Endless Fall

236 Jiaojiao, Forgive Me

“Three million.” She offered for another price, her eyes pitiful. “I really need money now.”

“A diary isn’t worth that much.”

“Then give me a price.”

“A hundred thousand.” If not for the fact that he wanted to get the diary, Gu Quan would not even want to give her a single cent. “If you don’t want it, then forget it.”

The price he offered was really surprising.

Only then did Su Tian realize that she could not control him.

She calculated her savings in her mind. Taking away the air ticket and the rent, she could only live a good life for a month.

However, she had no other choice.

“Sure.” Su Tian unzipped her bag and handed him the property ownership certificate of the apartment. “But you have to help me sell the house.”

“I don’t have time.”

“Get your secretary to do it.”

“The streets are full of real estate agents. Go and get one for yourself.” Gu Quan did not want to have anything to do with her in the future.

His unwillingness to back down made Su Tian heartbroken.

She pulled back her hand. “The diary is under her bed.”

Gu Quan asked the housekeeper to go upstairs to look for it. When the housekeeper found the dusty diary, he transferred the money to her.

He stubbed out his cigarette. “You got it?”

“Yes.” Su Tian grabbed her cell phone and stood up. She looked into his eyes. “Quan, I’m leaving.”

“Bye.”

“I’m saying I’m going overseas.” She took two steps forward, looking reluctant to part with him. “I might not come back in the future.”

“Whether you come back or not has nothing to do with me.” Gu Quan returned indifferently and closed the door.

In the end, he did not even look at her.

“Sir, it’s wiped clean.” The housekeeper wiped the cover of the diary twice with a wet tissue and handed it to him with both hands.

Gu Quan took it. “Thank you.” He drank the red wine poured by the housekeeper and opened the diary with trembling fingers.

April 6th: “On our first day in love, we went to watch a movie. I don’t like the movie he chose, but I like him.”

May 6th: “We’ve been in love for a month. I accidentally sprained my ankle. It’s very tiring for him to carry me to the class. I hope I get better soon.”

July 6th: “He gave me 99 roses to celebrate our three-month anniversary.”

September 6th: “We’ve been in love for five months. My period was brought forward. He went to buy me sanitary pads in his pajamas. When he came back, I blushed.”

December 6th: “Eight months into our relationship. He had a high fever. When I heard him call my name over the phone, I couldn’t help but cry.”

February 6th: “Ten months…”

At this moment, two years of memories appeared in front of him.

When Gu Quan flipped to the last page, tears slid down from the corners of his eyes and landed quietly on the paper, staining her beautiful handwriting.

He sat on the sofa in a daze for a long time before returning to the bedroom to put on his coat. He hurriedly went out and got into the car.

The radio in the car was playing the song called “Favorite”.

A gentle female voice accompanied him to Ming Xin Mansion.

Gu Quan got out of the car with red eyes and went to Unit 9 as quickly as he could. He knocked on the door of the apartment on the right on the eighth floor.

“Jiaojiao.” He kept calling her name, each word filled with regret and affection.

He did not get a response for a long time. Since his number was blocked, he could only contact Song Zhen to help.

The sensor lights went on and off.

He leaned against the wall and stared at the screen. Finally, five minutes later, he received a WeChat message with Lin Jiao’s location.

Red Maple Forest was not far from Ming Xin Mansion. With overwhelming anticipation, he pressed the doorbell.

Ding dong—

The doorbell rang twice, and the person he couldn’t wait to see finally appeared.

“What’s wrong?” Lin Jiao met his teary eyes and could not figure out what he was up to.

The moment Gu Quan saw her, he felt even more regretful.

He held her hand tightly, his hoarse voice filled with pleading. “Jiaojiao, forgive me, okay?”

“Forgive you for what?”

“Forgive me for what I’ve done in the past. I didn’t cherish you and hurt you, but I’ll change. I won’t let you suffer again.”

Smelling alcohol, Lin Jiao suspected that he had drunk too much.

She broke free from his grip and reminded him calmly, “Gu Quan, I have a boyfriend.”

“I know.”

“If you know, why are you still saying this?”

Gu Quan looked at her with a burning gaze. “I’ve tried to let you go, but I can’t do it. I can’t watch others have you.”

If not for the diary, he might have chosen to take it step by step and get closer to her slowly.

However, he did not want or dare to do so now. He was afraid that that person would steal her heart and get all her love.

“Winfey.” A deep voice interrupted Lin Jiao’s thoughts.

Pei Zhi held Lin Jiao and retreated. He glanced at Gu Quan provocatively. “This is?”

When that familiar face came into view, Gu Quan’s mind buzzed and he was stunned.

He never expected Lin Jiao’s boyfriend to be the president of Sheng Heng.

In the midst of his indescribable emotions, he felt hurt by their intimate posture.

“How did you two meet?” Gu Quan asked.

“We’re college alumni.”

“No wonder.” Pei Zhi hung the towel on his broad shoulder. “Come in and sit for a while?”

Even though he was wearing a bathrobe, his noble aura did not diminish at all. He easily outshone Gu Quan.

If it were anyone else, Gu Quan might have a chance of winning, but not against Pei Zhi.

“No need.” Gu Quan smiled bitterly.

His enthusiasm was completely extinguished, and he regained his rationality. “I’m sorry to disturb you.”

Pei Zhi said, “It’s fine.” He held the door handle and touched her cheek when he closed the door. “Wifey, shall we continue?”

With a click, the door closed. His especially ambiguous words were directed at the person outside the door.

“Don’t give me that.” Lin Jiao pushed his shoulder away, a smile flashing across her eyes. “Did you hear what he said just now?”

“I heard him.” He led her back to the living room and took two sips of water. “He regrets it.”

“Are you jealous?”

“Would you believe me if I said I wasn’t?”

“I would.” Lin Jiao knelt on the sofa and wiped his hair. “Did you already guess what he was going to say when you asked me to send him the location?”

“Sort of?” Pei Zhi looked up. “He came to look for you so late at night. I can’t think of anything else other than wanting to get back together with you.”

He rubbed the soft flesh on her waist. The calluses on his fingers were like electric currents, making her skin tingle.

Lin Jiao pulled his hand away. “Don’t move.” She wiped the water off his hair. “I guess he won’t come looking for me again.”

“That’s for the best.” If Gu Quan came to disturb them again, it would be insensible.