Dr. Su, let's have a love affair

Roman Western Restaurant.

This restaurant has been open for more than 20 years and was later renovated. Gu Jingzhou has not visited it for many years.

But as soon as he walked into this Western restaurant, what he recalled was not the few times he and Ye Zisan had eaten here.

But it was the scene when he was young and brought Su Xiaoxiao here for a date.

He still remembered the scene and the mood at that time, so when he walked towards Ye Zisan, he felt a little lost and solemn.

"Jingzhou, you're here."

"Ah."

As soon as Ye Zisan saw him, her eyes lit up slightly.

He simply curled the corner of his lip lightly, then sat down opposite her and said straight to the point, "What do you want to talk to me about?"

"Let's order two drinks first."

Gu Jingzhou's indifferent attitude made Ye Zisan feel a little cold, but since she had already asked him out, she had no intention of backing out tonight.

Then I ordered two hot drinks.

"Jingzhou, Buwang is already an adult. We don't need to worry about his studies or relationships anymore. As parents, we should think about him in the future."

"I remember you once told me that you hoped I could live a good life in the future, so that when I grow up, I won't have to worry about you as my mother."

"I want to say this to you today. I also hope that you can live a good life, so that you don't have to worry about your father in the future."

"Thank you, I'm doing fine, you don't need to worry about me."

"Really? Are you really doing well? Then why does that smile on your face tonight look so forced? Jingzhou, we've both been through this and understand each other. There's no need to hide things from each other."

"Zishan, what do you want to say?"

Gu Jingzhou's face turned a little unhappy after Ye Zisan hit the nail on the head so directly.

There was also a hint of impatience in his tone.

He really didn't live a good life. After all, the life he wanted most was to be with the one he loved.

But now, living alone is not too bad for him, but compared to the life he most wants, it naturally seems a bit lonely.

This is a normal human behavior and is well within his psychological acceptance range.

"Jingzhou, I want to say that young couples grow old together, and the most valuable thing in life is not love, but companionship."

"We've been alone for so many years. I don't believe that at your age, you don't want someone to accompany you until old age."

"Of course I hope so, but I don't want to settle for less." Gu Jingzhou still had a calm expression.

He already knew the reason why Ye Zisan asked him out tonight, but he had no interest or mood to discuss this with her in detail.

I am even more unwilling to be led by her thoughts.

He has a solid outlook on life that won't be easily shaken by a few words.

"What does it mean to be okay? If someone is willing to treat you sincerely, to accompany you, to care about you, to take care of you, is that okay in your eyes?"

"Jingzhou, at our age, how much passion can we still have for love? Isn't it enough to just have tenderness?"

"If the warmth you want is based on me forcing myself to give it, would you consider it warmth? Don't you think that this is actually cruel to me and to you as well?"

"Zishan, the life you and I pursue is different. Therefore, it is impossible for us to be together. I hope you can truly understand."

Gu Jingzhou's words were sharp, calm and rational, and Ye Zisan felt very hurt.

For nearly twenty years, she had placed her hopes on him again and again, only to have them dashed time and time again, and then raise her hopes again and again.

However, it ended in failure in the end.

"Okay, if this is what you want to talk to me about tonight, then my attitude is very clear. If there is nothing else, then I will leave first, and you should go back and rest early."

After Gu Jingzhou finished speaking, he immediately stood up and prepared to leave.

Seeing this, Ye Zisan immediately stood up, walked over and hugged him from behind.

"Jingzhou, don't go! At our age, we may still be able to work hard for our careers for another ten years, but what about after ten years?"

"When we no longer need to work hard, when we retire and relax, don't you want to have someone by your side to live an ordinary life with you?"

"It's really lonely to be alone. Jingzhou, I hope to be with you again, not just for myself, but also for you."

"I know the feeling of loneliness and coldness, so I don't want you to experience it in the future. I hope you can live a warmer life in the future."

"Zishan, I appreciate you thinking of me so much. But I know what I want."

"I appreciate your kindness, but I'm sorry I can't accept it. Let's not dwell on this anymore! Isn't it better to just be parents who remember you?"

"Everyone must be tired from the busy engagement party tonight. I really want to go back and rest. You should go back early too. Bye!"

Gu Jingzhou pulled Ye Zisan's hand away and walked away as hard as iron.

He was unwilling to compromise for love when he was young, but now that he is at this age, he feels that it is not worth compromising.

But Ye Zisan thought exactly the opposite of what he thought.

She felt that it was understandable that people were unwilling to compromise when they were young, but when they were older, they could still make do.

How can two people happily get along when their values ​​are so different?

Ye Zisan looked at his cold back, feeling bitter and sad. She had once secretly vowed to herself that she would never humiliate herself for love again.

Tonight, she was not doing it for love, but for the happiness that she and Gu Jingzhou would share for the rest of their lives.

So, it wasn't like she broke her promise to herself, right?

Ye Zisan couldn't help but smile at herself, forcing herself to accept that her ex-husband, the man she loved most in her life, was indeed a stubborn stone that she could never warm.

No, it’s Baoyu.

A piece of jade that will never belong to her.

After leaving Roman Western Restaurant, Gu Jingzhou returned to Dongcheng Mansion to rest.

Going up to the second floor, he went to the studio.

Looking at the several portraits of Su Xiaoxiao in the studio affectionately and gently touching her familiar face, he couldn't help but slowly raise the corners of his lips.

The deep eyes are also filled with tenderness like water.

Come and look at her portrait occasionally, and touch her face and her hair in the portrait.

For him, it makes him feel much more spiritually happy and joyful than living with a woman he doesn't love.

So why should he compromise?

He has spiritual sustenance in this life.

People who have spiritual sustenance don't need to go with the flow.

He spent some time in the studio with a pile of Su Xiaoxiao's portraits, enjoying the time of spiritual freedom that he wanted.

Gu Jingzhou returned to his bedroom and fell asleep peacefully.