Chapter 86: It's Just That Ruan Liuzheng Doesn't Love You Anymore.

Ye Shutong's body stiffened slightly. She bit her lip and raised her eyes cautiously, a hint of guilt in her charming and shimmering eyes.

She took a deep breath, "Liuzheng... can you give me some more time?"

"I... don't want to talk about it yet."

After her unpleasant parting with Shi Mufeng last night, she went to Jue Se. Shi Mufeng's attitude still caused her uncontrollable heartache.

However, she didn't want to tell Ruan Liuzheng about what happened between her and Shi Mufeng, because she didn't want Ruan Liuzheng to see her vulnerable side.

Ruan Liuzheng was still trapped in his marriage with Fu Yanci, and she didn't want him to worry about her. She

also didn't want her to delay Ruan Liuzheng's divorce.

Ye Shutong frowned slightly, avoiding Ruan Liuzheng's gaze without leaving a trace, and her hand holding the corner of the quilt tightened uncontrollably.

Ruan Liuzheng lowered her eyes, her cold gaze fixed on Ye Shutong, her pale pink lips gradually pursed into a straight line.

After knowing each other for so many years, how could she possibly guess Ye Shutong's thoughts?

But...

after a long moment, Ruan Liuzheng sighed softly, her brows raised, the indifference in her expression slowly dissipating.

She said, "Then wait until you feel like talking to me, then tell me."

"But Shutong, before you go downstairs and get drunk again, you must let me know,"

Ruan Liuzheng said, her beautiful features tinged with solemnity. "You absolutely cannot go to a place like that alone again. Otherwise, if anyone in the entertainment industry finds out, you'll..."

Hearing the concern in Ruan Liuzheng's tone, Ye Shutong's brows gradually relaxed. She emerged completely from the covers, a faint smile tugging at her beautiful lips.

She suddenly reached out to embrace Ruan Liuzheng, her voice laced with the hoarseness of sleep.

Her pretty face rubbed against Ruan Liuzheng's slender waist, and she said coquettishly, "I understand. Don't worry, Liuzheng. I won't be so reckless again next time. Last night happened for a reason."

Ruan Liuzheng raised her eyelids slightly, a gentleness etched in her delicate features.

She let Ye Shutong hold her, her cold voice hinting at helplessness, "Stop it, Shutong! The porridge will get cold if you keep up."

"Hurry up, let's go to the kitchen for breakfast."

At the words 'breakfast' and 'porridge,' Ye Shutong, who was clinging to Ruan Liuzheng , paused slightly.

As Ruan Liuzheng's best friend, she was naturally aware of her weaknesses.

She even had a hard time praising them.

With the exception of soup, almost any food in Ruan Liuzheng's hands became unpalatable.

Just ask yourself, is Ruan Liuzheng's porridge really going to send her to the hospital?

Ye Shutong pursed her lips, biting her lower lip lightly, her expression slightly conflicted. "Did you cook this yourself?"

Ruan Liuzheng's disapproval was palpable.

She snorted softly, "No, don't worry, it's definitely better than store-bought."

Knowing it was one thing, but being suspected was another.

Furthermore, the disdain in Ye Shutong's eyes was undisguised. It was

almost obvious.

It was truly heartbreaking.

Ruan Liuzheng took a deep breath, then, slightly angrily, shrugged off Ye Shutong's arm. She turned around, her tone tinged with a hint of coldness.

"I'll wait outside, come out quickly."

Ye Shutong seemed oblivious to the annoyance in Ruan Liuzheng's words, her whole being focused on the word 'it's edible'.

After all, no one wants to feel bad about their stomach.

Especially not someone like her, fresh off a hangover.

...

When Ye Shutong emerged, Ruan Liuzheng had already served the porridge, neatly arranged on the table.

Ye Shutong strolled over, her eyes immediately settling on the two bowls of porridge.

They didn't smell burnt, and even looked like normal white porridge.

It looked like Ruan Liuzheng hadn't made them.

Ye Shutong's slightly lingering heart slowly settled. She sat down across from Ruan Liuzheng and sipped her porridge with confidence.

The next moment, her eyes lit up, and she stared at Ruan Liuzheng in disbelief. "Who made this?"

To be able to make a simple bowl of porridge so delicious was truly remarkable.

If it weren't for Ruan Liuzheng's house, Ye Shutong felt like she would have completely thrown herself at Ruan Liuzheng and snatched her away.

Ruan Liuzheng curled her lips, her eyes twinkling. "Don't worry, I'm not short of money."

"It was made by a neighbor."

Ever since Xie Qingcen learned of her feelings, he had completely lost all self-control. He

immediately began to make his move.

Of course, Ruan Liuzheng's connivance was also part of this; she wasn't one to hide things. Now that she had made up her mind, she wasn't going to dodge.

She would face her heart, and the relationship that was about to begin.

Xie Qingcen had already made his stance clear, so she certainly couldn't let him down.

Ruan Liuzheng seemed to reflect on something, her delicate brows lowering slightly, a gentle smile etched across her features.

