A Life of Encounters and Regrets

If a person’s life has a beginning, a process, and an end, the encounter with certain people might be a regret from start to finish.

Sitting in a car driving down the busy street, Mu Yaochen’s gaze fell upon Luo Yao, who was staring blankly out the window, lost in thought. In that moment, she too pondered the mysteries of life, much like a philosopher.

Humans are creatures adept at hiding their true selves.

The extended sedan caught the attention of many passersby, even though this was a wealthy neighborhood. Such an expensive car, with its perfectly matched license plate numbers, was bound to turn heads.

Soon, the car pulled up in front of a clothing store and stopped.

The process of shopping for clothes was quite enjoyable, perhaps due to the drastic change in Mu Yaochen’s personality. Luo Yao wasn’t forced to buy anything; instead, he chose everything based on his own preferences.

The clothing store offered a variety of styles, and the ambiance was more classic than the usual bustling commercial streets. Luo Yao could take his time selecting items he liked.

‘Miss, take a look at this…’ Mu Yaochen sat in a nearby chair, watching Luo Yao as he admired himself in the mirror.

‘What?’

Mu Yaochen heard Frost’s voice and turned in her direction. As she did, Frost placed her phone in front of her.

‘Shocking… The Queen of Fanhai City, Mu Yaochen, has a young male companion…’

‘The formidable CEO who avoids men is secretly keeping a male companion…’

‘The true appearance of Mu Yaochen’s male companion…’

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Mu Yaochen frowned as she read today’s top headlines. Was someone deliberately stirring up trouble?

Currently, all the top stories were about photos of her and Luo Yao from last night at the Zui Jin Nightclub. Their faces were clearly visible, and this story was spreading rapidly across the internet.

‘Sigh, have someone suppress this.’ Mu Yaochen shook her head, not surprised by the incident. After all, she was a prominent figure in Fanhai City, and this wasn’t her first time trending online.

She then put down her phone and turned her attention back to Luo Yao, who was still shopping happily, oblivious to the fact that he was trending on multiple platforms. Even if he had noticed, he couldn’t help but feel uncomfortable with the strange looks from the store’s staff and the salesperson sneaking photos of him.

Unfortunately, Luo Yao was unaware of his sudden internet fame as he continued to shop with joy.

Meanwhile, at his former school…

‘Dreamy, did you see this?’

The headline of the day was causing a stir at the school.

Students were always full of energy, especially when it came to trending topics on the internet. Some had even dropped out to become live streamers, chasing fame and fortune.

However, this morning’s news headline wasn’t just a joke or a source of entertainment for the students; it was a bombshell.

‘I saw it. What about it?’ Su Mengqi sat frozen in her seat, her mind a whirlwind of confusion.

Since this morning, when she first saw the news, she hadn’t been herself. She couldn’t even remember how she got to school, feeling like her brain was a jumbled mess.

‘It’s just that…’

‘That person isn’t him.’ Su Mengqi shook her head, looking at her classmates, some familiar, some not. Although she couldn’t believe it, Su Mengqi kept telling herself that the person in the news wasn’t Luo Yao. How could someone like Luo Yao be involved with someone of Mu Yaochen’s status? It was impossible.

Su Mengqi knew a bit about Mu Yaochen. The Blue Bird Group, which she controlled, dominated Fanhai City’s finance, real estate, and a portion of the nationwide pharmaceutical industry.

The two of them couldn’t possibly cross paths, and Luo Yao was in love with her, right? Yes, Luo Yao would never betray her. His heart belonged to her alone. How could he become the male companion of someone named Mu Yaochen? It was impossible.

Su Mengqi’s eyes spun in circles as her mind raced with thoughts of the morning’s headlines, especially the reveal of Mu Yaochen’s male companion’s true identity…

Su Mengqi knew these were clickbait headlines, but her trembling fingers couldn’t bring herself to click through. If it was true, what would she do? They just looked alike, that’s all.

Oh, right, she had asked the butler to find information about Luo Yao’s family a few days ago, but there was still no word. What if they had moved to a different city?

Originally, Su Mengqi had hoped that Luo Yao hadn’t left Fanhai City, but now she found herself wishing that his family had already left the city, starting a new life elsewhere.

But that was just a hope. Su Mengqi couldn’t bear the thought of Luo Yao in another woman’s bed, smiling or crying. She couldn’t imagine it because, in the blurred photos, only their faces were clear. The woman was alluring and exuded an inexplicable air of dominance, while the man was delicate and refined, instantly stirring protective instincts.

The phrase ‘a match made in heaven’ couldn’t be more fitting for these two. Su Mengqi, who knew Luo Yao well, recognized him instantly in the photos.

But she couldn’t bear to imagine Luo Yao cuddling up to Mu Yaochen, his face buried in her chest, or the sight of them together. That honor should have been hers. And if Luo Yao was truly with Mu Yaochen, Su Mengqi would go mad.

If it were true, Su Mengqi didn’t know what she would do. Unforgivable.

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Luo Yao didn’t like money, did he? Sure, Mu Yaochen was wealthy, but Su Mengqi was rich too. Did Luo Yao dislike her? Or was there something else going on?

Just as Su Mengqi was lost in her fantasies and self-deception, the harsh, grating sound of the school bell signaled the start of class.

Class time… Luo Yao, I have to find you.

……….

Meanwhile, Luo Yao, who was happily shopping in the clothing store, felt a sudden chill run down his spine. What was this? It was almost summer… Was he coming down with something?

Luo Yao shrugged off the feeling and continued browsing the expensive-looking clothes. It didn’t matter how much they cost; Mu Yaochen was paying.