How Much Love Fades Away: Volume 3

By Ya Ya

A conspiracy, her and his marriage broken up overnight. Five years later, in order to save her child, she was willing to become a tool in his bed, even if it meant being lowly in the dust.

She had once imagined that she would try to warm his cold heart …

At the end of her despair, she finally realized that everything was just her wishful thinking.

"Du Jinniang, if we miss him, we miss him. We can't go back."

He held her hand tightly and said with a firm tone, "Zino, since the heavens gave me a chance to save you, I won't let you go even if I die …"

• Language: English
• Publisher: Funstory
• Release date: Oct 20, 2020
• ISBN: 9781636894423

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CHAPTER 201 - TRANSACTIONS

Cheng Zinuo retracted her hand and firmly refused, Xuanyu, you came again. I will still say the same thing: I will not leave here with Xiaojun.

Lu Xuanyu's face sank. He grabbed Cheng Zinuo's shoulder and asked, Why? Don't tell me you still can't bear to part with Du Jinnian?"

Cheng Zinuo shook her head, No, this is my home, and my roots are here. I still have my career, and I can't give it up.

Lu Xuanyu didn't believe Lili's words. He became upset and resentful. Sofia, don't make excuses. You just can't let Du Jinnian go. I beg of you, please stop being so stubborn. Du Jinnian's fiancée is already living with Du Jinnian. You won't have a chance!

Lili didn't want to talk about Du Jinnian anymore. She moved a chair for Lu Xuanyu and invited him to sit down. Xuanyu, you're here. Xiaojun and I are having dinner. Come, let's have dinner together.

Xiaojun rushed to the kitchen and brought Lu Xuanyu a plate and a knife and fork. He put them on the table seriously.

Lu Xuanyu wasn't in the mood for a meal. He reached out his hand to stroke Xiaojun's handsome short hair, then looked at Cheng Zinuo and said in a low voice, Sofia, I still want you to come with me. Only by leaving here can you and Xiaojun have a happy time.

She looked at Lu Xuanyu and said firmly, Xuanyu, you're underestimating me. My life didn't revolve around Du Jinnian, and it wasn't as if I couldn't live without a marriage. When I was raising Xiaojun alone, I had to bear all the hardships. I was suffering from cervical adenocarcinoma, and I came out of despair. So, is there anything I can't take?

Looking at Cheng Zinuo's stubborn appearance, Lu Xuanyu was at a loss for words.

The atmosphere suddenly became silent and oppressive.

Cheng Zinuo took a deep breath and continued, Xuanyu, in this world, there is nothing more important than life or death, and no one cannot leave them. The earth rotated as usual, and the sun rose as usual. Being able to live is already a kind of luck. Since we are still alive, then let's do our best to live every day. We should live up to the conscience of the heaven and earth and not waste our time."

She loved Du Jinnian with all her heart.

Now that everything was gone, she did not regret it, because she had no regrets.

Lu Xuanyu smiled bitterly. With a dull look in his eyes, he said, Zinuo, you're trying to change the topic again.

Cheng Zinuo held Lu Xuanyu's hand and said earnestly, I didn't change the topic, I was just telling you about my outlook on life. Don't worry, I will live a dignified life with Xiaojun, and lead a meaningful life in Gangcheng. So, don't think about me anymore.

Hearing Cheng Zinuo's firm words, Lu Xuanyu felt extremely disappointed and his heart throbbed in pain.

After a brief moment of silence, he lightly patted Cheng Zinuo's shoulder and said, Sofia, you and Xiaojun can have dinner. I'll go back.

After saying that, he turned around and left …

Returning to the car, Lu Xuanyu gripped the steering wheel tightly as his heart sank to the bottom.

He did not believe that Cheng Zinuo would really let Du Jinnian go, he felt that he should do something …

Kong Linlin brought some local specialties for Du Jinnian when she returned from a business trip. She specially came to Du Family to deliver them to Du Jinnian.

Unexpectedly, the person who opened the door for her was a young and beautiful woman--her features were three-dimensional, with a hint of mixed blood in them. However, her temperament was not that of a foreigner.

Kong Linlin was startled for a moment. Then, she asked in confusion, Hello, may I ask who you are?

Chu Xiaolu gave a friendly smile to Kong Linlin and told her the truth. Hello, my name is Chu Xiaolu. May I ask who you're looking for?

Kong Linlin's heart trembled slightly as she replied in a deep voice, I'm looking for Du Jinnian.

Chu Xiaolu looked apologetic as she hurriedly explained to Kong Linlin, I'm sorry Madam, Jinnian has moved away and only my father and I are staying here.

Kong Linlin was shocked, her face was full of disbelief, Jinnian moved away? Why did he move? And why do you and your father live here?

Chu Xiaolu wanted to speak up and tell him the truth, but when she thought about it, she realized that she didn't know the woman in front of her.

