Yang Leshan slowly stood up, "Wanxi, I'm not back this time to seek your help, nor do I want to cause you trouble."

"I only have half a month to wait for you to give me a clear answer."

After speaking, Yang Leshan deliberately glanced at Chen Xuan and then turned to leave.

Sigh!

Lin Wanxi shook her head and sighed, "Shanshan has gotten herself into a dead end again, and even eight horses couldn't pull her out."

Chen Xuan's expression was indifferent, "Let's stay calm for now. I'll talk to her alone in a couple of days."

Lin Wanxi didn't say anything more, hoping Chen Xuan could persuade Yang Leshan not to gamble with her own fate.

In the evening, Yang Leshan didn't return to her rented apartment but stayed in a hotel by herself.

It seemed like she was intentionally keeping her distance from them, allowing everyone to calmly think through the issues.

A night passed.

The next morning, Yang Leshan also didn't come to the company to work. Lin Wanxi called her, and she only said she wanted to be left alone.

By the afternoon, Lin Wanxi was a bit impatient and called Chen Xuan over, "Maybe we shouldn't wait anymore; you should go talk to Shanshan now."

"I feel like she's in a very unstable state of mind, and I don't feel at ease."

Chen Xuan nodded, "Alright, I'll go find her now."

He turned and walked out of the office building, driving to the hotel where Yang Leshan was staying.

The door opened, and Yang Leshan, in her pajamas with messy unkempt hair, greeted him.

"You're here, come in." Yang Leshan forced a smile.

Chen Xuan walked into the room, lit a cigarette, "Shanshan, I want to have a good talk with you."

"Okay, let's sit down and talk." Yang Leshan nodded and gestured.

Chen Xuan took a drag of his cigarette, choosing his words carefully, "Leshan, why trouble yourself?"

"You surely know well that I have the ability to help your father through the crisis, and Shen Zihao wouldn't dare pressure your family anymore."

Yang Leshan looked unfazed, "Yes, I don't doubt your words, and I'd love for you to help me."

"But what I want is for you to help as my boyfriend, not in this ambiguous relationship."

"Is there a difference?" Chen Xuan shook his head slightly, "Let's solve your family's crisis first, and then we can discuss this."

"No, maybe it's not very different for you, but it means a lot to me."

Yang Leshan waved her hand, "If you accept me, then you're my man, and it's only right for you to help me solve problems."

"But in our current relationship, your help would just be pity and charity towards me! I can't accept such a gesture."

Chen Xuan gave a bitter smile; it was just as Wanxi said, Yang Leshan was stuck in her own dead end, unwilling to come out.

"Leshan, think it through carefully. If you make this choice, it's like jumping into a pit of fire."

"Shen Zihao is not a competent husband; he will only bring you pain, not happiness!"

Chen Xuan tried his best to persuade her, hoping Yang Leshan would change her mind.

Yang Leshan's face bore a bitter smile, "Yes, I admit what you say is true, and I'm not willing to marry Shen Zihao."

"But the happiness I want is with you; can you give it to me?"

Chen Xuan's expression turned complicated, unable to give an answer, smoking nonstop instead.

Yang Leshan shook her head with a wry smile, "Your hesitation only proves you can't give me the happiness I seek."

"For me, it doesn't matter who I marry if it's not you; there's no difference."

"Whether Shen Zihao is scum or a demon no longer matters. Not being with you makes me feel alive but dead inside!"

"Leshan!"

Chen Xuan's fingers holding the cigarette trembled slightly, his heart in real pain, "Why do this to yourself! Such self-harm shows irresponsibility towards your life!"

Heh heh!

Yang Leshan let out a cold, bitter laugh, "Do you think I don't want to be responsible? To have a happy life, but would you give me the chance?"

"Leshan, let's not talk about this for now. As a friend, I can't just watch you jump into a pit of fire!" Chen Xuan sighed, shaking his head.

"But it's my choice."

Yang Leshan sighed deeply, "Since this issue arose, let's put an end to the situation for all three of us."

"Dragging it on benefits none of us. Either you and Wanxi accept me, and we live happily together, or let me fend for myself!"

Chen Xuan was at a loss for words, clearly knowing that Yang Leshan's character had already walked into a dead end and couldn't come out.

Further persuasion would be futile.

Just like that, the two fell into silence, neither speaking another word.

After more than an hour, Chen Xuan slowly stood up, "Shanshan, I still hope you reconsider. Don't gamble your youth; it's simply not worth it."

"It's indeed not worth it and very childish and laughable. Nobody knows it better than me." Yang Leshan had a wretched smile on her face, "But I have no choice, I can only force myself to take a gamble."

"Win, and I'll be overjoyed; lose, and I have no regrets! Not being with you makes me feel worse than death; I'd rather be buried in the pit of fire."

Chen Xuan laughed bitterly at this woman who had a strong personality and was exceedingly passionate.

He felt uneasy inside, but he couldn't make a definite promise either.

Emotions are truly torturous!

Silently leaving the room, Chen Xuan said not a word.

He didn't notice, however, that someone was secretly watching Yang Leshan's every move.

Shen Zihao's trusted subordinate, Wang Bin, was involved.

"Young master, just now a man went to Miss Yang's room, stayed for over an hour, and then left."

"It seems their relationship is very close!"

Wang Bin reported immediately by phone.

Shen Zihao let out a cold snort, "No wonder Yang Leshan insisted on returning to Jiangbei City. So she has a lover there!"

"I'll head to Jiangbei City right away; make the necessary arrangements!"

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