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

"This...how is this possible? Between them..." Chu Xixi stammered and spoke incoherently.

"Xixi, a man like this is not worth your self-sacrifice. You have to see this for yourself and completely give up!" Qin Shiyu said in a firm tone.

Chu Xixi took a deep breath, the anger and unwillingness in her heart intertwined into an unspeakable emotion. She made a quick decision: "Shi Yu, I understand. No matter what, I have to go and confirm it myself."

In the evening, in the bar that Huo Hangfan often went to, Chu Xixi wore a low-key black dress with a determined light in her eyes. She stood in the corner, observing Huo Hangfan and Zhao Xueer's every move from a distance. They laughed wildly and walked away.

At this time, a man walked up to her. This man was Xu Yuanmo, the president of CR Group. His indifferent eyes showed a trace of concern: "Miss Chu, what are you doing here?"

Chu Xixi wanted to cover it up, but she felt it was unnecessary, so she told the truth. After listening to her, Xu Yuanmo frowned slightly, then looked at her, and his tone suddenly became resolute: "Miss Chu, if you believe me, I can help you verify the facts and help you see Huo Hangfan's true face thoroughly."

Chu Xixi widened her eyes and hesitated a little, but finally nodded. She didn't expect that at this turning point in her life, there would be such a strong person who would stand up to help her. At this moment, Chu Xixi had a little more unknown expectation and a subtle heartbeat for her future life.

She played with the exquisite box that Xu Yuanmo handed to her, with a lot of thoughts in her mind. In the box lay a simple but mysterious ring, and its appearance was like a ray of light, breaking her originally peaceful life.

Chu Xixi had many questions in her mind. Huo Hangfan's previous disappearance and sudden return, his evasive excuses, and Xu Yuanmo's familiar eyes and figure - everything told her that this world was no longer the world she knew.

She began to think that the ring might be the key to unlocking all these secrets. If she wore it, would it open a path to the truth?

At the party that night, all the celebrities gathered around her, and the focus of cameras and flashes never left her. She held Huo Hangfan's arm, and the two of them were like a prince and princess in a fairy tale, and everything was so perfect.

But in all the laughter, Chu Xixi's smile was bitter. She gently pushed away Huo Hangfan's hand. The doubts deep in her heart prevented her from wholeheartedly devoting herself to this fairy tale. She stepped on her high heels, smiling, and looking for Xu Yuanmo's figure.

Finally, she found him in a corner of the venue. It was a little quiet there, which was just right for her to think about what to do next. Chu Xixi and Xu Yuanmo's eyes met in the crowd. She could feel the deep meaning in his eyes, which was a warm invitation, as if telling her that the answer was not far away, and everything would be explained clearly.

But she knew in her heart that no matter what the answer was, it would mean saying goodbye to her old cognition, and even her past and future. But no matter what, she needed this explanation, and a position where she could stand.

She asked Huo Hangfan if she could invite Xu Yuanmo to the stage, because she wanted to give some special meaning to tonight's celebration. Although Huo Hangfan was a little surprised, he still agreed generously.

Chu Xixi stood on the stage holding a microphone, feeling the whole world watching her. She looked at the crowd below the stage, knowing that the choice she made at this moment would affect her whole life. She turned to Xu Yuanmo and whispered, "Mr. Xu, I hope you can come on stage and share this moment with me."

So that night, Huo Hangfan arrived at the Chu Family Manor on time, as if he had completed his mission, with his smile and gifts, just like all successful people who looked very decent. He carried out each procedure in an orderly manner, looking excited and looking forward to it. But he didn't know that Chu Xixi knew how ugly his face was at this moment without looking in the mirror.

Happy birthday, Chu Xixi. Huo Hangfan said, his eyes were still gentle and familiar, but Chu Xixi would never be deceived by it again.

Suddenly, Huo Hangfan's voice was filled with a hint of nervousness: "Xixi, I brought the engagement ring with me. If you are willing—"

If she was willing...are these ifs too ridiculous in his eyes now? Chu Xixi suddenly felt a little compassion for this man, but it was fleeting.

"I do." Chu Xixi took the small box with a smile, but in Huo Hangfan's surprised eyes, she slowly opened it, and in full view of everyone, she gently pushed out the ring.

"Huo Hangfan," This was the first time Chu Xixi called him by his full name, "My answer is, no, I don't want to."

Her words were like a sharp blade, cold and hard. Huo Hangfan's face turned pale: "Xixi...what are you talking about? Stop joking." The atmosphere was still joyful, and the guests were still taking turns to toast. The host was busy but pretended to laugh, trying to calm down what had happened suddenly.

"Sorry, Huo Hangfan, I'm not happy with this engagement. Instead of waiting until later to say that I regret it, I might as well say goodbye now." Chu Xixi said calmly.

Huo Hangfan's eyes were filled with panic and unwillingness: "Xixi, what's wrong with you? Has the relationship between us changed? Or are you minded about something?"

"No, Huo Hangfan." Chu Xixi interrupted him indifferently, "I just lost the motivation to continue playing this game. I wish you happiness, but please don't disturb my life again."

Chu Xixi stood at the door of the Civil Affairs Bureau, tightly holding the wedding ring that symbolized love. The sun shone obliquely on her face, but it could not illuminate the shadows under her eyes. She never thought that what should have been the happiest day of her life would become a complete joke overnight.

"Hmph, is this what you call loyalty, Huo Hangfan?" She mocked herself coldly, her heart filled with disappointment and resentment towards the man who was about to become her husband.

Suddenly, a black luxury car slowly stopped beside her. The car window lowered silently, revealing a handsome but slightly cold face - Xu Yuanmo.