Therefore, she answered reservedly, Jinnian moved to live in that house on the outskirts of the city. My father and I stayed here because Jinnian wanted us to.

Kong Linlin's hand that was holding the gift suddenly tightened. She seemed to have thought of something.

The woman called Lili called out Jinnian's name in a very intimate tone. Could it be that she and Du Jinnian were not on the same level? Otherwise, how could she bring her father into Du Jinnian's favorite house? Du Jinnian even moved to the suburbs for her.

No matter what difficulties Du Jinnian had, he would still have his fiancee to take on with him.

The words that Cheng Zinuo had said on the phone that day kept ringing in Kong Linlin's ears.

Could it be that Chu Xiaolu was really Du Jinnian's fiancee?

But since he was his fiancee, why did Du Jinnian want to move out?

Do you not like living with your father-in-law?

Kong Linlin's mind was in a mess, and she felt that everything had happened in an instant.

Seeing Kong Linlin lost in thought, Chu Xiaolu waved her hand at Kong Linlin. Madam?

Kong Linlin came back to her senses and smiled awkwardly. I'm sorry, Ms. Chu. Sorry for disturbing you.

With that, she left in a hurry.

Unexpectedly, just as Chu Xiaolu was about to close the door, Lu Xuanyu suddenly appeared.

Mr. Lu, are you here to see Jinnian as well? Jinnian has moved to live in the suburbs, not here.

Chu Xiaolu thought that Lu Xuanyu had also come to find Du Jinnian.

Xiaolu, I came here specifically to see you. I have something important to talk to you about.

Chu Xiaolu thought she misheard and couldn't help pointing a finger at herself. Me?

She wasn't familiar with Lu Xuanyu, and he actually said that he had something important to talk to her about. This made her feel extremely surprised.

Lu Xuanyu's gaze was sharp, Yes.

Chu Xiaolu invited Lu Xuanyu into the room. She poured a cup of coffee and handed it to Lu Xuanyu. Mr. Lu, what do you want to talk about with me?

Lu Xuanyu stared at Chu Xiaolu and blurted out, I'll give you two million. You think of ways to become my brother's wife.

Chu Xiaolu was stunned. The coffee cup she was holding almost fell to the floor.

. Mr. Lu, are you kidding?

After a long while, Chu Xiaolu finally found her voice.

Lu Xuanyu stared at Chu Xiaolu with a cold gaze, Every word I say to you is from the bottom of my heart. To tell you the truth, the woman who brought a little boy to my brother that day was my brother's ex-wife. She's been pestering my brother, trying to use the baby to threaten my brother, to rob him of his property. My brother gave her enough, but she wasn't satisfied.

"Is there such a thing? Chu Xiaolu widened her eyes in surprise.

The Du's Group is a place where my brother and I fight with everything we have, yet that woman wants to use our child to enjoy life. Naturally, my brother and I are not willing. But my brother is too soft-hearted. I'm afraid he can't beat his ex-wife for the sake of the children. If you want to protect Du's Group, then you need my brother to marry and have another child. Only then, can that woman give up.

Lu Xuanyu lied to Chu Xiaolu seriously in an attempt to persuade her to take down Du Jinnian.

Chu Xiaolu's financial situation was limited. To her, two million yuan was enough to attract her.

Chu Xiaolu's heart tightened. She was skeptical of Lu Xuanyu's words, but her willpower was slanted due to the two million yuan. Mr. Lu, with Jinnian's conditions, there's a bunch of women that want to be his wife. Why did you choose me to pursue Jinnian?

CHAPTER 202 - BLESSINGS

First of all, after you marry my brother, my brother can guarantee the safety of you and your father. After all, Qin Songping doesn't dare to act so arrogantly around here. Secondly, you have the ability to work. In the future, you can help the Du's Group make things more beautiful. Third, if you become Mrs. Du, you will definitely have a share of the Du's Group. Fourth, you are different from my brother's ex-wife. You are very kind."

Lu Xuanyu listed all the advantages of her marrying Du Jinnian to Chu Xiaolu in all seriousness, and they all fell into Chu Xiaolu's favor.

He did not believe that Chu Xiaolu would not be moved by his words.

As long as Chu Xiaolu and Du Jinnian were married, Cheng Zinuo would completely give up on Du Jinnian. Only then would he have the chance to be together with Cheng Zinuo.

Chu Xiaolu seemed to be moved as she fell into a dilemma. This …

Lu Xuanyu fixed his eyes at Chu Xiaolu and said with a firm tone, As long as you promise me, I will immediately pay you one million. As for the remaining one million, I will give it to you after you marry Du Jinnian.

Chu Xiaolu tightened her grip on her coffee cup. She was still a bit worried, Mr. Lu, why are you so sure that I will marry Jinnian? If Jinnian and I were not married, would I have to return the two million to you?

