Jiang Xiaoling lowered her head in shame again. This decision was indeed cruel to him, and she felt that she had been too heartless. But reality was beckoning them again. If this photo were exposed today, Xu Yi would be ruined.

All sorts of rumors will bombard him. Even if they're not too serious, as long as she stays by his side, there will be a lot of trouble. Before things get too deep, let's just leave it at that.

Jiang Xiaoling sighed and said slowly, "We're still not suitable for each other. I'll only cause you a lot of trouble if I'm around, so let's part ways amicably."

Xu Yi stared at her with red eyes, hardly believing that these were the words she was saying.

He spoke so casually, as if it didn't matter last night.

So ruthless, so resolute.

Jiang Xiaoling was packing things up. As the items piled up in the cardboard box, Xu Yi finally couldn't calm down and went over to grab Jiang Xiaoling's hand.

He asked unreasonably, "Give me a reason."

The reason was that they were not suitable for each other, but she didn't say it aloud because she didn't want to hurt Xu Yi any further.

She knew she owed him a lot and would repay him in the next life, but she was afraid she could never repay the debt of love she had in this life.

Jiang Xiaoling brushed his hand away and continued packing her things, her face remaining calm and composed.

Xu Yi seemed to have a fuse ignited within him. He grabbed her hand and said roughly, "I'm talking to you!"

"Do I have to respond to you just because you say something?" she retorted.

Xu Yi froze on the spot. Yes, she was no one to him, and she had no obligation to answer every single one of his questions.

He slowly released her hand, his whole body feeling as if it had lost its support and could collapse at any moment.

Jiang Xiaoling had finished packing and left with the pile of things in her arms.

Xu Yi finally couldn't hold back and collapsed to the ground, sobbing uncontrollably.

She's gone! This vicious woman is gone! She took his heart with her!

He hadn't even had his fill of bullying her! And then she left! She left without a trace of regret! She didn't even leave him anything!

Outside the door, Jiang Xiaoling's carefully constructed composure crumbled, and tears streamed down her face as she shed them.

She chose to abandon him once again.

It's not that I don't love, it's that I can't love.

She didn't dare to love either. Even if Xu Yi caused any trouble, someone would protect him and clean up his messes. But it was different for her. She had a good-for-nothing brother. If she continued to stay here, Xu Haicang would definitely not let him go.

The promise I made to Xu Yi yesterday is about to fall through.

He couldn't give her a future, and she didn't dare to easily give away her feelings.

Forgive her for being a coward.

Goodbye, Xu Yi.

Jiang Xiaoling went home and packed a few simple clothes. Jiang Junchi wasn't home, so she didn't ask him to come along. She bought a plane ticket and went to the airport.

At the airport.

With one hour left before takeoff, Jiang Xiaoling sat in her chair, her hands supporting her forehead, burying her head deeply.

This parting may be forever.

Mingheng.

Bai Xin came in with the file folder and proudly placed it on Gu Yuan's desk.

He raised an eyebrow and said, "Mr. Gu, what's inside?"

Without even looking up, he asked, "Whose gossip is it this time?"

Bai Xin was secretly delighted, knowing he would be greatly surprised when he saw what was inside.

She slowly opened the file folder and took out stacks of photos inside.

"Mr. Gu, don't you even look at who these two people are?"

"Not interested."