"Ms. Chu, it looks like things aren't going well for us." His tone was relaxed, but his eyes seemed to be able to see into people's hearts.

Chu Xixi was speechless for a moment. She didn't expect him to show up at this time. Although Xu Yuanmo's reputation in the business world was at its peak, to her, he was still the stranger who had gently sent her to the hospital during an accidental encounter.

"What are you doing here?" She tried to keep her voice calm.

"I just happened to pass by." Xu Yuanmo smiled faintly, and there was an indescribable deep meaning hidden in that smile.

Chu Xixi sneered, "Are you here to watch my show?"

Xu Yuanmo didn't care, "If you want, I can give today's story a different ending."

She looked at him doubtfully, but her heart was in turmoil. Was he serious? Just as she was considering whether to accept his proposal, a burst of brisk footsteps interrupted her thoughts. Turning around, she saw her best friend Qin Shiyu running over in a hurry.

"Xixi, why are you still here? Go away, that scumbag has already..." Qin Shiyu was panting and was interrupted by Chu Xixi before he could finish his words.

"I understand, Shi Yu. However, it seems that breaking off the engagement may not be my only choice." A hint of determination flashed in Chu Xixi's eyes.

Qin Shiyu followed Chu Xixi's line of sight and saw Xu Yuanmo and his luxury car, which was worth an unknown amount. For a moment, her mouth opened wide enough to fit an egg.

"Xixi, you are not considering..." Qin Shiyu didn't finish his words, but Chu Xixi had already made up her mind.

She turned to Xu Yuanmo and said, "Mr. Xu, I wonder if you would be willing to buy me a cup of coffee? By the way, let's talk about the different endings you mentioned."

Xu Yuanmo smiled slightly, that smile seemed to contain thousands of words, but it was also as deep and silent as a lake. He nodded gently, stretched out his hand gracefully, and motioned her to get in the car.

The lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and a spotlight shone on them. Chu Xixi took a deep breath and walked towards the podium step by step accompanied by Huo Hangfan. Huo Hangfan's expression was full of happy expectations, but Chu Xixi's heart was trembling like a drum.

"I'm glad that you all can gather here tonight to celebrate my birthday," Chu Xixi tried her best to keep her smile, "and...my engagement ceremony with Hangfan."

Applause and cheers mixed with the music, Chu Xixi's eyes wandered among the crowd, trying to maintain her elegance. But in every corner she searched, she couldn't find the shadow of Qin Shiyu. She felt a little strange, because Qin Shiyu would not be absent at this time.

As the lights were dancing softly, illuminating every smiling face, Chu Xixi suddenly caught a figure out of the corner of her eye - Zhao Xueer, Huo Hangfan's ex, the female designer with whom he became acquainted because of their designs.

Zhao Xueer stood alone in the shadow of the banquet hall. Her eyes met Chu Xixi's, and a subtle smile flashed across her lips, so fast that it was almost unpredictable. Chu Xixi's heart tightened at that moment, and her intuition told her that there must be something fishy going on.

Silently, Chu Xixi's thoughts were pulled back. Huo Hangfan was gazing at her affectionately, ready to put the engagement ring on her with everyone's blessings. His hands were shaking slightly, but his eyes were full of endless love.

In an instant, an inexplicable message flashed through Chu Xixi's mind, like a warning, or part of her intuition. Now is the time to trust her intuition!

She suddenly interrupted the ceremony that was about to begin and said softly, "Wait a moment, I have something to confirm." Her voice was not loud, but it made everyone present quiet down.

Ignoring everyone's gazes and Huo Hangfan's stunned expression, Chu Xixi walked straight to the sidelines, picked up the microphone, and bowed slightly to everyone. Then she turned to Zhao Xueer and said, "Ms. Zhao, could you please come over here?" She tried to keep her voice steady, but when she heard her own words, her heartbeat accelerated unconsciously.

The atmosphere was lively, Huo Hangfan let go of her hand at the right time and raised his glass with everyone. Chu Xixi took a sip of red wine and looked around absentmindedly. Just as she was about to walk towards the crowd, Qin Shiyu ran in hurriedly, her eyes pointed directly at Huo Hangfan, her face full of anger. Chu Xixi's heart was instantly hanging, and the wine glass in her hand trembled unconsciously.

"Xixi! You must believe me!" Qin Shiyu grabbed Chu Xixi's arm and said hurriedly, "He is not like what you see!"

Huo Hangfan's smile froze in an instant. His eyes swept across Qin Shiyu coldly, and then fell back on Chu Xixi. He said nothing, but his deep eyes seemed to want to see through all her thoughts. Chu Xixi felt an invisible pressure, as if her heart was exposed in broad daylight, with nowhere to hide.

"Let's put this matter aside for now. I'm feeling a little uncomfortable." Chu Xixi broke free from Qin Shiyu's hand, lowered her eyes to avoid Huo Hangfan's gaze, and kept her voice as calm as possible.

Huo Hangfan frowned slightly, and he took a step forward, "Xixi, tonight is a special day for you, I hope you can be happy."

"I know, thank you." Chu Xixi responded calmly, but her heart was a mess. She wanted to be alone and figure out everything.

Taking a deep breath, she calmly said to everyone, "Please eat and drink well first. I'm feeling a little unwell. I'm going to go out for some fresh air and will be back soon." Her tone was gentle but firm and unquestionable.

Huo Hangfan bit his lip, his eyes closely following her figure, and wanted to say something worriedly, but was stopped by Chu Xixi's eyes. Then Chu Xixi and Qin Shiyu walked out of the banquet hall together. The desolation and confusion in the night sky seemed to have nothing to do with her at this moment. All she wanted was to know the truth.