Lu Xuanyu smirked. He said in a low and threatening tone, Don't you want the two million? Or do you not want to be the envied Mrs. Doe? You want to keep leading your father around? You want to live in the shadow of Qin Songping?

Chu Xiaolu was speechless.

Lu Xuanyu's words hit her dead center with every word he said.

Seeing that Chu Xiaolu was struggling, Lu Xuanyu reached out and patted her gently on the shoulder, pretending to be sincere as he said, Xiaolu, you are my brother's friend. Naturally, you are also my friend. I can't harm you, much less my brother. Everything I do is for the good of all of us. You should think about it seriously for two days. Now that you have the answer, you can tell me.

With that, he turned around and left.

Watching Lu Xuanyu's back as he walked further and further away, Chu Xiaolu's heart tightened. She secretly asked herself: Chu Xiaolu, are you really going to do this?

Kong Linlin came to Du Jinnian's suburban residence. The person who opened the door for her was Du Jinnian.

Seeing Kong Linlin, Du Jinnian smiled warmly. Linlin, when did you come back? Come on, come on in.

Kong Linlin followed Du Jinnian into the living room. She handed the gift to Du Jinnian and said, I came back the day before yesterday. This is the local specialty I brought for you.

Thank you. Du Jinnian took it happily.

After Du Jinnian had put away the gift and was about to make Lili's coffee, Lili grabbed his arm and said seriously, Jinnian, you don't have to work for me. Once I've confirmed one thing with you, I'll leave.

From the moment Kong Linlin appeared at the door, Du Jinnian had already guessed what Kong Linlin would ask him. Because he didn't tell Kong Linlin that he had moved to the outskirts of the city, she definitely saw Chu Xiaolu before she came here.

After a moment of silence, Du Jinnian took Kong Linlin's hand away and said in a low voice, Linlin, I know what you're going to ask me. I just want to tell you that it's just as you think it is. It's all true.

He was going to cut off Kong Linlin's train of thought. Only by doing this would she not feel that she knew of his difficulties. She would wonder if she should go and explain it to Cheng Zinuo.

Kong Linlin couldn't help but take a step back. She widened her eyes with disbelief written all over her face, Jinnian, why so suddenly? Ever since you broke up with Zinuo, you've been alone. If Chu Xiaolu is your fiancee, why haven't you brought her into public?

Du Jinnian pretended to be calm, but his heart was throbbing with pain, That's because I've always been protecting my fiancée very well. Now that my mother is dead, she feels sorry for me, so she came to my side.

The atmosphere suddenly turned serious, causing Kong Linlin's breathing to become sluggish.

After a long while, she finally found her voice, Jinnian, so Zinuo and I really weren't your choice. What do you love about Chu Xiaolu?

Du Jinnian's hands tightened and tightened around his body. He turned around and looked out of the window — in the dusky sky, a kite with a broken string was falling down and then was blown away by the wind. The pieces immediately scattered everywhere like a broken heart, not knowing where they were going.

Do you need a reason to love someone? If you don't love, you don't love.

In the end, Du Jinnian gave Kong Linlin such an answer.

A hint of bitterness crossed her lips, and Kong Linlin didn't know what else to say. She said goodbye to Du Jinnian and left, Jinnian, I wish you happiness. I'm going back.

As they drove back, Kong Linlin's tears fell like rain.

Jinnian, I always thought I still had a chance.

At this point, I gave up.

This time, I lost you forever.

Kong Linlin's emotions collapsed. She gripped the steering wheel tightly and broke down crying …

When Cheng Zinuo came to Xu Zhiwen's office, she placed a copy of the latest design on the table, Director Xu, this is a design I came up with while recuperating at home. Cheng Zinuo came to Xu Zhiwen's office, she placed a copy of the latest design at the table, Director Xu, this is a design I came up with while recuperating at home.

Xu Zhiwen was shocked by Cheng Zinuo's sudden action. He looked at Cheng Zinuo in surprise, Amy, what are you doing?

Director Xu, my body has been recovered. I want to go back to work. Although I was at home recuperating, I did not stop my studies. I had been improving myself. This design will be treated as my application for admission to the office. If I can get past you, I hope you will be able to recover my position.

Cheng Zinuo gracefully stood in front of Xu Zhiwen, exuding an irresistible sense of confidence.

Her stage was part of the costume design, and she wanted to return to the world that belonged to her, to do her best, to live a life that had not been in vain.

Zinuo, you now hold more than half of the Du's Group's shares, so you do not need to return to the workplace. Moreover, I value your health even more.

Xu Zhiwen admired Cheng Zinuo's work ability more than anyone else and treasured her talent. However, he was concerned about Cheng Zinuo's health and didn't want her to work anymore.

Director Xu, my body has been taken care of. There really is no problem. Could it be that because I own half of the shares in the Du's Group, I don't work? Who can guarantee that everything will go smoothly? If I only want to get what I want without working hard, what if something happens to the Du's Group one day? I came out to work in case something happened.

