Meeting you in autumn

The door slammed shut behind him with a loud bang, as if it were a final verdict on Guan Yu.

Guan Yu squatted down slowly, feeling helpless. Her body seemed to lose its support, and she collapsed limply to the ground.

Tears streamed down her face like a burst dam, soaking her clothes.

She hugged herself tightly, trying to find a sliver of warmth and comfort, but all she found was endless cold and loneliness.

Jing Yi's words just now were like a heavy hammer, piercing her heart deeply.

She knew that A-Yi would never forgive her. Her heart was breaking, she was in so much pain that she couldn't breathe, and she felt as if she had been completely drained, leaving only an empty shell.

After a long while, the door was gently pushed open again, making a soft "creak" sound.

However, it wasn't Jing Yi who came in this time, but Shen Chen.

His steps were quick and light, as if they carried a sense of urgency.

He ran straight to Guan Yu's side, his slightly furrowed brows revealing his inner worry.

His eyes were like the water in a deep pool, calm yet containing deep concern.

"Xiaoyu, what happened? Why are you crying?" Shen Chen squatted down with a worried look on his face, holding Guan Yu's arms tightly with both hands, as if afraid that she would suddenly disappear.

His voice was deep and gentle, carrying a reassuring power.

Upon hearing Shen Chen's voice, Guan Yu shook her head vigorously, tears welling up in her eyes like glistening pearls.

"Tell Brother Shen Chen, who bullied you?" Shen Chen's face darkened, and a spark of anger flashed in his eyes.

His voice became serious and firm, as if conveying a determination to protect Guan Yu.

"It's okay, Brother Shen Chen, I'm really fine." Guan Yu slowly stood up, wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, and forced a smile.

However, there was a hint of bitterness and helplessness in her smile.

Seeing that she wasn't going to talk about it, Shen Chen had no choice but to stop asking. He silently looked at Guan Yu, his heartache growing more and more evident in his eyes.

"Let's go back first!" Shen Chen said in a low voice.

Guan Yu nodded, and then the two walked towards the door. Guan Yu went to the previous lounge first, took the things from the table, and returned the way they came.

As Shen Chen watched Guan Yu's slender figure slowly walk towards him, he gently took off his suit jacket and carefully put it on Guan Yu, as if he were protecting a precious treasure.

"Put these on, or you'll catch a cold." Shen Chen's voice was filled with a gentle doting tone, and his eyes were full of concern and care.

Guan Yu did not refuse; she silently put on her coat.

The two then walked off the field together, with Guan Yu's steps appearing somewhat heavy.

Jing Yi stood at a distance, watching the two figures leave, and the suit jacket draped over Guan Yu's shoulders, and couldn't help but sneer.

His face was as gloomy as the sky before a storm, and his eyes were filled with indifference and disdain.

Then, he turned away indifferently, leaving behind a lonely and resolute figure.

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The two then went to Aunt Su's house...

"You two didn't even tell Aunt Su before coming to the capital! If I had known you were coming, Aunt Su would have prepared lots of delicious food for you!"

Aunt Su sat on the soft sofa, holding Guan Yu's slender and delicate hand tightly, her face showing a hint of reproach.

But those bright and kind eyes were overflowing with endless doting affection.

Guan Yu felt embarrassed after Aunt Su said that. She subconsciously scratched her long, shiny black hair, blushed, and stammered, "This... I just forgot for a moment!"

After saying that, she stuck out her tongue shyly.

Aunt Su looked at Guan Yu's cute and playful appearance and couldn't help but chuckle. She reached out her right hand and gently flicked Guan Yu's fair and jade-like forehead.

Then, with a smile on her face, she playfully scolded, "You~ I just can't do anything with you!"

After laughing, Aunt Su seemed to remember something and took Guan Yu's hand again, asking with concern, "By the way, how long do you plan to stay this time?"

As he spoke, his gaze remained fixed on Guan Yu, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Guan Yu lowered her head slightly, avoiding Aunt Su's eager gaze. Her originally bright and lively eyes now seemed somewhat dull and lifeless.

After a moment of silence, she slowly raised her head and replied softly, "Aunt Su, I haven't actually decided yet! The main reason I'm going back to Beijing this time is because I've encountered some tricky issues that I need to deal with."

"Oh, I see." Aunt Su nodded thoughtfully, indicating her understanding.

Just then, Shen Chen, who had been sitting quietly to the side, suddenly stood up and said apologetically, "Aunt Su, I'm so sorry, we'll have to take our leave now."

Upon hearing this, Aunt Su's face immediately darkened, and she complained with a hint of dissatisfaction, "You brat, you haven't even warmed your seat yet, why are you in such a hurry to leave?"

Shen Chen quickly smiled apologetically, "Oh, Aunt Su, don't be angry! We really have some very important and urgent things to do! We'll definitely have a good chat with you next time we have the chance."

"Alright, you two go ahead!" Aunt Su's originally kind face instantly turned serious when she heard that they had something important to do.

She frowned slightly, a hint of worry in her eyes.

"Aunt Su, we'll be going now!" Guan Yu stood up and gently patted her clothes, as if trying to smooth out the wrinkles.

Then, she raised her head, smiled at Aunt Su, and looked at her with determination in her eyes.

"Mmm," Aunt Su replied with a smile, but there was a hint of forcedness in her smile, as if she was trying to hide her inner unease.

The two then drove to Shen Chen's villa in Beijing.

As soon as she entered the house, Guan Yu couldn't wait to take off her coat and casually put it on the sofa.

A corner of her coat hung on the ground, as if telling the story of her haste.

Then, she turned to Shen Chen and said, "Brother Shen Chen, I'm going to work on the proposal for tomorrow's meeting with Xingyi Group."

Her voice was clear and loud, as if she were showing Shen Chen her determination.

“Okay, go ahead!” Shen Chen nodded, his gaze falling on Guan Yu.

Guan Yu then went upstairs, her steps light and firm. She entered her room and gently closed the door, instantly making the room quiet.

Then, as if all her strength had been drained, she collapsed onto the bed, her mind filled with images of her entanglement with Jing Yi and the words he had spoken.

She knew what had happened back then, but there was nothing she could do. She then took out something she had forgotten at the meeting and stared at it for a long time.

She whispered, "Ah Yi, I'm sorry..." She closed her eyes, and then a tear fell from her eye.

After a long while, she took a deep breath, got out of bed, slowly walked to her desk, sat down, turned on her computer, and began to focus intently on working on the project proposal…