Traveling through thousands of years, I only love you

The atmosphere in Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan's small apartment was suffocating. Li Lingyuan stood by the window, staring blankly at the bustling yet seemingly unrelated streets outside, her arms folded across her chest, her body trembling slightly. Xiao Yi sat on the sofa, rubbing his hair with both hands, his face etched with exhaustion and helplessness.

"Lingyuan, I know you have suffered a lot during this period of time. I will find a way to solve it. Please give me some more time." Xiao Yi's voice was a little hoarse, trying to break the suffocating silence.

Li Lingyuan turned around slowly, tears welling up in her eyes. "Xiao Yi, I'm really tired. I live in fear every day. I can't stand this kind of life anymore. I want to go to a place where no one knows us and be quiet."

Xiao Yi hurriedly stood up and walked over to her, trying to hold her hand, but she gently avoided him. "Ling Yuan, please don't leave. I'll be even more miserable without you by my side. Let's face this together, okay?" Xiao Yi's eyes were full of pleading.

Li Lingyuan shook her head: "I don't want to ruin everything for you because of me, your career, your dreams. I just want to leave for a while." After saying that, she turned and walked to the door, picking up the luggage that had already been packed.

Seeing this, Xiao Yi was extremely anxious. He couldn't bear to watch Li Lingyuan leave. He rushed over, blocked the door, and opened his arms: "Lingyuan, I won't let you go. If I lose you, everything I have will be meaningless."

Li Lingyuan looked at him, tears welling up in her eyes. "But what else can we do? Paparazzi are everywhere, and the pressure from public opinion is getting greater and greater. I don't want to be a burden to you."

Xiao Yi took a deep breath and said firmly: "No matter what, we will bear it together. I will protect you and will not let you get hurt."

However, Li Lingyuan had made up her mind and tried to bypass Xiao Yi to open the door. Xiao Yi had no choice but to hug her tightly and not let her leave. Li Lingyuan struggled in his arms, crying and shouting, "Let me go, Xiao Yi, let me go."

Just as the two were at a stalemate, Xiao Yi's phone suddenly rang. He didn't want to answer it, but the ringing continued. He loosened one hand, took out the phone, and saw that it was his agent calling. He frowned, but still answered the call.

"Xiao Yi, what are you doing? The paparazzi took pictures of you with that woman again, and now public opinion is completely out of control. The company has received many termination letters from partners. You must break up with her immediately and come forward to clarify everything, otherwise you can expect to be banned!" The agent's voice was filled with anger and anxiety.

Xiao Yi's heart sank, knowing that things had gotten even more serious. But he looked at Li Lingyuan, who was crying in his arms, and said without hesitation, "I won't separate from her. I'll find a way to resolve the public opinion issue, but not in the way you suggest." Then he hung up the phone.

Li Lingyuan heard the content of the phone call and knew that she could not stay any longer. She used all her strength to break free from Xiao Yi's arms, opened the door and rushed out. Xiao Yi hurriedly chased after her.

They ran down the street below the apartment building. Li Lingyuan ran forward desperately, tears blurring her vision. Xiao Yi chased after her and shouted, "Lingyuan, wait for me!"

At this moment, a group of paparazzi appeared out of nowhere. When they saw Xiao Yi and Li Lingyuan, they immediately surrounded them excitedly, and the sound of camera shutters rang out like raindrops.

"Xiao Yi, may I ask what is your relationship with this lady?"

"Are you two in a relationship? How do you plan to respond to the pressure from the company?"

"Madam, do you want to ruin Xiao Yi's career?"

All kinds of sharp questions bombarded them like bombs. Xiao Yi held Li Lingyuan's hand tightly, trying to protect her, and shouted, "Please move aside and don't disturb our lives!"

But the paparazzi didn't retreat, instead they surrounded her more and more tightly. Li Lingyuan was frightened by this sudden scene and didn't know what to do. She hid behind Xiao Yi, her body shaking.

Xiao Yi looked at these crazy paparazzi, his heart filled with anger. He pulled Li Lingyuan and tried to break out of the encirclement. But there were too many paparazzi, and they were trapped in the middle, unable to move forward.

In desperation, Xiao Yi had to take Li Lingyuan back to the apartment. As soon as they entered the apartment, Li Lingyuan collapsed on the ground and burst into tears. Xiao Yi hugged her in his arms with heartache and kept comforting her: "Lingyuan, don't be afraid, I'm here. We will definitely get through this difficult time."

However, public opinion was already overwhelming like a raging flood. News and photos about them filled the internet, and speculation and slander were rampant. Xiao Yi's fans were also divided into two camps: one supporting his relationship, and the other hurling insults at Li Lingyuan.

Xiao Yi looked at the disgusting comments on his phone, feeling filled with guilt. He knew that he had dragged Li Lingyuan into this storm, and he had to find a way to protect her while also saving his career.

He decided to hold a press conference to explain everything to the public in person. He believed that as long as their love was sincere, it would surely gain everyone's understanding and support.

During the preparations for the press conference, Xiao Yi stayed by Li Lingyuan's side, giving her strength and courage. He told her, "Lingyuan, no matter what happens at the press conference, I will never leave you. We must face the world together."

Li Lingyuan looked at his determined eyes and her heart gradually calmed down. She knew that this was their only way out and also a test of their love.