The chief ex-husband won't let go of Yi Xiaobao

Lin Qingran listened to Nie Jingchen's words with an expression of utter helplessness.

His current stance clearly indicates that he likes the current fake "Zhao Xiang".

Zhao Xiang was right beside her at that moment, and she had heard everything Nie Jingchen had said.

Lin Qingran felt a headache coming on.

Nie Jingchen, who had a chance before, has now completely ruined his own life.

"Third sister-in-law, why aren't you saying anything?"

Not receiving a reply from Lin Qingran, Nie Jingchen immediately asked anxiously.

"Third Sister-in-law, do you think I have no chance now?"

Lin Qingran coughed lightly, and seeing that Zhao Xiang seemed very uncomfortable, she frowned and said in a calm tone.

"Probably so."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhao Xiang got up from her chair and walked away from the dining table.

Lin Qingran paused for a moment, her expression showing a hint of helplessness, while at the same time, she felt a surge of resentment towards Nie Jingchen.

It wasn't enough that Nie Jingchen hurt Zhao Xiang once before; now he's going to rub salt into her wounds again.

Even if he really wanted to start over with Zhao Xiang now, his words have already ruined his chances.

Lin Qingran was speechless.

However, Nie Jingchen continued to chatter on and on, his tone unusually sincere.

"Third sister-in-law, I know I can't compare to the eldest son of the Zhou family, but I believe that Xiang'er still has feelings for me. After all, we were together before, so there is a foundation of feelings between us."

His voice was anxious, hoping to gain Lin Qingran's approval through these words, and also hoping that Lin Qingran's approval would help him in this matter.

Lin Qingran rubbed her temples and said in a calm tone.

"Mr. Nie, I have some matters to attend to, so I'll have to leave this topic for now. Is that alright?"

Upon hearing this, Nie Jingchen hurriedly spoke, but before he could finish his sentence, Lin Qingran had already hung up the phone.

Looking at the ended call, Nie Jingchen was completely bewildered.

After hanging up the phone, Lin Qingran walked over to Zhao Xiang, who was sitting on the sofa, fiddling with the remote control in her hand.

She sat down next to Zhao Xiang, glanced at Zhao Xiang's expression, and then said softly.

"Actually, Nie Jingchen has never given up looking for you all these years."

Zhao Xiang looked up at Lin Qingran, her eyes showing an unexpected calmness.

"Actually, I've known Nie Jingchen's personality very well from the very beginning."

"He seems like a womanizer, but he can be very affectionate when he's in love."

She paused for a moment, then hummed softly.

"However, such people are often also very ruthless."

Lin Qingran listened quietly to Zhao Xiang's words without offering any opinion.

After all, no one understands Nie Jingchen better than Zhao Xiang.

Zhao Xiang wasn't emotionally naive; she knew that Nie Jingchen had developed feelings for her over the years, and it was impossible for him to have no feelings at all.

"I cannot guarantee that I can stay with Nie Jingchen for the rest of my life."

"I also worry that our relationship will not be able to maintain its initial freshness amidst the daily grind of life and the boredom of everyday existence."

"I also worry that after all the emotions are exhausted, I will be facing a heartless Nie Jingchen."

Lin Qingran listened quietly to Zhao Xiang's words, feeling a little emotional.

Zhao Xiang shifted her gaze from Lin Qingran to the television in front of her.

A family drama was playing on the TV. The plot was somewhat tragic, and the female lead in the drama was crying her heart out.

Zhao Xiang's eyes, however, remained remarkably calm, devoid of any emotional fluctuation. After a while, she spoke softly.

"So, when I let go of Nie Jingchen's hand, I am also letting go of my own hand."

“I had already thought about this when I left Beicheng. My relationship with Nie Jingchen ended the moment I left Beicheng.”

This is why, even after learning that the eldest son of the Zhou family was in poor health, she still chose to get engaged.

She knew that the person couldn't be Nie Jingchen. If she could choose a family that could help the Zhao family, that would be ideal.

She had always known that Nie Jingchen's type was a charming young lady with long, flowing hair, dignified and noble.

She could never do that in her lifetime.

From the moment she was born until now, every path she has taken has been for the sake of the Zhao family's future.

For her grandfather, her father, and even most people, the Zhao family was like a religion.

If the Zhao family were to decline, those who once supported the Zhao family, as well as the Zhao family's political enemies, would turn their attention to the Zhao family and its former supporters.

Therefore, the mission Zhao Xiang carries on her shoulders prevents her from giving much thought to matters of love and romance.

Lin Qingran felt extremely distressed as she watched Zhao Xiang calmly say these words.

She suddenly remembered that one summer, Zhao Xiang had also worn her dress at her home.

But after Old Master Zhao discovered it that time, it never happened again.

No one knows how much Zhao Xiang longs for a dress.

Most women only need to maintain an elegant and dignified demeanor.

But for Zhao Xiang, even revealing a slightly feminist mindset or opinion is a sin.

There were no sons in the Zhao family this generation, so Zhao Xiang was raised as if he were a son.

No one can truly understand the pressure Zhao Xiang is under.

Zhao Xiang sat quietly on the sofa, her gaze fixed on the female lead in the TV series, and suddenly tears streamed down her face.

Nevertheless, she remained very calm, her back was ramrod straight, and her posture was impeccable.

Lin Qingran looked at Zhao Xiang, her eyes suddenly reddening, and she said softly.

"This too shall pass."

She reached out and patted Zhao Xiang's shoulder, greeting him in a very masculine way, and said softly.

"I believe that one day someone will take over the Zhao family's glory from you, allowing you to feel relieved and be yourself again."

Upon hearing Lin Qingran's voice, Zhao Xiang suddenly burst into tears.

Tears streamed down her face, and her shoulders trembled slightly.

"I know there must be such a person."

"If that person shows up, I will definitely punch him hard and ask him why he came to find me so late. He made me suffer so much injustice and so much hardship."

Upon hearing this, Lin Qingran chuckled and said with a smile.

"Then you mustn't drive them away."

Just as the two were having a pleasant conversation, the door to the room was opened from the outside.

Sheng Xia walked in looking exhausted and slumped onto the sofa.

Lin Qingran noticed that Sheng Xia's eyes were very dark, as if she hadn't slept all night, and her expression changed.

"What's wrong? You look so pale."

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