Shen Xizhou, I loved you, I would even give my life for you.
Before, I knelt before you meekly and humbly because of Yun Xiu. But now Yun Xiu is gone. You have nothing to threaten me with anymore.
Before, for Yun Xiu, no matter how you humiliated me or tortured me, I would obey obediently.
But now, I will never obey obediently again. I will only do what I believe is right.
And Xu Ruowei, those words you forced me to admit, one day I will find proof and expose them to the light. Let those who have been blinded by you see what kind of person you truly are.
Aren't you good at acting? Don't you care about your reputation? Then I will slowly, bit by bit, tear away the things you value most. The things you want to protect at all costs, I will reveal them one by one, leaving you with nothing.
I used to have a weakness, I endured and made concessions. But now, I don't.
"An Nuan."
Shen Xizhou's violent voice came from behind her. She didn't turn to look at Shen Xizhou. But she could imagine how ugly Shen Xizhou's face was at this moment, yet she felt no fear, and continued to walk forward.
In the past, she lived cautiously.
In the past, she feared Shen Xizhou and feared Xu Ruowei would harm Yun Xiu. They would always use Yun Xiu to threaten her, and she was truly threatened. But now, she would no longer be threatened.
It turned out that without constraints, without worries, it would be so easy.
However, this ease, this lack of worry, was not what she wanted.
What she had always wanted was for her younger brother to be well.
If their difficulties and restrictions towards her could bring her brother back, then she was willing to be troubled and tormented for a lifetime.
Xu Ruowei tightly grasped Shen Xizhou's hand. She could clearly feel Shen Xizhou wanting to rush over.
But with so many people watching, she absolutely would not allow any contact between Shen Xizhou and An Nuan.
Her eyes were filled with dissatisfaction as she looked at Shen Xizhou. At this moment, shouldn't he withdraw his gaze and attention? Shouldn't he be concerned about her?
"Xizhou, forget it. It's all my fault. I know, I just wanted An Nuan's blessing so badly, but I didn't realize that perhaps An Nuan didn't want to bless me. After all, it's too difficult for her. It's my fault in the end."
"It's also my fault, I only thought about getting An Nuan's blessing, without considering that An Nuan hates and resents me so much, how could she possibly bless me?"
"It was my wishful thinking."
Xu Ruowei wept, her entire being a mess of tears, yet she continued to blame herself, always speaking up for An Nuan. The people around them listened and felt that Xu Ruowei was truly too kind, and An Nuan was too hateful.
No matter what the hatred, it was their happiest moment, and even if you didn't want to bless them, there was no need to say such hurtful words. Otherwise, it would be better not to show up, and the previous incident wouldn't have happened.
Xu Ruowei cried with tears like falling pear blossoms, and everyone around felt heartbroken.
Shen Xizhou also felt Xu Ruowei's emotional instability. He immediately reached out and gently patted her shoulder, comforting her softly, "Ruowei, don't overthink. This matter is not your fault from beginning to end. What you did was right, it's just that someone can't stand you."
"It's that damned woman, she's jealous of you and deliberately said those words to provoke you. Don't listen to her, or you'll be upset, and that would be exactly what An Nuan wants."
"Today should be your happiest day, don't let some unimportant people spoil your mood."
"Ruowei, it's alright, don't dwell on this matter anymore. Many people are waiting for us over there, let's go over now."
Finally, the two walked over with their own thoughts.
Xu Ruowei looked around at the people and immediately linked her arm with Shen Xizhou's, a look of great expectation on her face. "Xizhou, can you accompany me? My friends and colleagues are over there, and they all want to meet you."
She looked at Shen Xizhou with eager eyes.
In fact, she had a different plan in mind.
"Ruowei, you go over by yourself first. I have some urgent matters to attend to over there. Can you go and entertain your friends and colleagues?"
Hearing Shen Xizhou's words, Xu Ruowei's hands clenched tightly, and she bit her lip, her face filled with displeasure. But soon, she retracted her unwilling gaze. No matter how unwilling or resentful she was, she did not dare to show it.
Looking up, she smiled lightly at Shen Xizhou and said, "It's okay, I can handle it alone. You go and take care of your business."
"You mustn't be delayed because of me."
Xu Ruowei said generously and intelligently, wanting Shen Xizhou to feel that she was his best choice.
Shen Xizhou reached out and stroked her hair, his voice filled with deep apology. "It's not that I don't want to accompany you, it's just that something happened over there that requires my attention. I have to go. Of course, if you don't want me to go, then I..."
"Go ahead, I don't want to delay you because of me," Xu Ruowei said with a smile.
At this moment, Shen Xizhou let go of her hand and walked ahead.
Watching Shen Xizhou's retreating figure, Xu Ruowei's face wore a smile, but her eyes were filled with unwillingness and displeasure.
She blamed An Nuan for all of this. If An Nuan hadn't suddenly appeared, Shen Xizhou wouldn't have treated her like this, let alone left her alone here.
She had originally wanted to take him over to show off, but now all her plans were ruined by An Nuan.
Just as An Nuan was about to leave, she was stopped by a waiter.
"Is this Miss An Nuan?" the waiter asked respectfully.
An Nuan nodded, "Yes, it is."
"Is there something?" she asked the waiter with a hint of confusion, but she was still a little wary.
"Mr. Huo is waiting for you on the second floor and sent me to invite you up."
An Nuan hesitated. Mr. Huo? Is it Huo Yunshen? Did he come too?
Seeing An Nuan's confused and defensive expression, the waiter said firmly, "Miss An, Mr. Huo really sent me to find you and asked you to go to the second floor. If Miss An doesn't believe me, you can call Mr. Huo to confirm."
"Thank you."
Call him? But, tragically, she didn't have Huo Yunshen's phone number. Seeing the waiter's embarrassed look, this was her job, and if she refused to go, it might affect her.
"Okay, I'll go," she said with a hint of helplessness in her voice.
In fact, the purpose of her coming here had been accomplished, and she thought she could leave as soon as possible.
She answered the waiter, but did not leave. Finally, she sighed helplessly, "I'm going now."
Saying that, she went upstairs directly. Seeing An Nuan go upstairs, the waiter finally felt relieved.
She continued to do her own work.