Mu Wei's lips curved upwards. He knew exactly what kind of person Liu Yuan was, so manipulating Mu Jing Shen through Liu Yuan was as easy as pie.
After dealing with Mu Qing Xiang's funeral arrangements, Fu Yan Ting briefed Yan Xi and then left for a business trip.
Yan Xi knew Fu Yan Ting was usually very busy with work, and he had already missed a lot due to handling Mu Qing Xiang's funeral. Therefore, when Fu Yan Ting said he needed to travel, Yan Xi didn't stop him.
After all, Yan Xi had grown accustomed to Fu Yan Ting's absence.
Mu Jing Shen knew Fu Yan Ting's itinerary. After Fu Yan Ting left, he approached Yan Xi and pleaded, "Xi Xi, please come back to me. You know I can't live without you."
Yan Xi was not unaware of what Mu Jing Shen had done for her. However, she had already made a promise to Fu Yan Ting. If she left Fu Yan Ting, what would happen to him?
Yan Xi couldn't bear to hurt Fu Yan Ting.
Looking at Mu Jing Shen, Yan Xi was silent for a moment. Finally, she softly said, "Jing Shen, I'm sorry."
Upon hearing those three words, Mu Jing Shen knew Yan Xi had made her decision.
He had originally come to see Yan Xi today to give Fu Yan Ting a chance. Since Yan Xi had made her choice, she couldn't blame him for being ruthless.
Mu Jing Shen left without any further words.
Watching Mu Jing Shen's retreating back, Yan Xi wanted to call out to him, but she didn't know how to explain herself.
In the end, she could only let it go.
After Mu Jing Shen left, Yan Xi felt a sense of unease, as if something was about to happen. This feeling persisted until she received a call from Xia Shi Xue. Yan Xi didn't understand why Xia Shi Xue was calling her.
She picked up the phone, and before Yan Xi could speak, Xia Shi Xue said triumphantly, "Yan Xi, do you really think Fu Yan Ting loves you sincerely?"
Yan Xi frowned.
Yan Xi had always been aware of Xia Shi Xue's feelings for Fu Yan Ting. However, Yan Xi had never taken Xia Shi Xue seriously. Yan Xi knew very well that Fu Yan Ting would never fall for her. It wasn't possible before, and it was even less likely in the future. Yet, Yan Xi hadn't expected Xia Shi Xue to call her proactively and ask such a question.
Before Yan Xi could respond, Xia Shi Xue eagerly blurted out, "Let me tell you the truth. The only reason Fu Yan Ting brought you back to the Fu family was because of your maternal grandfather. His feelings for you vanished five years ago. Otherwise, he wouldn't have come to me to escape you."
"Miss Xia, you should know that people flaunt what they lack the most. Your deliberate attempt to tell me that Fu Yan Ting is with you is simply to make me misunderstand his relationship with you."
Xia Shi Xue felt her pride was hurt as Yan Xi saw through her true intentions. However, Xia Shi Xue didn't care. If this were in the past, Xia Shi Xue would have doubted Fu Yan Ting's feelings. But now, Fu Yan Ting was by her side; she could see him just by looking up. And when Yan Ting came this time, she had asked him, and he said he was specifically there to see her. This made Xia Shi Xue's heart race towards him again.
"Miss Yan, your mouth is your own, say whatever you like, I don't care. But I still want to let you know who Fu Yan Ting truly loves in his heart." After saying this, Xia Shi Xue hung up the phone and then used the phone number to search for and add Yan Xi on WeChat.
Yan Xi initially wanted to refuse, but Xia Shi Xue left a message in the remarks, using a taunt that made it impossible for Yan Xi to refuse and she could only agree. After they became friends, Xia Shi Xue sent Yan Xi a set of photos. There were photos of her and Fu Yan Ting walking on the beach, photos of Fu Yan Ting resting with his eyes closed on the sofa, and photos of her and Fu Yan Ting grocery shopping together. In every photo, Xia Shi Xue was beaming with joy, while Fu Yan Ting stood beside her with a doting expression, fulfilling all her desires.
Seeing the photos, Yan Xi clenched her fists tightly. Yan Xi knew there were problems between her and Fu Yan Ting, but she hadn't expected Fu Yan Ting to be so heartless. Yan Xi didn't know how she managed to turn off her phone. Yan Xi had always known that although Fu Yan Ting had brought her back to the Fu family, there was a rift between them. They had just never had the courage to break the ice. Yan Xi had naively believed that as long as they didn't mention those things, they could still be together as before. Now, Yan Xi realized that in Fu Yan Ting's heart, she was nothing.
"Miss Yan, why aren't you saying anything now? Are you speechless after seeing the photos?" Xia Shi Xue, with a triumphant air, impatiently sent Yan Xi a message when she didn't reply. Xia Shi Xue knew very well that Yan Xi must have seen the photos.
While Xia Shi Xue was basking in her triumph, Fu Yan Ting stood behind her. Upon seeing the photos, his expression turned extremely grim. He spoke indifferently, "Shi Xue, who told you to take these photos? Who gave you permission to send them to Yan Xi?"
"Yan Ting, she treated you like that, and you still want to protect her? Don't you forget how your grandmother died."
"This is between her and me, you shouldn't get involved. You know very well why I'm here with you."
"But I love you! I love you so much, why don't you see my goodness? Why do you repeatedly allow Yan Xi to hurt you?"
"I told you, this is between her and me. If you don't want me to find you repulsive, I advise you to withdraw the photos."
"It's too late, there's a time limit for withdrawing them."
"Give me your phone."
Xia Shi Xue shook her head. She knew very well that if she gave Fu Yan Ting her phone, he would delete the photos, and then her conflict with Yan Xi would end there. Xia Shi Xue wouldn't let Yan Xi off so easily.
"I'll say it again, give me your phone." Fu Yan Ting's tone had become considerably harsher this time. Xia Shi Xue still felt some resistance towards Fu Yan Ting and dared not confront him further. After all, Xia Shi Xue knew better than anyone why Fu Yan Ting was here with her. Xia Shi Xue remained unwilling to accept this. She loved Fu Yan Ting so much, yet he didn't even glance at her. In his eyes and heart, there was only Yan Xi. No matter how much Yan Xi hurt him, he would choose to forgive. Xia Shi Xue couldn't understand what she lacked compared to Yan Xi, why Fu Yan Ting couldn't see her good qualities.