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Bai Muchuanâs voice sounded very gentle.
However, Xiang Wanâs expression was stiff.
She lifted her head to look at him. She looked serious and indifferent.
Bai Muchuan looked at her, his gaze was ever-changing.
About slightly more than 10 seconds later, he let go of her hand, slowly.
Xiang Wanâs expression seemed relieved a little. âFine, since Mr. Bai is willing to shoulder all of the room charges, so be it. You have a lot of money anyway! Just donât complain that I took advantage of you!â
Bai Muchuan replied as gently as he could, âXiang Wan, must we really talk like this?â
âYes! We need to talk like this!â
ââŠâ Bai Muchuan seemed a little angry. âWe have been together all this while. Are you really sure you want to do this?â
âEven if youâre keeping a dog or a cat, you wouldnât bear to leave them after keeping them for long!â
âYeah!â Xiang Wan smiled. âWhat a pity though! Youâre neither a dog nor a cat.â
There was a long period of silence.
The atmosphere between them fell to the freezing point.
Finally, Bai Muchuan nodded self-mockingly.
âFine, seems like everything Iâve done for you has gone to waste. No, all that Iâve done had been fed to a dog!â
âItâs the same for me!â Xiang Wan showed no sign of backing down. âI take it that my feelings had been fed to a cat!â
Bai Muchuan did not say another word.
He lifted a hand like he wanted to hold her, but he took it back and slipped his hand into his pocket.
They looked at each other for a while.
He smiled coldly. âSo youâve already decided? Youâve really thought it over?â
Although Xiang Wan did not say a word, her silence was as if telling him she was done.
There was anger showing in Bai Muchuanâs eyes. His other hand clenched into a fist.
âXiang Wan, my feelings are not to be played with or tested. I can only tolerate this attitude of yours once. If you leave today, donât ever look back.â
âMm.â Xiang Wan smiled faintly. âIâve sent Blackie back via pet transport to Jin City.â
She expressed her determination with those words.
Bai Muchuanâs Adamâs apple moved. He seemed to want to say something but ultimately, nothing came out.
Xiang Wanâs hand gripped the handle of her luggage as she took another look at him.
âIâll get going now!â
Bai Muchuan kept quiet as he looked at her.
The distance between them was less than 20 centimeters, but it felt like the sea and the mountains had separated them.
Such a scene was also uncomfortable to most who were watching.
Fang Yuanyuan could not take it. There was as though an animal scratching within her heart. She wanted to come up to them and get them to patch up.
However, no matter what she said, Bai Muchuan and Xiang Wan just looked at each other. They seemed to be very adamant about it.
At the very least⊠they were much more at ease than the onlookers.
âSis, donât be like this!â Fang Yuanyuan pulled Xiang Wan, wishing that she would change her mind.
However, Xiang Wan did not move.
âCaptain BaiâŠâ Fang Yuanyuan looked toward Bai Muchuan like a mediator. âGirls need to be coaxed too!â
Bai Muchuan remained at his spot without a word.
Quan Shaoteng walked over as well.
He was more straightforward. He had ascertained that the one who insisted on a breakup was not Bai Muchuan. âHey, whatâs wrong with you? This brother of mine is such a great catch, and heâs so good to you; why are you dumping him? Let me tell you, there are too many women who are interested in him. If you still insist on leaving⊠donât come back crying in the future!â
Xiang Wan glanced at him calmly. âSince heâs so good, why donât you both get together?â
That comment caught Quan Shaoteng unaware, and he sneezed. âFine, fine, fine, I wonât persuade you anymore! The thoughts of you women are really worrying. Little Bai, letâs go for a drink and find some other girls! There will always be other women for you out there!â
Wasnât he just trying to make things worse?
Fang Yuanyuan looked at him in exasperation.
Quan Shaoteng looked back with displeasure as well.
Both of them were the same, they just wanted to defend the one they wanted to defend.
As for Cheng Xin, such a scene was too exhilarating for her!
Although this did not concern her at all, she felt like she had to butt in.
âCaptain Bai, Captain Cheng asked Mei Xin to collect an appraisal report earlier. Do you think we should go back now?â
However, he looked at the time from his watch.
After that, he looked at Xiang Wan. âDo you need me to give you a lift?â
âNo need!â Xiang Wan smiled. âThe more you behaved like the perfect boyfriend, it will only make me seem unreasonable. Captain Bai, donât make me look bad.â
This dumbfounded Bai Muchuan.
The corners of Xiang Wanâs mouth lifted upwards as she saw Cheng Xin pricking up her ears to listen.
