Fu Yan Ting seemed to notice Shi Wen Wen's inner doubts, and he said indifferently, "As people grow older, their preferences change. For example, I used to only drink black coffee, but after being with Yan Xi, I caught her habit and started drinking the coffee she likes."
"But she doesn't love you at all, Fu Yan Ting. Wake up! Have you forgotten how she hurt you?"
"This is between Yan Xi and me." Hearing Shi Wen Wen's words, Fu Yan Ting's expression turned extremely unpleasant. He sized up Shi Wen Wen, his face dark, and spoke with cold detachment, "No matter how far Yan Xi and I go, it's undeniable that Yan Xi is my woman. Shi Wen Wen, if there's a next time, and I find out you've done anything to hurt Yan Xi, I won't be as easy to talk to. I hope you'll take my words to heart."
Shi Wen Wen didn't know how to express her feelings at that moment.
It was like riding a roller coaster. One second she was happy and excited, and the next, she plunged into hell.
Fu Yan Ting had that kind of power. He could make a person's mood plummet from heaven to hell.
"Fu Yan Ting, you say Yan Xi is your woman and you love Yan Xi. What about me? I've been by your side for so many years. Haven't you ever had feelings for me?"
Fu Yan Ting responded without hesitation, his answer sharp and decisive: "No."
Shi Wen Wen suddenly laughed.
Her laughter was so desolate.
She had done so much for Fu Yan Ting, even almost broken ties with her family for him, only to receive such an answer in the end.
After speaking, Fu Yan Ting took out a check from his pocket and placed it in front of Shi Wen Wen, saying, "This check is compensation for these years. Even without the Shi family, you can live well on your own from now on."
Shi Wen Wen took the check. It was for ten billion.
Shi Wen Wen forced a smile that was more bitter than tears.
Ten billion.
How many women dreamed of having so much money.
Fu Yan Ting was truly generous to her, giving her ten billion without batting an eye.
But what Shi Wen Wen wanted wasn't money. She wanted Fu Yan Ting's love.
Shi Wen Wen truly loved Fu Yan Ting.
Five years ago, she thought that if she could harm Fu Yan Ting and get a share of his estate, her life in the Shi family wouldn't be so miserable.
But after she acted against Fu Yan Ting, Shi Wen Wen regretted it. She loved him so much. When she truly learned that Fu Yan Ting had become a vegetable and would never wake up, Shi Wen Wen felt despair and regret.
But Shi Wen Wen didn't mention it to anyone.
Whatever she had to bear, Shi Wen Wen bore it all alone.
Until Fu Yan Ting got married, Shi Wen Wen didn't take Yan Xi seriously. She knew Fu Yan Ting would never be like a normal person. She thought Yan Xi would be disgusted, fearful, and leave Fu Yan Ting.
By then, she would still have a chance to get closer to Fu Yan Ting.
Yan Xi did leave Fu Yan Ting and was disgusted by him.
But Fu Yan Ting fell in love with Yan Xi.
This was something Shi Wen Wen had never anticipated.
"Yan Ting, is this how it has to end between us?"
Shi Wen Wen looked at the check and asked softly.
It was as if she was asking Fu Yan Ting, and as if she was talking to herself.
Fu Yan Ting couldn't help but frown, ignoring Shi Wen Wen's words.
Shi Wen Wen put away the check. This was the last thing Fu Yan Ting had given her. She didn't love money; she was just greedy for what belonged to Fu Yan Ting.
The check still held Fu Yan Ting's residual warmth. Shi Wen Wen cherished it as if it were a treasure and placed it in her embrace.
Fu Yan Ting watched Shi Wen Wen's retreating figure without any attachment and turned to leave.
When Yan Xi returned to the hotel, she saw the news that the He family's crisis had been resolved.
Yan Xi couldn't help but call He Yun.
Yan Xi knew He Yun, but they weren't very close.
The last time Yan Xi called He Yun was five years ago, when she asked He Yun for help to divorce Fu Yan Ting.
This time, Yan Xi called He Yun to congratulate him on the He family safely overcoming this crisis.
He Yun also knew that Fu Yan Ting had secretly orchestrated the He family's troubles.
He Yun had known Fu Yan Ting for many years. Although he didn't know why Fu Yan Ting would do such a thing, He Yun had a premonition that it was related to Yan Xi.
He didn't know what had happened between Yan Xi and Fu Yan Ting, but Fu Yan Ting would use such a method to pressure Yan Xi.
Thinking of this, He Yun felt a slight pang in his heart.
He wanted to care for Yan Xi, but he didn't know what status he should use to do so.
It was destined that he and Yan Xi would never be together.
How could He Yun not regret it?
Yan Xi was the girl he fell in love with at first sight.
Five years ago, when Yan Xi approached He Yun and asked him to help her leave Fu Yan Ting, He Yun knew that this girl was extraordinary.
It was a pity that he and Yan Xi would never have the chance to be together.
"He Yun, congratulations. The He family's crisis is over, and you're still the young master of the He family."
"Xi Xi, there's a share of the He family's assets for you too," He Yun said softly, unable to hold back.
Yan Xi suddenly seemed not to understand what He Yun meant.
What did he mean, there was a share of the He family's assets for her?
Originally, Fu Yan Ting had already misunderstood Yan Xi's relationship with He Yun. Otherwise, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't have gone to such great lengths to deal with He Yun.
But now, He Yun was still fearlessly saying such things to Yan Xi.
Wasn't He Yun worried about Fu Yan Ting hearing this?
Yan Xi coughed twice and said in a small voice, "He Yun, I only consider you a friend, nothing more."
Yan Xi almost told He Yun, "We're not suited for each other, so don't have any ideas about me."
But on second thought, He Yun hadn't broken the unspoken boundary. If Yan Xi were to break it, it might be inappropriate.
Hearing Yan Xi's words, He Yun knew that Yan Xi had misunderstood his meaning.
He Yun couldn't help but smile faintly.
Yan Xi was confused. What was there to smile about? How could he still smile?
Before Yan Xi could ask, He Yun explained, "Xi Xi, I think you've misunderstood me. Actually, you are my sister."
Yan Xi's eyes widened in disbelief.
How could she be He Yun's sister?
Although He Yun's father was known for his philandering, he had never been to Kyoto. Yao Wan Qi had also never come to Yancheng. How could they have been together?
He Yun must have misunderstood something.
He Yun smiled and explained, "You are the biological daughter of my second uncle. Although I haven't done a DNA test yet, the intimacy your uncle shows towards you, coupled with the information I've investigated, indicates that you were indeed born to Yao Wan Qi, and Yao Wan Qi had only one man in her life, and that was my second uncle, He Xue Feng."