I couldn't sit still, and my peripheral vision kept secretly paying attention to the brightly lit conference hall. When I saw her coming out, I immediately followed.

I followed her into the elevator.

She was startled and frowned, "What are you doing?"

I was so nervous that I didn't know what to do, unable to complete a sentence like a foolish boy. I wanted to tell her how much I missed her, and I wanted to ask if we could start over again.

She looked so beautiful, and her facial features were even more stunning.

"Zhaozhao, I'm so happy to see you again." I expressed my joy to her and conveyed my longing.

"After we broke up, I always inexplicably thought of you and the days we spent together.

"I've thought for a long time, and I realized that I can't be without you. Weren't we supposed to be the most important people to each other? Give me another chance, and I'll change all my mistakes."

I cautiously looked up at her, hoping for her reaction.

The elevator slowly descended, and occasional sound from advertisements playing could be heard. Her silence in this small space made me anxious.

"Zhaozhao, can we...can we get back together?"

To my surprise, Zhaozhao's response was cold and piercing to my heart:

"No. I don't want to." She said firmly, "Please make it clear to yourself. We've already broken up. Apart from a professional relationship, it's better for us to have no further contact."

I suddenly became impatient and wanted to kiss her, just like before when she would forgive me whenever she got angry. Zhaozhao had a particularly good temper, and she would definitely forgive me.

She was just angry, and I could coax her back.

"Get away! What are you doing!?" Zhaozhao struggled in surprise and fear. Her leather bag hit my face and it hurt, damp with what seemed like blood.

I didn't care. I just wanted her to see my sincerity.

The elevator doors opened, and the leaders and colleagues stood in place.

I instantly froze and tried to explain, "No, it's not what you think you saw."

Someone rushed forward and restrained me, while the onlookers, not knowing who it was, kicked me in the chaos and cursed me:

"Zhang Qiao, you pervert!"

Zhaozhao...Zhaozhao must understand me!

I desperately tried to get up, wanting Zhaozhao to testify for me, but everything became blurry. The onlookers lifted me up, and I couldn't find Zhaozhao anywhere.

The next moment.

"General Qi, are you alright?" It was the anxious voice of a leader filled with apologies and reassurance, "Don't worry, we will give you an explanation for what happened today."

"Hmm." I turned my head, trying to see her clearly. Zhaozhao was too cold, looking down at me, "It seems that cooperation with your company can't continue."

"General Qi, please reconsider, General Qi!"

Everyone surrounded her as they walked away, and I couldn't hear the condemning and cursing voices anymore. All I could think of was Zhaozhao's disappointed and angry expression. She probably hated me.

"Zhaozhao!" I shouted desperately, begging her to turn back. We were once the most in love with each other! How did we end up like this?