Cheng Zinuo responded with ease, every word spoken from the bottom of her heart.

Alright. I respect your choice. If you want to come back, the door of Zhiwen's attire will open anytime. I'll take a good look at this design and then discuss the details with you later.

Xu Zhiwen thought for a while and finally agreed to Cheng Zinuo's request.

Cheng Zinuo's mood instantly became elated after she got what she wanted.

She walked out of Xu Zhiwen's office with light footsteps. Just as she was about to go downstairs, her cell phone suddenly rang.

The caller ID showed an unfamiliar number.

Cheng Zinuo frowned and picked up the phone, Hello?

Hearing the voice from the other side of the phone, Cheng Zinuo's heart shook violently and she felt a chill run down her spine!

After hanging up, she immediately ran down the stairs in a panic — —

CHAPTER 203 - YOUNG

Cheng Zinuo rushed to the bathroom on the second floor of the Magic Stairway bar and found Kong Linlin at the end of the room.

At this moment, Kong Linlin was lying prone next to the sink, vomiting until the sky turned dark. A pungent smell of alcohol permeated the air.

Linlin, are you alright?

Cheng Zinuo kept rubbing her back for Kong Linlin, worrying endlessly.

When Kong Linlin finished vomiting, she slowly raised her head — the makeup on her face in the mirror had long since turned into tears, and the black sewage was spreading all over her sad face.

Amy couldn't help but catch her breath. She once again turned on the tap for Kong Linlin and said with concern, Linlin, quickly wash your face.

Kong Linlin buried her head in the water and cried in pain as the sound of running water filled her ears.

Amy was confused by Kong Linlin's actions. She asked painfully, Linlin, what happened to you?

She didn't know why Kong Linlin had suddenly come to the Magic Stairs, nor did she know why Kong Linlin had called her when she was in trouble.

On the phone, Kong Linlin just said that she was trapped in the ladies' room at the Magic Stairs and begged Cheng Zinuo to help her.

When she was done crying, Kong Linlin took a tissue beside her and slowly wiped the tears off her face.

She slowly adjusted her emotions as her past was pieced together bit by bit — —

At the age of twenty, Kong Linlin met a handsome man named Kuang Wenxi at a gathering of friends.

The two of them fell in love at first sight, talking happily to each other.

After the party ended, Kong Linlin and Kuang Wenxi left their contact details for each other.

Since then, the two of them had been in constant contact and had been in love for a long time.

In order to save rent, Kong Linlin moved to Kuang Wenxi's residence.

The two of them started living together like rice oil and salt. Even though they were short on money, they still had a fresh and sweet feeling. Kong Linlin felt that no matter how much hardships she had to suffer with Kuang Wenxi, she was still willing.

Unfortunately, feelings sometimes are like the canned pineapple Jin Cheng Wu ate in the movie Chongqing Forest, there is a shelf life, past the shelf life, everything has changed.

Kong Linlin was young and beautiful with an online temperament. Furthermore, she was working as a flight attendant and had contacts with either rich or noble people. Naturally, there was no lack of suitors.

Although Kuang Wenxi was young and muscular, he was only a small hotel receptionist at that time, and his salary was less than half of Kong Linlin's.

Even though he served Kong Linlin like a maid, serving her like a queen, and she was a top-notch bed worker, but his lack of her made Kong Linlin tired of him.

Later on, Kong Linlin chose to let a rich old man support her, resolutely parting hands with Kuang Wenxi.

Kuang Wenxi had saved Kong Linlin too many times and even committed suicide for her.

Lili, however, was unmoved.

After living a life that was taken care of by a rich old man, Kong Linlin gradually found out:

There is no such thing as a free lunch.

All you know is how to ask a man for money. Over time, in the eyes of a man, even breathing is a great sin.

Because men take it for granted that you are my foster son, and that you are not qualified to sit on the same level as me. If you spend my money, you have to listen to me.

Otherwise, the man gave the money to another woman.

At that time, you will only have to be on tenterhooks with other women, and whether you and other women will fight and steal from them.

For money, you have only men left in your world, nothing but men.

The self vanished without a trace.

How pathetic.

Regreting in her regret, Kong Linlin decisively ended her deformed life. Once again, she returned to her job and started from the beginning …

And Kong Linlin came to the Devil Stairway to drink tonight because she felt sad that Du Jinnian really had a fiancee, so there was no possibility between her and Du Jinnian.

However, she never expected that after so many years, she would reunite with her ex-boyfriend Kuang Wenxi.

Kuang Wenxi had always held a grudge against Kong Linlin. Therefore, he took a few people with him and forcefully fed Kong Linlin too much wine.

Kong Linlin couldn't bear it any longer. While Kuang Wenxi wasn't expecting this, she bit the back of his hand.

