Chapter 29: No one can compare to the weight he holds in your heart.

It was still early in the morning, and the sky was still a little dark. Pei Yu stood in the thin sunlight, his face hidden in the junction of half light and half dark. He turned his head slightly, as if he didn't want to look at Shen Zhiyi. His lips were pursed until they turned pale. When he spoke again, his attitude was cold and mocking, "Why does a man like Huo Heng need you to save him? Shen Zhiyi, no matter how much you like him, you don't have to gamble your life on him. Or do you value Huo Heng more than your own life?"

Every sentence he asked was a question, but after asking, he didn't even wait for Shen Zhiyi to answer. He took a deep breath and turned to walk out.

"Mr. Pei——"

Still he kept on going.

"Pei Yu!"

He still stopped, Pei Yu lowered his eyes and smiled self-deprecatingly, but the corners of his lips could not be raised.

Knowing clearly that she cared about Huo Heng so much that she was willing to sacrifice her life for him, knowing clearly that he meant nothing to her, knowing clearly that he was taking advantage of her situation and had ulterior motives, why did she insist on breaking this window paper?

He suddenly slowed down his tone, turned his back to Shen Zhiyi and smiled silently, "Just pretend I didn't say anything."

He didn't want answers.

He didn't turn around. Shen Zhiyi didn't know what his expression was at the moment. She was so shocked by the questioning that was getting more and more brutal that she couldn't come back to her senses. "Pei Yu, I don't like Huo Heng anymore."

She tried to explain, "I took the knife for Huo Heng not because I still like him, but because I owe him. He has helped me so much, and there are some things I can never repay."

If it weren't for Huo Heng, she would have been beaten to death by her own father. If it weren't for Huo Heng, she might have ended her own life in that hopeless life. She holds a grudge, because she still hates that tyrannical father, so she is extremely grateful to Huo Heng for saving her.

She blocked the knife for Huo Heng not because she loved him so much that she was willing to give up her life for him, but because she suddenly remembered the time when Huo Heng was injured for her, and she could not forget the sight of him covered in blood.

"No one can compare to the weight he holds in your heart."

The words were spoken softly, like a murmur, so vague that no emotion could be heard, but those narrow, dark eyes were gloomy and deep.

Shen Zhiyi moved his lips but couldn't utter the words to deny it.

Yes, even though she no longer liked Huo Heng as much as before and was determined to break up with him, she still remembered every detail of the past days clearly. She could not forget those desperate moments, nor could she forget how Huo Heng helped and saved her. She had no family or friends, and no one could compare to what Huo Heng meant to her.

Pei Yu still left.

He stayed in the hospital for two days and his work was temporarily postponed. During this period, the news that Huo Heng was stalked and attacked by stalker fans became the top trending search, but Shen Zhiyi's name did not appear on the list.

"According to your request, I have purchased all the photos of you so that they cannot be posted online."

Wang Feifei was upset. "Nothing good will happen if you get involved with Huo Heng. How did he find your new residence?"

If he hadn't suddenly come over, Shen Zhiyi would never have been implicated in this matter.

Shen Zhiyi shook his head, indicating that he didn't know either, "No one knows that I was injured, right?"

Her saving of Huo Heng doesn't mean she still wants to be entangled with Huo Heng. It's better if no one knows about this, otherwise rumors will fly all over the place again.

"Don't worry, luckily you don't have many fans now, so no one cares why you suddenly skipped work," Wang Feifei glanced at the housekeeper who was preparing lunch for Shen Zhiyi and winked, "Who didn't come?"

During the few days in the hospital, Secretary Qin came and the housekeeper came, but Pei Yu was nowhere to be seen.

Shen Zhiyi lowered his eyes, "No."

When she asked Secretary Qin, he always said he was busy. Shen Zhiyi didn't know whether he was really busy or just angry about her saving Huo Heng. The latter statement made her seem too self-indulgent - she was not a narcissistic person, but Pei Yu always gave her this illusion.

Wang Feifei knew very little about her and Pei Yu's relationship. She just thought it was a common relationship in the circle. She was not too surprised that Pei Yu did not show up at the hospital. However, she saw that Shen Zhiyi's expression was not right, so she asked, "Why do you look like that? Did you have a quarrel with that person?"

She thought for a moment and asked, "Do you mind if you get hurt because of Huo Heng?"

Shen Zhiyi nodded quietly. "It's because of the possessiveness of a big shot that he's definitely unhappy," Wang Feifei said without taking it too seriously. "You just need to coax him, or he'll be fine in a few days."

No matter how much he cares about her, he will forget about her once he gets busy, even if he has a strong possessiveness towards her - how much space do women occupy in the heart of such a man?

Shen Zhiyi didn't say anything. She felt that what Wang Feifei said made sense, but she kept thinking of the look Pei Yu gave her that day, and she always suspected that she saw some pain in it.

But what is hurting him?
Don't dare to think deeply.

Wang Feifei comforted her, "It will be fine in a few days."

This wait lasted until Shen Zhiyi had her stitches removed and was discharged from the hospital. During this period, Huo Heng came several times but was stopped outside the ward as he was not qualified to visit.

Many calls came informing him of the news, but Shen Zhiyi was inexplicably upset and ignored them all. He only asked Wang Feifei to convey that he saved him because of their past friendship, and that was all.

"Although the stitches have been removed, you should still avoid drinking alcohol recently."

Wang Feifei sent Shen Zhiyi to a charity event in the afternoon. Originally, all the activities that could be postponed were postponed because of her injury. However, this charity event was specially recommended by Meng Fansheng. It was an important occasion for making connections, and it would be a pity not to go.

"If you must drink, just take a sip and pretend."

"Ah."

Shen Zhiyi was absent-minded and smoothed the hem of her skirt.

Because of the injury on her shoulder, the types of dresses she could wear were very limited, so she specially chose a light blue Suzhou embroidery cheongsam, which suited her skin tone very well.

By then, Meng Fansheng was already chatting with acquaintances. He had a hot temper but looked elegant. He was over fifty years old but still had the same charm, but he was used to having a stern face.

"Zhiyi," he saw Shen Zhiyi from a distance, with a smug smile on his face, and introduced her to the person next to him, "My heroine, how is she? Is she better than the ones you recommended to me?"

"What do you mean I pushed it to you, Uncle Meng, stop teasing me."

Qin Fangru raised his glass, "Long time no see, Miss Shen."

His smile was not as distant as it was with other people, which made Meng Fansheng see something. He frowned and said, "Don't set your sights on her. She wants to act well and not go astray."

Qin Fangru was stunned for a moment, then he understood and waved his hands with a wry smile, "How could that be possible? I don't dare."

His usual appearance really seems to be not up to standard, and everyone associates it in this way.

Shen Zhiyi walked closer and greeted several people. Meng Fansheng admired her and wanted to introduce her to people in the circle, so he took her to meet several directors and producers.

Qin Fangru wanted to follow along, but was patted on the shoulder by another person.

"Fang Ru, you are here too."

Qin Fangru nodded and lowered his posture, "Mr. Qin."

The familiar voice made Shen Zhiyi turn around, and he recognized him as the one who called him "Brother Pei" in the box that day.

Qin Fang obviously noticed her as well and asked casually, "Who is that?"

He stroked his chin and said frivolously, "Looks like you want to seduce me."

The corners of Qin Fangru's mouth twitched.

(End of this chapter)