Chарtеr 23: Тhеn I Wish Yоu а Haрру Вrеakup!
Thе sеcond сall cоnnесtеd tо а femаlе fаn with the niсknamе “Taоzi.” Аs soоn as thеу сonnесted, hеr vоiсе wаs thiсk with thе sound оf crуing. “I brоke up, boohоohоo…”
Luо Qingхu: (Ехpressing еxtremе shосk/distrеss)
Is this somеthing an undеrage реrsоn likе mе should bе hearing?
【Hаhаhа, Littlе Lоrd Luo’s exрrеssiоn: Shoсked fоr eight hundred уеаrs】
【Нey, hеу, hey, dоes anуоnе rеmembеr this is а fan appreciatiоn livestrеаm?】
【Тhе undеragе Young Miss transfоrms into а relаtionshiр advice host!】
【Luo Qingxu’s expression decoded: I’m still a baby, don’t come near me】
【She wants to comfort her but held it in for so long and couldn’t squeeze out a single word】
【My intuition senses drama, sitting obediently and waiting】
From her tearful, intermittent story, Luo Qingxu and the netizens in the livestream chat learned the whole story.
Taozi and her ex-boyfriend (let’s call him Xiao A for now) were university schoolmates. In their senior year, they were lucky enough to be assigned to the same company for their internship.
Perhaps out of camaraderie as schoolmates, Xiao A would often look after Taozi, lending a hand whenever she needed it.
When Taozi was too busy with work to eat, Xiao A would bring back her favorite food to the office; Xiao A would help Taozi get hot water and would comfort her when she was feeling down…
Taozi secretly fell for him. It just so happened that at that time, Xiao A had broken up with his ex-girlfriend due to a disagreement about their future careers.
Later, both of them successfully got hired by the company they interned at. Taozi felt this was fate, so she mustered the courage to confess. The two of them naturally got together.
During their time together, Taozi felt it was sweet. Xiao A would remember her preferences, buy her favorite books, and give her hand warmers in the winter…
For Xiao A’s birthday, she would secretly save up several months of her salary to buy him the limited edition KJ sneakers he had been longing for. Because he mentioned wanting to travel to City Y, she bought him two round-trip plane tickets from City H for their anniversary…
Just like that, they dated for three years. Just when Taozi thought their happiness would continue, Xiao A proposed a breakup.
The sun was shining brightly that day, but Taozi would forever remember his heart-chilling words, “Let’s break up! You’re a great person, it’s me who isn’t good enough for you. You should find someone better.”
Naturally, Taozi couldn’t accept this outcome. She went to find Xiao A, only to discover he had already gotten back together with his ex-girlfriend. “I’m sorry, I still can’t forget her.” He even told Taozi not to disturb them in the future.
“He actually got back together with his ex-girlfriend. Boohoohoo~ What do my three years of devotion count for?”
The look of disgust on Luo Qingxu’s face was about to leap off the screen, her mind filled with: Love-obsessed brain, retreat! Retreat! Retreat!
Listening to Taozi sobbing her heart out, Luo Qingxu ultimately felt a bit of pity and said cautiously, “It counts as you being blind?”
【Hahahaha, I’m dying of laughter, the look of disgust on the Young Miss’s face】
【It counts as you being blind! Isn’t that right? That guy never liked you at all】
【He only loves his ex-girlfriend. You were just the backup. Now that the ex is back, it’s time for you to step aside】
【Don’t you netizens have any sympathy? What’s there to be attached to with a scumbag like that?】
【I’m guessing Taozi is very starved for affection. Give her a little sunshine and she’ll shine brightly, but it turns out he was only after her money】
【Love-obsessed brains are terrifying. A few small favors and she’s moved to tears, imagining a sweet romance all by herself】
Taozi clearly paused, her sobs noticeably weakening. “He even quit his stable job for his ex-girlfriend. He was the first person to ever treat me so well. I really can’t bear to let him go. What do I do if I can’t forget him?”
【Confirmed, another girl starved for affection (hug emoji)】
【He’d rather quit his stable job and abandon you to be with his ex. That’s true love for them, and you’re truly foolish!】
【As an outsider, I never thought that guy treated you well. The gifts he gave you cost a few dozen yuan, while the ones you gave him cost thousands. And even then, he turned around and ran right back into his ex’s arms】
【Being attracted to him because he’s ‘nice’ to you is the cheapest thing. Girls should treat themselves better】
Luo Qingxu had only ever been in one innocent campus romance. No, that’s not right. It should be called a campus scam. The “original Luo Qingxu” had provided all the resources but had never even held his hand. All she got was delightful flattery!
