The phone rang twice, as it always did, before being cut off again.
Su Yao, however, felt a weight lift from her heart. This was Zhou Yu’s style. She realized, to her own surprise, that she had grown accustomed to being treated this way by him. Was she a masochist? Why was she still chasing after him when he was so cold? She didn't know when it started, but she found her eyes constantly following that tall figure. He grew more impressive with every passing day, even more so than when they were together. If material success could enhance a man's charm, then every move Zhou Yu made now radiated a captivating allure.
Something inside Su Yao was quietly shifting, and she was afraid of it. She actually cared—she was worried about his safety. This feeling of being tethered to a man unsettled her deeply. How could she, Su Yao, become the kind of woman swayed by a man? She was supposed to be the one in control, the one making men pay to serve her.
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