Chapter 670 Consider the Matters
At a grand charity dinner, celebrities from all walks of life gathered, and the lights were as bright as day. Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu met again. In the crowd, their eyes met, and after a brief surprise, they nodded slightly in tacit understanding. However, the eyes of those around them, who were either probing or whispering, were like a thorn in their backs.
"Look, isn't that Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu? That incident caused a lot of uproar back then, but I didn't expect to see them here again now."
"That's right. I heard that they were madly in love before and caused a lot of trouble. Now they pretend to be calm."
Rumors are like poisonous snakes hiding in the dark, moving silently and spitting out their tongues. Qi Tongwei frowned, feeling unhappy. He worked hard for many years to break free from the quagmire of the past. With his outstanding professional ability, he emerged in his career and became a highly regarded industry elite. But these groundless rumors seem to drag him back into the dark abyss. Liang Lu was also uncomfortable. She had already found warmth in her family and shared the joy of family life with her husband and children. But at this moment, those pointing fingers made her feel uneasy, and the embarrassment and pain of the past seemed to be reopened.
At this moment, the host of the dinner walked onto the stage and enthusiastically announced that there would be a special donation session, inviting all the guests to support a public welfare project that cares for the mental health of teenagers. Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes. Without any hesitation, they stood up one after another and walked steadily towards the donation table. The whispers in the audience instantly turned into astonishment, and everyone watched them stand side by side and solemnly hand over the donation board with a considerable amount of money to the staff.
Qi Tongwei picked up the microphone, looked around the audience, and said in a steady and powerful voice: "For Liang Lu and I, the things in the past were thorns on the road of growth, but also the cornerstones of sharpening our minds. We have struggled and lost ourselves in pain, but today, we stand here, hoping to tell everyone with practical actions, and also tell those who are still bound by the past, that only by letting go of obsession can we embrace the future. This donation is our farewell to the past and the key to a new life." Liang Lu's eyes were shining with tears. She nodded gently and added: "Although rumors hurt people, we will no longer be swayed by them. We choose to turn our past love and hatred into strength to illuminate the way forward for others."
After he finished speaking, the whole audience burst into applause. At that moment, all doubts and suspicions were shattered by his sincerity and courage.
As the applause died down, Qi Tongwei and Liang Lu walked down the donation platform. Before they could calm down from their excitement, they saw Liang Lu's father, Liang Qunfeng, walking towards them with a gloomy face. At this moment, although Liang Qunfeng's position had not yet reached the heights he would have in the future, the majesty he exuded still made the air around him a little more solemn.
Qi Tongwei subconsciously straightened his back, feeling mixed emotions. In the past, when they were on campus, Liang Qunfeng had put pressure on him in every way because of his dispute with Liang Lu. His studies and future were repeatedly frustrated. The days when he was humiliated in public and secretly tripped him up suddenly came to his mind. Seeing this, Liang Lu looked embarrassed and gently tugged at Qi Tongwei's sleeve, as if begging for this conflict not to break out.
"Qi Tongwei," Liang Qunfeng said, his voice low but full of unquestionable power, "Do you think that a show like this can wipe out the past?" Qi Tongwei took a deep breath and met his gaze: "Professor Liang, I never thought of putting on a show. I admit my past mistakes, but today, Liang Lu and I just want to put an end to our past recklessness and start a new chapter. We have no intention of offending you." Liang Qunfeng snorted coldly: "Finish? Can the pain you brought to my daughter over the years be put to rest with just a few words from you?"
Liang Lu's eyes were red, and she took a step forward: "Dad, don't blame him for this, it's my obsession, don't blame him." Liang Qunfeng's eyes were wide open: "Shut up! Isn't it enough that I've been worried about you all these years?" Seeing this, Qi Tongwei protected Liang Lu behind him: "Professor Liang, everything started because of me, blame me if you want to. But now, Liang Lu has finally come out and has a new life, you also want her to be happy, don't you?"
Liang Qunfeng was slightly startled, examining the young man in front of him who once disgusted him. Although he had resentment towards Qi Tongwei over the years, he also secretly paid attention to his growth trajectory. Qi Tongwei worked hard from the bottom and made a name for himself in his career with his tenacity. He saw this perseverance. He also knew the transformation of his daughter after she reunited with Qi Tongwei. The rekindled passion for life in her eyes was no longer the chaotic look of being crazy about love.
After a long silence, Liang Qunfeng slowly spoke: "Qi Tongwei, I don't care whether you are sincere or not, you have taken responsibility for today's matter. But I warn you, if you make my daughter shed a tear again, I will never forgive you." Qi Tongwei nodded seriously: "Don't worry, I will never." Liang Lu's eyes were full of surprise and emotion. She knew that this was the first time in many years that her father's attitude towards Qi Tongwei had softened.
Liang Qunfeng's warning was like a heavy hammer hitting the ground, resounding in the air. Qi Tongwei looked at his serious face and nodded solemnly. At that moment, the past grievances seemed to be torn apart by this brief conversation, revealing a few glimmers of reconciliation.
Liang Lu stood aside, tears flashing in her eyes. This scene was what she had dreamed of for many years. Since she fell in love with Qi Tongwei when she was young, her world has been turned upside down and she has fallen into a vortex of obsession. Her relationship with Qi Tongwei was not blessed. The rumors on campus were like knives, and the pressure from her family was like a mountain, cutting her youth into pieces. After the reunion, although she had understood a lot in the hardships of life, the desire for perfection in her heart had never been extinguished. Now, her father's loosening attitude was like a good medicine for her broken heart.
Liang Qunfeng sighed slightly, walked towards the rest area next to him, and motioned Qi Tongwei to follow. The two sat down, Liang Qunfeng was silent for a moment, and then he said: "Qi Tongwei, do you know how Lulu has been through these years?" His voice was full of fatigue and heartache, "When you guys made that incident at school, I knew that this girl was in trouble. She was spoiled since she was a child and had never suffered any setbacks, but after meeting you, she ignored her studies and became muddle-headed. I saw it with my own eyes and was worried in my heart."
Qi Tongwei lowered his head, guilt flooding his heart like a tide: "Professor Liang, I know I was wrong. I was young and impetuous back then, and I didn't handle it well. I let Liang Lu down and caused you a lot of trouble." Liang Qunfeng waved his hand: "Let's not talk about the past. I'm not telling you this today to dig up the past. Just considering the suffering Lulu has endured over the years, you have to think twice before doing anything in the future."