Chapter 101

ever Get Enough OfLǐ n looked at Yán Luòxī, who was leisurely and carefree under the surveillance monitor. She was the person he cherished most in his life. No matter how she behaved, to him, it was a...Chapter 101

Ni Xuanyi stiffly supported herself, commanding herself not to lose her mind and remain calm. She desperately hid the turmoil in her heart as she looked at Ruan Zhao with a smile, saying, "Brother Ruan, can you take me home I want to be alone for a while."

"Sure." Ruan Zhao knew that he should give Ni Xuanyi time and space now. There were some things that no one could help her figure out.

The moment she got back home, Ni Xuanyi tossed her bag down with exhaustion and collapsed onto the bed.

Four years of deep affection had come to an end here and now. From this point on, Li Yi would still be the incomparably high-status CEO in his own world, living a life revered by everyone; whereas she was destined to return whence she came.

This time around, Ni Xuanyi finally lost all hope for Li Yi. Tang Moli had connections with prominent society figures, and Tang Moli herself was beautiful and graceful, but her roots were in the unsavory Golden Triangle area.

Later that evening, Ni Xuanyi's phone rang. Seeing Li Yi's name flashing on the screen made her feel absurdly amused. She didn't answer the call and instead went to take a bath with a towel wrapped around her. At this point, any thoughts of Li Yi were only self-deprecating.

The next day, Ni Xuanyi forced herself to act nonchalant as she went to work and tried her best to do her job properly. Occasionally, she would lose focus and make mistakes, causing her manager above her to look at her thoughtfully a few times without being too harsh on her.

When it was time for下班後的阮照打來電話，“萱萱，想不想出去走走，我去接你！”

Ni Xuanyi knew that Ruan Zhao wanted to come and comfort her. She did need someone to accompany her to ease her mind at this moment, so she agreed, "Call me when you're downstairs. Let's go out for dinner."

Ruan Zhao had parked his car downstairs early. Seeing Ni Xuanyi come out from the office building, he hurriedly got out of the car to open the door for her.

The two colleagues beside Ni Xuanyi saw the handsome and upright Ruan Zhao and joked with her, "Xuanxuan, I've seen this guy picking you up these few days. Is he pursuing you or is he your boyfriend"

Ni Xuanyi smiled but did not deny it; she had nothing to hide anymore.

Ruan Zhao was driving while occasionally glancing at the bewildered Ni Xuanyi beside him. She seemed like she hadn't rested well, with dark circles under her eyes and a pale complexion.

"Xuanxuan, what would you like to eat" Ruan Zhao asked cautiously.

"I have no appetite; I don’t want anything," Ni Xuanyi said listlessly as she shook her head.

"Is there any place you'd like to go then" Ruan Zhao respected Ni Xuanyi's opinion entirely.

"No."

"Would you like me to take you somewhere, then" Ruan Zhao asked tentatively.

"Whatever."

Ni Xuanyi is now utterly despondent, so even if Ruan Zhao takes her to die, she wouldn't have any feelings about it.

Ruan Zhao took Ni Xuanyi to a conveniently located apartment complex with tranquil scenery. Most of the buildings here are six-story residential houses, interspersed with several tall villas and rows of two-story small villas. The community has extensive green spaces and many tall palm trees planted around it.

Ni Xuanyi doesn't know why Ruan Zhao brought her here and curiously looks around.

Ruan Zhao parked the car in front of a small villa with an elegant European style, surrounded by beautiful wrought-iron fences. The villa has a not-too-large garden with a pointed triangular roof; a small balcony sticks out, featuring a magnificent sunshade umbrella above it and a comfortable chaise longue below.

"Come on, Xuanxuan, let's go inside and take a look." Ruan Zhao leads Ni Xuanyi to enter the villa.

The interior decoration is very beautiful. The floor is made of creamy white solid wood; the sofa is orange-red, with warm tones making the entire room incredibly cozy. A two-story space is connected by a spiral staircase; a huge crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, and when the wind blows, the crystal tassels sway gently in the breeze. Fresh sunflowers are placed in vases.

"Did you buy this house here" Ni Xuanyi turns to ask Ruan Zhao.

"Xuanxuan, what do you think of this villa" Ruan Zhao stands beside Ni Xuanyi and looks at her with expectant eyes.

"It's quite nice." Ni Xuanyi isn't just being polite; she genuinely thinks the place is good.

Ruan Zhao becomes delighted and asks further, "Then do you like it here"

Ni Xuanyi was suddenly on guard after being questioned by Ruan Zhao, and she avoided his gaze, walking to the sofa and sitting down. "This is your place; how can it matter if I like it or not!"

"No, this is your place, Xuanxuan! This house was bought for you!" Ruan Zhao walked over to the sofa, crouched in front of Ni Xuanyi and looked at her intently. "Xuanxuan, I know that from a young age you were alone and destitute, and after growing up, you've been drifting around. I know how much you must want your own home. That's why I bought this house for you! You won't have to share dorm rooms with others anymore, and you can decorate it however you like!"

Ni Xuanyi, who was reeling from a breakup, was truly touched by Ruan Zhao’s gesture. The house he had given her was more precious than any other gift.

Only she knew how much she longed for her own home all these years; otherwise, she wouldn’t have liked going to the Lis’ so much or fallen in love with Li Yi那麼容易地依賴他，不捨得離開。

No matter how good Ruan Zhao’s house was, Ni Xuanyi couldn’t accept it easily. "Ruan Zhao, thank you for your kindness towards me, but this place is too precious; I can't take it."

"Xuanxuan, I bought this house for you so that you would have a place to live in the city after this, and rest assured that I won’t start blackmailing or troubling you just because of this house. You know how much money I have; I don't care about the cost of this house."

"You may not mind this house, but I do. We aren’t related by blood or marriage, and I don’t want to owe you so many favors," Ni Xuanyi shook her head resolutely.

"Then… then become my sister! Just like Meng Mang is to me. This house can be the gift for our relationship." Ruan Zhao was almost begging Ni Xuanyi.

Ni Xuanyi felt she couldn't pretend anymore; Ruan Zhao had already said so much, and if she continued to act oblivious, it would be unfair to him.

She looked out the window at the falling blossoms and sighed. "Brother Ruan Zhao, there’s no chance for me and Li Yi this lifetime, but my heart belongs to him. Perhaps I won't fall in love with anyone else again."ng figure. "Yes, this child is not selfish and always thinks about others.""You two have been won over by a bowl of rice noodles and a coconut!" After having his fill, Liyi was in high spirits and chu...