Chapter 77

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When people treat me with sincerity, I will treat them with respect; Liu Meng is just like that.

Regarding the inability to sign with Dianmiao Chinese Network and the meals Donggua prepared, at this moment, with the parting imminent, Liu Meng couldn't help but feel a bit guilty and naturally wanted to make up for it.

"You sleep in the guest room, I can manage on the sofa for one night!"

Donggua wanted to refuse, but seeing Liu Meng's determined gaze and the slight coldness in his eyes, she opened her mouth but ultimately said nothing. She wished him a good night and entered the guest room.

In a small, secluded space, Donggua completely relaxed. Thinking about the failure of this mission, which had let down Yan Hui and the expectations of the Dianmiao team, she couldn't help but feel increasingly sad.

She, who had always been strong, now felt exceptionally sad, and tears uncontrollably fell. If it were her own matter, she would have gritted her teeth and endured it, but this time, it involved the entire Dianmiao, making her feel guilty towards her hometown and its people.

After using countless tissues, Donggua, who had been suppressing her sobs, suddenly felt another wave of sadness. She covered her head with the blanket and cried out loud, a frustration she had never experienced before! Her initial promises had all come to nothing!

Returning to Jianghai, she could only resign in disgrace. She loved Dianmiao Chinese Network, loved this job, and loved the quiet surroundings after work, sipping coffee and reading those dream-filled words, which gave her a sense of sacred mission, a dream creator.

Crying herself out, she finally fell into a deep sleep.

Donggua was sobbing uncontrollably, though she tried to suppress her cries, Liu Meng could still faintly hear them. He stood at the door but never knocked to comfort her.

It was a difficult decision, and he knew it would hurt one party. Since he had already made his choice, he would stick to it.

Sighing softly, Liu Meng lay down on the sofa and fell asleep.

The night was hazy, with a few streaks of light in the eastern sky. In the silence, there was a hidden vitality. The sky gradually turned from the pale white of dawn to orange, then to a light red.

Donggua, having cried herself out, woke up to find that Zhou Shiyi had already gone to school. Seeing Liu Meng sleeping on the sofa, the little girl frowned and kicked him a couple of times before skipping off to school.

Donggua, seeing Liu Meng still sound asleep on the sofa, quietly went to the kitchen to prepare breakfast. She had bought bread, fried eggs, and a few slices of lettuce the night before, and a glass of milk. Breakfast was ready.

Looking at the large clock in the living room, it was already eight o'clock. Donggua walked over and saw Liu Meng still sound asleep. His long eyelashes, which even made girls envious, looked like he was wearing false lashes. Donggua watched him quietly, noticing his eyelashes trembling slightly.

She wanted to wake him up but was afraid he hadn't slept enough. Her hand hovered for a long time before she pulled it back. She ate breakfast alone, chewing the bread without tasting it, feeling numb and sad. She thought about the challenges she would face back in Jianghai and regretted taking on this responsibility.

However, it was her team that initially missed "Return to Ming," and as the editor-in-chief, she should take responsibility.

Avoiding the problem wasn't a solution. Donggua sent a text message to Yan Hui: "Failed, returning today." Five words, but they felt like they drained all her strength. After sending the message, she let out a sigh, feeling a bit relieved.

After eating, she packed her luggage and left a note on the coffee table: "Sanpang, seeing you sleep so soundly, I didn't have the heart to wake you. I'm leaving first. Though the mission failed, I'm still glad to have met you and Shiyi. Remember to visit me in Jianghai! PS: Breakfast is in the kitchen, remember to eat it, or I'll be upset!"

At the end, she drew a big smiley face.

Donggua still called him Sanpang.

After Donggua left and closed the door, Liu Meng immediately jumped up from the sofa. In fact, he had been awake since she got up but didn't want to face her, so he pretended to be asleep.

Just now, when Donggua wanted to wake him up, he saw her through a small gap in his eyes, which made him nervous. Fortunately, she changed her mind.

Reading the note left by Donggua, he felt a warm feeling in his heart. She was a girl who was cold on the outside but warm on the inside. If it weren't for the signing issue, they could have gotten along well. He decided to show his appreciation when he visited Jianghai next time.

He quickly finished washing up.

Since she had prepared breakfast, how could he not eat it? Liu Meng ate heartily, surprised by how good the simple bread and eggs tasted. He couldn't help but admire Donggua's culinary skills, thinking that the man who married her would be very lucky.

Liu Meng's clothes were in the guest room. After breakfast, he also prepared to change and go to school, planning to continue researching patent issues and contact the editor-in-chief of Huandao, Yelang, about the signing matter. Since he had made his decision, he would act quickly.

