Female lead’s Delusion of Starting Over

Chapter 83: Once Given Up, It No Longer Matters

Su Bingqing looked at her friend with complex eyes. Once, they were inseparable best friends, and even after Su Bingqing went abroad for several years, upon her return, they remained close. However, after Zhang Ziqin’s rebirth, their relationship wasn’t as pure as before.

Seeing Zhang Ziqin’s current state, she truly felt sorry for her, but she couldn’t help feeling somewhat pleased. This woman obviously likes Lu Li, so why did she treat him that way? Not liking him is one thing, but liking him and still hurting him, and not just decisively but also humiliating him.

“Alright, Ziqin, Lu Li’s attitude is already very clear, give up!” This life, Lu Li has awakened earlier, which is good. Although the methods he used for revenge were chilling, it thoroughly cleared the boundaries between him and Zhang Ziqin.

“No, I will absolutely not give up,” Zhang Ziqin suddenly raised her head, shouting lowly.

“What else do you want? Lu Li has even bankrupted your Zhang Corporation, clearly showing he doesn’t wish to have anything to do with you anymore.”

Su Bingqing was somewhat choked up, looking at Zhang Ziqin with an inevitable touch of pity. Once, this woman was proud, always appearing as if she had everything under control. This confident beauty made her the center of attention, but she was also foolish.

Clearly liking Lu Li, yet only tormenting him, and it wasn’t simple torment. It can’t just be described as not knowing how to love. The collaboration with Ye Chen in her past life was like nailing Lu Li to a pillar of shame.

Only after losing did she learn to cherish, just like her past life, but the you of the past life indirectly caused Lu Li’s death!

“I…I don’t know, I don’t know, but I won’t give up. If Lu Li wants Zhang Corporation to go bankrupt, then let it be. Whatever Lu Li wants, I’ll give it to him.”

Zhang Ziqin also knew she really didn’t have anything left.

With Lu Li’s current disgust towards her, even if she were to stand naked before him, Lu Li wouldn’t be moved in the slightest.

This was what saddened Zhang Ziqin the most. The Lu Li of the past liked her so much that even a simple smile would excite him immensely. Now, no matter what she does, she can no longer capture that man’s attention.

Sorrow arises from the heart, bitterness from within.

Such disregard, that’s what hurt Zhang Ziqin the most. It was as if, for Lu Li, she was less than a stranger he had once met. No, wrong, he saw her as an enemy.

She wouldn’t blame Lu Li; this is her retribution, the retribution for indirectly killing the man she loved the most in her past life.

This is the karma she created. She repeatedly pushed away the hand Lu Li extended. Her actions doomed her to today’s fate.

“…” Su Bingqing fell silent, finding Zhang Ziqin’s current state of humility unexpected.

If only she knew what would happen today, why did she do what she did in the past?

She sighed silently, “I’ll leave a position open for you at Su Corporation. If you want to come, then come. At least you’ll have something to do.”

***

In Hangzhou, at Old Master Cao’s small courtyard.

“Well played, lad. You don’t take action often, but when you do, it’s earth-shattering! Zhang Corporation has been declining in recent years, but that girl from the Zhang family is not a simple character. You actually managed to deal with her just like that.” Old Master Cao looked at Lu Li admiringly.

Lu Li shrugged: “It’s just that Zhang Ziqin didn’t live up to her reputation. It’s not really about my abilities.”

“Not living up to her reputation, huh? That’s not necessarily the case.” Old Master Cao teased Lu Li, thinking to himself, but he wouldn’t say it out loud.

There’s no reason he, as a grandfather, would find a rival in love for his granddaughter.

“But you were quite ruthless, lad. You used to pursue that girl from the Zhang family, right? To actually be able to take such drastic measures.” This time, Lu Li indeed gave the old man a fright.

Although he didn’t oppose his granddaughter’s involvement with Lu Li, Old Master Cao didn’t want his granddaughter to end up with a heartless man.

“Grandpa…” Cao Yingying called out in protest.

Lu Li smiled lightly, unfazed: “I did pursue her, yes, but since I’ve stopped pursuing, that means I’ve given up. And since I’ve given up, it no longer matters. So, there’s nothing I can’t let go of…”

Old Master Cao was silent for a moment, then shook his head with a smile.

“You sure live life clearly,” as long as there’s no relationship, there’s no need for courtesy. It’s easy to say, but how many can truly do it?

“Being clear is better. I’ve been confused for eight years, only to finally see clearly now!” Lu Li said reflectively.

“Ha ha ha, the old man here shouldn’t have said anything. Alright, young Lu, proceed with the treatment. Once you’re done, take this granddaughter of mine, who’s always bending my ear, back home. The happiness of the children and grandchildren is their own to find, the old man here won’t interfere.”

Old Master Cao laughed heartily. Regardless of how Lu Li was, as long as he was good to his granddaughter, that was enough. As for the rest, he, an old man, couldn’t manage anymore.

Cao Yingying’s cheeks flushed, embarrassed by her grandfather teasing her in front of Lu Li. She’s not thick-skinned enough to handle that.

On the way back, Cao Yingying couldn’t help but speak, “Lu Li, grandpa doesn’t know your situation, don’t mind him, okay?”

Old Master Cao not knowing Lu Li, how could that be possible? He probably investigated Lu Li from top to bottom during the time Lu Li and Cao Yingying were together.

But what he learned was about the past Lu Li, a persona Lu Li himself didn’t want to look back on.

Gently pulling Cao Yingying’s hand and kissing it affectionately: “It doesn’t matter how I am, as long as you understand me, that’s enough.”

Lu Li genuinely didn’t care about others’ opinions anymore. There aren’t many people in this world whose opinions he cares about. He just needs the support of those few, craving their favor.

“Whatever you want to do, I’ll help you,” Cao Yingying’s soft and elegant demeanor showed a trace of determination.

“That’s enough for me. Grandpa just cares about you; I understand.” He smiled gently. He said before that he likes girls who are biased towards him; maybe it’s because he never had it before, so he desires it more.

“Umm… What do you mean ‘our grandpa’? We’re not even married yet, and this bad guy likes to talk nonsense.” Biting her lip, her eyes filled with tender love.

Life now is beautiful, but there are some displeasures.

For instance, that woman, Chen Xiaoyi, actually having a relationship with Lu Li, which is infuriating.

After waiting for two lifetimes, does she have to continue waiting?