I'm Done with the Elite Marriage - Chapter 75
Fear, helplessness, cowardice.
Zhou Youling cried unrestrainedly.
She couldn’t pretend to be strong, she could only cry like a child.
Fu Xunzhou took Zhou Youling aside and comforted her softly, “It’s okay now, don’t be afraid.”
But Zhou Youling was still very scared.
The man had already been subdued and was soon taken away by the police.
The entire lobby suddenly became bustling, and the crowd began to move.
Zhou Youling didn’t even know where she was, but she understood very well that the person in front of her could bring her enough safety. She tightly clutched Fu Xunzhou’s lapel, afraid he would let go.
Rong Huiying was scared half to death herself, staying close to Zhou Youling and Fu Xunzhou, asking, “Lingling, are you hurt anywhere?”
Zhou Youling wasn’t hurt; the man hadn’t actually harmed her. But at the moment he grabbed her, she saw a photo, a photo of the woman who died in this incident.
Zhou Youling was very afraid, afraid the same fate would befall her.
Rong Huiying realized this and pulled Zhou Youling out of Fu Xunzhou’s embrace by her arm.
“Don’t be afraid, mom’s here,” Rong Huiying said.
Zhou Youling seemed to be awakened, looking up at Rong Huiying in front of her.
Rong Huiying turned her head and coldly said to Fu Xunzhou beside her, “Thank you for earlier.”
She was clear about her grudges, although she had always disliked the Fu Family, including Fu Xunzhou, but it was indeed Fu Xunzhou who saved Zhou Youling earlier.
At that moment, Rong Huiying was really grateful that Fu Xunzhou was there. But calming down, Rong Huiying also knew there shouldn’t be any further entanglement with Fu Xunzhou.
Fu Xunzhou understood Rong Huiying’s attitude, his demeanor was humble, not asking for anything, only saying, “It’s good that you’re okay.”
Zhou Youling lowered her head, resting it on her mom’s shoulder. Once she relaxed, she seemed somewhat exhausted, even a bit unsteady.
Rong Huiying supported Zhou Youling, saying, “You were scared, let’s have the doctor check you again.”
Thus, Zhou Youling went with her mom to the maternity check-up area for another examination.
Rong Huiying was deeply afraid Zhou Youling would have a psychological shadow, comforting her all the way, “Lingling, don’t think too much.”
Zhou Youling adjusted her mindset quickly.
After another check-up, the doctor informed them there was no major issue, everything was normal, except Zhou Youling was a bit frightened.
When Zhou Youling and Rong Huiying stood on the second floor again, they found the originally set-up mourning hall had already been dismantled, and the family members causing trouble had left. The entire lobby seemed to return to normal, making one doubt whether everything that happened earlier was real.
Almost as soon as they reached the hospital entrance, Zhou Youling saw Fu Xunzhou.
Not far away, Fu Xunzhou was smoking. Seeing her walking towards him, he hurriedly extinguished the cigarette in his hand.
Zhou Youling paused, without any other reaction.
It was Rong Huiying who couldn’t help but say in Zhou Youling’s ear, “Why is he still here?”
Zhou Youling sighed lightly, initially planning to leave directly with her mom, but after thinking it over, decided to thank Fu Xunzhou.
Rong Huiying tugged Zhou Youling’s hand, saying, “I’ll wait for you in the car, don’t talk to him for too long.”
“Mm, I know.”
Fu Xunzhou stood not far away, only a few steps from Zhou Youling. He didn’t walk towards her, just as he had promised.
He looked at her, for the first time without reservation, at her heavily pregnant figure. In Fu Xunzhou’s eyes, she still seemed very thin, thin enough to make him feel heartache.
They hadn’t embraced for a long time, and when he reached out to hold her earlier, he only felt her shoulders were even more slender than before.
Zhou Youling slowly walked up to Fu Xunzhou, looking up at him.
Fu Xunzhou seemed somewhat unnatural, clearing his throat lightly.
There were already several cigarette butts at his feet, clearly showing his impatience while waiting.
Zhou Youling smelled the smoke, instinctively covering her nose, frowning.
She still didn’t like the smell of smoke.
“Sorry,” Fu Xunzhou said. He recently would unconsciously want to smoke whenever he was nervous, especially when it came to matters concerning her.
Zhou Youling stepped back.
Fu Xunzhou stood awkwardly in place.
Zhou Youling sighed lightly and spoke, “What did you plan to give me today?”
From March 21st to early May, Zhou Youling received a gift anonymously every day, except today.
Fu Xunzhou didn’t answer.
He stood in the sunlight, his brows gentle, lacking the sharpness he had in the business world.
Zhou Youling looked at Fu Xunzhou and said, “Don’t send me anything anymore.”
Fu Xunzhou spoke, his voice hoarse, “How did you know?”
“I’m not stupid,” Zhou Youling knew who was sending her things, but she wanted to numb herself.
“Don’t like them?” Fu Xunzhou asked.
Zhou Youling nodded, “Don’t send them anymore.”
Fu Xunzhou lowered his gaze, hiding the loneliness in his eyes.
He had never pursued a girl before and was clueless. He only heard from Fu Hexu that girls liked surprises, liked gifts, so he changed things up every day to send her something.
