Forced love, an inescapable fate

Chapter 116 Wishful Thinking

In his excitement, Mu Qingli's voice suddenly rose, even with a hint of sharpness.

However, Jiang Ci did not answer. He just frowned and watched her walking barefoot on the ground. Then he squatted down, picked up the shoes on the ground and was about to put them on her feet.

Just as his hand was about to cover Mu Qingli's ankle, Mu Qingli raised his foot and kicked him hard in the chest. He was caught off guard and was kicked to the ground.

Mu Qingli finally couldn't hold it in anymore and broke down emotionally.

"Jiang Ci, what exactly are you going to do? Even now, you're still pretending. Do you want me to pretend nothing happened? I'm a human being, a living person. You've deceived me, lied to me, and treated me like a fool. Explain? Ridiculous. You think you can just explain what you've done. I'm a human being, not a soft-hearted god. I have a heart, I hate evil, and I'll take revenge. Having nothing to do with each other from now on is my biggest concession. Don't expect me to forgive you. Even if I die, I won't forgive you. Get out. I don't want to see you."

Mu Qingli was already in tears, and she almost roared as she finished speaking. Then, she covered her face with her hands and burst into tears.

This was the first time in such a long time that she called him by his full name. Jiang Ci froze in place, his mind instantly in a panic.

He was still in the position of being kicked to the ground. He looked up at her and felt as if his whole body was wrapped in coldness, his brain was blank, and the blood in his body seemed to be frozen.

Even though he had imagined a thousand times in his mind the scenario of her knowing the truth one day, when he really had to face it, an unspeakable panic and regret surged in his heart.

Jiang Ci stared at Mu Qingli, who was on the verge of collapse, with red eyes, as if he was unwilling and desperate. In the end, he could only carefully pull up Mu Qingli's trouser legs.

"Sister, I was wrong, I was really wrong, please forgive me, I know I was wrong..."

When had he ever been so flustered? When had he ever been so cautious? When had he ever begged so humbly?

This time, he was completely panicked.

After a long time, Mu Qingli stopped crying. She glanced at Jiang Ci, then turned her face away with difficulty.

From her perspective, Jiang Ci seemed to be kneeling at her feet.

However, in just a few days, she learned about these things that overturned her cognition. Now she is completely disheartened. No matter what Jiang Ci does, in her eyes, he is just pretending.

She wiped her tears, shook off Jiang Ci's trouser leg, moved a little further away from him, and finally calmed down.

Without even turning back to look at him, she seemed to have made up her mind and just said coldly, "Get up, I have something to ask you."

Jiang Ci's eyes were filled with disbelief and joy, thinking that she could finally listen to his explanation calmly. He stood up in a hurry, but still did not forget to pick up his shoes on the ground.

He spoke cautiously: "Sister, the ground is cold, please put on your shoes."

Mu Qingli just glanced at him coldly. This time she didn't refuse. She took the shoes from Jiang Ci's hand and put them on her feet.

She walked to the table and sat down. Jiang Ci followed her hurriedly. Seeing that she wanted to pour some water, he considerately poured the water and handed it to her.

What he didn't know was that in Mu Qingli's eyes, his actions at this moment were nothing but glaring hypocrisy.

After he sat down, without waiting for him to speak, Mu Qingli asked him directly: "The assassin who assassinated my brother is related to you."

Not a question, but an affirmation.

After asking, she stared straight into Jiang Ci's eyes.

"You just have to answer yes or no."

Now it is unavoidable. Although he did not order someone to do this, it is directly related to him.

Jiang Ci's silence undoubtedly confirmed the answer in her heart, and she laughed at herself.

"You truly planned this out so well that you even anticipated that I would take the blame for my brother. I have to admit, this move of yours is truly ruthless. But you shouldn't have implicated innocent people. Qing'er shouldn't have become your victim. After all, she's just an ordinary maid. How much weight does her life hold in your eyes?"

She looked at him in a trance with a pale face and continued to ask.

"So everything written in that letter is true. From the very beginning, you only wanted to use me to achieve your own goals. You arranged my escape that night, and everything in Dongli Town was arranged by you. Even my staying in Sifang City was part of your plan. But there's one thing I don't understand. Since you want my brother's support, wouldn't it be more helpful for me to marry him? Why didn't you stop us from breaking off the engagement?"

Jiang Ci looked at her sad expression, and saw her change from hysteria just now to trance now. This scene deeply hurt his heart, and his heart felt like it was being torn apart.

But why?

Because I didn't want her to marry anyone else, no matter if it was Feng Zong, Su Minsheng or any other man.

Because his heart is already full of her.

Because he is wishful thinking.

Because he only wanted her to marry him.

But how could he dare to say these words at this time, for he was afraid that she would hate him even more after saying them.

He felt like something was blocking his throat, which was uncomfortable and painful. After a long pause, he finally spoke, his voice trembling slightly.

"Sister, I regretted leaving Dongli Town, but I had no other choice. I have my own difficulties. I know that no matter what I say now, you won't listen. Sister, I dare not ask for your forgiveness. I only hope that you can give me a chance to make up for the harm I have caused you. You said that no matter what I do, you will not leave me. Sister, please give me a chance to make amends, okay?"

Mu Qingli heard Jiang Ci's sincere words, and she just found it funny.

She was ultimately disappointed and exhausted.

Now he admitted everything with his own mouth, completely shattering the last bit of hope in her heart.

Everything in the past was like a dream. Now that she woke up, she was still alone. The love and friendship she thought of in the past were just a play performed by others to achieve their goals at any means. She was the only one who was immersed in the play from beginning to end.

She looked at Jiang Ci again, and the scenes of their past interactions shattered in her mind. Finally, she withdrew her gaze, slowly stood up, turned her back to Jiang Ci, and spoke lightly.

"Go away, and don't come looking for me again. This is our last chance to be together. Don't worry, I won't tell my brother about what you've done. Jiang Ci, if you still have any feelings for me, please let me go. The past is all gone. I don't blame you, and I don't want any compensation from you. From now on, we'll go our separate ways. Don't bother me again. I wish you all the best."