âMaybe what Captain Quan has said is true; youâre too good and Iâm too ordinary. Even if you managed to keep me for now, weâll still break up one day. Weâre adults. We know what we wanted and should bear responsibility for our decisions. Iâm not blind; I shouldnât keep a relationship which is not suitable for me. I canât afford to.â
Her hand squeezed the handle of the suitcase.
At this time, her mobile phone rang.
After picking up the call, she looked at Bai Muchuan.
âMy cab has arrived! Goodbye, Captain Bai!â
The wheels of the suitcase rolled against the floor of the lobby, and the sound was not that pleasant to the ear.
Fang Yuanyuan was dazed for a while then ran after Xiang Wan.
Bai Muchuan turned slightly to look at her back view, squinting his eyes.
Quan Shaoteng poked him in the arm. âChase after her!â He reproached him in a low tone.
Bai Muchuan did not move.
âD*rn, you never watched dramas before? Sheâll definitely be crying now. You should chase after her, give her a loving embrace, and a few passionate kisses. Youâll get her back for sure if you do that!â
Seems like Young Master Quan had watched a lot of idol dramas in an attempt to end his bachelorhood⊠and that was the result?
Bai Muchuan did not move an inch.
Quan Shaoteng looked at the revolving door of the hotel. He looked so anxious like a cat on hot bricks.
âHey! Donât waste my efforts that Iâve done for your earlier! Iâve reproached her earlier, now itâs your turn to make her feel betterâhurry and go!â
Bai Muchuan did not have any reaction.
Soon, Xiang Wan placed her luggage into the trunk and hopped into the cab.
The cab started and drove on further away from them.
Bai Muchuan stood there for a long time before he squeezed a sentence with a hoarse voice.
âReturn to the station!â
Young Master Quan did not waste his effort by watching idol dramas.
In the cab, Xiang Wanâs face was tear-stricken.
Tears were flowing down her cheeks, uncontrollably. There was hardly any sound besides the occasional discreet sniffle if one paid attention to hear that. There was no expression on her face either.
Fang Yuanyuan was busy wiping Xiang Wanâs tears and grumbling what a jerk Bai Muchuan was.
No matter what happened, no matter when or who was in the right, the first person Fang Yuanyuan would defend would always be Xiang WanâŠ
By this time, seeing how Xiang Wan was in so much pain, Fang Yuanyuanâs initial thought that it was just a simple tiff was completely thrown out of her head.
So the reason for their breakup was really not because of some bickering!
Fang Yuanyuan was now convinced that Xiang Wan really wanted a breakup!
âDonât cry anymore, babe!â
âYou can confide in me⊠is he seeing another woman?â
âIs it that wretch, Cheng Xin?â
âTell me about it, youâll see how Iâll deal with her!â
Throughout the journey, Fang Yuanyuan was the only one who was talking.
One would confuse her for a stone statue if not for the tears that wouldnât stop flowing down her cheeks.
The flickering neon lights outside the car window were both familiar and unfamiliar to her.
Every light was like the dancing fireflies.
The lights lit up in Xi City, telling the stories of separation and reunion.
Fang Yuanyuan was now quiet as well.
She had seen too many instances of a horrible breakup.
However, none of those had made her this upset.
While she watched Xiang Wanâs tears, it reminded her of all those past incidents and difficulties she had with Huang He. She pouted slightly; her hand which was wiping off Xiang Wanâs tears seemed to stiffen. Finally, she couldnât continue anymore. She hugged Xiang Wan and burst into tearsâŠ
On the other side of the brightly lit city.
In a hotel, Meng Chi was standing before the full-length window in his room, hands resting behind his back.
He was wearing a fine tailored and pressed suit, with an indifferent expression on his face.
He looked far away into the skyline of the city with a severe expression. In those dark eyes that seemed deep, there was a gloominess that one could not fathom.
âHur! For all we know, it could be a show!â
âFrom the looks of it, it didnât seem so.â
Meng Chi snorted and said nothing further.
He did not seem to be glad or displeased. No one could tell.
The room was quiet without a sound.
A while later, there were some sounds coming from the door.
âCEO Meng, Miss Xie is here!â
Meng Chi turned around, a glint flashed past his eyes. âLet her inâŠâ
She has already came in! his assistant said that in his head.
Xie Wanwan was standing about 10 feet away from him; her gaze felt chilly as she looked at him.
She sounded as though she was confronting him.
Meng Chi waved his hand and his two assistants left the room.
