Chen Xuan nodded, "Yes, when I was very young, my parents were brutally murdered, and my originally happy family shattered overnight."

"So, I truly understand the pain in your heart. I can also deeply feel how tough it is for you as a delicate woman to navigate the struggles of society."

Ye Qingxian's eyes welled up with tears again, a sign of being touched by understanding for the first time.

"Thank you for understanding, Chen Xuan."

"I feel that through this exchange, we've become closer in our hearts!"

Ye Qingxian gently held his arm, her expression slightly excited.

Chen Xuan looked surprised, "Don't think too much into it, I'm telling you this because your life experiences have struck a chord with me."

"I apologize again for what happened earlier, and perhaps we can just be close friends going forward."

Close friends?

Ye Qingxian shook her head with a smile, "I don't want to be just close friends with you. Once I set my mind on something, I will persist until the end!"

"And I've set my mind on you! So, I won't easily give up! I will continue to contend with Lin Wanxi and win you over!"

"Why are you doing this?" Chen Xuan shook his head slightly, "I admit I'm not a perfect man, I can be moved by beauty, but that doesn't mean I'm promiscuous."

"Whether feelings can develop ultimately depends on fate!"

Ye Qingxian laughed softly, "You had a fake marriage with Lin Wanxi, and you call that fate?"

"It was indeed fate playing tricks!" Chen Xuan nodded solemnly, "An arrangement from destiny in the dark!"

"What kind of destiny? I think you were simply led by desire!" Ye Qingxian's face broke into a lovely smile, "I am not inferior to Lin Wanxi in any aspect, I refuse to believe you're not moved by me."

Chen Xuan shook his head with a smile, "You don't understand, and I have no need to explain much to you."

"Alright, I should be going back now."

He then turned to the female bodyguard, "Miss Axiu, right? Sorry for being a bit too rough earlier."

After saying this, he walked outside, leaving Ye Qingxian's luxurious villa.

Axiu struggled to her feet, "Miss, you can't be truly in love with him, can you? Earlier, he wanted to strangle you, and it wasn't just a pretense."

Ye Qingxian chuckled softly, "That's right, I am now completely and utterly in love with him!"

"He naturally carries a captivating aura! He is also the only man who has truly moved my heart! How could I miss out on him!"

Saying this, Ye Qingxian's lips curled into a wicked smile, "Lin Wanxi, the conflict between us has escalated!"

"Let's see who can keep Chen Xuan's heart, and lock him firmly by their side!"

...

Chen Xuan returned home to find all the boxes containing jewelry had disappeared.

Zhang Ru snorted coldly upon seeing him return, "Chen Xuan, don't think that bringing in some treasures from who-knows-where can make me view you any higher."

"When truly comparing worth, ten of you wouldn't compare to one Sun Yongkang!"

Chen Xuan chuckled, "Mother-in-law, after taking my things, saying such words seems inappropriate, doesn't it?"

"What did I take? Wanxi asked them to return everything! I think you simply borrowed them to shamelessly polish your image!"

Zhang Ru looked at him with disdain.

Chen Xuan's expression was helpless; he didn't expect Lin Wanxi to return everything again, she really has quite a character.

Before formally accepting him as her husband, she wouldn't accept a single thing.

He didn't argue much with his cheap mother-in-law, he decided to deal with Lin Wanxi first.

After Lin Wanxi truly accepted him, then it wouldn't be too late to win over the mother-in-law.

By then, when he reveals his identity as the Young Hall Master, wouldn't mother-in-law Zhang Ru be kneeling in minutes, he chuckled.

Chen Xuan went upstairs, and Lin Wanxi opened the door voluntarily, calling him in.

"How did you handle Ye Qingxian? You didn't take advantage of the opportunity, did you?" Lin Wanxi looked at him with a half-smile.

Chen Xuan shook his head with a laugh, "Almost strangled her, would you call that taking advantage?"

What?

Lin Wanxi was taken aback, "Did you really go all out? A moderate lesson is enough, there was no need to be serious."

Chen Xuan laughed out loud, "Aren't you and Ye Qingxian at odds? Why are you concerned about her now?"

Lin Wanxi rolled her eyes, "We are indeed at odds, but it's more like a disagreement in principles, not genuine enmity."

Chen Xuan chuckled, underneath Lin Wanxi's cold exterior, her heart is still kind and not ruthless.

In this regard, Ye Qingxian can't compare.

Ye Qingxian is a bit more ruthless and vicious!

"However, this time, we were deceived by Sun Yongkang; it wasn't Ye Qingxian who called him intentionally."

"He was the one who called Ye Qingxian to ask about your situation indirectly. Though, we can't entirely rule out Ye Qingxian having ulterior motives, only objectively speaking."

Chen Xuan briefly explained without hiding anything.

Lin Wanxi furrowed her brows, puckering her lips, "That's a bit troublesome! So it seems Sun Yongkang still hasn't given up on me, and it's obvious he's targeting me."

"Though he was temporarily fended off today, he surely won't be reconciled! He will continue to harass me in the future!"

"No problem, I'm here." Chen Xuan smiled.

Lin Wanxi's face showed a sly smile, "Chen Xuan, this time consider it your third test."

"If you can fend off Sun Yongkang, I might consider starting a relationship with you post-marriage, starting as boyfriend and girlfriend!"

Hahaha...

Chen Xuan nodded with a smile, "No problem! I happily accept your test, must defeat the rival and protect the love!"

Lin Wanxi glanced at him sideways, "Don't be too conceited, Sun Yongkang is no ordinary man."

"He is backed by the mighty Li Family, so you have to manage well and not escalate the conflicts."

Chen Xuan scoffed, that depends on whether Sun Yongkang goes too far.

If he's really provoked, no matter the Li Family's status, wipe them out!

He's never been afraid of anyone!

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