Chapter 781 Many Beauties Are Looking At You
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Meng Xintong didn't want to bother Su Lenghan at first, but since she wasn't as kind-hearted as Yun Bixue, her feet stopped in their tracks, and she blurted out, "Su Lenghan, are you regretting? Regretting that you treat Yun Bixue in that manner in the past?"
Su Lenghan trembled for a moment before he froze and turned to look at Meng Xintong wordlessly.
She walked to his side and looked down at the main hall. "Su Lenghan, your silence is an admission of your regret. Frankly speaking, I don't understand you. Why did you abandon a woman as good as Yun Bixue? When she was at her lowest, you abandoned her and chose Meng Xinyan. Was the Su family after the Meng family's wealth? You didn't gain anything after scheming for so long. Has your family realized that? The Meng family's wealth doesn't belong to Meng Xinyan, and the Su family became a laughing stock as well."
Su Lenghan's weakness was trampled on ruthlessly, and his pale face stiffened.
Meng Xintong wouldn't sympathize with him because she was a woman, not to mention that she could understand Yun Bixue's desperation. If Young Master Xie did not appear when he did, would Yun Bixue have done something silly?
After a moment, Su Lenghan replied slowly, "You're here to seek justice for her?"
"I'm not. For Yun Bixue, what happened in the past stays in the past. She has already forgiven you and helped the Su family. However, as her friend, I always have my doubts. I don't understand how you men can choose Meng Xinyan over her."
Su Lenghan sighed. "Perhaps my eyes were covered back then. Perhaps it was because I didn't know my limits and was consumed by my ambitions. People need to go through some things before they understand what is important. As for me, having missed the chance, I wouldn't disturb them. Rest assured that I wish for the best for her."
Meng Xintong shook her head. "I'm not worried that you would come in between them. Young Master Xie adores Yun Bixue, and only a fool will leave him. I just think that you are pretty desolate now. Since you've already thought it through, you should find a good wife for your daughter too!"
Su Lenghan pursed his lips, as though wanting to say something before stopping himself. Only he knew. He would never find another woman. Instead, he would focus on his daughter and take good care of her—he would groom her to become a morally upright woman.
And he would do this while watching Yun Bixue become happy.
Looking at Su Lenghan's expression, Meng Xintong felt conflicted. Eventually, she gave in and felt some sympathy for him. "It's going to start soon."
Su Lenghan nodded.
Without another word, Meng Xintong left and went down to the main hall.
Seeing her return, Yun Bixue asked, "Where did you go?"
"I went to the washroom and saw Su Lenghan on my way back. I think that he's pitiful, but people like him often have sides where people detest."
Yun Bixue's expression shifted before raising her head to look at the second floor. She patted Meng Xintong's hand and said, "It's alright. It's all in the past now."
Meng Xintong looked around her. "Bixue, you didn't notice this, but there are so many remarkable men who are looking in your direction. I think they all like you!"
Once Meng Xintong dropped that statement, Xie Limo swept a cold glance around the hall. All of those men stopped looking at Yun Bixue immediately.
Meng Xintong pouted. She cupped her hands and whispered to Yun Bixue, "Your hubby's jealous."
Yun Bixue nudged Xie Limo's arm. "There are many beauties looking at you."
Xie Limo held her hand and chuckled. "Then make them stop looking."
"As long as they don't do it brazenly, I'm not bothered with secret admirers."
Chapter 782 A Match Made In Heaven
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Xie Limo held Yun Bixue's hand tightly as he gazed at her gently. "How they look doesn't matter to me since I already have my wife, okay?" His tone was soft and touching, tugging at people's heartstrings like one would play a string instrument.
Yun Bixue flushed in a deep red as her gaze revealed a trace of tenderness. Naturally, she understood the meaning behind his words.
Xie Limo tilted his head and whispered, "Are you thinking about the incident with Shen Jingcui? I've already said not to mind things from the past. My heart only beats for you." After speaking, he grabbed her hand and placed it above his heart.
Yun Bixue's lips curled up into a gentle smile before pulling her hand away from him. "Everyone's looking, and there are reporters here too." Actually, she truly felt that her husband was so perfect. She was only a woman in front of him and can't help but whine a little to him from time to time.