Kuang Wenxi couldn't help but to let go of Kong Linlin while she quickly escaped to the ladies' restroom.

However, Kuang Wenxi had made a statement outside the ladies' washroom-- he would definitely watch over Kong Linlin until she came out of the ladies' room tonight. He would not let her go.

After that, Kong Linlin called Cheng Zinuo, hoping that she could come and save her.

When Cheng Zinuo entered the ladies' restroom, she indeed saw a few men waiting outside. Presumably, the thin and tall young man standing at the front was Kong Linlin's ex-boyfriend, Kuang Wenxi.

After listening to Kong Linlin's story, Amy sucked in a breath of cold air, her eyes filled with love, Linlin, who hasn't been young and inexperienced? Some people would only know what was right or wrong after they crashed into the south wall and bled themselves to death. Now that you're living a new life, don't think about the past anymore, okay?

Kong Linlin shook her head with tears and said in a hoarse voice, I didn't think about the past, but Kuang Wenxi refused to let me go. For some matters, if I do not put them down, it would be equivalent to putting them down.

This sort of thing happens wherever it suits one. If it doesn't, then it's done. You and Kuang Wenxi have been together for so long. As a man, what is there to be angry about? Could it be that he wants to lose his life?

Cheng Zinuo was furious. She was going to call the police on her cell phone.

Unexpectedly, Kong Linlin immediately stopped her, Zinuo, they didn't hit me or scold me. It's useless even if you call the police. Also, Kuang Wenxi is the boss of the Devil Stairway bar now."

Cheng Zinuo angrily put down her cell phone, Then we'll just continue wasting time like this in the ladies' room?

Kong Linlin looked at Cheng Zinuo with a troubled expression. That's why I need you to help me think of another way.

After pondering for a few seconds, Amy helped Kong Linlin up. With a determined look on her face, she said, Linlin, since that's the case, it's not our choice to hide. We have no choice but to face it.

With these words, she supported Kong Linlin and walked out with large strides.

Seeing that Kong Linlin had finally appeared, Kuang Wenxi immediately blocked the way and ordered Cheng Zinuo, Leave Kong Linlin behind for me!

Amy tightly hugged Kong Linlin's waist, and with a calm expression, she asked, Tell me, how exactly will you let Linlin go?

Kuang Wenxi turned to look at Kong Linlin with disdain, If you want to know the answer, ask Kong Linlin.

Amy frowned and asked Kong Linlin, Linlin, what's the situation?

Kong Linlin sighed heavily and then told Cheng Zinuo, Kuang Wenxi wants to support me for a year. He wants to get from me the sense of accomplishment that the old man who supported me at that time got from me. I didn't agree.

Cheng Zinuo could not bear to listen any longer. She started to reprimand Kuang Wenxi, How preposterous! Kuang Wenxi, you're clearly taking revenge on Linlin. Are you even a man!?

Kuang Wenxi's mouth curved into a cold smile. He didn't say anything and just waved at the person behind him.

In the next second, several tall men rushed over and dragged Cheng Zinuo and Kong Linlin into the hall.

The frightened Cheng Zinuo struggled and shouted, What are you doing? Let go! Let go —"

Caught off guard, someone covered her mouth, and she felt like she was suffocating.

CHAPTER 204 - THREE PEOPLE

Wait!

In the midst of the chaos, Du Jinnian's sonorous and powerful voice suddenly came from the front.

Kuang Wenxi immediately stopped. The moment he saw Du Jinnian, his cold face showed a flattering smile, Director Du, what a coincidence!

Du Jinnian walked towards Kuang Wenxi with a calm expression. With a cold and piercing gaze, he asked, Boss Leong, where are you taking my men?

Kuang Wenxi was shocked, Director Du, these two women are yours?

Du Jinnian locked onto Kuang Wenxi's eyes and said in a low voice, One is my son's mother and the other is my favorite employee. Why, do you want to hurt them?

Kuang Wenxi was instantly dumbfounded.

The next second, he quickly pretended to be anxious and ordered, Director Du is here, why aren't you letting go of the two beauties?

Half of the bar's business required the Du's Group to take care of. If they offended Du Jinnian, the future days of the bar would be unimaginable. Because of this, Kuang Wenxi couldn't afford to offend Du Jinnian, so he had no choice but to release him.

Relieved, Cheng Zinuo and Kong Linlin immediately ran behind Du Jinnian. The fear from before gradually dissipated.

Director Du, I was really sorry before when I did not know that these two beauties were yours. In the future, before I do something, I will definitely confirm it with you. Once I know it's your people, I will do my best to protect you. This time, you have a lot of people, so don't lower yourself to the same level as me.

In front of Du Jinnian, Kuang Wenxi's savageness was swept away as he bowed his head and admitted his wrongs.

