Having been reborn, why would he be afraid of Mr. Gu, who still has a white moonlight?

Song Wanwan rode her horse alone into a grove of trees, lined with rows and rows of small white poplars.

She casually tied the horse to a poplar tree, found a sunny patch of grass, and lay down.

Looking at the blue sky and the vast expanse of clouds in the distance, it's truly a beautiful day.

She pulled her hat over her face, closed her eyes, and smelled the fresh scent of grass. The rustling of leaves in the wind filled her ears, and her heart found a moment of peace.

A smile curved her lips, and she looked completely at ease.

Slowly, a man quietly walked to her side and sat down.

Gu Tingyao glanced at her sideways, his eyes indifferent, and his deep voice rang out, "You really know how to find a quiet place to hide away."

Song Wanwan lifted the brim of her hat and looked up at him. He was alone, and she didn't see Huo Nanxin. "Even if it were quiet, you still found out. Why aren't you with Huo Nanxin? What are you doing here?"

Gu Tingyao said calmly, "I taught her to ride for a while, but she was a little afraid of horses, so she went back to rest. I rode by myself for a bit. When I came over, I saw a horse tied up and wondered who it was. I didn't expect it to be you."

Then she added, "Weren't you riding a horse with Gu Tingzhou? I saw him go back with a really sour face."

Song Wanwan wasn't surprised and said, "We talked about some unpleasant things."

Gu Tingyao smiled slightly, "You really have a knack for making Gu Tingzhou, who is usually expressionless, show his emotions. It's rare to find someone who can anger him."

Since her conversation with Gu Tingyao at Chuxiangzhai, Song Wanwan has resolved the misunderstanding between them. They are no longer at odds as before, but rather like friends who have known each other for many years.

She gave a bitter laugh. "If my wife says she wants a divorce, no one would be happy about that!"

Gu Tingyao was only briefly surprised before quickly regaining his composure and saying calmly, "I never thought you two would last. Divorce was inevitable. I just didn't expect you to stick it out for seven years and even get married. How many seven-year periods of youth does anyone have?"

Song Wanwan didn't take it to heart and teased, "You seem more mature now, like someone who's about to get married."

Gu Tingyao murmured, "Have you thought this through?"

Song Wanwan said coldly, "Life is so long, you have to try different things and meet different people to broaden your horizons. It's not that I can't live without him. When I meet someone I feel I can spend my whole life with, I'll see that Gu Tingzhou is nothing special after all."

Gu Tingyao stared at her intently, then smiled calmly, "Song Wanwan, you've changed. You've changed so much I almost don't recognize you anymore. You used to never say these things, but it's good. Everyone has to grow. No one can stand still and wait for someone forever. You have to look forward."

Song Wanwan gave a bitter smile. "In the face of repeated disappointment and despair, one must learn to grow until one finally comes to one's senses. Perhaps all it takes is a catalyst, and I just happened to encounter one."

Gu Tingyao looked up at the sky and teased, "You talk as if you've experienced life and death."

Song Wanwan's expression was cold and aloof, but a meaningful smile appeared at the corner of her mouth.

Gu Tingyao asked in confusion, "What do you mean by laughing like that? Have you suddenly realized I'm doing really well?"

Song Wanwan rolled her eyes. "No, I just realized that I actually get along well with you. How come I didn't realize that back in high school?"

Gu Tingzhou said with a laugh, "That's because back then you only saw Gu Tingzhou and excluded everyone else. I was also very popular in high school, so what was it about Gu Tingzhou that attracted you?"

Song Wanwan felt somewhat relieved. She had experienced the highs and lows of life, becoming lifeless and like a walking corpse, confused about life and unable to find direction.

Back then, Song Wanwan desperately needed spiritual redemption, and Gu Tingzhou just happened to appear.

He was Song Wanwan's salvation, filling the void in her heart and giving her something to look forward to, something to look forward to every time she waited in the piano room.

The long wait instilled a possessiveness in Song Wanwan; she wanted to be with Gu Tingzhou every day.

In order to catch up with him, Song Wanwan worked very hard to become more outstanding and better so that she could be worthy of him.

And she did indeed reach her full potential, excelled, and was admitted to the same university.

She was completely devoted to him, wanted his love, and constantly clung to him for attention.

Her love was too overwhelming, making him feel suffocated.

The unequal love left her scarred and she did many crazy things, which gradually drove him away from her.

Su Lina returned to China, and the two rekindled their relationship, but she ultimately died tragically in prison.

In this life, she will no longer chase after him. She will have her own career. Only by staying away from him can she avoid another tragic end.

However, the events of her past life were already Song Wanwan's biggest secret, one that no one could explore or overcome.

Gu Tingyao's sudden phone ringing interrupted Song Wanwan's reverie, and she quickly pulled herself out of it.

He took out his phone, glanced at the name in the contact's name, swiped to unlock the phone, and answered the call.

She adopted a gentler tone, "Okay, I know, I'll be right back."

After saying that, he hung up the phone, stood up, and dusted off his pants. "Let's go, it's time to eat."

******

Song Wanwan retrieved her phone from Gu Tingzhou and saw messages from Bai Li, all asking about what happened after she left with Qin Zijin last night.

She called her directly and told her what had happened last night.

Bai Li held his phone in silence for a while before saying, "I didn't expect you to have resolved your issues with Qin Zijin. She's such a sharp-tongued person."

Song Wanwan chuckled. "I left last night. Did anything happen at the class reunion? Did you see Jiang Jie?"

At the mention of this, Bai Li became hesitant, and Song Wanwan immediately sensed something was wrong, asking with a worried expression, "Didn't you see Jiang Jie?"

Bai Li immediately said, "No, I just don't know how to tell you."

"What's so hard to say? Just say it."

Bai Li paused for a moment, then said, "I'm at Jiang Jie's house right now. He really has lost weight and looks more handsome."

Song Wanwan suddenly realized what was happening and asked in surprise, "That's not the point, is it? What are you doing at his house?"

Bai Li whispered, "We were both drunk last night, and then... I slept with him."

Song Wanwan exclaimed loudly, "Bai Li...you...you're really something! You really know how to make a perfect couple. Your dream has come true!"

Bai Li said somewhat dejectedly, "What should we do?"

Song Wanwan asked calmly, "Does he have a girlfriend or is he married?"

Bai Li said meekly, "He said there wasn't any."

Song Wanwan breathed a sigh of relief and comforted him, "Since neither of them are single, then let's date. You're single and he's single, isn't that perfect? ​​What's there to be conflicted about?"

Bai Li slapped his forehead and said, "That's right, you know what, people say girls change a lot as they grow up, but I never thought every fat person was a potential star. Once he lost weight, Jiang Jie really became handsome."

Song Wanwan was speechless at Bai Li's sudden change from a conflicted look to one of infatuation.

"I made a phone call, but I don't know what he was yelling about. I called you for dinner, but you couldn't hear me."

Gu Tingzhou's sudden voice interrupted Song Wanwan's phone call with Bai Li.

Song Wanwan said a few words to Bai Li and then hung up.