Don't meet me in your next life.

But why was he so impressed with her?

He remembered that at the time, even though he didn't want to see her anymore, he inexplicably agreed to her request.

That night, they both drank quite a bit, and he didn't even know who she was...

But he remembered her scent.

That faint body fragrance was familiar to him.

He thought she wouldn't come.

"I think... I might have been drunk, that's why I have this image of you. So, this joke isn't funny, and I won't marry you."

Li Youzhe gave her a cold look, then turned and got into the car.

His car slowly drove away and disappeared down the street.

His voice still echoed in my ears.

She will not marry him...

Haha, Xiang Yiyi, you still couldn't escape the shackles of fate after all.

You haven't forgotten, have you? Right now, you're just a pet he bought and brought home.

Xiang Yiyi could no longer hold back her tears, which dripped down her cheeks and onto the back of her hand.

She is not reconciled.

She cannot give up.

Whether it was five years ago or now, she can't give up.

Because she didn't know that if she didn't try, it would be a long time before Li Youzhe would fall in love with her.

"Miss Xiang?"

The driver turned around and looked at Xiang Yi with concern.

Xiang Yi shook her head, wiping away her tears. "I'm fine... I'm just so happy."

Her smile was forced; how could she let others be sad for her?!

Xiang Yi wiped away her tears, turned around, and got into the car.

When she got home, it was almost four in the morning. Her eyes were swollen and tears were streaming down her face.

She didn't know if Li Youzhe would let her go because of this...

But no matter what, she had to try; she couldn't give up, this was her only chance.

She wanted to prove herself and make Li Youzhe accept her again.

She kept telling herself, "Go for it, Yi Yi!"

Xiang Yi took a deep breath and opened the door.

As soon as she stepped inside, she felt a burning gaze fixed on the back of her head.

She turned around abruptly and saw a man leaning against the wall, a mocking smile on his lips and a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

Xiang Yi was startled. She stared at him, "You...you're back!"

"Xiang Yiyi, are you afraid?"

His eyes were full of mockery.

"Who's afraid of you!"

Xiang Yi straightened her chest.

"Oh~ so you don't really like me after all. So, does my presence scare you?"

he sneered.

"Who...who's afraid!"

Xiang Yi's face flushed red.

Is she afraid?

How could that be! How could she be afraid of that scumbag?!

She was just... just terrified by his sudden appearance.

Li Youzhe approached her. "If you're not afraid, then why are you crying? Hmm?"

As he spoke, he reached out and hooked his arm around her neck, pulling her close to him.

His hot breath sprayed onto her face, bringing a tingling sensation.

"I didn't cry!"

Xiang Yi stubbornly retorted.

She touched the corner of her eye with her index finger, and sure enough, it wasn't wet at all. This man must be lying!

Li Youzhe snorted coldly and ripped the handkerchief off her face. "You weren't crying? Then why did you wipe away your tears?"

Xiang Yi paused for a second, "I just... I just got some sun in my eyes."

As she spoke, she held the handkerchief in her hand.

Li Youzhe, however, reached out and snatched it away.

"Xiang Yiyi, you don't need to pretend in front of me. You're a liar. You swindled my mother out of her money, and now you're pretending to be nice to me..."

As Li Youzhe spoke, he reached out and pinched Xiang Yiyi's chin, lifting her face up.

Xiang Yi's eyes darted around in panic. "What nonsense are you talking about! Don't slander me..."

"Slandering you?"

Li Youzhe chuckled, "Let me tell you, Xiang Yiyi, even if you turn to ashes, I'll still recognize you! I saw through your true colors long ago!"

His words were like needles, piercing Xiang Yi's heart.

She closed her eyes in anguish, "Li Youzhe, why did you do this...?"

"Why?"

His gaze was as cold as a blade.

Xiang Yi was in excruciating pain from his grip. She reached out to pry his wrist off, but he grabbed her hand and pulled her into his arms, suppressing her struggles.

"Li Youzhe, what are you doing? Let me go..."

Xiang Yi tried with all her might to push him away.

He had her hands and feet under control, and she was unable to move.

A wave of humiliation washed over her. "Li Youzhe, let me go, let me go..."

She struggled, but she was no match for Li Youzhe's strength; his body pressed down heavily on her.

His lips landed on her collarbone, and he took a bite.

A tearing pain made Xiang Yi gasp.

She gritted her teeth, suppressing the urge to scream, and desperately held back.

Li Youzhe, I hate you...

I hate you so much...

Li Youzhe's eyes grew increasingly gloomy.

"Li Youzhe, that's enough!"

He suddenly looked up, his eyes bloodshot, staring at her as if he wanted to devour her whole.

He flipped her over and pinned her against the wall. "What's wrong? Are you scared? Afraid I'll do something to you? Xiang Yiyi, you're disgusting! You actually dared to hurt a little child! How did my mother raise you? To be polite and respect the elderly and care for the young!"

Every word he said was like a blade, piercing her chest and drawing blood.

Xiang Yi trembled all over.

Didn't your mother teach you to respect your elders?

Xiang Yi looked at him coldly.

"Hahaha~" Li Youzhe suddenly laughed.

"What are you laughing at?" Xiang Yi frowned, not understanding where his anger came from.

"You are not fit to be my mother, Xiang Yiyi!"

Li Youzhe gritted his teeth, his eyes filled with intense disgust.

"You... what did you say...?"

Xiang Yi was stunned.

What is this man saying?

He actually called her a slut?

Does he know what he means?

What right did he have to call her a slut?

Xiang Yi felt that her rationality was on the verge of collapse.

She raised her hand, intending to slap him.

Li Youzhe grabbed her wrist. "Xiang Yiyi, don't forget, we signed a contract. I said I wanted revenge on you, and you have to bear the consequences!"

"What contract? What revenge?" Xiang Yi's eyes widened.

"You really don't know?" Li Youzhe narrowed his eyes.

Xiang Yi shook her head.

"I really don't know what you're talking about."

She shook off his hand, turned around angrily, and shouted, "Li Youzhe, you're a madman!"

She ran faster and faster until she disappeared from Li Youzhe's sight.

Li Youzhe watched her departing figure, his fists clenched tightly.

"Damn Xiang Yiyi!"

He cursed.

Xiang Yi was exhausted from running, and she felt terrible. For some reason, she suddenly felt a deep hatred for the devil in front of her.