Chapter 828: Blind Date (12)
Translator: Lordbluefire
Chu Qianshu was stunned upon seeing this person.
These past few months had been carefree, and she had almost forgotten about her ex-boyfriend.
Her ex-boyfriend’s name was Zhu Lijian. His parents had gone to great lengths to send him to university. After that, he worked part-time while studying abroad. This year, upon his graduation, Chu Qianshu was accepted into the same laboratory where she could work in the future.
However, their majors were different, and Zhu Lijian chose to return to their home country.
At that time, they had discussed the matter of returning or not.
Zhu Lijian wanted her to return with him, saying, “Girls work too hard in the laboratory. Although the salary is high, there’s hardly any personal life left. After getting married, you’ll have to get pregnant and have children. We should live a more comfortable life.”
Chu Qianshu wasn’t an ordinary woman; she was dedicated to her scientific research.
Therefore, upon hearing his words, she hesitated for a moment. She thought about how she had always lived a smooth and carefree life, never worrying about money. She pursued her research dreams as she grew up, and her parents never demanded that she return home to be a housewife.
But Chu Qianshu wasn’t a woman who couldn’t take advice.
Thus, hearing Zhu Lijian’s words, she wondered if her perspective was flawed. Had she been too stubborn?
Her response to Zhu Lijian at that time was, “I’ll think about it.”
Before she could make up her mind, Zhu Lijian found a job in their home country. He then broke up with her!
Chu Qianshu didn’t put down the ring in her hand; instead, she looked at Zhu Lijian.
She remembered that Zhu Lijian had once said, “Once you’re back in the country, we’ll get married. By the way, neither of us comes from a wealthy family. I don’t think you’d demand an extravagant wedding, right? As for the ring… synthetic diamonds are quite impressive now. Otherwise, we could get a synthetic diamond, right?”
Chu Qianshu had disagreed at the time.
For her, buying a diamond ring wasn’t about the money; it was a symbol.
So she insisted on the ring.
Zhu Lijian furrowed his brows and said, “Then let’s get a 20-point diamond. It’s wearable. After all, you’ll be focusing on scientific research, and a larger one might be inconvenient. You wouldn’t be too extravagant to ask for something bigger, right?”
Chu Qianshu was taken aback, “I want a one-carat diamond.”
“What?” Zhu Lijian stood up directly, “A one-carat diamond ring? That would cost at least three or four hundred thousand, and for better quality, it could even go up to a million. I can’t afford that! Qianshu, we both work in the field of scientific research. We can’t be materialistic like others. Our love is pure, without any materialistic attachments.”
At that time, Chu Qianshu was a little upset but insisted on the one-carat diamond.
The argument left them slightly unhappy.
However, the next day, Zhu Lijian came to continue the discussion, “Let’s talk about the ring later. As for the betrothal gifts, your family shouldn’t ask for too much, right? My parents raised me with difficulty, and your family isn’t selling their daughter. We can show goodwill. What do you think about eleven thousand?”
Chu Qianshu frowned.
Finally, she realized something was amiss, “You haven’t proposed yet, have you? I haven’t agreed either. It’s too early to discuss these things now.”
Zhu Lijian still confidently said, “We’re at that age; we’re almost thirty. What’s the point of not getting married after graduation? Besides, I’m doing this for your own good. It’s not easy to have children when we’re older…”
Chu Qianshu was bewildered.
It was in this context, while discussing marriage, that they broke up directly.
The rapid turn of events caught her off guard.
Seeing Zhu Lijian now, Chu Qianshu frowned and ignored him. She turned around and handed the ring to the waiter, saying, “I want this one. Can you wrap it up for me?”
Before she finished speaking, Zhu Lijian walked over, “Don’t pretend to be strong in front of me. Can you make decisions? I heard everything just now. Your boyfriend won’t even buy you a ring!”
He sneered, “I didn’t expect you to be so materialistic. Luckily, I saw your true nature back then and broke up with you. Can’t you be more realistic? The money for the ring could be saved for a house, or for other important things. Chu Qianshu, you always fail to appreciate what you have. You act as if you’re above worldly matters. Do you really think you’re a goddess?”
During her time abroad, Chu Qianshu had actually lived frugally, as she disliked extravagance and was engrossed in her research. Even though her bank account was abundant, she couldn’t find places to spend it.
So while others fretted over work and wages, Chu Qianshu never complained.
She exuded an otherworldly quality, which led her classmates to call her “Goddess.”
After Zhu Lijian finished speaking, Zeng Keyi returned from his phone call….