The president's wife wants to run away

Chapter 3 Storm of Misunderstanding

The surveillance footage continued to play, but I could no longer take my eyes off the familiar skirt. It was her, it had to be Li Luoyao! No one else could own this skirt except her. But why did she do this? Could it be that...she had planned to approach Zhong Yuxuan and spread those rumors?

I felt my blood getting colder and colder, and my heart seemed to be tightly grasped by an invisible hand, and I could hardly breathe. I stood up suddenly and stumbled out of the monitoring room, my mind in a mess.

"Luo Xue, what's wrong with you?" Zhong Yuxuan chased out, grabbed my arm, and there was a hint of worry in his tone.

I shook my head weakly, my throat seemed to be blocked by something and I couldn't utter a word.

He looked at my pale face and frowned slightly: "Are you feeling unwell? I'll take you to the hospital."

“No need…” I shook his hand off, my voice hoarse, “I’m fine.”

I didn't dare look at him, didn't dare face his deep eyes. If he knew about my relationship with Li Luoyao, what would he think? Would he think like others that I approached him and the Zhong family for the sake of the Li family?

I stumbled back, replaying Li Luoyao's pitiful appearance and the determined light in her eyes when she looked at Zhong Yuxuan. My heart seemed to be torn into countless pieces, and the pain made me unable to breathe.

"Luo Xue!" Zhong Yuxuan's voice sounded behind me, with a hint of anxiety and anger, "What's wrong with you? Why are you hiding from me?"

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the surging emotions in my heart, turned around, and forced myself to look him in the eyes: "Zhong Yuxuan, let's... break up."

"What did you say?" He seemed not to have heard me clearly. He stared at me blankly, his eyes full of disbelief.

"I said, let's break up." I repeated, every word seemed to be squeezed out from between my teeth, "I don't want to go on anymore."

After saying that, I turned and ran, not daring to look back or to see the hurt expression on his face.

My heart seemed to be hollowed out, empty, with only endless sadness and despair. I ran desperately, trying to escape from this suffocating place and this relationship that was destined to have no result.

However, I don’t know where to escape to…

The next day, rumors spread throughout the company that I was a fake daughter. All of a sudden, all kinds of rumors spread like wildfire, and I became the target of public criticism. Everyone pointed fingers at me and talked about me.

I was like a rat crossing the street, everyone was shouting at me, even my colleagues who used to be polite to me were now avoiding me.

I locked myself in the office, listening to the harsh discussions outside, and felt exhausted.

Just then, the office door was suddenly pushed open and Zhong Shuhao walked in with a sullen face.

"Uncle Zhong..." I stood up and looked at him uneasily.

"Li Luoxue, I hope you can explain what's going on?" He threw a newspaper in front of me, his tone cold, "Why did you lie to Yuxuan?"

I looked down at the eye-catching photo in the newspaper. The people in the photo were Li Luoyao and I, and the title read: "Real and fake daughters, family feuds among wealthy families."

My heart sank to the bottom instantly...

I was cold all over, the newspaper slipped from my hands, and I weakly explained: "Uncle Zhong, things are not what you think, Luo Yao and I..."

"That's enough!" Zhong Shuhao interrupted me rudely, his sharp eyes scraping at me like a knife, "The facts are right in front of you, and you still want to quibble? What is your purpose in getting close to Yuxuan and the Zhong family?"

"I didn't! I never thought of deceiving anyone..." I shook my head desperately, tears welling up in my eyes, "Yuxuan and I are truly in love!"

"True love?" Zhong Shuhao sneered, "Do you think I will believe it? You are just a woman who will do anything for money and status!"

His words hit me like a heavy hammer, making it almost impossible for me to breathe. I opened my mouth and wanted to explain, but found that I had no idea where to start.

Just then, the office door was pushed open from the outside, and Zhong Yuxuan walked in with a gloomy face.

"Yuxuan..." When I saw him, it was as if I had grabbed the last straw, and a glimmer of hope ignited in my eyes.

However, he just gave me a cold look and turned his gaze to Zhong Shuhao: "Dad, let's go back."

"Yuxuan, listen to my explanation..." I wanted to hold his hand, but he shook it off mercilessly.

