novelraw Chapter 814 She wanted to go find Lu Qiaoge
Chapter 814 She wanted to go find Lu Qiaoge
Chapter 814 She wanted to go find Lu Qiaoge
As Qi Shuang listened, the awkwardness in her heart gradually dissipated.
She could sense that Dong Yulian wasn't acting or trying to gain sympathy; she simply wanted to clear things up and resolve the misunderstanding.
While it's understandable, Qi Shuang is also straightforward.
She paused for a moment, then gently shook her head, her voice low and slow: "Sister Dong, thank you for coming all this way, and thank you for your understanding. But this isn't about whether I can accept the child. It's about the hurdle in my own heart that I just can't overcome. Lin Chengze is caught in the middle, and I always feel... uneasy. When you were sick a while ago, he ran back and forth between you and me, which I understand logically. But when I'm alone at night, my heart is just twisted, and I can't find peace. This has nothing to do with the child; it's just that I don't trust this tangled relationship."
She paused, looked at Dong Yulian, and softened her voice: "So, I won't continue seeing him. As for what you and he have to do, that's your business. It really has nothing to do with me. You've only met a few times. In this day and age, no one says that meeting someone means you have to be together. Everyone has to get to know each other. But this relationship just doesn't work out. Don't try to persuade me anymore. Even if I don't get married, I will never consider Lin Chengze in my life. It's not because you're bad, or because he's bad, it's just that we're not compatible."
Dong Yulian paused for a moment, then nodded without saying anything more. She knew that matters of the heart couldn't be forced, but strangely, she didn't feel much joy. Instead, she felt exhausted. She often felt so tired when it came to matters of the heart.
Dong Yulian said softly, "Okay, I understand. Then I won't bother you anymore."
Qi Shuang smiled in response, then carried her lunchbox into the cafeteria.
Dong Yulian stood there, watching her figure disappear into the crowd before slowly turning and leaving. The wind was a bit cold, blowing against her face, and although her feelings were complicated, she still felt a little lighter. Some things are better said than kept inside. As for Qi Shuang's choice, she respected it. After all, everyone has the right to choose the path that brings them peace of mind.
Lin Chengze stood not far away. He had come over after seeing Dong Yulian come to find Qi Shuang.
He was worried that there would be some conflict, but to his surprise, there was none at all, and the two seemed to be talking quite amicably.
However, he rarely saw this expression on Dong Yulian's face.
Actually, Yulian is a very strong-willed girl.
It may be related to her mother's upbringing.
And what about yourself?
Actually, compared to others, she has a relatively gentle personality.
I don't know why, but I really like Yulian's personality.
What does it feel like when you first start dating?
I found her to be bright and vibrant, full of youthful energy, always energetic, and always positive.
Who could have imagined that things would come to this?
At that moment, he suddenly remembered what Lu Qiaoge had told him. For so long, he hadn't been able to integrate Dong Yulian into the family. Dong Yulian's personality was one factor, but the responsibility also lay with him.
He planned to tell the matchmaker that he had two children, that Qi Shuang was a better match than him, and that they were not suitable, so they would call it off.
But then he thought that Qi Shuang would probably bring it up first, so he decided to let Qi Shuang speak first. Otherwise, if he brought it up himself, it might have a negative impact on Qi Shuang.
He also thought he could forget Yu Lian and start over by finding someone gentle and without any messy affairs, like Qi Shuang.
But who would have thought that when he heard that Dong Yulian had fallen ill, he still couldn't help but run to her dormitory to see her.
This behavior is actually very bad and easily criticized, but he can't control it.
Then, for some reason, Lu Qiaoge was dragged into this again these past two days.
Therefore, it's best to handle this matter quickly and decisively.
He believed that Qi Shuang would soon ask the matchmaker to tell him about this, and he would readily agree.
As for Yulian's attitude towards him in the future, it seems that it is not the same as before.
As for myself, I can't quite say what I really want.
So let's leave it at that for now. Lin Chengze didn't go into the cafeteria. After thinking for a moment, he walked in the direction Dong Yulian had left.
At this moment, Dong Yulian stood at the crossroads, wanting to find Lu Qiaoge.
She wanted to explain to Lu Qiaoge that someone had indeed said those things in the dormitory that day, and that she had been too dizzy from a fever to refute them in time, for which she felt very apologetic.
I remember that day, she was really going to jump off the building.
If Lu Qiaoge hadn't hugged her tightly, how could she still be standing in the sunlight, hesitating at this crossroads, wondering where to go to find Lu Qiaoge?
She never had the chance to watch her children grow up.
Lu Qiaoge was her savior.
But to protect her reputation, no one knew about this.
Even if no one knows, she can't pretend to be ignorant.
After thinking it over, Dong Yulian decided to head towards the instant noodle factory.
Everyone went to the cafeteria at noon, thinking they should be able to run into Lu Qiaoge around that time.
When they arrived at Xiangyang Food Factory, they were told that Lu Qiaoge had just left.
At the gate, she happened to meet Meng Qingshan and asked him if Lu Qiaoge was there.
Meng Qingshan told her that Director Lu had just come by, stayed for more than ten minutes, and then left. As for where he went, he really didn't know.
Since Lu Qiaoge wasn't at the food factory, Dong Yulian had no choice but to turn back.
Xiao Cangcang happened to see this and quickly ran to tell Lu Qiaoge.
But at this moment, Lu Qiaoge was neither at her own home nor at her mother's home.
She's by Red Star Lake.
Nothing important, just came over for a bit, will go home for dinner later.
There were few people around, so she rode her bicycle at a normal speed when she reached a more crowded area. It only took her a few minutes to get home.
Having heard that Dong Yulian was looking for her, Lu Qiaoge knew that Qi Shuang would probably come looking for her as well.
These two women are really awkward.
Why bother with those things?
As long as you act uprightly and behave properly, you shouldn't take such things to heart.
Moreover, the atmosphere in the family compound is much better now. There's not much nonsense or commotion anymore. Even though she doesn't work at the military factory, people don't dare to say much. At most, they'll just whisper a few words behind her back.
Just then, Lu Qiaoge was about to turn back when Rat Big and Rat Two ran over to her and said, "Little Master, I have something to tell you—Qin Hengzhi was rewarded for his meritorious service, right? He said he doesn't want cash, he wants twenty gold bars."
He told his superiors that he didn't want gold bars, but gold pieces would do—gold bracelets, gold rings, gold necklaces, anything would do; he wanted to give them to his loved one.
Lu Qiaoge smiled slightly; she wasn't surprised at all.
Regarding the note she left for Qin Hengzhi at the secret base that day, she knew that Qin Hengzhi was simply refusing to think about it too deeply or in detail. If he were willing to think that much more, he would basically be able to guess who entered his dormitory at the base last time, who left him the note, and who put the gold bars under Agent Liu's bed...
(End of this chapter)