Thinking back on it now, her toes could still cringe hard enough to carve out a three-bedroom apartment. But that was something the “original Luo Qingxu” did; what did it have to do with her, the current Luo Qingxu?
“Your boyfriend breaking up with you, or having terminal cancer and not living to see next month, which one would you choose?” Luo Qingxu suddenly recalled a short video she had swiped through in her past life, and the example a blogger used just slipped out.
“My boyfriend breaking up with me!” Taozi’s tone was firm.
“Your boyfriend breaking up with you, or being destined to never get rich in this lifetime, which would you choose?”
“My boyfriend breaking up with me!”
“See? So what do you do? Nothing! Just do more handstands at home when you have nothing else to do!” Luo Qingxu suggested sincerely.
“Why should I do more handstands?” Taozi didn’t react for a moment, her tone very genuine.
【Hahahaha, to drain the water from her brain】
【Hahahaha, she’s calling you brain-dead】
【Hahahaha, learned another way to subtly insult someone, but I’m afraid the other person won’t get it】
Seeing the screen full of explanations and “hahahas,” Taozi also felt a little embarrassed. She said timidly, “Thank you for your guidance, streamer. Can you give me a blessing in the end?”
“Then I wish you… a happy breakup!” Luo Qingxu’s mouth moved faster than her brain, and the words just came out.
Taozi choked up again. She suddenly felt so ashamed, crying to a younger girl and needing her to provide comfort. She quickly said “thank you” and disconnected from the call.
【Happy breakup, Little Lord Luo, you really know how to give a blessing】
【You can do it, Taozi! Breaking up is a good thing for you】
【Any red flag discovered before marriage is a joyous occasion. Imagine if you only found out he was still hung up on his ex after getting married…】
【A story about a scumbag + a love-obsessed brain, what kind of song will our Young Miss Luo write?】
“A song, ‘Happy Breakup,’ for Miss Taozi.”
Luo Qingxu quickly scribbled on a piece of white paper, then went straight to the piano and opened the lid. Her fingertips brushed over the keys, and she began to play.
“I can’t predict for you
If compromising will be of any use
But oh, how I can’t bear
To see a friend love in so much pain
…
In fact, when you love the right person
Every day is Valentine’s Day
…”
“Happy breakup, I wish you happiness
You can find someone better
…
Happy breakup, please be happy
You must wave goodbye to the wrong one to meet the right one
Leaving an old love is like a slow train
Once you see it all clearly, your heart will be sunny
No one can confiscate another’s happiness
You swear you will live with a smile
You’re so much more beautiful when you’re confident”
【Does Little Lord Luo not have creative bottlenecks?】
【Other songwriters are crying their eyes out in the bathroom】
【This song is so perfect for Miss Taozi】
【(Smile emoji) Love the right person, and every day is Valentine’s Day. Love the wrong person, and every day you want to assassinate them】
【I wish myself a happy breakup too! Six years of love couldn’t beat a 66,000 bride price】
【Here’s to me finally being single again! I finally don’t have to stare at my phone all day waiting for your message, finally don’t have to worry if you got home safe from your night shift… I’ve finally lost you.】
【Listening to this makes me want to break up, but then I realize I don’t have a girlfriend. Anyone want to date for a bit, just to experience a happy breakup?】
【Young Miss, do you have a singer in mind? I recommend our Lin Fei】
【I think Liang Yongxin is more suited for this song, I want to hear how the Queen of Love Songs would interpret it】
【I recommend Du Shuangying, I think she’d be a great fit】
【This song will definitely be sung by one of Luo Shen’s singers, don’t even think about it, other companies】
Listening to Luo Qingxu’s affectionate yet off-key singing, Taozi found it amusing. But as she laughed, tears couldn’t help but fall.
Finally, as if bidding farewell to the past and making peace with herself, she whispered softly to herself, “Happy breakup!”
“Happy Breakup” is sung by Fish Leong, with lyrics by Yao Ruolong and music by Guo Wenxian.