The deadly silence spread through the hallway.
Lu Zishu's shock and surprise.
Ying Jing froze in place, her mind already scripting a grand drama.
She pursed her lips to prevent herself from laughing too hard.
If people had tails, hers would have spiraled up to the sky by now.
Stand firm, don't let your legs go weak.
Clench your teeth and try not to laugh too loudly.
You are a goddess, maintain your image.
In public, mind your words and actions.
But Wen Fucheng called her his wife.
She couldn't hold it in anymore.
Couldn't wait to get rid of Lu Zishu.
"Do you still have anything to say?"
Lu Zishu looked at her with a resentful gaze, making Ying Jing feel like some kind of heartbreaker.
She seemed to have done nothing to him!
They parted amicably, didn't they?
Didn't they already say everything that needed to be said at the club?
"You..."
Lu Zishu wasn't sure why, but now every time he saw Ying Jing, his eyes would follow her involuntarily.
Especially after hearing from Jiang Li that she would do such things for him.
Even though it was disrespectful to her own life.
But to what extent must she have liked him to be so obsessed as to want to die for him?
To say he wasn't touched would be a lie.
He just never expected that the current Ying Jing would avoid him like the plague.
She was embarrassed by others.
He wanted to step in and help.
But before he could, Ying Jing resolved it on her own.
He always knew her to be outstanding, never allowing herself to suffer much.
As he expected, but even so, Lu Zishu wasn't the least bit happy.
Seeing Ying Jing walking away, he couldn't help but follow her.
He heard her answer the phone, using a tone of happiness he'd never heard before.
He couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing.
"Ying Jing, did you really like me? I'm not asking about now." It was the past...it was the time when countless people whispered in his ear that Ying Jing liked Lu Zishu. Everyone knew about it back then.
Her evasiveness was still vivid in his memory.
If she didn't like him, why put in so much effort to pursue him?
Be so good to him.
Despite his countless rejections.
Who was it that wouldn't give up even till death?
"Why?" He took a step forward, moving closer to her.
Instantly closing the distance between them.
"Why chase halfway and then stop?"
As he moved closer, Ying Jing stepped back.
"After I started having feelings for you, you say you don't like me anymore. Ying Jing, is your affection so worthless? Can you so quickly transfer your feelings onto someone else? Or did you say you loved me with some ulterior motive? Now that you've achieved your goal, you just walk away. And me... how am I supposed to face this? Clearly, I'm the victim in this relationship."
In the past, didn't she hope he could be open and honest with her?
Now, what kind of expression is this?
Was she scared by him?
Compared to the assertive Lu Zishu of the moment, Ying Jing would prefer him cold and indifferent.
Lu Zishu was never meant to be with Ying Jing anyway.
In a past life, they fought to the death, and Lu Zishu didn't even blink when he tried to destroy her.
Forced drama tired her out!
The male and female lead should stick together for a happy ending. Stop causing trouble for others!
She was startled by Lu Zishu's sudden confession.
Hey, hey, hey...
This isn't the right direction for the plot to take.
Alright then! Since she's a wicked supporting character, who's now letting go, the original female lead even has her eyes on her brother, and the original male lead is slacking off the business, that seems somewhat understandable.
But please don't fall in love with her!
This lifetime she had a huge shadow regarding Lu Zishu, it was fine if she didn't see him, but when she did, she felt like throwing a bomb to end him, sharpening knives to hack Lu Zishu.
When traced back to the root of the matter, she indeed couldn't escape responsibility. The poor girl transmigrated into a book and was forced to go through the original plot.
She was the one chasing, it was her who was dramatic and stormy.
She made it into a town-wide sensation.
Lu Zishu did nothing wrong, nor did she.
Alright, to peacefully be with Wen Fucheng this lifetime, it wouldn't be impossible to have Ying Jing bow down to Lu Zishu.
"Although it sounds a bit irresponsible, I must say your understanding is not incorrect. I never liked you from beginning to end."
He was shocked.
More so, he was angry.
"Have you been playing me this whole time?"
"It's not exactly like that! I also put in a lot of effort, alright? You can't negate everything I've done just because I didn't like you." Besides not liking him, everything Ying Jing was forced to give was real.
Including her reputation.
Lu Zishu's countless rejections also subjected her to numerous cold comments.
"In the end, I suffered more losses. I didn't complain, so what right do you have to question me now?" Yeah, why should she lower herself, why compromise?
She lived with integrity, when pursuing Lu Zishu, she was accountable to heaven and earth.
From start to finish, she was like a clown.
"Lu Zishu, don't you find yourself fake? I pursued you fervently for years, made it known to everyone, became the talk of the town. During these years, you had numerous opportunities to agree to my wishes, yet you used them to reject me. Now that I'm not chasing you, you're feeling uncomfortable. You come to me saying you've started having feelings. When I chased you, you didn't cherish it; now that it's gone, you start itching. You only enjoyed the attention I lavished on you."
Now that she's unwilling to chase anymore, he feels the void.
Ying Jing gathered herself and continued.
"Yes, I admit. I started all this myself, and I'm willing to bear all the consequences. But you, Lu Zishu, are the least qualified to blame me. Aren't the rumors I'm facing now indirectly caused by you? Me not liking you should be your greatest relief. You'll never be entangled again, your life can return to its former peace. For suddenly intruding into your life and causing disruptions, I'm willing to apologize and say sorry. I paid the due price for my impulsive behavior."
The price was huge.
At the cost of life, of love, of the whole Ying Family and her brother's future...
Ying Jing honestly couldn't face Lu Zishu calmly anymore.
Even knowing it was all part of a storyline.
Having been reborn, she hasn't truly sought revenge on any of her past life enemies.
This life, she's been cautious, only wanting to stay close to her loved ones, to safeguard the Ying Family, to protect her brother.
She just wants to live her own happy little life.
As long as people don't cross her, she doesn't want to fuss over anything.
"I hope we both can take things up, and let things go."
Ying Jing decided not to linger, the exit was behind Lu Zishu.
She walked past him.
Lu Zishu looked straight ahead, his expression dark and unreadable.
The words he spoke were directed at her.
"Too late."
Ying Jing ignored him and continued walking forward.
Lu Zishu slowly turned around, watching her departing back.
"You didn't like me, yet you came onto me, intrigued me, and then shirked responsibility. The water is muddied, how can you leave spotless and unscathed?"
Ying Jing stopped.
He has returned to the Lu Family, news has already gone out, and soon it will be announced to the world.
Maybe the era belonging to Lu Zishu is about to begin.
But so what?
Ying Jing smiled.
If fate was playing a joke on her, there's no avoiding the confrontation of the past life anyway.
Then... no one will have it easy!