"Master Lin, what do you mean?" Xia Wenyun immediately understood her meaning, but he couldn't believe it. "Xin Xin and Wen Lan grew up together since they were little. Before this incident, their relationship was very stable. They even planned to have a meal together during the Chinese New Year this year to finalize the matter."

"No one can explain matters of fate. The two of them are not destined to be together. Even without Yi Yue's involvement, they would not have ended up together." Lin Zhilu shook her head.

"What if we force ourselves to be together?" Xia Wenyun knew her younger brother's personality.

"Relationships forced throughout history have never ended well. The best outcome is mutual destruction, and the worst is death."

"Sigh." Xia Wenyun sighed; he hadn't expected things to turn out this way.

"I really didn't mean to treat you like that." Xia Wenlan looked at Qi Zixin apologetically. "Of course, it was also my fault. If I had been careful enough, I wouldn't have fallen into Yi Yue's trap."

He looked at Qi Zixin expectantly: "Xinxin, if you really don't believe me, I'll take you to see the bugs."

After saying that, he reached out and grabbed Qi Zixin, then turned around and saw his brother and Master Lin.

Xia Wenlan looked at him as if she had seen a savior: "Haven't you always trusted my brother the most since you were little? My brother can vouch for you."

Xia Wenyun nodded: "We have surveillance cameras in our living room and study. I can send you everything that happened tonight."

Xia Wenlan felt a warmth in her heart: when it really matters, her brother is the most reliable.

Qi Zixin said, "No need, I trust you, Wen Lan."

Xia Wenlan looked at Qi Zixin with emotion.

Xia Wenyun seemed to hear Master Lin beside her sigh again.

"Xin Xin, don't worry, I will definitely keep my distance from other girls from now on." After this incident, he also developed a certain fear of unfamiliar women, always feeling that they might bite him at any time.

"Wen Lan, I'm getting married," Qi Zixin said.

Xia Wenlan froze, staring wide-eyed at Qi Zixin in disbelief, then curled the corners of his lips into a smile: "Xinxin, are you just saying that out of anger? I promise I won't make you angry again."

Qi Zixin shook her head: "We have no future."

With tears in her eyes, she looked at Xia Wenlan, the boy she had liked for so many years. They were just one step away from confessing their feelings and being together.

Unfortunately, fate played a cruel trick on us.

"I'm so happy to know today that you were framed and had no other choice. At least you never betrayed me in our unspoken feelings for each other."

"Why are you getting married so soon? It's been less than a month. Tell me, what happened between us?" Xia Wenlan looked like she was about to break down.

Lin Zhilu reminded Xia Wenyun from the side: "If your brother faints due to emotional distress later, you must take him to the hospital immediately. He looks healthy now, but he is actually only half alive."

“Master Lin, if he faints in a bit, I might have to trouble you to come with me.” Xia Wenyun said apologetically, “I think you might be able to persuade him to resolve his inner conflict.”

"Um..." Lin Zhilu hesitated. It was time for her to sleep. "Okay!"

Judging from Xia Wenyun's current state, if she doesn't offer some advice or guidance, who knows what she might do in the future.

"Thank you so much, Master Lin." Up to this point, what Master Lin has done has far exceeded what she deserves. Tomorrow, she must give Master Lin several times the compensation.

"Did I do something that made you particularly unhappy during the time I was controlled by the insects?" He gripped Qi Zixin's hand tightly.

Qi Zixin shook her head. She could see the struggle in Xia Wenlan's eyes when Xia Wenlan said those hurtful things to her.

"No, you were quite restrained back then. I did mention the engagement to you, but you didn't seem to care much." She gave a wry smile.

"Please don't get married." Xia Wenlan held her hand. "If I hurt you, I will spend my whole life making it up to you. If you have your reasons, we can face them together."

"It's too late." Qi Zixin shook her head.

"I, I!" Xia Wenlan's emotions were too volatile, and her already fragile heart could not withstand such a huge fluctuation.

He clutched his chest. Qi Zixin stepped forward worriedly, but knowing that someone was watching her in the shadows, she could only clench her fingers tightly.

Lin Zhilu stepped forward, gathering her last bit of spiritual energy in her palm, and patted Xia Wenlan on the back of the chest.

Xia Wenlan, who had been feeling a tearing pain in her heart, suddenly felt much better.

Lin Zhiluo said to the two of them, "You two should both take it easier."

Qi Zixin and Xia Wenlan were both stunned.

Lin Zhilu sighed: "You two are not destined to be together. No matter how hard you struggle, you will never be together."

“But we love each other, and we will definitely be together.” Xia Wenlan immediately grabbed Lin Zhiluo’s arm, hoping that his rebuttal would make their future possible.

"I don't believe in fate. Humans can conquer nature. Fate is in our own hands."

"You really look like a love-struck fool right now," Lin Zhiluo said to him with a blank face.

Xia Wenyun turned his head away. Although he shouldn't be laughing in this situation and atmosphere, he really couldn't help it.

Oh my god, that "love-struck" line really tickled his funny bone; he was just thinking of saying that.

"Yes, I'm just love-struck. I don't believe in fate." His eyes were red.

"Throughout history, how many people have successfully defied fate? You two are not destined to be together. If you force yourselves to be together, either you will die or she will perish, or you might not even die together."

Xia Wenyun fell silent; he couldn't accept this outcome.

Lin Zhiluo looked at Qi Zixin: "Even if you want to leave, there shouldn't be any misunderstandings between you. Your current husband isn't the right person for you."

Qi Zixin smiled bitterly: "How could I not know? But I have no choice. He holds our family's future in his hands. I can only submit."

"No matter what difficulties you encounter in the future, as long as you get through these three most difficult years, your future will be smooth sailing. Your current husband's family will not be as prosperous as they are now after these three years."

"Will we still have a chance to meet again in three years?" Xia Wenyun asked expectantly.

If things take a turn for the better in three years, he will definitely wait for Xin Xin for three years.

"No, there won't be." Lin Zhiluo's words successfully dissuaded Xia Wenyun, who then fainted.

Xia Wenyun rushed to her younger brother's side and said anxiously to Qi Zixin, "Xinxin, I know your difficulties. In the future, our family will help you. Just ask and your brother Xia will definitely help you."

After saying that, he carried Xia Wenlan into the car.

"You don't need to worry too much, your brother just fainted due to emotional distress."