From school uniform to wedding dress, but I don't want to marry you anymore

The laboratory building belonging to Chen's company.

The afternoon sun in late autumn carried a powerless pallor.

The sunlight filtered through the sparse clouds and fell on the gray-white exterior walls of the research institute.

Ge Jing hid in the corner of the side of the laboratory building, her back against the cold wall, breathing very softly.

She looked toward the main entrance not far away.

Jiang Yu was standing there.

His light gray overcoat accentuated his tall and straight figure.

The man was carrying an insulated bag, which was probably his lunch.

At this time, he probably thought he would run into her when she came out of her lunch break.

Ge Jing's heart clenched.

She saw Jiang Yu raise his wrist to check his watch, then look up at the building, his eyes filled with undisguised desolation.

My colleague, Xiao Zhang, came out of the building, probably to buy coffee at the convenience store.

Jiang Yu immediately stepped forward and politely stopped her.

Even from a distance, Ge Jing could clearly see his posture when he spoke.

Always so proper, always so gentle.

"Excuse me, did Ge Jing come to work today?"

Jiang Yu's voice came faintly, but it was not clear.

But the expectation in her tone was like a fine needle, pricking Ge Jing's heart.

Xiao Zhang shook his head and said something.

The light on Jiang Yu's face instantly dimmed.

But he still managed a smile, nodded to Xiao Zhang, and said "thank you."

Even Ge Jing, who was hiding here, could feel the bitterness in his smile.

Before turning to leave, Xiao Zhang seemed to hesitate for a moment, then turned back and said something to him.

Jiang Yu listened quietly, nodded his thanks again, and then turned around, but did not leave immediately.

He stood there for a while, looking down at the insulated bag in his hand, his figure appearing particularly lonely in the autumn sunlight.

Ge Jing bit her lower lip tightly.

Only after watching Jiang Yu leave did she slowly exhale and slide her body down the wall a little.

Just then, Xiao Zhang's footsteps approached from the other side.

Ge Jing quickly stood up straight and adjusted the mask and scarf on her face.

Although she has adjusted her mindset a lot, she is still subconsciously afraid that others will see the scar on her face.

"Sister Jingjing?"

When Xiao Zhang saw her, he paused for a moment, then lowered his voice and said, "He's gone."

"Thank you, Xiao Zhang."

Ge Jing's voice sounded muffled through her mask.

Xiao Zhang took a few steps closer, looking at her with a complicated expression: "That Mr. Jiang has come looking for you several times. Each time he is very patient, waiting downstairs and asking us if you have arrived."

She paused, then added, "Honestly, Sister Jingjing, he seems like a very nice person, gentle and refined, and his eyes are sincere. If there's any misunderstanding between you two..."

"No misunderstanding."

Ge Jing interrupted her, her voice soft but resolute.

Xiao Zhang sighed, "Okay, I won't say anything more. I just think... it's a real shame."

She shook her head and turned to go back into the building.

Ge Jing stood still, her gaze fixed on the direction Jiang Yu had left in.

That path was deserted.

"You've avoided me so many times,"

Suddenly, a voice rang out from behind her, calm and gentle, yet it struck her like a thunderclap, "It's time to talk to me, okay?"

Ge Jing froze, her blood seemingly freezing in an instant.

She didn't dare to look back.

But that voice was all too familiar.

Every syllable had offered her comfort during her most painful times.

Xiao Zhang stood there awkwardly, looking at Ge Jing and then at Jiang Yu, who had returned at some point. His face turned bright red. "Um... you guys talk, I'll go upstairs first."

After saying that, he practically ran into the building as if he were fleeing.

Only two people remained in the same spot.

The autumn wind whistled through the gaps between the buildings.

Ge Jing had her back to Jiang Yu, her fingers tightly gripping the edge of her scarf.

"why?"

Jiang Yu's voice sounded behind me, still gentle, but with a weary persistence, "Why aren't you answering the phone? Why are you avoiding me?"

Ge Jing closed her eyes and took a deep breath.

Then, she slowly turned around, but kept her bangs and scarf covering her face as much as possible.

“I said this a long time ago,”

Her voice was hoarse, "Let's not see each other again. Why did you come?"

"Because I don't accept what you're saying."

Jiang Yu took a step forward.

"do not come!"

Ge Jing immediately retreated, like a frightened little animal.

Jiang Yu paused and stopped walking.

He looked at Ge Jing.

The girl was completely wrapped in dark clothing.

Wearing a scarf, mask, and hat, fully armed, only her eyes were visible, yet she refused to meet his gaze.

"I know you're sulking,"

Jiang Yu lowered his voice, trying to explain to her, "I know you were deliberately pushing me away. So, I will wait for you, instead of leaving you out of spite."

"..."

Ge Jing's eyelashes trembled.

These words were like a key, unlocking the softest and most painful corner of her heart.

For a moment, she almost let down her guard and threw herself into his arms and cried her heart out.

Tell him how scared, how much pain, and how much she misses him.

But she didn't.

Ge Jing simply lowered her head even further, her voice stiff: "Go away. Don't come back again."

"Jingjing".

Jiang Yu looked helpless, but patiently continued, "I've contacted the team in Germany; they've already arrived in China. How about you come with me to meet them tomorrow afternoon? Just to take a look, hear the experts' opinions, and not make any decisions yet, okay?"

"I dont go."

Ge Jing was resolute.

"why?"

Jiang Yu's voice finally betrayed a hint of barely suppressed anxiety, "This is an opportunity, Ge Jing! They're very confident..."

"Because I'm already on Fan Qianqian's side!"

Ge Jing suddenly looked up, interrupting him, "Jiang Yu, you just went abroad recently, you don't know what happened, do you?"

This was the first time she had looked him directly in the eye that day.

Jiang Yu saw the pain, struggle, and resolve in her eyes. "Now Gu Sili and Fan Qianqian are together, and their relationship is very good. Yun Ning has practically been abandoned. Needless to say, you'll choose to stand on Yun Ning's side, right? So..."

Ge Jing spoke each word carefully, each syllable as if pulled from an ice cellar, "Between us, there are opposing camps, positions that can never be reconciled. Given this, how can you still say we can be together?"

Jiang Yu was stunned.

He looked at her, his voice a little dry: "What did you say?"

“I said, I have already chosen to stand on Fan Qianqian’s side.”

Ge Jing repeated, her tone icy, "She saved my mother and gave me a job when I was in my most difficult time. And Yun Ning..."

Her voice trembled, "My face became like this because Yun Ning and Gu Sili fought each other! I hate him! I hate Yun Ning! And I hate everyone who sided with them!"

She took a step forward, approaching him for the first time: "Jiang Yu, will you stand by my side? Will you join me in dealing with Yun Ning and her brother?"