Disliked by everyone? She is clearly the most beloved one in the rich family!

In that spacious, bright and tastefully decorated office.

Meng Yingnian was concentrating on reviewing the design plan of the wedding venue.

On the white paper, delicate lines and brilliant colors outline the dreamy scene of the future wedding.

However, his brows were slightly furrowed, as if he was thinking about perfecting some details.

At this moment, the internal phone rang suddenly, and the sharp ringtone instantly broke the silence in the room.

"Mr. Meng, Mr. Xu from Xu Corporation is here and wants to see you."

The secretary's respectful voice came clearly through the receiver.

The pen in Meng Yingnian's hand, which was originally moving smoothly, suddenly stopped, leaving a small ink dot on the white paper.

Like a protruding black mole.

He subconsciously raised his eyes, his gaze fell on the calendar on the wall, and scanned it quickly.

There is nothing underneath today's date, with no appointment marked.

After a brief hesitation, he said calmly, "Please ask her to come in."

Soon, the office door was gently pushed open, and Xu Hanyuan's tall figure appeared at the door.

She was wearing a pair of ten-centimeter-high stiletto heels. Every step she took was elegant and confident, making a crisp and pleasant sound.

Today, she is wearing a well-tailored champagne-colored business suit.

The delicate fabric fits her body perfectly, outlining her curves and making her skin look as white as snow.

However, if you look closely, you can see that the faint dark circles under her eyes cannot be concealed, as if they were secretly left by the years.

"haven't seen you for a long time."

She walked to the desk with a straight posture and a perfect, impeccable smile on her lips.

That smile seemed to have been practiced countless times, it was both polite and a little distant.

Seeing this, Meng Yingnian immediately stood up from his seat and raised his hand to gesture for him to sit down.

A complex emotion flashed across his eyes, then disappeared in an instant.

“It’s been a long time.”

His thoughts drifted away involuntarily.

I remember the last time they met, it was when he and Xu Hanyuan were discussing the conspiracy of the Fidelity Group. She was so bright and outspoken at that time.

But the woman in front of me had much lighter makeup.

The iconic fiery red lips were also replaced with a gentle and graceful bean paste color.

The whole person seems to have lost his former sharp edge and become more gentle and calm.

“I heard you’re getting married.”

Xu Hanyuan didn't bother with any pleasantries and just went straight to the point, "Congratulations."

Meng Yingnian keenly noticed that the moment she said this, her fingers subconsciously rubbed the strap of the bag in her hand.

It was a Hermès Birkin bag, a classic style and made of high-quality leather.

He still remembered that this bag was a gift given to her by Xu Hanyuan's father after their team successfully completed their first important case.

At that time, her face was filled with pride and joy.

She proudly declared that this was the first precious gift she had received through her real talent and unremitting efforts.

The words are full of longing and expectation for the future.

"Thank you." Meng Yingnian came back to his senses, nodded slightly, then turned around and picked up the teapot beside him.

He skillfully poured her a cup of tea and said, "I remember you loved Longjing tea the most."

Xu Hanyuan reached out and took the cup of steaming tea, his fingertips trembling slightly inadvertently.

If Meng Yingnian had not been paying attention to her every move, it would have been difficult to notice this subtle change.

"You still remember." Her voice was soft, with a hint of imperceptible emotion.

"Of course I remember." Meng Yingnian leaned back slightly, leaning against the comfortable chair, a faint smile appearing in his eyes.

It’s like being immersed in beautiful memories.

"At that time, our group worked late into the night on projects, often all night long."

"You always say you want to drink Longjing tea to refresh yourself, but every time you are the first one to give up and fall asleep on the table early."

After hearing this, Xu Hanyuan couldn't help but chuckle. The laughter was clear and beautiful, echoing in the office like a silver bell.

“That’s because you always leave the hardest and trickiest parts to me.”

She took a sip of tea, the aroma spreading on her tongue, the familiar taste seemed to bring back more memories.

"But now looking back, even though I was exhausted, at least I was doing something I truly loved and enjoyed, and I felt fulfilled and satisfied."

For a moment, the office fell into a brief and subtle silence.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling window, the afterglow of the setting sun slowly poured in like a layer of golden gauze.

Gently coating the outlines of the two people with a layer of warm and dazzling gold, making the entire picture seem to be frozen in an oil painting.

"I'm ready to give up on the Xu family."

Xu Hanyuan broke the silence. Although his voice was soft, it carried an unquestionable firmness.

When Meng Yingnian heard this, he did not show much surprise on his face.

After all, since Xu’s majority stake was acquired by Fidelity.

He vaguely guessed that Xu Hanyuan's situation in the company might be very difficult.

Although she holds the title of president, she is constrained in every aspect of actual operations.

Even the most basic and core decision-making power has been restricted layer by layer, almost becoming an empty shell with no substance.

“Have you thought about your next step?”

Meng Yingnian leaned forward slightly, his eyes full of concern and inquiry.

"Um."

Xu Hanyuan gently put down the teacup, his movements graceful and calm, "I plan to start from scratch and build my own brand.

"Speaking of this, her eyes lit up instantly.

It's as if there are two clusters of blazing flames burning, which represent the longing and desire for the future.

