mtl008 Chapter 124 is about going abroad, not the end.
Chapter 124 is about going abroad, not the end.
Su Su didn't need to worry about what happened next; Yang Ning would handle it all.
All she had to do was follow instructions and study medicine diligently every day.
While Yang Ning was secretly transporting the medical supplies and weapons he had obtained back to China, Su Su specially affixed several lucky charms to Yang Ning, wishing him the best of luck.
Even if any problems arise, with Qiqi monitoring the situation, Su Su can salvage the situation in time.
In the bustling college, students were all walking quickly.
Su Su was dressed in a simple dress, the hem of which swayed gently with her quick steps. She held the experimental data tightly in her hand, her focused and determined expression making it seem as if everything around her was irrelevant.
She was deep in thought about the next experiment that was about to begin, the complex experimental data and procedures swirling in her mind.
At this moment, Pei Li appeared.
He had previously assured Su Su that he was financially strapped and unable to travel abroad, but now he was dressed in a sharp casual suit, his shoes were shiny, and his hair was styled meticulously. He looked radiant and completely different from what he had said before.
However, her eyes were no longer as clear as when she was in love with the original owner; instead, they looked tired and weary.
Beside him nestled a woman with exquisite makeup and fashionable attire—Gu Mingzhu.
She wore a gorgeous long dress and dazzling jewelry, her eyes revealing a hint of arrogance and doubt.
Su Su walked straight ahead without glancing to either side, as if Pei Li was just an insignificant passerby in her world.
Her gaze was firm and cold, her steps unwavering and unhesitating, as if she hadn't heard Pei Li's trembling cry at all: "Su Su? Is that you?"
Pei Li's gaze was fixed on that familiar figure, and he was convinced that it must be the lover he had been longing for.
A flicker of surprise and panic crossed his eyes as he tried to weave quickly through the crowd toward Su Su.
However, there were simply too many pedestrians on campus, coming and going, creating a bustling scene.
Pei Li weaved through the crowd, constantly dodging pedestrians, but just as he was about to grab Su Su's hand, Su Su's figure quietly disappeared around a corner, leaving Pei Li standing there dumbfounded, his outstretched hand still hanging in mid-air, his face full of disappointment and resentment.
"Ali, who are you looking for? Su something?" Gu Mingzhu frowned, her delicate lips slightly pouting, her tone full of doubt.
Seeing her fiancé calling her so affectionately, she felt a strange displeasure welling up inside her, and a hint of jealousy flickered in her eyes.
"It's nothing! He's just an old friend. We haven't seen each other in a long time, and I was a little excited to see him suddenly."
Pei Li slowly lowered his hand, his whole being seemingly stripped of its soul, instantly becoming dejected. His voice was low and weak, and his explanation to Gu Mingzhu sounded somewhat perfunctory, merely a casual remark, his mind clearly still immersed in his fleeting encounter with Su Su.
"Old friend, why are you calling her so affectionately? Anyone who didn't know better would think she's your ex-lover!"
Gu Mingzhu's casual complaint was like a sharp sword, piercing straight into Pei Li's heart.
Pei Li's body stiffened abruptly, as if he had been struck in a vital spot. He subconsciously looked at Gu Mingzhu, a hint of fear and unease flashing in his eyes.
When he saw the subtle mockery in Gu Mingzhu's eyes, his heart tightened, and he quickly said, "Heh, it seems I wasn't wrong!"
Gu Mingzhu's voice was icy, and her gaze was fixed on Pei Li, as if trying to find the answer in his face.
"No, no. Mingzhu, let me explain."
Fine beads of sweat appeared on Pei Li's forehead, his hands trembled slightly involuntarily, and his eyes were filled with anxiety and fear as he tried to explain everything to Gu Mingzhu, but for a moment he didn't know where to begin.
"Oh, then you go ahead, I'm listening." Gu Mingzhu crossed her arms over her chest, her bright red nails gleaming coldly in the sunlight. She slightly raised her chin toward Pei Li, her eyes filled with scrutiny and a hint of barely perceptible annoyance, signaling Pei Li to begin his explanation.
Seeing Gu Mingzhu's oppressive attitude, Pei Li's carefully prepared words suddenly became stuck in his throat, and he choked up.
His gaze began to wander, unable to meet Gu Mingzhu's all-seeing eyes, and he could only change the subject.