Du Jinnian looked down at Kuang Wenxi from above with a cold and handsome face, Boss Leong, since it was a misunderstanding, then let's not do it again. Farewell!"

After saying that, he held Cheng Zinuo with one hand and Kong Linlin with the other as he walked towards the door without looking back …

Outside the Devil Stairway, the lights were bright and the night was dim.

Standing still, Du Jinnian didn't let go. He looked back and forth between Cheng Zinuo and Kong Linlin with a puzzled expression, How did you two get involved with Kuang Wenxi?

If he hadn't come to the Devil Stairway to meet an important customer tonight, he probably wouldn't have been able to get in touch with Cheng Zinuo and Kong Linlin.

If he didn't help out Cheng Zinuo and Kong Linlin in time, Kuang Wenxi probably wouldn't know what to do with the two unarmed women.

It was really dangerous!

Seeing Du Jinnian, Kong Linlin felt sad.

She lowered her head. Her eyes were filled with hot and sour feelings, but she did not say anything.

Cheng Zinuo sighed lightly before saying indifferently, Linlin drank too much. Take Linlin home.

After saying that, she shook off Du Jinnian's hand and prepared to return to her car.

Zinuo!

Du Jinnian suddenly grabbed Cheng Zinuo's arm. His cloudy eyes were filled with reluctance.

Kong Linlin's heart suddenly ached as she looked at the scene before her. Tears quietly rolled down her cheeks.

Cheng Zinuo didn't look back as she said in a cold tone, Du Jinnian, quickly send Linlin home.

After saying that, she once again shook off Du Jinnian's hand.

Caught off guard, Kong Linlin called out to Amy, Sofia, I want to go home with you!

Cheng Zinuo was stunned. Linlin, what are you doing?

Lili hugged Amy and her tears fell like rain, Sofia, I just don't want to go home tonight. I'm really sad. You'll just take me in for the night, won't you?

Seeing Kong Linlin's pitiful appearance, Cheng Zinuo could only reluctantly agree. Fine, come with me.

As soon as Amy helped Kong Linlin get into the car, Du Jinnian caught up with her and said seriously, Sofia, you were scared just now, so it's easy for you to lose concentration when you're driving. You and Linlin get into my car, and I'll take you home.

Then he told male assistant and Chen to drive Cheng Zinuo's car.

At this moment, Kong Linlin was so intoxicated by the alcohol that she nearly lost her balance.

Luckily, Du Jinnian and Cheng Zinuo were able to steady her.

Standing between Du Jinnian and Cheng Zinuo, Kong Linlin's heart was filled with mixed feelings.

Du Jinnian and Cheng Zinuo, on the other hand, looked at each other across Kong Linlin.

On the way home, Du Jinnian drove steadily. From time to time, he would glance at Cheng Zinuo through the rearview mirror.

Kong Linlin leaned on Cheng Zinuo's shoulder as if she was in a deep sleep. Beads of sweat dripped down from her forehead. Cheng Zinuo held a towel to wipe her forehead non-stop.

Actually, Cheng Zinuo knew that Du Jinnian was looking at her, so she pretended not to notice.

She didn't dare meet Du Jinnian's eyes. She was afraid that she wouldn't be able to bear the pain and tears would start streaming down her face.

On the car radio, the anchorman ended an emotional article with a song:

From condensing in the corner of my eye to falling

I'm supposed to be cheering on my tears today

Never understand that there is a future without you

I finally believe I have the strength to let go

I can't bear to see you again on the road

Her black back also had a luster … …

… …

No luck in life

You don't have to say sorry anymore

… …

Perhaps it was the will of heaven, or perhaps it was just a coincidence, the lyrics were just as Cheng Zinuo was feeling at this moment.

Du Jinnian, without you, I would have been better off myself.

At this point, none of us have let down the others. All of this is our own choice.

After comforting herself, Cheng Zinuo took a deep breath and turned her head to look at the endless night outside the window. Her eyes were sparkling and translucent …

When they arrived at Cheng Zinuo's home, Du Jinnian and Cheng Zinuo carried Kong Linlin to bed together.

Kong Linlin buried her head in the pillow and slept soundly.

Cheng Zinuo closed the door and went into the living room.

Du Jinnian asked Cheng Zinuo softly, Is Xiaojun asleep?

Cheng Zinuo nodded.

Du Jinnian was silent for a few seconds. Then he looked at Cheng Zinuo, inquiring, Amy, I'd still like to see Xiaojun.

As a father, he missed his children very much.

Cheng Zinuo was not an unreasonable person. She pointed at Xiaojun's room and lowered her voice, Then go inside to check on Xiaojun. Be quiet and don't wake him up.

Du Jinnian carefully opened the door of the bedroom and walked in.

Xiaojun was sound asleep, so he didn't hear anything.

Du Jinnian walked to Xiaojun's bedside. He bent down and kissed Xiaojun's forehead softly. Then, he hugged Xiaojun.

