No reconciliation, no forgiveness! Mr. Pei leaves with nothing.

Looking at the mess on the floor, Pei Zhan frowned and walked straight towards the bedroom.

The bedroom door was ajar, and bursts of laughter and whispers could be heard from inside.

He pushed the door open abruptly, and the scene inside the room instantly came into view.

Zhou Yan lay lazily on the bed, wearing only a silk nightgown casually draped over her body, the neckline wide open, revealing a large expanse of skin.

A man was lying on either side of her, and all three of them looked drunk.

The room was filled with the strong smell of alcohol and perfume, mixed with a decadent atmosphere.

The bedside table was covered with empty wine bottles and cigarette butts, with cigarette ash scattered everywhere.

“Miss Zhou!” Kagel called out.

Upon hearing the voice, Zhou Yan was stunned. She looked at the person in front of her in disbelief and walked up to him as if she couldn't believe it.

"You...you're not dead!"

"You're back!"

Zhou Yan's voice trembled. She reached out to touch him, but failed. Kagel blocked her way. "Miss Zhou, why don't you put your clothes on first!"

"As for the rest of the idlers, they should also disperse."

Pei Zhan looked at her coldly, his eyes as sharp as ice blades: "Get dressed and come downstairs." After saying this, he turned and went downstairs.

After indulging herself, Zhou Yan felt like she was still living in an illusion, but the familiar sandalwood scent lingered where he had just stood, triggering her sense of smell.

He's back. He's really back.

He really didn't die!

"Get out, all of you get out!" Zhou Yan picked up the clothes on the ground and threw them on the bed and the two male models she had brought back from the nightclub.

The man on the bed picked up the tens of thousands of yuan that were placed on the bedside table, put on his clothes, and immediately left the room.

After changing her clothes, Zhou Yan took a shower and quickly put on a pure and innocent makeup before going downstairs, fearing that she would look too embarrassed.

She was wearing a white dress. When she came downstairs, the person was already waiting for her. She took small, quick steps, wanting to get closer to Pei Zhan.

"You're back? Did you come all this way to see me?"

Her eyes were filled with joy.

"Brother... I thought you didn't want me anymore."

"Just now, I was just playing with them, I didn't do anything!"

Zhou Yan hurriedly explained, a hint of panic flashing in her eyes, as if afraid Pei Zhan would misunderstand. But Pei Zhan knew that her explanations were nothing more than an attempt to cover up the truth.

Pei Zhan stood in the center of the living room, his face cold and stern. A wisp of smoke rose from the cigarette between his fingers. Seeing the person coming downstairs, he slowly turned around, extinguishing the half-smoked cigarette beside him.

“Huahua and I each gave you a sum of money, not so that you would give up on yourself.”

The voice was deep and cold, and Zhou Yan was slightly taken aback, her smile instantly freezing.

Zhou Yan's face, which was originally slightly drunk, froze slightly, and the smile that she had deliberately put on her face instantly froze, like a scene frozen in time.

Especially when he mentioned Jiang Hua, a flash of resentment and madness appeared in her eyes, and she shouted, "Who wants your charity! Don't think that just because you give me some money you can boss me around. Your hypocritical appearance is disgusting!"

"Ayan, wouldn't it be better to let go of everything and start over?"

"Let go of everything? You make it sound so easy. After everything I've been through, how can I let go of everything? You have no idea what I've been through!"

"When I was bullied, you never felt sorry for me."

“You’re just like Mom, selfish and cold-blooded. You’ve never cared about me. The only person you care about and love is Zhou Xu.”

Zhou Yan, her eyes red, laughed and staggered forward a few steps, her hair disheveled. "I've become like this because of you."

"You're the one who made me like this. Since you like Ah-Xu, I'll transform myself into Ah-Xu's appearance."

"I like you so much, I've liked you for so many years, but why do you never even look at me?" Zhou Yan's hands trembled as she touched her face, her voice shaking uncontrollably, and the madness in her eyes made it seem as if she had long since lost her mind.

"But what about you? You actually fell in love with Jiang Hua, abandoned A Xu, abandoned me and Mom. You abandoned us, so why are you still bothering me now!"

"You'd give up your life for her."

"You've made your choice, so don't give me any more hope. I'd rather you never bother with me again."

"Anyway, Mom has gone crazy and won't get better."

