After the breakup, the abstinent president got married and had three babies

Hearing Ouyang's words, Qiao Xin was stunned at first, and then she couldn't help but chuckle.

This laughter was filled with endless sadness and self-mockery. She could never have imagined that the man she had pursued for seven years had not even received a single bit of love in his eyes.

"Why? Ouyang, tell me, in these long seven years, have you really never had even the slightest affection for me?"

Qiao Xin widened her eyes, staring at the man in front of her who had once haunted her dreams, and questioned him unwillingly.

Facing Qiao Xin's questioning, Ouyang showed no intention of dodging. He looked directly into Qiao Xin's eyes and replied coldly: "No, never."

His eyes were so sharp that they seemed to be able to pierce through everything. In his eyes, Qiao Xin was an irreconcilable enemy.

"Okay, if it was in the past, it would be fine, but what about now? You would rather marry a sick, dying woman, Zhou Ling'er, who looks like a ghost, than choose me."

"What exactly am I not as good as her in? What exactly am I inferior to her in?" Qiao Xin became more and more excited as she spoke, her voice unconsciously rising an octave, tears welling up in her eyes and threatening to burst out at any moment.

"Isn't it just that I met you later than she did? She's been with you for three whole seven-year periods, and I've been with you for a full seven-year period! As long as you're willing, I will steadfastly stay by your side for every seven years of the rest of your life."

Qiao Xin shouted at the top of her lungs, tears already blurring her beautiful face.

"I've never had any interest in brightly colored clothes, but for you, I've gone so far as to change my preferences and style, trying to dress just like Zhou Ling'er."

"I'm even willing to be Zhou Ling'er's replacement, but why won't you even give me a chance? What exactly is it about me that's inferior to her?"

The more Qiao Xin spoke, the more emotional she became, and in the end, she couldn't help but burst into tears. She really couldn't figure out where she had lost.

Xia Ruoan widened his eyes and looked at the woman in front of him who was crying bitterly in disbelief.

Qiao Xin, who was once extremely proud and confident, would actually be so humble for love that she was willing to be someone else's substitute.

She still remembers that when she first met Qiao Xin, her dressing style was exactly the same as it is now.

At that time, she naively thought that this kind of dress was what Qiao Xin loved.

It was not until recently when she saw the past photos of Ouyang and Sister Ling'er that she suddenly realized that Qiao Xin had been deliberately imitating Sister Ling'er's dress style these days just to be closer to Ouyang's heart.

Thinking of this, Xia Ruoan couldn't help but feel an indescribable sadness in his heart.

"There's no comparison at all! I've never compared you and Ling'er!"

"I rejected you very clearly from the beginning. No matter if you pursued me for seven years, fourteen years, twenty-one years, or even for a long time from now on, I have never had even the slightest thought of being with you."

Ouyang stared at Qiao Xin with a cold gaze and spoke mercilessly.

"From the beginning to the end, my heart and body have only been devoted to Zhou Ling'er."

"To me, you are just a classmate or colleague. If it weren't for the fact that you are Ruoan's friend, I would have already developed a dislike for you." Ouyang continued, his words revealing a deep sense of alienation from Qiao Xin.

"Your arduous pursuit is nothing but an endless trouble to me."

"I don't have any affection for you. The only person I love in my heart has always been Zhou Ling'er." Ouyang's tone became more and more firm, as if he was defending the most precious feelings in his heart.

"I proposed to Ling'er and got the marriage certificate. All of this was the result of my painstaking efforts."

"At that time, I knelt down before her and cleverly used her soft and kind heart to finally get her consent."

"So, if you want to accuse and insult me, that's up to you, but you absolutely have no right to insult her at all!"

Having said this, Ouyang paused for a moment, then emphasized again, "And even if one day I can no longer find Ling'er, I will never spend my life with you!"

Ouyang's words were like a sharp blade, stabbing Qiao Xin mercilessly, leaving no room for maneuver.

When Qiao Xin heard this, she took a step back involuntarily. Her face was filled with disbelief. She stared straight at him, her lips trembling slightly, and her voice was filled with tears: "You...how could you be so cruel to me?"

In my memory, Ouyang has always been so gentle. Even when facing her endless entanglement, even if he feels a little impatient, he will always persuade her kindly and patiently let her give up this obsession.

However, Ouyang, who was standing in front of her at this moment, was wholeheartedly protecting Zhou Ling'er and even scolded her mercilessly. This change made Qiao Xin feel extremely unfamiliar and heartbroken.

