Quick transmigration, she doesn't love anyone!

Zhou Xiaxia beat her harder and harder. At first, there was only the sharp sound of whipping in the dark room, but gradually her cries were added.

In the end, she became numb and squatted down, breaking down in tears.

Despite being covered in wounds, Gu Xiyan could not overcome the bitterness in his heart.

She said in a weak voice, "Xiaxia, don't cry for someone like me."

At least he lost, which means Wen Shitang can probably protect her all the time, and that's some consolation.

Wen Shitang rushed over as soon as Zhou Xiaxia arrived and listened quietly to her venting outside the door.

He knew how important Gu Xiyan was to Zhou Xiaxia; she was someone who would hesitate even when choosing between him and Gu Xiyan. For her to be betrayed by such a person would be devastating.

Seeing that she was tired from hitting, he slowly pushed the door open and went in, hugging the person sitting on the ground to comfort her.

After crying for a while, Zhou Xiaxia got up and stared at Gu Xiyan for a while. There wasn't a single good spot on his body.

I feel like crying again.

Suppressing his tears, he said coldly:

"From now on... from now on we will no longer be friends, and you will have no connection with the Wen family. If we meet again, we will be strangers."

Gu Xiyan paused upon hearing her words, his heart aching, and he let his tears fall. How could he not understand her? He moved his lips, wanting to say something to stop her.

“Xiaxia…”

"Shut up!"

Zhou Xiaxia stopped looking at him and turned to Wen Shitang, hesitating to speak. This was the first time she had ever been afraid to speak to Wen Shitang.

“I’ve avenged you. How about we...we let him go? Or we can beat him up again when you’re better to vent our anger. After we leave the Wen family, whether he lives or dies is none of our business.”

After saying that, she buried her face in Wen Shitang's chest, not daring to look at his expression.

Zhou Xiaxia knew that Gu Xiyan almost killed Wen Shitang, and logically speaking, he deserved to die ten thousand times over.

But that was ten years of friendship, growing up together since childhood, taking beatings and punishments for her, always standing in front of her—how could she really bear to take his life?

She knew that pleading for Gu Xiyan would hurt Wen Shitang, but she couldn't bear to watch Gu Xiyan die.

Wen Shitang showed no emotion on his face, gently patting Zhou Xiaxia's back, but his eyes were fixed on Gu Xiyan.

"Xia Xia."

"Hmm?" Zhou Xiaxia's voice was muffled.

"It seems that outsiders are not reliable. From now on, I will have to take care of you for the rest of my life."

Zhou Xiaxia nodded silently. She didn't understand, but Gu Xiyan understood Wen Shitang's implied meaning and looked up at him in disbelief.

"Okay, why don't you go to the lounge and wait for me?"

Wen Shitang gently patted Zhou Xiaxia's head, watching her leave obediently despite her hesitation, his eyes filled with tenderness.

It's impossible not to feel sad, but I had expected it.

The reason she didn't kill Gu Xiyan immediately was because she was worried that if this matter were to be exposed one day, it would leave a grudge in Zhou Xiaxia's heart.

I just didn't expect that she would still find out. Wei Xun?

Wen Shitang's eyes were dark, and the murderous intent in them vanished in an instant.

"You like Xiaxia?"

Gu Xiyan's sudden voice brought him back to his senses.

With a noncommittal chuckle, Wen Shitang knew why Gu Xiyan had betrayed him. It wasn't about power; it was simply because of his sordid thoughts about Xia Xia.

Gu Xiyan exclaimed, "Does Xiaxia like you? Does she know how disgusting you are?"

He never imagined Wen Shitang would have any such thoughts. He was like a brother and father to Xia Xia, how could he have such disgusting intentions?

Who exactly are the people around Xiaxia?

Wen Shitang remained calm as he watched Gu Xiyan's impotent rage.

"Look, because of your overestimation of your abilities, you tried to possess her forever, and now she has to bow down and beg me for mercy. Our Xiaxia has never bowed down to anyone."

Wen Shitang drew a clear line, leaving Gu Xiyan speechless and calm.

Yes, Xiaxia would never bow down to anyone. She should always be a proud little playboy, fearless and invincible. Even at home, she uses her tears to make everyone helpless.

"She doesn't like you."

Gu Xiyan spoke words that seemed harmless.

Wen Shitang appeared calm, but his words carried a condescending sarcasm.

"Do you think she would immediately agree if I told her I would let you go if you were with me?"

Gu Xiyan was furious. "Wen Shitang, do you have a heart? You watched her grow up! She trusts you so much! And you won't allow it!"

He knew all too well that Zhou Xiaxia would agree. With her carefree and unassuming nature, she would definitely think it was no big deal and that she didn't know anything about liking someone.

Yes, what does she know about liking someone? What is he doing? Because of his insecurity and selfish desires, he has made things this way, causing her sadness and heartbreak.

Gu Xiyan suddenly became dejected and burst into tears.

Wen Shitang sneered at his appearance.

"I watched you grow up, but you still betrayed the Wen family, didn't you?"

As for Xiaxia, you don't need to worry about her. Only I can protect her. All your efforts were in vain, only hurting her and making me realize that it's always best to keep people under your own nose.

After saying that, Wen Shitang ignored him and turned to leave.

Gu Xiyan retorted unwillingly, "You're almost a full twelve years older than her, do you even have a heart?!"

He knew that Wen Shitang's words left him speechless. He couldn't win against him and would only harm Xia Xia in the process. All he could do was try to wake him up in a half-hearted way.

Wen Shitang ignored him without even pausing.

Whether his words today were sincere or not, they all came with a purpose.

Gu Xiyan was not as useless as he mocked. He was cunning and resourceful. Even though he took advantage of Gu Xiyan's lack of vigilance, he ultimately caused Gu Xiyan a great deal of damage.

He showed no regard for the Wen family's kindness when he took action, but his heart was set on Xia Xia, not on the Wen family's power as he claimed.

It's easy to dodge a spear in the open, but hard to guard against an arrow in the dark. In theory, such a person should not be allowed to live.

Since he can't be eliminated, Wen Shitang must make him remember clearly that he owes Zhou Xiaxia a debt of gratitude today, and his reckless behavior ultimately only harmed Zhou Xiaxia.

No matter what happens in the future, even if he feels that Wen Shitang deceived Zhou Xiaxia, he should take responsibility for it. It was because of him that this situation was created, and it was because of him that Wen Shitang decided to reveal his feelings for Zhou Xiaxia.

Even if he has other ideas in the future, he should think twice before doing something reckless and direct his anger at Wen Shitang instead of Zhou Xiaxia.

Moreover, today's mercy is tantamount to releasing a tiger back into the mountains. Even without the Wen family's support in the future, Gu Xiyan is by no means a nobody.

If Wen Shitang had fallen for someone else, he might have been possessive and wouldn't have tolerated anyone having even the slightest covetousness towards him, but it just so happens to be Zhou Xiaxia.

Because it was Zhou Xiaxia, he was afraid. The moment the bullet entered his chest, his biggest fear was what Zhou Xiaxia would do.

It is not entirely a bad thing that Gu Xiyan is alive.

This world is chaotic, and there are far too many unexpected events between life and death. For the first time, Wen Shitang felt a lack of confidence.

No matter what happens in the future, he hopes that Zhou Xiaxia will have enough leverage to live a carefree and happy life.

Of course, he will also do his best to ensure that these chips are never needed.