Chapter 299 - Chapter 299: Loving One Person for a Lifetime
Chapter 299: Loving One Person for a Lifetime
Translator: Dragon Boat Translation Editor: Dragon Boat Translation
“The kids are really diligent. By the way, is Lu Zhiyuan’s leg really okay? Can he still race next year?’1
Gu Ci thought for a moment. “Most likely… he won’t be able to race in the future.”
Lu Zhiyuan, known as the Third Master, has had his identity exposed, which has brought too many uncertainties. Racing is too dangerous for him now. He escaped Pei Qiuying’s plot this time, but what about the next time? The information on the racetrack is always changing, and it’s likely that Lu Zhiyuan won’t race again.
“Oh, is his leg really that bad?”
“The bones aren’t a big issue, but it will take time to heal. He won’t be able to race for a year.”
“That’s a loss for the global racing scene. He’s a racing superstar, and his fans must be devastated. No wonder he’s been keeping a low profile since the incident. Haven’t seen any press conferences from him. Is the next press conference going to announce his retirement? Can I cry in advance?”‘
Gu Ci chuckled, and this was the happiest she had been in the past few days. Seeing her smile, Zhou J in jin finally felt relieved. She said, “If we don’t meet this time, you won’t see me again. We’re not taking a break for the New Year; we’re having a big dinner on the set.”
“They’re filming even during the New Year?”
“I’m the female lead, and the winter break is the most convenient time. When school starts, we ll have less time. So, during the break, we have to finish shooting all my scenes. Even though it’s an online drama, the production team is really reliable. I think… the male actors I’m working with are also good-looking and have great bodies.11
“Your potential love interests?” Gu Ci became interested. She had been worried about Zhou Jinjin’s feelings after being hurt by Lu Shixiu.
Zhou Jinjin rubbed her chin thoughtfully. “They’re handsome, but not my type of handsome. They seem a bit feminine, not masculine enough for my taste.” “But didn’t you always like delicate and androgynous-looking men? Lu Shixiu fit that aesthetic for you.”
“My taste is evolving,” Zhou Jinjin said with a mischievous smile. “He’s pursuing me, and I’m considering it for a while. Young men and women working together on a set, especially in a sweet and affectionate drama, what if things get complicated?”
“If you like him, go for it,” Gu Ci said somewhat wistfully. “Meeting someone you like isn’t easy; maybe it’s once in a lifetime.”
“That’s not necessarily true! ” Zhou Jinjin replied. “1 really liked Lu Shixiu back then, and 1 mean really liked him. He betrayed me, but the next one might be even better. Who says 1 can only like one man?”
Gu Ci was momentarily stunned. Wasn’t life about loving one person for a lifetime?
Zhou J in jin guessed that Gu Ci’s melancholy was about Lu Zhiyuan, but she didn’t want to pry. She had her reasons, and they had grown up together, providing mutual support and respect for each other. They wouldn’t dig too deep, but they would find their own ways to comfort each other.
“Cici, what do you like about Lu Zhiyuan? Is it his good looks or his care and protection?” Zhou Jinjin asked.
“There are many reasons, but it’s hard to pin down the specifics.”
“When you like someone, they either provide you with material value or emotional value. Materially, you don’t need it; you’re already wealthy. So, it’s emotional value. Love is about being happy, isn’t it? If you’re not happy in a relationship, what’s the point? As for marriage… to be honest, it’s just finding someone to spend a lifetime with. With the divorce rate so high these days, who knows what your future husband will be like? Looking at the same face for ten or twenty years, when you’re old and no longer attractive, there will always be pretty young girls around. Who can guarantee he won’t be tempted? People know faces, not hearts. So, don’t rely on one man for your life and happiness.”
Zhou J in jin sipped her water and said softly, “Why do women worry about their husbands cheating? Its the result of our traditional social structure. Men go out to work, women stay at home; women lose their ability to support themselves and rely on men for support. But nowadays, society is different. Women are half of the world; they can be successful in their careers.
Discrimination still exists, but more and more women are stepping out of their homes and returning to society, finding their own value. If your husband cheats, it’s okay; get a divorce and find someone better. Even if you can’t find someone better, you can still live a carefree life, either with your children or alone, because you have the ability to support yourself.”
“You don’t really need to worry about your husband cheating. If he does, just kick him out and find someone better,” Zhou Jinjin said cheerfully. “So, whether it’s marriage or dating, this person must be able to provide you with emotional value, happiness, and a sense of security. Happiness is the most important thing. Now that 1 have a certain economic foundation, when I’m in a relationship, it has to be someone 1 genuinely like, someone who makes me really happy. If I’m not happy, I’ll just kick him out.”
Zhou J in jin had seen Gu Ci’s melancholy over Lu Zhiyuan a few times, and she genuinely wished for Gu Ci to be happier. Even if the person in question was her idol, she hoped her best friend could find happiness.
When comparing an idol to a best friend, the best friend was always more important.
Gu Ci had a somewhat ingrained people-pleasing personality, stemming from her childhood longing for her parents’ love. All her rebellion and dissatisfaction had originated from her family, and she wondered if she had always been trying to win Lu Zhiyuan’s affection.
“Cici, men are really fickle creatures. No matter how smart or capable they are, when something is handed to them on a silver platter, they won’t cherish it. There’s a saying, ‘What you can’t have is what’s best/” Zhou Jinjin felt that Gu Ci’s love for Lu Zhiyuan was too self-deprecating. She was willing to go through fire and water for him, but what if he wasn’t as dedicated to her?
“But I’m really happy! ” Gu Ci looked at Zhou Jinjin. “He’s within my reach, and I’m genuinely happy.’1
“As long as you’re happy. You looked so downcast^ 1 thought you had another disagreement with him.”
“It’s really nothing. It’s just that he can’t race anymore in the future, and it’s affecting his mood.” Gu Ci didn’t want Zhou Jinjin to know that she was keeping Lu Zhiyuan confined. She knew it was a shocking thing to do, but she was resolute about it.
“That’s his problem; why worry about it? Maybe he’ll recover and be able to race again.” Zhou Jinjin chuckled. “By the way, I remember you have a few psychology books in your study. Can you lend them to me? There’s a character in this drama who’s a psychologist, playing my best friend. I’ll bring a few books to rhe set as props and return them to you later.”
Saying this, she bounced downstairs, startling Gu Ci. She followed her downstairs.
The door to the secret room was closed. Whenever Zhou Jinjin came over, Gu Ci would lock the door to the secret room. However, she was still worried that Zhou Jinjin might hear something, as rhe secret room had two doors, and Gu Ci had only closed one of them. So, the soundproofing wasn’t perfect.
Lu Zhiyuan heard Zhou Jinjin and Gu Ci talking, furrowing his brow. If he made any noise, Zhou Jinjin would undoubtedly find out that Gu Ci had imprisoned him.. But what was the significance of that?