Chapter 208 Give Him Another Chance
Shen Xiyue originally thought that at least her mother would understand her, but she did not expect her mother to say such things.
Looking at the resentful gazes of her father and the reproachful looks of her mother, she suddenly felt like a sinner for all eternity. More than the wounds on her face, the suffocating feeling in her chest made it hard for her to breathe.
She suddenly found it hard to imagine what her future life would be like.
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Inside a coffee shop not far from the Shen family's house.
Wearing a beret and sunglasses, Shen Xiyue sat down opposite Li Tingxi and subconsciously looked around.
Li Tingxi glanced at her indifferently, "No need to be so cautious. I already shook off the paparazzi when I came. Besides, it doesn't matter if the media takes pictures of us. After all, we're only publicly announcing our divorce, not that we've really become enemies."
Shen Xiyue's expression froze for a moment, but after putting down her bag, she still didn't take off her sunglasses. "It's better to be cautious. I don't want to cause you any more trouble."
Li Tingxi raised an eyebrow, neither confirming nor denying.
Shen Xiyue stated her purpose directly: "Tingxi, I still want to thank you no matter what. Don't worry, I will take my parents away from City A and go abroad as soon as possible. As for public opinion, I can fully cooperate with you as long as you need me."
"That would be perfect." Li Tingxi tapped the table absentmindedly with his fingers, looking somewhat distracted.
Shen Xiyue pursed her lips, unsure of what to say next.
Actually, she had a lot of grievances she wanted to confide in someone, but facing the indifferent Li Tingxi, she couldn't say a word. She had no right to say anything, and she knew that speaking out would not get her any response.
Just then, the waiter came over to serve coffee and accidentally bumped into Shen Xiyue's sunglasses.
Shen Xiyue couldn't help but gasp, but she was a step too slow in adjusting her sunglasses, and Li Tingxi saw the injury on her face.
Li Tingxi narrowed his eyes, instantly guessing what was going on, and asked with concern, "Do you need my help?"
Shen Xiyue could see clearly that his concern was merely polite; there was no trace of the affection he once had in his eyes.
Realizing this, a hint of sadness, which she herself did not notice, flashed in Shen Xiyue's eyes behind her sunglasses, and she felt a little uneasy.
Logically speaking, she was the one who wronged Li Tingxi back then, but when Li Tingxi no longer had any feelings for her, she didn't seem as indifferent as one might imagine.
Shen Xiyue pursed her lips, ignoring the strange feeling in her heart, and shook her head at him, "Since we are already divorced, you have no obligation to help me. It's not a big deal, I can handle it myself."
Li Tingxi nodded, showing no intention of pressing further, and then took out a check and pushed it in front of Shen Xiyue.
Shen Xiyue's eyes flickered, and she looked up at him, a glimmer of hope rising uncontrollably in her heart.
Could it be that...
However, the next second, Li Tingxi's blunt words shattered her illusions, "You don't need to feel burdened. Thanks to you for saving Su Youling in the basement before, consider this money as my thank-you gift to you."
Shen Xiyue couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness.
Perhaps it was because Li Tingxi expressed his care for Su Youling so naturally, that she had once been the one he favored...
Once you've gained something and then lost it, it's hard not to care.
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Shen Xiyue swallowed the bitterness, gave a forced smile, returned the check to him, and said seriously, "You don't need to thank me. To be honest, she and I are blood-related sisters. I helped her because I felt guilty and didn't want my parents to make a big mistake."
Li Tingxi did not insist, but his gaze lingered on her face for a few more seconds, as if trying to ascertain the truthfulness of her words.
Under his scrutinizing gaze, even with sunglasses on, Shen Xiyue could barely sit still.
Embarrassment, heartache... a mix of emotions.
Fortunately, Li Tingxi quickly looked away and started discussing further public relations matters with her.
The two were so engrossed in their conversation that they didn't notice that outside the coffee shop's floor-to-ceiling windows, behind a black minivan, a hand with mostly red nail polish chipped off was holding a phone, pointing the camera in their direction.
When she put the phone down, Zhao Xinning's resentful eyes were revealed.
"Su Youling, you damned bitch, just you wait, I'll make you suffer even more than I am now!"
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Meanwhile, in Lingshui Town.
Su Hong had been looking sullen, and although Su Youling didn't ask, she guessed it must be related to Old Master Yin.
Although the mother and daughter tacitly never mentioned this person, Su Youling knew very well that, whether it was hatred, resentment or something else, Su Hong was not completely at ease, and the appearance of Old Master Yin had a significant impact on her.
It was for this reason that Su Youling hesitated to tell Li Tingxi that she had decided to give him another chance.
The purpose of this trip back to Lingshui Town has been achieved. Su Youling originally wanted to take Su Hong back to City C.
However, since Grandpa Yin has already returned to B City, it's better for them to stay in Lingshui Town a little longer. Too much travel wouldn't be good for Su Hong or her current health.
To help Su Hong adjust her mood, Su Youling brought her back to the village from the town, using the excuse of renovating the old house to keep her busy and prevent her from overthinking.
During this time, Su Youling made many long-distance phone calls to Li Tingxi, mainly because she was still worried about his injuries and also concerned about the public opinion in City A regarding Li Tingxi's divorce.
The two talked on the phone so frequently that it was hard for Su Hong not to notice.
As a mother, she knows her daughter best. After overhearing Su Youling and Li Tingxi's conversations several times, she naturally realized that Su Youling's feelings for Li Tingxi were not as easy to break free from as she claimed.
Thinking about her own experience, Su Hong became increasingly uneasy, worried that Su Youling would go astray. So she took the initiative to question Su Youling, "Su Su, tell Mom honestly, do you not want to break up with Li Tingxi at all?"
Su Youling and Li Tingxi usually didn't hide their phone calls from each other, intending to gradually get Su Hong to accept them.
However, it now seems clear that Su Hong is not happy about her relationship with Li Tingxi.
“Mom, believe me, I have a way out for myself, and Li Tingxi is slowly changing for me,” Shen Xiyue held her hand and looked earnestly into her eyes, “I want to give him another chance.”
In a daze, Su Hong saw a reflection of herself in her from back then, and her eyes instantly reddened. "Back then, I also thought I could hold onto that man's heart, but what happened?"
She grasped Su Youling's hand in return, "Mom just doesn't want you to follow in my footsteps."
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