Xie Limo's magnificent lips lifted up into an exquisite smile. "The business meeting is about to start soon. Do you need to take a look at your script?"
Yun Bixue shook her head. "There's no need. I've already memorized it thoroughly. Even without thinking about it, I can still recite it."
"Okay!"
This interaction between Xie Limo and Yun Bixue was not missed by the people who were attending the event. Everyone felt envious of them both, but they knew that no one could come between them.
Looking at Young Master Xie's focus and gentle gaze on his wife along with Young Madam's tender expression, they felt that the two were really a match made in heaven.
The cameras flashed nonstop, and video cameras were directed to the couple as well. Even if it wasn't a business meeting, just looking at the couple caused a sense of bliss to appear within people's hearts.
Melodious music played through the hall. After a while, Yun Bixue noticed that the meeting hadn't started yet, so she grabbed Xie Limo's hand.
Xie Limo asked in concern, "What's wrong?"
Yun Bixue turned his wrist to look at the time on his watch. "It's going to be nine soon, so why isn't the host on the stage?"
Xie Limo's expression shifted. He stood up and walked towards Xie Jiu to instruct something. When Xie Jiu returned, he whispered something into Xie Limo's ears.
Yun Bixue observed their exchange. When Xie Limo finally sat down, she quickly asked, "What happened? Is there something wrong?"
Xie Limo's expression was serious as he said plainly, "According to the rules, we've invited the representative of Tian Jing City to start, but until now, we have yet to even see his shadow."
"So we're just going to continue waiting?"
Xie Limo nodded his head. "Yes, we need to continue waiting."
Yun Bixue turned her head towards the door. As expected, there were many reporters, ceremony ladies, and guards waiting over there to welcome Tian Jing City's representative. She muttered under her breath, "Is the person trying to act like a big shot? Did we not check who the representative of Tian Jing City was? How weird!"
Hearing Yun Bixue grumbling, Xie Limo comforted her. "Don't worry. Whoever it is, it will just be for show and will not affect the plans and strategies that will be passed." For Xie Limo, the entire Country A could be said to be under the control of the Xie family. That was why inviting the Tian Jing City's representative was only a matter of formality.
At this moment, a noise was heard from the entrance followed by screams and cheers.
It was An Yexuan.
At the sight of that man, Yun Bixue's heart thumped uncontrollably. Why was he here?
Chapter 783 Why Is An Yexuan Here?
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Yun Bixue didn't realize that her grip on Xie Limo's arm was tightening as she looked at An Yexuan's entrance with a complicated expression.
Xie Limo lowered his head and glanced at his arm. Something flickered in his eyes before he sighed inwardly. Frankly speaking, he did not expect Tian Jing City's representative to be An Yexuan either.
Naturally, Xie Limo knew who that person was. He was the heir of one of Tian Jing City's most influential families, Yun Bixue's senior in university, and the person who hurt his wife.
The Yun family's bankruptcy was directly linked to him as well.
Thinking about that, a dangerous glint flashed across Xie Limo's eyes, but it disappeared quickly and reverted to its usual calm. At that moment, no one knew what he was thinking.
Yun Bixue was shocked by An Yexuan's sudden appearance—she never expected to see him here at all. After thinking about it, she realized that he could be here to represent Tian Jing City. With her understanding of him, he was not someone who would attend this kind of occasion, but he still came today to represent Tian Jing City! That was something entirely unexpected.
Quite frankly, she didn't understand An Yexuan's purpose for coming to Ning An City's business meeting.
The moment Su Lenghan saw An Yexuan from the second floor, his hold on his cigarette tightened. Even when the cigarette stub was burning him, he did not seem to notice. Instead, he kept staring at An Yexuan.
He was instantly reminded of the past. It was because of the warning this person sent, saying that anyone who helped the Yun family would be the An family's enemy, that stopped him from assisting Yun Bixue. Even if it was just a little help, he could not do it.
Now, he deeply regretted it. If he could turn back the time, he would help the Yun family at all costs.
Because of the guilt he felt, seeing An Yexuan again caused a complicated feeling to appear in his heart—it was a deep hatred for the An family.
When it came to An Yexuan, Su Lenghan could never treat him in a peaceful manner.
When he recovered from his trance, he looked at his burned fingers and laughed self-deprecatingly. After extinguishing the cigarette and throwing it into the trash bin, he walked down to the main hall.
