Chu Xixi's heart beat faster. She could feel Xu Yuanmo's strong chest and the masculine scent emanating from him. A strange feeling spread in her heart.

At this moment, a familiar voice suddenly sounded not far away: "Xixi?"

Chu Xixi suddenly raised her head and saw Qin Shiyu standing not far away with a look of surprise on his face, holding a thermos in his hand.

"Shi Yu, why are you here?" Chu Xixi quickly pushed Xu Yuanmo away and asked in a panic.

Qin Shiyu looked at Chu Xixi, then looked at Xu Yuanmo behind her, and asked suspiciously, "What... is going on?"

Chu Xixi opened her mouth and was about to explain, but Xu Yuanmo beat her to the punch.

"Hello, I'm Chu Xixi's husband, Xu Yuanmo." Xu Yuanmo extended his hand and said politely to Qin Shiyu.

"Husband?!" Qin Shiyu's eyes widened, as if she had heard something incredible, "Xixi, you...you are married?"

Chu Xixi nodded awkwardly, but before she could explain, Qin Shiyu exploded.

"Chu Xixi, are you crazy?! How can you get married so casually?! With a man you've only met a few times!" Qin Shiyu's voice was urgent and fast, like a string of cannonballs, making Chu Xixi's head buzz.

"Shigure, please listen to my explanation..."

"What explanation? What's there to explain?" Qin Shiyu interrupted her angrily, "Do you know that what you are doing is very dangerous? Aren't you afraid that he is a bad guy?"

Chu Xixi opened her mouth and wanted to refute, but found herself speechless.

"Okay, Shi Yu, don't be angry." Xu Yuanmo suddenly spoke in a gentle tone, "It's my fault for not telling you in advance."

"It's good that you know!" Qin Shiyu glared at him, "You..."

Before Qin Shiyu could finish his words, Xu Yuanmo stopped him with a look.

"I promise you that I will take good care of Xixi and will not let her suffer any grievances." Xu Yuanmo's tone was firm and his eyes were sincere.

Qin Shiyu was stunned for a moment, looking at the man in front of him with a strong aura, and for a moment he didn't know what to say.

"Shiyu, I..." Chu Xixi pulled on the corner of Qin Shiyu's clothes, wanting to explain.

"Okay, stop talking." Qin Shiyu rolled his eyes at her unhappily, "You are a married woman now, so be careful about your influence."

Chu Xixi: “…”

"Let's go. I'll take you back." Xu Yuanmo said, and was about to take the thermos from Chu Xixi's hand.

"No, I can do it myself." Chu Xixi quickly dodged and looked at Xu Yuanmo warily, "I can get it myself."

"Xixi, you..." Qin Shiyu held his forehead helplessly. Why did this girl suddenly become so alert?

Xu Yuanmo looked at Chu Xixi's defensive eyes, and a trace of hurt flashed in his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.

"Okay, then you be careful." Xu Yuanmo said, then turned and walked towards his car.

"Shiyu, let's go." Chu Xixi took Qin Shiyu's hand and followed Xu Yuanmo.

Along the way, Qin Shiyu kept asking Chu Xixi how she and Xu Yuanmo met and why they wanted to get married. Chu Xixi was overwhelmed by her questions and could only give a simple explanation.

"What did you say? You broke up with Huo Hangfan?" Qin Shiyu asked in surprise.

"Yeah." Chu Xixi nodded, "Just this morning."

"Why?" Qin Shiyu asked in confusion, "Haven't you always liked him?"

"Like?" Chu Xixi laughed at herself, "I was blind before, that's why I fell in love with a scum like him!"

"What's wrong with him?" Qin Shiyu asked curiously.

"He cheated on her." Chu Xixi said calmly, without a trace of emotion in her tone.

"What?!" Qin Shiyu exclaimed, "He actually dared to cheat?!"

Chu Xixi didn't say anything, just smiled bitterly.

"That scumbag! I've disliked him for a long time!" Qin Shiyu said angrily, "Xixi, you're right. This kind of scumbag should be thrown away as soon as possible!"

"Yeah." Chu Xixi nodded, but she didn't feel much relieved.

"What are you going to do now?" Qin Shiyu asked, "Are you really going to marry this Xu Yuanmo?"

Chu Xixi was silent for a moment before she slowly said, "I don't know."

"What do you mean you don't know?" Qin Shiyu was anxious, "This is a marriage, not a joke!"

"I know." Chu Xixi said with a wry smile, "But what else can I do now? I can't raise a child alone for the rest of my life, right?"

"Child?" Qin Shiyu was stunned for a moment, then reacted, "You mean..."

Chu Xixi nodded, her eyes slightly red.

"How could this happen..." Qin Shiyu hugged Chu Xixi distressedly, "Why are you so miserable..."

Chu Xixi couldn't hold back her tears at last. She hugged Qin Shiyu tightly and vented out all her grievances and helplessness.

Xu Yuanmo's car slowly stopped by the roadside. He looked at the two girls hugging each other outside the car window, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.

He originally just wanted to find a suitable wife, but he didn't expect to meet Chu Xixi. This woman, strong and independent, but also fragile and helpless, deeply attracted his attention.

He didn't know how he felt about Chu Xixi, but he knew that he didn't want to let go.

"Xixi, don't cry." Qin Shiyu patted Chu Xixi's back gently and comforted her softly, "Everything will be fine."

"Yeah." Chu Xixi nodded with a sob, trying hard to calm herself down.

