Chapter 141

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Liyi was a shrewd and formidable character. He knew that having one more friend was better than having an additional enemy, so after he took Ni Xuanyi away from the Golden Triangle area, he once called Ruanzhao to have a long chat.

The content of their conversation was basically Liyi telling Ruanzhao to let go of Ni Xuanyi and give up hope; otherwise, Liyi would take extreme measures. Although it sounded like a threat, Liyi phrased it politely, saying that since they both loved Ni Xuanyi, they shouldn't make her worry for them nor be sad due to their rivalry. Ruanzhao needed to respect Ni Xuanyi's own choice.

Ruanzhao clearly knew that he couldn't outdo Liyi. Even if his arrogant self wasn't afraid of Liyi, he still couldn't defeat the entire Li family behind Liyi. And now, he finally had a sense of responsibility towards his family and couldn't let his selfish desires lead to their destruction by the Li family.

He loved only Ni Xuanyi in this life, but when confronted with such an opponent as Liyi, he could not help but give up. For someone like Ruanzhao who was somewhat fixated on certain things, it was undoubtedly the most agonizing thing.

Ruanzhao had once dedicated all his energy to business; in the past, he lived a carefree life where he would only deal with matters that interested him. Now, however, he dealt with everything, trying to keep himself busy so that he might forget the person who left.

He worked for 15-16 hours a day, spinning like a top and falling asleep as soon as his head hit the pillow. He made sure not to have any time to think about anything or anyone, but nostalgia seeped into his dreams.

In the beginning, Ruanzhao would dream of Ni Xuanyi whenever he closed his eyes; in these dreams, Ni Xuanyi had returned and was living happily with him. She held his hand while smiling at him tenderly.

But upon waking up to an empty space filled only with loneliness and coldness, Ruanzhao felt heartbroken, sometimes wanting nothing more than to abandon everything—his family and business—to go after Ni Xuanyi again.

But such thoughts were mere fleeting impulses. Ruan Zhao had promised Li Yi that he would no longer interfere with Ni Xuanyi's life, so he could only suppress his longing.

One day, a few business acquaintances came over, and he reluctantly joined them for dinner. Ruan Zhao disliked such social engagements; after exchanging some pleasantries and eating a little, he was about to leave when someone mentioned the recent major news in the business circle: The head of the Li family had been replaced by the second young master. This second young master was cunning and sharp-tongued, with no less formidable conduct than the eldest son of the Li family; in some ways, he was even more ruthless.

At the mention of the Li family, Ruan Zhao immediately thought of Ni Xuanyi. His emotions surged, gripping his glass tightly as he tried to control himself and not let anyone notice. He sipped his drink casually and asked nonchalantly, "Since the eldest young master of the Li family is no longer in charge, where has he gone"

"Mr. Ruan, haven't you heard The Li family's eldest son, who never dabbles in women, got married recently. He took his new wife on a honeymoon, which is why he handed over the work to his younger brother."

Upon hearing this news, Ruan Zhao felt as though something inside him had shattered. His grip tightened, and he crushed the glass; shards cut into his finger, causing blood to spill.

"Mr. Ruan, are you okay"

"Waitress, quickly call a doctor!"

"Mr. Ruan!"

...

Screams filled the air, causing chaos in the private room. But Ruan Zhao simply sat there, stunned, feeling no pain but rather a sudden drop into an icy pool, freezing him inside and out. A part of his heart was completely dead, never to be revived.

After returning from that banquet, although Ruan Zhao tried to focus all his energy on his career again, he found it impossible to do so. He would involuntarily zone out, often thinking about Ni Xuanyi unconsciously. He missed her very much and wanted to see what she was like as a bride.

Yet, he remembered Li Yi's words: if he dared to disturb Ni Xuanyi, his entire family would be threatened. Thinking of his aging father and all the relatives, Ruan Zhao endured it.

It wasn't until Ruoxi (Ruan Zhao's sister) and Meng Meng’s child was born that everyone gathered for a full moon celebration. As he looked at Ruoxi and Meng Meng by his side, he couldn't hold back his longing for Ni Xuanyi anymore.

He wanted to see her, even just one glance would do. He simply wanted to know how she was now and whether she truly was happy and carefree, living without a worry in the world.

Ruan Zhao went through multiple connections until he finally found out where Li Yi and Ni Xuanyi were currently located. He changed his passport, altered his appearance, and flew for over ten hours just to see her.

The long flight was exhausting, but Ruan Zhao didn’t close his eyes once the entire way. Just thinking about seeing Ni Xuanyi soon made him feel excited and thrilled, yet also deeply melancholy.

"Sir, would you like sugar in your cake" A waiter softly asked Ruan Zhao repeatedly beside him as he was lost in thought.

“Ah!” Ruan Zhao suddenly snapped out of it, blankly shaking his head. "No sugar." Even if the whole world gave him all their sugar to eat, he wouldn't feel a bit sweet now.

Ni Xuanyi did not sleep comfortably leaning on Li Yi's shoulder and woke up after a while. She opened her eyes slightly, and her vision gradually cleared. First she saw the thin garment draped over her body, then Li Yi’s face appeared before her eyes. He asked in a warm voice, "You’re awake!"

"Mm." Ni Xuanyi changed positions to give Li Yi's cramped arm some relief.

"Would you like to drink something" Li Yi handed his water bottle to Ni Xuanyi. Since Ni Xuanyi had become pregnant, every time he accompanied her for a walk, he would carry a water bottle, fruit juice, cushion, and an extra jacket as if he were taking out a child.

Ni Xuanyi took the water bottle and drank a little; she then seemed to feel more energetic. She patted her belly and complained, "I’m hungry."

"What would you like to eat" Li Yi looked around and asked, "If you don’t have any special cravings, we can go home for something prepared by our chef." Li Yi had hired a specialist chef here who cooked nutritious yet delicious food that was safer than restaurant offerings.

Ni Xuanyi saw a pizzeria next to the café across from them and suddenly wanted pizza. She pointed at it and asked, "Can we go there for something to eat"

"Of course." Although Li Yi did not like Ni Xuanyi eating outside, he would cater to her wishes since she was carrying his child, and he pampered her excessively.

Ni Xuanyi smiled happily as she held onto Li Yi's arm. They went into the pizzeria next to Ran Zhao’s café. As they approached, Ni Xuanyi slowly catching sight of them, Ran Zhao's heart raced with excitement.around and left."What happened to her" Ran Xu looked at Yan Luoxi as if seeking help.Yan Luoxi lifted the corner of her mouth in a smile: "She likes you, but not me. As an actor, shouldn't you be able...