On the other side, she not only provided an explanation but also helped them break through that barrier. The two of them had already started communicating.
Xue Lan knew that Yang Qinghe had gone out of town and, using family connections, canceled Yu Suihuan's qualification for the speech competition. The other girls in the dormitory felt sorry for Yu Suihuan, but she herself didn't care at all. She was about to leave, and winning that award meant nothing to her.
Huo Yaojun had been busy these past few days. After learning about Yang Qinghe's engagement, he began to pursue Yu Suihuan fervently. She neither rejected nor accepted his advances.
"Hey, how about you all keep me company for a drink?" Yu Suihuan said as she lay in the rocking chair in her space, gazing at the castle under construction not far away. The thought of Yang Qinghe soon becoming someone else's man made her uncomfortable.
She knew he was truly engaged and felt like crying. But with so much happening lately, she hadn’t had the time to feel sad. Now that she finally had a moment to herself, she wanted to cry but found she couldn't.
"Yu Suihuan, if you want to cry, just cry! We're sisters; there's no shame in it!" As dusk approached, several girls gathered on Yu Suihuan's small terrace, sipping on some drinks. The moon shone brightly among the sparse stars, and a gentle breeze brushed against their faces, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
"Yes, some things weigh heavily on our hearts; just talk to us!" Seeing Yu Suihuan down her drink in one go, Li Xiuzhen picked up her cup and poured her another glass of homemade grape wine.
As the atmosphere lightened, Yu Suihuan felt her emotions shift; she was starting to feel like crying. Life is full of regrets; it's impossible to live without them! If life were too perfect, wouldn't that itself be a kind of regret?
Indeed, some people and experiences are meant to be lived through. No matter how good Yang Qinghe was, he was now part of the past. She needed to look forward; after all, he was engaged!
Hearing the word "engaged," Yu Suihuan's heart suddenly sank. She downed another glass of wine in one swift motion, nearly choking on it and almost bringing tears to her eyes.
"Slow down! Slow down! I think Wang Min is right. What's missed is missed; you should learn to grow!"
Bai Jie gently patted Yu Suihuan's back and handed her a handkerchief.
"Yeah, I think Huo Yaojun is a good choice. Just take a good look at him; in terms of looks, family background, and how he treats you, he’s not any worse than Yang Qinghe."
"That's right! Wang Zhaoran is also great! He’s completely devoted to you, no doubt about it!"
"To be honest, we women can manage without men. But it's only been a year, and now Yang Qinghe is getting married?!"
As she spoke, tears began to flow uncontrollably from Yu Suihuan's eyes. All the grievances and sadness she had experienced over the past few days finally burst forth.
Yu Suihuan could no longer hold back and cried out loud.
"Let it all out! It will feel better!"
Seeing her cry so heartbreakingly, the others felt sad too, their eyes turning red without them even realizing it.
"Why? We were once in love! How could he forget me so quickly? I was foolish enough to seek him out. What’s so great about him anyway? He has a woman now, but I have men too! I’m sure I’ll be better off than him. But why am I feeling this way? My heart hurts so much! I feel so miserable! Woe is me!"
Her friends couldn’t bear to see her suffer and tried to comfort her.
"Right? It’s just a man; we have options too!"
"Exactly, Suihuan! What’s so special about him? I truly believe you should give Huo Yaojun or Wang Zhaoran a chance. Relationships need time to develop; how can you know if it’s good if you don’t try?"
Li Xiu Zhen added, "She’s right. As the saying goes, old things must go for new ones to come. Huo Yaojun and Wang Zhaoran both seem like good guys. Why hang yourself on that one tree? Besides, is there even room left on that tree for you?"
Bai Jie was also angry on Yu Suihuan's behalf.
"This Yang Qinghe is unbelievable! It’s only been a year since his girlfriend passed away; how long has he really mourned? And now he’s getting engaged?"
"I say we should give them both a chance to try something new. Maybe starting a new relationship will help you feel better!"
"Agreed!"
"I agree too!"
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