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

Chu Xixi asked back with a hint of sarcasm, but there was a hint of sharpness flashing in her eyes.

She glanced at her watch and stared back at him without flinching. "Your time is precious, so let's cut to the chase. I can't agree to your request. No matter three years ago or now, we are not from the same world."

"Isn't such a direct rejection too arbitrary?" A complex light flashed in Xu Yuanmo's eyes. He seemed a little helpless, but still remained calm enough.

"Arbitrary?" Chu Xixi curled her lips, "I'm just speaking according to reality. Three years ago, you suddenly disappeared and pushed everything onto my so-called good brother, but now you want to give me an uncertain future. I'm not the heroine in a TV series who can unconditionally wait for the hero to fall from the sky. I don't need something unrealistic like that."

Qin Shiyu was listening at the side and couldn't help but develop a keen interest in their story. At the same time, he was also thinking about how to film this plot development, which would surely be very popular.

"Is that so..." After hearing what Chu Xixi said, Xu Yuanmo sighed slightly, "It seems that you have misunderstood a lot over the years. But I still say the same thing, give each other some time, maybe you will get a different answer."

"Time waits for no one, and I don't have time to play this kind of game with you. If there's nothing else, I'll leave first." Chu Xixi interrupted him and turned around resolutely.

She would never agree to go back to her old relationship with him, even though he might be the key to her bringing down the Huo and Zhao families. However, the man in front of her seemed to have a pair of dark blue eyes filled with deep secrets.

As she made up her mind, the air seemed to freeze for a moment. Qin Shiyu was about to say something, but Xu Yuanmo gently waved his hand and stopped her.

Chu Xixi left without looking back, her steps were as firm as her determination. She knew she still had a lot to do, and the past could not determine the future. Even though she was a child who grew up in an orphanage, she would have her day when the clouds would clear and the sun would shine.

Chu Xixi stood in front of the snow-white wedding dress, her eyes wavering slightly. Last night's discovery, the dramatic revelation between Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer, made her feel like she was being pinched by a cold hand. The decision to cancel the engagement was like a heavy stone pressing on her chest, almost suffocating her.

Qin Shiyu came over with gossip in her eyes, a cunning light flashing: "Xixi, you really did the right thing last night, that kind of man is not worthy!"

Chu Xixi took a deep breath and stared at her reflection in the mirror: "I originally just wanted to quietly break up the engagement and relax alone, but who knew..."

"Just when you needed a shoulder the most, fate sent him?" Qin Shiyu raised his eyebrows half-jokingly.

At this moment, the doorbell rang. Chu Xixi walked over and opened the door. Standing outside was Xu Yuanmo, who was dressed in a well-tailored suit. His eyes were complicated, and there were unspeakable emotions hidden deep in his eyes.

"Chu Xixi, can we talk?" Xu Yuanmo's voice was low, with a power that could not be refused.

Qin Shiyu couldn't help but joked, "Wow, Xixi, it feels like a long time since we last met! Who is this handsome guy...?"

Chu Xi looked at Xu Yuanmo, hesitated for a moment, and then suppressed the emotion on his face: "Come in."

Xu Yuanmo walked into the room, his eyes fell directly on the wedding dress that he had never worn, his eyes wavered slightly. He turned to Chu Xixi and said seriously: "I know that what happened yesterday was a big blow to you."

Chu Xixi responded coldly: "What are you doing here? Are you here to laugh at me?"

Xu Yuanmo shook his head. "I came here to tell you that you are not alone."

Suddenly, Chu Xixi's phone rang. It was Huo Hangfan's number. She hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to answer it. Huo Hangfan's anxious voice came from the other end of the phone: "Xixi, can we start over? I was wrong, I..."

Chu Xixi hung up the phone and took a few deep breaths. The determination in her eyes was unquestionable. Seeing this, Xu Yuanmo said softly, "You need a new beginning. If you are willing, I hope to be your beginning."

At this time, a voicemail with a sneer from Huo Hangfan came from Chu Xixi's phone: "Do you think you can fly high after you break up? Without me, you are nothing!"

Chu Xixi deleted the message expressionlessly, turned to face Xu Yuanmo, a complicated look flashed in her eyes: "Start? With you?"

Chu Xixi, who had just broken up, didn't like this so-called fate.

Especially putting aside the disputes between families, she had no good feelings towards this man.

"Talk about? What to talk about? Your useless fiancée or your boring life as a rich man?"

There was obvious provocation in Chu Xixi's tone.

At this time, Qin Shiyu next to her actually tried desperately to cover her mouth, but it was too late.

"Fiancée? I wonder where Miss Chu heard these groundless stories?" Xu Yuanmo chuckled and did not seem angry.

"Could it be that Mr. Xu wants to explain to my Xixi that you actually want to flirt with her?" Qin Shiyu joked while not forgetting to give him a way out.

Chu Xixi snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "Isn't this Mr. Xu just tired of playing around and heard about some new faces from others just to try something new?"

Her words were like sharp daggers, each one trying to pierce the arrogant cloak woven by Xu Yuanmo's illustrious family background and outstanding achievements.

However, Xu Yuanmo did not show any anger, nor did he rush to explain. He treated it calmly: "Miss Chu misunderstood, there are other reasons. As for the rumors about my fiancée, they will be refuted by themselves."

Chu Xixi looked at the man in front of her with extraordinary temperament with suspicion, and found it hard to believe what he said.

Because in her confrontation with these rich kids, she had already learned not to believe any word easily. With their resources and power, they could easily package lies into truth and carve hypocrisy into reality.