An Yexuan's expression was indifferent, and his aura was able to change the surrounding atmosphere with a forbidding air. After sweeping a quick glance around the hall, he looked in the direction of Yun Bixue, and surprise flashed in his eyes fleetingly.
An Yexuan was once a bright and cheerful man, but now that Chu Fei'er was gone, he became who he was now—a man without a single trace of his past self.
He had one hand in his pocket while the other was holding the invitation card. His lips were pressed into a thin line as his gaze, which never left Yun Bixue, hardened.
Although Yun Bixue was seated and not looking in his direction, she could still feel that cold gaze on her back. It sent shivers down her spine, making it difficult for her to even breathe.
The present An Yexuan felt so strange and unfamiliar, so much so that it was as though she was facing an enemy.
Even with Miao Zifu's confession and his apology back then, it felt like he had once again placed all the faults on her back. Again, he stopped believing in Miao Zifu's words.
Yun Bixue guessed that Chu Fei'er probably did this and schemed to mislead An Yexuan again.
Thinking about Chu Fei'er was like a thorn in Yun Bixue's heart. Even if she wanted to remove it, it remained stuck in there.
Chapter 784 Won't Let Anyone Hurt You
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Xie Limo stayed by Yun Bixue's side, his gaze filled with worry and warmth. At that moment, he could feel the change in aura emanating from his wife's body. Reaching out his hand, he grabbed her hands and gently said, "No matter who it is, nobody will be able to hurt you. I'm here."
He could understand why Yun Bixue's aura turned cold and why her breathing turned fast. After all, An Yexuan was the person who had caused her desolation, not to mention the things that had happened to her family. The trauma left a deep wound in her heart. There was always a scar in there, no matter how much time had passed.
Yun Bixue's aura was icy, and her gaze was hollow. The moment she felt the warmth on her palms, she slowly snapped out of her daze and looked at Xie Limo. As she noticed the concern and love in his eyes, ripples shot through her heart. She slowly calmed down and smiled briefly. "Yes, I'm fine. I was just feeling uncomfortable."
"I understand. I'm here, so no one will be able to hurt you."
Yun Bixue looked up at the stage and frowned. She asked in a worried voice, "Limo, we're having the business meeting right now. Do you think he came here to do something?" She was worried that An Yexuan would try to wreak havoc here.
An Yexuan was no longer the same person he used to be. He was no longer as warm as the sun's rays as he was now wallowing in hatred. Yun Bixue knew that he would do anything for Chu Fei'er.
Because of the business meeting, Limo hadn't had any decent rest. That was why she couldn't possibly let someone like An Yexuan mess up this business meeting.
As she thought about it, a resolute glint flashed across her eyes. She grabbed Xie Limo's hands and said, "I won't let him mess up the meeting." This time, a dangerous glint flashed in Yun Bixue's eyes. If An Yexuan were to do anything, she would definitely strike back without mercy for her husband.
Xie Limo looked at her wife and chuckled softly. His gaze was filled with tender love. If they weren't at the business meeting at the moment, he would hug her and show her his love for her.
"Hubby, I'm serious. Why are you looking at me like that? I won't allow him to destroy your hard work and effort. If someone were to do so, I won't let him walk out of Luxury Emperor that easily." To Yun Bixue, her priority right now was her husband.
Hearing Yun Bixue's words, a bright glint flashed across Xie Limo's eyes. He gently caressed Yun Bixue's hands and said, "I understand how you feel."
Seeing how relaxed Xie Limo looked, Yun Bixue felt anxious. "Oh my, I'm serious!"
"Yes, I hear you."
Yun Bixue took out her phone and hurriedly contacted the men of sacrifice from the Yun family. She instructed them to keep an eye on An Yexuan and report everything he did and said.
After ending the call, Yun Bixue's gaze remained solemn. Her heart was tense and beating fast.
Xie Limo comforted her constantly by her side, assuring her that nothing would happen.
Yun Bixue answered, "Even if nothing happens, we have to be prepared."
As they spoke, flashes of light suddenly shone on them. Yun Bixue narrowed her eyes and looked up. She noticed that An Yexuan was walking towards them.
