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Finally, the torrential rain roared and surged in, accompanied by flashes of lightning and the rumble of thunder.
The sudden downpour lashed against the rooftop, with water splashing everywhere, creating a haze.
Qin Xian stood in the rain, his entire body drenched.
It was not just his clothes that were soaked, but also a heart full of anger.
Only solitude remained.
From this moment on, he had no more ties, like a heartbroken lone wolf.
Chen Jin held an umbrella, stepping through the puddles before finally stopping beside Qin Xian, tilting the umbrella entirely over him to shield him from the rain.
Qin Xian pressed his lips tightly together, forming a cold and indifferent outline.
After a while, his thin lips parted slightly, his voice icy: "Is he dead?"
"Young Master Qin is merciful; he still has breath left."
Chen Jin replied earnestly, waiting for his command on whether to kill or spare.
He was an orphan who had been fortunate enough to be taken into the Qin Family headquarters for training since childhood. After reaching adulthood, he was assigned to Qin Xian's side. His only belief was to obey all of Qin Xian's orders without resistance, giving it his all.
Qin Xian raised his gaze to look at the city drenched in heavy rain, yet there was not a hint of emotion on his face, leaving others unable to decipher his thoughts.
"Keep it. I want him to pay a heavy price for this statement."
The light words seemed to blend into the sound of the rain, falling softly and continuously, reaching Chen Jin's ears.
"Yes!" A powerful response echoed through the rain.
...
At five in the morning, a cold rain tapped against the window, waking Shu Ran from her sleep.
Her long eyelashes rested on her face, trembling slightly with each sound of the rain.
She furrowed her brow lightly, followed by the awakening of her Water-Cutting Eyes.
The sky was still dark as she turned to sit up.
Still a bit groggy from sleep, she yawned.
Leaning slightly to the left, she reached for her phone on the bedside table.
Pressing the home button, the screen lit up.
The time displayed on the phone was 5:08.
There were also a bunch of app notifications; she swiped down with her fingertip and saw several WeChat messages from Xu Yan Ying.
11:30 PM.
Xu Yan Ying:
Just finished, feeling tired.
I guess this is life.
Do you have time tomorrow night? Let's have dinner together.
I have a lot to say to you.
Shu Ran sensed a hint of helplessness and sadness in his words. Perhaps this is why she and Xu Yan Ying get along so well; their attitudes toward life are similar, and their thoughts align closely.
She could understand what he wanted to express, and he could see through her concerns.
A confidant, perhaps, is just like this.
05:09 AM
Shu Ran: Sure.
After replying, Shu Ran stretched and got out of bed.
No matter how absurd or helpless yesterday was, the morning rain was just enough to wash away all the pain and grievances, allowing one to forget old thoughts and embrace the new day with a fresh perspective.
...
Qin Building, Top Floor.
President's Office.
The cool-toned walls complemented the vast, silent office, creating an exceptionally cold atmosphere.
In the center of this office sat a person at the desk, head down, eyes scrutinizing the details of one contract after another, reviewing document after document.
He had not closed his eyes for over thirty hours. Since early last night until now, he had been working tirelessly, like a robot, devoid of any sensation or fatigue.
However, the faint dark circles under his eyes betrayed him.
A knock sounded at the door.
Qin Xian looked up and noticed that it was still dim outside. Glancing at the wall clock, he realized it was already 8:30 PM.
"Come in."
As soon as he finished speaking, the person outside opened the door.
Chen Jin stepped in, holding a package wrapped in a Leather Bag.
"Qin Shao, this is from Du Fan just now."
Chen Jin placed the Leather Bag in front of the desk and stood still.
Upon hearing Du Fan's name, Qin Xian immediately knew what was inside the package.
He quickly tore off the top of the brown paper, and several photos slid out, landing on the desk.
Suddenly, Qin Xian's expression changed.
His pupils dilated as he gently picked up one of the photos with his pale fingers, staring intently at the person in the picture.
His face grew darker, and in an instant, with a loud "smack," he threw all the photos onto the floor.
Chen Jin was surprised; what kind of photo had made Qin Xian so furious?
He glanced over and saw a sunny young man sitting at a dining table, smiling at a petite girl.
There was another photo of the young man embracing the girl, looking affectionate and happy.
It was clear that they were a loving couple.
Chen Jin couldn't help but wonder if this couple had offended Qin Xian.
"Chen Jin, prepare the car."
Qin Xian spoke coldly, his tone leaving no room for dissent.
It rained all day today, leaving puddles scattered across the ground.
Shu Ran wore a pair of white shoes, carefully keeping her head down as she walked, trying to avoid stepping in the water and getting her shoes dirty.
Her mind was a mess right now.
Tonight, she had a dinner date with Xu Yan Ying. At first, everything was cheerful; the two of them laughed and chatted comfortably.
However, halfway through the meal, a waiter suddenly brought a bouquet of flowers to Shu Ran. She was taken aback and apologetically said it must be a mistake.
Suddenly, Xu Yan Ying pushed back her chair, walked to Shu Ran's side, took her hand, knelt halfway down, and looked at her with sincerity and love in her eyes. Gently, she confessed, "Shu Ran, from the moment I saw you, I liked you, but I didn't dare to tell you."
"So I had your roommate encourage you to join the club, so I could have the chance to be with you every day. I thought that if this continued, you would develop feelings for me too."
"Later on, going to movies with you, having meals together, listening to your secrets—each of these moments made me feel so happy."
"I became greedier; I wanted more. I wasn't satisfied with just being your good friend."
As she spoke passionately, Xu Yan Ying suddenly stood up, grabbed Shu Ran's hand tightly, pulled her into an embrace, and softly whispered sweet nothings in her ear: "I love you. When I wait for you, it feels like a day apart is like three autumns. When you smile at me, I feel that three autumns without seeing you isn't enough for even a day."
"So will you be my girlfriend?"
People at the surrounding tables stood up to watch the spectacle and began to cheer: "Get together! Get together!"
But at that moment, for Shu Ran, it was like a bolt from the blue.
There was no surprise, no emotion, just a haze of confusion.
A person whom you considered a close friend, someone you had no romantic feelings for, suddenly confessed their love to you.
What kind of situation is this?
Shu Ran struggled to break free from his embrace, her eyes reflecting shock and sorrow.
She picked up her bag, lowered her head to avoid looking at Xu Yan Ying's expression, and softly apologized, "I'm sorry."
Then she pushed through the crowd and hurried away.
Alone, burdened with worries and troubles, she took several subway rides until she ended up here.
With her head down, she walked step by step when suddenly she bumped into a solid and hard chest.
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