PFC Chapter 412 Fu Rong's Compromise
Chapter 412 Fu Rong's Compromise
Silence, like a huge rock, weighed heavily between the two of them.
Zhuge Qing lowered his head, his hair scattered messily in front of his forehead, obscuring his expression.
He knew that no matter how he argued, Su Chen would not believe it easily.
"Su Chen, I..."
With difficulty, Zhuge Qing raised his head and looked at Su Chen.
Those eyes that were once clear and bright were now filled with pain, struggle and helplessness.
He opened his mouth, as if he had a thousand words to say.
"I admit that in the beginning, I did covet the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements."
The words came out intermittently from his cracked lips, and every word seemed to be spoken with all his strength.
"But... ever since Ma Xianhong handed the Divine Machine to me, I... I have never opened it and looked at it!"
At this point, Zhuge Qing's voice suddenly rose.
With a bit of excitement and trembling, he seemed to use all his strength to prove his innocence.
His fingers were clenched into fists, his knuckles turning white from the force.
He was eager to explain and make Su Chen believe him.
"I...I have been trying to control my inner desires.
I haven’t…I really haven’t done anything that would go against my conscience!”
“Never opened it?”
Su Chen's eyebrows raised slightly.
"Do you think I will believe this?"
The question was asked in a calm tone, but with an unquestionable sense of oppression.
"Believe it or not, it's up to you!"
Zhuge Qing suddenly raised his head and looked straight at Su Chen.
At this moment, there was no longer any evasion or hesitation in his eyes.
Instead, there is a determination that is almost desperate.
"But I, Zhuge Qing, swear to heaven that everything I have done,
They are all worthy of the conscience of heaven and earth, and worthy of their own hearts!"
The decisive words echoed in the air.
"What a good conscience!"
Su Chen snorted coldly.
There was obvious sarcasm in his words.
"Lao Qing, you really impressed me."
Su Chen spoke slowly, his voice low.
"Since you insist so much, then follow me back to the company and accept the investigation."
Su Chen paused, and his tone softened.
"If the investigation results can prove your innocence, I will naturally give you the justice you deserve."
He slowly raised his hand and pointed at Fu Rong who was not far away.
"Su Chen, please take me away."
Fu Rong's voice broke the solemn atmosphere.
She stood up slowly and looked at Su Chen calmly without a trace of emotion.
"Zhuge Qing, I'm sorry. I've caused you trouble."
Fu Rong turned her head and looked at Zhuge Qing who was collapsed on the ground, her eyes filled with guilt and reluctance.
"Don't hurt yourself for me anymore."
Tears could no longer be controlled and flowed from Fu Rong's eyes.
She knew that Zhuge Qing had already given so much for her.
"Fu Rong..."
Zhuge Qing struggled to get up, but his injuries were agitated and he grimaced in pain.
He stretched out his hand, wanting to grab Fu Rong, but could only let it drop weakly.
"Zhuge Qing, you..." Su Chen looked at the scene in front of him with mixed feelings.
He didn't expect that Fu Rong would actually take the initiative to ask to go back to the company with him.
"Su Chen, I'll go with you."
Fu Rong spoke again, her tone firm.
"I bear all the responsibility alone."
"Fu Rong, you..." Zhuge Qing wanted to say something but was interrupted by Fu Rong.
"Zhuge Qing, don't say anything more." Fu Rong shook her head.
"This is my own choice, it has nothing to do with you."
"You've done enough for me. I can't let you down any further."
"But..." Zhuge Qing's eyes were full of worry.
"No buts." Fu Rong interrupted Zhuge Qing.
"Zhuge Qing, take good care of your injuries and forget about me."
After saying that, Fu Rong stopped looking at Zhuge Qing and turned to walk towards Su Chen.
"Su Chen, let's go."
Su Chen looked at Fu Rong with complicated eyes.
He looked at Zhuge Qing deeply, and finally nodded.
"it is good."
Su Chen didn't say anything else. He turned around and left with Fu Rong.
"Fu Rong!"
Zhuge Qing shouted heartbreakingly, his voice full of despair and unwillingness.
However, Fu Rong did not look back. Her back was resolute and firm.
"Zhuge Qing, take care."
This was the last sentence Fu Rong left for Zhuge Qing, drifting away in the air with the wind.
Zhuge Qing slumped on the ground, looking at Fu Rong's gradually receding back, his eyes blurred with tears.
He only cares about Fu Rong.
He recalled the first time they met in Biyou Village. She was standing in the crowd with clear eyes and a warm smile.
He thought of the days when they fought side by side, when she wielded the Qi sword with such heroic spirit.
He thought of her determination to protect him, even at the risk of her own life...
The past scenes flashed through my mind like a revolving lantern.
The sweet memories, at this moment, turned into the sharpest blade, cutting his heart bit by bit.
"Why...why did it turn out like this..."
Zhuge Qing murmured to himself, his voice full of pain and confusion.
He didn't understand why the person he tried so hard to protect chose to leave him in the end.
He didn't understand even more why he and Su Chen, who were once close friends, had come to this point today.
Despair, like endless darkness, completely swallowed him up.
He felt like a lone boat floating on the vast ocean, unable to find direction or see hope.
With a "thump", Zhuge Qing could no longer hold on and fell heavily to the ground.
He lay there helplessly, letting his tears flow freely and soak the cold ground.
Su Chen watched all this silently, his eyes complicated and incomprehensible.
He could understand Zhuge Qing's pain, but he could not agree with his choice.
Is it really worth giving up principles and bottom line for a woman?
Su Chen didn't know the answer.
He only knew that he had to stick to his principles and maintain the company's rules.
"Lao Qing, don't worry."
Su Chen spoke slowly, his voice low and hoarse, breaking the suffocating silence.
He walked to Zhuge Qing, squatted down, and looked at his pale and haggard face.
"Fu Rong can go anywhere without any threats or harm."
Although Su Chen's tone was still calm, it contained a subtle hint of assurance.
"I will do my best to keep her safe."
This was his promise to Zhuge Qing and also his explanation to his friend.
Zhuge Qing slowly opened his eyes and looked at Su Chen with empty eyes.
He knew that Su Chen always kept his word.
"Can you... guarantee it?"
Zhuge Qing's voice was very soft, as soft as a feather that could be blown away by the wind at any time, yet it carried a stubbornness that could not be ignored.
Su Chen did not answer immediately, but just looked at him steadily with deep eyes.
The moonlight shines through the branches and leaves, casting mottled shadows on the ground.
It also shone on Zhuge Qing's face, making the paleness and fragility on his face more obvious.
"Old Qing, no place is beyond the law. Rules are rules."
After a long while, Su Chen spoke slowly, his voice low and with a hint of helplessness.
"Fu Rong is one of the twelfth-highest talents in Biyou Village. This cannot be changed."