule, and the results are quite good. I would like to invite you to come and take a look.” Mr. Yan’s tone was full of joy and anticipation.
"Congratulations," Zhu Ziqing replied instinctively, but her voice carried a hint of detachment.
"Same to you. By the way, you've probably heard that Zhu Yahan is in a mental hospital now." Mr. Yan's tone shifted, becoming more complex.
Zhu Ziqing frowned slightly, a surge of irritation rising in her heart: "Mr. Yan, I don't want to have any more entanglement with these things, and please don't contact me again in the future."
After saying that, she hung up the phone without hesitation.
After hanging up the phone, Zhu Ziqing's hand was still tightly gripping the phone, but her heart felt like it was being gripped by an invisible hand, and she couldn't calm down.
The people and things she had deliberately forgotten surged into her mind like a tidal wave, throwing her thoughts into chaos.
She tried to pick up her paintbrush again, but images from the past kept flashing through her mind, making it impossible for her to concentrate. She also felt a dull ache in her chest, and the discomfort made her face grow increasingly pale.
"Siqi, I'm not feeling well and want to go home to rest early," Zhu Ziqing said to Li Siqi, forcing herself to endure her discomfort.
Li Siqi quickly came over and took her arm, saying, "See, I told you something was wrong. Go back and get some rest. I'll handle the work."
Zhu Ziqing nodded gratefully and, with Li Siqi's help, slowly left the workplace and began her journey home.
At this moment, all she wants is to return to that warm home, to be by Haoyu's side, and to find peace in her heart.
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In the afternoon, the warm sun shone brightly on the courtyard. Zhu Ziqing sat in a rocking chair, enjoying this rare moment of tranquility.
The languor after lunch made her eyelids grow heavier and heavier, and before she knew it, she had returned to her room and drifted off to sleep.
In her dream, she returned to her childhood, to her gentle mother with a doting smile on her lips, softly calling, "Qingqing, come quickly."
That voice, as if carrying the warmth of time, instantly pulled her back to her carefree past.
But the scene suddenly shifts, and Wanqingsha appears out of nowhere.
His smile gradually turned ferocious as he said viciously, "Zhu Ziqing, why don't you want to come back to me? You've ruined my life!" His eyes were filled with resentment, a stark contrast to his former affectionate demeanor.
Before Zhu Ziqing could react, Zhu Yahan appeared, her gentle smile instantly twisting into a distorted expression as she loudly accused, "It's all your fault! If it weren't for you, I wouldn't be in prison!" Her voice was sharp and piercing, as if it could pierce through Zhu Ziqing's soul.
"I didn't, I didn't!" Zhu Ziqing tried to explain in a panic, but her voice sounded so weak amidst the accusations from the two people.
Suddenly, Wan Qingsha rushed forward, grabbed Zhu Ziqing's neck tightly with both hands, and roared, "You heartless woman, you deliberately framed us!" Zhu Ziqing struggled desperately, but felt it becoming increasingly difficult to breathe.
"Who do you think you are? You're just a bastard with an unknown background. What right do you have to stand by Tan Haoyu's side!" Wan Qingsha's words were like sharp blades, piercing Zhu Ziqing's heart.
More and more people gathered around her, pointing and whispering, and all sorts of unpleasant words kept getting into her ears.
Zhu Ziqing opened her mouth, wanting to refute, but found that her throat was blocked and she couldn't say a word.