Don't meet me in your next life.

Xiang Yi bit her left arm hard, leaving a bloody mark on the tooth mark.

She's not the type to drag things out, and she certainly won't make a scene after a breakup; she wants him to regret it.

She walked down a side road and realized that this was not the way back to the shop; the road led to Rose Bay.

Since I wasn't in the mood to work anyway, I decided to take a walk by the sea to clear my head. I drove towards Yi Yi.

Before I knew it, I had arrived at the seaside, and childhood memories came flooding back.

At that time, she lived by the sea with her parents and grandmother. The family made a living by fishing. Every day, she would wait by the sea for her parents to come back with a bunch of surprises.

When she was five years old, there was a bad weather, and her parents never came back. After that, her grandmother took her away from the seaside and made a living by tailoring.

Tears streamed down Xiang Yi's cheeks. She couldn't understand why fate was so unfair. She was clearly not a bad person, yet she felt like God was punishing her.

Xiang Yi was crying and wiping away her tears, completely unaware that someone had appeared a hundred meters behind her.

Behind her, Lin Lubai stared at the sea in a daze, but his suit and tie really didn't match the sea view.

Lin Lubai, 32 years old this year, is the real BOSS of the Lin Group. He was raised by his maternal grandfather after the age of 9, and later changed his surname to his mother's.

Lin Lubai gazed silently ahead. Today was his birthday, but also the anniversary of his mother's death.

When he was eight years old, his mother was pulled from the sea in this area. Her body was slightly swollen, and her face was deathly pale. He could never forget that scene. He hated his father and that woman.

Twenty-three years have passed, and he has grown powerful enough to taste the bitterness of loss. He wants to destroy everything he has with his own hands.

Lu Sichen once promised Xiang Yiyi a seaside wedding so that her parents could see her get married, but unfortunately...

Xiang Yi couldn't understand how love could be faked. Running several kilometers to buy her medicine, staying up all night at the hospital when she had appendicitis—could all of this be faked?

Thinking of the past, Xiang Yi cried even harder, tears streaming down her face. Forgetting all about her image, she wiped her tears with her sleeve and shouted into the distance, "Die! Ah..."

Xiang Yi called out as she walked into the sea, the waves crashing against her face, making it impossible to tell whether it was seawater or tears.

The man behind him hadn't paid much attention to the girl in front of him, but the word "go to hell" caused him a sharp pain.

Seeing the girl rushing headlong into the sea without a care, he panicked, took off his coat, and rushed towards her.

The waves rolled in and hit Xiang Yiyi's face. Before she knew it, she choked on a mouthful of water. The seawater tasted salty, just like tears, and she couldn't help but burst into tears.

Lin Lubai grabbed her from behind, pulled her around the waist, and dragged her towards the shore.

So engrossed in her own sobs and the sound of the waves, she didn't notice the man behind her at all. By the time she came to her senses, he had already led her to the beach.

"Do you want to die? Isn't it good to be alive? How can you be so selfish? Don't you think about your family? What can't you get over?" Lin Lubai berated the suicidal girl.

Xiang Yi looked at the man with a somewhat dazed expression. He looked too much like Lu Sichen.

This man was tall and imposing, with features very similar to Lu Sichen's. His features were refined and sharply defined, even surpassing Lu Sichen's. It was just a pity that he lacked Lu Sichen's sunshine and warmth, feeling cold and giving people a sense of oppression.

He must look really good when he smiles, Xiang Yi thought to herself.

"Are you alright?" Seeing that Xiang Yizhi didn't speak, Lin Lubai calmed down a bit.

It was only then that Xiang Yi snapped out of her infatuation, realizing that this guy thought she was having suicidal thoughts.

Out of politeness, Xiang Yi smiled at him and said, "Thank you, I'm fine."

Xiang Yiyi's white floral dress clung to her body, her figure barely concealed, which made Lin Lubai's heart tighten and his face flush. He quickly turned his face away, picked up his coat, and draped it over Xiang Yiyi's shoulders.

"Your clothes are wet, come back to the hotel with me." Lin Lubai's dark eyes were fixed on the girl, whose dress was completely see-through and she didn't seem to notice at all.

"Huh?" Xiang Yi was stunned. This man, after saving her life, was now going to take her back to the hotel?

Lin Lubai ignored her, grabbed her hand and walked towards his car, only letting go of her when he shoved her into the passenger seat.

His powerful aura silenced Xiang Yi, who let him lead her away.

Sitting in the car, Xiang Yiyi clutched the hem of her clothes tightly. She belatedly realized that she was both scared and expectant.

This man is very handsome; if he could have a child, the child would definitely be very good-looking.

A suit made of Italian Loro fabric, and driving a Phaeton—this guy is so rich, he won't let himself be taken advantage of. Should I try it out later and see if the big fish will take the bait?

Xiang Yi carefully examined Lin Lubaizi, completely absorbed in her own world.

Lin Lubai was focused on driving and only noticed that the girl was looking at him, assuming she was scared.

He flipped through a business card in the car with his right hand and handed it to Xiang Yi: "Miss, this is my business card. I'm not a bad person, and I don't mean anything by it. You're all soaked. Let me take you to a nearby hotel to change your clothes."

Seeing that Xiang Yiyi took the business card without saying a word, he assumed that the girl was still thinking about how to commit suicide. For no reason, his heart tightened. Although this was their first meeting, he did not want anything to happen to her.

Xiang Yi stared intently at the business card, oblivious to Lin Lubai and his expression.

The business card prominently displays the three characters "Lin Lubai," with no introduction or job title, only the company name and address.

Such situations usually involve important figures or nobodys. Judging from his attire and the car he drives, he is definitely not a nobody.

Seeing her staring at the business card, Lin Lubai said, "I am the general manager of Lin's Group. I'm not a bad person. Don't worry, you can leave after you change your clothes."

Hearing Lin Lubai's words, Xiang Yi blushed, feeling like she had been caught cheating. She quickly said, "No, you saved me and lent me your clothes. How could I think you're a bad person?"

Hearing her strong words, Lin Lubai breathed a sigh of relief, knowing that she no longer intended to commit suicide, and felt at ease.

"What's your name? Are you a local?" Lin Lubai asked casually.

"My name is Xiang Yiyi, you can just call me Yiyi. I live in Xianghe District. Mr. Lin, are you here for vacation?"

“No, I’m here to celebrate my grandfather’s birthday.” Lin Lubai’s eyes darkened.

Not wanting to continue the topic, Lin Lubai asked again, "Why are you so upset?"

"I'm not depressed, it's just that the person I like is with someone else, and I'm heartbroken, so I want to clear my head." She didn't say that she wasn't depressed, afraid of upsetting him.

Heartbroken? Lin Lubai felt a pang in his heart, a little uncomfortable, but quickly relaxed, and a smile curved his lips.

"It's no big deal, why are you so upset? There are plenty of three-legged men out there," Lin Lubai said with a smile.

"Pfft." Xiang Yi couldn't help but laugh.

Lin Lubai couldn't help but glance at her.

Her face was moist and rosy, her pink lips slightly parted, like a tempting cherry, making him long to taste it. This girl aroused his most primal desires; he wanted her.

Lin Lubai's deep gaze made Xiang Yiyi's face turn even redder, and her heart pounded. She quickly turned her head to look out the window.

Realizing his lapse in composure, Lin Lubai quickly focused on driving, but a thought popped into his head: he wanted to marry this girl.