Chapter 22: Say No More, I Understand

"Yu Zi, there has been a misunderstanding between us."

Xie Yuhuai rubbed his forehead in frustration, casting a look of aggrieved resentment toward Yu Zi.

Yu Zi found it laughable. She crossed her arms over her chest and watched him with a calm, composed expression.

"Enough, Xie Yuhuai. It was my own poor judgment back then that blinded me to your true colors, which is why I was deceived for so long. I am not a person who likes to cause scenes; had you simply told me back then that you didn't love me and had fallen for someone else, I would never have continued to entangle myself with you."

"But you chose the most disgusting way possible, making me lose all respect for you. Xie Yuhuai, if you want to play games, go find someone willing to play along. Clearly, I, Yu Zi, am not that person."

With that, Yu Zi felt the entire encounter was pointless and secretly regretted having so easily agreed to Su Qing’s request. She should have known that girl was unreliable; she had always sung Xie Yuhuai’s praises in the past, and it was possible she had done this on purpose.

No, once today was over, she would have to settle the score with her. Two bubble teas wouldn't even begin to cover it!

Just as Yu Zi’s thoughts were wandering, Xie Yuhuai spoke up again to explain.

"Yu Zi, I truly don't know what happened back then. I can guarantee you that my feelings for you were entirely sincere. I never betrayed you."

Yu Zi sneered, looking at Xie Yuhuai as if he were the most despicable scoundrel on earth.

"You’ve already done the deed, yet you don't even have the guts to admit it. Xie Yuhuai, you are truly pathetic now."

"That’s enough. If I had known you were going to be here, I wouldn't have come. A good dog doesn't block the path; move aside, I’m leaving. I have plenty of other things to attend to."

Seeing that Yu Zi was firmly set on leaving and could not be persuaded, Xie Yuhuai gritted his teeth and leaned in close to her ear, intentionally murmuring:

"Yu Zi, you’re so eager to leave the moment you see me—could it be that you still harbor lingering feelings for me?"

"In all these years, no one has measured up to me. Is it because you’ve always loved me that you’ve become so bitter?"

"Tsk, tsk, tsk. If you like me, you can just say so. Why resort to such tactics?"

Xie Yuhuai also crossed his arms, mirroring her arrogant posture as he looked her up and down.

This was clearly a provocation. Under normal circumstances, Yu Zi might not have fallen for it. But at this moment, her patience had completely worn thin. Hearing his words, she reacted with immediate shock.

"Xie Yuhuai, have you developed a delusion? I suggest you go get treated; don't let it drag on."

Xie Yuhuai clicked his tongue twice.

"So you do have me in your heart after all. You’re even concerned about whether I’m sick—it seems you really did come here for me this time."

"It must have taken quite a lot of effort to track my whereabouts, right? Sigh, after all, you are my fiancée. Why go through all this trouble? If you wanted to see me, you could have just said so."

Yu Zi blinked, staring at the shameless man in front of her. Losing her composure, she blurted out, "You’re overthinking it! Who said I came here for you? I clearly came for Qingqing."

Xie Yuhuai shook his head, wearing an expression that clearly said, *Don't bother explaining, I understand.*

"Fine, fine, let's say it was for Su Qing. In that case, shall we head back now? Or is it that you’re secretly in love with me and are afraid I’ll see through you, so you don't dare stay any longer?"

Seeing the look of sudden realization on Xie Yuhuai's face, Yu Zi felt an urge to slap him. Finally, she gritted her teeth and offered a cold, insincere smile.

"Heh, who said I was leaving? I was just stepping out for some fresh air."