Beijing-Hong Kong Rosemary

Chapter 120 Are you still thinking about that girl from the Shen family?

Shen Guining moved out of the apartment and is temporarily living in the dormitory provided by the dance troupe.

Of the things Qu Yanci gave her, she only took the necklace that was a graduation gift; the rest remained untouched in her room.

She would never forget Ruby looking at her with those tearful eyes as she left.

Shen Guining dared not turn back, afraid that she would soften her heart and take it with her.

Fortunately, she still had some sense; Ruby would suffer if she stayed with her, and she couldn't take good care of it.

August is drawing to a close.

The tour lineup has been finalized, and the troupe is making intensive preparations for going abroad.

Shen Guining focused all her energy on dance rehearsals, not daring to let herself be idle and overthink.

In mid-September, the first stop of the overseas tour was Sydney.

On the day she left Beijing, as she boarded the plane and looked out at the familiar city, she felt a moment of disorientation.

At this time last year, she had just arrived in Beijing.

I never imagined that one day I would be so reluctant to leave this place.

Everything that happened this year flashed through my mind frame by frame, like a fast-forwarded scene from a movie.

I don't know when I'll be back next time.

Shen Guining looked down and opened WeChat on her phone.

The contact person at the top of the screen is Qu Yanci.

The chat history stops on August 13th.

She stared blankly at the screen for a long time, then lightly touched the screen with her fingertip to unpin it from the top.

We will never contact each other again.

This is the first time I've realized how powerful the aftereffects of a breakup can be.
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People who never get sick suddenly fall ill.

The family doctor came out of the master bedroom carrying a medicine kit.

"Doctor, how is my uncle?" Xia Xi asked anxiously.

"Mr. Qu has been too tired lately, hasn't been getting enough rest, and his diet has been irregular, which has led to acute gastroenteritis." The doctor advised, "Take the medicine I prescribed three times a day as prescribed. During this period, you must pay attention to rest and avoid eating raw, cold, or spicy foods."

Uncle Bai took notes.

Xia Xi entered the room just as Qu Yanci woke up.

She ran to the bedside and asked with concern, "Uncle, are you feeling better? Would you like some water?"

"No need, I'm fine." Qu Yanci's voice was rough and hoarse, and his face was unusually pale. "Bring me my phone."

"You're sick, why are you still working?" Xia Xi couldn't help but wonder. "Are we about to go bankrupt?"

Qu Yanci frowned silently.

The little girl thought he was agreeing, so she held up three fingers and promised him, "Uncle, I swear I will study hard in the future, and when I grow up I will earn money to support you, so you won't have to work so hard."

"..."

Uncle Bai followed the doctor's advice and supervised Qu Yanci's health care.

But the patient wouldn't listen to advice.

It was obvious that he had been smoking more frequently during this period, was focused on his work, became increasingly serious and unsmiling, and exuded a cold aura.

There was almost no superfluous emotion on his face.

One day, Qu Yanci received a call from the apartment.

The aunt said worriedly, "Mr. Qu, Ruby refuses to eat."

Qu Yanci leaned back in his office chair and rubbed his temples. "Have you taken it to the vet?"

"I saw it. The doctor said Ruby is physically fine; it's probably just affected by her emotions."

He must be missing Miss Shen.

The aunt didn't dare say the second half of the sentence.

For two whole months after that unpleasant night, Qu Yanci did not return to his apartment.

At 10 p.m., I drove back to the residential area.

He went straight upstairs and opened the door by scanning his fingerprint.

As soon as the lights came on, Ruby opened her eyes and ran towards the door.

Not seeing Shen Guining, the expectation in its eyes was dashed and instantly dimmed.

Qu Yanci squatted down and stroked its head. "Is it going on a hunger strike?"

“Aww…” “She’s not here. She won’t come back even if you don’t eat.”

Ruby shook her head, opened her mouth, and howled at him, "Awooooo..."

Qu Yanci withdrew his hand and threatened, "If you continue like this, you'll never see her again."

Ruby gradually quieted down her barking, looking at him with a pitiful expression, "Awoo..."

Qu Yanci said sarcastically, "I don't know when she'll be back."

A relationship can be abandoned so easily, and a dog can be discarded so readily that it simply walks away.

What else would she care about?
Ruby eventually ate something, but she had a poor appetite and didn't eat much.

Qu Yanci leaned back on the sofa, a lit cigarette between his fingers.

His expression was indifferent, his eyes were deep and dull, and he exhaled a puff of white smoke that slowly enveloped his eyebrows and eyes.

The living room was empty; you could hear a pin drop.

His tall figure appeared somewhat lonely and forlorn under the lamplight.

The cigarette burned out, and the butt was stubbed out in the ashtray.

Even with nicotine in the lungs, it still tastes bland.

He tilted his head back, closed his eyes, and squinted for a while.

I could vaguely hear overlapping sounds echoing in my ears.

Clear, sweet, charming, shy... sounds came in a mingling pattern.

—Aci, look at my new flower arrangement, isn't it beautiful?
—This is a cake I made myself, make a wish now!

—Qu Yanci, you got cream all over me.

—I can't stand up straight, hurry up!

The scene changes.

She said rationally, "We were never a good match, and this is the best we can do."
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This year, there have been several new couples in our circle.

When they reach marriageable age, their families arrange marriages based on social status and mutual attraction.

In this profit-driven circle, love is merely a diversion, and marriage is used to pave the way for family development.

Qu Yanci attended a friend's wedding banquet and met an elder who was on good terms with the Qu family. The elder asked him when he planned to get married.

He said casually, "There are no such plans at the moment."

Others thought he was picky and had no girls he liked.

Before this, everyone thought that Qu Yanci would marry the third daughter of the Cui family.

However, no news has been released.

A small number of people know that Qu Yanci and Shen Guining had a romantic relationship, but it seems to have fizzled out.

On one occasion, a drunken playboy made a reckless remark: "Mr. Qu and Miss Shen are just playing around. Shen Guining is not worthy of Mr. Qu."

Qu Yanci immediately turned cold and said in a deep voice, "If you can't speak properly, then shut up."

After that, no one dared to mention Shen Guining in front of him again.

This is taboo; it must not be touched.

Time flies, and before we know it, the New Year is almost here again.

Seeing that Qu Yanci had become thin from being so busy lately, the old lady earnestly advised him, "Aci, your health is the most important thing. You can always earn money. Spend more time on yourself."

Qu Yanci nodded, "I know, Grandma."

Since the breakup, he has spoken even less than before, becoming increasingly taciturn.

The old lady didn't dare to ask any more questions.

She can't interfere in the affairs of young people.

In the afternoon, the family doctor came to examine the old lady as usual.

Old Master Qu called Qu Yanci away alone.

Upon entering the study, the old man asked him, "Are you planning to never get married in your life?"

Qu Yanci asked in a calm tone, "Who would I marry?"

The old man frowned. "How will you know if there are any girls more suitable for you if you don't make contact?"

Qu Yanci: "I know in my heart whether it's suitable or not."

The old man bluntly asked, "Are you still thinking about that girl from the Shen family?"