"Didn't you contact Xiao Kui while you were in Germany?" Xu Ziyu asked.

Just then, the elevator arrived, and the two of them walked in one after the other. Because it was late, there was no one else in the elevator.

Xin Chun pondered Xu Ziyu's question for a moment, and after careful consideration, said, "Of course we're connected. What's wrong?"

"It's nothing. I don't think you ever mentioned her when you were over there," Xu Ziyu said casually.

Xin Chun's heart skipped a beat. These seemingly ordinary words stirred up ripples in her heart. Did he doubt her true friendliness towards Xiao Kui? Or did he suspect that she had feelings for him?

“Back then, Xiao Kui would always say ‘I don’t want to tell you’ when she called.” After thinking it over, she replied, then added, “I thought you two were having a fight. Didn’t you also not want her to know about your recent situation back then?”

As Xu Ziyu listened to her soft voice speaking slowly, he withdrew his gaze, nodded, and said nothing more.

Xin Chun felt that he didn't quite believe her story, but she didn't want to say anything more, so she lowered her eyes and remained silent.

A glance down revealed a ring on his hand, with an antique design and a blue gemstone. This wasn't his usual style, and since the ring was on his ring finger, it could only have been a gift from Luo Xikui.

Could it be that in Vienna, he and Luo Xikui...

Thinking of this, Xin Chun opened her eyes wide and looked at Xu Ziyu's profile. Her lips trembled, and she couldn't help but ask, "What is this ring?"

"I'll invite you to my wedding in March." Xu Ziyu glanced down at the ring, his gaze softening.

Xin Chun felt as if a stone was stuck in her throat. They had finally come to this point, and all her previous efforts had been in vain.

"Congratulations, you two are finally united in marriage." She forced a smile and offered her blessing.

Xu Ziyu glanced at her, his brows furrowing slightly. He could tell whether she was being sincere or not. Her smile was so forced that it would have been better if she hadn't smiled at all.

He wasn't unaware of Xin Chun's feelings for him, which was one of the reasons he had gradually grown distant from her over the years. He had never harbored any particular thoughts about her, so he felt that distancing himself was the best approach.

She was my classmate, my childhood little sister, and my capable subordinate.

And that was the end of it.

“Xin Chun, four years ago…” Xu Ziyu had just started to speak when the elevator arrived and the doors opened.

He stopped talking and stepped out.

Xin Chun's expression changed, and she followed him out a step too late, her heart filled with anxiety.

If he had physical relations with Luo Xikui during his trip to Vienna, then the claim that Luo Xikui was involved would be invalid, and he would definitely suspect her! That's what he seemed to be asking just now!

Luo Xikui made it sound nice, saying he would take the blame for her, but he still betrayed her in this way!

As Xin Chun thought about it, her face grew increasingly grim, and she didn't even notice that Xu Ziyu had stopped in front of her.

"Whatever happened four years ago, I hope it's all over now," Xu Ziyu said calmly to Xin Chun.

Xin Chun immediately turned pale and opened her mouth to explain, but she felt that no matter how she explained, it would be in vain.

He had already condemned her, and was certain that Luo Xikui's insistence on taking the blame was because of her.

In his heart, Luo Xikui was probably the purest lily, and she was meticulous and shrewd. Now he was being magnanimous and was going to let the matter drop.

"I understand," Xin Chun replied, her lips pale.

Xu Ziyu didn't say anything more, nor did he look at her again, and went straight into the restaurant.