Lin Xi didn't get up until after ten o'clock. Duan Yiheng had given her the day off, so she wasn't in a hurry to get up.
Her gaze shifted slightly, and Lin Xi paused, startled. On the bedside table was a gift box with a note on it. She sat up, picked up the gift, and placed it beside the bed.
The handwriting on the note was strong and free-flowing; Lin Xi recognized it as Duan Yiheng's—"I'm going to a meeting at the company. I'll be back at noon. You rest well and don't go downstairs." Lin Xi smiled, set the note aside, and untied the large pink bow on the gift box.
Inside the box was a new cell phone. "Just give me the phone directly, why put it in a gift box?" Lin Xi seemed to be complaining, but she was actually secretly pleased. She opened the phone box, changed the SIM card, and sent the first message to Duan Yiheng.
Duan Yiheng was in a meeting at the time. Seeing the message pop up, he smiled knowingly, which made Duan Zheng frown. A new phone always brings a sense of novelty, but unfortunately, her old phone was broken, and her photos were irretrievable, with no backup.
She had two photos of Duan Yiheng on her phone: one taken at North District No. 1 on his birthday, and the other of the calligraphy hanging in his office. She could retake the calligraphy, but what about the photos?
She remembered sending the photos to Duan Yiheng, but she didn't know if he had saved them. There was a knock on the door. Lin Xi stopped texting and said to the door, "Come in." Sister Mei entered with a tray, saying,
"The young master told you to rest. I guessed you'd be awake around this time, so I brought you some food to tide you over." "Thank you, Sister Mei." Lin Xi placed her phone and the note beside her pillow, then got up and went to the coffee table in the lounge area.
Sister Mei didn't leave after putting down the food. Lin Xi noticed her confused expression, as if she wanted to say something but hesitated. Lin Xi asked, "What's wrong?" "Nothing," Sister Mei replied. "I...I just wanted to ask what you want for lunch." Lin Xi chuckled.
"Sister Mei, I just ate breakfast." Sister Mei nodded hesitantly. "Then you eat first." "What's wrong?" Lin Xi asked. "If something's wrong, tell me, or tell Big Brother." Sister Mei frowned at the mention of "Big Brother."
After going downstairs, her steps instinctively turned north, but she stopped abruptly after only a few steps. Last night, the young master had completely blocked the young lady's path; although he had kissed her, it's possible he had kissed her forehead. Sister Mei subconsciously defended them in her heart.
"Sister Mei, where's Xiao Xi?" Sister Mei was startled by the sudden voice. Seeing it was Duan Mingxuan, she quickly stepped forward to stop him. "The eldest young lady is still sleeping. Second Young Master, you shouldn't disturb her." "I don't believe it."
Duan Mingxuan said, "Duan Yiheng must have told you to stop me." Sister Mei: "What do you want with the eldest young lady?" Duan Mingxuan: "Of course I have something to say. Don't try to stop me; I can never stop you." Sister Mei choked, watching helplessly as he brushed past her hand and ran upstairs.
He used to only come to the West Building once a year, but since the eldest young lady moved in, this second young master has been coming every few days. Sister Mei sighed helplessly, remembering Duan Yiheng's instructions, and sent him a message. Duan Mingxuan went upstairs and pushed open Lin Xi's door.
Lin Xi was taken aback: "Why didn't you knock?" Duan Mingxuan: "I could tell you were awake from Sister Mei's expression. How are you? Still dizzy?" Lin Xi put down her chopsticks and shook her head: "Why did you come here?"
Duan Mingxuan sat down on the sofa opposite her, glancing up at her every now and then. Lin Xi: "...Just say what you have to say." "I broke up with Zhang Mo. This time it's a complete breakup." Duan Mingxuan glanced at her. "She will never appear in front of you again." Lin Xi
"She wanted that?" Of course not, a dark shadow crossed Duan Mingxuan's eyes. After he slapped Zhang Mo hard, her face streaked with tears, she accused him:
"Duan Mingxuan, you said you'd never let me down, and I believed you. Why are you treating me like this?" "I almost lost my life saving you, and in the end, nothing compares to Lin Xi's suffering?"
"She used to like you, but she said she'd moved on. Why are you still chasing after her?" "Don't tell me you've always liked Lin Xi?" Duan Mingxuan wanted to retort, but the words wouldn't come out.
Zhang Mo gave a cold laugh, tears streaming down her face again: "Duan Mingxuan, are you fucking crazy? You really like her?" Duan Mingxuan himself was confused, but thinking of Lin Xi's suffering over the past five years, his heart ached.
He wished he could go back five years and embrace all her vulnerability. Even, at the moment he learned the truth, he hated Chen Baiwei.
After a long silence from Duan Mingxuan, Zhang Mo completely broke down. She threw the Hermes bag he had bought at his chest, screaming hysterically, "You fucking can't distinguish between love and family, and you're still trying to ruin me? I really... really fell in love with you!"
"Duan Mingxuan, how could you do this to me?" Duan Mingxuan was utterly helpless, only able to say "I'm sorry" with remorse.
"I'll compensate you for whatever you want, the only condition is that you must leave B City. If you don't leave, I can't help you." Zhang Mo looked at him in disbelief, "Are you really that heartless?" Duan Mingxuan: "Duan Yiheng won't let you off the hook."
Zhang Mo immediately understood. Now, it was all her jealousy that had caused this mess. Duan Mingxuan might still be soft-hearted towards her because of saving her life, but Duan Yiheng was someone she couldn't afford to offend.
Zhang Mo was truly unwilling, but fearing Duan Yiheng's ruthless methods, she could only leave B City that very night. Duan Mingxuan snapped out of his thoughts and said to Lin Xi, "She's already left City B." Lin Xi responded with an "Oh." "Xiao Xi, I know I was wrong this time."
Duan Mingxuan stood up and sat next to her, his gaze fixed intently on her. "But I don't want to owe her anything." Lin Xi didn't really care. She smiled and gave another perfunctory reply: "I know, it's all in the past, why bring it up again?"
Seeing that she seemed about to get angry, Duan Mingxuan quickly said, "I won't mention it anymore. I will never let anyone hurt you in the slightest again." Lin Xi silently scooped up a spoonful of oatmeal and pumpkin puree. Distracted, she took too much and it got on her lips.
Duan Mingxuan reacted quickly, reaching out to wipe her lips. "You're such a grown woman, still trying to freeload at meals." Lin Xi was startled and instinctively stepped back, her brows furrowed in annoyance. "What are you doing?" Duan Mingxuan was also taken aback by her avoidance and explained,
"I just saw something on your lips and was wiping it for you. Why are you reacting so strongly? I've never seen you like this before." Lin Xi awkwardly pursed her lips. "Don't do that next time, I'm not used to it." "You used to let me feed you when you were little."
Duan Mingxuan was somewhat displeased with her pulling away. Lin Xi glared at him. "That was when I was little." Duan Mingxuan chuckled softly. "Have you become shy now that you're older? If you want, I can still feed you."
Lin Xi sighed helplessly. Duan Yiheng would be back soon. She was even jealous of Han Zicheng, who was completely unrelated to her, let alone Duan Mingxuan. "If you have nothing else to do, you can leave. I'm a little dizzy and need to rest," Lin Xi said, giving him the hint to leave. "I'll ask one last question," Duan Mingxuan said, "When are you finally moving out?" Duan Yiheng paused, waved to Sister Mei who was following behind him, and gestured for her to go downstairs. He was very eager to know Lin Xi's answer.