Actually, Fu Xunzhou used to send Zhou Youling gifts often. Whenever he went on business trips, he would bring back something rare for her. But over the years, she carefully kept the things he sent, and in the end, didn’t take them with her.
“I’m leaving,” Zhou Youling said.
Fu Xunzhou, anxious, grabbed Zhou Youling’s wrist, “Wait.”
Zhou Youling looked up at Fu Xunzhou, her eyes filled with questions.
Fu Xunzhou, afraid she might resent his touch, released her hand and said, “Be careful next time.”
Zhou Youling nodded, “Mm.”
Fu Xunzhou didn’t know what else to say, but he didn’t want her to leave his sight so quickly.
Seeing her was not easy.
Moreover, he never dared to get too close.
Finally, Fu Xunzhou mustered the courage and asked, “Can I accompany you for the next check-up?”
Zhou Youling was taken aback, surprisingly not rejecting him immediately.
…
On the way back, Zhou Youling’s heart still felt unsettled. She closed her eyes, her mind replaying the recent events. But ultimately, what remained was not fear, but a sense of relief.
At that moment, Fu Xunzhou appeared like a hero, standing calmly in front of everyone, rescuing her.
When she saw Fu Xunzhou, Zhou Youling couldn’t stop crying, not out of fear, but for some reason, she just knew she would be alright.
Indeed, Fu Xunzhou saved her in the end.
Rong Huiying held Zhou Youling’s hand, comforting her, “My dear daughter, everything is over now, don’t overthink it, don’t be afraid.”
Zhou Youling wasn’t afraid.
But she couldn’t express her feelings to her mom, so she quietly looked out the window.
This city once felt very unfamiliar to Zhou Youling, but over time, the road she took for every check-up had become familiar.
Not long after returning home, Rong Duanjing rushed over upon hearing the news.
Rong Duanjing was extremely anxious when she first heard about the incident at the hospital.
Seeing Zhou Youling was unharmed, Rong Duanjing breathed a sigh of relief, “I knew you’d be alright!”
Zhou Youling smiled, leaning over to tease Xingxing, “Xingxing, in two weeks, aunt will have a baby, then you’ll have a younger brother or sister.”
Rong Duanjing couldn’t help her curiosity, pulling Zhou Youling’s hand, “I heard Fu Xunzhou saved you?”
Zhou Youling nodded casually, reaching out to pinch little Xingxing’s cheek.
Rong Duanjing clicked her tongue, tapping Zhou Youling’s hand, “I’m talking to you, give me some reaction.”
Zhou Youling looked helpless, “What reaction should I give?”
Rong Duanjing asked, “Why was Fu Xunzhou there at that time?”
Zhou Youling shook her head, “I don’t know.”
Rong Duanjing continued, “Is Fu Xunzhou staying in B City lately?”
Zhou Youling shook her head again, “I don’t know.”
Rong Duanjing frowned and said, “But it’s quite touching that Fu Xunzhou came to save you.”
Zhou Youling neither nodded nor shook her head, just looked at Xingxing in front of her.
Rong Duanjing observed Zhou Youling’s expression, bit her lip, and asked, “Is there still a possibility between you and Fu Xunzhou?”
Zhou Youling instinctively resisted the question, frowning at Rong Duanjing, “Sis.”
Rong Duanjing quickly said, “I don’t mean anything by it, I’m definitely not trying to matchmake you two. I’m just curious. Because nothing in this world is absolute, so anything is possible. I’ve heard a saying, don’t know if you’ve heard it. Let me tell you.”
“A person, a lifetime, a path, a sky. As you grow older, your views and mindset change accordingly. Different environments nurture different lives, different scenery affects different moods,” Rong Duanjing said.
Almost as soon as Rong Duanjing said this, Zhou Youling understood the meaning behind it.
Rong Duanjing continued, “For someone to change for another person isn’t necessarily a good thing. But if someone is willing to change for someone, well, I think it at least shows they care about you.”
Zhou Youling looked at Rong Duanjing with a bland expression, “You’re still trying to matchmake us.”
“I swear I’m not!” Rong Duanjing raised three fingers in a vow, “But, how does that saying go? An outsider sees clearly? I think you have feelings for him…”
Rong Duanjing’s last words made Zhou Youling’s heart skip a beat.
Whether it was because her feelings were exposed or she desperately wanted to deny the connection, she stood up abruptly, showing none of the clumsiness of being nine months pregnant, and exclaimed, “Impossible!”
Rong Duanjing shrank her neck weakly, looking at Zhou Youling with wide eyes, “Um… don’t be so agitated.”
Realizing she might have overreacted, Zhou Youling slowly sat down.
“Alright, alright, let’s not talk about this,” Rong Duanjing said, holding little Xingxing, “Your due date is coming soon, do you want a C-section or natural birth?”
“If I can have a natural birth, I’ll choose that.”
The sisters continued chatting.
Zhou Zhishan suddenly walked in from outside, saying to Zhou Youling, “Get ready for lunch, oh, we have a guest for lunch.”
“What guest?” Zhou Youling asked.
Zhou Zhishan scratched his head lightly, “Well, I just ran into Xunzhou downstairs, and since he’s alone in B City, I invited him to join us for a meal.”
