Thinking of this, he calmed down, slightly lowering his head, his long eyelashes hiding too many emotions in his eyes.
By the time he lifted his head again, his expression seemed to have erased all the negative emotions; outwardly, he only showed deep, remorseless affection and a hurt and saddened demeanor that still never gave up.
Even his usually elegant voice held a hint of tremble, paired with his imposing demeanor, he looked utterly forlorn and deeply affectionate!
It was as if to say, "Look, even a man as serious and dignified as him can be hurt, can ache, when it comes to the woman he loves."
And compared to those men who were already given to being sorrowful and sentimental, he was all the more shocking!
His eyelashes trembled lightly, his voice was very faint, "...... I know."
Then he glanced at Jian Anning again, his face lingering with deep affection and a profound reluctance: "But even so, I still feel for you......"
There was no need to say anything more, no need for further explanations. Just those few words, and Jian Anning saw his despondent expression, and even though she did not love him, she still felt as if she had done something excessively cruel!
This is the difference between men and women.
If a woman says to a man with a girlfriend, "Sorry, I still love you," there would surely be those who gnash their teeth and curse "shameless home-wrecker"!
But when a man says to a woman with a boyfriend, "I know you have a boyfriend, but I still like you," there would be women who silently think in their hearts, "What a deeply affectionate man!"
At least, right now, that was precisely the effect of Situ Xuan’s words!
However, guilt is guilt, and even if the sky were to fall, Jian Anning still wouldn’t be with Situ Xuan — at least not until Yu Zexiao had squandered away their relationship; she wouldn’t leave.
Even if Situ Xuan was perfect in every way.
Yu Zexiao didn’t understand any of this.
But instinctively he knew, that bastard Situ Xuan, after he had already made things clear to him, still dared to bother her!
His eyes instantly narrowed, rage gathering within them, and his hands clenched into tight fists! As if ready to charge at him any moment and beat him fiercely!
At this critical moment, it was Ling Yichuan who reacted first, grabbing Yu Zexiao’s wrist, half reminding, half holding him back, and said, "Xingxing."
Then he shook his head.
Yu Zexiao, upon hearing Ling Yichuan’s voice and seeing him shake his head, also realized that he had almost been provoked by Situ Xuan!
Turning back, he glanced at Jian Anning and found that although she had heard that last statement, her expression had not changed much.
Clearly, although his wife was almost swayed by that guy, she still liked him.
He steadied his mood, strived to control his emotions and said as calmly as he could, "Having others like my girlfriend proves my good taste. No matter how hard you try, Anning’s affection is still mine!"
As he spoke, he assertively pulled Jian Anning to his side and gently wrapped his arms around her waist.
Jian Anning did not struggle or resist at all; she stood naturally by his side.
This attitude clearly stated that even if she was truly moved by his words, she still chose Yu Zexiao!