While looking for his clothes, he saw a pink purse on the bedside table. He picked it up and opened it, finding a photo of Donggua inside, looking more innocent, probably from her high school days.

"Oh no, this girl is too careless, she forgot her wallet, which contains her ID and other important things. She won't be able to pay for a taxi..." Thinking of this, Liu Meng became very anxious. Although Donggua wasn't a child, she was alone in Bingcheng with no family or friends. He was very worried about her. Checking the time, he saw that Donggua had been gone for almost half an hour and hadn't returned to fetch her wallet, so she must not have noticed. He rushed out of the door.

The elevator stopped at the 20th floor, and Liu Meng didn't wait. He ran down the stairs and rushed out of the neighborhood. Turning right and walking a bit, he reached the main entrance of Bingcheng University of Technology, a major road where Donggua would likely go to catch a taxi.

Liu Meng hoped that Donggua, with her luggage, would be walking slowly, so he could catch up with her.

It was time for his regular exercise to pay off. Liu Meng ran quickly, but when he reached the intersection, he saw no sign of Donggua. He stopped to catch his breath, his heart rate slowing down. He then remembered to call her on his phone.

Fortunately, Donggua had previously asked to save Liu Meng's number and had called him, so he had her call history.

Ding, ding, ding...

No answer.

Liu Meng was very anxious.

He tried again.

Ding, ding, ding...

Still no answer.

Being anxious wouldn't help. He calmed down and thought about what to do. He figured Donggua would be heading to the airport, so he decided to hail a taxi and head there.

He waved his hand, and finally, a taxi stopped. Just as he was about to get in, his phone rang. He picked it up and saw it was Donggua, a relief. He answered, "Donggua, where are you?" His tone was urgent.

Donggua saw two missed calls and didn't know who they were from. Hearing his voice, she recognized it was Liu Meng. She was surprised by his urgency, thinking there might be a turn of events. She said with a hint of joy, "Sanpang, I didn't expect you to call me."

"Where are you now? I'll come find you right away!" Liu Meng's tone was still urgent.

Donggua was puzzled, "Oh, I'm at Long Tower."

Liu Meng quickly said, "Stay there, I'll come find you right away!"

The taxi driver was about to ask where the young man was going, but he jumped out of the car as soon as the door opened. The driver was furious, cursed, and drove off.

Liu Meng ran to Long Tower and saw Donggua standing there. He panted heavily, and Donggua looked at him with a curious expression.

She patted his back to help him catch his breath and asked, "Sanpang, why did you run so fast?"

Liu Meng was about to speak but choked on his breath and started coughing. Donggua quickly helped him catch his breath.

After a while, he finally calmed down, "You left your wallet. I was afraid the taxi driver would take you to a remote area and sell you for the fare."

After leaving the Zhou family, Donggua checked the time and saw it was early. She decided to visit Long Tower, the tallest tower in China, which was nearby, since she had some time before her taxi.

She didn't realize she had left her wallet, and Liu Meng's rush to bring it to her and his concern for her made her feel warm inside. She looked at him quietly and said softly, "Thank you so much."

"You're welcome!"

"Since you're here, why don't we tour Long Tower together and overlook Bingcheng?"

Liu Meng thought it would be impolite to refuse since she was leaving. Since they had already put the signing issue behind them, he decided to accompany her.

"Standing at the peak, one can see all the mountains below!"

The entire city of Bingcheng was at their feet. With a telescope, Liu Meng could even see the old campus of Bingcheng University of Technology. Considering the cold climate, there were very few high-rise buildings in the northeast, especially in Bingcheng, the northernmost major city.

From the top of Long Tower, the view was even more expansive.

The scenery was vast and majestic. Standing on the observation deck of Long Tower, Liu Meng felt his mind broaden. Looking at the city, he realized he was just a tiny grain of sand in this vast society. He felt a surge of ambition and silently said to himself, "I need to broaden my horizons. A man should have high aspirations and the world is mine to explore!"

Donggua was also excited. She had been to the Oriental Pearl Tower in Jianghai, but with so many high-rise buildings, the view was limited, and seeing the inner ring was already a challenge.

Standing at Long Tower, the entire city of Bingcheng was in full view.

"The first snow of the year is a bit late. If it had snowed, the view would be even more beautiful!" Liu Meng said.

Donggua's eyes sparkled with excitement.

Girls naturally love white, and the snow in the northeast is especially dense, like sand, and doesn't melt easily due to the low temperature.

"I will definitely come to Bingcheng again in winter to experience the grandeur of the northern landscape and the snowfall." Donggua said firmly.

"Next time you come, I'll take you ice skating and skiing. It's a lot of fun." Liu Meng was in a great mood and said with a smile.

"Then we have a deal!" Donggua smiled playfully, looking very beautiful.

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