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Late at night, at home.

Inside Gu Wanting's room.

When her older sister cried and said she still missed her ex-boyfriend, Gu Wanqing was at her wit's end.

After all, she dared not tell her sister that her relationship with Lin Shen had progressed to the point of kissing and even touching legs.

If I told my sister this, wouldn't she be driven crazy?
It's possible that depression could directly turn into bipolar disorder.

Gu Wanqing dared not bring this up at this time.

But to be honest, Gu Wanqing still felt a little sorry for Gu Wanting as she tearfully recounted her story.

She was kind and gentle by nature, and the other party was her own older sister who had been good to her since childhood.

Even though she made a big mistake in her relationship, she doesn't deserve to die!

only……

"Sister, forget about Brother Lin Shen."

At this moment, Gu Wanqing seemed to have transformed into the older one, earnestly talking to her sister.

"What's the point of thinking about him anymore? Do you still want to get back together with him?"

"That's probably impossible."

Although Gu Wanting was in a state of extreme grief, she still retained her rationality.

Without even thinking about it, she knew she could never get back together with Lin Shen.

Gu Wanting still feels guilty about the harm she suffered back then.

But she couldn't help but think about him.

This is contradictory and awkward.

But Gu Wanting is inherently a conflicted person.

Moreover, she is different from those conflicted girls from poor families. Most of them are sensitive and insecure because they did not receive love from their families of origin and were extremely lacking in love.

But Gu Wanting is different.

Her parents didn't treat her exceptionally well when she was young, but at least she never lacked food or clothing.

However, their family was not well-off, which meant she knew that this was all the resources her family could provide.

As a result, Gu Wanting gradually developed a personality that admired strength and loved money.

This is similar to Zheng Yanfei, but Xiao Lvcha's problem stems from her family background, while Gu Wanting's is due to dissatisfaction.

However, their lives were completely opposite.

During her most materialistic and ambitious college years, Zheng Yanfei met Lin Shen, a successful "second-generation rich kid".

This led to her loyalty to Lin Shen being even deeper than that of ordinary women.

Because she knew very well that Lin Shen was the pinnacle of male beauty she had ever encountered in her life.

She would never betray Lin Shen.

But Gu Wanting is different.

She met Lin Shen, who was at the lowest point in her life, when she was most materialistic and admired strength.

This made it impossible for her to accept the situation, leading her to believe that Cheng Yue, who was good to her, was the man destined for her.

Although they encountered the same people, the different times led to two very different outcomes in their lives.

But there's nothing we can do; that's just how fate is.

You might say it's unfair, but it's actually quite fair.

If Gu Wanting had held on until Lin Shen became successful, he would probably still be a pure-hearted god of war, sharing all his assets with her.

She will have Lin Shen all to herself, and marry him and have children with him.

This is a future that Qin Yuening has yet to achieve, but Gu Wanting once had the opportunity to reach it.

Unfortunately, she gave up.

It's not just giving up, it's abandoning.

However, you reap what you sow.

Looking at her sister sobbing in her arms, Gu Wanqing was at a loss for how to comfort her.

Let her give up; she already has.

But she misses Lin Shen, what should she do?
Having no other option, Gu Wanqing could only quietly ask her sister.

"Sis, what are you thinking? You know perfectly well that getting back together with Lin Shen is impossible, so why are you still thinking about him?"

"This is not something I can control."

Gu Wanting's mood seemed to have calmed down, and her sobs subsided, but what followed was the numbing effect of alcohol on her brain, causing her to speak without thinking.

"Qingqing, I heard that Lin Shen has many women around him now. Is that true?"

"Um……"

Gu Wanqing didn't know how to answer the question, but since her sister had asked it, she should know the answer too.

Besides, Brother Lin Shen himself doesn't even try to avoid suspicion, humph!
With a hint of resentment, Gu Wanqing admitted that the question her sister had asked was true.

"Yes, ever since you hurt Brother Lin Shen, he no longer believes in love."

"This led to many girls pursuing him, but he never explicitly said he was in a relationship with any of them."

"So, he's been flirting with a bunch of women?"

Gu Wanting's tone was full of resentment.

"What do you mean I hurt him? He clearly wanted to do it!"

"If he were truly hurt by me, he should understand even more how much damage it would do to the other person to have multiple relationships and seamlessly switch between them, so he should be even less likely to do such a thing."