Ye Shutong, however, sensed something unusual. She set down her bowl of porridge, her eyes fixed on Ruan Liuzheng, and raised an eyebrow. "Neighbor? What kind of neighbor would come to your house and cook for you? Liuzheng, you..."

Ruan Liuzheng smiled and nodded. "Yes, that's what you're thinking."

"But don't ask now. I'll tell you as soon as the time comes."

Ruan Liuzheng interrupted Ye Shutong almost a second before he could open his mouth.

Ye Shutong was slightly startled.

Then, suppressing her curiosity, she gently nodded at Ruan Liuzheng.

Liuzheng wouldn't push her, and she would give him space.

They both believed that one day, they would tell each other what they had said.

No need to question it.

Just like their relationship.

...

Q University, first meeting at the coffee shop.

After parting with Ye Shutong, Ruan Liuzheng did not go to Suofan to work as usual, but came to Q University.

Because as soon as she walked out of Juese with Ye Shutong last night, she received a message from Fu Yanci.

A message inviting her to meet.

And as the agreed location, he actually chose the coffee shop at the entrance of Q University last time, the coffee shop she and Fu Yanci often came to during college.

But this time, Fu Yanci chose to meet in a private room.

Maybe he also knew that their conversation this time would probably be a little heated.

Ruan Liuzheng frowned. She guessed Fu Yanci's thoughts almost the moment she knew the location.

He still didn't give up, but now it's not as simple as whether he gives up or not.

Xie Qingcen showed his utmost sincerity, so ardent and sincere.

Since the first time they met, Xie Qingcen has always chosen her without hesitation, so what reason does she have to let Xie Qingcen wait any longer?

She should give Xie Qingcen an answer.

Besides, there is really no need for this marriage that is already riddled with holes to continue to exist.

Ruan Liuzheng's eyes dimmed slightly.

She got out of the car, glanced at the plaque above the coffee shop with indifferent eyes, and then took a step and walked into the coffee shop neatly.

Under the guidance of the waiter, Ruan Liuzheng found the private room that Fu Yanci had booked. She pushed the door open and saw Fu Yanci sitting in front of the window.

The privacy of the private room is still very high, even if the people around are students with low consumption.

But the owner of the coffee shop did not slack off at all. The materials used in the private room are all soundproof and have strong shielding properties.

In this regard, the owner of the coffee shop did an excellent job.

Therefore, her conversation with Fu Yanci today was highly secure.

Ruan Liuzheng glanced around, then walked straight to sit opposite Fu Yanci.

She raised her eyelids, her voice faint and emotionless, "Have you thought about it? Have you brought what I want?"

Looking at her expression, Fu Yanci's stern eyebrows flickered slightly, and his face was a little ambiguous.

How ironic!

Now the roles between the two of them have been reversed, and even Ruan Liuzheng dared to talk to him like this.

However, Ruan Liuzheng didn't think that the trending searches and the documents in his hand alone could really threaten him.

Fu Yanci frowned slightly, and a faint curve appeared at the corner of his thin lips.

But his face remained calm and self-possessed.

He spoke without changing his expression, and his low voice contained a hint of loss.

"Is this all you can talk to me about now?"

Fu Yanci raised his eyes, his dark eyes quietly looking at Ruan Liuzheng, his eyebrows relaxed, and it was hard to tell whether he was happy or angry.

Ruan Liuzheng's eyes fluttered.

Fu Yanci's reaction was somewhat unexpected. She'd expected him to stand up in anger or unhesitatingly mock her.

Fu Yanci had indeed made some progress.

Ruan Liuzheng curled her lips slightly, her delicate features remaining indifferent. "But if we don't talk about this, what's left between us?"

"Talk about your distrust, your infidelity, or your change of heart?"

Ruan Liuzheng spoke calmly, her pure and unworldly face devoid of a trace of sarcasm or disdain.

It was as if she were simply stating a seemingly ordinary matter.

Her composure, however, made Fu Yanci's heartbeat race. He

nearly lost his composure.

He took a deep breath, his palms tightening slightly. "Do you really have to hold on to these things? Liuzheng, you weren't like this before!"

His brows knitted together, but his dark eyes held a calm composure.

Ruan Liuzheng chuckled softly, a hint of coldness flitting across his cold gaze.

She opened her mouth, "What was I like before? Chasing after you, losing myself and self-esteem for you, relying on your charity every day?"

"Fu Yanci, Ruan Liuzheng has never changed, it's just that Ruan Liuzheng no longer loves you."

Ruan Liuzheng's eyebrows relaxed slightly, and a faint smile appeared at the corners of her light crimson lips.

Although she was talking about the unbearable period in her heart, her eyes were unusually calm.

She had already completed the process of letting go, and she has now ushered in a new life.

Ruan Liuzheng will no longer be sad because of Fu Yanci, and will no longer be trapped by the past, because Ruan Liuzheng will only be Ruan Liuzheng from now on!

No one can change her anymore.