An Nuan finished speaking and left without any further hesitation.
Shen Xizhou watched quietly as An Nuan disappeared from his sight.
His eyes were filled with rage and unwillingness. How could she remain so unmoved?
No, it couldn't be. Was it true, as she said, that she had no feelings for him?
Clearly, Shen Xizhou did not want to face these realities at the moment.
After An Nuan's figure vanished, Shen Xizhou became even more resolute. No matter what happened in the future, he would bring An Nuan back to his side.
...
On the way back to the hotel, An Nuan admired the scenery along the road, temporarily putting the unpleasant matters behind her.
In fact, she mused that if she hadn't encountered Shen Xizhou and his group, she wouldn't be in this state.
However, their appearance had truly affected her mood.
Taking a deep breath, she composed herself, her gaze forward becoming more determined. She had to stick to her choices and not be swayed by trivial matters.
She had considered, if only Xu Ruowei hadn't appeared between her and Shen Xizhou, things might have been different. What would they have been like then? Perhaps, without Xu Ruowei, there would have been someone else.
Sighing, since things had already happened, there was no point dwelling on what might have been.
Her clothes were a little damp, and a slight breeze brought a chill. She quickened her pace, intending to leave.
"An Nuan, I didn't expect us to be so fated to meet here."
An Nuan frowned slightly. Although she couldn't see the person, she was sure who it was upon hearing the voice.
An Nuan didn't stop walking, continuing forward. She didn't feel she should linger.
An Nuan thought that Xu Ruowei wouldn't have anything good to say. Besides, she was in no mood to deal with these people right now.
Xu Ruowei seeking her out was undoubtedly about Shen Xizhou. She had said all she needed to say, but Xu Ruowei seemed not to listen to a word. She was powerless.
She just wanted a moment of peace, but even that small wish couldn't be fulfilled.
"An Nuan, what's wrong? Are you afraid to even turn around when you see me?"
"Don't tell me you've done something wrong, something you regret, that's why you're in such a hurry to leave."
An Nuan scoffed but said nothing.
She didn't pay attention to Xu Ruowei's provocative words, knowing Xu Ruowei was capable of anything.
Seeing An Nuan rushing to leave, Xu Ruowei immediately stepped forward, grabbed An Nuan's hand tightly, and shouted, "An Nuan, stop right there and explain yourself. You won't leave until you do."
An Nuan's head ached from the entanglement, and she finally stopped.
Seeing this, Xu Ruowei became even happier, her face beaming with a smile.
Before An Nuan could utter a word, Xu Ruowei raised her hand to slap her. Fortunately, An Nuan reacted quickly, catching her hand.
Xu Ruowei, who had expected her plan to succeed, looked extremely displeased when her hand was caught.
She glared at An Nuan, gritting her teeth and saying, "An Nuan, how dare you?"
"Let go of me. You should just stand there and take it, understand?"
As she spoke, she tugged at her hand, trying to free it to slap An Nuan's face.
Listening to Xu Ruowei's words, An Nuan couldn't help but laugh. According to her, An Nuan should just stand still and be grateful to be hit?
What, should she be thankful even if she was to be hit?
How could Xu Ruowei utter such ridiculous words?
An Nuan sneered and pushed Xu Ruowei away. Xu Ruowei, seemingly unprepared, stumbled and fell to the ground.
"An Nuan, you bitch, I knew you were faking it." Recalling the heartless words Shen Xizhou had spoken to her because of An Nuan, Xu Ruowei wished she could tear An Nuan apart. Why was it that An Nuan, having done nothing, could make Shen Xizhou change his mind? Why did people always appear to help her? While she had no one?
Xu Ruowei glared at An Nuan fiercely, gritting her teeth and saying, "An Nuan, one day I will drag you down to hell."
"An Nuan, you already have Nangong Jin. Why did you have to show up? Wouldn't it have been better if you didn't appear?"
"You have Nangong Jin, and I have Shen Xizhou. Everything was so wonderful. But because you appeared, you ruined all that beauty."
"An Nuan, I beg you, please die, okay?" Xu Ruowei knelt down, tears streaming down her face.
The surrounding onlookers, witnessing this scene, felt more pity for Xu Ruowei, pointing fingers at An Nuan. To them, An Nuan seemed wicked.
"This young lady, she's already kneeling and apologizing, just forgive her."
"Yes, why make things difficult for her?"
"This world nowadays."
Listening to the accusations from the crowd, An Nuan didn't defend herself, only letting out a soft laugh.
Xu Ruowei was unusually smug. See, as long as she acted, everyone would be on her side. How wonderful.
She thought that under the condemnation of so many people, An Nuan would surely lower her head and obey. Then, her objective would be achieved.
Even if An Nuan had a heart of stone, she would surely bow her head under such widespread criticism.
"Thank you for speaking up for me," Xu Ruowei said with a sob. "But can you please stop speaking up for me? I'm afraid, afraid she won't forgive me." Her tone was exceptionally aggrieved.
Those people stepped forward, speaking up for Xu Ruowei.
An Nuan said nothing and walked away amidst the accusations.
Xu Ruowei's eyes widened, looking at everything that had happened in disbelief.
This was completely different from what she had expected.
Didn't An Nuan just acquiesce to what those people said and forgive her?
She now felt that An Nuan was truly different from her past self.
Seeing her plan exposed, Xu Ruowei wanted to rush after An Nuan. Such a rare opportunity wouldn't come again.
Before, she had always wanted to cause trouble for An Nuan, but Nangong Jin had protected her too well. She had no chance to make a move. Today was the best opportunity, but with these people surrounding her, she couldn't get out.
However, those people kept blocking Xu Ruowei, speaking up for her, and even starting to comfort her.
But these people's kindness, in Xu Ruowei's eyes, became a burden. A stumbling block preventing her from dealing with An Nuan.
"Get out of the way, get out of the way." Seeing An Nuan walking further and further away, Xu Ruowei grew anxious. She couldn't care about anything else.
The crowd, hearing this, looked displeased, almost pointing fingers at Xu Ruowei.
But Xu Ruowei didn't care, shouting angrily at them.
After a few curses, the crowd left. In their eyes, it was like being bitten by a dog. Truly unlucky.
When Xu Ruowei pushed her way out of the crowd, she found that An Nuan had already left. At this moment, she was so enraged she felt like killing someone.
But there was nothing she could do. What had happened had happened.