"He's clearly a total scumbag!"

"Sis! I don't like hearing you say that."

When Gu Wanqing heard her sister say that Lin Shen was a scumbag, she was immediately furious.

"He wouldn't have done this if you hadn't broken up with him! It was clearly your fault that he lost faith in love, so why are you blaming him instead?"

"..."

After hearing her sister's sharp criticism, Gu Wanting's beautiful eyes widened in disbelief.

After all, in her memory, her younger sister was exceptionally well-behaved and obedient, and she rarely got angry.

Now, because of her ex-boyfriend, her sister is actually siding with outsiders?

This made Gu Wanting seem to realize something, and she immediately adopted the authoritative tone of an older sister and said in a stern voice.

"Qingqing, do you mean I'm wrong?"

"That's just not right."

Gu Wanqing usually has a good relationship with her older sister. She has a people-pleasing personality, and the two of them rarely argue.

But now, she feels that her sister's evaluation of Lin Shen is too much, so she can't help but speak up to refute it.

"When Lin Shen was with you, wasn't he good to you? Was he fickle and flirted with other girls?"

"That's because he lacks the ability!"

Gu Wanting suddenly interrupted.

"Back then, he was overweight, his job was mediocre, he had no money and no good looks, so what did he have to flirt with other girls?"

"Now he's not only rich, but he's also become even more handsome than before. With that kind of physique, wouldn't many girls be throwing themselves at him?"

"It's clearly because he couldn't resist the temptation, don't blame everything on me, okay?"

"So, you mean you didn't hurt him?"

Gu Wanting's heart tightened at her sister's cold gaze. She then guiltily avoided her eyes and whispered.

“I never said I didn’t hurt Lin Shen, and I know I’ve wronged him, but I just can’t accept it…”

What are you dissatisfied with?

Gu Wanqing hit the nail on the head.

"You're not reconciled to the fact that Lin Shen knows so many outstanding girls, right? You're not reconciled to the fact that you're the one who gets abandoned."

"..."

Gu Wanqing's words really struck a chord with Gu Wanting.

That's exactly what she said.

Since you're flirting with so many girls, why don't you accept me? Even just being friends with benefits would be fine!

Gu Wanting felt that her feelings for Lin Shen had become distorted.

From initially wanting to possess him entirely, to now feeling guilty towards him, I just want to stay by his side.

She was willing to be just a tool for him to vent his desires.

Unfortunately, it's probably impossible for all of that now.

Gu Wanting lowered her head and thought for a while, then asked with some puzzlement.

"Qingqing, why do you keep siding with Lin Shen? I don't remember you being very close to him?"

"what?"

Upon hearing Gu Wanting suddenly question her relationship with Lin Shen, Gu Wanqing panicked and stammered an explanation.

Gu Wanting was even more certain of what was going on with her eyes darting away, and she narrowed her eyes slightly and whispered.

"And I'm really puzzled, since you weren't familiar with Lin Shen, why did he take the initiative to help you with your registration when you started school last time..."

"Because I'm very close to Lin Shen's girlfriend!"

After thinking for a long time, Gu Wanqing finally found an excuse to explain why her relationship with Lin Shen had suddenly become intimate.

"Sister, have you played yet? Brother Lin Shen's girlfriend is my tutor."

"Then show me her picture."

Upon hearing that Lin Shen now has a girlfriend, Gu Wanting was immediately overcome with jealousy, a strong urge to compare.

It wasn't that she still liked Lin Shen, but rather that she wanted to see who was prettier, herself or his current girlfriend.

After all, everyone harbors this little thought: they hope their ex-boyfriend isn't doing as well as they are.

But the reality is often cruel.

When Gu Wanting took out the photo of Jiang Wan, she knew she had lost.

Jiang Wan inside was dressed very simply, with a warm yellow sweater paired with a white skirt, giving her a very gentle and virtuous feeling.

Of course, as a counselor, she does have a very outstanding temperament; she looks very gentle at first glance.

But the second time, Gu Wanting's gaze was fixed on Jiang Wan's chest, and her eyes widened involuntarily.

So big!?

"She's using some kind of technology!"

Because she was drunk, Gu Wanting blurted out things she hadn't dared to say in front of her sister before, without thinking.

"How could someone have such a large bust and such a thin figure? That's impossible! She must have had work done! All to seduce Lin Shen!"

"Sister, you think too badly of others."

