Xu Shuli is proud. She was a pampered young lady from a prestigious family since childhood, and the Xu family could shake the economic lifeline of the city with a mere flick of their wrist.

"Are you done? If you're done, it's my turn."

"I thought that even if things went badly in these three years, you would be able to maintain the appearances of both families. It turns out I was wrong."

Ji Chen's smile vanished.

"I will call off this engagement because I find it disgusting."

Xu Shuli's eyes are upturned at the corners, and her fox-like eyes are exquisite and deep, as if they contain the mist on the mountaintop, hazy and captivating at first glance.

“Ji Chen, from now on, there is no relationship between us. Apart from necessary business dealings, it is best to sever all other ties between our two families cleanly and completely.”

The playground was completely silent, save for the heart-pounding sound of the drums.

Before he knew it, Ji Chen found himself lost in the vast ocean of Xu Shuli's eyes, and his heart skipped a beat.

Xu Shuli hates being abandoned halfway through life. Their initial engagement was based on the principle of living in peace and being informed in advance.

His behavior today...

Ji Chen suddenly tried to grab her hand, a look of nervousness flashing across his face, but Song Yuanyuan, who was beside him, immediately stopped him.

"Shuli, I know... you're angry, angry that I'm with Ji Chen, but feelings are something we can't control. Love is impulsive, and we're mutually in love. I hope you can give us your blessing."

She spoke with high-sounding words, high and mighty, waving the banner of love, but little did she know that in Xu Shuli's eyes she was just a clown, showing off her skills in front of Lu Ban (a legendary carpenter).

"I bother!"

Han Han wanted nothing more than to go up to her and slap her a few times.

"Song Yuanyuan, do you have no shame? You've fooled so many people with your soft, weak, innocent, and manipulative image. I thought no one would be that stupid, but it turns out there are people who believe you without even thinking."

Ji Chen "..."

Song Yuanyuan “…”

Xu Shuli was amused, "Hanhan, you're quite the smooth talker."

Han Han put his hands on his hips, and the students around him found the show even more interesting, secretly recording videos.

The school's most prominent figures are all playing out their love, hate, and grudges here; this is a drama that happens only once in a century!

"Han Han!"

Song Yuanyuan was furious. Why were they all high and mighty young ladies, while she was just a nanny's daughter? Her eyes darted around, and when she looked up again, they were full of tears, looking wronged and pitiful.

"Han Han, I know you like me because of Ji Chen, and you don't like Shu Li. You and Shu Li are close, and you two are together in the dorm... But feelings can't be forced. I can let bygones be bygones."

She spoke with an innocent and pitiful tone, "But Ji Chen, I really love him, I can't live without him..."

“Yuanyuan…”

Ji Chen was so moved that he burst into tears. He held Song Yuanyuan's hand firmly, and the two intertwined their fingers, determined to annoy Xu Shuli.

"Xu Shuli, I'm sorry for what happened. I broke off the engagement first. But I've done enough over the years. I still hope you can take the initiative to annul the engagement so that it won't look too bad for both families later and can save face."

Xu Shuli's phone vibrated in her bag. The driver waiting outside was getting nervous when she didn't come out for a long time. She dialed the number and came out ten minutes later.

"Ji Chen, I told you I find it dirty."

Xu Shuli gently curved her lips, her lipstick a low-saturation creamy almond color. She wore a low ponytail, looking gentle and obedient.

"I will call off the engagement, but you are destined to lose this dignity."

Those around couldn't help but gasp. Everyone knew Xu Shuli's background; she was a true heiress, a genuine "rich, beautiful, and successful" woman.

At this moment, the whispers became undisguised.

"What is Ji Chen thinking? Xu Shuli is beautiful and comes from a good family, why would he like Song Yuanyuan?"

"Does he think his status as the young master of the Ji family is worth something?"

"Without the Xu family, who would even know who this young master of the Ji family is?"

Not only Song Yuanyuan, but Ji Chen's face also turned completely dark.

"Xu Shuli, do you really have no feelings left at all? Can't we just part ways amicably?"

"Hey, I have such a bad temper!"

Han Han rolled up his sleeves, ready to make a big splash, when another commotion arose from the back of the crowd.

Everyone turned around.

"It's Chen Li and his group! And there's someone else in the middle...so handsome!"

Xu Shuli followed their gaze and saw that figure, so familiar yet so strange. She was startled, as if she had been punched in the back.

Feeling uncomfortable, depressed, or even angry.

He came back after all? He's back now? And why did he come back?

Even in a crowd, Xu Shuli is still the most dazzling one.

Chen Li was their good friend, so he naturally knew about their affairs. It was precisely because he knew that his heart beat faster with every step he took closer.

At this moment, he wished all his close friends were there, instead of him being alone.

Their swaggering manner was too arrogant. Chen Li was still wearing his sportswear. He had just finished playing basketball when he was bombarded with a phone call from someone. Before he could even be happy, that person was in such a hurry to come see Xu Shuli, without even considering whether Xu Shuli would want to see him.

He scratched his head and deliberately lowered his voice, "Old Luo, you better control your emotions later. No matter how Yao Yao treats you, you can't lay a hand on her."

"No matter what, it's your fault. If you dare to lay a hand on me, I'll fight you to the death to protect our Yaoyao."

Luo Yunqi was even more excited. He had just gotten off the plane and hadn't even changed his clothes. He was dressed in a sharp suit, with handsome features and deep eyes. Every step he took was like walking on a catwalk, and every gesture exuded elegance and nobility.

"Shut up, Yaoyao isn't yours, she's mine."

Chen Li's lips twitched, and he couldn't help but mutter under his breath, "You should be secretly grateful that Yao Yao is even paying attention to you."

"..."

Luo Yun paused in his steps.

"Wow, he's so handsome! There are so many good-looking guys at our school..."

"Judging from their posture, it seems like they're coming this way."

"Chen Li is here too, could they be looking for Xu Shuli...?"

"..."

Xu Shuli turned her head slightly and met Han Han's slightly nervous and worried eyes. She patted her arm and said, "I'm fine. Let's go first. The people here have nothing to do with me."

Ji Chen stared intently at Luo Yunqi and Chen Li, who were walking towards them. Three years ago, they were the ones who had been on top of him. How come they were still so persistent three years later?

"Xu Shuli!"

Ji Chen seemed to have found a way to ease his emotions, and his handsome features were somewhat distorted at this moment. "Don't talk about yourself in such a high and mighty way. Look at yourself, haven't you also found someone else to take over your life?"

"Wasn't it him who abandoned you back then? Leaving you all alone at that engagement party."

In an instant, all sounds faded away, and the sound of waves crashing against her ears like the surging tide.

Chen Li couldn't help but take a step back; he couldn't hide his urge to punch someone.

Luo Yunqi's face lost some color; he was afraid to look at her, yet he couldn't help wanting to look at her.

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