Cheng Zinuo's heart hurt. She turned around and lowered her head to wipe away her tears.

When they came out of Xiaojun's room, Du Jinnian took Cheng Zinuo's hand, the emotion in his eyes spreading. Sofia, take care of yourself, I'm leaving.

Watching Du Jinnian leave, Cheng Zinuo's heart seemed to sink …

When he got in the car, Du Jinnian punched the door. His heart seemed to be bleeding and he felt suffocating pain.

Zinuo, I'm sorry.

Xiaojun, I'm sorry.

Sorry …

The collapsed Du Jinnian laid on the steering wheel, pain rapidly growing in his body. However, he couldn't shed a single tear …

The next morning, Kong Linlin woke up with a splitting headache.

Cheng Zinuo knocked on the door. Linlin, are you awake?

Kong Linlin got out of bed and opened the door for Amy. She looked sorry, Sofia, I'm sorry. I really had to trouble you last night.

Cheng Zinuo smiled at Kong Linlin. Don't blame yourself if there's no trouble.

At the same time, Amy did not forget to pass the new shirt she had found to Kong Linlin, Linlin, you drank too much last night. Your clothes are filled with the smell of alcohol, I have a new shirt here, you wear it first.

Kong Linlin accepted it gratefully. Thank you.

Then she took off her clothes neatly and started to change into her new shirt.

When she straightened up, Cheng Zinuo was instantly stunned!

CHAPTER 205 - RITES

The words Jinnian were clearly displayed on the left side of Kong Linlin's chest, where her heart was.

Cheng Zinuo's breath caught in her throat as she suddenly grabbed Kong Linlin's arm.

Kong Linlin was stunned. The white shirt was still hanging on her wrist, so she didn't have the time to put it on her body.

Cheng Zinuo's trembling hand lightly touched the word Jinnian that was stuck into Kong Linlin's flesh. Under the contrast of her white skin, they were red like blood, like cinnabar mole growing on her chest.

Tears welled up in her eyes, and Amy's heart ached as she looked at Kong Linlin. Her voice was hoarse as she said, Linlin, when you first imprinted Jinnian's name on your heart, you must have lost a lot of blood. It must have hurt a lot, right?

Kong Linlin smiled bitterly and said in a deep voice, If it doesn't hurt, how can it stay in my heart?

Cheng Zinuo touched Kong Linlin's wet and cold face, her eyes filled with love, You actually love Jinnian that much. However, have you ever thought about whether it's worth it for you to love Jinnian so stubbornly? "

I didn't think about whether it was worth it or not. I only know that I fell in love with him the night I had sex with him. Of course, we only had that one night. I don't know why my love for him came so suddenly. How could I not love him after he saved my life and fostered me in my career?

As she said this, Kong Linlin seemed lonely and sad. Her feelings for Du Jinnian flowed between the lines.

Cheng Zinuo wiped the tears from the corner of her eyes for Kong Linlin. She seemed to have guessed something, so she asked in a deep voice, So the reason you went to the Magic Stairway last night was because of Du Jinnian, right?

Kong Linlin didn't answer, she only nodded.

Cheng Zinuo's heart suddenly hurt.

After a long while, she finally found her voice, Since that's the case, why did you not ask Du Jinnian for help after encountering Kuang Wenxi's trouble, but instead asked for my help?

Because neither of us women was Jinnian's choice in the end. I felt that you and I were at the end of the world, that our hearts were connected. I need to find someone who can share my feelings with me, and that person will only be you.

Kong Linlin finally spoke from her heart.

When Cheng Zinuo heard this, she couldn't help but suck in a breath of cold air.

After a short moment of silence, Amy held Kong Linlin's hand tightly and said sincerely, Linlin, I'm different from you. I've long since understood. I hope you let it go earlier. After all, Du Jinnian is not the only person in your life."

Kong Linlin nodded with difficulty, and her sparkling tears fell again, I understand. But it always takes a process.

Cheng Zinuo gripped Kong Linlin's shoulder and said firmly, The process will pass one day. As long as you look ahead, everything will be better. "

Kong Linlin didn't know if she heard Cheng Zinuo's words, but she was at a loss. She raised her hand and her finger slowly landed on the word Jinnian on her heart.

The next second, she looked at Cheng Zinuo with pleading eyes, Amy, can you kiss me here?

Cheng Zinuo's heart trembled violently. She was confused. Linlin, why did you make me do that?

Kong Linlin stared at Cheng Zinuo with a serious expression, Because you and I have both loved Du Jinnian deeply. I'll never be able to kiss him again in my life. So, you kiss his name for me. It's like I kissed him. At the same time, you are also bidding him farewell with me.

Seeing Kong Linlin's sincere yet sad expression, Cheng Zinuo's heart ached slightly.

In her entire life, she had never kissed a woman's heart before. Kong Linlin's sudden request to her made her unable to resist.

