Chapter 291: Chapter 291

Ji Yu was genuinely speaking her mind, so by this point she had calmed down.

"If you feel you can’t accept this, I can understand, but you absolutely mustn’t take all these things as actually having happened."

Some things can’t just be judged by their surface; in many cases, they’re simply accidents.

"Gu Qixiao, if you feel uneasy, you can always tell me ahead of time. Just situation — at its core, it’s really just a misunderstanding."

Ji Yu didn’t think there was any major issue with this matter, but the tension between the two of them did make things a bit tricky.

"Gu Qixiao, I know you’re probably feeling insecure deep down, but what happened back then was truly an accident. If it really bothers you, I can even ask Qinqin to come and clarify things together."

There was really no need to dwell on this any longer.

Gu Qixiao seemed to have realized something as well, understanding that Ji Yu’s words were sincere. It was just that, at times, he tended to overthink.

He was able to remain relatively composed about this matter.

It was just that, when he saw that business card, he had momentarily lost his composure.

Ji Yu couldn’t help but feel a bit helpless. "This is something that was bound to be explained sooner or later. Back then, we were already divorced. I also understand that you didn’t know I was your ex-wife, but all of that is in the past now."

That incident, by a twist of fate, had brought the two of them back together. Just thinking about it made Ji Yu smile despite herself.

Ji Yu’s attitude toward this matter was very straightforward.

"If I had really done something, I would admit it. I’m not the kind of person who would hide such things."

She smiled as she looked at the person in front of her, feeling that she truly didn’t care about this anymore.

"Yu, I was just worried about you..."

"Gu Qixiao, people can’t live in such constant fear and hesitation. If I’d let fear control me, our relationship might never have gotten this far." Ji Yu’s gaze was firm as she looked at him.

"You need to believe that I’m also resolute in choosing you." She was standing firmly on Gu Qixiao’s side.

She felt she had to have a good conversation with Gu Qixiao.

Gu Qixiao seemed to have realized something as well, suddenly feeling that perhaps he had indeed been making a big deal out of nothing.

Ji Yu had clearly already explained everything very thoroughly. So why did he still care so much?

"Gu Qixiao, even if you don’t have confidence in our relationship, you should at least have confidence in me. Do you think I’m the kind of person who would casually go looking for someone else?"

He knew that much was true.

If Ji Yu had been inclined to look for someone else, she wouldn’t have waited this long.

Ji Yu’s attitude toward this matter remained composed.

"If that’s really how you think, then there must not be any trust left between us. I wouldn’t say anything more, but I’d just hope you could find some happiness going forward."

In some ways, everyone was the same.

They couldn’t let something destroy the trust between them.

"Yu, it’s not that I doubt you, it’s just that I..."

"Even if you say it’s not doubt, deep down, you still feel that way. Gu Qixiao, you can’t lie to yourself." Ji Yu smiled as she spoke to him.

This matter was inherently a shared problem between the two of them.

Since it couldn’t be resolved in the short term, it was better not to keep torturing themselves.

"I think we both need some time to reflect."

In the end, Ji Yu decided to move back to her own place.

Of course, Gu Qixiao wouldn’t agree to that, but Ji Yu ultimately settled on a compromise. "We can still see each other in the evenings, but during the day, I need to focus on my work."

She still had plenty of work to handle, and there was no time for her to wallow in heartache here.

However, Ji Yu had clearly underestimated the influence Gu Qixiao had on her.

After seeing Ji Yu zone out for what felt like the hundredth time, Zhang Yaohuan finally couldn’t hold back anymore. "You look like someone who’s just been through a breakup."

It was the first time Zhang Yaohuan realized Ji Yu could have relationship troubles, too.

"It’s not a breakup. It’s just that there are so many things I haven’t figured out yet. And, perhaps, I underestimated how much he affects me."

When it came to this matter, Ji Yu was indeed feeling a bit lost.

She didn’t even know what it was that she truly wanted.

"This is obviously just a fight. Why don’t you tell me about it? Maybe I can give you some advice."

"My situation isn’t straightforward to explain. Let’s just say it’s something that’s profoundly affected both of us." She had thought about letting go, but deep down, she couldn’t bring herself to.

"If you like him that much, he must be an exceptional man. If that’s the case, why don’t you have an honest conversation together? Maybe it won’t be such a big deal after all."

That was what Ji Yu had been hoping for, too. But the more they talked, the worse things seemed to get. Looking back now, it was downright disastrous. How could two people who were typically so articulate struggle with something ?

Clearly, Ji Yu felt a bit helpless about the whole thing.

But deep down, she still hoped this matter could be resolved smoothly.

"If you can’t let it go, then fight for it. I refuse to believe there’s someone you can’t win over," Zhang Yaohuan said, full of confidence in Ji Yu. Thɪs chapter is updated by novel•fire.net

After all, just one look at Ji Yu’s beautiful face could leave anyone dazed. If there was a man who didn’t cherish her, the problem must lie with that man.

Ji Yu couldn’t help but laugh. "If you looked at other girls with those eyes, people might start gossiping that you’re into women."

It was an easy misunderstanding to have, but Ji Yu’s attitude toward the matter remained unyielding.

"You don’t get it. When I see someone beautiful, I can’t help but admire them. And with you looking this good, it’d be strange if I didn’t appreciate it."

If she really could date Ji Yu, Zhang Yaohuan thought, it wouldn’t be so bad.

"Why don’t you give me a shot? I think that face of yours would make a delightful mealtime companion."

Zhang Yaohuan truly thought Ji Yu was stunning, and her personality meshed well with her own. It made her want to keep chatting with Ji Yu.

Ji Yu burst into laughter. "If there’s ever a chance, I’ll definitely come find you. When that happens, don’t you dare back out."

She thought Zhang Yaohuan was only joking.

Yet, Zhang Yaohuan found the idea plausible.

If Ji Yu and that man broke up, who knew, maybe they really could be a match.

But it was clear Ji Yu wasn’t considering that possibility.