Chapter 067: I'm Sorry, Xuezhen, I Can't Stay With You Until the End

Staring into the profound darkness outside, Xiao Xuezheng tensed every muscle, his hand gripping the phone so tightly that, had it not been for its sturdiness, it might have shattered under his strength. His cold black eyes narrowed as he gazed into the pitch-black night, then closed for a moment, recalling the events of his eighteenth year.

At that time, he was in America, where he met a little girl whose beauty was matched only by the purity and kindness of her soul. Early…

They quickly fell in love. Together, they once gazed at the stars, chatted idly in the breeze, and watched the sunrise, their hearts stirred. They spent every day entwined, foolishly promising to love each other until the next century.

But on that stormy night, as they returned home from dinner, a speeding car took her away…

He could never forget that day. Once again, in the depths of a stormy, black night, he held her as blood pooled beneath them. Her face was deathly pale, her breath weak, lying across his knees, clutching his sleeve, uttering her final words before departing.

"I'm sorry, Xuezheng. I can't stay with you until the end… I'm sorry..."

"You must be happy, don't cry… You look so ugly when you cry, do you know that…"

"My only family left in this world, besides you, is my little sister Wanwan. Please promise me, take care of her, don't abandon her…"

Thus, she left three words, and then departed from him forever…

His Early…

Returning to himself, Xiao Xuezheng stared into the night, his thin lips pressed tightly together. After a long moment, he let out a cold, bitter laugh.

Then, he murmured softly, "Early, I'm afraid I must break my promise to you… If your spirit knows, will you blame me?"

"Because Shi Runrun has lost a child, my child…"

…

At nine in the morning, Shi Runrun awoke groggily from the bed. The weather seemed poor, gray and dim, with no sun. She got up and drew open the curtains, discovering signs of impending rain outside.

Beside the bed, there was only emptiness. Shi Runrun reached out, feeling the cold sheets, devoid of any warmth.

It meant the person who slept beside her last night had left a long time ago.

She pressed her lips together, her delicate face showing a trace of defeat.

Last night's nightmare returned, making her shudder. She sighed, her face clouded with worry, then made her way to the bathroom.

After washing up, Shi Runrun went downstairs and found her sister-in-law, Xiao Rourou, sitting at the dining table, eating breakfast.

Seeing her come down, Xiao Rourou greeted her politely, calling her "sister-in-law."

Shi Runrun smiled back, addressed her by name, and asked, "Rourou, did you see your brother Xuezheng this morning?"

Xiao Rourou took a bite of her sandwich and replied, "Oh, him? He rushed out early this morning, I don't know what he was doing. I happened to be back from my run outside, asked him, but he wouldn't tell me."

"I see…" Shi Runrun scratched her head. Today was Saturday; he shouldn't need to go to the office, should he? Perhaps something urgent required him to leave?

Shi Runrun wanted to call Xiao Xuezheng, but Xiao Rourou caught her hand and pulled her to sit beside her at the table.

With enthusiasm, Xiao Rourou pushed the nutritious breakfast prepared by Aunt Li toward her and smiled, "Sister-in-law, never mind about Xuezheng. Come eat breakfast! Otherwise, my nephew will go hungry!"

Shi Runrun: "..."

Without her reminder, Shi Runrun had almost forgotten—now, she was no longer carrying a baby…

Her heart twisted with pain once more…

…

Guangzheng Group Tower.

In the top-floor president's office, Xiao Xuezheng, dressed in a suit, finished the last urgent document, set down his pen, and rubbed his heavy eyes.

He had left the house early, first coming to the office to handle the important files and contracts accumulated during his trip to City B. Then, he instructed Qin Feng to arrange a meeting with that person.

Yesterday, over the phone, Yu Nan had told him everything—including the testimony of the driver involved in the accident, evidence of the transaction, and video footage, all sent to his phone.

He watched them repeatedly; there was no doubt—it was her.

Xiao Xuezheng closed his eyes, massaging his aching temples. When he opened them again, his gaze was tinged with red.

He could hardly believe, nor accept, that it was she who acted. Yet, faced with the truth, he had no choice.

What he could not comprehend was how a girl only a few years older than Shi Runrun could possess such a vicious heart!

…

Thinking of this, Xiao Xuezheng tugged at his tie and unbuttoned his shirt collar, revealing a handsome collarbone and chest.

Just then, Qin Feng knocked at the door.

He called out for him to enter, and Qin Feng walked in respectfully.

The man put away his phone, narrowed his black eyes, and questioned Qin Feng, "Where is the meeting place?"

The severity and coldness in his voice unsettled Qin Feng, but he dutifully reported, "Miss Chi is currently the design director at a design company, and she lives privately in a villa in the city center. Mr. Xiao, the car is ready. Shall we go now?"

…

Today, with the company closed, Chi Wanwan was enjoying a leisurely rest in her rented villa.

In the living room, cheerful music played through expensive speakers.

The beautiful woman, clad in a revealing bathrobe, held a glass of red wine, savoring it on the sofa.

She was unaware that her schemes had already been uncovered by Xiao Xuezheng.

Suddenly, the doorbell rang abruptly.

Sitting on the sofa, her fair, shapely legs exposed, Chi Wanwan was startled. Who would come looking for her at this hour?

She had lived abroad for years, only recently returned, and had few friends in the country.

With such doubts, she set down her wine glass, slipped on her elegant open-toed slippers, and walked toward the door.

"Coming, who is it?"

As she spoke, she opened the door, and in the next second, she stood frozen.

At the entrance stood Xiao Xuezheng, holding his suit jacket, dressed in a white shirt, black trousers, and a tie.

Chi Wanwan's beautiful almond eyes widened slightly as she looked at him.

This handsome, resolute man stood just a step or two away—so close that she could feel the intoxicating aura of a mature man emanating from him.

Chi Wanwan gazed at him in a daze, her heart surging, deep love bursting forth from within.

So much so that she overlooked the thick layer of coldness and ice on the man's stern face.

"Xuezheng?! Why are you here?! Come in!"

Chi Wanwan was overjoyed, quickly opening the door to invite him inside.