PFC Chapter 214 A new beginning
Chapter 214 A new beginning
Ever since his last conversation with Lin Yue, Li Hao has been consumed by endless regret. He tried to numb himself with work, but found he couldn't focus on it no matter what. He repeatedly scrolled through his phone's photos and messages with Lin Yue, those warm memories of the past tearing at his heart like a knife, leaving him unable to extricate himself.
He began visiting places they had frequented, hoping to find even a glimpse of familiarity. On the park bench where he and Lin Yue had once strolled together, Li Hao would sit for hours, letting the wind blow by, unwilling to get up. He knew his actions were meaningless, but his heart couldn't let go of his obsession with Lin Yue.
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One day, Li Hao stumbled upon Lin Yue's new life on a friend's WeChat Moments feed. She was attending a company celebration with her new colleagues, beaming with energy and a bright smile. His finger paused on the photo, his eyes filled with pain. He noticed a young male colleague standing beside her, chatting cheerfully and seemingly on good terms.
"I'm completely gone from her life..." Li Hao felt a sharp pain in his heart, and a hint of self-mockery appeared in his eyes. He knew that he was no longer a part of Lin Yue's life, but this lost love was like a deep scar, a constant reminder of his stupidity and mistakes.
He clicked on the friend's contact information and sent a message: "Lin Yue...how are you doing recently?"
The other party seemed surprised by the question and hesitated for a moment before replying: "She's fine. She's very busy with work, but she's in good shape. Brother Hao, haven't you let it go yet?"
Li Hao looked at the reply, feeling a mixture of emotions. He didn't know how to respond, so he could only silently turn off his phone and fall into deep thought.
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Gu Yao's madness didn't stop there. Unable to accept Li Hao's disgust and rejection of her, she decided to take more extreme measures. She began to collect some photos and information about Li Hao and Lin Yue in the past, forged some "private" messages, and tried to sow discord between Lin Yue and Li Hao. At the same time, she sent an anonymous malicious letter of complaint to Lin Yue's new company.
"Do you think you can escape, Lin Yue?" Gu Yao sneered in her heart, "You destroyed everything I have, I will never let you off easily."
Soon, the report reached Lin Yue's superiors. Although the so-called "evidence" in the letter was riddled with holes, its contents sparked widespread discussion. Rumors about Lin Yue began to circulate within the company, with some even questioning her abilities and background.
When Lin Yue learned of this, she was filled with anger and frustration. She quickly realized that Gu Yao was behind all this, but she had no direct evidence. She could only suppress her inner unease and respond to the doubts with even better work performance.
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Faced with company rumors, Lin Yue didn't run away. Instead, she calmly and professionally turned the situation around. Working late into the night, she led her team through a challenging project, ultimately earning recognition and support from her superiors. Over time, the rumors subsided, proving her ability once again.
Lin Yue's hard work and perseverance made her team trust her more and more, and her interpersonal relationships gradually returned to normal. She knew in her heart that her life had nothing to do with the past, and neither Li Hao nor Gu Yao was worth wasting any more time and energy.
One day, she stood by the office window for a while, gazing at the setting sun in the distance, and suddenly felt a sense of relief. She knew she had completely moved on from the past, and no matter what rumors or gossip, they could no longer shake her in the slightest.
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Meanwhile, Li Hao learned from his friends about Gu Yao's actions, and he grew increasingly angry and distressed. He found Gu Yao and tried to stop her crazy behavior, but Gu Yao didn't care at all, even sneering and provocatively saying, "Li Hao, do you think I'm ruining Lin Yue's life? No, her life has nothing to do with you. You are nothing to her."
Gu Yao's ridicule made Li Hao even more painful. He said angrily: "Gu Yao, if you continue to do this, I will definitely make you pay the price."
Gu Yao just sneered after hearing this, her tone full of provocation: "Price? Li Hao, you already have nothing, what else can you use to threaten me?"
This sentence was like a needle piercing Li Hao's heart. He closed his eyes in pain, realizing that although Gu Yao's words were vicious, they touched the deepest pain point in his heart - he had completely lost Lin Yue and the ability to change the status quo.
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Amidst endless regret and torment, Li Hao began to try to rediscover the meaning of life. He decided to break away from Gu Yao's entanglement and work hard to change his situation. He devoted all his attention to his work, trying to fill the emptiness in his heart through career success.
One day, he received an invitation from Lin Yue's company to collaborate on a cross-departmental project. Li Hao's company had been selected as a partner, and Lin Yue was the project leader. This email stirred a complex feeling within Li Hao: he longed to see Lin Yue again, yet he dreaded her indifference and rejection.
Before replying to the email, Li Hao sat at his desk for a long time, thinking it over. He didn't know if he still had a chance to make up for his past mistakes, nor did he know if Lin Yue would be willing to face him again. But he knew that this was his last chance, and he had to try hard no matter what.
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As the project progressed, Li Hao and Lin Yue's names reappeared on the same collaboration document. Their relationship was brought back to a professional level, but this time, Li Hao didn't dare to hope for any emotional easing. He simply hoped that through concrete actions, Lin Yue would see the changes he had made, even if only to atone for past mistakes.
Lin Yue's attitude towards the project was extremely calm. She focused all her attention on the work and showed no emotion towards Li Hao at all. In her eyes, Li Hao was just a partner and had nothing to do with her.