Chapter 2219: Chapter 23: She Was Left Behind in S City
a.m.
Mo Ziye drove Shi Xi to the airport in S City.
"Call me when you get to the Imperial City."
"Ziye, aren’t you going back to the Imperial City with me?" Shi Xi looked at Mo Ziye with anticipation.
Choking back tears, she said, "My grandmother is the person who treats me best besides my parents. I’m very worried about her. Ziye, could you please come back with me?"
Seeing the cold expression in Mo Ziye’s eyes, she sniffed and continued, "I mentioned Haochen’s new project to my dad a few days ago. My dad has already discussed it with the President. The President is very supportive and said that Haochen’s new project is another project most beneficial for Country A’s development, similar to the one years ago by the Zhan Corporation. The President even wants to meet you."
"The new project can wait. I have matters to attend to in S City."
"Is it because of Miss Qin?"
Shi Xi wiped her tears away, looking at him sadly, "Ziye, there’s something I’m not sure if I should say."
"What is it?"
"Earlier when I was walking back to the room with Miss Qin, she stopped me and said that you’re just playing with me, not genuinely interested. She also said that even if she broke up with you, you’d never forget her because you caused her mother’s death. She’ll hate you forever, and you’ll wait for her all your life without marrying anyone."
The temperature in the car suddenly dropped a few degrees.
A shadow passed over the cool and indifferent brows of Mo Ziye, deepening the dark inkiness of his eyes.
"Ziye, I know you sincerely want to be with me. When I come back in a few days, I’ll bring my parents to meet you, alright?"
"I’ll go back with you."
Mo Ziye thought for a moment and made a decision.
"Ziye, thank you."
Hearing his agreement, Shi Xi was immediately moved to tears again.
Inside, she felt triumphant, thinking how growing up together made no difference between Qin Qingqing and Mo Ziye since there was no trust between them.
From the misunderstanding and breakup four years ago to now, Ziye believed her, taking her one step closer to becoming his woman.
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Morning.
Qingqing woke up naturally.
The room was dim with the heavy curtains drawn, and her mind was almost blank just after opening her eyes.
After a few seconds, she realized she was in a hotel in S City.
She reached for the phone beside her.
Seeing a message notification on the screen.
She rubbed her eyes and sat up.
After reading the message, Qingqing’s beautiful face suddenly changed color.
Mo Ziye had gone to the Imperial City.
The message sent at 4 a.m. stated he went to the Imperial City with Shi Xi.
It suggested she stay in S City for a few days or return to G City.
Something seemed to well up in her chest, unseen and untouchable, yet it felt like a pile of chaotic stones blocking her.
Her emotions in her eyes changed repeatedly.
Her grip on the phone tightened.
He did it on purpose.
Purposely left her here alone.
Qingqing suddenly felt very sad, not just sad but also pitiful.
Why yearn for things that are impossible?
She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and got out of bed to wash up.
After freshening up, her phone rang.
Seeing it was Mo Ziye calling, Qingqing very much wanted to hang up immediately.
But reason told her she shouldn’t hang up.
So after calming herself, she pressed the answer button and spoke lightly, "Hello."
"Qingqing, are you up yet?"
"I got up a long time ago."
Qingqing’s voice sounded indifferent, showing no anger or sadness over being left behind.
On the other end, Mo Ziye was momentarily stunned.
Then came his explanation, "Shi Xi’s grandmother suddenly fell ill and was hospitalized. She was very worried, so I accompanied her back to the Imperial City. It might take a few days before I come back if you want to..."
"Brother Ziyi, you don’t have to explain so much to me, nor rush back. Since you’ve gone to the Imperial City, spend more time with Miss Shi and her family. I won’t foolishly wait here for you. I’m already on my way to the airport now."
"Are you going back?"
"I don’t know; I’ll call you when I get back to G City, or call me when you’re back, and we’ll arrange another trip to S City."
The further she spoke, the more indifferent Qingqing’s tone became.
"Alright, then be safe. Call me when you get back to G City."
Mo Ziye finished speaking and hung up the phone.
Looking at the call time displayed on the screen, Qingqing tossed the phone onto the big bed.
After a while, she picked it up again and called someone to bring her some clothes.
At 11 a.m., Qingqing walked out of the hotel. Outside, the autumn sun was shining brightly, and her phone rang in this warm sunlight.
Seeing the caller ID number, Qingqing’s eyes lit up.
She happily answered the call, "Hello, Cousin."
The call was from Tang Jinchen.
Before she had returned from the Imperial City, they had already planned for him to take her out.
"Qingqing, guess where I am?"
The cheerful and clear voice of Tang Jinchen entered her ears.
Qingqing was momentarily stunned, her mind turning slightly before she blurted out, "You’re not in G City, are you?"
"Not going, I’m already in G City. I’m on my way to your house now. If you haven’t woken up yet, get up quickly to welcome me."
"Cousin, I’m not home. I’m in S City now."
Qingqing’s face fell, her voice carrying a hint of frustration.
"Qingqing, weren’t you back in G City? How did you end up in S City?"
"It’s a long story, Cousin. Why don’t you come to S City? I’ve heard it’s a great city, and I’d like to stay for a few days. After all, you’re here to see me, so it doesn’t matter where it is, right?"
"It’s not the same; G City is your home, you’re the host, and I’m the guest."
Is it really the same?
"But I can’t go back now. My ID is at home, and I’ve been left in S City. If you don’t come to rescue me, I can’t go back at all."
Qingqing deliberately spoke with a pitiful tone.
But she wasn’t lying. Her ID really wasn’t with her.
She had just been thinking about whether to call Uncle Tang to book a flight or get a car to go back.
"You’re quite something, being left in S City."
Tang Jinchen couldn’t help but tease her.
But soon he said, "Alright, wait for me there. I’ll head to the airport to catch the next flight. Share your location with me."
"Cousin, you’re the best."
Qingqing’s voice instantly became lively and joyful, "But don’t rush to the airport yet. First, go to my house and bring my ID with you."
"Alright, I’ll do a good deed to the end."
Tang Jinchen’s tone sounded like he conceded to her.
After hanging up, the taxi stopped right in front of the Qin villa.
A young, fashionable woman waved goodbye to the servant at the door before walking out of the villa.
Tang Jinchen, seeing the woman’s appearance clearly, had a slight change in his eyes. As the woman approached the car,
he suddenly pushed open the car door and got out, towering in front of her, asking uncertainly, "Are you Gu Zhitong?"
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[Explanation: This Chapter mentions that the Zhan Corporation is from Ye Zi’s other novel participating in the subscription activity, "Sweet Wife: The Warlord’s Gentle Pampering." That one is also a romantic novel, participating in a three-month subscription activity. Interested readers, make sure to read it in time and don’t miss the best offer.
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