He knew that once he knocked on that door, his life would be turned upside down.
But could he truly bear the weight of such change?
He came from a poor rural family, without any background or resources.
In this era of intense competition and opportunities, could he carve out his own path through sheer effort?
He thought of his first love, Chen Yang.
The beautiful, kind, and pure girl who had once given him endless warmth and motivation.
But reality, like a cruel knife, had torn their love apart.
Chen Yang had chosen to study abroad, while he was left behind to face brutal competition and endless struggle.
Taking a deep breath, Qi Tong Wei tried to cast aside the thoughts swirling in his mind.
This was an opportunity, a chance to change his destiny.
He couldn't let himself be suppressed and ostracized for his excellence, like in his past life.
He would use his wisdom and courage to fight for his own happiness.
...
He raised his head and looked at the window on the third floor.
Behind the window, Liang Lu's figure appeared and disappeared.
She came from a prominent family, with abundant wealth, endless resources, and connections.
If he could marry her, his future would be bright.
But was such a marriage truly what he wanted?
A strong sense of conflict welled up within him.
He yearned to change his destiny, yet he couldn't accept a marriage built on a foundation of benefits.
He remembered Chen Yang's words: "Love is pure, it shouldn't be tainted by anything else."
But in this realistic society, how long could pure love truly exist?
Just then, a gust of wind blew past, making the love letter in Qi Tong Wei's hand rustle.
He jolted awake, realizing that he couldn't hesitate any longer.
He had to make a choice, for his own future and for the girl who had once loved him deeply.
He raised his head, took a step, and walked towards the women's dormitory building.
But as he was about to knock on Liang Lu's door, a hurried footsteps came from behind.
Turning his head, he saw a familiar figure running towards him.
It was his friend, Hou Liang Ping.
"Tong Wei! What's wrong? Why are you standing here in a daze?" Hou Liang Ping asked with concern.
Qi Tong Wei gave a wry smile and handed the love letter to Hou Liang Ping.
Taking the love letter, Hou Liang Ping immediately understood Qi Tong Wei's intentions.
Patting Qi Tong Wei on the shoulder, he said earnestly, "Tong Wei, think carefully. Is this the kind of marriage you truly want? Can you bear the weight of it?"
After a moment of silence, Qi Tong Wei slowly nodded.
Hou Liang Ping was right, this kind of marriage wasn't what he truly wanted.
But what could he do?
With no background or resources, he could only rely on his own efforts to strive for a better future.
The door of the dormitory building suddenly opened.
Liang Lu walked out, surprised to see Qi Tong Wei and Hou Liang Ping standing at the door.
"Tong Wei, Liang Ping, what are you two doing here?"
Looking at Liang Lu's beautiful and noble face, Qi Tong Wei knew he had made his choice. No matter what difficulties and challenges he might face in the future, he would persevere.
"Nothing, we just happened to pass by. You... are you going out?" He took a deep breath and then smiled at Liang Lu.
"Yeah, I have something to do. Anything? Want to go together?"
"No need, we have something to take care of. You go ahead."
Liang Lu nodded and turned to leave.
As he watched her figure fade into the distance, Qi Tong Wei felt a strange sense of loss.
"Let's go." He turned to Hou Liang Ping.
Hou Liang Ping nodded and left the women's dormitory building with Qi Tong Wei.
As they walked along the path on campus, they remained silent.
Qi Tong Wei knew that Hou Liang Ping was worried about him.
But what could he do?
......
After graduation.
Qi Tong Wei reported to the Han Dong Provincial Public Security Bureau.
At that moment, the sound of high heels clicking on the floor came from the other end of the corridor. Qi Tong Wei looked up and saw Pei Qian Qian walking towards him.
She was wearing a business suit, exuding elegance, with a gentle smile on her face.
"You're here too." Pei Qian Qian walked up to Qi Tong Wei and greeted him with a smile.
Qi Tong Wei was slightly startled, but quickly regained his composure.
He didn't want to run into anyone he knew here, especially a young woman like Pei Qian Qian.
He nodded slightly and asked, "Are you here to see Secretary Gao?"
Pei Qian Qian shook her head and said, "No, I'm here to see Director Liang. I have a document that needs her approval."
Qi Tong Wei's heart skipped a beat. He didn't want Pei Qian Qian to know about the complicated relationship between him and Liang Lu.
He deliberately changed the subject, saying, "Oh, is that so. Well, you go ahead. I have something to take care of."
Pei Qian Qian seemed unaware of Qi Tong Wei's unusual behavior. She smiled and nodded, turning towards Liang Lu's office.
Qi Tong Wei watched Pei Qian Qian's back disappear behind the office door, his heart churning.
He couldn't hesitate any longer.
Taking a deep breath, he finally pressed down on the doorknob.
The door creaked open. Liang Lu was sitting at her desk, reviewing documents.
Looking up and seeing Qi Tong Wei enter, she was slightly surprised.