Don't Say You're Heartless (Modern Edition)

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"Feels like the original Shen Qiuhua is very similar to my past life," Shen Qiuhua remarked with feeling.

Yang Qiong laughed, "So, who is who's past life?"

"Indeed, who is who's past life? Maybe I am the original Shen Qiuhua, just like you, who traveled through to the Mu Dynasty for a while. Now, I finally return to the era I originally lived in. Is Zhuangzi dreaming of a butterfly, or the butterfly dreaming of Zhuangzi? Who can really say?"

"No matter the past life or this life, I will always be with you." They gazed into each other's eyes, "You are mine, and I am yours."

Shen Qiuhua lowered her gaze, a hint of blush warming her cheeks. Yang Qiong looked at her with delight, her shy appearance was the most beautiful.

"After resolving this matter, I also consider it a proxy fulfillment of Shen Qiuhua's duty to the elders of the Shen family," Shen Qiuhua sighed with relief. "Let's go, we should head home."

Back at the Shen family, Shen Qiuhua and Mother Shen briefly explained the situation. With such a resolution, Mother Shen also felt relieved. Shen Qiuhua and Yang Qiong didn't linger much and returned to their own city that very afternoon.

On the bus, Yang Qiong feared that Shen Qiuhua might still feel nauseous, so she chatted the whole way to distract her.

"Why did Lu Shaojie change his attitude towards you so easily? Honestly, I find it hard to believe. Could it be that he's saying this deliberately to get closer to you?" For Shen Qiuhua's affairs, Yang Qiong never minded regarding people with the worst intentions.

"I think it's probably because he has spent two years in prison. In my past life, my elder brother, who held the power, once told me about some prison experiences. Someone like him, suddenly going through such life changes at that age, would definitely be greatly affected. Those romantic affairs and youthful passions can't match the desire for survival and the yearning for freedom when faced with a harsh reality," Shen Qiuhua sighed. Then she continued, "When young, we are full of youthful vigor. We think we can protect those we want by our own strength, but circumstances are stronger than people. There are too many helpless situations in this world."

Yang Qiong acknowledged the validity of her words, yet she slightly disagreed. "I'm no longer a youth." What she meant was that she would no longer indulge in those fanciful dreams. If she wanted to protect Shen Qiuhua, she had the ability to do so.

Shen Qiuhua looked at her, her gaze soft and calm. "Yang Qiong, I've never believed in vows. Because I feel they are too distant. Oaths of love sound beautiful, but mountains can crumble and oceans can dry, let alone those vows. I believe your words because of everything you've done for me. Between us, there's no need for sweet words under the flowers or moon. I'm not that kind of woman. What I'm certain of is for a lifetime. To expend a lifetime for one day of your joy. Even if abandoned by the indifferent, I won't feel ashamed."

After all, she was a woman raised under the ancient rules of propriety. She couldn't do the things like chasing passionate love like those in the past. Even if her heart was misplaced, she wouldn't resent others. Since every choice was made by herself, she had confidence to bear whatever consequences arose.

"Don't, don't, don't! Qiuhua, don't expend a lifetime over it. You should expend a lifetime to enjoy it! Take good care of yourself, you deserve someone truly excellent to devote themselves wholeheartedly to you. Like me, for example."

For this shameless self-recommendation, Shen Qiuhua smiled, choosing to remain silent, but her eyes fixed unblinkingly on Yang Qiong's face. Feeling uncomfortable under that gaze, Yang Qiong coughed awkwardly. "The vacation isn't over yet, where do you want to go next?"