An Yexuan knew that Yun Bixue hadn't looked at him at all ever since he entered. Seeing how sweet Xie Limo and Yun Bixue looked together, he felt uncomfortable, as though something was pricking at his heart. However, he thought that his pain was because of Chu Fei'er.
His distant eyes turned cold as he walked in front of Xie Limo. Reaching out his hand, he said, "Young Master Xie, nice to meet you!"
Xie Limo extended his hand calmly and elegantly, shaking An Yexuan's hand. At that moment, the rivalry between the two men began.
Chapter 785 Rivalry Between The Two Men
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The two men gripped each other's hands firmly. This was a match of strength and also a competition between them. Time trickled past, and it was evident on their faces. One of them smiled elegantly, while the other was icy cold.
The reporters seized this opportunity and snapped away. At the scene, countless people stood up from their seats to take a better look. Two big shots were shaking hands—it was truly an important moment.
One of them was the Xie family's heir. He was the mysterious Young Master Xie, the leader of Ning An City. The other belonged to the leading noble family in Tian Jing City, the An family. He was the heir as well.
These two men wielded tremendous power.
Everyone couldn't contain their excitement as they watched the two of them shake hands.
"Does that mean that Ning An City will be collaborating with Tian Jing City in the future? If the capital were to give great financial support to Ning An City, our economy would surely boom."
"I don't know. They look so harmonious, but something seems off."
"What's weird about it? They're handsome men. Such a pleasing sight! Ah, hurry up and take a picture! It'll be nice if I look at it again later. If this photo were to be auctioned away, it will surely be very popular and expensive."
"Don't forget that your family is reputable, so please don't do such an embarrassing thing."
"Hey, I'm a girl too. There's nothing wrong with liking good-looking guys!"
This handshake caused the entire hall to become lively again.
While the two men were shaking hands, Xie Limo didn't stand up and continued sitting. On the other hand, An Yexuan was standing. Nevertheless, Xie Limo still possessed an intimidating and grand aura. Even though he was simply smiling gracefully, he could also rule over the world.
He usually didn't unleash his aura, but this time around, he let it all out. He was radiating all the royalty of this world. Even though he was dealing with An Yexuan, An Yexuan still paled in comparison.
When An Yexuan felt the strength in Xie Limo's hand, his cold gaze turned serious. His mood changed instantly as he understood that this legendary Xie Limo was, indeed, different.
After the two of them let go of each other's hands, An Yexuan turned to look at Yun Bixue.
Yun Bixue's eyes were only on Xie Limo. Seeing that he had let go, she hurriedly grabbed his hand and comforted him with her warm hands. She didn't want him to feel any pain.
She knew that Xie Limo must have exerted a lot of strength earlier, so her heart ached uncontrollably.
When An Yexuan noticed her little actions, anger surged through his heart unknowingly. He reached out his hand again and said to Yun Bixue, "Miss Yun, we meet again."
Hearing that cold voice, Yun Bixue's body turned cold. She turned and looked at An Yexuan. He had really changed too much. She could no longer find that bright An Yexuan from the past anymore.
She pursed her lips gently and said, "Young Master An, I'm sorry!" She didn't show him any face at all.
After experiencing so much, Yun Bixue knew that An Yexuan harbored a lot of hatred towards her. Even if she were to tell him personally that Chu Fei'er was still alive, he would still think that she was just giving an excuse. In fact, An Yexuan had questioned her, making her feel uncomfortable many times in the past. Therefore, she could only become strangers—or even enemies—with An Yexuan. Since enemies wouldn't be pleased to meet each other, she didn't need to hold herself back.
An Yexuan's hand remained in the air while the reporters and onlookers watched. He felt embarrassed at Yun Bixue's snub.
Seeing that another storm was brewing, Xie Limo stood up and shook An Yexuan's hand. He smiled and said, "I'm sorry, my wife isn't used to touching another man, so I'll shake your hand on her behalf."
Those words sounded like a challenge to An Yexuan, and the two of them began another round of strength match.
Afterwards, An Yexuan sat beside Yun Bixue. Although there was an empty seat between them, Yun Bixue still felt uneasy.
Chapter 786 Shes A Wonderful Woman
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Xie Limo naturally understood his wife's feelings. He lowered his head and whispered beside Yun Bixue's ear, "My dear, just imagine that you're sitting beside a pet. Think about the pet that Grandfather used to groom."
