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Hearing the strangeness in Ye Yan Xi's words, Xiao Yu frowned and stopped his steps, "What's wrong, what happened?"

"It's nothing. It's raining outside. It's a little cold outside. It's freezing. Nothing serious." Ye Yanxi quickly replied. Now, she couldn't tell if there was anything strange about her voice or not.

"Why are you out so early? I'll be right out. Wait a moment, don't run around, okay?"

"Got it." With that, Ye Yanxi hung up the phone. She was afraid that if she continued talking, she wouldn't be able to hold back and cry.

The wedding ceremony had already ended. Chu Beize and He Man were being surrounded and congratulated. The crowd was cheering and bustling with noise and excitement.

Just as Xiao Yu was about to leave, Jin Yan's assistant came pushing her over.

"Yu …" Jin Yan called out in a low, happy voice. Today, she had returned to her former self. Her makeup was exquisite, and her smile was like the graceful, confident female diplomat of the TV show.

"Miss Jin." Xiao Yu continued to call out to her as she usually did, but this time she was cold and distant. Jin Yan felt a pang of discomfort in her heart, and her hands unconsciously tightened around the armrest.

"Yu, long time no see, we've separated by a lot too. Weren't you always calling me Little Yan in the past?" Jin Yan's face was a mask of disappointment and dissatisfaction.

"Now is not the past. We have grown up and each have our own lives. I'm afraid that my woman might misunderstand and also affect you, so it's better for us to keep a proper distance between us."

Jin Yan's fingers gripped the armrest, her knuckles white. She bit her lips. "Yes …" Did Ye Yan Xi let you do this? "You were afraid that she would get jealous, so you decided to split up with me this way!" Other than Ye Yanxi, she couldn't think of any other reason for him to suddenly be so courteous and distant from her.

"No, she always admires you more and wants me to care more about you." Xiao Yu frowned.

Let him care about her? It was simply a fantasy story, so she wouldn't believe Xiao Yu's words.

"She's your woman now, that's why you're so protective of her. But, Yu-Yu, do you really think I don't have a chance in your heart at all?" She softened her tone again, hoping to keep Xiao Yu.

Xiao Yu's brows darkened as she solemnly declared, "Miss Jin, I think I've made it clear before that it was impossible between us. Moreover, I'm now convinced that Little Xi is the only one and will not change her mind."

Jin Yan's face fell. "From what you're saying, do you want to marry her?"

"Why not?" Xiao Yu's expression was always cold and proud.

Jin Yan was astonished. It seemed Xiao Yu really wanted to marry Ye Yan Xi. Not to mention the age gap between them, Ye Yan's background was enough. How could she match up to Xiao Yu?

"You really think so?" "I've investigated her," Jin Yan said with some anxiety. "She and Chu Beize …"

Before she could finish, she met Xiao Yu's sharp, warning gaze and stopped in her tracks. "Who else have you been talking to?"

Jin Yan paused again. "Yu, so you already know about her relationship with Chu Beize?"

"There is no need for outsiders to gossip about her matters. If what you want to say is this, then please consider the fact that we've known each other for a while and don't speak of it." The words that came out of her thin lips were not a request, but a warning and a threat, as strong as ever.

Jin Yan lowered her eyes, a tinge of disappointment in her heart. She hadn't thought that Xiao Yu would actually like a woman like Ye Yanxi so much.

Even though I know that she was together with Chu Beize for 8 years, even if she wasn't angry, there was no need for me to protect that woman at all times, or even threaten myself.

Xiao Yu, don't you know that your actions are heartbreaking and cruel?

Jin Yan took a deep breath to calm herself down. Her lips curled in a sad smile. "It looks like you'll believe what I say. Right? Have you ever thought about Grandpa Xiao?"

The Xiao family was a huge family that was incorrectly connected. The Old Master of the Xiao family was even more strict with her family and wouldn't allow a woman like Ye Yanxi to enter.

Ye Yan Xi was Chu Beize's ex-girlfriend. After spending eight years together, not to mention other things, Xiao Yu's sister wouldn't be willing to let her brother marry his son's ex-girlfriend no matter what.

If Xiao Yufei was to insist, he would probably have a dispute with his elder sister. Unfortunately, Old Master Xiao's trial was not easy to pass and he had to face more than just this.

"I have my ways with grandfather, he will agree!"

Even though she said this, Jin Yan didn't think much of it. In the past, Xiao Yu's father had taken a fancy to a singing girl, and his grandfather had stubbornly refused the marriage. In the end, Xiao Yu's father compromised and took his wife.

