Don't meet me in your next life.

He never expected Xiang Yi to say such a thing, and every word of it pierced his heart.

He didn't know how to refute it.

He was indeed very grateful for what Lin Yuqing had done for him.

However, this feeling was limited to gratitude.

He no longer loves her, so what's the point of all this?

His phone rang; it was a text message notification.

It was sent by Lin Yuqing.

Ji Shengting stared at the line of words, remaining silent for a long time.

After a while, he put away his phone and went back to the hospital.

Lin Yuqing is still lying in the hospital bed.

Her face was pale and she looked very weak.

Upon seeing Ji Shengting enter, Lin Yuqing revealed a gentle smile.

"Ah Ting, you're here! Please have a seat."

Ji Shengting walked to the bedside and sat down, looking at Lin Yuqing with a somewhat solemn expression.

"What did the doctor say?"

"The doctor said I just need to rest for a while."

Lin Yuqing smiled and spoke in a soft and gentle voice, like a spring breeze caressing one's heart, making one feel refreshed and relaxed.

"You need to rest in bed now so that your condition can stabilize and you can avoid any stimulation."

"But I don't want to lie here anymore, I want to go to the company."

Lin Yuqing's voice was pleading.

She wanted to see him, to spend even one more second with him.

Even just being together like this is fine.

"But your body..."

Before Ji Shengting could finish speaking, Lin Yuqing had already taken his hand.

"Ah Ting, I'm fine, I can go to the company, please let me be discharged from the hospital."

Lin Yuqing pleaded, looking at him expectantly.

Ji Shengting pursed his lips, finally giving in and nodding.

"it is good."

Upon hearing that he had agreed to let her work at the company, a flash of surprise crossed Lin Yuqing's eyes.

She knew that her efforts had finally paid off.

She always believed that she could replace that woman in his heart.

However, after Ji Shengting agreed, she couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.

After all, he didn't want her to go to the company because he didn't want her to see Xiang Yiyi, right?

She also knew that he and Xiang Yiyi must be very happy now.

However, she was unwilling to give up like this.

"Ah Ting, can I be discharged now? I don't want to stay in the hospital any longer."

"Can."

Ji Shengting didn't think much of it and just said it.

Lin Yuqing's eyes sparkled, her heart filled with joy. She knew that Ji Shengting wasn't such a heartless person; he still cared about her.

"So, can you come have dinner with me now?"

Lin Yuqing asked cautiously.

"I have an appointment."

Ji Shengting said indifferently.

Who is it?

Lin Yuqing asked, sounding aggrieved.

She had just escaped death and then got into a car accident. Wouldn't Ji Shengting even stay with her for a moment?

"It's Yi Yi."

A complex light flickered in Ji Shengting's eyes.

He was unwilling to mention Xiang Yiyi, unwilling to admit that he still had a lingering affection for her, and unwilling to admit that his feelings for her were just a habit, a dependence, and an inability to let go.

He couldn't tell her that nothing had happened between him and Xiang Yiyi.

Because he couldn't risk her health.

Lin Yuqing's face turned very ugly.

"You made plans with her?"

Her voice was filled with bitterness and jealousy.

She truly hated it, hated that her status wasn't noble enough, hated that she couldn't compare to that woman.

"Haven't we already made things clear? I have nothing to do with her, so Yuqing, don't overthink it."

As Ji Shengting spoke, he got up to leave.

Lin Yuqing grabbed his arm and refused to let go.

"Ah Ting, I know my current status isn't good enough for you, but I really can't bear the thought of you two still being in contact. I don't want to see you two being affectionate."

Lin Yuqing's voice was filled with tears, and she looked pitiful.

Ji Shengting remained silent for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Yuqing, what if I don't love you anymore? Let's break up."

Ji Shengting's words exploded in Lin Yuqing's mind like a bomb.

"Ah Ting, no, it's impossible! I know you're just angry with me, angry that I lied to you, that's why you said that. You won't fall in love with Xiang Yiyi, she doesn't deserve it, she's not good enough for you at all."

Ji Shengting didn't say anything, but just frowned, looking disgusted.

Lin Yuqing gritted her teeth.

"Ah Ting, I know you've always loved me. You just don't want to hurt me. But I'll wait for you, until the day you fall in love with me."

Lin Yuqing's tone was firm and stubborn.

Ji Shengting looked at Lin Yuqing, a hint of impatience flashing in his eyes, but in the end he didn't say anything, and simply changed the subject.

"I've already booked your plane ticket. It's a 9 AM flight tomorrow. I'll take you to the airport."

"Yes, thank you, Ah Ting."

Lin Yuqing smiled radiantly.

A flicker of disgust crossed Ji Shengting's eyes.

He didn't like seeing her smile.

For some reason, he grew increasingly disgusted with her, always feeling that her smile was too fake and hypocritical, and he hated women like that.

However, he couldn't bear to say anything.

After all, it was he who personally promised her the chance.

When Xiang Yi came up the stairs, she happened to see Ji Shengting packing Lin Yuqing's things.

He looked very serious, as if he were dealing with something difficult.

She walked over and saw Lin Yuqing's suitcase, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"Miss Lin, what's wrong...?"

"Oh, it's like this, Ah Ting, I want to go abroad to relax. I've been so bored at home lately, so I want to go out and have some fun for a few days."

"oh."

Xiang Yi nodded, her gaze falling on Ji Shengting's packed suitcase, and suddenly felt a sharp pain in her heart.

Is he going to abandon her?

Otherwise, why would he pack her luggage?

She still remembers that he once prepared countless pieces of luggage for her, each one priceless, including a limited edition Bugatti Veyron.

But now...

Haha, he really doesn't love her anymore.

Xiang Yiyi, why are you still clinging to a man like that?

Don't forget your mission!

"You rest first, I'm going out for a bit."

After saying that, Ji Shengting grabbed his coat and hurriedly left the ward.

Lin Yuqing watched Ji Shengting's hurried departure, a sinister expression appearing on her face.

"Xiang Yiyi, aren't you so amazing? Aren't you so good at seducing men? Fine, now I'll let you experience what it's like to be dumped! Hmph, Ji Shengting, if I can't have you, I'll never let you be with Xiang Yiyi. Aren't you two so in love? I'll see how you survive without Ji Shengting's protection!"

A cold smile appeared on Lin Yuqing's lips.

She glanced at the watch on her wrist.

"It's almost time, I should go."

After Lin Yuqing finished speaking, she picked up her suitcase and walked towards the elevator.

......

Ji Shengting hurriedly left the hospital and took a taxi to the airport.

It was morning.

The flight to New York is ready and boarding is imminent.

However, Ji Shengting sat in the waiting area, unwilling to move an inch.