Yun Bixue snickered. Her smile was bright and radiant as she elbowed Xie Limo's arm. "Hubby, I didn't know that you can be so funny."
"Are you happy now?"
Yun Bixue nodded. She followed Xie Limo's instructions and imagined that a huge bear was sitting beside her. This way, she no longer felt uncomfortable. If she went to the zoo, the animals would also stare at her.
While everyone was waiting for the host to start the event, Yun Bixue talked to Xie Limo and looked at the stage occasionally. Her gaze was calm and indifferent.
An Yexuan had never seen Yun Bixue like that before. She was calm and collected, gentle and talkative. The spotlight of the entire venue seemed to fall on her. He appeared rather dazed as he recalled his university days unconsciously.
Back then, she was exceptionally quiet. She was pretty, but she was never really outstanding. Yes, she was pleasant to look at, but she was not as shockingly gorgeous as she was now.
Indeed, everything had changed. Looking at Yun Bixue now, he thought that his memories of his university days were very hazy. He couldn't even remember how Chu Fei'er looked like anymore. While staring at Yun Bixue, his mind was completely filled with his past memories of her.
It was almost nine o'clock. Su Lenghan walked to An Yexuan's side and sat beside him. In the past, the Su and An family were at loggerheads with each other, but Su Lenghan no longer cared now. He merely wanted to do something for Yun Bixue. That was why he sat beside An Yexuan—to prevent him from hurting Yun Bixue.
Seeing that Su Lenghan was sitting beside him, an icy yet mocking grin appeared on An Yexuan's lips. "Su Lenghan, you left Yun Bixue in the lurch back then. Why are you sitting beside me now? Are you afraid that I'll hurt her?"
Su Lenghan gave An Yexuan a sidelong glance. His gaze was calm as he slowly replied, "An Yexuan, if you were to continue to hate Yun Bixue, you'll regret it one day."
An Yexuan's gaze was solemn, and his eyes seemed to glow at those words. It was hard to decipher what he was feeling at that moment. After a while, he said, "Su Lenghan, do you think that I'll regret it just because you did? Do you think that we're the same?"
"We might not be the same, but you'll definitely regret it. She's a wonderful woman and doesn't deserve to be hated by you. Besides, don't you think that it's odd how the person you loved vanished into thin air? Haven't you investigated this at all?"
With the mention of Chu Fei'er, An Yexuan emanated a disappointed and lonely aura. He placed his hands on top of each other on his lap and answered coldly, "She had a lot to do with what happened to Chu Fei'er. You've experienced how superficial women can be, so why can't you see through her too?" An Yexuan seemed to be talking to Su Lenghan and also to be trying to convince himself—he mustn't become soft-hearted towards Yun Bixue.
Looking at An Yexuan, Su Lenghan was startled. He could see his past stubborn self from An Yexuan. They were so alike!
He could imagine that An Yexuan would definitely regret it one day. He thought that An Yexuan's misery would surely be even greater at that time. After all, An Yexuan had hurt Yun Bixue even more.
However, outsiders usually saw the picture more clearly. Seeing how stubborn An Yexuan was, he knew that he wouldn't be able to convince him.
"An Yexuan, don't be biased against her. One day, you'll realize that you're wrong."
An Yexuan said coolly, "There won't be such a day."
Despite his words, An Yexuan wouldn't have imagined that that day would really arrive. When he finally realized the truth, he would be uncontrollably miserable. He would be so wretched that he wouldn't even know how to beg her for forgiveness.
Chapter 787 Thanking My Wife
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Hearing An Yexuan's stubborn words, Su Lenghan sighed. "You're just like me back then. I used to think that I was right too. I thought I was doing the right thing by choosing Meng Xinyan and refusing to help Yun Bixue, but everything that happened afterwards showed me that I was wrong."
"Su Lenghan, save your breath. Since our families used to be close, I won't hurt your Su family. However, I'm warning you to stay away from my affairs. You have no right to stop me."
"An Yexuan, you know how much I owe her. Even if you belong to the An family, I'll still stop you."
An Yexuan's icy gaze slowly narrowed. "Su Lenghan, don't forget that you still have a daughter!"
Those words made Su Lenghan's heart shudder. He clasped his hands, and his heart ached at hearing about his daughter. An Yexuan was right. He had Yangyang now—his greatest weakness.
