"You're following me." Ye Shikai exclaimed, surprised that after school, Chen Yuxin had actually followed him into that underground fight club. In Ye Shikai's mind, it's a place for thrill-seeking spoiled rich kids, violent young men, and "evil capitalists," with almost all spectators and owners fitting into these three categories. Not only did Chen Yuxin come, but she was also in the audience, which is practically like "a lamb entering a tiger's den," so it's no wonder Ye Shikai's first reaction was worry.

"So you saw everything." Ye Shikai felt somewhat disappointed; he had wanted to hide his injuries, but now it seemed impossible. He wondered what Chen Yuxin thought when she saw him almost beaten to death; it must have been as painful as being cut by a knife.

"Of course, it was so unexpected, so bloody; I almost... almost called the police." Chen Yuxin lowered her head, feeling fearful at the thought, especially when Ye Shikai was beaten to the point of spitting blood; she almost rushed onto the stage.

"Xin, thank you." Regardless, Ye Shikai sincerely said, life and fifty thousand yuan could change with just a word.

"Anyway, just don't go there again, or else... I'll tell your mom." As soon as Chen Yuxin finished speaking, Ye Shikai immediately panicked. It would be very troublesome if his mother found out, so in any case, he definitely can't go to the fight club again. Actually, today he risked challenging Huo Bao, the boxing champion; otherwise, against ordinary fighters, he might even have the upper hand.

"Alright, I won't go anymore, just don't tell her, okay?" Ye Shikai quickly replied, as long as Chen Yuxin didn't find out, it would be fine. On the surface, he agreed with her first.

"That's more like it." Chen Yuxin smiled slightly; she seemed to still be looking forward to a beautiful college life with Ye Shikai, with an expression of happiness on her face.

"Xin, let's talk about you." Ye Shikai shifted the topic honestly. When Chen Yuxin mentioned studying abroad in the morning, it made Ye Shikai anxious; if they couldn't see each other in the future, it would be painful. They were used to living with each other, and sudden change would be torment for both.

"I've thought about it; if you really want to go abroad, I would still... support you." Ye Shikai's tone was somewhat hesitant, clearly showing his reluctance.

"Kai, I won't leave." Chen Yuxin said firmly. Naturally, Ye Shikai chose to believe her. Perhaps he wanted to hold onto Chen Yuxin, so upon hearing these words, he uncontrollably kept believing. The most critical point was that Ye Shikai trusted this girl in front of him wouldn't deceive him, especially not on this issue, which was why, when Chen Yuxin left without a word later, he was so devastated. If he had been mentally prepared, perhaps he would've come to terms with it then.

"Alright, I believe you." Ye Shikai responded in the same determined tone. When recalling the past, this night is always unforgettable; he never forgot Chen Yuxin's words. Actually, initially, he felt somewhat resentful because she left without saying goodbye. But after putting himself in her shoes, he realized some things were beyond their control. They had fate, allowing them to be together for more than a decade, but it didn't mean they had the fate to continue life's journey together.

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"So, eventually she still left." Su Qingyu interrupted Ye Shikai's words again.

"Yes, she left, and without saying goodbye." Ye Shikai said disappointedly.

"Maybe... she didn't want you to be sad, that's why she... left without saying goodbye." Su Qingyu, although unwilling to speak for this "love rival," felt she had to comfort Ye Shikai seeing him so sad.

"Perhaps, or maybe... she had some other unspeakable reasons." Ye Shikai seemed to be self-soothing, speaking softly, his voice weak, as if lacking confidence.

"She went abroad, and nobody knows how she's doing, probably faced many hardships." Ye Shikai murmured, suddenly feeling a sharp pain in his waist. Turning his head, he saw a jade hand pinching the soft flesh of his rib; looking again, Su Qingyu was glaring at him with a jealous look. It seemed Ye Shikai's sadness displeased Su Qingyu.

Ye Shikai turned over to lie down, facing away from Su Qingyu, considering that their marriage indeed came from both chance and inevitability. If Chen Yuxin hadn't been sent abroad by her parents, if Ye Shikai's life hadn't involved Ji Qian and Su Qingyu, then he and Chen Yuxin might still be together even after eight years.

"Qingyu, it's late, let's sleep early." Ye Shikai said languidly. Su Qingyu nodded; the company's party was already late, and they talked for a few hours more. Glancing at the time, it was already two in the morning.

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In the morning, when Ye Shikai opened his eyes, the person beside him was already gone; looking at the clock, it was already half past nine. Smiling wryly, Su Qingyu was still the workaholic.

After washing, Ye Shikai pushed open the bedroom door and went downstairs, just happening to see Su Ziqing in pajamas.

"Yo, Qingqing, why are you getting up so late?" Ye Shikai asked curiously.

"Went to the bar with Yaoyao last night, got back late, so I woke up later." Su Ziqing seemed still sleepy, rubbing her big eyes.

"You went to the bar again, huh? Aren't you afraid your sister will find out?" Ye Shikai flicked her forehead. The danger from camping a few days ago seemed forgotten, with no psychological shadow left. But that's good; at least Ye Shikai didn't want Su Ziqing constantly in fear. Dongfang Lian voluntarily resigned from the class adviser position precisely for this reason.

"Hehe, I knew you guys were at the company's party last night, so I went."

"You're quite sly, looks like... I need to report to your sister."

"Please don't, brother-in-law. If she finds out, I'll be... dead." Su Ziqing seemed deflated like a balloon.

"Alright, but avoid such places in the future, or only go to the Dark Night." Ye Shikai advised, as Dark Night Bar was Luo Shiqi's territory, offering protection. Besides, according to Ye Shikai, Dark Night was Yanjing's best bar, and Luo Shiqi was exceptionally kind to Su Ziqing and her classmates, even waiving their bill when they went, though she didn't care about a few thousand yuan.

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