I was a rookie reporter in the 00s

Chapter 331 Love in Hesitation

Kong Weiwei was not only beautiful but also very skilled at managing her image. Working at a television station, she frequently appeared before cameras, her image as a "perfect goddess" in everyone's eyes. In comparison, Zhang Wanqing felt she wasn't beautiful enough, nor was she talented enough. She began to doubt herself, wondering if she was truly unworthy of Fu Siyuan.

One night, Fu Siyuan and Zhang Wanqing were working overtime together again. Fu Siyuan had just received a message from Kong Weiwei, inviting him to a movie this weekend. He hesitated, unsure how to respond. Zhang Wanqing sat nearby, watching him worriedly, feeling a mixture of emotions.

"Siyuan, go ahead." Zhang Wanqing said softly, with a hint of weariness in her voice. "Kong Weiwei is a very good girl. It would be nice if you two could go and have fun together."

Fu Siyuan raised his head and looked at Zhang Wanqing, his eyes full of apology: "Wanqing, I...I don't know how to refuse her. She is very good to me, and I don't want to hurt her."

Zhang Wanqing forced a smile to hide her disappointment: "It's okay, Siyuan. You don't have to worry about me. Just be happy."

Fu Siyuan looked at Zhang Wanqing and suddenly felt that her eyes were a little lonely. He felt a little overwhelmed and didn't know what to say. He knew his feelings for Zhang Wanqing, but he had always been afraid to face it, afraid of losing this precious friendship.

Many friends might consider Kong Weiwei a "green tea" (a nickname), but Zhang Wanqing disagrees. She believes Fu Siyuan has a problem with his relationship skills. Because Fu Siyuan doesn't reject, accept, or even acquiesce, Kong Weiwei dares to pursue him. And, in fact, Fu Siyuan is single, so Kong Weiwei could pursue him. Sometimes, it's not the girls who are at fault, but the boys' ambiguous attitudes towards relationships, yet it's the girls who get criticized.

On the weekend, Fu Siyuan and Kong Weiwei went to the movies. Kong Weiwei wore a pink dress, had delicate makeup on, and a sweet smile. She held Fu Siyuan's arm and chattered about the plot of the movie. Fu Siyuan was infected by her enthusiasm, but he always felt that something was missing in his heart.

Zhang Wanqing was alone at home, watching the sunset outside the window, her heart filled with melancholy. She flipped through the photos she had taken with Fu Siyuan. The days they had fought side by side, the nights they had stayed up late writing together, the moments they had supported each other, all filled her heart with warmth and pain.

"Wanqing, don't be sad." Li Wei's voice suddenly rang in her ears. Zhang Wanqing turned around and saw Li Wei and Lin Yue standing at the door, both holding takeout.

"Why are you here?" Zhang Wanqing was a little surprised.

Lin Yue walked forward and gently hugged Zhang Wanqing: "We were worried about you, so we came to see you. Wanqing, don't be too hard on yourself."

Zhang Wanqing couldn't hold back her tears. She leaned on Lin Yue's shoulder and choked up, saying, "Sister Yue, I'm so sad. I... I feel like I can't compare to Kong Weiwei."

Lin Yue patted her back gently. "Wanqing, don't think like that. You are different from Kong Weiwei. You are unique. You are kind, brave, and so talented. Siyuan will understand sooner or later. Even if he doesn't understand, the worst that can happen is that you don't want him. You are so beautiful and outstanding, are you afraid that you won't meet someone better?"

Li Wei also sat beside him and comforted him, "Siyuan is too slow. It would be better if he could understand your feelings earlier. But don't worry, we will help you."

"No need for help, husband! When it comes to matters of the heart, outsiders have no say. As a woman, when I look at this matter, I feel that Fu Siyuan is a bit of a scumbag. Really! He is wavering in his feelings. It seems that he doesn't accept either of the two girls, but in fact, he has hurt both! So, Fu Siyuan has to make his own choice in this relationship, choose one of the two, or choose neither and reject both. As for our Wanqing, hum... he is not worthy of a scumbag like Fu Siyuan!" Lin Yue said.

"Hahahaha... okay, okay... my wife is right!" Li Wei was amused by Lin Yue's words.

Zhang Wanqing looked up at the couple, her heart filled with gratitude. "Thank you! I feel so warm with you around. I agree with what Lin Yue said. Although I may be a little too sentimental and sometimes too insistent on my own ideas, Lin Yue is right."

"Yes, those who are involved are often confused, while those who are on the sidelines can see things clearly. Wanqing is in love, but not completely. She still has some brains. After all, I am a reporter, a woman of the new era, hahahahahahaha..." Lin Yue said.

Zhang Wanqing burst into laughter at Lin Yue's words, a long-lost sense of relief appearing on her face. She wiped her tears and said softly, "Lin Yue, your words really make me feel better. Sometimes, I feel so stupid. I knew Siyuan might not respond to me, but I kept waiting here."

Lin Yue smiled and patted her shoulder: "Whether you are stupid or not, only you know. Wanqing, you are a smart girl, but when it comes to love, everyone tends to become anxious and worried. However, you have to understand that when it comes to love, you can't always give in. If he doesn't know how to cherish you, then it really is his loss."

Li Wei also interrupted, "That's right! Wanqing, don't be too hard on yourself. If Siyuan doesn't come to his senses, we have to give him some 'stimulation'. For example, let him see your charm and let him know that if he misses you, he will regret it for the rest of his life."

Zhang Wanqing was stunned for a moment, then her face flushed slightly: "You guys don't want me to seduce Siyuan, do you?"

"Haha, how could that be!" Lin Yue smiled and waved her hands. "What I'm saying is, you can show more of your strengths and let him see your charm. For example, you can participate in more activities, make more friends, and let him know that you don't have to be with him. Sometimes, a sense of distance and freshness can make people cherish each other more."

Zhang Wanqing was silent for a moment, then nodded gently. "Maybe you're right. I always care too much about his feelings and forget that I deserve to be loved too. I should make myself a better person first, instead of always trying to accommodate him."

"It's hard to explain matters of the heart. Look at Li Wei and I. We were not together when we were in the police academy. He was very popular then, and many girls liked him, but he wouldn't even look at me. Later, I watched him marry someone else and do very well at work. I thought I would never have any contact with him in this life, but in the end, he lost his job, got divorced, and became a pauper. No one wanted him, only I wanted him. Look at him now, he has become a detective, married me, and we have a lovely baby. What do you call this?" Lin Yue said.

"It's called... when you think there's no way out, there's always a new way out, right?" Zhang Wanqing replied.

"Yes! So, Wanqing, before you love others, you must first learn to love yourself! Then all that's left is to wait. Maybe you can wait for Fu Siyuan, but if you can't, you can wait for someone better than him!" Lin Yue said.

Li Wei smiled and patted her shoulder: "Yes, yes! Wanqing, you are the best! Don't forget, we will always support you!"

Just then, the doorbell rang. Li Wei got up to open the door. A courier was standing outside with a large package in his hand. He handed it to Li Wei and said, "This is for Miss Zhang Wanqing. Please sign for it."