Chapter 459: Zhuang Yu’s confession
When Qin Yan heard Xi Ting’s name from Zhuang Yu’s mouth, she paused. No wonder Zhuang Yu had such deep-seated hatred towards her. However, how did she know Xi Ting? If she was a normal person, even if she had seen Xi Ting in the college, she should not have known his identity.
Qin Yan raised her head to look at Zhuang Yu, "How do you even know Xi Ting?" Qin Yan’s calm yet curious gaze seemed to pierce through Zhuang Yu, insisting on an explanation.
Zhuang Yu hesitated, her eyes flickering with uncertainty for a moment. Then, as if unable to contain her confession any longer, she began to speak, her words laced with a mix of longing and regret.
"I’ve known Young Master Xi for as long as I can remember," Zhuang Yu began. Her voice quivered slightly, betraying the depth of her emotions. "My grandmother, Aunt Zhuang, works as a maid in his grandparents’ house. I spent countless days visiting her there, and I have grown up with Young Master Xi."
As she spoke, Zhuang Yu’s gaze grew distant, lost in the memories of her childhood. Her voice softened, carrying the weight of years of unspoken feelings. "From the very first moment I laid eyes on him, I couldn’t help but fall deeply in love with him."
In the hushed morning stillness of the abandoned factory, Qin Yan’s inquisitive gaze remained fixed on Zhuang Yu, her eyes silently urging her to continue explaining the twisted web of events that had brought them here.
Zhuang Yu, her voice trembling with a mix of vulnerability and determination, began to reveal more about her hidden past. She spoke, "I knew that our backgrounds were worlds apart. My grandmother, Aunt Zhuang, was a servant in Young Master Xi’s grandparents’ house, and I was painfully aware of the social chasm that separated us."
Zhuang Yu’s eyes held a depth of emotion that hadn’t been visible before, belying the complexity of her motivations. "I couldn’t bear the thought of just being a distant observer of Young Master Xi’s life," she continued. "So, I decided to change my fate. I studied tirelessly, day and night, to earn a spot in Beijing University’s medical department."
"After years of relentless studying, I finally achieved my dream," Zhuang Yu began, her voice trembling with a mix of triumph and heartache. "I earned a place in the medical department at Beijing University. I thought that this was my chance to be closer to Young Master Xi, to be a part of his world."