...
The two of them spoke quietly, so Yun Bixue couldn't hear them at all. However, Xie Limo overheard part of their conversation. Once he heard An Yexuan's threats, he immediately activated a protection system in Luxury Emperor and ordered his subordinates to keep a lookout for suspicious people.
Xie Limo's gaze turned serious while he relayed an order through the electronic system—he instructed his subordinates to keep an eye on An Yexuan's driver. If someone were to wreak havoc, it could only be the driver that An Yexuan brought with him.
When the clock struck nine, the program began. A huge lantern descended from the ceiling, and from it fell countless petals. The curtains on the stage slowly pulled apart as the two emcees walked out.
Everyone noticed that the two emcees were the renowned married couple in Country A, so the pair immediately captured everyone's attention.
"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome!"
"Today is the day of Ning An City's first grand business meeting. We've invited various representatives from Ning An City..."
Lively music accompanied the emcees' introduction. Afterwards, the leader of Ning An City, Young Master Xie, was invited to come up on the stage. The crowd erupted into thunderous applause after his name was called.
Although the emcee had invited Young Master Xie to make a speech, Xie Limo stood up and pulled Yun Bixue's hand, bringing her up on stage as well. He walked slowly, allowing Yun Bixue to catch up. His movements were gentle and patient, and everyone felt envious seeing how he treated Yun Bixue. The ladies who came with their husbands all looked at their partners begrudgingly and whined, "Look at how he treats his wife."
The men were all touched too. When they saw how Young Master Xie treated his wife, they felt that they ought to treat their other halves better.
While the two of them walked on the stage, everyone kept their eyes peeled. They were so breathtaking that no one could look away.
Yun Bixue tried her best to maintain an elegant smile on her face.
After the two of them stood on stage, Xie Limo said, "Thank you for attending Ning An City's business meeting. With everyone's support and presence, I believe that our economy will flourish... As the leader of Ning An City, I want to thank my wife first. She is my companion and source of support. She allowed me to march forward. Everyone says that there is a wise woman behind every successful man, and I say that it's my greatest blessing to have Yun Bixue. Everyone also says to focus on family first before career, and I say that a responsible man who loves his wife is a successful one. I believe that many of the families here today have a wise matron, and that is why you can go to work peacefully. There are too many unexpected surprises in life, and I feel a sense of belonging to Ning An City because of my wife. Since Ning An City is my wife's home, I want it to progress even further and allow its citizens to live a better life."
Chapter 788 Thunderous Applause
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Those familiar with Young Master Xie would know that he was a man of few words. Cold and elegant, he was like a divine being who was out of reach. This time, he spoke so much that it shocked everyone. However, the sincerity in his words made everyone listen attentively.
This was the first time they heard Young Master Xie talk so much. Every single sentence was deeply etched in their hearts.
Yun Bixue listened by the side and almost shed tears. Her heart felt so touched, and her eyes were sparkling with tears. If she didn't fight back her tears, they would have already rolled down. Even though she tried to keep it in, her vision was still blurred by her unshed tears.
She sniffed loudly and tried to remain calm. She didn't expect him to say these words.
Everyone watched Yun Bixue enviously. It must feel great to be pampered by such a husband. There were also others who felt envious of Young Master Xie for having such a beautiful wife. If they had such a wonderful wife, they would also pamper her and treat her like a gem.
Therefore, the two of them were an excellent match for each other. They understood, accepted, and loved each other immensely.
Xie Limo looked sideways and reached out to hold Yun Bixue's hand. He then apologized to the crowd. "I'm sorry, everyone. If I were to continue, my wife will cry. I promise that after today's business meeting, I'll lead everyone to develop a greater economy. The families that you represent will also experience an even more glorious era."
Right after saying that, the crowd erupted into thunderous applause, and it continued for a long time.
Because of those words, the atmosphere became less tense. Xie Limo's words had brightened up the business meeting's atmosphere.
The emcees took over and spoke a few words before the matron of Ning An City gave her speech.
Yun Bixue stood in the middle of the stage and tried hard to calm herself down. At that moment, her heart was still shaken and touched at her husband's speech. Xie Limo steadily held her hand by her side, and her body felt exceptionally warm.
