Can We Say No to Divorce?-Chapter 737 - 488 Extra Lazy Like a Lion (3)

Although she was angry, she calmly put down her phone, "David, let me take you back to the hotel to rest. We can talk more about the other details tomorrow."

"No problem, Uncle and Aunt need to rest too!" David stood up, "I really had a great time today, thank you all!"

After David left, Song Ziyu returned to her room, turned on her phone, and looked at the photo sent by Su Tianqing. It was from the time she was forcibly held in his arms in his SPA room, captured by his mobile phone. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

Song Ziyu knew he was seeking revenge!

But, if she were to respond to such petty tricks, then she wouldn’t be Song Ziyu!

So, she simply put her phone aside and then went to take a shower.

As a woman, even the strongest wish for their other half to be caring.

But what about him? He took her first time forcefully, and she would never forgive him for that!

Of course, there were many things she would not forgive him for!

Including the fact that he approached and sought revenge on her with ulterior motives for his ex-girlfriend!

Song Ziyu closed her eyes, allowing the shower’s droplets to fall intensively on her body, the warm water temperature helped her not to think about those cruel memories!

As a person, one must look forward.

As a person, one must move on!

...

A new year brings new vistas!

During the New Year, Song Ziyu accompanied her parents for a stroll in the streets, and this time, David joined them as well. David eagerly did the physical work, often competed in drinking with her father, and also developed a keen interest in Chinese chess.

Their half-English, half-Chinese conversation was also very harmonious.

Mom Song watched them and said to Song Ziyu, "Ziyu, I would have supported you being with him if he weren’t a foreigner!"

"Mom, that’s like nationality discrimination!" Song Ziyu joked, "David and dad are both happy, that’s what matters! Don’t worry about the rest!"

"Do you know, Ziyu, since you married Su Tianqing, he has never come to our house, let alone join your father for a drink and chess. Your father may not say it, but do you know how frustrated he has been?" Mom Song said in a low voice, "Actually, you are right, even if David isn’t the son-in-law of the Song Family, as long as your father is happy, that’s what counts."

"I’m sorry, mom..." It was only then that Song Ziyu realized that her willful decision to marry Su Tianqing had deeply saddened her parents behind the scenes. As parents, they all love their children and never spoke of it; they just quietly brooded.

Mom Song stroked her head, "What nonsense are you talking about! Aren’t things fine now? We won’t talk about the past. I’m just a housewife and might not understand your grand aspirations, but I absolutely support you! When you go to the town, no matter how busy, make sure to take good care of yourself!"

"Mom, I will," Song Ziyu nodded, "You don’t have to worry!"

"I also bought some gifts for the children, I’m not sure if they’ll like them..." Mom Song said, "Whatever you do, I support you!"

Song Ziyu knelt beside her mother, resting her head on her mother’s legs, the love of parents is great, all parents in the world love their children!

Afterwards, Song Ziyu got busy with seeking investors to build a small town. She couldn’t do it on her own, and her last trump card was the assets of the brothers Gu Yucheng and Gu Qingchen. Besides, she had always been an independent and strong woman.

On the fifth day of the new year, she gathered around five investors for a meeting in a hotel, "Today is still the fifth day of the new year, and I appreciate everyone’s trust and support. Tomorrow we will head to the town. First, let everyone have a look at the town, and then we can sign the contract. How does that sound?"

Everyone agreed it was fine.

On the sixth day of the new year, Song Ziyu left City A, taking David and five investors to the remote small town.

During these days, she never saw Su Tianqing again.

And this man no longer appeared before her.

Even though it was another departure, Song Ziyu decided to put Su Tianqing behind her and proceed with the work she loved.

The essence of life lies not in its length, but in the strive to do what one loves the most.

After arriving in the small town, Song Ziyu had everyone stay at the only guesthouse in town; David was fine with it, but the other investors all complained that the place was too backward.

Song Ziyu took them to visit the rare metal mining area and brought experts to collect samples for testing.

When she had free time, she visited the town’s school, bringing gifts with her.

The children were overjoyed to see her, each wearing a rosy-cheeked smile, filled with the most sincere affection.

David was also deeply touched. Despite the language barrier with the children, their smiles were the truest form of communication.

After the experts completed their sampling and testing, everyone agreed to move forward with the signing of the contract.

Consequently, the former Mayor called for a meeting and recommended Song Ziyu as the next Mayor, to lead the investment and development of the town.

"Thank you, everyone. All I can guarantee here is that I, Song Ziyu, will persist in doing at least one thing right in my life, and that is to build our town into a unique craft town unlike any other in the world. We will need the help of our fellow villagers for our expert team. Thank you, everyone!" Song Ziyu had a very good reputation from teaching at the school in the first half of the year, and the students’ parents were particularly fond of her.

At this moment, thunderous applause broke out.

When it came time for the signing ceremony, one of the investors surnamed Zhou proposed, "I am contributing fifty-one percent of the capital for this initiative, making me the largest shareholder. Does anyone have any objections?"

In fact, everyone was not completely confident about building a town never seen before; since someone was willing to invest a substantial amount, the others simply went with the flow.

"Mayor Song, what’s your opinion?" the investor surnamed Zhou asked.

Song Ziyu replied: "Of course, no problem! Thank you, Mr. Zhou!"

After Zhou signed, Song Ziyu also signed her name, and with that, the contract was completed. Amidst everyone’s applause, they prepared for the ribbon-cutting.

Zhou said, "I’d like to welcome one of my best friends to do the ribbon-cutting, Mayor Song, may I?"

"Of course!" No sooner had Song Ziyu said this than her expression changed. She saw an all too familiar man.

He stood under the winter sunlight, radiant and dashing, casually dressed and yet exuding an air of distinct nobility and aloofness.

If a woman did not know Su Tianqing, she would think he was a supremely noble young master!

He was good-looking! And his face wore an indifference that seemed to keep others at a great distance, as if nothing mattered to him.

Those who didn’t know him would think he was a cold and noble man!

But Song Ziyu would never think so!

He had disappeared for some days, and then suddenly appeared here, making Song Ziyu feel that it was highly unlikely he had no ulterior motive!

Moreover, Su Tianqing’s appearance was suspiciously timely!

He had not appeared earlier or later, but just after the contract was signed, at the ribbon-cutting.

Furthermore, Su Tianqing was the ribbon-cutter invited by Zhou, the largest shareholder. Song Ziyu had done her homework on Zhou before approaching him as an investor and found no record of him having any dealings with Su Tianqing.

The warm winter sun shone on the small town, on Song Ziyu, yet the moment Su Tianqing appeared, a chill suddenly arose within her.

For some reason, she had the feeling that there must be a tangled web of connections between Su Tianqing and Zhou.

And such connections were enough to deliver a fatal blow to her.

The very thought made it difficult for her to breathe.

The last man in her life she wanted to be involved with was Su Tianqing!

Yet, there he was, like an inescapable ghost, always by her side.