"Young Master Gu, what are you doing?" At this moment, Fang Xinman, holding Murong Xiao's hand, walked gracefully towards them from across the corridor.
Murong Xiao's eyes fell on Xiang Jin.
Gu Feiyang hadn't had time to pull his arm away from hers yet; their actions were very intimate, making them look like a couple from a distance.
His gaze darkened.
"Brother, what brings you here?" Gu Feiyang helped Xiang Jin stand up straight.
Xiang Jin quickly withdrew her hand, stood there obediently, and lowered her head and looked extremely docile.
Murong Xiao sneered inwardly; she was quite good at pretending.
"Master Xiao heard you were going to discuss an important collaboration today, so he came over to check on you. He didn't expect you to ruin Young Master Gu's plans." Fang Xinman smiled, her gaze settling on Xiang Jin. "Young Master Gu, is this your girlfriend?"
“Not now, but who knows what will happen in the future,” Gu Fei said, beaming.
"Looks like good things are on the horizon. I remember seeing her at the old man's banquet last time. It seems like Master Xiao is quite familiar with her. Is she Miss Xiang Jin?" Fang Xinman said meaningfully, extending her hand to Xiang Jin.
Xiang Jin also extended his hand and nodded to her.
"There seems to have been a misunderstanding before, I hope you don't mind." Fang Xinman was referring to the time she was stopped outside when she went to return the money.
Xiang Jin shook his head, indicating that he was alright.
"Brother, you know the beautiful Xiang?" Gu Feiyang asked, a little surprised and curious.
"I know him, but we're not close." Murong Xiao's expression slightly changed.
"Oh, okay. But it's alright, we'll get to know each other better later." Gu Feiyang tried to put his hand on Xiang Jin's shoulder, but Xiang Jin dodged it.
"Then I congratulate you in advance, Young Master Gu. I wish you both a sweet and happy life, just like Master Xiao and I." Fang Xinman affectionately linked arms with Murong Xiao, her smile elegant and charming.
"What do you mean by 'happy and fulfilling'? Don't talk nonsense, or my sister-in-law will be unhappy." Gu Feiyang's face fell.
Who is this Fang Xinman anyway, daring to pat herself on the back?
Fang Xinman looked embarrassed.
She cast a pitiful look at Murong Xiao.
Murong Xiao gently patted her shoulder to comfort her, but his deep gaze fell on Xiang Jin.
"I'm quite surprised. You actually find a woman like that attractive?"
Gu Feiyang was even more unhappy.
"Brother, I've never interfered with which women you associate with, and you'd better not interfere with me either. I think Xiang Xiao is quite pretty, especially those fox-like eyes, they're really to my liking." Gu Feiyang winked at Xiang Jin, but Xiang Jin avoided his gaze.
"Look how good their relationship is, I'm even a little envious." Fang Xinman's voice was soft and sweet, melting hearts, clearly she was being coquettish towards Murong Xiao.
Xiang Jin tensed up completely.
An indescribable dull pain flowed through her limbs and bones with her blood, as if an invisible hand had gripped her heart tightly, making it impossible for her to breathe.
She quickly made a sign, roughly saying "I'm leaving now," and then ran quickly towards the door.
Hearing footsteps chasing after her, Xiang Jin ignored them and rode her delivery vehicle toward the warehouse.
After parking the car, Xiang Jin went straight to the bathroom and washed her face with cold water several times.
"What's wrong? Your eyes are all red." Sister Ding handed her two tissues.
"Did a customer upset you?" Sister Ding asked gently.
Xiang Jin shook her head. She made a sign for wind and then a sign for sand, indicating that the wind and sand were blowing.
She slowly wiped the water droplets from her face and stared at herself in the mirror, lost in thought.
Fox eyes, is it because of these fox eyes?
Only today did she realize that Fang Xinman actually looked alike with Xiang Qi. They had similar eyes, similar expressions when they spoke, and even their hairstyles and back views were remarkably similar.
So, is Fang Xinman just a stand-in for Xiang Qi?
So, was it because of these eyes that Murong Xiao kept her by his side?
What right did she have to not only take the blame for Xiang Qi, but also become her emotional substitute?
She must have saved the universe in her past life to have such "good fortune".
"What's wrong? Did something happen? Hey, don't cry. Okay, okay, have a good cry." Sister Ding gently patted Xiang Jin's back, helping her catch her breath.
Xiang Jin cried more and more uncontrollably, her tears flowing more and more.
It took her a long, long time to stop, but the tissues on the ground piled up into a small mountain.
Her eyes were red, and she gestured "thank you" to Sister Ding.
"Don't mention it. But you have to figure things out for yourself. Don't get stuck on one thing, okay?"
Xiang Jin nodded.
She just... can't quite accept it.
She had tried so hard, so why couldn't she get rid of Xiang Qi? She didn't want to be anyone's substitute; she just wanted to be herself.
Everyone in the warehouse had gone home, and Sister Ding had packed up and left. Xiang Jin stared at the dark, empty street, momentarily at a loss for where to go.
She boarded the bus in a daze, only to realize with a start when she arrived at her destination that she had actually come to Fengjia Village.
This is her and Jia Nian's home.
Unfortunately, Carnival is over.
She has no home anymore.
Xiang Jin always carried the key with her. She opened the door and went inside. The house was already dusty. She cleaned the house and sat in the living room, lost in thought, looking at every corner with lingering reluctance.
"Really? Then, does Aqi want to stay by my side forever?"
"Ah Qi, would you be willing to blow-dry my hair for the rest of your life?"
"From now on, I will treat Aqi well, I will protect you and take care of you. Aqi, are you willing?"
…………
Those moments they shared flashed before her eyes like a movie, and she only now realized how gentle Jia Nian had been back then.
However, he always called her Aqi, not Ajin.
Xiang Jin returned to the Lakeside Villa. As soon as she stepped into the courtyard, Butler Feng rushed up to her: "Where did Madam go? Everyone is looking for you, and the young master is frantic with worry."
"Madam, what's wrong? Why are you all wet?" Zhou Zhou also came over and quickly ordered someone to bring a towel.
Xiang Jin shook his head, indicating that he was fine.
It rained for a while in Fengjia Village. She didn't have an umbrella and had only walked halfway when there was no one to take shelter from the rain, so she got a little wet. Who knew that the sky here was clear and sunny.
So, even the emotions of the heavens are not connected?
"Madam, the young master is waiting for you in the study." Zhou Zhou covered her with a towel and said softly, "Don't be stubborn. Sometimes it's good to give in a little, you know?"
Xiang Jin patted her on the shoulder.
Upon arriving at the study door, Xiang Jin took a few deep breaths before pushing the door open and entering.
The room was still filled with the smell of smoke, and Xiang Jin coughed twice unconsciously.
Murong Xiao turned around and asked coldly, "Where did you go?"
Xiang Jin felt somewhat powerless, and her hand holding the pen seemed unsteady: "I went for a walk."
"Why didn't you answer the phone?" he asked coldly, his expression even colder than before.
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