"That's enough, Li Luoxue." His voice was as cold as ice, without a trace of emotion, "I don't want to hear any more lies from you."

After saying that, he turned and left without any hesitation.

"Yuxuan..." I collapsed on the ground powerlessly, tears blurring my vision.

He left, leaving with disappointment and disgust in me without looking back.

My heart felt like it was torn into countless pieces and it hurt so much that I couldn't breathe.

In the next few days, Zhong Yuxuan avoided me. No matter how I explained, he refused to give me a chance.

I know that he is doubting me, doubting my sincerity, and doubting my feelings for him.

However, I was powerless and could only watch the misunderstanding between us grow deeper and deeper, but I was helpless.

My heart seemed to have fallen into a cold abyss. I couldn't see any light, nor could I feel any warmth.

I sat limply on the cold floor like an abandoned rag doll, letting my tears flow. Zhong Yuxuan's words were like sharp knives, shredding my remaining self-esteem and pride into pieces.

"Luo Xue, don't cry. Everything will come to light one day." Qin Xue helped me up from the ground with concern and handed me a cup of warm water.

"But Yuxuan didn't believe me at all. He thought I was a liar." I choked and tears blurred my eyes again.

"I believe you." Qin Xue said firmly, "I know exactly what kind of person you are. You wouldn't do that."

"Thank you, Qin Xue." I held her hand gratefully, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart. At least, in this world, there are still people who believe in me and are willing to stand by me.

"Don't lose heart. Things are not irreversible yet." Li Manli also came over to comfort me. "I have already gone to find Zhong Yuxuan. He is just temporarily blinded by anger. When he calms down, he will understand you."

"Really?" I looked up, a glimmer of hope in my eyes.

"Of course it's true." Li Manli smiled and patted my hands. "You have to believe that real gold is not afraid of fire. One day, he will understand your true heart."

Their words gave me great encouragement and rekindled my hope. Yes, I can't just give up like this, I have to fight for it, to prove my innocence, to save the relationship between Yuxuan and me.

With Qin Xue's encouragement, I decided to go to Zhong Yuxuan in person to explain everything. I knew this might be my last chance, so I had to seize it.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm my panicked mood, then picked up my phone and dialed Zhong Yuxuan.

"Beep...beep..." There was a busy tone from the other end of the phone, and my heart sank little by little with the sound.

Just when I was about to give up, the call finally got through.

"Hello?" I heard Zhong Yuxuan's deep voice from the other end of the phone, and my heart trembled violently.

"Yuxuan, it's me..." My voice trembled a little, and a layer of cold sweat broke out on the palm of my hand holding the phone.

"What's the matter?" His tone was cold and distant, as if he was talking to a stranger.

"I want to meet with you. There are some things I want to explain to you in person." I said with courage.

There was silence on the other end of the phone for a moment, and just when I thought he would refuse, he finally spoke.

"Okay." He said calmly, "See you at the usual place tomorrow morning at ten o'clock."

"Okay, I will definitely be there on time." I said excitedly.

After hanging up the phone, I let out a long sigh and a long-lost smile appeared on my face.

Tomorrow, I will explain everything to him and let him know my true feelings.

However, just as I was about to find Zhong Yuxuan with hope, Li Luoyao appeared in front of me again with a smug and provocative smile on her face.

"I heard you were going to look for Yuxuan?" She deliberately showed off her closeness to Zhong Yuxuan in front of me, "I advise you not to waste your energy, he doesn't want to see you at all now." Li Luoyao's words were like a bucket of cold water, instantly extinguishing the hope that had just ignited in my heart. I looked at her smug face, my heart was filled with bitterness and despair.

"Why, you dare not speak because I hit the nail on the head?" Seeing that I didn't say anything, Li Luoyao became even more arrogant. She walked up to me and looked down at me with contempt and ridicule in her eyes. "I told you a long time ago that Yuxuan is mine. You are just a fake and you will never win his heart!"

"Shut up!" I raised my head suddenly and glared at her, "You are the fake one, you are the one who took over the position! You don't deserve Yuxuan's love at all!"

