Chasing You Like a Tenacious Falcon

Chapter 149

The day of filling out the university applications, Wei Shixu held Quan Zhisui's hand and wrote down the first choice university he had selected for her, located in Yanjing.

He felt relieved after that, leaving the second and third choices for her to fill out however she pleased.

Quan Zhisui submitted the application form right in front of him.

However, she chose to collect the admission notice herself.

Wei Shixu's heart settled, and he held her hand, saying, "A few days from now, there's an award ceremony where I'll be giving a speech."

Quan Zhisui replied, "You go ahead and prepare, I'll get ready at home."

Wei Shixu smiled happily.

The award ceremony was grand, not just for Wei Shixu, but also for Zhuge Ying and other top university admits, held in the school's auditorium.

On that day.

Wei Shixu donned a suit, dressed meticulously, and tucked the mountain-spirit coins close to his chest.

He arrived at the school first, finalizing the ceremony's flow and his speech with the school authorities.

Unlike previous casual events, this award ceremony was significant, as he had been admitted to the university Quan Zhisui loved.

Liang Secondary School was a renowned high school in Liangxi Town, known for producing top-tier university students. Students who could speak at such ceremonies were considered the future's brightest stars, and even the Wei Group had set aside a special fund for rewards.

Zhuge Ying had been admitted to Tsinghua University, her reward amounting to several million.

She, too, wore formal attire and sat quietly in the front row.

On the large screen, student information scrolled by, showing who had been admitted to which university, each name appearing in highlights.

Before stepping onto the stage, Wei Shixu adjusted his collar and surveyed the packed auditorium.

It was packed, and he couldn't spot Quan Zhisui anywhere.

In the aisle, Kong Mingze was crouched, holding a phone to take photos. Although he hadn't gotten into any university, he seemed happier than anyone else.

After the principal spoke, it was Wei Shixu's turn to give his speech.

He held his admission notice, strode onto the stage with long, confident steps.

The audience erupted in thunderous applause, many eyes captivated by his stunning appearance.

Wei Shixu's looks were extraordinary, his tall frame and well-built physique accentuated even more by the formal suit, making everyone else pale in comparison.

The buzz of successful students seemed to nurture his presence, making him appear like a rising star.

Many girls blushed, taking out their phones to capture the moment.

Wei Shixu's black eyes scanned the room once more, still not finding Quan Zhisui.

The photographer gestured for him to hold up his admission notice higher.

Wei Shixu obliged.

At that moment, he glanced at the scrolling screen beside him, which flashed with Quan Zhisui's name.

?Congratulations to Quan Zhisui, admitted to Yunyang University!?

BOOM—

His heart plummeted.

An unsettling truth was laid bare.

She had lied, falsified her scores, orchestrated a slip in rankings, placing her in her second choice.

Unexpected by everyone, her cunning and ruthless strategy.

Wei Shixu felt the world around him fading, everything turning gray.

He wondered if he was dreaming.

The phone buzzed.

His fingers trembled as he ignored the baffled onlookers and checked the message.

[Quan Zhisui: Wei Shixu, I'm sorry, let's break up.]

Stinging!

Wei Shixu clutched his chest, gasping for breath, his gaze wildly searching the room.

No sign of her, she hadn't even shown up!

"Wei Shixu, what's wrong?" Kong Mingze whispered.

The audience began murmuring.

Wei Shixu lowered his head, pressing hard on his chest, feeling the mountain-spirit coins.

When he looked up again, his eyes were bloodshot.

The commotion grew, some even standing to see what was happening.

RIP—

Wei Shixu tore the admission notice in half, then again, shredding it to pieces.

He yanked at his tie and stormed off the stage.

Behind him, scraps of paper fluttered in the air.

He ignored everyone and everything, his swift feet carrying him past the bewildered crowd.

His striking face flashed by as he ran, sprinted, made countless hearts skip beats.

He sprinted faster, darting out of the auditorium's doors.

Quan Zhisui!

"Wei Shixu…" Kong Mingze was shocked, trying to follow.

But Wei Shixu's speed was unmatched, almost flying out.

The chase!

The auditorium descended into chaos.

The principal flustered, trying to regain control.

Then, Zhuge Ying calmly stood, walked onto the stage to the spot Wei Shixu had just left, and held up her Tsinghua admission notice.

"Hello, everyone, I'm Zhuge Ying! Former class monitor of Class 1 for three years, student council president of Liang Secondary School for one…"

CLICK, CLICK—

The photographers began snapping, recording.

Zhuge Ying's firm voice carried through the microphone across the auditorium.

The audience returned to their seats, settling into silence.

The principal wiped cold sweat, relieved.

Thank goodness for Zhuge Ying!

Kong Mingze glanced at the auditorium doors, then at Zhuge Ying speaking, hesitating.

Finally, he dashed out, worried about Wei Shixu.

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On the highway.

Fang Yue drove, escorting Quan Zhisui out of Liangxi Town, heading straight to Shanghai's airport.

She wouldn't take off from Liangxi, wouldn't let Wei Shixu trace her departure.

Arriving at the airport, Fang Yue smiled, "Little Miss Quan, once I've dealt with my personal matters, I'll come visit you at Yunyang."

Quan Zhisui nodded, "Take your time."

Fang Yue continued, "Ma Xinwei, Gu Lan, Zhao Lin all want to follow you, would you take them?"

After the Zuo family's bankruptcy, they couldn't afford retainers anymore, and everyone was dismissed, wages unpaid.

Quan Zhisui smiled, "Sure."

Fang Yue was delighted, reflecting, "Times change, and I've returned to being Quan Corp's driver."

Quan Zhisui waved at him and headed to her boarding without looking back.

She owned a private jet, a gift from her aunt and uncle for her coming of age, already delivered to China and waiting here, with flight clearance already obtained in advance.

Shanghai wasn't Wei Shixu's territory; he couldn't trace her there.

Quan Zhisui wore the same coarse cotton outfit and worn-out cloth shoes from two years ago when she had first descended the mountain, carrying a small cloth bag.

In the midst of puzzled and curious gazes, she entered the private passage and boarded her own jet.

Whether airport staff or travelers, none could fathom her enigma, seemingly both destitute and affluent.

The plane took off smoothly.

Midway ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????through the journey, Quan Zhisui sat on the comfortable couch, gazing out at the azure sky.

She toyed with six coins in her hand.

She had left Liangxi, left Wei Shixu, severed all pain and suffocation.

She was free, soaring unrestrained.

Yet, she was lost.

She tossed the coins, which scattered on the lavish marble table.

The divination...

Qian hexagram, ruler of heaven.

Quan Zhisui was stunned, for a long, long time.

Why, even after all this, was the outcome still Qian hexagram?

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Wei Shixu rushed to Wei Mansion.

Looking at the locked door, his voice was dark and dangerous, "Break it down."

Qian Cheng immediately called for men to do so.

Inside.

Ten neatly stacked large boxes stood in front, the wardrobe empty, her belongings neatly packed.

On the coffee table sat the cute red eternal flower bear, her custom red bear with gem details or Stop With Switches. Ben coaster translucent By Victorian rose