A gust of wind suddenly blew by, causing the tree branches to sway wildly and make a rustling sound.

Lin Zhenzhen looked over Lu Yangyun's shoulder at the glass greenhouse not far away.

The transparent glass facade shimmered with twinkling lights, reflecting the lively scene at the banquet hall not far away.

Everyone raised their glasses and drank heartily, laughing and reveling, but the figure standing in the corner looked lonely and out of place in the scene.

Huo Yeshuo stood ramrod straight, almost blending into the night, silently and stubbornly gazing in Lin Zhenzhen's direction.

“Xiao Zhen, I can’t lie to you.” Lu Yangyun’s voice sounded hesitant.

Lin Zhenzhen looked away and looked up at him.

Lu Yangyun's answer will inevitably influence He Xiaoxiao's choice, thus affecting the development of their relationship.

"I do like He Xiaoxiao."

The bushes beneath her feet suddenly trembled, and Lin Zhenzhen immediately pretended to have lost her balance, swaying and making a louder noise by stepping on the leaves to cover it up.

Lu Yangyun reached out and held her shoulder, saying softly, "But you don't need to worry, she won't affect us at all. Your place in my heart is irreplaceable."

Lin Zhenzhen pursed her lips and let out a very short breath. She slightly lifted her eyelids, her eyes filled with deep mockery and disgust.

Lu Yangyun shivered as the cold light stung him.

But when he calmed himself down and looked closely, he found that when those beautiful eyes looked at him, they were still full of deep affection and gentle tears.

Lu Yangyun inexplicably breathed a sigh of relief.

Lin Zhenzhen's eyes were filled with tears, as if she was puzzled: "Brother Yangyun, I don't understand, how can a person love several people when they only have one heart?"

Lu Yangyun's gaze was distant, as if he had thought of something. After a long while, he sighed helplessly.

"Xiao Zhen, can you give me some time?"

Lin Zhenzhen looked at him and pressed, "How long do you need?"

Lu Yangyun was somewhat surprised by her relentless pressure. After a moment's thought, he said in a deep voice, "One year, at most one year, and I will be able to completely forget He Xiaoxiao."

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"Come out, they're gone."

Lin Zhenzhen's voice was somewhat cold.

He Xiaoxiao huddled in the corner, crying uncontrollably.

Lin Zhenzhen handed over a tissue: "Don't be sad, it's not worth it. It's not good for the baby in your belly either."

He Xiaoxiao stopped in her tracks: "How did you know...?"

Lin Zhenzhen gave a slight smile: "Don't worry, I won't tell Lu Yangyun."

"Since you've made up your mind to raise this child alone, don't let other people's opinions sway your emotions."

"You must remember that you are precious and deserve to be loved and cherished."

Lin Zhenzhen's words were soft, yet like sparks, they landed on He Xiaoxiao's heart, leaving a scar.

"Why are you helping me?"

"It wasn't entirely to help you." Lin Zhenzhen looked at the spot where Huo Yeshuo had just stood and whispered as if in a dream, "I had my own selfish motives."

"I want to stay and spend more time with him."

Lin Zhenzhen has achieved her goal. The rift between Lu Yangyun and He Xiaoxiao will not be eliminated for the time being, which means she can stay in this small world for a while longer.

He Xiaoxiao's inner conflict has been resolved, and she can sever all ties and choose to go abroad without hesitation.

Only the system was sulking.

It didn't say much, but Lin Zhenzhen, as the system's host, had been able to clearly perceive its emotional changes after such a long period of adjustment.

Don't worry, after I accompany Huo Yeshuo to visit his mother, I'll go and explain things to Lu Yangyun.

【Host... I'm not rushing you, it's just that Huo Yeshuo belongs to this small world, and the two of you will separate sooner or later. Delaying this much time won't make much difference.】

Why is it meaningless?

Lin Zhenzhen stopped and looked up at the night sky: [Isn't it meaningful to minimize his disappointment?]

[...]

Lin Zhenzhen smiled: "I don't want to keep breaking my promises to him."

The system paused for a moment: [Host, I warned you long ago not to develop feelings for your target; it's dangerous.]

As for what dangers there are and why they are dangerous, the system did not explain clearly, and Lin Zhenzhen had no intention of investigating further.

She had already circled the manor several times, but had not seen Huo Yeshuo.

Messages went unanswered, and several phone calls went unanswered.

Unable to find him, Lin Zhenzhen could only resort to the most rudimentary method: squatting down where the two had parked their car and waiting for them to come to her.

In late spring in Haicheng, the temperature difference between day and night is large. Lin Zhenzhen was only wearing a thin dress and soon her nose started running from the cold.

She squatted on the ground, hugging her knees, curling herself into a small ball. Perhaps she was too tired recently, because she actually fell asleep leaning against the car door.

Lin Zhenzhen slept very soundly, her consciousness seemed to be grabbed by a large hand and plummeted straight down.

Unlike before when she was constantly trapped in bizarre dreams, Lin Zhenzhen didn't remember anything after waking up this time.

However, the hem of her skirt was tightly clenched into a ball, suggesting that it wasn't a beautiful dream at all.

Lin Zhenzhen thought she had slept for a long time, but when she checked the time on her phone, only twenty minutes had passed.