The upbeat music turned to soothing classical music. Yun Bixue smiled and said, "I actually prepared a speech earlier, but now I want to say what I really feel. Because of this meeting, Xie Limo hadn't had a proper sleep in a long time. The lights in our study were always switched on until midnight. I know he places a heavy importance on this meeting, that's why he had a lot of responsibilities. He always feels that as the leader of Ning An City, he has to fight for the welfare of his citizens and work for them. He doesn't tell me these, but I can tell that he is a very responsible person..."
Yun Bixue paused for a moment then continued with, "Actually, I didn't want to talk about certain things, but I still have to. Previously, I've experienced a few assassinations, and it wasn't an easy feat for me to stand here in the open and remain safe. Xie Limo is also very upset, but for the sake of Ning An City, he endured it silently. He took into consideration the progress of Ning An City, its economy, and also the lives of its citizens. That's why I hope that everyone here can come together as one and bring Ning An City to a new and greater era. Are you confident to do so?"
"Yes!" The deafening response reverberated through the entire hall. The excitement and passion coursing through everyone's veins were released all of a sudden.
Everyone could somewhat guess about the attempted assassinations. However, with Yun Bixue talking about it personally, it still stunned everyone. They were even more impressed at how strong this woman was. They admired her courage and her thoughtfulness for Ning An City's sake.
Chapter 789 Getting Closer Step By Step
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As Xie Limo and Yun Bixue stood on the stage, their combined charms enticed the audience. At that moment, everyone felt the excitement coursing through their veins. They felt motivated to strive for greater achievements and to work hard together in order to contribute to Ning An City's economy.
Seeing how Yun Bixue shone, Su Lenghan's expression turned dark.
An Yexuan placed a hand on top of the other and looked extremely tensed. His sight was always locked on Yun Bixue. Looking at the time on his watch, he frowned. He turned back and looked around, as though waiting anxiously for something to happen.
Afterwards, each family's representative went up the stage to make a speech. Each of them offered their opinions and suggestions, and everyone voted for the most beneficial proposal.
After every hour, celebrities would take the stage and perform to ease the tension in the air, allowing everyone to feel more comfortable.
It was already midnight, and the meeting had yet to end. Amidst the music, sumptuous dishes were sent to the tables, and everyone began to drink merrily. They ate while chatting, exchanging their ideas.
An Yexuan, Su Lenghan, Xie Limo, Yun Bixue, Meng Xintong, and Qin Huailing were seated at the same table.
During the meal, Xie Limo and Yun Bixue ate as though they were at home. They picked up dishes for each other, mutually taking care of the other. As expected, it was an even greater eyesore for An Yexuan, but the reporters couldn't sense anything odd from him.
After the meal, Xie Jiu whispered something to Xie Limo, who then spoke quietly to Yun Bixue. He instructed her to take care of herself before leaving.
Later, Yun Bixue went to the washroom. Once she stepped out of the washroom, she bumped into An Yexuan. Just as she was about to walk past him, An Yexuan stopped her.
This time, Yun Bixue chose not to be polite to An Yexuan. She said in a cold voice, "The high and mighty Young Master An, aren't you afraid that the reporters will see you blocking my path like that?"
"Yun Bixue, how can you be so happy? Have you ever thought of Chu Fei'er?"
An icy glint flashed across Yun Bixue's eyes, blinding An Yexuan. She answered, "An Yexuan, that was uncalled for. What has Chu Fei'er's plight got to do with me? Besides, don't you think that you're also to blame for the fire back then? She might have left because of you, isn't it?"
An Yexuan had been messing with her again and again, so she naturally didn't need to show him face. She went all out, not caring about her harsh words at all.
When An Yexuan heard Yun Bixue's scathing reply, he tensed up, and his expression shifted. He slowly inched forward, trying to intimidate her. "Yun Bixue, you've changed. Do you think that you can say anything you want, now that you have Xie Limo backing you up?"
A mocking curve appeared on the corners of Yun Bixue's lips. She coolly replied, "An Yexuan, you're wrong. It's not that I can say anything I want to. Rather, it is you who's feeling unjust deep down and forcing your pain on others. You directed your hatred towards me for no rhyme and reason. Do you feel better this way? Ha! What a joke. Don't you think that your Chu Fei'er is still alive?"