“I’m ruined too. I live a life of debauchery, in hell, suffering day after day. Why are you still bothering me? You can live your own life with a clear conscience and take care of the murderer who took Ah-Xu’s heart.”

"The money you gave me was just a way to appease me, to make yourself feel better, and to make up for your so-called guilt." Zhou Yan looked at him and laughed bitterly, her eyes slightly red, tears welling up in her eyes. "But I... I won't let you have your way!"

"The Jiang family, and Jiang Hua... will get their comeuppance!"

Zhou Yan wanted to torture herself, to turn herself into this inhuman, ghostly state, in order to see the emotions she desired in his eyes; she wanted to see Pei Zhan feel sorry for her.

I want to make him feel guilty, and I also want to make him sad.

She wanted him to care about her in this way.

She thought Jiang Hua had killed him after he fired those shots. She was so heartbroken and saddened. She blamed herself and tried to escape, unwilling to remember it anymore.

But what about him?

They had long forgotten the time they once spent together.

Even if she tortures herself to the point of being inhuman, he wouldn't care at all.

Yes, not only him, but no one has ever cared about her since she was a child.

Nobody loves her!

She was the one who was abandoned from beginning to end.

Zhou Yan had also thought about dying and ending it all.

Perhaps, at her grave, someone will shed tears for her.

At least it proves that there are people in this world who love her.

Pei Zhan slowly approached her, speaking with profound wisdom: "No one ever wanted to give up on you; you gave up on yourself."

"No one ever forced you to do anything."

“Ayan, if you keep making the same mistake, no one will bear the consequences for you.”

"Enough, enough! You don't care about me at all, so don't give me these high-sounding words! What do you know? What do you understand? You don't understand anything!" Zhou Yan bit her lip, a ferocious look on her face: "What consequences? I didn't care a long time ago! Anyway, I have nothing left. If I'm not doing well, none of you will be doing well either!"

Her eyes gleamed with madness, her hands were clenched into fists, and her body trembled slightly, whether from anger or fear, it was hard to tell.

Kagel stepped forward and spoke up, "Miss Zhou Yan, whether Jiang Weiguo was the mastermind behind Miss Zhou Xu's death was explained to you by Madam five years ago. Including... on the day Miss Zhou Xu's accident happened, do you really think that Master knew nothing?"

"There are some things that the master doesn't want to point out, but only wants to exonerate you and save you some face."

"You are the one who knows best about Miss Zhou Xu's death."

Zhou Yan's pupils contracted, and her eyes suddenly looked to the side in a panic. "I...I don't understand what you're talking about!"

Kagel: "Some lies, if you keep them on your lips, will never become the truth."

"It's just self-deception."

"The autopsy report of Miss Zhou Xu back then contained hallucinogenic drugs. Miss Zhou Yan must know better than anyone where these drugs came from."

"Including the money your master sent you every month when he sent you to study abroad, plus what you earned yourself, there is also a portion of unexplained funds in your account."

"No, I'm fine, I didn't do it. I... I don't know..." Zhou Yan's voice grew softer and softer until it was almost a murmur. Her eyes were vacant, and she collapsed to the ground as if she had lost her soul.

Zhou Yan never imagined that those carefully woven lies and disguises would be completely torn apart, and that the shameful truths could no longer be concealed.

Kagel looked at Zhou Yan's appearance without the slightest sympathy, and said coldly, "Miss Zhou Yan, both the master and Madam Jiang Hua have done more than enough for you."

A lie that you keep telling yourself will never become the truth.

"You should face your own heart and frankly admit the truth you have been covering up, including the lies you have never dared to admit, regarding Miss Zhou Xu's death."

"The drug that was put in the water that Miss Zhou Xu drank back then was your doing. The purpose was to make Miss Zhou Xu confused, so that she would not be able to avoid the car accident on the road due to her lack of judgment."

"You were jealous because of your relationship with Miss Zhou Xu. So when Young Master Xu Zhou Lan approached you, you already knew beforehand that Miss Zhou Xu would suffer this staged car accident. From beginning to end, you never intended for Miss Zhou Xu to survive!"

"In order to escape, he transferred his hatred to his wife and found a reason to absolve himself."

"You... are not innocent."

"I'm also sorry, Miss Zhou Xu."

