Xiao Qing steadied herself, gazing at the wedding photo of the couple atop the flower basket. Her eyes stung immediately, but without stopping to think, she hurried into the wedding venue.

When she clearly saw the pair of white-clad figures surrounded by the crowd, a sound clashed in her heart, reverberating with a dull thud.

She stood there motionless, not knowing for how long, until she watched the couple gradually make their way toward the table nearby, her whole body growing increasingly rigid.

Suddenly, the bride, Xu Meiyan, looked over in this direction and quickly recognized Xiao Qing amidst the crowd, "Oh, isn’t this my best friend Xiao Qing? Loh Hua, we have to go over and toast her!"

The last sentence was naturally directed at the groom, who looked exceptionally handsome.

"Meiyan, let’s just... forget it." Loh Hua said somewhat guilty.

"What do you mean forget it? Can this be forgotten? My best friend is here, and if we don’t toast her, wouldn’t that be too disrespectful?" Xu Meiyan forcefully dragged groom Loh Hua over to Xiao Qing.

Just as Xu Meiyan was about to say something else, suddenly, before they could even toast—

Splatter!

Two glasses of wine were suddenly flung at the bride and groom, the liquid drenching their faces and clothes.

"You..." Xu Meiyan quickly wiped the wine off her face, glaring furiously.

Loh Hua looked just as disheveled, but was speechless.

Yet before she could say more, Xiao Qing’s fiercely red gaze had already subdued them with overwhelming presence!

"You want to toast, right? Well, here’s to you two traitors. From now on, you’re not the one I love most! And you’re no longer my best friend!" Xiao Qing said sharply, staring at the pair, her heart ablaze like it was on fire.

It turned out she had always been too naive, believing in love lasting forever, believing in lifelong friendship — all lies she told herself!

So, the so-called lover and the so-called best friend could betray her so two-facedly, pretending to be in agreement while going behind her back?

Having said that, Xiao Qing turned around and quickly walked out. But as she turned, tears uncontrollably streamed down her face.

At that moment, she felt her heart empty, her heart aching as if a piece of flesh had been ruthlessly torn away, hurting even without bleeding.

"You, you stop right there, Xiao Qing, what do you think you are? How dare you splash me?"

"Forget it..."

"Forget it? What do you mean, is it because you still have feelings for her?"

The noise behind her was loud and clamorous, but she no longer wanted to hear it. She didn’t want to see anymore, heading straight for the elevator.

Hua Xiaomo watched Xiao Qing, and for a moment, unspeakable brilliance emerged in his eyes. He immediately turned to Zi Yunsui beside him and said quickly, "Xiao Qing seems to be in a bad state, I’m really worried about her, and today she’s truly been deeply shocked and hurt. Zi Yunsui, I’m going after Xiao Qing first, you bring the children over later."

"I’ll wait a bit, call me. I believe I can catch up to Xiao Qing, and I believe I can help her understand, to open up a lot."

After finishing, Hua Xiaomo quickly said goodbye to Candy and Zi Yunsui, swiftly going after Xiao Qing.

He finally caught up to her next to a bus stop outside the hotel, seeing Xiao Qing sobbing uncontrollably, pain tugging deep within his heart. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

Involuntarily, Hua Xiaomo stepped forward, looking at Xiao Qing and said, "Xiao Qing, don’t be like this. Are you okay? I know you’re very sad, but being like this won’t change the fact. Honestly, I really think you should pull yourself together, you need to be strong."

"There are many things in this world that can’t be avoided, many pains people have to endure, but I believe the friendship between us will never change. So, in your hardest times, in your most painful times, I will always stand by your side, I will always protect you well!"

"I will always love you truly, treat you as a friend. Xiao Qing, I hope you can pull yourself together, and I also hope you can live your life well, don’t sink into this feeling again, because this feeling is truly heartbreaking. Since Loh Hua has chosen the one he loves, shouldn’t you just accept it?"

"Often, it’s because of overthinking that we bring pain upon ourselves. I hope you can pull away from this pain, not let it bring you so much trouble, because as a friend, seeing you so distressed is also painful for me. I also hope you can live well!"

"I hope you can learn to see and love yourself, and also love those around you who stand by your side. I really hope you can see all these things, and when you do, you won’t feel the pain anymore. Okay, Xiao Qing, these are the things I want to say to you. As for how you understand them, I can’t interfere with your thoughts."

"But I also hope you can sincerely pull yourself from this pain because life has to continue, and living has to persist, no matter how difficult it is. We will grit our teeth and get through it, no matter who has disappointed whom, or who is sorry for whom. There’s no point in dwelling on it!"

"Life is such that we must learn to absorb lessons, to gather positive energy, and then we can live well. Xiao Qing, do you think what I said makes sense? Xiao Qing, I truly hope you can pull yourself together. I also hope you can look at everything more openly, and not dwell in this hopeless feeling."

"Because indulging in some feelings can only bring you more discomfort, so why bother? I also hope you can live your life well and stop thinking about such distressing things because those things will truly make you feel tormented. I don’t want to see you in pain, I just hope to see you living well in this world, living well and working well."

"Alright, no matter where you go, I will always stand by your side because friends will never betray you. Those who betray you are the ones you thought you understood."