It Started With a Kiss: Leng Shao's Beloved Wife

Weeping Alone: ​​Trapped in the Abyss of Love

Mr. Luo stood at the door with a gloomy expression, leaning on a cane. His sharp gaze seemed to penetrate people's hearts. "Where's Yichen?" Wu Xinyan asked subconsciously, her heart beating violently at the old man's appearance.

"He's waiting for me downstairs." Mr. Luo walked into the room, looked around, and finally his gaze fell on Wu Xinyan's still slightly red eyes, "Have you cried?"

Wu Xinyan bit her lower lip and did not deny it.

"Is it about Miss Su?" Mr. Luo's tone was sharp, without a trace of warmth.

Wu Xinyan took a deep breath, trying to control the tears that were about to burst out. "Grandpa, Yichen and I are very good friends. Please don't listen to Miss Su's provocation."

Old Master Luo snorted coldly, "Provoking? Xinyan, you are too naive. Do you think I don't know what kind of person that woman is? She just came back to take back what belongs to her."

"Something that belongs to her?" Wu Xinyan repeated this sentence, feeling powerless. She knew that Mr. Luo was referring to Luo Yichen, but Luo Yichen was already her husband, so how could it belong to someone else?

"Xinyan, Yichen and she grew up together. Their relationship is incomparable to yours." Mr. Luo walked to the sofa and sat down. His tone softened a little, but it was more like a warning. "I hope you can be more sensible and not embarrass Yichen."

Wu Xinyan felt a lump in her throat. She wanted to retort, but found herself powerless. Mr. Luo's words were like a thorn, piercing deep into her heart.

At this moment, Luo Yichen came back. He was slightly startled to see that Grandpa Luo was also there, then walked to Wu Xinyan and held her hand. "Grandpa, why are you here?"

"I came to see my granddaughter-in-law." Old Master Luo gave Wu Xinyan a meaningful look, "Yi Chen, I have something to tell you."

Luo Yichen and Mr. Luo went into the study, leaving Wu Xinyan alone in the living room. She sat on the sofa blankly, her heart in turmoil. She didn't know what Mr. Luo had said to Luo Yichen, but she had a bad feeling.

In the study, Mr. Luo handed a document to Luo Yichen. "The Su family's company has been in some trouble recently. This is the financial assistance plan they need."

Luo Yichen took the document, his brows furrowed. "Grandpa, do you want me to help the Su family?"

"Yi Chen, the Su family and our Luo family are old friends. Now that they are in trouble, we can't just stand by and watch." Old Master Luo said earnestly, "I know you still have feelings for the girl from the Su family. Just think of it as helping the Su family for her sake."

Luo Yichen was silent for a moment, then finally nodded. "I understand, Grandpa."

When Luo Yichen came out of the study, his face was a little solemn. He walked to Wu Xinyan and hugged her gently. "Xinyan, I..."

"Have you agreed to help the Su family?" Wu Xinyan's voice was calm, without any emotion.

Luo Yichen nodded without saying anything.

Wu Xinyan gently pushed him away, walked to the window, and looked out at the night view. The city lights were bright, but they couldn't illuminate the darkness in her heart.

"Yichen," she turned around, looked into his eyes, and said word by word, "Have you ever thought that doing this will embarrass me?"

Luo Yichen opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but nothing came out.

Wu Xinyan didn't look at him again. Instead, she picked up the phone on the table. A news push appeared on the screen: Luo Yichen, president of Luo Group, had a secret meeting with his ex-girlfriend, Miss Su, late at night, and it seems that their old relationship has rekindled...

She handed the phone to Luo Yichen and said, "Explain."

Luo Yichen's face darkened as he stared at the news on his phone. The photo showed him and his ex-girlfriend, Su, sitting across from each other in a restaurant. While it was just a simple business meeting, the media interpreted it as a "late-night reunion, a rekindled romance." He turned to Wu Xinyan, wanting to explain, but her eyes were filled with disappointment and indifference.

"Xinyan, this is just a misunderstanding. She and I were just discussing business matters."

"Does official business require a secret meeting late at night? Does official business require such intimate behavior?" Wu Xinyan's voice was soft, but it was like a sharp knife, piercing Luo Yichen's heart.

"The media is making up stories and taking my words out of context. You should believe me." Luo Yichen tried to hold her hand, but she dodged it without leaving a trace.

"I believe you?" Wu Xinyan smiled bitterly. "Given Grandpa's words, Miss Su's appearance, and this news, how can I believe you?"

Luo Yichen was speechless for a moment, knowing that any explanation would be meaningless at this moment. Wu Xinyan turned and left, leaving him standing alone in the empty living room, feeling frustrated and powerless like a tide.

