Chapter 19: Self-humiliation

Chi Yuan didn't delay in expressing his gratitude and asked Bai Qingcheng to go to the street to pick out gifts the next day.

Fortunately, the club had a holiday adjustment, so she didn't have to ask for leave again.

"Have you decided what kind of gift to buy?"

The two of them strolled around the mall arm in arm, and Bai Qingcheng kept muttering, "It's not a big deal for us to just wander around like this."

"Of course... I haven't thought about it yet." Chi Yuan shook his head lightly and said helplessly: "So, I have to ask my Miss Bai to help me with more advice."

Not only had she not decided what to give, she hadn't even decided how to say it.

Thank Qi Wang, regardless of whether he accepts it or not, just be thankful that he doesn't humiliate her in return.

Ever since the Chi family got into trouble, that mouth had never said anything she wanted to hear.

Bai Qingcheng rolled her eyes secretly: "Qi Wang is rich now, what does he want? I guess he has it. Otherwise, why don't you cater to his preferences and give him something he likes?"

What does Qi Wang like... Chi Yuan doesn’t know either. He has never asked before and rarely paid attention.

Looking back, she realized that she seemed to owe him a lot.

No matter what I do now or how I try to please others, it seems like I am making up for what I did in the past.

Chi Yuan sighed deeply again, a bitter smile playing on his face: "Look around more, and buy all the suitable ones if you find them. You can never have too many gifts."

Bai Qingcheng's face darkened slightly, but she seemed to be hesitant to speak.

She has been abroad for these years, so she knows something about Chi Yuan's affairs.

Since you don't like me, just make things clear and let it go.

Now that the Chi family is in trouble, why would Qi Wang do such things to add insult to injury?

"Yuanyuan, I'm your friend. Maybe my words are biased, but I think you don't need to be too polite to Qi Wang. Since he helped you in this matter, it's enough for you to give him a normal thank you."

Chi Yuan opened his mouth, but finally nodded and replied softly, "Okay, I understand."

It’s not that I want to give Qi Wang a good face, but the so-called guilt in the past is real. The Chi family may still need his help in the future, or the worry that he will deal with the Chi family is also real.

With mixed feelings, Chi Yuan walked into a clothing store.

The store had a wide variety of clothing, and as his eyes scanned the rows of suits, his gaze finally landed on the tie section.

Chi Yuan involuntarily walked closer, and a waiter came forward to introduce him.

"Miss, are you picking out a tie for your boyfriend? The new style just arrived yesterday. If you're interested, you can take a look."

New tie...the scene of Qi Wang wearing a tie involuntarily popped up in my mind.

In the past, in the mornings after their regular work, she occasionally needed to help Qi Wang tidy up his clothes, so she knew the style of his tie.

Not many actually, always the same black one.

Chi Yuan smiled and nodded: "Okay, how many models do you have? Show them all to me."

…

The gift-picking process went much more smoothly than she had imagined.

It was not yet lunchtime when the two left the mall.

"I'll drive you there, so Qi Wang won't bully you again." Bai Qingcheng suggested. At the same time, looking at the small gift box she was carrying, she couldn't help but mutter, "You've chosen the gift, but why do you seem so happy? Yuanyuan, you look no different from a girl apologizing to her boyfriend."

Chi Yuan came back to his senses and subconsciously stroked the corner of his mouth: "Really?"

The corners of his mouth seemed to turn up a little...

"But he has already sent me a divorce agreement. We are going to get divorced eventually."

While speaking, Chi Yuan's eyes were somewhat blank, perhaps she herself was not even aware of it.

My father's words rang involuntarily in my mind, echoing the question in my ear.

"You're not falling in love with him, are you?"

Chi Yuan shook his head and chuckled: "Don't worry, I can tell whether you really like me or not. It's not like I haven't been in love before."

He has helped me so many times, it's normal to have a good impression of him.

"It's better this way." Bai Qingcheng looked worried. "I'm worried about you. The situation is already unfavorable to you. No matter how much you like him, you will only be hurt."

Chi Yuan put aside his confused thoughts and quickly returned to reality. He felt the concern from his friends and felt warm in his heart.

"Thank you, Qingcheng, I'm glad you're here."

She finally refused Bai Qingcheng's company, and she could express her gratitude alone.

Chi Yuan took a taxi to Qi's company and arrived at lunch time.

As I walked through the gate, I met Ye Ranran.

She wanted to ignore it, but the other party blocked her way.

"Miss Chi, why don't you say hello to me when you see me? Are you here to see Ah Wang?"

Ye Ranran looked at her unscrupulously, and the pride in his eyes faded a little when he saw what she was holding.

"What is this? A gift for Ah Wang?" She reached out to snatch it, but Chi Yuan quickly stepped back and put the gift bag behind her back: "What do you mean?"

"Just a look, why are you so nervous, Miss Chi?" Ye Ranran snorted softly, "I am the closest person to Ah Wang. Why can't I see the gift Miss Chi gave him?"

The matter-of-fact tone deeply hurt her eardrums.

She didn't seem to want to develop anything further with Qi Wang, she just came to express her gratitude and apologize for her past wrongs.

But why does my heart ache so much? The feeling of suffocation becomes more and more obvious.

Chi Yuan was not unaware of what these reactions meant.

People always wake up when they are pushed to the extreme.

If her inner reaction right now was real, she would rather not realize it.

"The things I gave to Mr. Qi are his personal belongings. Without permission, even you, Miss Ye, are not qualified to see them."

Chi Yuan never thought that one day his voice could be so cold.

"Please move aside."

She didn't want to waste her energy on irrelevant people.

But Ye Ranran's existence seemed to have become a thorn in her heart.

"Ms. Chi, don't be too confident. Face the reality." Ye Ranran lifted her long hair, and her neck, which was originally covered, was now exposed to the light of day, including the red marks on her skin.

"I know you mean well. Thank you for giving up the bid. I think Awang understands your gratitude, but do you think he will accept your gift?"

Ye Ranran lowered her eyes, shook her head, and said with pity: "He wants to divorce you, which means he hates you very much, don't you understand?"

A cold look flashed across Chi Yuan's eyes, and he wanted to bypass Ye Ranran and walk into the building.

"Chi Yuan, stop dreaming and sign the divorce agreement...ah!"

Ye Ranran covered her face with her hands, her expression full of disbelief, and tears quickly filled her eyes.

"With Qi Wang not here, there can be less drama." Chi Yuan rubbed his palms: "I feel dirty even hitting you, but you are really too disgusting."

Chi Yuan also felt a little regretful.

But I don’t regret taking action, but I regret why I made this trip today.

Are you asking for trouble?

Since I'm here, I have to meet Qi Wang no matter what. No matter how much Ye Ranran talks, it's just her one-sided opinion.

But now...