"Okay, let's get in the car." Qin Shiyu took Chu Xixi's hand and walked towards the car.

Chu Xixi took a deep breath, forced a smile, and followed Qin Shiyu into the car.

Xu Yuanmo started the car and drove towards the community where Chu Xixi lived.

Along the way, the atmosphere in the carriage was a bit depressing and no one spoke.

Chu Xixi looked at the passing scenery outside the car window, feeling confused. She didn't know what her future would be like, but she knew that she had to keep going strong.

"We're here." Xu Yuanmo stopped the car and turned to Chu Xixi.

"Thank you." Chu Xixi unbuckled her seat belt, opened the car door and got out.

"Xixi, have you really decided?" Qin Shiyu also got out of the car and asked worriedly.

"Yeah." Chu Xixi nodded, "I have no way out."

"Okay." Qin Shiyu sighed, "Be careful and call me if anything happens."

"I understand." Chu Xixi nodded.

"Then I'll go first." Qin Shiyu said, and turned to walk towards his car.

"Shiyu, thank you." Chu Xixi looked at Qin Shiyu's back and said sincerely.

Qin Shiyu turned around, smiled, waved, and drove away.

Chu Xixi watched Qin Shiyu leave, then turned to look at Xu Yuanmo.

"Thank you for sending me back." Chu Xixi said lightly.

"You're welcome." Xu Yuanmo looked at Chu Xixi, a trace of heartache flashed in his eyes, "Go to bed early."

"Yeah." Chu Xixi nodded, then turned and walked towards the gate of the community.

Xu Yuanmo looked at Chu Xixi's back, with a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.

He didn't know whether what he did was right or wrong, but he knew that he wanted to protect this woman.

Chu Xixi returned home and lay on the bed tiredly, but couldn't fall asleep.

Her mind kept replaying what happened today, Huo Hangfan's betrayal, Xu Yuanmo's appearance, the photo on the marriage certificate...

It all seemed like a dream, an unreal dream.

But she knew that all this was true.

She really broke up with Huo Hangfan and really married a man she had only met a few times.

Her future is uncertain...

The atmosphere outside the Civil Affairs Bureau was tense.

Chu Xixi faced Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer with a determined look. From Huo Hangfan's careless words to Zhao Xueer's mocking smile, everything seemed so dazzling and suffocating.

Huo Hangfan's expression gradually stiffened. He didn't seem to expect Chu Xixi to be so resolute, especially when she was embarrassed in front of everyone. Zhao Xueer watched the scene with a smug look on her face, as if she was watching a good show.

Chu Xixi took a deep breath and said firmly, "This is the end between us. I won't let any betrayal or lies ruin me. I deserve a better future."

Huo Hangfan frowned, and it was obvious that he did not really realize his mistake. However, the smugness on Zhao Xueer's face became more and more intense, as if she had the upper hand in this farce.

Just when the atmosphere was at a stalemate, Xu Yuanmo's voice rang out from the side, "Xixi, you don't need them. Facing the future, you should bravely say goodbye."

Chu Xixi turned her gaze to Xu Yuanmo. His eyes were full of determination, which gave her great courage.

She looked at Huo Hangfan again, her tone calm and firm, "You are no longer worth my time, let's end it here."

Finally, her eyes fell on the wedding ring that should have belonged to her. She picked up the ring, raised her arm slightly, and threw it into the nearby trash can without hesitation. This action seemed to throw away the shackles in her heart, making her feel unprecedented relief.

There were waves of sighs from the crowd, some were surprised, some praised, but there were also people who were jealous and hostile, such as Zhao Xueer. However, Chu Xixi did not let these voices affect her. She took Xu Yuanmo's hand and said to him firmly, as if she was making a solemn promise to herself: "I believe that my future will be even better."

The crowd watching was convinced by what they saw, and they all sighed at Chu Xixi's carefree and independent character, which gave those who were already wavering a spiritual shock. Xu Yuanmo smiled, pulled Chu Xixi away, leaving a proud back to the world.

Chu Xixi knew that her marriage with Xu Yuanmo was a gamble, but she was willing to give it a try. Even if she failed in the future, she at least had the courage to pursue her own happiness instead of being trapped in the past and adding to her regrets.

Huo Hangfan's facial muscles twitched a few times, as if he had been slapped hard in the face. He pointed at Xu Yuanmo and gritted his teeth and said, "Who the hell are you? How dare you meddle in my business?!"

Xu Yuanmo smiled contemptuously, pulled Chu Xixi a step behind him, and looked at Huo Hangfan as if he were a clown. "I'm her husband, who do you say I am?"

As soon as this sentence came out, everyone present was stunned. Chu Xixi widened her eyes and looked at the man in front of her in disbelief. He actually said that he was her husband?

Zhao Xueer came back to her senses and immediately put on a pitiful expression. She reached out and held Huo Hangfan's arm, saying softly, "Hangfan, look at her. She found another man right after breaking up with you. She's so fickle! Let's just ignore her, okay?"

Chu Xixi looked at Zhao Xueer's artificial expression and felt disgusted. She sneered and said, "Zhao Xueer, stop pretending to be innocent! Who hooked up with my boyfriend behind my back? Who spread rumors about me? Do you dare to say you didn't do it?!"

"You! You are slandering me!" Zhao Xueer was furious after her true face was exposed.

"I'm slandering you? Then tell me, who was in the hotel room that night?" Chu Xixi pressed on, her eyes as sharp as a knife.

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