Perhaps because Chu Xixi's doubts were too obvious, Xu Yuanmo smiled and handed over a thin invitation: "Miss Chu, at the charity gala in two days, if it is convenient, I hope to have the opportunity to explain to you in detail everything you heard."

She took the invitation and smiled meaningfully: "Since Mr. Xu invited me so sincerely, wouldn't it be too petty if I refuse?"

Chu Xixi kicked the wedding ring that once symbolized love on the steps of the Civil Affairs Bureau. The cold metal flew out of her hand, like a broken dream in her heart, gone. She didn't get to put on the wedding veil. On the eve of the wedding, she saw with her own eyes the intimacy and funnyness of her fiancé Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer. She remembered Huo Hangfan's indifference and Zhao Xueer's pride. At that moment, her heart was completely cold.

The whispers of the people around her and the flashing screens of their phones were all recording this broken engagement scene, but she didn't care. Chu Xixi just felt like a bird that had regained its freedom, running towards a new world that she had never touched before.

"What's wrong? Are you in a bad mood, miss?" A gentle and somewhat teasing voice suddenly sounded in her ears, interrupting her dream of freedom.

Chu Xixi turned around and saw a delicate face appear in her sight. It was Xu Yuanmo. He was still the aloof business king, but for some reason there was a hint of smile in his eyes.

"Mr. Xu, what are you doing here? Are you here to mend your ways and start over?" She raised her eyebrows, her tone filled with unmistakable sarcasm.

"On the contrary, I came here to meet an old friend. I didn't expect to encounter this scene here." Xu Yuanmo's smile had not yet faded. "Ms. Chu is now a freelancer. I happen to have a project on hand that requires a talented designer. I wonder..." A trace of seriousness flashed across his eyes, "Are you interested?"

This proposal was like a bolt from the blue in Chu Xixi's ears. She almost wanted to refuse reflexively, "Mr. Xu, even though I'm single now, it doesn't mean I can just get on another boat."

He was not angry, but looked at her more seriously, "Ms. Chu, I sincerely invite you to use your ability, which has nothing to do with your emotional life. I hope you will consider it and make a design that is truly for yourself."

After that, he left a business card and turned away gracefully. Chu Xixi was left standing on the street, the business card in her hand was like a hot pancake, hot and unbearable. The air seemed to still have the scent of his indifferent and noble perfume. This scene seemed like fate's arrangement. On the verge of collapse, someone suddenly handed over a ray of hope.

A thought arose in Chu Xixi's mind: Perhaps, this is the beginning of a new life.

Xu Yuanmo and Chu Xixi sat opposite each other in the cafe, the sunlight pouring in from the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting patches of light on them.

"Ms. Chu, I may be abrupt, but I hope to gain your trust." Xu Yuanmo's eyes were full of sincerity, and his words were like the warm spring breeze, gentle and reassuring.

Chu Xixi lowered her eyes slightly when she heard his words. Xu Yuanmo's appearance did give her unexpected comfort, but she remained alert. "Mr. Xu, what do you want to talk about?"

He looked at her deeply. "I've seen your design work, and the creativity and beauty contained in it are amazing. I want to support you, whether in the past, present, or future."

Chu Xixi raised her head, her original irritability dissipated a lot, she smiled gently, "Then I should thank the God of Wealth for his favor."

"You just need to thank yourself. It is your talent that attracted me." A smile flashed across Xu Yuanmo's face. He found that her heart seemed softer than her appearance.

That day, Xu Yuanmo and Chu Xixi talked a lot, and he gave her a lot of inspiration and courage. Encouraged by her friends, Chu Xixi decided to participate in an important designer competition to prove her strength and give her wavering heart a firm direction.

She devoted herself to the preparation for the competition, and when the work was submitted, she suddenly had a strong urge to find her roots. She was grateful for Xu Yuanmo's help, but it also made her more certain that she needed a piece of evidence to prove her identity.

While searching for information, she accidentally found an old photo of the young mother of the dean and a girl who looked very similar to her. On the back of the photo was a line of words: "Friendship lasts forever, Luo Yun College 90th grade graduation commemoration."

At that moment, Chu Xixi's heart trembled. She found the answer she had been looking for, Luo Yun College. It turned out that she really had her own past.

At this moment, Chu Xixi felt the burning gaze. Although she tilted her head slightly and her eyes stayed on the window, a bright and full teardrop suddenly ticked like music, and her heart suddenly ached so much that she felt suffocated.

Chu Xixi was sad in her heart and smiled bitterly as she thought of the moment yesterday. Huo Hangfan's face magically transformed into Xu Yuanmo's. Since Huo Hangfan had left an indelible mark in her life, why couldn't Xu Yuanmo also add a layer of gorgeous mark for her.

Could it be that, as her former best friend and now her best friend Qin Shiyu said, the five years of her temporary disconnection from society have created an invisible rift between her and society, so that even when she goes out to take the public subway, some people give up their seats and comfort Chu Xixi with words of encouragement and sympathy before getting off the train.

Qin Shiyu familiarly put her arm around Xu Yuanmo's shoulder as he was about to walk into the cafe. When she saw her good brother Xu Yuanmo stopped, she blushed, kept smiling, looked at Chu Xixi, and proudly and deliberately aggressively mouthed to Xu Yuanmo that it was her.

Xu Yuanmo smiled, turned his head and took out the wallet counting the change, handed the money to the cashier with a calm expression, then stared at Chu Xixi with a smile through the glass window, then turned back and gestured to accept the hand on his shoulder from his acquaintance.