Chapter 169: Chapter 168: See You at the Competition
Qi Zhen, upon hearing her parents and Lady Chen offering comfort, looked much better. She looked at Song Qiuqiu with a mocking gaze and spoke meaningfully, “Song Qiuqiu, you can’t just assume everyone is like you because you can’t handle stress, right? Even considering suicide? Sorry, we’re not the same; I don’t have that particular hobby! The one who became famously suicidal over a boy during college was you, wasn’t it?”
Upon hearing Qi Zhen’s words, Song Qiuqiu’s complexion turned pale almost instantly.
Back in high school, Song Qiuqiu had fallen for a guy outside her school and was dedicated to him, even though he had nothing. She was determined to be together with him to the extent of threatening suicide and even dropped out of school to work with him.
Later on, Song Qiuqiu discovered that the guy was dating several girls like her simultaneously. He had sweet-talked her with fantastic promises but gradually revealed his true colors after deceiving her.
Song Qiuqiu found herself alone in a strange city, unfamiliar with her surroundings, too ashamed to tell her parents, and unable to face going home.
At that time, Qi Yue was in intensive training and rushed to her aid as soon as he found out about the situation. He took a day and night’s train journey to bring Song Qiuqiu back, helped her catch up on the studies she had missed, and ended up enrolling at University A with her.
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Though Song Qiuqiu eventually saw the error of her ways and didn’t make a grave mistake, that event remains the period of her past she least wants to revisit.
Originally, she naively thought she had experienced a love that defied societal conventions, believed she could change someone, and considered herself to be that person’s salvation, but she never realized it was all just a trap from the beginning.
Song Qiuqiu actually had a lot going for her; her family was wealthy, and she was attractive, but she stayed single throughout her four years of college, immersing herself in fictional characters and the two-dimensional world.
Qi Yue knew that the incident still affected her somewhat; following that, she found it difficult to trust others or start a new relationship.
Song Qiuqiu had originally let go of that past, but now, Qi Zhen had cruelly reopened those wounds.
Normally sharp-tongued and unbeatable in arguments, Song Qiuqiu was now pale and speechless, because what Qi Zhen said was indeed the truth.
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Without a word, Qi Yue stepped forward and pulled Song Qiuqiu behind him.
Then, looking at Qi Zhen expressionlessly, she said, “Of course, as you said, whether I give up shooting or continue shooting is my decision alone and has nothing to do with you, because with your shooting skills and mental strength, you don’t need me to yield to you. So, why would I quit for your sake? Isn’t that right, little sister?”
Listening to Qi Yue calling her “little sister,” Qi Zhen’s eyebrows furrowed slightly, feeling inexplicably cold, “That’s exactly it. I don’t know where Song Qiuqiu heard such a ridiculous joke, that you quit shooting because you didn’t want to stimulate me and avoid competing with me in the same event. That reason is just laughable!”
Taking the opportunity, Yu Shuhua also said, “Yes, Yueyue, it’s great that you think that way. Even if Zhenzhen was a bit immature because of her age back then, having been shooting for so many years her mental strength isn’t that fragile. If you truly like shooting, there’s really no need to give it up because of that.”
After receiving Qi Zhen’s confirmation, Qi Yue nodded and spoke softly, “Speaking of which, I really haven’t competed with my sister in quite a while…”
Pausing there, Qi Yue suddenly raised her eyes and looked at Qi Zhen, “I saw the schedule, you have a mixed team event tomorrow, don’t you?”
Qi Zhen furrowed her brows, “Yes, I do have a mixed event tomorrow, what about it?”
Qi Yue looked at Qi Zhen, smiling as she said, “Then, I’ll see you on the field tomorrow.”