Ji Jianshen didn't speak, his deep gaze fixed on her face.
Ye Xinning continued, "It's because I feel that all the good things you did for me in the past were genuine, and that you truly wanted to help me when I was alone and helpless or when I was threatened."
After Ye Xinning finished speaking, Ji Jian stared into her eyes for a long time before finally speaking his next sentence.
"I was indeed very selfish in making that decision, which is why I never dared to tell you about it later."
Ye Xinning knew that if she hadn't discovered it herself, Ji Jianshen probably would never have said that thing in his entire life.
"Later I also wondered if I would make the same choice again if I had to do it all over again. But Xinning, at that time, all I could think about was that I didn't want you to remember Shen Lin, I didn't want you to suffer because of him. You don't know, at that time, I just wanted you to stay abroad and I didn't want you to have any more involvement with Shen Lin."
Ji Jianshen didn't say these things when Ye Xinning was abroad, nor did he say them four years ago when Ye Xinning was sitting face to face with him.
But now, he doesn't want to hide it. He just wants to let her know in this straightforward way that he did all this because he loves her.
"But you never considered whether the ideas you received were my ideas. Although it was a twist of fate, you did cause me harm later on, and that's an undeniable fact." Ye Xinning curled her lips and said bluntly.
"sorry."
"So, Ji Jianshen, I can't completely let go of the past. I know you were good to me, and I know you loved me, but hurt is hurt. Between us, neither of us owes the other anything."
Ye Xinning spoke so calmly, but it was precisely this calmness that made Ji Jianshen's gaze grow increasingly somber. "So, you're telling me all this so that I can stay away from you? But how do you know that if I could let go, I wouldn't have waited until now?"
"Ji Jianshen, I don't love you, and I can't possibly love you." This time, Ye Xinning made it even clearer.
Seeing the disappointment flash in Ji Jianshen's eyes, she continued without hesitation, "I know your feelings for me, but whether it's you or anyone else, I've never thought about being together. What was impossible four years ago will be the same no matter how many four years come. If I really wanted to be with you, why did I leave alone four years ago instead of going back to France with you and my dad?"
There are many things that Ye Xinning didn't say, and Ji Jianshen could pretend not to know. But now that Ye Xinning has said them, how could Ji Jianshen not understand? Along the way, Ye Xinning may have treated him as family or as a friend, but it was definitely not love.
"Actually, I know all this even if you don't say it. I didn't originally plan to meet you directly like this. I came to Nancheng just to see if you are doing well now, and whether four years have allowed you to let go of the past."
When the past was mentioned, Ye Xinning's smile was faint. "Now, everything is fine. You've met Mu Mu. I'm with her in Jiangcheng, and we're actually quite happy. At least after getting away from all the trouble that shouldn't be there, I feel much more relaxed."
"That's good." Ji Jianshen looked into her eyes. "After seeing you, I'll go back to France tomorrow. There are still many things waiting for me at the company there."
"Just focus on what you're busy with."
These few words actually made the meaning of both parties very clear. Ye Xinning pursed her lips and remained silent.
Ji Jianshen suddenly said, "Can I hug you?"
Ye Xinning wanted to refuse, but before she could speak, Ji Jianshen took a step forward and pulled her into his arms.
Such close contact made Ye Xinning feel quite uncomfortable, and her first reaction was to push Ji Jianshen away.
“I know you have no feelings for me now. In fact, I never expected to have any future with you. I used to be full of revenge. How could my seemingly silent but actually gloomy personality give you a happy future?”
Ye Xinning clenched her hands at her sides, knowing that Ji Jianshen had always been cautious in his feelings for her.
Saying these words now must be hard for you to accept.
She thought for a moment and said to Ji Jianshen, "You can meet someone who is right for you."
Ji Jianshen remained silent for a while, then released her, but did not comment on what she had just said. "It's getting late, you should go inside and take care of yourself."
After saying this, Ji Jianshen walked towards the car and quickly got in.
Zhou Yun nodded to her from beside the car, then got in, and the car quickly disappeared from sight.
Ye Xinning withdrew her gaze and walked back to the Ye family home.
But what she didn't know was that the scene of her hugging and talking to Ji Jianshen, and the scene of her watching Ji Jianshen's car leave, were all seen by others.
Inside the car, Wenzhu cautiously glanced into the rearview mirror. In the back seat, the man's face was gloomy, and his eyes were full of ruthlessness.
Wenzhu hadn't expected this either. She was just accompanying President Shen to see Madam and Miss, and somehow she stumbled upon this scene.
If I'm not mistaken, the person who was just hugging and talking to the lady was Ji Jianshen, who hadn't been to Nancheng for four years.
This man arrived not long after the lady had returned.
It really is... a deep and abiding affection; there's no way to let go.
However, this makes the competition for Mr. Shen even fiercer.
"Mr. Shen, should we go in?"
Wen Zhu remained silent for a long time, and only after seeing that the person behind her was still silent did she tentatively ask.
"Was that Ji Jianshen just now?"
Shen Lin asked, his voice cold and sharp.
"Yes, Mr. Shen," Wen Zhu replied, forcing a smile. She had already seen everything clearly, so why ask another question?
"They were just hugging?"
Wen Zhu said, "...Mr. Ji and his wife haven't seen each other for a long time, so it was probably just a polite hug."
"A polite hug?" Shen Lin scoffed. "How could it be a polite hug?"
Wenzhu, “…” So what should she say at this moment?
Shen Lin rubbed his temples with one hand, feeling extremely uncomfortable whenever he thought about what had just happened.
Just after Cheng Yuhuai left, Ji Jianshen from France arrived.
Ye Xinning was more at ease and affectionate with both Ji Jianshen and Cheng Yuhuai than with him.
So, no matter how many times he comes to see her, it's all in vain.
It's also possible that she's already with Ji Jianshen, otherwise why would they be hugging?
Thinking of this, Shen Lin's gaze deepened.
He said to Wenzhu, "Drive, let's go."
Wenzhu drove away.
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