She said that back then, if her daughter had been pushed into the sea by some evildoer, and if someone had been there to rescue her, then Tian Tian might have had a sliver of hope.
At that time, Tian Tian encountered no hope, but now or in the future, she wished for others to find that hope.
And she was willing to become that glimmer of hope.
So, even though she longed to leave Huansha Island and live with Yueyue, and even though she knew Gu Jianing’s family would surely treat her well, she still chose to stay on Huansha Island as a maritime rescuer.
“Actually, I’m already overjoyed that Yueyue recognizes me as her godmother.”
“By staying near the sea, I’m also closest to Tian Tian here.”
Thus, in the end, Lin Shu did not come with them to the capital.
However, Yueyue never stopped thinking about Lin Shu, and Lin Shu likewise missed Yueyue.
Shortly after they arrived in Beijing, they received a package sent by Lin Shu.
So now, Yueyue wanted to call Lin Shu.
Naturally, Gu Jianing had no reason to stop her.
What could be better than having another person love her daughter?
So, that afternoon, once the phone line was connected, she called Yueyue over to make the call.
Listening to Yueyue’s cheerful voice, Gu Jianing’s mood brightened as well.
…
Meanwhile, Wen Zhuqing keenly sensed that someone seemed to be investigating him.
Who could it be?
Almost instantly, his thoughts turned to Gu Jianing.
Ever since he discovered Gu Jianing that day, Wen Zhuqing had also been investigating her.
He initially thought it would be difficult to uncover much, but to his surprise, the information came easily.
The reason was simple: Gu Jianing was far too renowned.
At that moment, he held a newspaper featuring Gu Jianing, recalling everything he had learned about her.
After marrying that military officer, Gu Jianing’s life seemed to have gone exceptionally well.
Now, she was a renowned doctor, featured in newspapers and even publicly praised by higher authorities.
She had also contributed to college entrance exam papers.
Furthermore, she had recently received job offers from Beijing University and Beijing First Hospital.
Gu Jianing and that officer, Sheng Zexi, now had three children together—their first being a pair of twins.
As for that officer, Sheng Zexi—his background was even more impressive.
Previously, Wen Zhuqing had only heard that the officer was from Beijing.
But he never expected Sheng Zexi’s father to be the top-ranking official in the Beijing Military Region.
Moreover, despite being just over thirty years old, Sheng Zexi had already risen to the rank of brigade-level officer.
This time, he was being transferred to the Beijing Military Region.
“Gu Jianing picked the most promising and capable man at first glance.”
It had to be said that Gu Jianing’s current life filled Wen Zhuqing with envy.
Because everything had gone so smoothly for her.
He vaguely felt that Gu Jianing shouldn’t be living this kind of life.
She had abandoned him.
She had schemed against him, leaving him alone to struggle in hardship and suffering.
Wen Zhuqing felt an overwhelming sense of injustice.
“Wrong, I feel like everything is wrong…”
Wen Zhuqing believed that things shouldn’t have turned out this way.
But how should they have been?
For the moment, he couldn’t quite articulate it.
Soon, that very night.
Wen Zhuqing began dreaming again.
It seemed to be a continuation of the dream he had before.
That dream had ended abruptly with Gu Jianing marrying him.
But now, the dream continued…
In the dream, Gu Jianing married him, and he successfully took over Gu Yunting’s position as a clerk at the steel factory, just as he had wished.
Later, everything went as smoothly as he had imagined.
Whatever he wanted, he only needed to mention it to Gu Jianing, and she would find a way to get it for him.
When he failed the college entrance exam and threatened to kill himself, he subtly hinted for Gu Jianing to secure Gu Yunzhou’s university admission spot for him.
Afraid he might actually take his own life, Gu Jianing went and did it.
In the end, she successfully obtained Gu Yunzhou’s university spot for him, and he went to Beijing to attend college.
Once in Beijing, it was as if the sky was the limit for him—boundless opportunities awaited.
He met more influential people.
Climbed the social ladder step by step.
Even managed to attach himself to a wealthy, beautiful woman who could bring him greater benefits.
As for Gu Jianing…
By then, the youthful beauty she once had had long faded, and she couldn’t even bear children.
Though Wen Zhuqing knew that Gu Jianing’s infertility was a consequence of her jumping into the river back then—just to secure Gu Yunting’s job for him.
But so what?
It wasn’t like he had forced her to jump.
She had chosen to do it herself.
And all the sacrifices she made were of her own free will.
What did any of that have to do with him?
Now, Gu Jianing and her family had no more value to him.
Useless people shouldn’t be allowed to stand in his way.
At first, Wen Zhuqing could still feign affection for Gu Jianing.
But after she discovered his affair with the wealthy woman—and that he even had two sons with her—
To prevent Gu Jianing from ruining his climb to the top, Wen Zhuqing ultimately chose to set her on fire…
The dream ended with raging flames and Gu Jianing’s eyes, filled with regret, staring at him from within the inferno.
In bed, Wen Zhuqing suddenly jolted awake.
He gasped for breath, his chest heaving.
Memories of the dream flooded his mind.
He remembered now—he remembered everything.
Turns out, everything in that dream was his past life.
In that past life, everything had unfolded exactly as he wanted.
And he had been perfectly satisfied.
Though the dream had abruptly ended with that fire, Wen Zhuqing was certain that afterward—without Gu Jianing standing in his way—
He must have lived an even better life.
That was the life he had truly desired.
But in this life…
Wen Zhuqing thought about how things had turned out now, and it all felt utterly absurd.
“It’s different. Everything is different.”
“What are you talking about? What’s different?” Qin Honghua, who had just finished preparing breakfast, walked in and overheard his muttering.
Wen Zhuqing only stared at her, deep disgust flashing in his eyes. He didn’t answer.
Qin Honghua didn’t press him and simply said, “Breakfast is ready,” before leaving.
Wen Zhuqing remained seated on the bed.
Everything in this life was truly different from his past life.
What exactly had changed?
In his past life, Gu Jianing had married him. But in this life, she married that military officer.
In his past life, Gu Yunzhou’s university spot had been given to him. Now, Gu Yunzhou attended college himself.
In his past life, Gu Jianing never had children and achieved nothing—just an ordinary housewife.
But in this life, she had become a renowned doctor and even had children.
…
“It’s Gu Jianing—she’s the one who changed!” Wen Zhuqing declared with certainty, almost without needing to think.
The turning point had been when Gu Jianing jumped into the river.
In his past life, after she was rescued, she had still adored him and handed over Gu Yunting’s job without hesitation.
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