Chapter Thirty-Seven

oluntarily as he leaned down to kiss Yan Luoxi on the lips.Pretending to be angry, Yan Luoxi said, "Ruffian, get off me."Li An was even more moved and felt it wasn't enough. He went in for another kis...Chapter 37

Ni Xuanyi opened her eyes groggily and found herself in a white-walled hospital room. Turning her head slightly, she saw a tall figure standing by the window. Initially, she thought it was Li Yi, but then she heard Meng Mang speaking softly on his phone, realizing that it wasn't Li Yi.

After finishing his call and turning around, Meng Mang noticed Ni Xuanyi was awake and said apologetically, "Was I the one who woke you up"

Ni Xuanyi weakly shook her head.

Meng Mang sat beside Ni Xuanyi, looking at her with great pity. "Xuanxuan, just now the doctor said that you've been sick for several days already. Your hand is full of needle marks from intravenous injections. Why did you stay here and put yourself through this trouble Come back home with me instead; don't continue your studies here..."

"Stop saying nonsense!" When Ni Xuanyi opened her mouth to speak, she realized her voice was hoarse.

Meng Mang quickly handed a cup of water to her. After drinking some water, she continued, "I worked hard to get into this university. How can I just give up on my studies"

"What are you studying for anyway Isn't it all about making money to support yourself Now that I have the means, I can take care of you and ensure a comfortable life for you!" As he spoke, Meng Mang took out several bank cards from his pocket and placed them on Ni Xuanyi's bedside table. "Xuanxuan, these cards contain billions of yuan. They are all yours now; you can use them however you like. The money I earn in the future will also belong to you..."

Ni Xuanyi smiled lightly but did not take his words seriously. "Take those cards back. Your money is your own, and it has nothing to do with me. Moreover, my purpose for studying isn't just about making money!"

"Xuanxuan, are you afraid that if I give you money, I'll ask for a return, such as marrying me" Meng Mang spoke seriously to Ni Xuanyi: "No, I only wish to see you live well. I won't seek any returns from you. Even if you never agree to marry me in your lifetime, I wouldn’t trouble you!"

"Meng Mang, why must you do this Give the money to the people who deserve it," said Ni Xuanyi somewhat tiredly.

Meng Mang looked at Ni Xuanyi with a bit of heartache. "You know that I'm just like you and have no family now. Now, in my heart, there's only you whom I care about. So when I earn money, I want to give it to you so that you can wear well, eat well, live comfortably!"

Ni Xuanyi couldn’t help but admit she was touched by Meng Mang’s words, though feelings of being moved and love were different things.

Even if at this moment she clearly knew that Li Yi didn't like her, she still couldn't immediately forget him. Just thinking about not seeing Li Yi anymore or cutting all ties with him made it feel as if someone was stabbing a knife into her heart.

"Meng Mang, I don’t love you and won’t marry you. In the future, I will have no dealings with you whatsoever and won't return to the Golden Triangle either. Take your money back and stop looking for me," said Ni Xuanyi coldly, not wanting to waste Meng Mang's time.

"Why" asked Meng Mang, his face turning red with some anger. "Is it because of that man But he...but he..."

“I know that he doesn’t love me,” Ni Xuanyi said calmly. At this moment, she was no longer angry and could speak rationally. “But I do love him. I have to be responsible for my own feelings and heart.”

Ni Xuanyi felt admiration for her own foolishness as she spoke. She didn’t know why she insisted on it; perhaps it really was because of the romantic passion when she was young. She couldn't help but chuckle at herself.

Meng Meng couldn't quite comprehend Ni Xuanyi's words. He just knew that she refused to go home with him because of some man, and he felt like his wife was running away with someone else. He sat dejectedly by the side.

After receiving an IV drip, Ni Xuanyi left the hospital and went with Meng Meng to a nearby porridge shop for something to eat. Even though she had no appetite, she forced herself to eat as much as possible; she couldn't afford to be the kind of sickly beauty who collapses at any moment due to a lack of a knight in shining armor.

After eating, Ni Xuanyi seriously spoke to Meng Meng: "When do you plan on going home"

Meng Meng was sulking and said with his head lowered: "If you don't go back, I won't either."

Ni Xuanyi disliked his childishness. She blandly replied: "This city isn't mine; feel free to stay wherever you like. But please don’t come looking for me anymore in the future—I have school and no time to accompany you."

"Ni Xuanyi, how could you hate me so much!" Meng Meng lifted his head with a look of anguish on his face. "What is it about me that’s so bad You won’t even give me a chance!"

"It's not that there's anything wrong with you; we just have no fate." Ni Xuanyi stood up. "Meng Meng, go back home and live your life properly. We’ve long ceased to be people in the same world, so there’s no way for us to ever come together again."

After this afternoon's events, Meng Meng had somewhat accepted the reality of their situation. He took a deep breath and stood up as well: "Ni Xuanyi, you don’t have to go back with me, but please promise that you’ll take care of yourself properly. Don’t act sick or faint just because you want to—you make me worried."

"You should feel relieved; I won't be doing such foolish things anymore. The delusional dream is something I can indulge in only once." Ni Xuanyi tugged at Meng Meng’s sleeve and led him out. "After you go back, take care of yourself too. There are many dangers where we come from—I want you to always remain safe. Come see me again when you’re eighty!"

Meng Meng burst out laughing at Ni Xuanyi's words and pulled a bank card from his pocket, handing it to Ni Xuanyi. "You don’t want what’s extra for you, but there isn't much money in this card. Keep it then, think of it as your brother giving you tuition fees. The secret is the last six digits of your home phone number."

"No, I can’t take your money!" Ni Xuanyi hurriedly waved her hands.

"If you don't want this card, then I won't leave!" Meng Meng’s face darkened and he firmly stuffed the bank card into Ni Xuanyi's hand.

Ni Xuanyi thought for a moment before she reluctantly put the bank card away temporarily.

Sheng Meng finally left after appearing at Ni Xuanyi's side out of nowhere. Holding onto the bank card he gave her, Ni Xuanyi slowly walked back to school, checking her phone numerous times along the way. Apart from Ji Yan calling twice, there was nothing else.

Ni Xuanyi began to feel a vague sense of regret in her heart for acting so impulsively in front of Li Yi that afternoon. He must surely hate her lack of manners now.

Maybe Li Yi doesn’t love me, but I can't let him go right now!

Ni Xuanyi returned to the dormitory with a troubled mind and spent the entire night in anxiety. Right before she went to bed, Ni Xuanyi finally received Li Yi's call. His voice was imbued with an alcohol-induced lethargy; she knew he must have been drinking.

Li Yi didn’t mention what happened that afternoon or ask about the boy who had been with her. He simply asked in a soft tone, "Xuanxuan, your face looks bad today. Are you feeling unwell somewhere"ly loved him and couldn't bear to leave him.Now, after hearing what Shao Junhe said, Yan Luoxi felt somewhat disappointed but also thought that there might be some truth to his words. Li An had previo...