Xiao Yufan deeply trusted what Yue Lin said. On one hand, he had a good impression of the man, and on the other, his intuition told him that Liu Hua’s relationship with this man must be quite good. He had no reason not to trust the judgment of his woman—after all, her taste should be reliable.
At this moment, Liu Hua was feeling helpless and walking alone through the realm of online game design, where she had already achieved remarkable success. Precisely because of this, she had begun considering expanding into other areas like software development and design. However, just as she was starting out, she encountered significant difficulties.
Cheng Jingran had warned her more than once, asking her to choose between going solo or aligning with the Situ family. She had not given a clear response because she didn’t want to abandon her independence nor did she wish to leave. In truth, deep inside her heart, Xiao Yufan’s shadow had already taken root—an undeniable reality, perhaps even to herself…
Therefore, Liu Hua was convinced that Cheng Jingran must be behind all this. Otherwise, no one else had the power to bring her independent online company to a standstill.
Her delicate hand gently rested on her forehead, and a figure flashed through her mind—the man who made her feel both love and resentment. Gradually, he had made his way into her heart, though this emotion was one only she could truly understand…
“Perhaps from the very beginning, in his eyes, I was nothing more than a plaything…”
Recalling their unforgettable past, Liu Hua felt a strange sense of emotion stir within her. She faintly remembered Xiao Yufan’s clear eyes, which her stubbornness had shattered. Perhaps everything she was experiencing now was only what she deserved…
Her smile carried a hint of bitterness. She had thought she could be strong, but never imagined a day would come when she would feel so tired—when she would long for someone’s shoulder to lean on…
“Why am I trying so hard? Is my fiancé really of no use at all? Or do you think you don’t need a man at all?”
Feeling the warmth near her ear, Liu Hua’s body suddenly trembled. She had been too lost in thought earlier and hadn’t noticed someone entering the room. Upon hearing that familiar voice, her beautiful eyes misted over slightly…
“I can earn my own living. Why would I need a man?”
The smile on her lips remained somewhat arrogant, but this time, Liu Hua’s voice lacked its usual strength. She was truly exhausted.
“What if I refuse? Remember, you are my woman, whether you like it or not—that’s just a fact!” As Xiao Yufan whispered intimately by her ear, his breath gradually stirred Liu Hua’s heart. She feared what reckless actions he might take next.
“You…” Liu Hua wanted to say more but swallowed her words. Could she really say this man wasn’t worthy of her? After all, every woman around him was so extraordinary, while she was merely a pawn from the Liu family…
“I know what you’re thinking without you even saying it…”
“I didn’t mean that… I…” Liu Hua’s heart skipped a beat. Wanting to argue, she couldn’t find the words to explain—could she really tell him that things weren’t as he imagined? That would only expose her true feelings.
“Why didn’t you tell me about the difficulties you’re facing with your solo venture? Cheng Jingran dared to target you partly because of me. How could I possibly let my woman bear all of this alone?”
When it came to love, Xiao Yufan was no longer naive or overly sentimental. Being bold in love and hate meant he wouldn’t end up too defeated. Since he and Liu Hua had the fortune of being connected, why should he stubbornly hold back? Especially since this woman was so exceptional…
“I originally thought I could handle it myself, but I didn’t expect Cheng Jingran to be so meticulously calculating, leaving no room for Solo to breathe!”
“Leave the rest to me. I’ve already warned him before. If he still won’t listen, I’ll make him understand that in the capital, he can’t just do as he pleases. If he dares to act, he must be ready to pay the price!”
A cold gleam flashed in Xiao Yufan’s eyes. Cheng Jingran daring to lay a hand on Liu Hua clearly meant he had no regard for Xiao Yufan himself. When had members of the Cheng family from the south ever been allowed to act recklessly in the capital? He had let that guy off last time, but now he dared to stir up trouble again—looks like he had forgotten who the boss was…
“Okay!” Surprisingly, Liu Hua didn’t object. She simply responded softly, her enticing lips curling into a faint but beautiful smile.
Xiao Yufan took out his phone and directly dialed Ma Teng’s number…
“It’s me. I need you to find out all the connections the Cheng family has in the capital—don’t miss a single one. Also, keep an eye out and see which companies are plotting against Solo Online. I want the most detailed information possible!”
It wasn’t hard to guess that the Cheng family had some network of connections in the capital. Otherwise, Cheng Jingran alone wouldn’t pose much of a threat. Of course, even if they did have connections, they would be nothing before Xiao Yufan.
Watching Xiao Yufan’s calm and composed expression, Liu Hua momentarily lost herself in thought. If, a year ago, she had viewed him merely as a spoiled aristocrat relying on his family’s power, then now, Xiao Yufan had completely conquered her heart.
A year ago, at her proudest and most helpless moment, this man had entered her world, only to be deeply hurt by her stubbornness. Yet, from that moment on, a seed of affection had been planted. She felt grateful—thankful that, from beginning to end, they hadn’t missed each other.
Yet Liu Hua knew that in Xiao Yufan’s heart, there were still many unresolved issues. That was because her pride had repeatedly wounded this man…
“Could it be that even the way I make phone calls looks so handsome that it makes our beautiful Miss Liu so distracted? Don’t worry, as I said before, Solo will be fine. But now, our game is about to end…”
Xiao Yufan’s voice was gentle, yet each word struck the softest part of Liu Hua’s heart. Just as she began to open her heart, had Xiao Yufan already declared her sentence?
“You’re such a bastard! Why are you doing this to me…”
Her body trembled violently. Liu Hua believed that when Xiao Yufan said the game was over, he meant telling her that everything between them was ending. To her, this was too cruel…
“The game is over, but you—you will always be my woman!”
With that dominance, Xiao Yufan tightly embraced Liu Hua’s trembling figure, letting her small hands beat against his chest. This woman always wore her emotions on her sleeve, and just now, Xiao Yufan had clearly sensed her feelings…
A faint smile appeared on his lips, and Xiao Yufan felt relieved. Finally, he had won over this somewhat proud woman. As for what came next, it was beyond his control. However, he believed that with the personalities of the women involved, there wouldn’t be too many conflicts…
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