But now, Yan Xi knew the truth, yet she felt she had wronged Fu Yan Ting.
She had been doing things that hurt Fu Yan Ting all along.
Every time something happened, Yan Xi unconditionally believed Mu Jing Chen. No matter what Fu Yan Ting said or did to Yan Xi, she turned a deaf ear. Thinking back now, Yan Xi was truly foolish.
Yan Xi left. She severed ties with Mu Jing Chen regarding their engagement and then departed.
Whatever happened to Mu Jing Chen was his own doing. Yan Xi had already given Mu Jing Chen a chance, but she never imagined that Mu Jing Chen would stoop to such a level to make Yan Xi feel guilty.
Upon hearing the news of Yan Xi's departure, Xia Shi Xue eagerly called her. When Yan Xi saw Xia Shi Xue's name on the caller ID, she hung up without hesitation.
However, Xia Shi Xue was undeterred and continued to call Yan Xi until Yan Xi, unable to bear it any longer, answered the phone.
Xia Shi Xue said triumphantly, "Yan Xi, I knew you didn't love Fu Yan Ting. You would leave him. As expected, now you know Mu Jing Chen's true colors. You want to return to Fu Yan Ting's side, but it's a pity, Fu Yan Ting is already with me."
Yan Xi slightly frowned at Xia Shi Xue's provocation.
Xia Shi Xue continued in a smug tone, "Originally, Fu Yan Ting belonged to me. If not for your sudden appearance, Fu Yan Ting wouldn't have left me. Now you've given him up voluntarily. Since you've chosen to let him go, don't regret it."
Yan Xi found Xia Shi Xue extremely tiresome. She had no desire to argue with her and simply hung up the phone.
Seeing Yan Xi hang up, Xia Shi Xue felt wronged. She had intended to provoke Yan Xi and flaunt her supposed victory, but Yan Xi's silence and abrupt disconnection only fueled her anger.
She just wanted Yan Xi to be jealous.
She detested Yan Xi's indifferent attitude the most.
It made Xia Shi Xue feel like a buffoon.
But, it was okay.
To make Yan Xi detest Fu Yan Ting even more and misunderstand him, Xia Shi Xue had one last trump card.
This was the truth she learned from Mu Jing Chen.
Thinking of this, Xia Shi Xue's lips curved upwards slightly.
She just wanted to see how long Yan Xi could remain proud.
Xia Shi Xue went to Fu Yan Ting's villa. Fu Yan Ting was still working. Upon seeing Xia Shi Xue, Fu Yan Ting didn't look up, nor did he even glance at her.
However, Xia Shi Xue was unbothered; she seemed accustomed to Fu Yan Ting's cold detachment.
"Fu Yan Ting, you're going to be a father, did you know that?"
Fu Yan Ting looked up at Xia Shi Xue and sneered, "I've never touched you. Don't tell me you're pregnant with my child."
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's words, Xia Shi Xue felt embarrassed.
Previously, to make Fu Yan Ting marry her, Xia Shi Xue had lied about being pregnant with his child. Fu Yan Ting had always denied it, even announcing to everyone at the He family gathering that he had undergone sterilization.
That incident had always been a thorn in Xia Shi Xue's side.
Now, when Xia Shi Xue told Fu Yan Ting he was going to be a father, his first thought was whether Xia Shi Xue was going to claim pregnancy again.
Despite her embarrassment, Xia Shi Xue had to tell Fu Yan Ting.
She chose her words carefully and said, "Yan Ting, I don't want to lie to you. In fact, Yan Xi gave birth to a pair of children for you."
Fu Yan Ting, who had been distracted upon seeing Xia Shi Xue,'s eyes lit up when he heard that Yan Xi had given him twins.
He looked at Xia Shi Xue, and though he didn't speak, his meaning was clear: he gestured for her to continue.
Reluctantly, Xia Shi Xue spoke, "Yan Xi originally intended to use the children to threaten you for a sum of money. Perhaps heaven couldn't stand Yan Xi's ambition. The daughter Yan Xi gave birth to is very weak and requires constant hospitalization, relying on medical equipment and medication to survive."
Hearing this, Fu Yan Ting felt a pang in his heart.
His daughter had to endure so much suffering.
Fu Yan Ting narrowed his eyes. Yan Xi had never mentioned the children to him.
Did she think he was unworthy?
Or did she believe that Fu Yan Ting would not hold her accountable for this matter?
With this thought, Fu Yan Ting narrowed his eyes. Xia Shi Xue was intimidated by his cold gaze and dared not speak further.
Seeing Xia Shi Xue stop, Fu Yan Ting said indifferently, "Continue."
Xia Shi Xue had seen every side of Fu Yan Ting, but this look, as if he wanted to kill someone, was something she had never witnessed before.
Xia Shi Xue admitted she was terrified by his gaze.
However, she quickly realized that Fu Yan Ting's anger only intensified his hatred for Yan Xi.
Xia Shi Xue reported the matter to Fu Yan Ting.
After finishing, Xia Shi Xue cautiously observed Fu Yan Ting's expression.
Fu Yan Ting gave Xia Shi Xue a cold glance and asked, "Are you finished?"
Xia Shi Xue had intended to say more, but meeting Fu Yan Ting's bloodthirsty gaze, she nodded in fear and dared not say anything further.
But this was good enough to make Fu Yan Ting misunderstand Yan Xi.
"If you're done, you can leave."
Fu Yan Ting showed Xia Shi Xue no courtesy and no hint of tenderness.
Hearing Fu Yan Ting's cruel and heartless dismissal, Xia Shi Xue felt wronged. But she quickly recalled that Fu Yan Ting liked obedient women.
Xia Shi Xue obediently followed Fu Yan Ting's instructions and turned to leave.
After Xia Shi Xue left, Fu Yan Ting summoned Xin Yi and instructed him to secretly investigate any clues about the two children Yan Xi had given birth to.
Xin Yi couldn't understand why his boss was so fixated on that ruthless woman.
He had approached her repeatedly, and now he was planning to use the children.
Their boss was a man of talent; he could have any woman he desired. Why would he cling to one?
Despite his confusion, Xin Yi dutifully went to carry out his boss's orders.
Yan Xi walked alone on the street. In the past, she had viewed the world with optimism. Even when she was bullied by the Yan family, Yan Xi never gave up on life. She believed there were still many good people in the world worthy of her trust.
She had placed immense trust in Mu Jing Chen, but Yan Xi never imagined she would be played for a fool by him.
Thinking about the time she spent taking care of him by Mu Jing Chen's side, Yan Xi felt like an idiot.