Yan Xi had wanted to see Fu Yan Ting for a while; there were many unresolved issues between them.
Yan Xi went to see Fu Yan Ting, but was blocked by his hidden guards. It was as difficult as reaching the heavens for Yan Xi to see him. Now, Fu Yan Ting had come to find Yan Xi, which was perfect. Yan Xi could resolve all their issues.
Yan Xi was not afraid of Fu Yan Ting's icy gaze. She spoke indifferently, "Fu Yan Ting, you've come at the right time. I have something to tell you."
Fu Yan Ting knew very well that Yan Xi had given all her tenderness to another man. How could Yan Xi have anything good to say to him?
Fu Yan Ting did not reply, raising an eyebrow. His icy gaze locked onto Yan Xi.
Yan Xi took a deep breath, looking at Fu Yan Ting as if she had made a momentous decision. She said, "Fu Yan Ting, we were together. But now I realize our relationship was a mistake. It's time to end this mistake."
Fu Yan Ting remained silent, standing there and observing Yan Xi. In fact, even if Yan Xi hadn't spoken, Fu Yan Ting could have guessed what was on her mind.
However, when Yan Xi remained silent, Fu Yan Ting chose to play dumb. He thought that as long as neither of them brought it up, and the unspoken remained unspoken, they could still coexist peacefully.
But the reality proved Fu Yan Ting wrong.
Yan Xi would never coexist peacefully with him.
"If you want to cut ties with me, fine. But the child's custody goes to me," Fu Yan Ting said.
Yan Xi knew Fu Yan Ting would say that. This was also Yan Xi's dilemma. Yan Xi had to make things clear with Fu Yan Ting. The child was Yan Xi's weakness, something she had risked her life for. Yan Xi could not bear to be separated from her child.
But Yan Xi also knew clearly that the Fu family needed an heir. Fu Yan Ting hadn't known about the child before, so she hadn't cared. But now that Fu Yan Ting knew about the child, he certainly wouldn't let the child leave.
Yan Xi clenched her fists tightly. The moment Fu Yan Ting finished speaking, time seemed to stand still.
Yan Xi tried hard to compose herself, but her trembling hands betrayed her.
Yan Xi responded coldly, "Impossible, Fu Yan Ting. I will fight you to the bitter end, even if it means losing everything. You will never get custody of the child."
"Then we shall wait and see."
Fu Yan Ting sneered. He had never lost a legal battle.
Yan Xi knew that Fu Yan Ting always followed through on his words. A flicker of gloom crossed her eyes.
Yan Xi knew Fu Yan Ting had never loved her.
If he had loved her, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't be confronting her here.
But no matter how Fu Yan Ting treated Yan Xi, Yan Xi still wanted to give him the last shred of dignity.
Fu Yan Ting left. Yan Xi felt empty. Yan Xi had originally wanted to have a good talk with Fu Yan Ting, but she hadn't expected their relationship to end up like this.
Yan Xi had thought that this was a complete break between them. Once she secured the child's custody, they would have no further contact.
Although heartbroken, Yan Xi knew that their relationship was truly over.
If Yan Xi insisted on having any connection with Fu Yan Ting, it would only lead to a lose-lose situation.
This was not what Yan Xi wanted.
Yan Xi had been with Fu Yan Ting because she loved him. But at some point, their relationship had reached this point.
To prevent Fu Yan Ting from hurting her further, and to avoid hurting him, Yan Xi hardened her heart and decided to separate from Fu Yan Ting.
This time, Yan Xi was truly desperate.
After separating from Fu Yan Ting, Yan Xi didn't deliberately inquire about his news.
A week later, Fu Yan Ting was trending.
The headline read: Fu Yan Ting Suppresses the He Family, Now the He Family is in dire straits, on the verge of bankruptcy.
If they couldn't find investors, the He family would have to declare bankruptcy.
Fu Yan Ting's blatant attack on the He family made Yan Xi realize that he was actually killing the chicken to scare the monkey.
He was targeting her, Yan Xi.
Fu Yan Ting was waiting for Yan Xi to apologize.
Yan Xi thought she understood Fu Yan Ting.
At least, the Fu Yan Ting she knew wasn't so cruel and heartless.
But now, He Yun and Fu Yan Ting were good friends. Yet Fu Yan Ting could do such a thing to the He family, simply because Yan Xi also knew He Yun, and He Yun considered Yan Xi a friend.
Fu Yan Ting was driving the He family to ruin.
At this moment, an unprecedented fear spread throughout Yan Xi.
Yan Xi knew Fu Yan Ting was forcing her to make a decision.
Yan Xi could have ignored it, but thinking of how He Yun had helped her before, Yan Xi couldn't just abandon him.
After careful consideration, Yan Xi decided to go see Fu Yan Ting.
Yan Xi went to the Fu residence, but the guards were everywhere. Yan Xi couldn't see Fu Yan Ting. Xin Yi and Zhang Ma also wouldn't allow Yan Xi to see Fu Yan Ting.
Helpless, Yan Xi had to go to Fu's Group to find Fu Yan Ting.
Upon arriving at Fu's Group, Yan Xi wanted to find Fu Yan Ting, but in the vast Fu's Group, Yan Xi had no idea which floor Fu Yan Ting's office was on.
Yan Xi was helpless. It was ironic, really. In the years they were together, Yan Xi had never visited Fu's Group.
Now, they had no relationship, and yet Yan Xi had to come to Fu's Group to find Fu Yan Ting.
The receptionist glanced at Yan Xi and asked, "Miss, who are you looking for?"
"I'm looking for Fu Yan Ting, where is he?"
Yan Xi didn't think much of it, assuming she could meet Fu Yan Ting smoothly.
However, the receptionist didn't recognize Yan Xi and asked, "Miss, do you have an appointment to see our president?"
"No. Just tell him Yan Xi wants to see him."
The receptionist was about to say that walk-ins weren't allowed to see Fu Yan Ting, but she saw Yan Xi's calm demeanor, which gave a comfortable impression.
Unlike the heavily made-up women outside who approached Fu Yan Ting to become the Fu family's young madam, the receptionist's heart softened. She replied softly, "Alright, but I need to call the president first. I can only let you go up to see him if the president agrees."
Yan Xi couldn't help but twitch her lips. She hadn't expected there to be so many procedures just to see Fu Yan Ting.
Although anxious, Yan Xi nodded at the receptionist.
The staff member dialed Fu Yan Ting's office.
He picked up after one ring.
Upon hearing the staff member's report, the corners of Fu Yan Ting's lips curved slightly, and he said indifferently, "Who is Yan Xi? I won't see her."