The negative impact caused by the Entertainment Daily was suppressed within just a day. Moreover, after this incident, Lin Jiayao’s position on the pedestal of stardom had only become more solidified.
Xiao Yufan’s mood appeared somewhat low. He had never expected that Liu Hua’s existence would once again stir the deepest emotions buried within him. This woman, who once deeply wounded him, had left him with the most profound memories.
At this moment, the atmosphere inside the rented apartment was unusually vibrant, especially for Lin Jiayao, who looked extremely excited. She understood that public opinion could easily cast her from heaven into hell, yet this time the tide had turned. Naturally, she knew it was all thanks to Xiao Yufan.
“Thank you. If it weren’t for this time…”
Lin Jiayao’s smile carried a touch of intoxicating warmth, and her gaze toward Xiao Yufan overflowed with tenderness. She would rather believe that she had owed Xiao Yufan too much in her previous life, and so in this lifetime, she would repay him with all the love she had.
“Do you really think there’s a need for thanks between us? Listen, I won’t allow any of my women to suffer even the slightest injustice…”
Xiao Yufan pulled Lin Jiayao close to his side, a faintly devilish smile curling his lips. No wonder so many people had ill intentions toward this girl; faced with such delicate charm, no man could possibly remain unmoved.
His gentle voice carried a heavy promise. Now, Xiao Yufan had sufficient strength to protect those around him. He would never again allow any woman close to him to suffer harm.
“I’ve already achieved everything I wanted—glory, the spotlight… If you want me to stay by your side forever, I’m willing to give up everything I have now…”
Leaning tightly against Xiao Yufan, Lin Jiayao’s delicate and dependent demeanor exuded even more serenity. Gazing at his handsome profile, she seemed to have made up her mind.
“Why should you give up? Isn’t this your dream? I want my woman to always stand at the peak, admired by all. As for everything else, let me bear it alone!”
Lin Jiayao’s words remained as heartwarming as ever. Xiao Yufan felt an inexplicable surge of emotion. Yet reaching the pinnacle had always been this girl’s dream, and he didn’t want this dream to end because of him.
“But in my eyes, you are more important than anything I’ve gained. It’s been a year, and the reason I kept going was because I believed you would definitely reappear. This time, I won’t let you leave again…”
“Rest assured, this time I won’t leave you again. Moreover, I will make sure my woman becomes the happiest person…”
This simple promise sent tremors through the three women’s bodies. How could they not wish for Xiao Yufan to always remain by their sides? A year might not seem long, but combined with the long wait, it had felt like endless days of longing. That sense of missing him carried a faint ache deep within.
The entire day passed quietly in a daze. Xiao Yufan’s mind was filled entirely with that graceful figure. Thinking about how Liu Hua had inexplicably become his woman, a strange feeling stirred deep inside him.
“They were simply two people who shared a connection but no destined future. Even if they were forced together, they would never find happiness. Why not just let go a little?”
Softly murmuring to himself, recalling that fleeting glimpse from a few days ago, Xiao Yufan’s heart suddenly quickened. He had never denied that woman’s perfection, but unfortunately, those who had hurt him would never receive his forgiveness.
The three women clearly noticed that Xiao Yufan had seemed somewhat subdued since his return. However, being clever, they refrained from asking further questions. Sometimes, they knew, a man needed more space.
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The moonlight was faint, and the night had grown deep. Tomorrow, Xiao Yufan would officially begin his journey into the colossal enterprise of the Situ family. His heart brimmed with excitement and anticipation.
Perhaps due to the fatigue of the day, Xiao Yufan soon drifted into a deep sleep. From now on, he would suppress his flamboyance and arrogance, starting from the grassroots of the company. A dragon lying low beneath the waters would one day rise to become the master of the Situ family.
The next morning, Xiao Yufan, as usual, prepared breakfast, then set off alone toward the company his grandfather had told him about. After all, he needed to familiarize himself with this brand-new environment.
The company’s location was very close to Yi Han’s enterprise. The luxurious office building now in his sights was naturally his future workplace—the first step toward taking control of the entire Situ family empire.
The morning clouds appeared low in the sky, and the more than thirty-story building gave the impression of piercing the heavens. Sunlight poured onto the exterior of the tower, reflecting off the glass windows with dazzling brilliance.
Judging merely from the building’s exterior, it was already the most luxurious structure in the entire district. However, Xiao Yufan knew that this company was actually one of the smaller enterprises under the Situ family’s name.
No one, not even Xiao Yufan, could accurately estimate the Situ family’s total wealth. To put it without exaggeration, fluctuations in the Situ family’s finances could even influence the entire economy of Beijing, or even the nation.
What Xiao Yufan could see was merely the tip of an iceberg of staggering wealth—enough to drive anyone mad. He also understood that truly controlling the Situ family would involve challenges far greater than he had imagined.
The area in front of the company gradually became lively, and Xiao Yufan slowly returned to reality. Right now, he was just another new employee reporting for duty…
Thinking about this, Xiao Yufan couldn’t help but feel a bit of a headache. Taking over the Situ family’s business was a future matter. For now, he needed to focus on doing his job properly. If he was to start from the bottom, he must be mentally prepared.
Shaking his head slightly, Xiao Yufan stepped into the company. At that moment, a voice from behind, filled with surprise and delight, reached his ears.
“Hey, bro…” The familiar voice hesitated slightly, but Xiao Yufan still recognized its owner immediately—Lin Pingle. Time might change, but the feeling never would.
“Really is you! Where did you go for a whole year? No one had any news from you. I even thought you had disappeared!”
Turning around, their eyes met. Lin Pingle finally confirmed that what he had seen was not just a shadow resembling Xiao Yufan. Unexpectedly, it was indeed the long-lost guy who had vanished for a year.
“I’m right here, perfectly fine. In a public place like this, wouldn’t it be a bit awkward for us to be so emotional?”
Lifting his eyebrows slightly, Xiao Yufan watched Lin Pingle’s visibly excited expression, a warm feeling briefly flashing through his heart. From Lin Pingle’s reaction, it was clear that his excitement was genuine—his friend was truly thrilled to see him again. That was the mark of true friendship.
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