My words completely angered Li Luoyao, and she raised her hand, wanting to slap me. I closed my eyes instinctively, but the pain I expected did not come.

I opened my eyes and saw Zhong Shuhao standing in front of me, holding Li Luoyao's wrist tightly.

"Luo Yao, you've made enough trouble!" Zhong Shuhao's tone was filled with helplessness and warning, "Luo Xue is your sister, how could you treat her like this?"

"Sister? What qualifications does she have to be my sister?" Li Luoyao shook off Zhong Shuhao's hand, pointed at my nose and cursed, "She is just a vain liar. She approached Yuxuan and the Zhong family just for money!"

"That's enough, Luo Yao!" Zhong Shuhao shouted at her, "If you keep making trouble like this, don't blame me for being rude!"

Li Luoyao was frightened by Zhong Shuhao's tone, but she still glared at me unwillingly, then turned and ran away.

"Luo Xue, are you okay?" Zhong Shuhao asked with concern.

I shook my head, suppressing the grievance and sadness in my heart, and said nothing.

"Luo Xue, I know you are very sad now, but you must believe me. I will definitely get to the bottom of this matter and give you justice." Zhong Shuhao looked at me, his eyes full of sincerity and determination.

I looked at him gratefully and nodded, but said nothing.

I no longer have the energy to explain or fight for it.

Maybe leaving is the best option.

I looked at Zhong Shuhao deeply, then turned around and left the Zhong Group without looking back.

I left, covered with scars and exhausted, leaving this place that broke my heart.

I don’t know where I should go, or where my future lies. I only know that I need to leave, leave here, leave everything, so that I can have a chance to breathe.

Goodbye, Zhong Yuxuan.

Maybe, we are really not destined to be together. I wandered aimlessly on the street, replaying everything that just happened in my mind. Li Luoyao's words were like sharp knives, piercing my heart. Who am I? Who am I? Why has my life become like this?

I don’t know how long I walked before I came to a park, sat down on a bench, and let my tears flow freely.

"Luo Xue, why are you leaving?" A familiar voice came from behind, with a hint of panic and anxiety.

I turned around suddenly and saw Zhong Yuxuan standing behind me. His eyes were complicated, with a hint of guilt, a hint of heartache, and a hint of emotion that I couldn't understand.

"Why are you here?" My voice was hoarse and nasal.

Zhong Yuxuan sat down next to me and was silent for a moment before he said, "I'm sorry, Luo Xue, I wronged you."

I smiled bitterly, shook my head and said nothing.

"I know it's too late to say sorry now, but I have to tell you that I already know the truth of the matter." Zhong Yuxuan's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was suppressing great pain.

"The truth?" I was stunned and looked at him in confusion.

"Qin Xue told me. She told me that when your mother had a difficult childbirth, the Li family secretly took you away and switched you with Li Luoyao. You are the real eldest daughter of the Li family, and Li Luoyao is the fake one." Zhong Yuxuan's tone was full of self-blame and regret.

My heart seemed to be hit hard by something, and a huge joy and sadness surged in my heart at the same time. Am I really a child of the Li family? I am not an orphan? But why? Why did they abandon me?

"Luo Xue, are you okay?" Zhong Yuxuan asked worriedly when he saw that I was pale.

I shook my head, trying to suppress the emotions in my heart, and asked, "Then...what about Li Luoyao? Does she know about this?"

"She already knows." Zhong Yuxuan's tone was filled with a hint of disgust. "She has left the Zhong family now. I have someone send her back."

I was silent, feeling mixed emotions.

"Luo Xue, come back with me, I will give you an explanation." Zhong Yuxuan held my hand and looked at me with burning eyes.

But I pulled my hand back abruptly, shook my head, and said, "No, I can't go back now."

"Why?" Zhong Yuxuan looked at me in confusion.

"I need time, I need to think about it carefully." My voice was soft but firm.

Zhong Yuxuan looked at me with mixed emotions in his eyes. Finally, he sighed and said, "Okay, I'll wait for you."

After saying that, he looked at me deeply, then turned and left.

I looked at his back and tears blurred my vision again.

I don't know what to do, I need time, I need to sort out my thoughts.

But I know I will definitely go back.

Because there are people I love and people who love me.