102 Chapter 102: Kindness Turns into a Burden
He thought she was pure and kind, but if that were really the case, why would Su Lianxi take the risk to meet with investors and let Lin Shuyue splatter mud on Su Zixi's reputation.
Ning Yichen thought he loved her, but did he really love Su Lianxi, or was it the woman in his fantasies who had saved him and tenderly cared for him for three years?
Perhaps she truly did a lot for him, and perhaps it was all because she loved him, but that doesn't mean Su Lianxi is exactly the person he imagined her to be, how laughable that he only understood this today.
Ning Yichen gave a self-deprecating smile, his voice extremely hoarse.
At this stage, those three years of favor had become a burden.
So, even if she did things that let him down, he couldn't simply say goodbye. He still had to fulfill his promise and marry her.
He just hoped she was merely led astray for a moment, otherwise...
Ning Yichen's fingers clenched tightly.
Before long, Xiaofang returned with the lunchbox, setting up the meal in a flurry and nearly knocking over a dish.
Ning Yichen's brows furrowed as he suddenly remembered how Su Zixi had taken care of him the night before, her actions so skilled as if everything was second nature to her.
But thinking of that woman already being He Jingyao's wife, the irritation in his heart surged once again.
"Young Master, please have your meal," Xiaofang pleaded, unable to resist complaining, "Young Master, if only you would return to the Ning Family, you would receive much better care in Yanzhou City after your injury."
Listening to his assistant prattle on, Ning Yichen's headache worsened, "If you keep spouting nonsense, you can go back to Yangdong City!"
Xiaofang promptly shut his mouth.
Ning Yichen hastily ate a little and then threw down his chopsticks. He took out his phone and casually scrolled through the news. The fervor, which had waned somewhat, soared again with He Jingyao's marriage announcement. The omnipotent netizens even found Su Lianxi's private blog and cursed her out in the comments section.
Ning Yichen's lips thinned, and though he couldn't forgive Su Lianxi right away, he couldn't bear to see her pointed at by thousands of people.
After all, they hadn't broken up yet.
He gave a bitter smile, his voice hoarse as he spoke, "Xiaofang, contact Uncle Jin. Have him find a way to suppress today's headlines."
Xiaofang sighed and nodded, "Okay."
Inside Hades Manor, Su Zixi had a delicious dinner, which left her feeling quite lightheaded.
It was over, she had become debased.
From now on, she could never stomach the canteen food again... Su Zixi thought with tears streaming down her face. And she had no doubt this was precisely He Jingyao's intention!
She was very worried that after living here for a while, she would completely abandon the idea of moving back to the dormitory.
Su Zixi mulled over this gloomily, setting down her knife and fork, while He Jingyao opposite her continued to eat. His movements were as graceful as flowing water, a feast for the eyes.
Why was he so persistent with her?
This question bubbled up again from the depths of her heart, leaving Su Zixi utterly puzzled. With He Jingyao's status and position, what kind of woman wasn't within easy reach for him, yet he went to great lengths to win her over.
Su Zixi even faintly felt that their smooth registration for marriage today was all orchestrated by this man.
Perhaps sensing Su Zixi's puzzled gaze, He Jingyao set down his knife and fork, smiling gently, "What's the matter?"