Mu Chuqing did not let Gu Yian send her directly to her apartment. Instead, she got off before reaching her place with an excuse of wanting to stroll.
Her apartment was in a high-class area with luxurious properties, surrounded by greenery, and even had a big artificial pond.
It was way past 11 pm, but Mu Chuqing did not feel sleepy at all.
Three years ago, she had felt Gu Yian's wholehearted care, and now it was even more clear.
But for the last eight years, she had rejected his feelings for her.
Mu Chuqing's gratitude towards Gu Yian triumphed over any other emotions, and she had no idea how to change it to romantic love.
Moreover, after her heartbreaking and heart-rending experience with love, how could she believe in love again?
She knew that it was unfair to Gu Yian; he should not be an accessory to that failed relationship.
However, no matter who she met, she was no more confident of reciprocating the profound and passionate love that she once had with Sheng Yuchen.
It terrified her…
It was late in the summer, and the night breeze was cold as the wind swept over the lake's surface. Mu Chuqing rubbed her arms and gave out a long sigh before she hurried back to her apartment.
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While Ming Niao Entertainment Clubhouse was not among the top clubhouses in City Fu, it was still ranked high.
At night, the lights surrounding the clubhouse were ever changing, where the towering and spectacular building stood in the center of the flourishing city.
There were a few cars at the entrance, and those who alighted from them were all smartly and gorgeously dressed up, radiating confidence and happiness.
Mu Chuqing parked her car at a side and alighted.
"Chu Qing!"
The moment she alighted, Mu Chuqing heard Su Yuan's excited voice. She was wearing a light green gown, showing off her tall and slender figure, her light make-up further enhanced her beauty. Her entire being exuded a cheerful and gorgeous aura.
As Su Yuan almost ran over to Mu Chuqing, she had her gaze fixated on the car beside her, her eyeballs almost popping out of their sockets.
She pointed at the car and then at Mu Chuqing's face, disbelief written on her face.
"Chu… Chu Qing, did you strike it rich?"
Seeing the look of disbelief on Su Yuan's face, Mu Chuqing smiled and shook her head. "Let's hurry and go in!"
"Oh, right!" Su Yuan only dragged Mu Chuqing to the entrance after circling the car once in admiration.
When the duo reached the entrance, most people gathered there were their university friends. Several people recognized each other and greeted one another, slipping into lively chatters with their classmates.
Suddenly, someone from the crowd shrieked in surprise. Following that, everyone's eyes landed on the car that stopped in front of the entrance, inviting whispers and envious gazes.
Mu Chuqing had also heard the brakes behind her, and her gaze naturally followed the crowd's. Her smile that had just been on her lips instantly disappeared.
The attention-seeking Aston Martin One77 stopped right outside Ming Niao Clubhouse. Then, someone from the driver's seat hurriedly got down and rushed to open the rear door.
A long and slender leg first appeared before everyone, followed by the body of a man.
The man's face was dashing, one that could make women swoon over him. The collar button of his expensive suit was slightly open, and his sleeves casually folded up.
While it was a casual look, his entire being radiated a simple yet refined grace.
Mu Chuqing's eyes landed on the man's handsome face. He smiled as he held the hand of a woman, leading her out, his eyes full of gentleness as he helped the beautiful woman brush her hair back.
He spoke in a deep yet gentle voice, "Go in, I'll come over to pick you up after you're done."
"Okay!"
The woman answered in a sweet voice. She reached out and pulled the man's neck and pecked him lightly on the face.
Sheng Yuchen gave a doting and alluring smile.
Mu Chuqing's eyes seemed to have been provoked, as she refused to withdraw her gaze. The throbbing pain in her heart nearly suffocated her.
She clasped Su Yuan's hand and walked into the clubhouse with a panicked feeling.
As Chang Chu repeatedly turned back and bid goodbye to him, Sheng Yuchen stood patiently at where he was to see her off.
Chang Chu had a sweet smile on her face. Little did she know that Sheng Yuchen's gaze had faintly gone past her and landed on the slender figure of the one who had just fled.
His lips curled up in a cold arc.