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When Yun Chuxia saw the barrage reminders, she had thought about running away. But then she reconsidered; she couldn’t keep hiding from Si Haochen forever, and if they happened to run into each other outside, there was a chance the media would catch them, rendering her earlier clarification meaningless.
She asked Lu Yao to arrange a meeting room and decided to take this opportunity to speak frankly with Si Haochen.
Almost everyone from Jiutian knew Si Haochen, and soon, following Lu Yao’s instructions, he was led to Yun Chuxia.
Because she was going to be on camera, Yun Chuxia had taken care to dress up properly.
Unlike her usual bare-faced appearance, her long lashes curled delicately, her eyes shimmering with light, radiant and alluring like a fresh, dewy red rose.
Chat comments flashed: “The supporting female lead looks quite different from the female lead after putting on makeup.” “I noticed that too; the supporting female is bright and vivid, while the female lead is more pure and elegant. The supporting female’s bare face made her resemble the female lead more.” “Is this what the villainess looks like? Then I might have to reconsider my values based on her features.” “Sister, don’t keep hanging on to the male lead; look at me.”
Si Haochen was clearly momentarily stunned.
For the past three years, how had he convinced himself to treat her as a stand-in for Su Muxue?
Before Su Muxue’s return, he thought they were very similar, but today he realized how different they truly were.
His actions outpaced his thoughts; he pulled out a tissue from the table and placed it in front of Yun Chuxia.
“Wipe off the lipstick.”
Yun Chuxia did not reach out to take it, merely looking at him calmly.
Suddenly, Si Haochen felt a wave of irritation. The meticulously made-up Yun Chuxia shone brightly, yet he felt unsettled.
This version of Yun Chuxia seemed unfamiliar, independent—no longer the meek foster daughter of the Yun family who lived under others’ mercy.
She should be timid, obedient, always quietly following behind him, looking up to him as her sole support.
It was precisely because she appeared as fragile as Su Muxue back then that he had an uncontrollable urge to protect her and took her under his wing.
“Why are you doing this?” Si Haochen sat down opposite Yun Chuxia, his voice heavy.
“Don’t you want to get engaged to me?”
Yun Chuxia was puzzled. The rightful female lead had returned, yet he still asked her if she wanted to do this.
“Does it matter?”
Si Haochen fell silent.
He had already announced his engagement to Su Muxue, so why did he still want to know her answer?
Chat comments: “Wow, the male lead seems to have the makings of a scoundrel.” “Looking for a stand-in is scummy enough, but calling himself the domineering CEO? Can’t even afford a plane ticket abroad?” “Scoundrel times one, just pretending to be affectionate.”
“Could it be that he likes the supporting female lead again?” “No way. He’ll just swing between the two girls for a long time; otherwise, the supporting female lead wouldn’t have turned so completely dark.”
Yun Chuxia’s expression changed.
There was a hint of contempt in her gaze toward Si Haochen.
She didn’t want to stay any longer with this walking curse; she stood up.
“I don’t want to get engaged to you, nor do I want to see you. Just pretend I was blind before. From now on, please leave me alone, alright?”
Si Haochen’s heart stuttered. He grabbed Yun Chuxia’s wrist and pulled her back.
“What will you say to the Yun family?”
He knew well how much the Yun family despised poverty and loved wealth; how they longed to climb into the Si family’s favor. Now that the engagement had failed, they would surely blame Yun Chuxia for everything, and her life would become even harder.
Looking closely at Yun Chuxia standing so near, Si Haochen suddenly didn’t want to let go.
“I’ll buy you an apartment. You can move out.”
Yun Chuxia gritted her teeth and pulled her hand free, disbelief shining in her eyes.
“Do you want me to be your mistress?”