Cao Xue looked at He Lingchuan with a pitiful expression. He Lingchuan felt a pang of pity, but then he thought of the man's business on the phone. He hardened his heart and turned to urge her, "The child has been delivered. You'd better hurry back."
He Lingchuan could clearly sense the man's anger over the phone, and he was worried that if Cao Xue didn't go back soon, the man would get angry.
He could recognize Zhang Qiang's voice from it, but he saw through it without saying anything, wanting to preserve his last bit of dignity.
Cao Xue frowned as she looked at He Lingchuan, stubbornly refusing to listen to anyone: "Brother Lingchuan, why are you kicking me out? Give me a reason."
She finally saw He Lingchuan, and they hadn't even exchanged a few words before He Lingchuan kicked her out.
Cao Xue looked at the person in front of her with a wronged expression, her eyes full of sorrow.
Shen Yanxi stood aside and watched their interaction. She spoke coldly, breaking He Lingchuan's silence: "What else could it be? You've cheated on him."
Shen Yanxi crossed her arms and walked arrogantly up to Cao Xue, looking her up and down: "You're really something, playing two men so well. If I'm not mistaken, you should be living with Zhang Qiang now, right? I heard she's been preparing to propose. Congratulations."
Upon hearing Shen Yanxi's words, Cao Xue suddenly realized what was going on.
She quickly grabbed He Lingchuan's wrist: "Brother Lingchuan, don't listen to other people's nonsense. This isn't how it is. I can explain."
"No."
If Shen Yanxi was lying to herself, then what about the man's voice on the phone?
He Lingchuan looked at Cao Xue with a carefree expression, and smiled, "Xiao Xue, I remember telling you a long time ago that no matter what choice you make, I will respect you. That was true before, and it is true now."
If Cao Xue feels happy being with Zhang Qiang, then he will bless them.
He Lingchuan reached out and gently touched Cao Xue's face. This was the most intimate thing they had ever done. He looked at Cao Xue with reluctance and decided to let go: "But don't worry, I will definitely pay back the money I owe you. I won't default on my debt."
Cao Xue's eyes were red and her voice was choked with sobs. She held onto He Lingchuan's hand tightly and wouldn't let go: "Brother Lingchuan, why won't you listen to my explanation? It's not like that, it's just a misunderstanding."
She looked at He Lingchuan anxiously and followed behind him: "It's true that Zhang Qiang is living in my house now, but he has always lived with my father. I live in another house. As for the marriage proposal that Sister Xixi mentioned, I have no idea about it."
She knew nothing. How could He Lingchuan hope for his death sentence based on some unfounded rumors?
Cao Xue followed closely behind He Lingchuan, not daring to leave his side for even a moment.
He Lingchuan sighed helplessly, looking at Cao Xue with a wry smile: "I know you two have been together lately."
In the past, he might have questioned Cao Xue relentlessly about why she couldn't go with him.
In his view, feelings are more important than anything else; he will trust Cao Xue and find a way to get her away.
But this kind of feeling, once is enough.
He didn't want to repeat the same mistake. He was exhausted, and the other party wasn't much better off.
He Lingchuan looked at her gently like a kind older brother and earnestly advised her: "Xiaoxue, at least you're willing to stay with Zhang Qiang now, aren't you? Since you don't dislike him, why don't you give it a try? At least, he's the man your father likes."
Cao Xue looked at He Lingchuan in disbelief: "You're advising me to be with him?"
Cao Xue could accept anyone's advice, even if they forced him, but he couldn't accept these words coming from He Lingchuan's mouth.
He stared at He Lingchuan in disbelief, his eyes filled with anger: "Brother Lingchuan, for so many days, I've been fighting against my father. Do you know how I've managed to get through it? I could keep going just by thinking of you, and what about you? You actually want me to give in?"
Cao Xue's eyes were full of disappointment. She was willing to give everything for He Lingchuan, but He Lingchuan asked her to compromise.
She thought of what He Lingchuan had said when he came to see her before, and her eyes were filled with disappointment: "Brother Lingchuan, didn't you say that you would always be with me? Why did you break your promise? Why did you lie to me?"
He Lingchuan sighed helplessly and patiently explained to her, "I'm not lying to you. I just hope you can choose a lifestyle that suits you better."
Look at Cao Xue now, she hardly looks like a college student anymore.
What will happen to her reputation if her classmates find out that she's so desperate for a married man?
After careful consideration, He Lingchuan also felt that Zhang Qiang was a better match for Cao Xue.
Besides, he really doesn't have the mind to think about relationships right now.
Before He Lingchuan could say anything more, Cao Xue looked at him with a mournful expression: "Brother Lingchuan, won't you regret saying this? Aren't you afraid that I'll really end up with Zhang Qiang?"
Cao Xue's eyes were full of grievance. She hoped that He Lingchuan would change his mind and say something she wanted to hear.
He Lingchuan looked at her and nodded, saying, "If you two really get together, then I wish you happiness."
He Lingchuan looked at Cao Xue with a carefree expression. He patted Cao Xue's shoulder and suddenly looked behind her: "Speak of the devil, and he appears. Zhang Qiang is here to pick you up."
The moment he finished speaking, Zhang Qiang strode to Cao Xue's side. His gaze fell on He Lingchuan, and his face showed displeasure: "Why are you still haunting me?"
His eyes were filled with hostility towards He Lingchuan. Hearing his words, He Lingchuan spread his hands: "Xiaoxue helped me bring the child back, and I was just about to thank her."
"How can I express my gratitude? Do I have to take it home to show my appreciation?"
As he spoke, Zhang Qiang turned to Cao Xue and sneered at her, "Is it that as long as I'm not watching you, you'll do everything you can to date this old man?"
His words were full of insults, and He Lingchuan couldn't stand it. He didn't expect Cao Xue to suffer such humiliation here. He stopped Zhang Qiang, saying, "Zhang Qiang, since Xiaoxue is your girlfriend now, you should respect her. How can you talk like that?"
"Respect? Don't you know why I don't respect her?"
Hearing his words, He Lingchuan froze on the spot. He coughed a few times and tried to explain, "Xiaoxue and I are innocent. You don't need to doubt her."
He Lingchuan looked at Zhang Qiang with some displeasure: "On the contrary, how could you talk to her like that?"
"That's between us, it has nothing to do with you."
Zhang Qiang glared angrily at He Lingchuan: "Get the hell away from me, do you hear me?"
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