Chapter 45

t miserable as if her soul and body were separated into two distinct entities.For a few seconds, she wanted to struggle and break free, but the pain quickly turned into an inexplicable pleasure. Lian’...Chapter 45

Ni Xuanyi took a couple of sips of the wine and her face turned slightly rosy. Li Yi chatted casually with Ni Xuanyi while he was eating, talking about trivial matters, sometimes discussing life, work, or interests with her.

This night passed by very pleasantly for Ni Xuanyi; she felt at ease because it seemed that Li Yi had started treating her as an adult—a grown woman. She felt as though she were in a dream and wanted to ask Li Yi something but could not find the words when they reached her lips.

Ni Xuanyi also slept very soundly this night; the white, dry bed sheets smelled faintly of detergent. With a comfortable heart, Ni Xuanyi thought about Li Yi who was living nearby and quickly fell asleep.

The next morning, Ni Xuanyi woke up late. After washing up, she opened the window to see lush green grape vines outside with fruits glistening sweetly in the early morning light. The air was filled with the unique freshness of grass and trees as she stretched her arms wide and took deep breaths.

Ni Xuanyi changed into a pair of jeans and a white short-sleeved shirt, went to Li Yi's villa area for breakfast, and then walked around the early morning scenic resort. When the sun rose, Li Yi took her to the grape orchard to pick grapes where she could play while enjoying the cool shade.

The days spent in the resort these two days were relaxed and happy for Ni Xuanyi; she followed Li Yi like a little puppytail, jumping around joyfully. She wished that time would stay still on this day so that she could remain forever in love.

After lunch, both of them took short naps separately and planned to go mountain climbing in the afternoon, but just as they were getting ready to climb the mountain, Li Yi received a phone call.

Since Li Yi took Ni Xuanyi out to play, his phone has been ringing frequently. There were many times when he simply ignored the calls, but this time, he smiled apologetically at Ni Xuanyi and went aside to answer it.

Even though Li Yi walked a few steps away, Ni Xuanyi could still faintly hear a weak voice tinged with a hint of coquettishness on the other end. The surrounding noise seemed to turn into silence; sensitive as she was, all her joy and sweetness instantly vanished.

When Li Yi returned from his call, Ni Xuanyi's face still wore the same indifferent expression. After years of trials, Ni Xuanyi had long mastered the art of masking her true feelings with a facade.

"Xuanxuan, I'm sorry, there's an urgent matter at work that needs my attention. It seems like I won't be able to go mountain climbing with you," Li Yi looked apologetically at Ni Xuanyi.

Ni Xuanyi’s passionate heart turned icy cold. She smiled indifferently towards Li Yi: "It's fine, we've been here for so long anyway, it's time to head back."

On the way back, Ni Xuanyi kept making small talk with Li Yi, not wanting him to notice her disappointment. At this point in her life, she was already living humbly enough and didn't want to rely on pity to gain someone’s affection.

Ni Xuanyi devoted herself wholeheartedly to her new job but wasn’t very proactive when it came to interpersonal relations at work. Ai Mei, who got along well with her in the company, had advised her numerous times about the importance of building a good relationship with her superiors and seizing opportunities to showcase herself especially during meetings on the upper floor.

Ni Xuanyi always looked bewildered like a child, as if these matters were none of her concern. She only wanted to impress one person but that person was either too busy or simply didn't want to see her.

During the time Ni Xuanyi was working, Meng Mang came to see her twice. Each time, Ni Xuanyi wanted to tell Meng Mang not to continue bothering her, but he only asked for a slow lunch and then left quickly. She really couldn't regard his behavior as harassment.

This day, Meng Mang came to visit Ni Xuanyi again. Originally, she didn’t want to have lunch with him, but when he refused to leave the company entrance, fearing that Li Yi would see them, she had no choice but to go to a nearby restaurant with Meng Mang.

The entire walk was purposeful and silent until they entered the restaurant. Ni Xuanyi then turned angrily towards Meng Mang and said, "I have told you many times not to come anymore; why are you still coming"

Through their few interactions with her, Meng Mang knew that she didn’t have any feelings for him and only cared about a man named Li Yi.

Meng Mang, who could claim his own territory in the Golden Triangle area, was no fool. He understood the importance of knowing both himself and his enemy well, so he had once investigated Li Yi thoroughly. After discovering that Li Yi is the son of the Golden Triangle God, Li Haonan, Meng Mang felt discouraged for a long time and did not come to see Ni Xuanyi.

But lying in bed pondering over it, an idea suddenly struck him: Since he couldn’t compare with Li Yi, who was a son of a god-like figure, why should Ni Xuanyi be able to match up with such a person either

Meng Mang came back with this thought. After several encounters, he realized that the current situation between Ni Xuanyi and Li Yi is that she has unrequited feelings for Li Yi, who seems not interested in her.

Meng Mang’s confidence increased; at her young age, Ni Xuanyi was deeply infatuated with Li Yi. She wouldn’t stop loving him unless Li Yi himself ended it.

Injured, she would know pain; only then would she learn to give up and understand who is the most suitable for her. As long as he persisted in staying by her side, when she felt sad or lost, all she had to do was turn around, and there he would be!

Meng Meng carefully calculated his moves. He didn't care what expression Ni Xuanyi made each time; he simply kept on being nice to her with thick skin and patience. When not busy, he would visit her once a month; when busy, twice a month at most, without ever leaving more than three months between visits.

Each time, he brought different gifts: local specialties or international brand fashion clothes and bags. Sometimes, he even left his bank card with her.

Ni Xuanyi couldn't help but smile bitterly due to Meng Meng's actions. This fool was neither beatable nor scoldable; he came when he wanted and left as he pleased. She truly had no way of dealing with him.

"Xuanxuan, I have business here, so when I come to check on it, I'll drop by to see you," Meng Meng chuckled while explaining to Ni Xuanyi.

Each time he came to visit her, she was always in a bad mood with him. To give himself a legitimate reason for seeing her, he acquired a taxi company here; afraid that Ni Xuanyi wouldn't believe him, he even invited her over during the signing ceremony because he feared being cheated.

Wearily tilting her head to look at him sideways, she said, "I don’t care about your business visits, but you don't need to keep coming to see me. I'm very busy."

"I didn’t ask for your company in doing anything; it’s just a meal. I’m unfamiliar here—could you please have dinner with me" Irritated Meng Meng was unusually amiable when facing Ni Xuanyi.tion in his eyes and less hostility. His tone softened as he suggested, "Xiaobei, why don't we go inside to talk There are three children here; it might scare them.Gu Xiaobei also calmed down and real...