On the day of breaking off the engagement, I got married to my ex-uncle

"Dean, you have to hold on," she whispered, her eyes starting to blur.

The dean slowly opened her eyes, weak but resolute. Her lips moved slightly, her voice barely audible: "Xixi, it's time... there's something... I must tell you."

Chu Xixi's heart skipped a beat, and an indescribable premonition came over her. The dean seemed to be struggling to tell the secrets with her remaining strength. She moved closer, almost putting her ear to the dean's mouth, nervously waiting for the words that might change her entire life.

The dean's breathing was heavy and slow. She seemed to be trying to organize her thoughts. Every word she said seemed to have exhausted all her strength: "Xixi, you were born... not an ordinary orphan. You..."

Her voice stopped abruptly, and Chu Xixi's heartbeat also stopped. The dean's eyes were half closed, and she looked extremely tired, but she tried to open her eyes wide, as if she still had a lot of important things to say.

Chu Xixi's coffee cup was shaking slightly because of exhaustion. She was sitting in a corner of the design studio, with unfinished drawings and design plans piled up in front of her. It was already late at night, and the lights of cars on the street occasionally flashed, projecting through the window onto her resolute face. This was where she started her business, and it was also the battlefield where she fought against fate.

Suddenly, the phone vibrated, breaking the silence of the night. The name flashing on the screen was "Huo Hangfan". Her ex, and also a past in her life that she didn't want to look back on. Chu Xixi took a deep breath and pressed the answer button, only to hear Huo Hangfan's sarcastic voice from the other end, "Xixi, it's really boring for you to be like this. Put down your pride, come back to me, and stop being so self-indulgent."

Chu Xixi's eyes turned colder, and she replied, "Huo Hangfan, I thought you would be a little creative, but it seems you are still the same." After that, she hung up the phone and threw the phone aside. She knew that Huo Hangfan's call was just the beginning, and this war about creativity and dignity was far from over.

The door of the studio suddenly opened with a click, and a figure walked in. Chu Xixi looked up and saw that it was Xu Yuanmo, the president of CR Group, a well-known figure in the industry. He was wearing a custom-made suit and walked towards her calmly with a barely perceptible smile on his face.

"Good evening, Miss Chu, I'm Xu Yuanmo. I came here today to discuss matters related to cooperation." Xu Yuanmo's voice was low and magnetic, revealing an irresistible charm.

Chu Xixi's heart tightened. She didn't expect Xu Yuanmo to suddenly appear in her studio, let alone propose cooperation. She looked at him warily and replied, "Mr. Xu, can you tell me more about your cooperation plan?"

Xu Yuanmo smiled slightly, took out an exquisite folder from his pocket and handed it to her, "This is our initial idea. I believe that with your participation, we can create brilliance together."

Chu Xixi took the document and looked at Xu Yuanmo, wondering in her heart, is this man an enemy or a friend? She knew very well that in this circle, every step had to be cautious.

Seeing her silence, Xu Yuanmo added, "I know you have some problems with Huo Hangfan. I can help you..."

Before he finished speaking, Chu Xixi had already raised her head, a hint of determination flashed in her eyes, "Mr. Xu, I never need outsiders to interfere in dealing with my own problems. As for cooperation..." Her voice echoed in the room with unquestionable force.

Xu Yuanmo's expression was slightly stunned, and then he regained his composure. He nodded slightly, his eyes deep.