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Autumn Wind pushed open the door upon returning to the hotel and saw Qiu Hai sitting on the bed, expressionless.
Gently placing her slanted bag down, she went to the washroom to splash some water on her face, then quietly sat beside Qiu Hai. However, he stood up and moved to another bed, finally showing an expression on his face—one filled with disgust.
"What’s wrong with you?" Even though Qiu Hai had come to Jinan with Autumn Wind, casually chatting about Qiu Mowen, Li Gu, and Huang Zihe, his eyes were now ablaze with jealousy. "Are you jealous?"
Qiu Hai stood tall, and sitting on the bed, Autumn Wind had to look up to see his handsome face.
He stared at her coldly, his gaze chilling, and spoke in an icy tone, "Jealous? Why would I be jealous of a woman like you! I can allow you to be sad about Li Gu because he is already dead. I can also allow your excitement at receiving a call from Huang Zihe because he won't be here. But what I find unimaginable is that you actually arranged to meet Liu Jian here. I always thought you were different from other girls, but everything that has happened has completely shattered my perception!"
His words were sharp and aggressive, showing no intention of sparing Autumn Wind any dignity.
Autumn Wind pressed her lips together and remained silent, her eyes still bright.
His gaze fixed on her eyes revealed that there was not a hint of guilt or regret in them, which only fueled his anger further. He nearly gritted his teeth as he said, "You are not as pure as I imagined; you are no different from other women—dirty and sinful, enjoying the pleasures of being surrounded by admirers!"
These words struck at the most sensitive part of Autumn Wind, causing her expression to darken. She looked up into Qiu Hai's eyes, the fear she felt in the dim room transforming into anger, igniting her fury. "I’m dirty! Yes, I’m dirty. I was once engaged and pregnant. I don’t deserve someone like you who spends every day playing around with various young models and beauties. I’m just a spoiled rich girl without any upbringing..." Her words carried a sense of despair that even Autumn Wind herself did not notice.
Her retort made Qiu Hai feel slightly better.
Yet, seeing her bite her lip made it clear that she was reluctant to escalate the conflict with Qiu Hai. At that moment, she realized another issue; when she spoke to Qiu Hai, it wasn’t him she saw but rather Qiu Mowen.
The image of Qiu Mowen from years ago questioning her furiously when he discovered her embracing Liu Jian flashed through her mind.
She took a deep breath and then another, commanding herself to calm down—be quiet, be quiet...
Facing Qiu Hai, who had the same eyes as Qiu Mowen, she finally calmed down. "Don't think of me as so chaotic; I have only ever loved Qiu Mowen!"
Upon hearing her words, Autumn Wind was momentarily stunned. She had been with Liu Jian for a year and had never revealed her true feelings to him, yet here she was, confessing her secret about Qiu Hai, whom she had been with for less than a week. This was...
Autumn Wind's confession left Qiu Hai in shock. She had openly admitted in front of him that she loved that man.
Should he feel sad for "Qiu Hai" or happy for "Qiu Mowen"?
Autumn Wind sprang up from the bed, took a deep breath, grabbed her bag, and said, "I'm sorry, I think we both need to calm down!" With that, she rushed to the door and escaped the room.
What was so cold on her face? The tears that had not fallen before now silently streamed down.
In the spring of Spring City Square, people were out enjoying the season. Compared to Taipei, Jinan's spring felt more vibrant. Walking on the stone path, looking up at the kites flying freely in the sky, her heavy heart seemed to lift into the air.
Feeling tired, Autumn Wind sat down on a bench by the roadside.
An elderly man sat next to her with a pair of Grandchildren. He carried a large bag filled with snacks and toys for the kids. Autumn Wind shifted slightly to give more space to the three of them.
The old man smiled gratefully at Autumn Wind, bending down to retrieve a toy for the children. Her gaze inadvertently swept over Autumn Wind, then she looked back at her Grandchildren. It seemed she remembered something and turned to glance at Autumn Wind again, sighing thoughtfully.
Autumn Wind was gazing at the kites in the sky, recalling how in her first year at the orphanage, Li Gu had given her a kite. She had shown it off to her friends at the orphanage, which led to a scramble among them. To preserve its integrity, it ended up being hung on the wall by Dean Wang. She never got to play with that kite before Autumn Wind was taken away by Qiu Ruolan.
Lost in thought, Autumn Wind suddenly felt a burning gaze directed at her from her left side. Turning her head, she found that the elderly man beside her was staring intently at her.
Autumn Wind noticed the elderly person and smiled apologetically, lowering her head to look at her Grandchildren.
Autumn Wind turned her head, but that gaze shot back at her.
Taking a deep breath, Autumn Wind turned to meet the elderly person's eyes and gently asked, "Auntie, you've been looking at me like this. Is there something you need?"
The elderly person blushed instantly at Autumn Wind's question and stammered, "You, you... are you surnamed Guan?"
Surnamed Guan? That's right! In Jinan, her name is indeed Guanqing. Could she be a former neighbor of Li Gu? Thoughts raced through her mind, but she couldn't recall the elderly person's face. "I am surnamed Guan. And you are..."
