Guide to Divorce in Wealthy Families

Chapter25

In the elegant private room, soft string music wafts gently; one exquisite dish after another is served, filling the air with delicious aromas.

This is a private restaurant in the financial district and is very popular among urban elites. Qin Chun occasionally passes by here after work and often sees people queuing up and waiting in front of the door. At that time, she never thought that one day she would sit face to face with her ex-boyfriend and eat here.

The air is a bit. She is slightly distracted.

When they were in a relationship before, Zhou Ziyi would never come to such a restaurant. The two of them ate most often at roadside barbecue stalls. Even if she treated, she had to consider her boyfriend's self-esteem and a small restaurant was almost enough.

Now things have really changed. The former poor boy has become a financial elite and is also at ease in such occasions.

Zhou Ziyi took the lead in breaking the silence: "I don't know what you like to eat now. I ordered according to your previous taste. Don't dislike it."

"Thank you. My taste hasn't changed much. It's all fine. I'm not picky." Qin Chun picked up a piece of beef and tasted it. "It tastes good."

"Then you are very nostalgic," Zhou Ziyi's gaze fell on her face. His voice was gentle. "Just like me."

This sounded as if there was a hidden meaning. Qin Chun calmly changed the topic: "Why did you come back from Beizhou? Don't you dislike Anzhou? People in Anzhou are too shrewd."

"You still remember this sentence of mine..." Zhou Ziyi was stunned for a moment. A flash of guilt passed over his face. "Sorry. At that time, I was just talking nonsense in a fit of anger."

Distant memories came flooding back. Qin Chun's emotions were stirred up for a moment.

After all, it was a relationship in which true feelings were invested. She had also thought about lasting forever and fought hard for it with her parents. But in the end, she was defeated by reality.

Qin Chengshan didn't like this poor boy from the northern mountain valley. And the poor boy was also proud and unwilling to humble himself to please him. Qin Chun tried to mediate from both sides. It was not easy for her to make Qin Chengshan meet Zhou Ziyi for her sake. As a result, on the day of the meeting, the two were at loggerheads and exchanged barbs. They had a big argument halfway through the meal.

The sentence "People in Anzhou are too shrewd" was said after that quarrel.

Later, when she met Zhou Ziyi, she had to hide it from Qin Chengshan. The most commonly used reason was to find a friend to play tennis. This was also the reason why Qin Chengliang sarcastically said last time that she almost had a falling out with Qin Chengshan because of tennis.

"Let's not talk about these anymore," she didn't want to dwell on the past and changed the topic again. "The past is in the past. Let's talk about the present. You seem to be doing well."

"Not bad. At least I haven't embarrassed myself," When it came to work, Zhou Ziyi had quite a bit of pride. "After graduating with a master's degree, I joined this investment company. At first, I was an assistant. Later, I was directly promoted to fund manager. This year, the company plans to open a branch in Anzhou. I applied to come here."

"That's great. Talent Zhou is indeed worthy of the name," Qin Chun joked. "It's not in vain that our whole class, including the teacher, was optimistic about you and compared you to Zhou Dunyi."

Back then, Zhou Ziyi and Qin Chun were classmates. Even in the finance department of Anzhou University, which was full of talents, he stood out and was named Talent Zhou. Many girls from outside the school chased after him to see him at the school. Also because he was very proud in dealing with people. His name was also like Zhou Dunyi, the author of "The Love of Lotus". Everyone half-jokingly gave him the nickname "Zhou Lotus" and kept calling him that until junior year.

In junior year, Zhou Ziyi publicly pursued Qin Chun. Half a year later, the two established a relationship. The classmates sighed that "Zhou Lotus" had descended for love and his pride was gone. The whole person became much milder. They unanimously agreed to abandon this nickname.

"You're making fun of me again," Zhou Ziyi's eyes lit up. "I really miss the campus days before. In recent years, Anzhou has changed so much. The places I used to go to often can't be found anymore. These days when I have free time, I walk around near Anzhou University and think of many things from the past."

"Don't be nostalgic. Look ahead," Qin Chun said with a smile. "Manager Zhou's future days are shining brightly. There's no need to miss the old days."

She raised her cup. "Come, let's use tea instead of wine. I wish you a bright future."

The teacup made a "ding" sound. Zhou Ziyi drank it all in one gulp like drinking alcohol. "Thank you. Then what about you? How are you doing now? Is your... good to you?"

"Not bad," Qin Chun was calm and composed. Like a painter, she whitewashed her marriage. "He usually spoils me a lot and also supports my career very much. It's just that he's busy and often travels all over the world."

Zhou Ziyi was silent for a moment and smiled self-deprecatingly. "That's better than me. Before, I was too young and often showed my temper to you. I didn't even give you a decent gift. Sometimes when I think about it, I feel very regretful."

"Gifts are valuable in intention and not related to price," Qin Chun looked at the diamond watch on her wrist. "It's just that we didn't have the fate to go to the end—"

Suddenly, she remembered something and stood up abruptly.

"What's wrong?" Zhou Ziyi asked in surprise.

"I... I forgot something very urgent. I'm really sorry. I have to go." Qin Chun picked up her bag and hurriedly walked out.

Just as she was about to pull open the door of the private room, Zhou Ziyi called out, "Xiaoyu, wait a moment."

"I really have an urgent matter," Qin Chun turned back and said apologetically. "If there's time next time, I'll treat you to make up for it."

Zhou Ziyi took a few steps to her. There was an uncontrollable emotion in his eyes as he gazed at her. His voice also trembled slightly. "Xiaoyu, I want to ask... If... you're not married yet... Then is there still... a possibility... for us now..."

"There is no if," Qin Chun said calmly. "Ziyi, don't have such thoughts. It will harm others and oneself."

It was too late to drive back. After leaving the restaurant, Qin Chun hailed a taxi and directly rushed to Lichang Hotel.

Taking out her phone from her bag and looking at it for a couple of times, there was a missed call twenty-five minutes ago. It should be from Xiao Bingyang. The phone was on silent in her bag. She didn't hear it at all. Why did Xiao Bingyang call her? Could it be...

Suddenly, she had a bad premonition.

Holding on to a glimmer of hope, she dialed Zhao Xintong's phone. "Mom, I was delayed by something. Are you..."

"Xiaoyu," Zhao Xintong interrupted her excitedly. "How was your date with Mu Yun? That revolving restaurant is very romantic. Mu Yun is a workaholic. He's so immersed in his company that he needs someone to remind him. Let's take it slow. We've been giving him hints these two days."

"Mom, don't worry about me..." Qin Chun was helpless. She thought it was a family dinner at Lichang. Unexpectedly, it was a private dinner for just her and Xiao Bingyang.