The next day, the atmosphere at the company became tense. Colleagues who had once been respectful to Wu Xinyan were now pointing fingers and whispering about her. The news had a far greater impact than Luo Yichen had imagined, and Wu Xinyan had become a target of public criticism. She tried to remain calm and focus on her work, but she found herself increasingly marginalized. Important projects were no longer assigned to her, and her colleagues deliberately kept their distance from her.

"Director Wu, this report needs your signature." Assistant Lin placed the document on Wu Xinyan's desk with a formal and indifferent tone.

Wu Xinyan looked up at her and saw a subtle hint of mockery in Assistant Lin's eyes. She knew that Assistant Lin was Su's ex-lover.

"Okay, leave it there." Wu Xinyan responded indifferently, lowered her head and continued working.

After Assistant Lin left, he approached Luo Yichen. "Mr. Luo, regarding that project, I think Director Wu hasn't been in a good state lately, and it might affect the project's progress."

Luo Yichen raised his head and looked at Assistant Lin. He knew there was something else behind her words. "What do you mean?"

"Director Wu seems to be emotionally unstable recently, and her work efficiency has also dropped a lot. I'm worried that she will affect the morale of the entire team." Assistant Lin chose her words carefully, trying not to let Luo Yichen realize that she was deliberately slandering Wu Xinyan.

"I understand. I'll pay attention." Although Luo Yichen didn't completely believe Assistant Lin's words, he also felt a little dissatisfied with Wu Xinyan. He felt that Wu Xinyan had been a little abnormal recently. She was always cold to him, which made him feel very tired.

In the evening, Wu Xinyan carefully prepared a dinner, hoping to have a good talk with Luo Yichen and resolve the misunderstanding between them. She specially cooked his favorite dishes, set the tableware, and lit candles to create a warm and romantic atmosphere.

However, Luo Yichen didn't come back. The phone rang. It was Su Jiuai's number. Luo Yichen picked up the phone and said a few words before his face became serious.

"Xinyan, there is something urgent at my company that needs to be dealt with immediately. You can eat dinner by yourself." Luo Yichen hung up the phone in a hurry, picked up his coat and walked out.

Wu Xinyan looked at the table full of food and the flickering candlelight. A feeling of despair wrapped around her heart like a vine. She slowly walked to the table, sat down, picked up the chopsticks, but she couldn't eat at all... "Yi Chen, what on earth are you..." She murmured to herself, her voice choked with sobs.

Tears finally fell, dripping onto the meticulously prepared dish, a salty, bitter taste permeating the air. Wu Xinyan mechanically picked up her chopsticks and scooped up a piece of sweet and sour pork ribs, but she couldn't taste it. Once, this dish had been a testament to their love, Luo Yichen always praising it, declaring it the best he'd ever tasted. But now, that sweetness had become a bitter irony.

She put down her chopsticks and leaned back in her chair, looking out the window at the gradually darkening sky, her heart filled with confusion. Luo Yichen's hasty departure was like a sharp thorn, piercing her heart. She didn't understand why their love had turned out like this? Why did the appearance of Su Jiu's love change everything?

Suddenly, her phone vibrated. A news report: The president of Luo's Group secretly met with his ex-girlfriend late at night, suggesting a rekindled romance. The accompanying photo was a photo of Luo Yichen and his ex-girlfriend, Su, sitting across from each other in a restaurant, albeit from a more ambiguous angle, more like a romantic encounter. Wu Xinyan's heart sank, a chill running from her feet to her head.

She grabbed her coat, rushed out of the house, and headed straight for the Luo Group. She needed an explanation, an answer.

It was already late at night when they arrived at the Luo Group. Most of the employees had already left work, and only the lights in the president's office were still on. Wu Xinyan took a deep breath and pushed the door open.

In the office, Su Jiuai was crying in Luo Yichen's arms, while Luo Yichen stroked her hair and whispered comforting words. This scene was like a sharp knife that pierced Wu Xinyan's heart.

"Yi Chen!" Wu Xinyan's voice trembled, with a hint of uncontrollable anger.

Luo Yichen and Su Jiuai looked up at the same time and saw Wu Xinyan standing at the door. Both of them were a little surprised. Su Jiuai quickly got up from Luo Yichen's arms, her eyes red and swollen, and she looked pitiful.

"Xinyan, why are you here?" Luo Yichen's tone was filled with a hint of impatience.

"Why can't I come? This is my husband, my company!" Wu Xinyan said in a firm tone, looking straight at Luo Yichen.

"Xinyan, you misunderstood. I was just comforting Miss Su." Luo Yichen tried to explain, but his words seemed pale and powerless.

"Comfort? Comfort in the office late at night? Luo Yichen, do you think I'm a fool?" Wu Xinyan's voice became louder and louder, and her emotions became more and more agitated.

