A year older, the third master of Beijing circle kissed her to tears

Chapter 1355 Qiqi, long time no see

"How is that possible? Lu Jiang and my eldest brother are actually the same." Seventeen quickly denied it, but...

Well, she was indeed somewhat biased towards Kou Quan, but after all, Kou Quan and she grew up under the same roof, right?

"Sister Lan'er, I received the Christmas gift that Brother Lu Jiang sent to me. Please tell him thank you for me. I like it very much." Seventeen suddenly remembered this.

Lu Jiang receives plenty of gifts almost every year: birthday gifts, New Year gifts, Christmas gifts. But she usually just calls to say thank you and leaves it at that. She only prepares a gift for Lu Jiang's birthday. It's not that she's reluctant to spend money, but she's too lazy to go out and find a gift. Speaking of this, she actually feels quite guilty.

"Okay, I will definitely bring it there." Zhou Lan'er agreed readily.

It seemed like the two of them met for the first time in many years. They smiled at each other, tacitly putting aside all the unpleasantness of the past, and talked about each other's recent situation like familiar old friends.

Seventeen found that Zhou Lan'er had changed a lot. She was still bright and charming, but she was more gentle and mature in her conversation and laughter. She was no longer the fierce young lady she used to be. She had become much more stable and considerate of others.

The two walked to a quiet place and had a pleasant conversation.

There was a room on the side of the hall with fewer people in it. Zhou Lan'er found an empty seat and sat down, while Seventeen sat diagonally opposite her.

The sofa is an arc-shaped, light white, high-end leather sofa with a large round coffee table in the middle. The arc-shaped sofa surrounds the round table and the furniture is matched. The sofa backrest is not high, just at the back, giving it a clean and neat feeling.

Zhou Lan'er was talking when she answered a phone call. After she finished, she asked Shiqi for permission. "Can my friend who came with me come over and sit with us?"

"Sure, it's okay. The place is so spacious, it won't be inconvenient at all." Seventeen responded readily.

Zhou Lan'er said thank you, and soon a tall figure appeared at the door with a white and black piano-key painted wall. Zhou Lan'er looked back, then quickly stood up and waved towards the door.

"Brother, this way."

When Seventeen heard Zhou Lan'er's name, he was stunned for a moment and quickly turned around. As expected...

The handsome man walked towards them with a warm and sunny smile on his face and his eyes full of smiles. His already tall body seemed even taller because of his thinness.

Seventeen stood up slowly. He was surprised for only a moment. His face was pale and there was a slight buzzing sound in his head.

Seventeen bit her tongue, forcing herself to remain calm. As Zhou Haoyu approached, she lowered her eyelids to calm herself. The past was over, and everyone had started a new life. The right and wrong of the past didn't matter. All that mattered was that everyone walked the path ahead.

Finally looking up at this familiar yet unfamiliar face, Seventeen forced a smile as he watched Zhou Haoyu approach. After all, he wasn't a born actor. No matter how thoroughly he thought, he couldn't remain calm and composed. Ultimately, it was because he lacked life experience and couldn't control his emotions.

"Hello..." Seventeen mustered up the courage to speak first.

"Qiqi, long time no see."

Zhou Haoyu stretched out his hand and handed it to Seventeen. Seventeen looked at his hand in the black glove and was slightly stunned.

“…I’ll see you soon.”

Finally, she reached out and held his hand. As she did so, she suddenly looked at Zhou Haoyu in surprise, with astonishment in her eyes. He held her hand so tightly that his bones squeezed her palm so hard that it hurt.

The bony hand had such a clear and deep touch that Seventeen felt like she was holding a handful of bones. In an instant, her eyes turned red.

She knew why this happened. The scene she had witnessed that year surged before her eyes, her face turning increasingly pale. Zhou Haoyu held her hand tightly, his grip like a whip, spurring on Seventeen's nerves and the unbearable memories.

Seventeen took a deep breath, and it took a long time for him to recover from his shock. He choked and asked, "Your hand..."

"I've been doing recovery work since I returned to China, but this operation is not that simple. By the way, I had the operation in your hospital. It was your current...husband who recommended and arranged it for me. I'm very grateful to him. I've recovered well." Zhou Haoyu spoke naturally, but when he mentioned his seventeenth husband, his expression was obviously lonely, but it was only for a moment that he regained his clarity.

Seventeen smiled and nodded, not looking at Zhou Haoyu. Back then, his handsome and cheerful smile had infected so many people. Because of his liveliness and enthusiasm, she gradually fell under his spell. She was always happy with him. Even during the two years of waiting after returning to China after marriage, she still lived happily under his coaxing.

Some things cannot be figured out and then forgotten. After all, she is a human being with blood and emotions.

"Didn't Dr. Qi tell you that I had surgery in your hospital?" Zhou Haoyu asked in surprise.

"Hmm? He said it, he said it." Seventeen said with a smile, "Sit down and talk. It's not good to stand all the time."

Seventeen sat down first when the flowers fell, and while she was sitting, she lowered her head and quickly sorted out her messy thoughts. She shouldn't be like this. Sympathy is fine, but there shouldn't be anything else. She just hoped that they were just friends who met by chance.

"Is that so? Then, I repeatedly asked Doctor Qi to convey my wish to invite you out for dinner. It wasn't him who unilaterally refused, but you, too," Zhou Haoyu said, suddenly realizing. When Seventeen looked up at him in surprise, he added with boundless emotion and regret, "Actually, I know I came back too late, and the many things I've done wrong... have stopped me in my tracks, because I'm unworthy..."

Seventeen suddenly looked straight at Zhou Haoyu. Such words were actually said by that arrogant man?

"Don't say that, it's just that we are not destined to be together." Seventeen smiled and continued Zhou Haoyu's words.

"..." Zhou Haoyu's face was heavy with grief, but he was in a state of panic under Seventeen's gaze, trying to hide his gaffe awkwardly. "Haha, yes, yes, it was me who didn't cherish such a good person like you... I thought God gave me a chance to be reborn, to atone for my sins and turn over a new leaf, but it seems I was one step too late. Now, even 'I'm sorry' seems pale and ridiculous. I know you will see through my hypocrisy and promiscuity back then, but..."

Seventeen looked away, not looking at Zhou Haoyu. Zhou Haoyu smiled and said, "I can understand everything. So, even though I'm reluctant to know that your son has remarried, I still wish you the best from the bottom of my heart."

Seventeen slowly raised his eyes and looked at the weathered man with some doubts.

Is this really Zhou Haoyu?

"I am incompetent and cannot give you happiness. Doctor Qi is young and promising. I hope he can take good care of you." Zhou Haoyu said again in a deep voice.