He sat on the sofa calmly then patted on the space beside him. âCome sit here!â
Xie Wanwan looked at the man in front of her with indignance, like a cat whose tail got stepped on. The unfriendliness in her tone got stronger, and she seemed like she was about to lose her cool.
âIâm bleeping [when taken word for word in Chinese, it can mean âmy momâ] asking you a question! What have you bleeping [your mom] done?â
âYour mom⊠had died long ago,â replied Meng Chi coldly, âmy mom⊠is still alive.â
There was a cool, gleeful tone in his casual voice.
âMeng Liang, if youâre smart enough, you should call me âBrotherâ!â
Xie Wanwan looked at him coldly. âI thought youâre very clear that Iâm not related to the Meng Family!â
Meng Chi snorted with contempt as if he had just heard a joke with a haughty look on his face. âYouâre not related to the Meng Family? So how did you get out of that hellhole school? How did you become the popular A-list celebrity today? Meng Liang, donât forget the kindness we have given to you!â
Xie Wanwanâs chest was heaving as she confronted Meng Chi.
âI only want to know, are you the one?â
Meng Chi took a sip of a cup of tea which was on the coffee table.
âDidnât the police give you an answer? If itâs me, do you think Iâll be sitting here?â
Xie Wanwanâs eye grew livid in anger and spoke loudly. âXiang Wan saw you! She said she saw you!â
Hur! Meng Chi massaged his temples for a while before looking at her as if she was a fool.
âXiang Wan? So you believed her words but not mine?â
Xie Wanwan remained silent.
A while later, she gasped.
âBoth of them were getting along fine! If youâre not the one who did something, why would she and Bai Muchuan breakup?â
âHuh?â Meng Chi raised both his eyebrows; his smile grew wider gradually. âSo youâre pinning the blame on me for their breakup? And you⊠didnât you used to like Bai Muchuan? Now that he broke up with his girlfriend, shouldnât you be drinking to celebrate this occasion?â
Xie Wanwan looked at him coldly. âHe was really happy when heâs with Xiang Wan. Now that she left him, he wouldnât be happy!â
As if he had heard a truly absurd joke, Meng Chi laughed so hard that his tears almost got squeezed out.
âMeng Liang, are you really kind-hearted or are you just stupid?â
Xie Wanwan just looked at him without a word.
Meng Chi stared at her watery eyes. âDonât be so agitated. Why donât you take a moment to remember what youâve been through in your life? Meng Liang, so many people have humiliated you, disappointed you, and seen you not as a person⊠Are all these not enough to get rid of your ridiculous kindness?â
Xie Wanwan felt as if her throat was stuck. âIâm not kind.â
Meng Chi sneered. âIf youâre not kind, you wouldnât be here to confront me!â
Xie Wanwanâs gaze fixated on him, scrutinizing him.
Meng Chi returned her gaze quietly and chuckled.
âIâm not a good person.â
âIâm not a bad person either.â
âIâm only an ordinary person.â
âI did nothing. They are destined to be torn apart! Fate would severely tear them apart eventually even if they didnât break up now!â
Xie Wanwan stood there for a long time.
She was deliberating over Meng Chiâs words, along with her own memories as she tried to reorganize them.
âThereâs something that I think youâve got it wrong!â
Meng Chi looked at her with a smile and took another sip of tea. âWhat is it?â
She said, âIâm no longer in love with Bai Muchuan.â
Meng Chiâs hand paused for a while then looked at her with disbelief.
âIn Nanmu, Vultureâs Mouth, when a silly man was willing to sacrifice his life for me, I knew that I have put down the one I have been obsessed with.â
This time, Meng Chi was the one who kept quiet.
âFeelings can change,â continued Xie Wanwan, âeven though back then I thought my feelings for Bai Muchuan will never die⊠I got to know that Iâm actually wrong. I can fall in love with another man. My heart would race for him, and I feel like Iâm alive again. Even if he had never told me he loves me⊠I know very well that I will never tell him the same.â
Meng Chi let out a gasp. âWho is he?â
Xie Wanwanâs gaze seemed to stare into space. âIâve never tried to die for another person. I actually love myself a lot. I wonât give up my life just for anyone else, and I did not expect anyone to do the same for me.â
She paused for a while and stared at Meng Chi gloomily.
âBut someone did it. He loves me like his life.â
âHaha!â Meng Chi sneered. âWhat kind of ridiculous dream are you having?â
âMeng Chi, what I wanted to tell you is⊠nothing is irreplaceable. Love, hate, feelings, and grievance; there is nothing that you canât let go!â
Meng Chi pressed his lips tightly together.
âMeng Liang, will you believe me if I say itâs not me?â
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