Chapter 860: Chapter 818: She and I Spent a Night Together

I noticed his steps were a bit unsteady, so I unconsciously followed him..."

At that moment, Xing Chen had already arrived at the place arranged with Shang Dongyuan.

Shang Dongyuan had reserved a bar, specifically to entertain Xing Chen.

After the two had a drink and exchanged a few pleasantries, they got to the main topic.

Xing Chen was never one for beating around the bush. Knowing Xiangsi was worried about Chu Xiaoge, he decided to ask on her behalf. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

"What’s really going on between you and Chu Xiaoge?"

Though the question was related to personal privacy, given the relationship between Xing Chen and Shang Dongyuan, it wasn’t inappropriate to ask.

Shang Dongyuan downed a bottle of alcohol heavily, sighed deeply, and began to recount the past.

"Five years ago, she and I had a night together at a bar."

Compared to Chu Xiaoge’s detailed long story, Shang Dongyuan only remembered this one night.

...

Ran Xiangsi’s eyebrows jumped in disbelief as she countered, "What? You... you had relations?"

Chu Xiaoge was startled by Ran Xiangsi and quickly pulled her aside, making a hush gesture. "Shh... Xiangsi, keep your voice down!"

Only then did Ran Xiangsi turn around, noticing the surprised looks of people around, realizing she had caused quite a stir.

"Ahem ahem, go on, continue..." she coughed awkwardly and lowered her voice.

Seeing Ran Xiangsi calm down, Chu Xiaoge took a deep breath and continued to recount the events of the past, "At that time, he was drugged, and I had no choice but to do that. Later, he fell asleep, but I remained awake.

I knew he could never be with me. By morning when he woke up, there was only one possibility – he would dismiss me with money.

Xiangsi, you understand, I couldn’t accept that...

In truth, I have always deeply loved him. I am also a stubborn person; how could I allow him to tarnish my love and beliefs with money?

So foolishly, I chose to walk away, leaving him even with a fake name.

Afterwards, I became pregnant, and my parents drove me out of the house.

I gave birth to Chuchu alone... and you should know the rest of the story.

Xiangsi, do you also think I’m a selfish, awkward, dramatic person?"

Chu Xiaoge knew well that her personality had become more timid, or perhaps she had been timid since childhood, but being with Xiangsi and the others made her somewhat more lively.

After listening, Ran Xiangsi tenderly hugged Chu Xiaoge, unable to hold back a sigh.

"Silly girl, why bear so much alone? After all, I’m not you; I haven’t experienced your struggles and sorrows, and I can’t judge you.

But Xiao Ge, people are inherently different.

I believe that there were reasons for your choices back then.

What’s done is done; there’s no need to blame yourself endlessly.

What matters is the present.

What do you intend to do? Will you live well with him?"

Ran Xiangsi’s words were gentle and soft.

Like a flowing stream, gently washing over Chu Xiaoge’s heart, miraculously soothing everything.

Tears welled up in Chu Xiaoge’s eyes; she shook her head, "I don’t know..."

She was also very conflicted and unsure what decision to make.

Staying or leaving, it’s not that simple.

...

Xing Chen listened to Shang Dongyuan’s recount, his handsome face stayed calm, without much expression.

His eyes, as black as gems, flashed with light, seeming to have insight into everything.

"Are you blaming her for keeping Chuchu’s existence a secret from you?"