Through Kong Linlin's actions, Cheng Zinuo had to admit that Kong Linlin was indeed looking for empathy from her. It was because she also loved Du Jinnian.

Kong Linlin took the loss of Du Jinnian as her life flaw. Therefore, she wanted to find a balance and seek comfort from someone who had similar experiences with her.

Cheng Zinuo just so happened to be satisfied with her.

However, Cheng Zinuo doesn't need empathy.

She clearly knew that your life was your own, that you had to choose your own path, and that you had to walk your own path. Good or bad, you will bear it yourself. Everything is the result of your own management, and no one has the obligation to pay the bill for you.

Seeing that Amy was in a dilemma, Lili, with tears streaming down her face, held her hand and begged, Sofia, let's say I beg you, okay? Let the two of us make a ceremonial farewell to our sweetheart. Promise me, will you? "

Unable to bear Kong Linlin's tears, Cheng Zinuo finally softened. Alright, I promise you.

After she finished speaking, Cheng Zinuo slightly bent her body, and slowly pressed her lips against the two red words, Jinnian — — Warm air gently diffused around her in a deep yet long manner … … Suddenly, a tear fell on the word Nian. Like a crystal of blood, it became increasingly clear, biting cold and desolate under Fleeting Time's eroding …

Since Cheng Zinuo didn't stop charging herself while she was recuperating at home, she quickly adapted to her work environment as she re-entered the workplace.

Xu Zhiwen was very satisfied with the latest season's clothing design draft that Cheng Zinuo submitted to Xu Zhiwen. The two of them perfected the details.

In order to better open up the market for Cheng Zinuo's new clothes, Xu Zhiwen decided to join hands to advertise some of the more popular industries. Currently, he has already taken a fancy to a company — — YaBeauty, Chinese name: Yamei Group.

Yamei Group was currently the largest makeup group in the country. Their makeup products were favored by women between the ages of twenty and forty. Not only was the quality good, the price was also for their own people, and the sales never decreased.

Cheng Zinuo's latest design also happened to be aimed at women between the ages of 20 and 40. The concept of clothing design and the concept of makeup from Yamei Group were also very compatible — both focused on maintaining beauty and elegance, cleverly matched colors, and increasing self-confidence.

Based on this point, let Cheng Zinuo's clothes and elegant beauty of the combination of makeup, it is a wise move.

Moreover, Yamei Group s also had makeup surrounding products such as factories, clothing, backpacks, shoes and hats and the like.

If later stage Yamei Group were to produce peripheral products such as clothing, Cheng Zinuo might even be able to become their main designer. To Cheng Zinuo and Siqi Clothing, this would only add to their brilliance.

Cheng Zinuo agreed with Xu Zhiwen's suggestion.

She was willing to follow up Yamei Group with Xu Zhiwen, and go all out for Yamei Group to become partners with Siqi Clothing.

On Friday night, Xu Zhiwen met with the boss of Yamei Group, Dong Jiaying, to eat at the Jinxiangyuan Restaurant. Cheng Zinuo had come half an hour earlier to do some preparation work.

Just as she was instructing the staff on how to continue serving the dishes, a person suddenly came in and caused her to freeze on the spot!

CHAPTER 206 - ENMITY

Although Cheng Zinuo had only seen the woman once before, that alone was enough to leave a deep impression on her.

Chu Xiaolu.

She remembered the woman's name.

Similarly, Chu Xiaolu recognized Cheng Zinuo. She knew that Cheng Zinuo was Du Jinnian's ex-wife and also had a son with Du Jinnian.

All of this was what she had learned from Lu Xuanyu.

Cheng Zinuo, why are you here?

Chu Xiaolu was the first to break the silence. Her attitude was not very friendly.

Cheng Zinuo couldn't help but be taken aback. She was surprised that Chu Xiaolu knew her name.

Feeling disgusted with Chu Xiaolu's arrogant appearance, Cheng Zinuo wanted to say to Chu Xiaolu, What does my presence here have to do with you?

However, she changed her mind: Siqi Clothing was aimed at cooperating with Yamei Group this time. If Chu Xiaolu was an important figure in Yamei Group, then the consequences would be unimaginable if she were to offend Chu Xiaolu by saying that she was an important figure in Yamei Group.

I'm here for work reasons. Cheng Zinuo remained calm as she replied with reservation.

Unexpectedly, Xu Zhiwen walked in as soon as she finished her sentence.

Xu Zhiwen walked enthusiastically toward Chu Xiaolu. Xiaolu, you're here so early. Come on, please take a seat.

Cheng Zinuo's heart shuddered violently.

Xu Zhiwen actually knew Chu Xiaolu, could it be that Chu Xiaolu was really from Yamei Group?

Chu Xiaolu gave a faint smile to Xu Zhiwen and said in a low voice, "Director Xu, I am really sorry.