"Stop comparing yourself to Ling'er!" Ouyang's words were like a sharp sword, ruthlessly piercing Qiao Xin's heart. "Because in my eyes, my Ling'er is the most beautiful existence in this world, and no one can replace her."

"And I have never compared you two, because you are not worthy at all!" After saying that, Ouyang gently leaned over and kissed the end of Zhou Ling'er's hair affectionately, as if it was the most precious treasure in the world.

Ouyang's gaze always stayed on Zhou Ling'er. He felt distressed when he saw the tears rolling down her eyes.

He lowered his head helplessly and gently kissed away those crystal tears one by one, his eyes filled with unbreakable doting and tenderness, as if they were the only two people left in the whole world.

Qiao Xin stared at the scene blankly, tears pouring out like a flood, flowing freely down her cheeks.

She knew that she had really lost this time, and lost miserably.

But she didn't lose to Zhou Ling'er, but to Ouyang, who had never fallen in love with her.

She once thought that as long as she worked hard enough and persisted enough, she would be able to win Ouyang's heart one day, but reality gave her such a heavy blow.

Finally, Qiao Xin silently glanced at the two people who were immersed in happiness, turned around and left without saying a word. When she walked to the door, she saw Xia Ruoan.

Xia Ruoan rushed forward and hugged the woman in front of him who was almost emotionally broken.

She could feel the other person's body trembling slightly, as if he was experiencing a huge storm in his heart.

Xia Ruoan patted Senior Qiao on the back and said softly, "Senior Qiao, I understand how you feel right now. This is really hard for you to accept."

"But when it comes to relationships, sometimes we really can't force it! Senior Brother Ouyang has turned a blind eye to your silent efforts over the past seven years and rejected you time and time again. It's not because you're not good enough or unworthy of love, but because he simply doesn't like you."

"Although this is cruel, it is the truth. Anyone who truly respects and loves you would not have the heart to let you continue in this kind of pain and confusion."

Xia Ruoan paused for a moment and continued, "The feeling of liking someone is involuntary. No matter what you become, the person who truly likes you will always like you."

"As for those who don't like you, their rejection is actually the best response. Feelings can't be measured by the length of time you've known each other or the amount of effort you've put in. If love could be earned solely by these, there probably wouldn't be so many heartbreaking stories in the world."

Having said that, Xia Ruoan sighed deeply and continued, "There's nothing wrong with you liking Senior Brother Ouyang. Everyone has the right to pursue the one they love."

"However, Senior Brother Ouyang didn't do anything wrong. After all, he clearly rejected you from the very beginning and never gave you the slightest hope from beginning to end."

"He has the right to choose who he loves. This is his freedom. Even if you have given a lot to him, it does not mean that he must like you. Love is such a complex and subtle thing."

Finally, Xia Ruoan gently raised her head, looked at Senior Sister Qiao's tear-stained face, and sincerely advised: "Sister Ling'er is even more innocent. What you said just now is really too hurtful."

"I can't believe you said those words. Senior, please calm down and think about it carefully. You should go and apologize to Sister Ling'er."

"She once told me in person that if you still loved Senior Brother Ouyang after she left, she sincerely hoped to help the two of you."

"It's not that she's deliberately making things difficult for me or has any ulterior motives. It's simply because she truly loves Senior Brother Ouyang, and that's exactly what Senior Brother Ouyang longs for—to be by her side forever."

Xia Ruoan said earnestly, "However, love is never about possession or restraint. True love should prioritize the other person's happiness."

When saying this, Xia Ruoan's heart was full of concern and worry for Qiao Xin. She really didn't want to see Qiao Xin become devastated and lose herself because of this heavy blow.

"In my impression, Senior Qiao has always been a helpful, positive, lively, cheerful and generous woman, and she's also a woman who dares to love and hate."

"Those words you said just now were probably just a result of your momentary loss of control, right?" Xia Ruoan looked at Qiao Xin sincerely, trying to give her some comfort and strength through words.

Qiao Xin burst into tears and choked up as she responded, "Ruo'an, I don't know why, but now I've become someone I hate so much! I really don't understand why things have developed to this point..."

Xia Ruoan gently patted Qiao Xin's shoulder and comforted her, "I understand, I understand everything, Senior Sister. The reason you've become like this is simply because you're too obsessed with Senior Brother Ouyang."

"But, Senior Sister, sometimes you have to let go decisively."

In fact, Xia Ruoan knew clearly in her heart that it was impossible for Ouyang and Qiao Xin to be together.

It had never been possible in the past, let alone in the future. Even if Ouyang found a new love one day, that lucky person would definitely not be Qiao Xin.