Love is as vast as the Milky Way, impossible to cross.

But when Huo Muchen recalled what Liu Shiyin had just said, he could no longer suppress his anger.

His sincerity, his first time wanting to give his heart and soul to a relationship, seemed to be ruthlessly rejected by the other person, who even trampled on it as if they loathed him.

This sense of humiliation and frustration made him feel unprecedented anger and resentment.

He chuckled coldly, a hint of disdain playing at the corners of his lips. He shook his head slightly; Huo Muchen had never indulged in self-pity. He knew all too well that in the competitive business world, only the strong survive. No matter the setbacks he faced, he would deal with them calmly and rationally, never allowing himself to fall into despair.

He picked up the glass beside him and downed the drink in one gulp, trying to dispel the gloom in his heart. The alcohol calmed his anger slightly, and he turned and walked towards the bathroom, leaving behind a room full of loneliness and emptiness.

Perhaps because she had slept too long during the day, Liu Shiyin was not sleepy at all. Closing her eyes, the image of Huo Muchen standing upstairs watching her flashed through her mind, refusing to leave.

"He must have heard everything."

A thought flashed through Liu Shiyin's mind, making her feel a strange sense of panic.

"So what if you heard it? It was your own decision."

Another voice echoed in her mind, trying to soothe her emotions. These two thoughts intertwined in Liu Shiyin's mind, like two versions of herself from different worlds arguing fiercely.

One is Liu Shiyin from the outside world, free and independent, with her own dreams and pursuits.

The other is Liu Shiyin, a servant in the Huo family, who is humble, obedient, and always adheres to her duties.

These two identities created a stark contrast in Liu Shiyin's mind, leaving her feeling conflicted and confused.

Suddenly, her mood became as oppressive as a sky filled with dark clouds, making it almost impossible to breathe.

Liu Shiyin was filled with bitterness. She could no longer bear the oppressive atmosphere, so she got up and walked towards the back garden.

A gentle night breeze blew, and the moonlight shone like water, but her mood was not eased by it.

After washing up, Huo Muchen was refreshed and calm. He slowly walked across the balcony, and his gaze inadvertently caught sight of that familiar figure—Liu Shiyin.

However, at this moment, he no longer felt the joy he used to have; instead, he felt a faint indifference.

He glanced coldly at Liu Shiyin, as if looking at a stranger. Without lingering long, Huo Muchen turned and walked towards the bedroom.

For several days in a row, Huo Muchen's figure always disappeared early into the morning mist and returned as night fell. He always ignored Liu Shiyin, as if he truly regarded her as an insignificant existence.

Seeing Huo Muchen's demeanor, Qin Xiang felt even more confident. She already harbored resentment towards Liu Shiyin, and now, seeing Huo Muchen's cold attitude towards Liu Shiyin, she became even more unscrupulous and began to make things difficult for Liu Shiyin in various ways.

As the days went by, Liu Shiyin became increasingly isolated and helpless under Qin Xiang's刁难 (difficulties/challenges).

"Mu Chen, are you not going to the company today either?"

While eating breakfast, Qin Xiang asked,

Huo Muchen didn't speak, he just nodded.

Seeing this, Qin Xiang smiled sweetly and continued in a coquettish tone:

"Could you come shopping with me? We haven't gone out together in ages."

Her voice was full of expectation and tenderness.

Huo Muchen thought for a moment, then said softly:

"In the afternoon, I have an important meeting this morning,"

He then stood up, preparing to go upstairs.

Qin Xiang was somewhat disappointed by his answer, but she still nodded obediently.

"Okay, then let's do it this afternoon. Thank you, Mu Chen."

She watched Huo Muchen's retreating figure, her voice filled with sweetness and joy.