Chapter 5: I Discarded Him Long Ago

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Zhou Yuancheng stared at Tang Yu in stunned disbelief, countless sweet memories inexplicably flashing through his mind. Yu Shuang was also momentarily stunned, then immediately stood up for Zhou Yuancheng in anger. “Tang Yu, how can you hit A-Cheng? He’s your boyfriend!”

“I stopped wanting him a long time ago!” Tang Yu said coldly.

“My biggest mistake was not kicking him out the first time he canceled the engagement. I only realized now! Zhou Yuancheng loves you, Yu Shuang. I should have let you two be. It was wrong of me to let you suffer so much in front of me!”

Even after breaking up, he shamelessly demanded that she continue to be a stepping stone for Yu Shuang!

Zhou Yuancheng’s face didn’t deserve to be on his head; it should be at his feet!

“Get lost!” Tang Yu pushed Zhou Yuancheng hard as he blocked the door and stormed off the car.

Zhou Yuancheng reacted and wanted to chase after her to stop her, but Yu Shuang got out and held him back.

“A-Cheng, if you don’t take me back now, I’ll miss my flight to Shacheng.”

Zhou Yuancheng looked back at her, wanting to tell her to go back by herself, but the words caught in his throat. He glanced once more at Tang Yu’s retreating figure and gave up on chasing her.

He would go to her place later to clear things up.

From what she said just now, he could tell she still loved him.

They had been together for three years; she couldn’t just let go that easily!

Tang Yu walked along the sidewalk, her eyes pink—not from sadness, but from anger.

She had never imagined their breakup would be so disgraceful.

Zhou Yuancheng’s car drove away from the side lane. Yu Shuang leaned out, looking at Tang Yu with a slightly mocking, triumphant smile.

Her gaze clearly mocked: Tang Yu, you’re pathetic!

Tang Yu replied with two words: idiot!

Yu Shuang’s face turned green with rage.

Turning away, Tang Yu hailed a taxi to the 4S car repair shop to pick up her car, which was like new after being serviced and repaired.

She casually took a photo of the receipt and sent it to Lou Xizhou, then drove to the North City University library.

Because at the end of next month, she had both the CPA and CFA exams.

In fact, Tang Yu had been studying whenever she had time outside work, just to pass steadily. She came to find some reference materials to study.

When she got off at the university town parking lot, Lou Xizhou had already replied asking for her account information.

Tang Yu sent only the account number.

Shortly after, the payment notification arrived. She immediately blacklisted Lou Xizhou.

Though as a financial journalist, having connections with top elites broadened her network, she didn’t want much contact with Lou Xizhou.

Her intuition told her that if she got involved further, she’d never be free.

No matter what kind of entanglement it would be, she didn’t want to take the risk.

Meanwhile, Lou Xizhou sent a message asking what time Tang Yu would arrive in Shacheng, but—

A glaring red exclamation mark popped up on the screen.

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Lou Xizhou was so exasperated he was caught between laughter and tears!

Was he really that terrifying that she wanted to avoid him that much?

“Secretary Xing, check who the North City Business Daily sent to Shacheng,” he said, then hung up after the call.

Lou Xizhou was still in North City.

Secretary Xing was very efficient and called back immediately.

“Mr. Lou, the North City Business Daily sent Yu Shuang to attend the New Business Industry Integration Summit in Shacheng.”

Hearing this, it was exactly as Lou Xizhou expected—she really was avoiding him.

“Secretary Xing, change the itinerary. Notify Vice President Lin to attend the meeting.”

“Understood, Mr. Lou.”

The library was filled with many university students and social visitors.

Tang Yu was searching through rows of books in the finance section, which was somewhat difficult.

“Are you the beautiful sister who races cars?” A young man’s voice came from beside her. Tang Yu casually glanced sideways, then looked at him directly the next moment, recognizing him as the boy who hit her car.

Lou Huainan, Lou Xizhou’s nephew.

Truly, there was no escaping these encounters…

“Do you study here?” Tang Yu asked.

Lou Huainan nodded repeatedly. “What books are you looking for, beautiful sister? I can help you find them.”

Tang Yu didn’t refuse, since she was unfamiliar with the place. “Books related to CPA and CFA.”

“Are you going to take the exams?” Lou Huainan asked as he helped her search. After handing her two books, he said, “My uncle is an expert in this area. If you ask him, it’ll be twice as effective!”

Tang Yu was speechless.

“I’m serious,” Lou Huainan added, fearing she wouldn’t believe him. “My uncle has a PhD in finance.”

“Uh, no thanks. I’m not close with him, and you don’t need to tell your uncle,” Tang Yu replied, raising the books in her hands. “Thanks for your help, classmate. I’ll treat you to a meal another day.”

With that, she turned to the lending desk.

What a joke! She just blacklisted Lou Xizhou; how could she come back to look for him? Besides, she never intended to ask Lou Xizhou about these.

Lou Huainan followed her. “No need to wait until another day. I’m free now.”

Tang Yu stopped and looked back at him expressionlessly, feeling utterly speechless.

If she had known, she would have asked the librarian instead!

Tsk!

In the end, Lou Huainan didn’t want Tang Yu to treat him to a meal but asked her to teach him racing skills.

From Lou Huainan, Tang Yu learned that Lou Xizhou owned many properties domestically.

Race tracks, horse ranches, golf courses, shooting ranges, billiard clubs, tea houses… all high-end luxury venues bore his mark.

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Tang Yu liked horseback riding and playing billiards. She had ridden horses since childhood and visited the ranch at least once a month, no matter how busy she was.

“If you teach me racing, I’ll teach you something else, okay?” Lou Huainan even bargained with her.

But Tang Yu wasn’t interested. What she lacked was not money, but time.

Besides, he was Lou Xizhou’s nephew, and all the training venues belonged to Lou Xizhou. This made the arrangement unsuitable.

“No. I’ll only teach you this time. Study hard.”

Lou Huainan was a little disappointed but quickly accepted it.

If he wanted to learn, he had to be proactive!

When their lesson ended, Lou Huainan casually took a photo showing his face and Tang Yu’s slender back.

He posted it to his social media with the caption: “The sister I’m chasing is talented and beautiful!”

Lou Xizhou saw his nephew’s post after landing in Hacheng and immediately darkened.

He called Secretary Xing: “Secretary Xing, ban the young master from all venues under my name. He must focus on his studies!”

“Understood, Mr. Lou.”

“Also, sign a contract with the North City Business Daily to hire Tang Yu as a special correspondent.”

“Got it, Mr. Lou!”

After hanging up, Lou Xizhou muttered softly.

Avoiding him yet secretly associating with his nephew—as if he didn’t exist?

Secretary Xing earned Lou Xizhou’s approval once again for her efficiency.

Back home, Tang Yu sneezed three times in a row.

After showering, she opened her computer, organized an interview transcript into a news article, and emailed it to Secretary Xing.

Then she wrote a feature report, analyzed some financial news, and reviewed GDP, CPI, and other economic indicators, along with market and industry updates.

By the time she finished, it was past eleven. Just as she stretched and prepared to sleep, the doorbell suddenly rang.

Who would ring her doorbell so late? Surely not the neighbors.

It was Zhou Yuancheng.

Tang Yu came out of the study and stared at the still-ringing doorbell, thinking she’d have to go to the property management office tomorrow to delete his facial recognition access.

“Tang Yu, I know you’re inside! Open the door. I have something to say!”

Tang Yu forced a faint, cold smile she had expected, then turned off the study light and went back to her room to sleep.

Their hands were already separated—only a fool would open the door and let danger in!