Don't meet me in your next life.

"What's wrong? Caught cheating?" Lin Lubai deliberately mocked Yi Yi.

"Lin Lubai, you did this on purpose, didn't you?" Xiang Yi said.

“I did it on purpose. Weren’t you already prepared for this day?” Lin Lubai said. “You made me experience this feeling, and I won’t let you experience it too. How is that fair?”

Xiang Yi felt that Lin Lubai was somewhat unfamiliar, as if he were not the same person she knew.

"What, am I that handsome? You'd rather skip meals just to look at me?" Lin Lubai teased with a smile.

"No, um, yes." Xiang Yi was speechless. "I feel like I've never known you before."

“It’s not impossible to get to know each other gradually later.” Lin Lubai raised an eyebrow. “Now that you’re full, let’s discuss another issue.”

"Another question?" Xiang Yi felt that Lin Lubai's words were malicious, so she quickly lowered her head to eat. "I'm not full yet. I really couldn't eat anymore."

"Are you so afraid of her? Or are you jealous?" Lin Lubai asked.

"Why would I be jealous? I'm not afraid of her, it's just that this feeling makes me uncomfortable. Could you please leave me alone next time she's around?" Xiang Yi said in a low voice, not wanting to experience this heart-pounding feeling again.

Seeing her serious expression, Lin Lubai didn't make things difficult for her: "Alright, I won't call you next time she's around."

"Don't worry about having the baby, I'll take care of it. Tomorrow or the day after, I'll take you to the hospital for a full check-up," Lin Lubai said.

"Well, we'll see when the time comes. Let me think about it first; I haven't decided whether to give birth in Shashi or Yunxi yet."

Xiang Yiyi hasn't decided where to give birth yet. Lu Sichen wants to return to Yunxi for his final journey, and if he decides to go back, she will accompany him.

"Yunxi?" Why go there to give birth? Lin Lubai asked in confusion.

She didn't dare tell him it was because of Lu Sichen, and could only say, "I like it there. It's beautiful, and I've already registered there, so it's convenient to give birth there."

“With me here, there’s no need to create a file,” Lin Lubai said.

"Well, we'll talk about it later. I'll let you know when I've made a decision." Xiang Yi hoped that Lu Sichen was alright.

"Xiang Yiyi, I don't like Su Qiaoqiao, you know that, right?" Lin Lubai said calmly.

"Huh? Hmm." Xiang Yi didn't know how to continue the conversation. Her fiancé and lover were mocking her for not loving her?

"You don't like her, yet you still get engaged to her. Aren't you ruining that girl's life?"

"Isn't this all because of you?" Lin Lubai glanced at her. "Grandpa knew I got married, and then he knew I got divorced so suddenly. Do you think he wouldn't be worried?"

"I'm sorry, I really didn't think things through when it came to marriage." Xiang Yiyi did feel somewhat guilty about this.

"Xiang Yiyi, do you regret marrying me?" Lin Lubai's eyes deepened.

"A little, but I'm also very fortunate to have met you, which allowed my grandmother to pass away peacefully." Xiang Yi looked out the window.

"You like Lu Sichen that much? Even though he betrayed you?" Lin Lubai was somewhat annoyed.

When Xiang Yi thought of her grandmother and her past with Lu Sichen, it was as if her soul had been ripped away, and she stared blankly outside.

From the moment they got together, it was always Lu Sichen who was making sacrifices for her, giving her the pure and beautiful experience of love. Even when he was sick, he was still thinking of her. Now, because of her, he almost lost everything.

If there's a next life, I hope we don't meet again.

"If I could, I would rather he never meet me," Xiang Yi said with a touch of sadness.

Lin Lubai didn't understand what she meant and quietly looked at Xiang Yiyi, who was deep in thought.

"Lin Lubai, have you finished eating? If you have, I'll go back first. I want to go see Grandma," Xiang Yiyi said sadly.

She hasn't visited her grandmother since she came back.

"Later, I can't go with you right now. I have a project to discuss later." Originally, Lin Lubai didn't plan to take her to the restaurant downstairs for dinner, but he made time for it.

"No need, I can go by myself." Xiang Yi said, how could she possibly trouble him?

“Okay, I’ll have the driver take you there,” Lin Lubai said.

The phone rang; it was Xiang Yi's.

"Yi Yi, where are you?" Lu Sichen's voice came.

Lin Lubai looked displeased upon hearing Lu Sichen's voice.

"I just finished eating and I was planning to visit Grandma later. What's wrong? Is something the matter?" Xiang Yi asked.

"I have some bad news for you. My company's issues are almost resolved, but I've sold the guesthouse in Yunxi." Lu Sichen didn't want her to worry. Although Xiang Yiyi didn't say it, he knew that he must have been drunk last night and had let his mouth slip.

Rather than keeping it a secret and making Yi Yi worry, it's better to tell her.

"Oh, okay. That's alright, as long as we can get through the company crisis." Xiang Yi didn't tell him that she was with Lin Lubai.

"Don't worry, we'll buy back the guesthouse once the company's finances are a bit better in a few days, so you can have your baby and raise the child there," Lu Sichen said.

"No need, it's the same if I give birth in Shashi. That way I can visit Grandma more often." Xiang Yi was afraid of causing him trouble, and besides, she wanted to give birth there because of Lu Sichen.

"Yi Yi, thank you for thinking so much about me," Lu Sichen said.

Hearing that Xiang Yiyi was considering Lu Sichen's feelings and that the two had even made a promise to have sex in Yunxi, Lin Lubai became jealous and directly pinched Xiang Yiyi's lips and kissed her.

"Hmm..." A murmur came from behind him. Lu Sichen asked, puzzled, "Yi Yi, are you alright? Where are you?"

Xiang Yiyi quickly pushed Lin Lubai away: "I'm fine, I was just about to go see my grandma."

“I can’t leave right now, I’ll call Xiao Qing and ask her to come with you,” Lu Sichen said.

"No need, my friend will take me there," Xiang Yiyi quickly said.

"Okay, then. Take care of yourself, don't be too sad, and always remember that you have a baby in your belly," Lu Sichen instructed her.

"Okay, that's all for now." Seeing Lin Lubai's murderous gaze, Xiang Yi quickly hung up the phone.

She quickly picked up the water on the table and took a sip.

"So you two really are a loving couple? You're willing to do anything for him, and he does so much for you too, you've even thought about where to have your baby." Lin Lubai said angrily.

"Lin Lubai, ever since we started dating, it's impossible for him and me to be together. We're just friends, family." Xiang Yi emphasized the word "family."

"Alright, let's stick to our one-year agreement." Lin Lubai stood up. "I'll have the driver take you there. Don't say no. I don't want you to die before the year is up, leaving me with nothing."

"Okay." Xiang Yi could only nod.

The two left the restaurant together. Xiang Yi waited for the driver to come down at the door, while Lin Lubai went upstairs first.

The driver got out, and Xiang Yi got into the car and drove away. Lin Lubai watched her leave from the window, his heart filled with mixed feelings. He wanted to hate her, but he truly loved her.