Chapter 20: Everything About Him Was a Lie

“Yu Zi, our college classmates are organizing a reunion. You must remember to come,” a warm and familiar voice said as soon as the call connected.

Yu Zi thought for a moment and then recalled that this was her class monitor from university, also her closest friend during those years, with whom she had stayed in contact ever since.

But the thought of someone who might appear at the reunion made her hesitate no longer—she refused outright.

“No, I’ve been really busy lately; I’m afraid I won’t have time to attend.”

Hearing this, Su Qing instantly guessed the reason. Remembering how inseparable they had been in college, she sighed deeply before speaking.

“Busy? You might fool others, but you can’t fool me. Is it because of Xie Yuhuai?”

Yu Zi said nothing, clearly tacitly admitting it.

Seeing Yu Zi silent, Su Qing decided to say a few kind words about Xie Yuhuai.

“Zi, honestly, I feel like there might be some misunderstanding between you two. After you broke up with him back then, he went crazy looking for you. He almost begged me to find out where you were.”

“And all these years, I’ve heard he never had anyone else by his side—maybe it’s all for you. This reunion is a good chance; why not clear up those old misunderstandings?”

At this, Yu Zi let out a cold laugh.

“Qingqing, what happened back then, I saw it with my own eyes. What misunderstanding could there be?”

Just the memory made her heart ache as if screaming in pain.

Once upon a time, she truly believed they could be together forever.

But Xie Yuhuai shattered that dream with his own hands. They were destined to belong to two different worlds.

“You probably don’t know Xie Yuhuai’s true identity—he is the sole heir of the Xie family.”

Her smile turned bitter as she spoke.

“He never told me that. Qingqing, during our time together, not a single word he said was true. How can I forgive someone like that? How can I trust him? Maybe I was just a joke in his eyes.”

“As for that so-called deep affection, perhaps it was only because he was annoyed that I was the one who ended things first—that I challenged his pride. In any case, I will never forgive him.”

Su Qing hadn’t expected this twist.

After a long silence, she found herself at a loss for words.

Just as she was about to speak again, Yu Zi cut in.

“Enough. I’m also trying to find a suitable marriage partner lately. I really don’t have time to deal with all this. Let’s forget the reunion. Besides you, my relationships with the others are pretty ordinary. Whether I’m there or not makes no difference.”

She was about to hang up when Su Qing spoke again.

“Fine, let’s drop the Xie Yuhuai topic, but you still have to come to the reunion. I worked hard to organize this.”

“As my best friend, you have to show up to support me. And about Xie Yuhuai—don’t worry. I already contacted him, and he said he won’t be coming.”

Yu Zi was still doubtful.

“Really?”

This time Su Qing replied quickly.

“Of course. You’re my best friend—I wouldn’t deceive you. This time, you have to come.”

After Su Qing’s repeated assurances, Yu Zi finally agreed.

“All right, I’ll come.”