Gu Mingzhu snorted coldly, extremely disappointed by Pei Li's evasive attitude, and turned to leave.
She thought to herself that Pei Li was an obedient and sensible person who could stay with her, but she never expected him to be such an dishonest person who dared not face the problem.
Seeing this, Pei Li couldn't care less about Su Su anymore; his immediate priority was to catch up with Gu Mingzhu.
He knew all too well that his life had been a complete mess for the past three years. Ever since his maternal grandfather was secretly ousted by his political enemies, the family's power had plummeted.
He himself was in extreme pain because of his emotional entanglement with Su Su. In a daze, he was tricked into gambling by someone with bad intentions, thus incurring huge debts.
His mother was heartbroken for him. First, she cried and begged him to turn over a new leaf, and then she had to use the family savings to pay off his gambling debts, hoping that he could pull himself together and protect the last bit of dignity and property of the Bai family.
My maternal grandfather suddenly fell seriously ill, and the medical expenses were like a bottomless pit, constantly devouring the family's remaining wealth.
To make matters worse, he was also maliciously framed while writing in the literary world, and was suspected of containing treasonous ideas in his works, which ruined his reputation in the literary world.
Her mother tried everything she could think of—she cried, she hit—but Pei Li still couldn't truly escape this predicament and showed no significant improvement.
Left with no other choice, for the sake of the family's future, the maternal grandfather swallowed his pride and went to propose marriage to Gu Mingzhu. After all, her grandfather was a general who held great military power, and if the Bai family could form an alliance with the Gu family, there might still be a glimmer of hope for them.
After the Bai family's marriage alliance with the Gu family, their lives did indeed improve compared to before, but Pei Li was plunged into a deeper quagmire of suffering. In the Gu family, everyone, from top to bottom, looked down on him because of his impoverished past and the Bai family's current dependence on the Gu family.
Gu Mingzhu now holds absolute dominance in this relationship. Pei Li can only comply with whatever she wants and dares not disobey in the slightest.
When Gu Mingzhu was with him, her words were always about interests and money, completely lacking the warmth and romance he longed for. The money-driven nature of her words made Pei Li feel extremely alienated and cold.
In such a depressing environment, he missed Su Su even more.
Recalling Su Su's past gentleness and obedience, and the deep connection between their souls, Pei Li was filled with melancholy and regret.
He often thought to himself that if Su Su had continued to be as obedient as before and hadn't left him, perhaps everything would have been different...
Now, Gu Mingzhu is going to the United States for business, and Pei Li has no choice but to go with her out of a sense of responsibility to protect her safety.
What a coincidence! The person Gu Mingzhu was looking for on her trip abroad turned out to be Su Su.
As Gu Mingzhu and Su Su began to talk, Pei Li stared at Su Su as if he had lost his soul, his eyes filled with undisguised longing and reluctance.
Su Su felt uncomfortable being stared at by such a burning and inappropriate gaze. Gu Mingzhu, noticing Pei Li's lapse in composure, also felt displeased and embarrassed. She immediately and without hesitation told Pei Li to go back to the hotel and not to get in the way.
Unexpectedly, Gu Mingzhu and Su Su hit it off immediately during their conversation.
Gu Mingzhu was meticulous. Based on her family's detailed investigation of Pei Li beforehand, she quickly guessed Su Su's identity during their conversation, even though she didn't know what Su Su looked like before.
When she saw the bright, beautiful, intelligent and assertive Su Su, she suddenly felt that she needed to re-examine her relationship with Pei Li.
Originally, she planned to live a simple and ordinary life with Pei Liping, but now it seems that her inner desire for her career has been ignited. She no longer wants to compromise on this marriage, just to put her family at ease.
After successfully negotiating the drug-related matters with Su Su, Gu Mingzhu forcefully took Pei Li back to China.
Before Pei Li could react, Gu Mingzhu decisively kicked him, ending the complicated relationship completely.
Without the strong support of the Gu family, the Bai family collapsed instantly, like a building without its pillars.
Pei Li went from being a wealthy young man to a destitute person, struggling to survive at the bottom of society.
With the secret help of the Gu family, Yang Ning and Su Su were able to secretly return to China. With a heart full of patriotism, they devoted themselves wholeheartedly to the cause of the country.