Chapter 836 - 826: She Really Was My College Instructor
Chapter 836: Chapter 826: She Really Was My College Instructor
"I... I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to, I wasn’t trying to do anything, just... just..."
In the office, Liu Shuzhu spoke nervously.
Yesterday she saw Su Qing’s latest update online, and then she started to feel bewildered.
Even she couldn’t clearly articulate what she was feeling, only sensing that she seemed to have lost something precious.
She didn’t have that feeling when they broke up, not even when they reunited a year later. It wasn’t until yesterday, when she learned Su Qing had a new girlfriend, that a profound discomfort troubled her.
No matter what she did, she couldn’t focus; instead, she kept recalling scenes of when they were together.
Back in school, she was an assistant teacher, and Su Qing was a freshmen. Being an assistant was essentially like being a senior to a freshman.
Their relationship back then had to be kept secret for it to avoid sounding inappropriate and spreading rumors.
She did have some regrets about this relationship, for their disagreement was merely on some issues, not about feelings, yet they ended without resolution.
In truth, their relationship not only suffered from personality conflicts but also from her tendency to doubt and family factors.
After she graduated, her family urged her to find a partner. Initially, she claimed she had a boyfriend, but that excuse was only temporary, until she finally confessed her partner was a student from school.
Her mother strongly opposed it, considering Su Qing’s young age, and more importantly, his average family background since her daughter deserved better. Particularly, given Liu Shuzhu’s beauty, her mother hoped she would find someone with financial stability.
Although Su Qing’s family condition wasn’t bad, it was far from what Liu Shuzhu’s mother required.
There were no clichéd showdowns where her mother confronted Su Qing, but their relationship progressed with difficulty.
Young hearts are sensitive, and Su Qing was no exception, feeling the sting from her mother’s attitude.
Various reasons intensified their disagreements, making arguments inevitable.
Or perhaps their relationship wasn’t equitable from the start, and separation was perhaps inevitable.
"It’s alright, have a cup of water. I have heard him mention your past, and I’ve wanted to meet you for some time, but never had the chance!" Shen Yi handed Liu Shuzhu a glass of water, then sat on the opposite sofa, speaking openly.
Viewed separately, both were beauties, but side by side, the contrast became apparent. Shen Yi appeared more confident and composed compared to Liu Shuzhu.
This confidence wasn’t just due to Shen Yi being Su Qing’s official girlfriend but stemmed from her own assertiveness.
Ordinarily, a woman faced with her partner’s ex would perceive it as a challenge, intentional or not, but Shen Yi was merely intrigued by why Liu Shuzhu returned today.
From what she knew, the couple broke up nearly two years ago, and during her time with Su Qing, he never hid anything from her.
Even attending the wedding of a girl he had liked in high school, he took her along, their relationship was transparent, even if there was doubt, she found no grounds for it.
"Did you come for him today? He’s not here; should I call him over?" As she spoke, Shen Yi picked up her phone.
Upon seeing this, Liu Shuzhu quickly pressed down on her hand: "No... don’t, I actually came to find you.
Honestly, before coming here, I was a bit resentful and didn’t know why or what made me upset.
Ever since I ran into him last year, we exchanged WeChat but I knew we couldn’t go back. Despite this, I followed his video account, feeling fine, until yesterday with your news—ugh, what nonsense. Maybe I just can’t stand seeing others happy.
Especially seeing he found someone prettier than me, I felt uneasy, or maybe that breaking up was fine but him dating isn’t. I don’t know what’s wrong with me, foolishly coming over. I didn’t intend any harm, really..."
Watching as Liu Shuzhu became increasingly anxious, Shen Yi suddenly thought she seemed a bit clueless—so direct indeed?
Coming straight over without a plan, thankfully meeting her, for if it had been Tang Nan, she’d have likely reacted furiously.
"And now, having seen it, what do you think?" Shen Yi smiled as she spoke.
Hearing this, Liu Shuzhu glanced at the woman seated opposite, took a deep breath, and sighed: "I seem to understand why we broke up and why he chose you. You’re really good, better than me—the trust you have in him, coming here today without doubting anything, nor speaking ill of me, though I don’t want to admit it, but your personalities really suit each other.
Back then, I got the test answers wrong; this time, I wanted to see the correct answers."
Liu Shuzhu herself understood that if the roles were reversed, she might have exploded, perhaps messaging Su Qing immediately, demanding answers, and confronting this woman with an aggressive attitude.
But since she entered, Shen Yi wore a slight smile, seeming undisturbed by her visit, or rather... indifferent.
Not indifferent to Su Qing but to her, demonstrating trust in him and self-confidence.
The calm demeanor and wisdom in handling emotions were qualities she lacked.
Had Shen Yi actually gotten angry, regardless of how Su Qing might resolve it, there would have been a lingering resentment, but she didn’t and instead invited her for a conversation.
"Thanks for the compliment, I also think we match well, but you did get one thing wrong. I’m smiling now, but I’ve already devised eighteen ways to discipline him, thanks to you, he’s in for trouble today!" Shen Yi smiled with narrowed eyes, speaking softly.
Liu Shuzhu: ???
Meanwhile, Su Qing hurriedly drove back to the company downstairs. Regarding the police station work, he couldn’t care less, with a personal crisis at hand.
Driving back, he considered calling but hesitated and refrained from doing so, fearing the repercussions.
Parking haphazardly downstairs, he didn’t wait for the elevator, directly heading for the staircase.
Four floors, a distance trivial for a stroll but challenging now.
Upon reaching the top, sweat covered his forehead.
"Huff~ Huff~"
Su Qing gasped for air, hands on his knees, calming himself to adjust his breathing, unsure what to do next.
Just then, the planning department door swung open.
"Little President Su?"
"Sister Feng, you..." Su Qing forced a smile more sorrowful than a grimace to reply.
Before he could finish, Feng Yan dragged him around a corner, speaking urgently in a low voice:
"Little Su, there’s trouble, a woman came looking for you, claiming to know you, wanting to see President Shen, saying she’s your university teacher. Who’d believe that? Is it some escapade outside? If so, you better figure out a way to apologize to President Shen, don’t blame me for not helping you out!"
"Sister Feng, I really don’t, this isn’t..."
In response, Feng Yan patted his shoulder, adopting the tone of an experienced guide: "Ah, young success, wealthy, youths inevitably make mistakes, but you have to discern what’s right... phew, and what is the proper path.
You arrived at the company with me guiding you, don’t act this way, fix your attitude, or don’t blame me for ending our friendship!"
Su Qing: ...
"She truly is my university teacher!"
Feng Yan: →_→
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