Zhou Yan felt as if a gaping wound had been torn open in her heart. Memories long buried in her mind suddenly surged towards her like a tidal wave. She bent her knees, grabbed her hair, and tried to brush away those memories, but they grew clearer and clearer. "No, it's not like that. It's not like that. I didn't mean to hurt her, I just..."

She couldn't bring herself to say it, and couldn't find a reason to excuse herself.

She hated many people, but she forgot that she was partly responsible for Ah Xu's death back then.

It was because of her own jealousy. She was jealous of the love her mother had given her since childhood, and jealous that she had taken away the person she liked. As long as she was there, Pei Zhan would never notice her.

So she thought, it would be great if Ah Xu disappeared.

Ah Xu is really dead.

She thought no one would know this secret.

In order to escape, he blamed all the mistakes on Jiang Hua.

If she had to hate someone, the person she hated the most was herself.

She could have prevented this tragedy from happening.

She killed Ah Xu.

She killed her…

"Yes, I went to see her, I went to see her..."

"I regret it. I want her back."

...

Fifteen years ago.

Zhou Yan's gaze inadvertently swept over her younger sister Zhou Xu's slightly messy drawer.

Driven by curiosity, she gently pulled open the drawer, and a beautifully crafted diary came into view.

It seemed to be hiding some unknown secret, attracting her curiosity.

She walked over as if possessed, opened the drawer, and a beautifully crafted diary came into view.

The cover is decorated with tiny floral patterns, which is Zhou Xu's favorite style.

Zhou Yan gently opened the diary, and lines of delicate handwriting appeared before her eyes. Each page was densely filled with Zhou Xu's secret love for Pei Zhan. The words were full of the girl's delicate yet passionate emotions, recording every day she spent with Pei Zhan.

My eyes followed the words, and a complex mix of emotions welled up inside me: jealousy, resentment, and a hint of indescribable anger.

She turned the pages one by one, as if she could see Zhou Xu happily telling Pei Zhan about her love for him, while she herself had never received even a single tender glance from Pei Zhan.

Rain on April 12, 2006

When I went to school today, I checked the weather forecast and knew it would rain, so I deliberately didn't bring an umbrella.

Because I wanted my brother to come and pick me up from school.

I waited for a long time at the school gate, feeling somewhat disappointed because I thought he wouldn't come.

But in the end, he still came.

It was Pei Zhan. He was holding a black umbrella and walking towards me, his clothes soaked.

He took two umbrellas and gave me one, but I didn't take it.

Because I wanted him to hold an umbrella for me so I could get close to him.

April 15, 2006, Sunny

My brother bought me a gift. It was raining that day, and I mentioned in the bookstore that I liked this bookmark. I didn't expect my brother to still buy it for me.

I love so much.

If only my brother would always be good to me.

April 18, 2006, Sunny

My brother's birthday is coming up soon, and he said he'll grant me a request if I get a perfect score on my final exam this semester.

I've already decided what I want.

Behind it is a small red heart.

June 20, 2006, cloudy

I am angry!!

My brother went to that street again.

He said he was waiting for someone, but I didn't know who it was. I asked my brother, but he never told me.

I don't want my brother to leave.

Because I want to be with my brother forever.

We will always be one family.

On the day Ah Xu had the accident, Zhou Yan remembered that it was pouring rain outside, but Zhou Xu insisted on going out despite the rain.

Zhou Yan instantly understood what she wanted to do, and a wicked thought began to grow in her heart.

"Sister, aren't you at work?"

"Why are you back?"

Zhou Yan: "I came back to get a coat. It's raining outside, where are you going?"

Zhou Xu chuckled, speaking in riddles, "It's a secret."

She has beautiful dimples when she smiles, and her youthful appearance is lively and charming, with skin that glows white.

Zhou Yan dropped out of school early and worked outside, exposed to the sun and rain, her skin became dark and she wasn't as pretty as her. Seeing her always made me feel inexplicably inferior.

Seeing her changing her shoes, a resolute glint flashed in his eyes.

She turned and walked towards the kitchen, watching the white powder dissolve quickly in the water and disappear, just like the last vestige of conscience in her heart. Having done all this, Zhou Yan felt a mixture of tension and a strange sense of pleasure. She thought that as long as Zhou Xu drank this water, no one would know what she had done, and it would all be unrelated to her afterward.