Chapter 63
adopted by the Li family, and Uncle Li and Aunt Xiaobei had always treated her well; how could she leave on a whimYan Luoxi hung her head dejectedly, "I’ll go back with you, but don’t make things dif...Chapter 63
After many days, Ni Xuanyi lay on the comfortable and warm bed at the Li family's place again, feeling incredibly secure. She didn't want to think about whether Li Yi truly loved anyone or if he loved her. Perhaps everyone had moments when they wanted to be like ostriches burying their heads in the sand, and she especially often felt that way.
Li Yi walked out of Ni Xuanyi's room, and as soon as the door closed, all traces of his warm smile vanished, replaced by a cold and gloomy expression. His fists clenched tightly.
He went to stand by the window in his study, lit a cigarette, and took a deep drag. The red flame flickered between his fingers, sending out wisps of gray smoke.
Li Yi then called his assistant again; usually calm and composed, he now spoke with clenched teeth, clearly irritated: "Tell someone to properly deal with that guy. Also, call an assembly for all employees living in dormitories tomorrow. For those who were just watching today, look into their work conditions. Anyone who has made even the slightest mistake should be fired. Those not fired should also be sent out for proper training. If there's no spirit of mutual assistance among colleagues, they have no place in the Dynasty Empire!"
After hanging up the call, Li Yi forcefully extinguished his cigarette and ground his teeth silently, still feeling unsatisfied. Anger surged within him when he thought about a woman he wouldn't even harm being beaten by someone else.
He would rather suppress his emotions and let her go than see her unhappy or in poor health; who had the right to hurt her!
The day Ni Xuanyi insisted on going home for the New Year, Li Yi was somewhat displeased. He treated her better than anyone else, showing more care and consideration.
Given how he treated her, she still made decisions contrary to his expectations.
Li Yi had exceptional intelligence but lacked insight when it came to emotions. He viewed his relationship with Tang Mo Li as a formality or an advantage, like dealing smoothly with business acquaintances. He felt he did nothing wrong and never imagined Ni Xuanyi would misunderstand their relationship.
He always judged things based on the outcome. Since Ni Xuanyi insisted on going home for the New Year, he could only suppress his anger and agree to let her go.
However, he was still worried about her.
Purposely not helping Ni Xuanyi buy a ticket back home, he took advantage of this time to redecorate her dilapidated and desolate house. He hoped that when she returned, she wouldn't feel too sad or lonely facing everything alone.
Li Yi was still worried about Ni Xuanyi. Although he could clearly obtain information about her through someone on the other side, he was still anxious, unable to eat well and sleep soundly. Eventually, he quietly came to Duowang Town.
When he saw Ni Xuanyi, she was standing in front of a flower stall at the supermarket entrance. Because it was New Year's time, there were countless gorgeous flowers displayed in the flower stall. With her back turned to him, Ni Xuanyi carefully selected some fresh flowers; by her side was a large plastic bag from the supermarket, filled with various fruits and vegetables.
Ni Xuanyi picked up a dozen sunflowers and a dozen sweet-scented stock, quite an impressive bunch that made her look joyful. After paying for them, she tried to lift the heavy plastic bag by her side.
Li Yi couldn't help but smile. Just as he was about to open the car door to offer his help, suddenly a handsome young man ran out of the supermarket and rushed to pick up the plastic bags for Ni Xuanyi.
This young man Li Yi knew. He had thoroughly investigated Meng Meng and learned that they grew up together with feelings akin to childhood sweethearts.
Meng Meng, carrying the plastic bag, loudly joked: “Xuanxuan, you have to make me sweet and sour pork ribs and curry crab tonight! The ones you made last night weren't enough for my appetite!”
“Eat, eat, all you think about is eating!” Ni Xuanyi glared at Meng Meng, but it was evident that her eyes were filled with affection.
Looking at the scene before him, Li Yi's hand stopped on the car door handle.
Suddenly, as if awakened by something, he felt that the hope that had just surged up vanished quickly. Once again, the world was left with only his ever-prized rational clarity.
Li Yi secretly regretted and was afraid of himself: What is he doing Why did he come to Zhoutian When did he become like Li An and Dad
A cold sweat broke out on him. He quietly gazed at the backs of Ni Xuanyi and Meng Meng, his eyes flickering between light and shadow before sinking slightly. Finally, he instructed the driver to head back.
The one who loves most is destined to lose.
Li Yi had witnessed this countless times in his father's life and Li An's life. He absolutely would not allow himself to repeat their mistakes.
After encountering Meng Meng and Ni Xuanyi unexpectedly, Li Yi became even more certain of his thoughts. Yet after this certainty, he experienced for the first time a feeling of loss and dissatisfaction.
But at the same time, he was undergoing fierce mental struggles. It felt like just acknowledging his feelings for Ni Xuanyi would mean that his heart would be irrevocably captured by her.
This situation frightened him deeply; it seemed to him that this way, his emotions and heart would slip out of his control. And as someone so strong-willed and resolute, he despised the sense of helplessness more than anything else.
For a moment, he was at a loss.
Liyi was troubled by such emotions for a whole day. He saw Meng Mang with another woman at an open-air food stall, and they seemed to be getting along very harmoniously and calmly, which inexplicably made him feel excited and happy.
Suddenly, he really wanted to see Ni Xuanyi, even if it was just to say one sentence to her.
He felt lucky that he had come to see Ni Xuanyi without hesitation; otherwise, he might never have seen Ni Xuanyi again in his lifetime.
When the drunkard grabbed Ni Xuanyi's hair, she seemed like a helpless and weak child who could lose her life at any moment.
No one knew how panicked he was back then!
In these years, Liyi had experienced countless dangerous situations, but nothing compared to those few seconds of sheer panic that seized his heart, causing him to lose his breath for a moment.
As Liyi watched the blood slowly seeping from Ni Xuanyi's forehead, he felt it was unbearably glaring and sensed an invisible hand squeezing his heart tightly within his chest.
Later at the hospital, after doctors conducted detailed examinations on Ni Xuanyi and found out that she only suffered minor external injuries without any serious issues, Liyi couldn't describe how he felt.
A mix of relief after tension, plus an inexplicable anger.
He heard his own long exhalation before realizing it was a sigh of relief. restroom!" Then she grabbed her handbag and fled out.She ran all the way out of the Korean barbecue restaurant. Seeing the bustling crowd around her, she felt somewhat reassured. Looking back, seeing...