Gu Wanqing couldn't help but sigh helplessly.

"Sister Jiang Wan has a really good figure, and it's all natural; she hasn't had any cosmetic procedures or surgeries."

"..."

Gu Wanqing's words left Gu Wanting speechless, and she could only helplessly accept the fact that Lin Shen's current girlfriend was better than her.

She couldn't compete in looks, and her figure was completely outclassed.

As for her personality, she's probably the kind of person who's a particularly gentle older sister.

After suffering a complete defeat, a sense of desolation swept over Gu Wanting's heart.

This made her realize clearly that it was impossible for her and Lin Shen to be together.

However, Gu Wanqing was still very curious about something, so she stared intently into her sister's eyes and questioned her.

"Qingqing, let me ask you something else. Do you have other feelings for Lin Shen?"

Eh?
Gu Wanqing thought that after she found an excuse to cover up the matter, her sister would give up on the topic.

But to everyone's surprise, she suddenly asked her the most crucial question, which left Gu Wanqing momentarily stunned. She stammered for a long time before trying to explain herself.

"How could I possibly have any other feelings!"

"You can't fool me!"

Gu Wanting hugged her sister's shoulders and looked into her eyes.

"Qingqing, we're sisters, we've lived together for over ten years. Do you think you can hide your true intentions from me?"

Do you like Lin Shen?

Gu Wanting's eyes gradually deepened, and even her hands trembled slightly.

Although she said she was still in the stage of asking questions and guessing, she felt that the actual situation was already very close to the truth.

This was something Gu Wanting simply couldn't accept.

My own sister is dating my ex-boyfriend whom I've always loved?
why?
Why are you all treating me like this?

Why should I be the one to be let down?
I only made one mistake; I didn't kill anyone or break the law!
Why do you make me feel so bad?

"that……"

Gu Wanqing hesitated, wanting to say something, but Gu Wanting immediately stopped herself from speaking and roared.

"Don't say anything yet!"

After saying that, Gu Wanting walked shakily to the bedside, curled up in the corner with her hair disheveled, and began to tremble uncontrollably.

Then she began tearing at her hair, her trembling hands barely able to hold on, and she kept panting.

This startled Gu Wanqing, who quickly stepped forward to check on her.

"Sis! What's wrong? Are you okay?"

"drawer……"

Gu Wanting pointed tremblingly to the desk, and Gu Wanqing, prompted by her gesture, quickly opened the drawer and saw the medicine she had placed inside.

So Gu Wanqing immediately ran to the living room to get a glass of water, and then came back to supervise Gu Wanting as she took her medicine.

After a while, her trembling improved, and her rapid breathing became more even.

But at this moment, her hair was disheveled and her face was covered in sweat, making her look extremely disheveled.

"sister……"

Seeing her sister in this state, Gu Wanqing felt extremely distressed.

Indeed, she made a mistake in her relationship, but she has already been punished.

Please stop tormenting her and let her live a quiet life on her own.

Gu Wanqing hugged her sister tightly and kept apologizing.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry..."

"Qingqing, why are you apologizing? You did nothing wrong. I'm the one who's wrong."

Gu Wanting was in tears, and she hugged Gu Wanqing tightly, sobbing uncontrollably.

"I know you like Lin Shen, it's okay, it's okay... I don't like him anymore, you can be more confident and don't need to worry about my thoughts..."

"Sister, listen to me."

Gu Wanqing felt that things couldn't go on like this, so she hugged her sister's shoulders and said in a low voice.

“You still have your own life to live, there’s no need to dwell on this one thing. Although you’ve let Lin Shen down, you’re my best sister! I’m the one who’s sorry…”

Don't say that.

Under the influence of the medication, Gu Wanting gradually calmed down and began to examine her feelings and her relationship with her sister.

She realized that her earlier distress wasn't because her ex-boyfriend was with her sister, but because she was worried that her sister would get hurt.

She might cause Lin Shen to become unfaithful because of the hurt she caused him, which would then lead to the hurt of her own sister.

After all, she had never been in a relationship before, and she needed a man who was sincere and devoted to her.

But Lin Shen was clearly not one of them.

The culprit who caused all of this is himself.

It's my fault for making my sister unhappy!

It was my own fault.

This is the reason why Gu Wanting is in so much pain.

But the deed is done, and now all I can do is help my sister take the initiative in this relationship! (End of Chapter)