CHAPTER 288: CHAPTER 268 1921_2

Gu Qili would run a real estate agency during her breaks, and she had posted the vineyard villa online for a long time. Many inquiries came, but very few were genuinely interested in buying, even the farmer who had bought a new house elsewhere lost interest in this villa.

Today, the agency called her, mentioning a buyer wanted to view the house, and they seemed very sincere.

After viewing the house, the buyer decided on the spot to buy the villa and didn’t even haggle over the price.

A week later, all the paperwork was completed, and the money from selling the house was deposited into Gu Qili’s account. Although it was a significant amount, it was still somewhat insufficient to start up such a large vineyard.

Lately, Gu Qili had not heard any news about Mu Shuoqian; to be precise, she was actively avoiding any news related to him. However, she could always see Zhou Xiaoyu’s presence in newspapers, web pages, and television. Like a rising new star, she swept through the entire entertainment circle with a wildfire momentum.

Everyone was discussing why Zhou Xiaoyu, such a girl who could be found anywhere in the entertainment circle, suddenly became famous.

"Isn’t it because she’s been taken advantage of? Otherwise, how could she possibly rise to fame so quickly? I heard she was just a third-rate actress before."

"The person who took advantage of her must be very powerful too. Look at how her notices are everywhere; it’s hard not to be famous."

Gu Qili quietly ate her spicy and sour rice noodles; it was hot, and two electric fans were on in the small shop. While others felt sweaty, her back was cool.

They are now happily living together, lovers finally becoming lifelong partners. As his ex, she should probably send her blessings.

The two women nearby continued to talk about Zhou Xiaoyu, who was filming a new drama expected to premiere on the most popular satellite TV channel by the end of the year.

Once outside, she saw a huge billboard across the street featuring Zhou Xiaoyu’s new makeup advertisement. Zhou Xiaoyu looked fresh and lovely in the poster, with a sweet smile.

It’s as if he wants to declare to the whole world his love for Zhou Xiaoyu, making her the number one star in film and television.

Gu Qili’s eyes started to sting again, and she instinctively moved forward when a pedestrian, not paying attention, bumped into her arm, causing the phone she was holding to fly out of her hand, landing in the middle of the street.

Gu Qili almost unhesitatingly rushed into the street. There weren’t many cars, but the sudden rush of a person onto the street still caused a few cars to brake hard, the sharp noise slicing through the humid midday air.

Gu Qili seemed oblivious, her eyes focused only on the phone that held their photos...

As she was about to pick up the phone, her wrist was firmly grasped, and she was bewilderedly pulled to the side of the road by the person who grabbed her.

"Miss, if you want to die, don’t drag me down," muttered the annoyed driver as he stuck his head out.

It was only then that Gu Qili snapped back to reality, staring blankly at the middle of the road, not understanding how she had suddenly rushed out there. Had there genuinely been a car that couldn’t brake in time, then she...

"What were you thinking, not watching the road? It’s just a phone, and you nearly traded your life for it." The hand holding hers was still tight, the palm sweaty and nervous.

"I, I was distracted, thank you," Gu Qili said, her gaze falling to the hand that held hers, "How is your wound?"

"Almost healed," Tang Tianyou finally let go, "Nothing scraped you just now, right?"

Gu Qili shook her head.

"What’s so precious on that phone that you’d risk your life for it? Be more careful next time."

Gu Qili nodded again.

"Let’s go, I’ll drive you home. You look pale. You should get some rest."

Gu Qili didn’t speak but stepped into the car he opened for her.

Tang Tianyou thought she still lived in Jingshan and was about to turn the car around at the intersection when Gu Qili suddenly said calmly, "Take Upper Ring Road, to Perfume Bay."

Although Tang Tianyou was full of questions, he asked nothing and directly turned onto the ring road.

He had not expected her to move, and this new home was small, a one-bedroom and one-living room, obviously meant for one person to live.

Actually, Tang Tianyou had not planned to come up, but just as Gu Qili was getting out of the car, she accidentally stepped on a brick in the middle of the road, not noticing it until her foot slipped through. Now, her entire right foot was swollen like a bun.

Tang Tianyou didn’t care for her objections and insisted on carrying her upstairs.

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Yuan Yi drove a black Mercedes, recently bought by Mu Shuoqian; the plate number was 1921.

Mu Shuoqian’s Maybach had the number 5277, meaning "I love Qiqi," but what about 1921... could it be an anniversary? But, people born in 1921 are hardly around anymore.

It took him two whole days to finally realize that 1921 means "still loving you."

Young Master Qian is silently saying, even though his wife left, he still loves her, perhaps even more than before.

Yuan Yi didn’t know what had happened between them and wasn’t in a position to inquire, but from Young Master Qian’s recent actions, he could somewhat guess the situation.

Young Master Qian brought in Zhou Xiaoyu as a substitute to drive away his wife, yet when his wife couldn’t see, he suffered alone in pain. He must be doing this for his wife, surely.

Yuan Yi parked the 1921 outside a spicy noodle shop, and soon he saw the wife walking out, seemingly lost in thought and looking unenergetic. Suddenly, her phone was knocked away, and she almost instantly dashed into the middle of the road.

At that moment, he felt the car door behind him fiercely open, and Young Master Qian’s leg was already stepping out.