Hidden truth, intricate love

Su Wanqing's brow furrowed slightly. She sensed a hidden meaning in Xiaoya's words, but wasn't sure what it was. Xiaoya continued, "I just don't want to see you hurt. After all, Brother Beichen's family has high expectations of him, and they might not accept someone from...an ordinary background." These words pierced Su Wanqing's heart like a thorn. She felt more isolated and uneasy than ever before, and began to question whether she really fit in Gu Beichen's world.

At this moment, Gu Beichen noticed the situation here. He walked over and asked with concern: "Wanqing, are you okay? Xiaoya, what are you talking about?" Xiaoya immediately put on an innocent expression: "Oh, Brother Beichen, I was just sharing some interesting family stories with Sister Wanqing. Maybe she found it a bit boring."

Gu Beichen turned to Su Wanqing, his eyes filled with worry. "Wanqing, if you feel uncomfortable, we can leave now." Su Wanqing took a deep breath. She didn't want to worry Gu Beichen, nor did she want Xiaoya's plan to succeed. She forced a smile. "It's okay, Beichen, I'm just a little tired. Let's stay a little longer."

Su Wanqing was deeply distressed by these sudden words. She just wanted to get this whole Hongmen Feast over with and go home to reflect. Sitting in the quiet apartment, moonlight filtered through the slits in the curtains, casting a faint melancholy on her face. Her heart felt like a tangled mess, Xiaoya's words and her colleagues' discussions constantly echoing in her mind.

Su Wanqing faced these rumors and suspicions, like invisible shackles, suffocating her. She needed time, space, to sort it all out. As the night deepened, the hustle and bustle of the city gradually died down, only the occasional passing car shattering the stillness. Su Wanqing stood by the window, gazing at the starry sky, searching for answers within herself.

Su Wanqing said to herself: "The stars are twinkling in the night sky. They seem to tell me that even in the darkest moments, there is always light waiting." After careful consideration, Su Wanqing decided to give herself and Gu Beichen some space. She needed some time to be alone, to travel, to relax, and to find inner peace.

Su Wanqing sent a message to Gu Beichen, "I need some time alone. It's good for both of us, allowing us to see our relationship more clearly." Gu Beichen stood by the window, the city lights dimming their former brilliance. His heart was filled with mixed emotions, a tension like a taut string ready to snap at any moment. He knew Su Wanqing's departure was for their own good, but the uneasiness deep within him lingered like a shadow in the dark night.

His hands unconsciously clenched, his knuckles turning white from the strain. His breathing became rapid, each breath a battle against his own emotions. Despite this, Gu Beichen knew he couldn't let his personal feelings affect Su Wanqing. He had to be strong, and give her enough trust and support. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his nerves, his gaze gradually firming.

He decided to confront Xiaoya alone and resolve this issue, for Su Wanqing's sake, and for the trust and future between them. During the confrontation with Xiaoya, Gu Beichen's nervousness gradually transformed into determination and courage. He wanted to prove with his actions that, no matter how turbulent the outside world became, he would always be Su Wanqing's most solid support. His eyes shone with determination, as if to say, no matter what the outcome, he would face it bravely.

Su Wanqing's journey gave her new perspectives and reflections. She found peace in nature and learned strength in solitude. Gu Beichen, on the other hand, was not idle during Su Wanqing's absence. He began to actively deal with his problems with Xiaoya and also prepared a surprise for Su Wanqing, a surprise that would prove his deep affection for her.