Upon receiving Autumn Wind's confirmation, the elderly person exclaimed, "It really is you! I am Mother Chen!"
Mother Chen? What a familiar name! Oh, is she the Mother Chen from the children's welfare institute?
Tears welled up in an instant as she tightly grasped Mother Chen's hand. "Mother Chen, it really is you!"
The elderly person carefully examined Autumn Wind. "It's been over ten years in a blink of an eye; I almost didn't recognize you! Are you doing well now? You were taken to Taiwan back then, right?"
Autumn Wind nodded. "Mother Chen, I’m doing well now. How about you? Are you in good health?"
"Yes, yes, yes! I'm retired now and have nothing to do, just watching the kids for my children!" She pointed to the playing Grandchildren. "And you? How's your health?"
Thinking about how she had been fainting occasionally since the car accident, Autumn Wind felt a bit guilty and said, "Not bad!"
"Ah, I didn't expect your surgery to be so successful! There are many people suffering from this illness now, and they can't be cured!" Mother Chen held Autumn Wind's hand, her eyes filled with kindness and care. "Now your father can rest in peace in the spirit world!"
Many people can't be cured of this illness now? Autumn Wind leaned forward to lick her slightly dry lips. Is it a miscarriage? No, Mother Chen couldn't possibly know about that. She blinked and asked, "Mother Chen, what do you mean…"
"It's about your Bone Marrow Transplant!" Mother Chen blurted out. "At that time, your father wanted to give you a Bone Marrow Transplant, but no one agreed. I didn't expect the injury to be so successful!"
Bone Marrow Transplant? Isn't that related to Leukemia? Had I ever had Leukemia? Why don't I remember! A multitude of questions flooded Autumn Wind's mind. Did Guan Xiu perform the Bone Marrow Transplant for me? What is going on…
Seeing Autumn Wind's expression change slightly, Mother Chen squeezed her hand tighter. "Oh, forget about that; it's all in the past… all in the past! Why did you come back to Jinan?"
Autumn Wind controlled her emotions, her lips trembling slightly. "I came back; there are some things…" She forced out a smile, but it was too stiff, and Mother Chen could see through it.
"Girl, did something happen? Talk to Mother Chen; maybe she can help you solve it… Now Mother Chen is the mediation expert in the community!" There was a hint of pride in her voice as she patted her chest. "Is it a fight with your boyfriend?"
"No, no… how could that be!" she answered in a panic. "How could that be possible!" She dared not look into Mother Chen's eyes; her gaze darted up into the air and then down to the ground, looking off into the distance.
Qiu Hai's tall figure appeared at the end of her line of sight. Autumn Wind froze for a moment and quickly withdrew her gaze, ultimately choosing to meet Mother Chen's eyes.
After Autumn Wind rushed out of the room, Qiu Hai stood by the bed for a long time. "I only love Qiu Mowen," echoed like a spell in his mind. He became acutely aware of one thing: Autumn Wind was with Qiu Hai because Qiu Hai shared certain similarities with Qiu Mowen.
A wave of heartache surged within him. Has Qiu Mowen truly become an unshakeable dream in Autumn Wind's heart?
He stood by the window and saw Autumn Wind sitting on a bench in the square. An elderly person sat beside her, and they were engaged in an animated conversation about something.
Qiu Hai felt a slight unease from the painting and immediately decided to call Autumn Wind back.
"Autumn Wind!" Qiu Hai shouted the name, "Autumn Wind, let's go back!"
Mother Chen was observing Autumn Wind with her eyes when suddenly a male voice called out from behind, causing her to flinch. When she realized the man was calling someone named "Autumn Wind," she turned her head aimlessly. She looked at Autumn Wind and said, "Just stay with Mother Chen; it's better if you don't come out for many things!"
"Really, it's fine!" Autumn Wind forcefully pulled her hand away from Mother Chen's grip and stood up from the bench. She looked at Qiu Hai and asked in return, "What are you doing here?"
Seeing Autumn Wind stand up and hearing her words, Mother Chen quickly stood up from the bench as well. "This is..." she asked Autumn Wind in confusion, "Is he calling you? Your name is Autumn Wind!"
With a calm smile, she looked at Mother Chen and said, "I changed my name after leaving the orphanage; I am now called Autumn Wind!"
Mother Chen was taken aback but quickly regained her composure. "Qiu Feng? Oh, I remember now! The person who took you away back then was named Qiu Qing'er; you should have the surname Qiu! You know there's a big star named Qiu Ruolan, right? Now that I think about it, the woman who took you away looks a lot like her!"
She looked at Autumn Wind with a serious expression. Autumn Wind still smiled lightly, but this time it was sincere. "Yes, I think there is a bit of resemblance!" In fact, over the years, Autumn Wind had never understood why she was given this name until Mother Chen interpreted it; "Autumn Wind" indeed sounded both famous and meaningful.
At that time, when Qiu Ruolan thought of this name, it surely wasn't just casual!
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