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Shen Moyu left, his back silhouetted against the spring light outside the window, and for a moment it seemed as if we were back in the late spring when they first met.
That time he walked towards him, but this time he turned and left.
These past few days have been a mix of pain and happiness for him, for a long time now. He cherishes the time he spends with Shen Moyu. Perhaps it's all too wonderful, even giving him the illusion that they're truly together forever.
But everything in this world has a beginning and an end; even the calmest sea will be swept by wind.
From the moment he feared the end of this period, he understood the fact that Shen Moyu had never belonged to him.
Su Jinning slumped into the still-warm sofa, took out a blanket and wrapped himself up tightly. Sweat dripped down his hair, but he didn't want to get up.
Everything in the house is still the same as it was before he left; his scent lingers everywhere.
Su Jinning really can't let go.
But what can he do? Loving someone is so hard. It's like constantly solving a math problem; if he applies the wrong formula, everything is wrong. He searched for a long time, calculated countless times, but still couldn't find the answer to being together forever.
He dialed the number, and Shen Donghai smiled kindly, but rather calmly, as if it were something he had expected.
The location was a Western restaurant on Sakura Road. Shen Donghai and Zhou Xingqi sat opposite him and carefully handed him the menu.
Shen Donghai asked with a smile, "What would you like to eat? It's on me."
"Uncle, I'm here to talk to you about something." Su Jinning pushed the menu back without any politeness.
Shen Donghai paused for a moment, then quickly laughed: "Uncle, first of all, I apologize for getting angry with you that day. I was too emotional, please don't take it to heart. Also, I'm very grateful that you were willing to come and talk to me. You're a good boy, it's just... you chose the wrong path."
Su Jinning's cold face revealed no emotion: "Just say what you have to say."
Shen Donghai blinked and smiled faintly: "I want you to break up with Shen Moyu."
“What if I insist on not doing it?” Su Jinning said, emphasizing each word.
Shen Donghai wasn't in a hurry, appearing relaxed as if he had been prepared all along: "I think you've already heard about what's going on at school, so I won't say much more. What you can give him, I can give five times more. Do you think it's better for him to stay here, or to come with me?"
"In terms of resources, he should indeed go with you, but you can't give him what he really wants."
When it comes down to a fight to the death, Su Jinning never gives anyone a way out.
"You're all still young. You'll understand when you grow up. In this society, self-interest is the most important thing."
Su Jinning forced a smile and leaned back in her chair: "That's because you value interests. For us flesh-and-blood people, nothing is worth betraying love for."
His words were laced with venom, and his eyes held an unfathomable emotion. It took Shen Donghai a long time to understand what he meant.
He laughed incredulously: "No wonder he's the son of a businessman; he's got a knack for insulting people indirectly."
"Uncle, ten years ago you abandoned him, leaving a deep wound on him. Now you're using the guise of doing what's best for him to deprive him of his happiness and force him to leave with you. Do you think he won't hate you?" Su Jinning pressed on, and seeing Shen Donghai speechless, he laughed.
But Shen Donghai was no longer a young fox. After a moment of calm, he took a sip of coffee and said, "I would rather he hate me than let him be with a man. I can give him the best, and that is my reason for forcing him."
Su Jinning frowned, looking like an ignorant person who couldn't understand the meaning of those words.
But in reality, these words had penetrated him from the inside out, leaving him bruised and bleeding.
It cannot be denied that Shen Moyu is indeed very outstanding, so outstanding that he is unattainable. He is like the dazzling moon in the sky, like the warm sunlight shining on one's face through his fingers, making one linger and admire him, but unable to take him away.
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Author's Note:
I suggest you save it up and watch it all at once. It'll be even better if you watch it all together after it's finished.
Chapter 94 Cold Spring
Su Jinning gave in and made her biggest concession: "I will persuade him to go with you, as long as... you don't let us break up. I can hold on until he comes back. I will wait for him."
Su Jinning blurted it all out, as if she had already written a draft.
It's like they were prepared long ago.
Looking at Su Jinning, who used to be so arrogant, now in such a defeated state, Zhou Xingqi felt an indescribable pang of pity.
"Dad, please agree. Maybe if you do this, my brother will still consider going with you."
"What do I care what he thinks?" Shen Donghai said, "I absolutely will not allow my son to fool around with men. He will be the president of a big company in the future, and he must abide by the rules."
Su Jinning looked up at him and asked again, "No matter what, we have to separate, right?"
"yes."
"Okay." Su Jinning nodded, stood up, and put her phone away. "Our talks have fallen apart this time. I won't break up with you."
"We can stay together, but I'm confident I can keep you from seeing each other." Shen Donghai remained calm and unhurried.
Just then, Su Jinning's phone rang in her pocket. As if it were a premonition, Su Jinning's expression softened instantly, and she hurriedly answered the call.
"Brother Ning, where are you?"
Su Jinning gripped her phone tightly, took a deep breath, and asked, "Where are you?"
"I..." Shen Moyu paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "My dad has locked me in my room. I can't get out at all. All the windows are locked. Where are you? I'll come find you. I have some tools that should be able to break the window."
"Are you crazy?!" Su Jinning's heart skipped a beat, her anxiety making it seem like he was about to jump down: "Your room is on the second floor, you fucking want to..."
He covered his face, and a sigh replaced his next words.
Shen Donghai was not worried when he heard the news. He leaned back and leisurely drank his coffee, as if it wasn't his son who was going to jump off the building.
"What should I do? My dad will never let me out again. Tell me where you are and I'll come down to find you!" Shen Moyu's voice was strained, as if he were carrying something.
"No!" Su Jinning's heart leaped into her throat: "Don't do anything foolish, you'll get hurt if you jump!"
"How much longer do you want me to wait? My dad might be back soon, and besides..."
Besides, he was afraid that Su Jinning didn't have the strength to wait any longer.
Su Jinning pursed her lips and remained silent.
"Brother Ning, I'm really scared when you're not talking." Shen Moyu's voice was very soft: "Will you still come to pick me up?"