After receiving her scholarship, Gu Zi was surrounded by leaders from the Education Bureau, all eager to pose for photos.
The flashing lights of the cameras created a whirlwind of attention, but Gu Zi stood there, radiant as ever. Her gaze naturally drifted to the crowd, and there, at the edge of the stage, stood a tall figure, his eyes fixed solely on her. The moment their eyes met, an unspoken connection passed between them, deep and undeniable.
Gong Zhan, positioned in a prime spot with a clear view of the stage, watched the exchange between Gu Zi and Su Shen with a complex expression. At this point, he lacked the courage to even step forward and offer his congratulations.
In that brief, painful moment, he came to a bitter realization—someone as brilliant as Gu Zi would thrive no matter who she was with. She was exceptional on her own. The truth settled painfully in his chest: he had missed his chance.
