Chapter 63: Your First Love Ran Away Because of Me

Someone suddenly walked in, coldly questioning what they were doing, causing Fang Zhou to pause his wiping motion and look up.

It was Qiao Sisi standing in the room, staring at him with eyes that seemed to blaze with fire.

Fang Zhou quickly withdrew his hand, along with the tissue he was using to wipe tears.

Huh? Why did it feel like he was caught in the act?

Wait, he and Qiao Sisi had no relationship anymore, and Zhang Zhiyin was just a friend. What was wrong with wiping her tears?

Why did he feel guilty?

“N-nothing.”

The man tried to explain, but his weak words only made it more suspicious.

Qiao Sisi’s gaze darkened, her already thin lips pressed tightly together, indicating her displeasure.

Her aura grew colder, like a sudden chill in February.

Fang Zhou immediately regretted his stuttering.

Why did he have to stutter now?

Qiao Sisi’s terrifying gaze made it feel like a real-life scene of catching someone in the act.

While Fang Zhou was frustrated with himself, Zhang Zhiyin quickly wiped her tears.

In seconds, she managed her expression and looked at the unwelcome guest.

Qiao Sisi was holding a cup of fruit tea, her hair dyed a flamboyant pink. Though dressed simply, she wore big-name brands, carrying a Gucci bag with understated luxury.

Her perfect head-to-shoulder ratio, along with her fair and delicate face, made her naturally suited for the big screen.

At that moment, Zhang Zhiyin felt frozen. A voice echoed in her mind: it’s her, Qiao Sisi.

Qiao Sisi also saw the woman sitting on the stool.

She was beautiful, with outstanding temperament, delicate features, and a slight melancholy between her brows, exuding an innate sense of fragility.

Her red eyes, like a flower that had been trampled, evoked a sense of pity.

If they were in the same field, Qiao Sisi thought this woman’s popularity might rival her own.

She had just seen this woman.

She had just arrived on the island, introduced by the chief director after much flattery, meeting everyone as a new guest, Zhang Zhiyin.

Originally, Qiao Sisi didn’t pay much attention, thinking it was just a routine move by the dating show to attract more traffic.

She didn’t expect to see her in Fang Zhou’s hospital room, and their ambiguous behavior made her speculate.

Their eyes met, and an invisible spark ignited, only to extinguish with their simultaneous smiles.

“You’re here too.”

Zhang Zhiyin smiled, showing no signs of her earlier sadness.

Regardless of the other’s sincerity, one doesn’t hit a smiling face.

Qiao Sisi wouldn’t vent her anger on someone she just met.

Even though seeing Fang Zhou wiping someone’s tears made her mind explode, wanting to kill.

It was Fang Zhou’s fault for being overly kind, always offering a tissue to any crying woman.

As a professional actress, Qiao Sisi’s smile was more genuine.

She smiled at Zhang Zhiyin and softly said, “Yes, I came to see Fang Zhou, but it seems I came at the wrong time.”

“Who knew Fang Zhou knew the famous female writer? It’s unbelievable.”

Qiao Sisi turned to Fang Zhou, her gaze changing instantly, a chilling aura emanating from her eyes.

Fang Zhou felt a chill on his neck and her sarcastic tone gave him goosebumps.

Why did it feel like Qiao Sisi was angry?

From Fang Zhou’s understanding of Qiao Sisi, this tone definitely meant she was angry.

He opened his mouth to explain, but someone was faster.

“I’ve known Fang Zhou for over ten years. When I heard he was poisoned, I came to check on him.”

Zhang Zhiyin explained with a smile, but not fully.

She mentioned her reason for being there but didn’t elaborate on what they were doing.

This reason was flawless, making Qiao Sisi raise an eyebrow in confusion, “Oh? You’ve known each other that long? I’ve never heard Fang Zhou mention you.”

Qiao Sisi’s words had a hidden meaning.

On one hand, it implied that despite not being close publicly, they had a deep private relationship.

On the other hand, it suggested to Zhang Zhiyin that Fang Zhou never mentioned her, possibly deeming her unimportant.

Unfortunately, Qiao Sisi’s calculation failed.

When she dated Fang Zhou, she hadn’t met Zhang Zhiyin yet, then that incident happened.

Fang Zhou wouldn’t mention a female friend who liked him to his girlfriend, which would make the already sensitive Qiao Sisi jealous and disrespect Zhang Zhiyin.

“Zhiyin has been abroad all these years, coming back rarely.”

Fang Zhou briefly explained, not going into details.

This was between them, and Qiao Sisi was a part of that incident too. It was better she didn’t know the details.

Zhang Zhiyin, being smart, didn’t take Qiao Sisi’s provocation seriously.

She hadn’t wanted to contact Fang Zhou all these years; Qiao Sisi misunderstood.

“Seeing he was here, I came without delay.”

Zhang Zhiyin smiled, finally standing up and tossing the wilted lily into the trash.

Her relaxed demeanor made her seem like the room’s mistress, frustrating and upsetting Qiao Sisi.

She just wanted to see Fang Zhou alone, she found this scene instead.

Qiao Sisi’s eyes filled with mist, darkness and distortion swirling, ready to overflow.

She felt like an outsider, unwelcome here.

After all, they had been friends for over a decade, longer than she knew Fang Zhou.

“Alright then, I won’t disturb you. I’ll leave now.”

Qiao Sisi put the fruit tea on the table and hurriedly left the room.

Fang Zhou, puzzled, called after her.

“Hey, don’t leave so fast!”

The doctor said no fruit tea right now!

Unfortunately, Qiao Sisi’s pace didn’t slow, leaving him with only the closed door.

Zhang Zhiyin tilted her head, asking a critical question.

“Your first love ran away because of me. Aren’t you going to chase her?”