Chapter 206 It Turns Out to Be First Love

Chapter 206 It Turns Out to Be First Love

After a while, Zhang Long slowly opened his eyes and saw Qi Tongwei, a trace of guilt flashed in his eyes.

Qi Tongwei couldn't help but say, "Lao Zhang, why are you doing this? You make yourself like this for someone who doesn't love you."

Zhang Long said weakly: "Tongwei, I can't control myself. I feel uncomfortable."

Qi Tongwei sighed: "You can't degrade yourself like this even if you feel uncomfortable. Think about it carefully. Is it worth it for you to do this?"

Zhang Long remained silent, tears welling up in his eyes.

Qi Tongwei continued, "If the girl doesn't want to, no matter how hard you try, it's useless. You have to face reality and get your life back."

Zhang Long sobbed and said, "I know I was wrong, Tongwei, but I just can't let it go."

Qi Tongwei said: "You have to let go even if you can't. You can't keep getting stuck in it. You still have family and friends. You can't ruin your life for a relationship."

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Long and continued to persuade him earnestly: "Old Zhang, think about it carefully. What will happen if you continue like this? Cuicui doesn't want to do this at all. Aren't you asking for trouble?"

Zhang Long lowered his head, still looking stubborn, and muttered: "I don't care, I just like her."

Qi Tongwei finally couldn't help it and raised his voice to ask, "Lao Zhang, why do you like Cuicui? What's so good about that woman who is nearly 20 years younger than you? What do you want from her?"

Zhang Long was silent for a long time, as if he had made a great decision, and slowly said: "Tongwei, I'm telling you, don't laugh at me. In fact, Cuicui is like my first love that I lost in my early years."

When Qi Tongwei heard this, he was shocked and suddenly remembered that Cuicui's mother died suddenly in her early years, leaving her with the so-called lost fetus.

Could it be that Cuicui’s mother is Zhang Long’s first love?

Qi Tongwei's eyes widened and he said, "Old Zhang, according to what you said, Cuicui should be your goddaughter. How can this relationship be so confusing? How can you have such an idea?"

Zhang Long pulled his hair painfully and said, "I know this is wrong, but I can't control myself. When I see Cuicui, I think of the past, and the good times I had with my first love."

Qi Tongwei frowned and said, "Lao Zhang, even if Cuicui looks like your first love, you can't do this. You are violating ethics and morality."

Zhang Long raised his head, his eyes full of confusion and pain: "I know, but in the face of love, everyone is selfish. I like Cuicui, just like I loved my first love back then."

Qi Tongwei was so angry that he stamped his feet: "Lao Zhang, do you call this love? You are making a mistake! You will ruin Cuicui and yourself!"

Zhang Long cried and said, "I don't want this to happen, but I just can't let it go."

Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and tried to calm himself down: "Lao Zhang, think about it carefully. If you really get together with Cuicui, how will others see you? Can you be happy?"

Zhang Long murmured to himself: "I don't know, I don't know..."

Qi Tongwei said: "Mr. Zhang, you can't be so confused any longer. You have to consider Cuicui's future. She is still young and has a long way to go."

Zhang Long remained silent, but just kept crying.

Qi Tongwei continued, "Besides, how can you be worthy of Cuicui's mother by doing this? What would she think if she knew about this?"

Zhang Long's body trembled, as if this sentence hit him hard.

Zhang Long's eyes became empty, and he slowly said, "Tongwei, you don't understand. I love Cuicui's mother deeply. That feeling has always been buried deep in my heart.

When she left, I thought my love died with her.

But when I saw Cuicui, all those old emotions came flooding back.

I know I'm being selfish, but I can't help myself.

I want to pour all the love that I have never expressed to her mother into Cuicui, which can also be regarded as a kind of comfort to her mother's spirit in heaven."

After hearing what Zhang Long said, Qi Tongwei felt his stomach churning and was filled with disgust: "Old Zhang, your idea is simply too absurd and disgusting! This is not love at all, this is your obsession and delusion! Cuicui is a person, not a tool for you to make up for your regrets!"

Zhang Long held his head in pain: "I know you won't understand me, but who knows the pain in my heart? I once lost the person I loved most, and now I don't want to lose everything related to her."

Qi Tongwei suppressed his anger and said, "Lao Zhang, wake up! You are hurting Cuicui and yourself! Your so-called love will only bring pain to everyone."

Zhang Long burst into tears: "Tongwei, I don't want to be like this either, but I really can't help myself. I spend every day in pain and struggle. I don't know what to do."

Qi Tongwei looked at Zhang Long's miserable appearance, feeling angry and helpless.

He thought about the many pains and choices he had experienced in his life, and those moments of helplessness and confusion had made him feel extremely tormented.

But he had never thought of seeking relief in such a twisted way.

"Lao Zhang, is this wrong relationship all that's left in your life? Think about your family and friends. They all care about you and hope that you can live a normal life."

Qi Tongwei said.

Zhang Long remained silent and just kept sobbing.

Qi Tongwei continued, "You messed up your life for a person who has passed away and an impossible fantasy. Is it worth it? Are you worthy of those who really care about you?"

Zhang Long raised his head, his eyes full of despair: "Tongwei, there is no turning back for me."

Qi Tongwei shouted angrily: "Nonsense! As long as you are willing to let it go, it is never too late. If you continue to be stubborn, you will not only lose Cuicui, but also be deserted by everyone!"

Zhang Long stared blankly ahead, as if thinking about Qi Tongwei's words.

Qi Tongwei slowed down his tone and said, "Lao Zhang, I am really doing this for your own good. You should take good care of yourself and start anew when you recover. Let the past go. There will be many wonderful things waiting for you in the future."

However, Zhang Long was still immersed in his own world and unable to let go.

After Qi Tongwei left the hospital, he couldn't calm down for a long time.

He recalled that he had done some things against his conscience for power and status. Although his situation was different from Zhang Long's, the inner torment and struggle were similar.

He couldn't help but reflect on what the meaning of life is: clinging to the regrets of the past, or bravely facing reality and pursuing true happiness?

Zhang Long’s actions made him feel extremely nauseous, but also made him think more deeply about his life.