Ning Nanxue stopped and turned her back to him. Her slender figure looked particularly lonely and proud under the sunlight.
She spoke slowly, her tone cold and without a trace of emotion: "Hate? Mr. Fu overestimates himself. I just think it's a waste of time to get entangled with people like you. My time is very precious."
"Waste of time..." Fu Chen muttered these words repeatedly, as if he was hit hard by something. His body suddenly stiffened, as if all his strength was drained away, and he collapsed on the bed.
He looked at Ning Nanxue's resolute back, his eyes filled with pain and despair, and a hint of... unwillingness.
"Nanxue..." Fu Chen wanted to say something, but his throat seemed to be blocked and he couldn't make a sound.
Outside the ward, Xu Zhiru heard the conversation between Ning Nanxue and Fu Chen clearly.
She originally thought that even if Fu Chen still had feelings for Ning Nanxue, he would at least consider her feelings and would not show it so obviously in front of her.
But reality slapped her hard in the face.
Fu Chen's deep affection for Ning Nanxue and his indifference towards her formed a sharp contrast, making her feel like she was falling into an icy cave.
Xu Zhiru quietly left the ward, her eyes empty and numb. She wandered aimlessly in the hospital corridor, her high heels echoing hollowly on the marble floor.
In her mind, Fu Chen's affectionate confession to Ning Nanxue and Ning Nanxue's ruthless ridicule of her kept echoing.
Xu Zhiru walked to the rooftop of the hospital. The cold wind ruffled her hair and blew away her carefully maintained makeup.
She stood on the edge of the rooftop, swaying as if she would be blown down by the wind at any second.
Towering buildings are crawling under your feet, the endless stream of cars merges into strips of light, and the people coming and going are as small as ants.
Everyone seems to have his or her own direction, busy and fulfilling.
Only she, like a lonely ghost abandoned by the world, can't find the meaning of existence.
"What's the point of living?"
Xu Zhiru muttered to herself, her voice hoarse and filled with despair.
Tears had already blurred my vision, and the cold liquid slid across my cheeks, taking away the last bit of warmth.
She thought that as long as she worked hard enough, was gentle enough, and considerate enough, she could replace Ning Nanxue's position in Fu Chen's heart.
But reality told her that everything was in vain.
Fu Chen's heart always belongs to Ning Nanxue.
Even though Ning Nanxue was extremely indifferent to him, even though Ning Nanxue wished he would die, he still loved her without hesitation.
He would even sacrifice his own life to save her.
“Why…why is this happening…”
Xu Zhiru roared unwillingly, but her voice was swallowed by the whistling wind.
On the other side, at the hospital entrance.
Jiang Tingchen had been waiting by the car for a long time. Seeing Ning Nanxue approaching calmly, his heart was slightly relieved, but he still asked worriedly:
"How is it? What did Fu Chen say?"
Ning Nanxue got into the car, fastened her seat belt, and said in a light tone with a hint of disdain:
"What else can I say? It's just those same old clichés about regretting something and wanting to make amends. It's ridiculous."
Jiang Tingchen started the car and drove smoothly, while paying attention to the road conditions, he said:
"Did he mention the ring?"
"Um."
Ning Nanxue responded with a hint of sarcasm in her tone.
"Xu Zhiru wore that ring and ran up to me to show off. It was really...ridiculous."
Jiang Tingchen glanced at Ning Nanxue in the rearview mirror and saw a playful smile on her lips, so he knew that she didn't take this matter to heart.
"I'm afraid Fu Chen is really going to fail this time."
Jiang Tingchen said, with a hint of certainty in his tone.
Ning Nanxue looked out the window, her eyes deep and her tone calm:
"Whether he gets into trouble or not is none of my business. I just want him to pay the price for what he did."
"Oh, right," Jiang Tingchen suddenly remembered something and turned to look at Ning Nanxue, "Where's Xu Zhiru? How is she?"
Ning Nanxue chuckled, with a hint of gloating in her tone:
"What else can I do? I guess she's hiding in a corner crying right now."
Jiang Tingchen also smiled, but there was a hint of coldness in his smile: "Crying? Isn't she the best at pretending to be pitiful? Why, she won't pretend this time?"
"I can't pretend anymore." Ning Nanxue shrugged with a relaxed tone.
"Fu Chen hurt her badly this time," Jiang Tingchen added?
"Is he seriously injured?" Ning Nanxue raised her eyebrows, with a hint of amusement in her tone.
"I think she could be even more miserable."
Jiang Tingchen saw a sly glint in Ning Nanxue's eyes in the rearview mirror and couldn't help laughing: "Xue'er, you really are... becoming more and more like a little devil."
Ning Nanxue rolled her eyes at him and said in a proud tone, "That's who I am."
Jiang Tingchen laughed heartily: "Yes, yes, you are the little devil, and I am your knight, dedicated to protecting you."
Ning Nanxue was amused by him, and the atmosphere in the carriage was relaxed and cheerful.
"But, having said that," Jiang Tingchen restrained his smile and said in a serious tone, "Don't you find it strange that Fu Chen suddenly showed weakness this time and prevented this car accident for you?"
Ning Nanxue shook her head and said calmly:
"There's nothing strange about it. He's just trying to gain my sympathy by using a cruel trick, so that I'll soften my heart and let him go."
"Is it that simple?" Jiang Tingchen was still a little worried. "Fu Chen is a man of deep thoughts and many schemes. We must be on guard. This car accident might also be..."
"Don't worry," Ning Nanxue smiled confidently, "He can no longer cause any waves. But Xu Zhiru... maybe something more interesting will happen."
Jiang Tingchen looked at Ning Nanxue, his eyes full of pampering and admiration.
"Let's go and see how low the Fu Group's stock price has fallen."
Ning Nanxue said with a hint of excitement in her tone.
Jiang Tingchen started the car and drove towards the Fu Group.
Ning Nanxue returned to the company and immediately plunged into her busy work.
The board meeting is about to begin, and she must be fully prepared.
"Secretary Chen, how are the arrangements for the board of directors going?"
Ning Nanxue asked as she flipped through the documents.
Secretary Chen stood respectfully by and reported, "Don't worry, President Ning, everything is ready. We've basically contacted all the directors, and Mr. Wen has clearly expressed his full support."
Ning Nanxue nodded to show her satisfaction.
"Is there any movement from Xu Zhiru's side?"
Secretary Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "Vice President Xu... has been in a very low mood recently. I heard that she hasn't come to the company for several days."
Ning Nanxue sneered: "Depressed? She still has the nerve to be depressed?"
"Xue'er, I've asked my assistant to increase security, but it's not enough to just prevent someone from attacking you."
Jiang Tingchen nodded: "I have sent people to secretly investigate Xu Zhiru's movements. If she makes any unusual moves, we will take action immediately."
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