After being questioned by Yun Bixue, waves rippled through An Yexuan's heart. He felt extremely conflicted when he asked, "Is she still alive?" In reality, he thought that Chu Fei'er was, indeed, alive. However, he didn't dare to admit it nor make any wild guesses. He was gravely afraid that his speculation would amount to nothing.
Seeing An Yexuan's expression, Yun Bixue didn't turn soft-hearted. She continued speaking without any mercy. "An Yexuan, if she's still alive but didn't let you know, it just shows that she doesn't care about you. If she were to get in touch with you, she would just try to take advantage of you. I will stop talking now. You may not believe me now, but one day you will. Before that day arrives, I hope you will stop harassing me."
Chapter 790 Youve Turned Mad For Her
Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios
Yun Bixue's words were ice-cold, and they pierced right through An Yexuan's heart.
He didn't know whether to laugh or mock Yun Bixue as he looked at her. He answered in an indifferent voice, "Yun Bixue, your words are dripping with sarcasm just now. You're hurting everyone else!"
"No, I only want to protect myself. You were the one who started this and chose to harass me. You know what? If I could turn back time, I'd rather not have met you in university." This was what Yun Bixue really felt deep down.
An Yexuan felt dejected after hearing those words.
"No, you're selfish. You should repent about what you did to Chu Fei'er. You've done so much to hurt her."
A dangerous glint appeared in Yun Bixue's narrowed eyes. She glared intently at An Yexuan and said, "An Yexuan, you've turned mad for her. Did she tell you that I hurt her, or did you witness it personally? You've become too stubborn and muddled. I have nothing else to say to you. Also, don't think that I'll just let what happened to my Yun family rest so easily." After settling Ning An City's matters, she would go to Tian Jing City with Xie Limo. During that time, she would fight back and avenge her family. Regardless of how powerful the An family was, she would still press forward.
Meng Xintong couldn't find Yun Bixue for a long time, so she began to feel anxious. Together with Su Lenghan and Qin Huailing, they searched for her and found her with An Yexuan. Seeing this confrontation, her complexion turned pale, and she hurriedly stood in front of Yun Bixue to block An Yexuan. "Bixue, Young Master Xie is about to return soon and will be looking for you. Let's hurry up and go back!"
"Okay."
After Yun Bixue left with Meng Xintong, Su Lenghan looked at An Yexuan and hesitated before saying solemnly, "You feel miserable and conflicted deep down, right? You feel bare and empty, but you don't know why. You think that you'll feel better if you hurt Yun Bixue, but you feel even more upset when you hurt her. Don't you understand what this means?"
The reason why he could say those words was because he had experienced those feelings before. Back then, he didn't know why and only realized it afterwards. By then, Yun Bixue had already found someone else.
Su Lenghan's words pierced through An Yexuan's heart. The latter frowned intently and stared hard at Su Lenghan. He refused to admit that he felt exactly what Su Lenghan had described.
While this was going on, Qin Huailing was just nearby, sitting in a wheelchair. His gaze was shining coldly as he pursed his lips, not uttering a single word.
Su Lenghan looked at the stubborn An Yexuan and knew that it was useless to continue persuading him. Even though he was right about many things, An Yexuan had yet to agree with him.
He almost spouted out that the person An Yexuan truly cared about was Yun Bixue! However, Su Lenghan thought that if he were to say those words, An Yexuan might turn crazy. Since Chu Fei'er was no longer around now, he would feel miserable if he were to realize that he didn't do anything for her and even fell for someone else. A person in that situation would never want to admit it.
Moreover, the business meeting was still ongoing. He didn't want An Yexuan to throw a fit and cause unrest here.
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Even after Yun Bixue walked to her seat, her heart couldn't calm down. Meng Xintong sat behind her while ranting, "I think there's something wrong with An Yexuan's brain. He should visit a psychiatrist, don't you think? Also, I think there's something wrong with the way he looks at others. I always feel that he looks at others in a weird way. Did his head suffer a huge blow?"
Yun Bixue considered her words and also agreed that An Yexuan had changed too drastically. His mental stability might have been affected. However, regardless of what happened to him, it had nothing to do with her anymore. As long as An Yexuan didn't bother her, she didn't care.
Not long after, Yun Bixue saw Xie Limo walking over with a solemn expression. She stood up and asked, "What happened? Is something wrong?"