"Xinyan, don't be unreasonable! Miss Su is in a bad mood. As a friend, what's wrong with me comforting her?" Luo Yichen's tone also became tough, with a hint of blame.

"Friends? What kind of friends are you and her? Do you need to hug each other like this?" Wu Xinyan pointed at Su Jiuai and questioned.

Su Jiuai lowered her head, silently wiped away her tears, and said nothing, as if she had suffered a great injustice.

"Enough! Xinyan, can you be more sensible? Stop being suspicious all the time!" Luo Yichen's tone was full of impatience. He felt that Wu Xinyan was becoming more and more unreasonable.

"Sensible? How can I be sensible? I tolerate your betrayal again and again, and still pretend that I know nothing?" Wu Xinyan's tears burst out, and her heart ached.

Luo Yichen looked at her, a trace of guilt flashing through his heart, but it was quickly replaced by anger. "Go away, I don't want to see you now!"

Wu Xinyan staggered back a step, her eyes filled with despair and heartbreak. She turned and left, leaving Luo Yichen and Su Jiuai in the office.

As Wu Xinyan left Luo's Group, the cold wind caressed her face, bringing a sense of clarity. She knew she couldn't go on like this... She clenched her fists tightly, her nails digging deep into her flesh, yet she felt no pain. "I won't give up..." she whispered.

Returning to her empty home, Wu Xinyan slumped limply on the sofa. The cold leather made her all the more aware of her isolation and helplessness. The luxurious furniture and exquisite furnishings seemed to mock her utter helplessness. She hugged herself tightly, trying to draw out some warmth, but to no avail.

Tears blurred her vision again. She recalled the sweet time she and Luo Yichen had spent here, but now everything had changed. She was unwilling to accept that their love should not be destroyed like this. Su Jiuai, that woman, must have deliberately wanted to destroy their relationship!

Wu Xinyan suddenly raised her head, wiped away her tears, and a flicker of determination flashed in her eyes. She couldn't bear it passively like this any longer. She wanted to fight back! She wanted to find evidence that Su Jiuai was deliberately sabotaging their relationship!

But where to begin? Wu Xinyan looked around in confusion, feeling lost in a maze. All she knew was that Su Jiuai frequently appeared beside Luo Yichen, those ambiguous photos, those coincidental encounters... could this alone prove anything?

She picked up her phone and flipped through the news reports and photos, trying to find any clues. However, all she found was more heartache. Su Jiuai had done everything perfectly, leaving no obvious flaws.

As time ticked by, Wu Xinyan grew increasingly restless. She felt an unprecedented sense of powerlessness, as if she were trapped in a giant spider web, the more she struggled, the deeper she sank.

Suddenly, she thought of Luo Yichen's assistant, Assistant Lin. Assistant Lin had been with Luo Yichen for many years and should know something about the relationship between Luo Yichen and Su Jiuai. Perhaps she could find some clues from Assistant Lin.

Thinking of this, Wu Xinyan immediately called Assistant Lin. The phone rang for a long time before it was connected, and Assistant Lin's voice sounded a little tired.

"Assistant Lin, I'm Wu Xinyan."

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a few seconds before Assistant Lin's voice came: "Madam, it's so late, what's going on?"

Wu Xinyan hesitated, unsure how to start. She wasn't sure if Assistant Lin was trustworthy, nor did she know how to ask him questions that would elicit any useful information.

"I... I just want to ask about Yi Chen's recent work situation. He seems to be very busy lately." Wu Xinyan tried her best to make her tone sound more natural.

"The president has been very busy lately and has many important projects to deal with." Assistant Lin's answer was very official and did not reveal any useful information.

Wu Xinyan gritted her teeth and decided to take a chance. "Assistant Lin, you've been with Yi Chen for so many years, you should know him well, right? Do you think... has he changed a lot recently?"

The other end of the phone fell silent again. After a long while, Assistant Lin sighed softly, "Madam, there are some things I don't know how to say..."

Wu Xinyan's heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came to her mind.

"Assistant Lin, what do you know? Please tell me!" Wu Xinyan's voice trembled slightly.

"Madam..." Assistant Lin's voice was filled with hesitation, "You should... take care of yourself."

Before Wu Xinyan could ask further questions, Assistant Lin hung up the phone. Wu Xinyan held the phone, feeling a chill in her palm. Assistant Lin's words made her even more certain that Su Jiuai must have done something.

She slumped onto the sofa, feeling exhausted both physically and mentally. At this moment, a sudden wave of nausea washed over her, and she rushed to the bathroom, retching. She leaned against the sink, her face pale as she gazed at her haggard self in the mirror. A thought suddenly crossed her mind. "Could it be..." she muttered, her hand rubbing her lower abdomen, a complex expression in her eyes.