"It seems that you are determined to be with her. No matter how I advise you, you won't change your mind, right?"

"Yes sir!" Xiao Yu decisively gave his answer, causing Jin Yan's heart to once more bleed for blood. "So, please speak less of what you should and keep it a secret from my family."

Jin Yan smirked at herself. "I know what to do. Don't worry, I won't bother you."

Because she cared about him and loved him, she agreed.

"I still have things to do, so I'll be leaving first." After Xiao Yu said this, he turned around and left. He didn't have the slightest bit of feelings for her, and his heartlessness was chilling.

Jin Yan gazed at Xiao Yu's back for a long time without replying. This was the man she had always loved, but had always left her with an aloof and distant view.

As Xiao Yu walked out of the hotel, he bumped into Xiao Zhenwei and his mother. Xiao Zhenwei and Madam Xiao had been very close all year round, and it was very difficult for them to be together unless it was an important occasion. Xiao Yu slightly lowered his head and said to his mother, "Mom, I still have things to do."

Madam Xiao looked at Xiao Yu in astonishment, "Little Yu, the wedding has just started, why are you leaving? Are you still an uncle's man? What's so urgent that you don't even have time for your face to eat? "

"About the company." Xiao Yu casually said.

"There's no rush about the company. You're Beize's uncle, so you can't leave no matter what." Mistress Xiao's face stiffened as she gave the order.

However, Xiao Yu wasn't afraid of Madam Xiao at all. "Mom, time is of the essence. I'll be leaving first. You just came back from abroad. After the wedding, you should go home and rest."

"You're not going back today?" Mrs. Shaw called to him.

Xiao Yu glanced at Xiao Zhenwei, who was standing beside Madam Xiao. From the beginning, Xiao Zhenwei didn't even seem to exist in his eyes. "When I have time, I will go back."

He probably won't come back.

"Child, why are you in such a hurry?" Madam Xiao still wanted to ask him to stay.

"Alright, Mom. I won't talk to you anymore. It's time for me to leave." Xiao Yu anxiously looked at his watch.

Afterwards, he left without looking back. He pretended not to hear what Mistress Xiao was saying behind him.

When Xiao Yu left the hotel, Madam Xiao fiercely glared at Xiao Zhenwei. The latter met her gaze and didn't say anything. He knew that his son not coming home was all because of him.

Xiao Zhenwei and Madam Xiao were seated. Not far away, Old Master Xiao appeared around the corner.

"Chief, is this good?" One of Old Master Xiao's aides looked in the direction they had left and seemed to be deep in thought.

"What do you mean?"

"About Young Master Xiao and Miss Ye." After pausing for a moment, he continued, "Young Master Xiao seems to like that Miss Ye very much. If Young Master Xiao finds out about this, aren't you afraid that he will fall out with you?"

"He dares!" Old Man Xiao snorted coldly, "He's my grandson, can he still hit me? And that Jin Yan, what kind of woman did he come in contact with? "

The aide-de-camp admired Jin Yan quite a bit. Thus, he said, "Miss Jin, your family background is clean and honest, and you're a diplomat as well. You're quite suitable for Young Master Xiao."

Old Master Xiao's face immediately darkened. "If I say it's inappropriate, then it's not appropriate. My darling grandson will definitely not follow a woman that even I don't like."

After following Old Master Xiao for many years, the aide-de-de-camp was well aware of his temperament. Although he appeared to be an overbearing and despotic person on the surface, he placed great importance on family love.

In the past, one of Old Master Xiao's daughters had married into an overseas family, and he had angrily told his daughter never to return. However, in the dark, that domineering and cold man would often talk about his daughter.

Even though the Xiao family was huge, most of the men in the family had left the Xiao garden. Old Master Xiao's wife had passed away early, so he was the only one left. When Xiao Yu came back to live with him, he held Xiao Yu in his hands.

Ever since Xiao Yu had become an adult, Old Master Xiao had always interfered with the girls that Xiao Yu interacted with. He didn't want Xiao Yu to interact with those girls, so he was afraid that, like his sons, Xiao Yu would have women and leave the Xiao Garden.

In the end, Old Master Xiao was only a single person, who would eventually grow old and lonely.

On the other side of the street, Xu Bei drove a car to pick up Xiao Yu. After turning away from the hotel, he saw Ye Yan Xi standing at the side of the road like a lost child.

Xiao Yu frowned as he got out of the car and walked a few steps in front of Ye Yan Xi.

"Why are you standing here in the rain and not finding a place to hide?"