"Remember that environmental protection project our group worked on? I've been quietly following this field for years, and now the time is ripe in all aspects."

Her words brought Meng Yingnian's thoughts back to the project.

At that time, Xu Hanyuan, with his keen market insight, boldly proposed to develop biodegradable materials.

Trying to contribute to the cause of environmental protection.

Although the project was not successfully implemented due to some technical difficulties.

But she demonstrated unique creativity and strong execution in the project.

But it left a very deep and indelible impression on everyone in the team.

“You’ve always been very thoughtful.”

Meng Yingnian praised sincerely, his eyes full of recognition and appreciation.

"It's just that I was previously constrained by the family business and couldn't fully display my talents."

After hearing this, Xu Hanyuan showed a bitter smile on his face, which was filled with a bit of self-mockery and helplessness.

"Yes, I always feel that I have the heavy responsibility of protecting my father's life's work, but I have unknowingly trapped myself in an invisible cage. The more I struggle, the tighter the constraints become."

She slowly stood up, walked to the floor-to-ceiling window with light steps, and looked through the huge glass.

Look into the distance at the sky dyed orange-red by the setting sun.

"Now I've finally figured it out. Instead of clinging to an empty shell, I should bravely let go, start over, and pursue my true dreams."

In the afterglow of the setting sun, her back looked particularly thin, as if a breeze could blow her down.

But for some reason, there is also a kind of tenacity and stubbornness that will never bow to fate.

Meng Yingnian looked at her back, his thoughts involuntarily drifting back to his time in business school.

At that time, Xu Hanyuan was always the first one to arrive in the classroom early and prepare for the lessons carefully.

And in the evening, when everyone else had left, she would stay alone in the classroom, diligently reviewing her lessons and studying difficult problems.

From then on, he knew that deep in the girl's heart, there was an extremely passionate and ambitious dream seed.

Her goal is not just to inherit the family business, but to shine her own light in a wider world.

However, when she truly grasped the power of the family, she was influenced by others and gradually walked in an unknown direction.

When Meng Yingnian first met Xu Hanyuan, he really thought that she had been oppressed by reality and had given up her dreams.

And he became an unscrupulous businessman.

Never consider the consequences of your actions on others.

But now it seems that she has not changed, it was just the heavy burden on her that forced her to make that decision at the time.

But when he suddenly came to his senses, everything was solved so easily.

Meng Yingnian did have a bad opinion of Xu Hanyuan.

He even has a negative attitude towards the entire Xu Group.

After all, when the Xu family was in decline, he didn't even lend a hand to help Xu Hanyuan.

But when he saw Xu Hanyuan now, Meng Yingnian seemed to have found the girl from his school days again.

Clean, pure, and keep moving forward towards your dreams.

"Do you need help?" Meng Ying asked in a young voice, with sincere concern in his tone.

Xu Hanyuan turned around slowly, a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes. Obviously, he didn't expect him to ask this.

After all, Meng Yingnian's attitude towards him before was quite cold, and he even had a hint of hostility.

It’s not that Xu Hanyuan didn’t notice it, of course she knew it.

But because of many things to consider at the time, she could only pretend not to know.

But how could such a sensitive and fragile girl not notice the ill intentions of others towards her?

But Xu Hanyuan himself knew that he had indeed done many things wrong.

The death of that man still lingers in her dreams. She cannot forget that it was he who personally killed a person and destroyed a family.

But soon, that hint of surprise was replaced by a warm smile, "No thanks."

Her voice was firm and powerful. "This time I want to rely entirely on my own strength and move forward step by step."

"I want to prove to myself that I have the ability to create my own glory."

As she spoke, she walked to the desk, bent down, took out a beautifully wrapped gift box from her exquisite bag, and handed it to Meng Yingnian.

“This is your wedding present.”

Xu Hanyuan spent a long time choosing this gift before finally deciding on this one.

Meng Yingnian reached out to take the gift box and gently opened it, only to see a pair of crystal clear crystal glasses lying quietly inside.

The cup is carefully engraved with the initials of their names, which sparkle charmingly in the setting sun.

"I hope you can be as crystal clear as this cup, and your love will be pure and beautiful."

Xu Hanyuan's voice was soft and sincere.

“Don’t be like me, blinded by the dust of the world and losing my original direction during the long journey of life.”

Meng Yingnian gently closed the lid, raised his head, and met Xu Hanyuan's gaze. "Thank you."

He paused slightly, as if thinking about how to express his inner feelings.

"You will definitely find your own happiness, I firmly believe."

Xu Hanyuan picked up his bag and walked towards the door with confidence.

"I wish you good luck."

When she reached the door, she suddenly stopped, turned around, and had a sincere and warm smile on her face.

"By the way, say hello to Yu Zhi for me."

Her eyes were full of blessings. "He is a very good person. You will definitely be happy."

The door closed softly behind her with a slight sound.

In the office, there was still a faint scent of Xu Hanyuan's perfume, like a unique mark she left behind.

Meng Yingnian looked at the gift box on the table quietly, and suddenly remembered what Xu Hanyuan had said.

“In business, you either win or you lose. There is no middle ground.”

And now, after going through so many hardships, she finally bravely found the third way.

A road that belongs entirely to you, full of challenges and hope, taking new and firm steps towards an unknown future.