Chapter 105

returned, he felt his blood pressure rise and became very unhappy, especially after Míng Zixi told him in an eerie manner that he had seen Zhōu's kid the previous day, who was now serving as a regiona...Chapter 105

Sitting in the conference room, Li Yi listened absentmindedly to the reports below; he didn't catch a single word of what everyone was saying.

He knew that his appearance looked just as it had on many previous days: calm, deep, and stern. But only he himself knew how much everything had changed. Once he thought about Ni Xuanyi having a boyfriend, he could no longer maintain peace and composure in his heart.

Li Yi finally admitted to being afraid, afraid that Ni Xuanyi would leave him.

He decided he needed to have an earnest talk with Ni Xuanyi; otherwise, he wouldn't be able to accomplish anything. He had decided that the time for their conversation would be this weekend. But when he was ready and in the mood to find Ni Xuanyi, she had already gone off to a rural farm villa with Ruan Zhao.

It turned out her schedule no longer revolved around him.

Judging by his luck, at that moment someone invited Li Yi to eat dinner. They asked Li Yi where he wanted to go, and Li Yi somehow said the name of the farm villa. Perhaps this was fated for him to see Ni Xuanyi cuddled up in Ruan Zhao's arms!

Sitting at the dining table, Li Yi pressed on his aching temples as he thought about what he had just seen by chance. This heavy pain left him breathless.

Everyone around the table could see how bad Li Yi looked. They spoke to him cautiously; Li Yi felt that the room was stuffy and couldn't sit still any longer. He stood up apologetically and said, "Sorry everyone, I'm not feeling well today. Excuse me."

Everyone noticed Li Yi's pale complexion and white lips. They thought he really wasn't feeling well, so they respectfully escorted him to the door.

With everyone's accompaniment, Li Yi stepped out of the villa. Breathing in the fresh cold air outside, he finally felt better.

The recent cold front has brought a drop of four or five degrees, and even though it's generally warm here year-round, the chill becomes noticeable when the cold air hits.

Ruan Zhao wrapped his coat around Ni Xianyi, who was slightly drunk, and half-carried her out just as Li Yi and others were coming out.

It seems that fate has us meeting again in such an awkward situation.

Ni Xianyi looked at Li Yi with some surprise, moved her lips, and struggled to say, "Brother Li Yi, you also came here for dinner!"

Li Yi was irritated seeing Ni Xianyi leaning on Ruan Zhao's shoulder looking flushed. Unable to control his emotions, he frowned and asked unhappily, "Xuanxuan, why did you drink so much"

"Oh." Hearing Li Yi’s question, Ni Xianyi felt a bit at a loss, nervously biting her lip, "I... I..." not knowing how to respond.

Ruan Zhao squeezed her waist from the side and raised his eyebrows at Li Yi, saying, "Today was a get-together with friends; everyone was in high spirits. Xuanxuan had just two glasses of wine. Don't worry, I'll take good care of her."

Li Yi instantly understood that Ni Xianyi no longer belonged to him and that he wouldn’t have any say in what she did anymore. From now on, another man would be the one looking after her when she was unwell or unhappy.

Ni Xianyi also heard Ruan Zhao's words; she felt it sounded abrupt, so she quickly looked at Li Yi's expression to see if he was upset. Sure enough, his face had darkened, showing an unusual sense of disappointment.

For a moment, she really wanted to ignore everything and rush to Li Yi’s side, reaching out her hands to tightly embrace him, wanting to console him: "Dear one, don't be sad, don't feel hurt. She can’t bear to see even the slightest hint of unhappiness in you."

The people around noticed Ning Xuanyi's emotional fluctuation and held her hand tightly, saying gently: "Xuanxuan, let’s go. It’s chilly outside, and you’ve only just recovered from your cold!"

Ning Xuanyi looked back at Li Yi one last time with an incredibly sorrowful expression before forcing a smile and said: "Brother Li Yi, I’m leaving now. Goodbye!"

Li Yi’s expression remained unpleasant as he weakly nodded at Ning Xuanyi.

Ning Xuanyi supported herself and walked towards Ruan Zhao's car with great effort to keep her steps steady. As soon as she got into the car, she slumped onto the seat.

Thinking about Li Yi’s expression just now, her brows furrowed.

Li Yi was the most proud and aloof man in this world; he always showed his kindness inadvertently, but usually kept it hidden under a facade of indifference, making others unable to read him. His affection seemed ambiguous, leaving one confused about what was real and what was merely casual talk.

Ning Xuanyi felt like she and Li Yi were playing hide-and-seek: whenever she pursued him, he would retreat, but when she decided to give up and start a new life, he suddenly appeared with an expression that stirred her imagination, leaving her at a loss as to what to do.

"Xuanxuan, how are you feeling now after drinking earlier" Ruan Zhao reached out and gently held Ning Xuanyi's hand.

Ruan Zhao’s hand felt cold, making Ning Xuanyi snap back into reality.

Why was she still indulging in baseless speculation and worrying about Li Yi She was now Ruan Zhao’s girlfriend. No matter what Li Yi said or did, it had nothing to do with her anymore.

She turned to smile at Yuan Zhao and said bluntly, "I’m feeling a bit hot and thirsty. I want to have some cold drinks." She didn’t want to be an idiot who felt sorry for herself anymore. There was a man beside her who loved her wholeheartedly; there was no need for her to continue as the fool at Li Yi’s side every day.

When she returned to work, Ni Xuanyi’s resignation date was drawing near. Several times, she wanted to call Li Yi and say goodbye properly with him, but couldn’t bring herself to do it.

This afternoon, Ni Xuanyi suddenly received a phone call from Li Yi. He invited her out for coffee, so Ni Xuanyi asked the manager for leave and went to a nearby café to meet him.

Usually, every time she dated with Li Yi, she would run happily all the way there; this time, however, she felt heavy-footed and was filled with myriad emotions.

This was probably going to be her last date with Li Yi in this lifetime!

When Ni Xuanyi arrived, Li Yi had already been waiting for her inside a private room. He’d ordered some of the desserts she loved most.

Li Yi looked at Ni Xuanyi and smiled warmly; however, his smile was rather forced. As someone who usually excelled in conversation, he didn’t know what to say when he saw Ni Xuanyi sitting before him, so he awkwardly asked, "Xuanxuan, why do you suddenly want to resign"

Ni Xuanyi had been mentally preparing for this situation all the way there and managed to remain relatively composed. She sipped on her drink and said softly, "My boyfriend’s business is over there; he needs to go back, so I have to return with him."

When Li Yi heard Ni Xuanyi mention Yuan Zhao, his heart was stirred as he blurted out the question, "Does he treat you well Do you like him very much"

"Yes, he treats me extremely well and is devoted to me," Ni Xuanyi’s answer was worthy of deep reflection.could not possibly outmatch an angered man.The man slammed Ni Xuanyi’s head forcefully into the coffee table; her mind went blank and after a sharp pain, she felt warm liquid trickling down from her h...